A sermon preached before the right honourable the Lord Mayor and aldermen of the city of London in Guild-hall chappel upon Sunday the 20th of January, 1688/9 / by Samuel Barton, Chaplain of St. Saviours.
A SERMON Preached before the Lord MAYOR. Phil. 2.2. Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
A SERMON Preached before the Lord MAYOR. Philip 2.2. Fulfil you my joy, that you be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
THere is no Duty whatsoever which the Apostles of our Lord doe more earnestly exhort and press men to upon all occasions than that of Unity, Love and Peace. If they had not done so, they had certainly departed from the great and chief Instruction which their Master gave them.
THere is no Duty whatsoever which the Apostles of our Lord do more earnestly exhort and press men to upon all occasions than that of Unity, Love and Peace. If they had not done so, they had Certainly departed from the great and chief Instruction which their Master gave them.
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For he left it as his dying Command to all his Disciples (being shortly to be offer'd up upon the Cross) that they should love one another as he had loved them, Joh. 13.34.
For he left it as his dying Command to all his Disciples (being shortly to be offered up upon the Cross) that they should love one Another as he had loved them, John 13.34.
Yea, he would have their Love to each other to be so remarkable and visible to all those that observ'd their Behaviour, that by it they might be known to be Christians,
Yea, he would have their Love to each other to be so remarkable and visible to all those that observed their Behaviour, that by it they might be known to be Christians,
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By this shall all men know that ye are my Disciples, if ye have love one to another, Joh. 12.35. It is no wonder then to find St. Paul both here in my Text, and in many other places, very earnestly perswading to the Practice of this Duty.
By this shall all men know that you Are my Disciples, if you have love one to Another, John 12.35. It is no wonder then to find Saint Paul both Here in my Text, and in many other places, very earnestly persuading to the Practice of this Duty.
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But this was wanting to the fullness and completion of his Joy, that they should more exactly comply with that great Precept of the Gospel, The abounding in Love toward each other.
But this was wanting to the fullness and completion of his Joy, that they should more exactly comply with that great Precept of the Gospel, The abounding in Love towards each other.
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And this doubtless all Christians, as such, are obliged to, to seek one and the same end, to have the same grand business and design carrying on, the promoting of Gods Glory, the common interest of their Religion and their own Salvation.
And this doubtless all Christians, as such, Are obliged to, to seek one and the same end, to have the same grand business and Design carrying on, the promoting of God's Glory, the Common Interest of their Religion and their own Salvation.
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as the main and chief thing they have to look after, before all the inferior concerns of this Life, which in their respective particular Callings they may be oblig'd in a subordinate manner to take care of too.
as the main and chief thing they have to look After, before all the inferior concerns of this Life, which in their respective particular Callings they may be obliged in a subordinate manner to take care of too.
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And to do this is NONLATINALPHABET (the last of those Expressions which is here us'd in the end of the verse) to be of one mind, or rather, to mind one thing.
And to do this is (the last of those Expressions which is Here used in the end of the verse) to be of one mind, or rather, to mind one thing.
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And that is also a Christian Duty, taken with some Limitations and Restrictions, for absolutely and in the largest sence it is not, because 'tis a thing impossible.
And that is also a Christian Duty, taken with Some Limitations and Restrictions, for absolutely and in the Largest sense it is not, Because it's a thing impossible.
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I am sure it is not possible in the present state of the World, considering the vast diversity that there is in Mens Parts and Tempers and Educations with other Circumstances.
I am sure it is not possible in the present state of the World, considering the vast diversity that there is in Men's Parts and Tempers and Educations with other circumstances.
But First, It is necessary that Christians should agree and be of the same mind in all the Fundamentals of their Religion, else they were not Christians, if they did not so.
But First, It is necessary that Christians should agree and be of the same mind in all the Fundamentals of their Religion, Else they were not Christians, if they did not so.
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Secondly, 'Tis highly fit and convenient also that they agree in all weighty points, all such especially whereon Practice and a good Christian Life do depend.
Secondly, It's highly fit and convenient also that they agree in all weighty points, all such especially whereon Practice and a good Christian Life do depend.
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And here I shall not go about to prescribe any means in particular for the procuring of Unity to this Church or Nation, by any new Regulation of Affairs; that is not my business.
And Here I shall not go about to prescribe any means in particular for the procuring of Unity to this Church or nation, by any new Regulation of Affairs; that is not my business.
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For the first thing that offers it self is, That all ought to have a zealous concern for the vital and substantial parts of their Religion, which is the thing our Apostle may be suppos'd to intimate in the Text when he requires them NONLATINALPHABET, to mind the same thing.
For the First thing that offers it self is, That all ought to have a zealous concern for the vital and substantial parts of their Religion, which is the thing our Apostle may be supposed to intimate in the Text when he requires them, to mind the same thing.
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And if there were this generally amongst us, we may venture to say, that there would not be half that Contention and Disagreement about small matters that there is or has been.
And if there were this generally among us, we may venture to say, that there would not be half that Contention and Disagreement about small matters that there is or has been.
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For he that understands rightly the worth and excellency of true Religion, and accordingly employs his most serious Thoughts about it, will have but little Zeal to spare for matters that are circumstantial or indifferent, farther then as the ordering them one way or other may have a tendency to promote Piety and the General Good.
For he that understands rightly the worth and excellency of true Religion, and accordingly employs his most serious Thoughts about it, will have but little Zeal to spare for matters that Are circumstantial or indifferent, farther then as the ordering them one Way or other may have a tendency to promote Piety and the General Good.
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And therefore such a one will be of a Temper very yielding and compliant in such little things whensoever the Peace of the Church and the Publick Interest of Religion shall seem to require it.
And Therefore such a one will be of a Temper very yielding and compliant in such little things whensoever the Peace of the Church and the Public Interest of Religion shall seem to require it.
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It is the proper Genius of a little narrow superstitious Soul, to be very eagerly bent upon some of those little things which true Religion consists not in:
It is the proper Genius of a little narrow superstitious Soul, to be very eagerly bent upon Some of those little things which true Religion consists not in:
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But he who has that Manly Disposition, and that largeness of Mind, which the Christian Religion, rightly understood, is apt to beget in us, is of a very different Spirit.
But he who has that Manly Disposition, and that largeness of Mind, which the Christian Religion, rightly understood, is apt to beget in us, is of a very different Spirit.
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The thing he proposes to himself is the Everlasting Happiness of another World, and his business is a due preparation for that, by living in the Love and Fear of God,
The thing he proposes to himself is the Everlasting Happiness of Another World, and his business is a due preparation for that, by living in the Love and fear of God,
but in righteousness, and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost ) will be concerned for inferiour things no farther than as they have a tendency to that main End. And the doing thus therefore would certainly be one of the best means to promote Unity and take away Divisions;
but in righteousness, and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost) will be concerned for inferior things no farther than as they have a tendency to that main End. And the doing thus Therefore would Certainly be one of the best means to promote Unity and take away Divisions;
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From whence come Wars and Fightings among you, come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? Jam. 4.1. They are from a want of that serious sence of Religion which should bridle and subdue such irregular Motions. There is therefore
From whence come Wars and Fightings among you, come they not hence, even of your Lustiest that war in your members? Jam. 4.1. They Are from a want of that serious sense of Religion which should bridle and subdue such irregular Motions. There is Therefore
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Secondly, A very Excellent Virtue highly conducive to Unity and Peace, which St. Peter tells us all Christians should be clothed with, 1 Pet. 5.5. and which our Apostle recommends in the Verse next to my Text, and that is Humility.
Secondly, A very Excellent Virtue highly conducive to Unity and Peace, which Saint Peter tells us all Christians should be clothed with, 1 Pet. 5.5. and which our Apostle recommends in the Verse next to my Text, and that is Humility.
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It is so common a Cause of it, that there is hardly any strife or quarrelling where there is not a mixture of Pride, on the one side or on the other, or perhaps on both.
It is so Common a Cause of it, that there is hardly any strife or quarreling where there is not a mixture of Pride, on the one side or on the other, or perhaps on both.
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And to this purpose, (sayes he) I brought in a Greek Word among them, us'd of old in a like case by the Athenians; that was Amnesty, or an Act of Oblivion, which he would have perswaded them to make of what was past.
And to this purpose, (Says he) I brought in a Greek Word among them, used of old in a like case by the Athenians; that was Amnesty, or an Act of Oblivion, which he would have persuaded them to make of what was passed.
We have many Examples of this (of a Publick Spirit, and great Love to their Countrey) among the Heathens, particularly in the Histories of Rome and Athens; and I think I may say there was never any Kingdom or Commonwealth that was great,
We have many Examples of this (of a Public Spirit, and great Love to their Country) among the heathens, particularly in the Histories of Room and Athens; and I think I may say there was never any Kingdom or Commonwealth that was great,
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And this certainly is a most Generous and Noble Temper, deserving, yea extorting the highest Praise and Commendation from all that have any sence of what true Worth and Virtue is.
And this Certainly is a most Generous and Noble Temper, deserving, yea extorting the highest Praise and Commendation from all that have any sense of what true Worth and Virtue is.
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or a groundless fancy, or some small convenience of their own to the Publick Utility? But St. Paul when he is predicting perilous times that were a coming, tells us, that men shall be lovers of their own selves, 2 Tim. 3.2.
or a groundless fancy, or Some small convenience of their own to the Public Utility? But Saint Paul when he is predicting perilous times that were a coming, tells us, that men shall be lovers of their own selves, 2 Tim. 3.2.
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The Truth is, if we consider the base ingratitude, which the most Publick Spirits, and greatest Lovers of their Countrey have often met with (of which there are instances enough in History) it may seem enough to deter Men,
The Truth is, if we Consider the base ingratitude, which the most Public Spirits, and greatest Lovers of their Country have often met with (of which there Are instances enough in History) it may seem enough to deter Men,
It would cause them to overlook many little things which else would be great Obstructions, and bear with any tolerable inconvenience in order to so great a Good.
It would cause them to overlook many little things which Else would be great Obstructions, and bear with any tolerable inconvenience in order to so great a Good.
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And now having shewed you the Duty together with that Temper of Mind which is necessary to dispose men to the performance of it; ( viz. A serious sence of Religion,
And now having showed you the Duty together with that Temper of Mind which is necessary to dispose men to the performance of it; (viz. A serious sense of Religion,
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1. The great and general motive which is proper at all times, is, That this is a most excellent and necessary Christian Duty strictly enjoyn'd and requir'd by our Saviour, who came to make Peace between God and Man,
1. The great and general motive which is proper At all times, is, That this is a most excellent and necessary Christian Duty strictly enjoined and required by our Saviour, who Come to make Peace between God and Man,
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and pronounced them blessed who are Peace-makers among Men on Earth. Mat. 5.9. It is a Duty so often pressed in the Gospels and in the Epistles that we may be sure it will never be dispensed with;
and pronounced them blessed who Are Peacemakers among Men on Earth. Mathew 5.9. It is a Duty so often pressed in the Gospels and in the Epistles that we may be sure it will never be dispensed with;
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and in what degree they are blessed who are the happy Instruments of making Peace, in the same must they be esteem'd accursed who are the Authors or Promoters of any causeless Divisions in the Church of Christ.
and in what degree they Are blessed who Are the happy Instruments of making Peace, in the same must they be esteemed accursed who Are the Authors or Promoters of any causeless Divisions in the Church of christ.
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He that seriously considers them may be quickly satisfied that it was not for nothing that our Saviour and his Disciples do so frequently and earnestly perswade and require Christians by all means to follow after the things that make for Peace,
He that seriously considers them may be quickly satisfied that it was not for nothing that our Saviour and his Disciples do so frequently and earnestly persuade and require Christians by all means to follow After the things that make for Peace,
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2. It does more particularly at this time concern us as far as possible, to wipe off the Scandal which our Adversaries of the Church of Rome are alwayes ready to cast upon us, that we want the necessary Means of Unity,
2. It does more particularly At this time concern us as Far as possible, to wipe off the Scandal which our Adversaries of the Church of Room Are always ready to cast upon us, that we want the necessary Means of Unity,
'Tis true, 'tis very disingenuously done to use such base Arts and so much Industry as it is certain they have done, to sow Divisions and foment them amongst us,
It's true, it's very disingenuously done to use such base Arts and so much Industry as it is certain they have done, to sow Divisions and foment them among us,
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and which is worse, by cherishing the grossest Ignorance in the People, and exercising the most Barbarous Cruelties and Inhumanities toward all that dare to contradict them.
and which is Worse, by cherishing the Grossest Ignorance in the People, and exercising the most Barbarous Cruelties and Inhumanities towards all that Dare to contradict them.
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even as 'tis better to live in a Government that is sometimes liable to Disturbances, than to throw ones self into perpetual Slavery under an Arbitrary Power.
even as it's better to live in a Government that is sometime liable to Disturbances, than to throw ones self into perpetual Slavery under an Arbitrary Power.
But though all this be true, yet still it must be confess'd that there is nothing that the Papists have ever made greater advantage of, both in the gaining Proselytes from us,
But though all this be true, yet still it must be confessed that there is nothing that the Papists have ever made greater advantage of, both in the gaining Proselytes from us,
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And no doubt they would now exceedingly Triumph, if after so great a Baffle to their long-laid Plots as thro' Gods wonderful Mercy, they have met with, they could prevail so far as to Embroil us all again,
And no doubt they would now exceedingly Triumph, if After so great a Baffle to their long-laid Plots as through God's wondered Mercy, they have met with, they could prevail so Far as to Embroil us all again,
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But as I think we have reason to impute it much to the influence that they have had amongst us, that our Divisions have been so many and continued so long without a Cure;
But as I think we have reason to impute it much to the influence that they have had among us, that our Divisions have been so many and continued so long without a Cure;
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and all sober Protestants though under some different apprehensions, may yet maintain so much Unity and Charity among themselves as will be both an Ornament to their Profession,
and all Sobrium Protestants though under Some different apprehensions, may yet maintain so much Unity and Charity among themselves as will be both an Ornament to their Profession,
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O how happy would it be if when Infallibility it self cannot (as we see) or dares not put an end to those fierce Disputes that are in the Church of Rome, but the Kingdom of Antichrist is divided against it self notwithstanding all the Devils Policy to Unite it,
O how happy would it be if when Infallibility it self cannot (as we see) or dares not put an end to those fierce Disputes that Are in the Church of Rome, but the Kingdom of Antichrist is divided against it self notwithstanding all the Devils Policy to Unite it,
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3. A third Motive to perswade us at this time especially to labour after Unity and Peace and to promote them all we can, is a sence of Gratitude and Thankfulness to Almighty God for the great things that he has done for us.
3. A third Motive to persuade us At this time especially to labour After Unity and Peace and to promote them all we can, is a sense of Gratitude and Thankfulness to Almighty God for the great things that he has done for us.
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Certainly it is a very ill return that we should make to God if when he has delivered us from our Enemies, we should fall presently to quarrel among our selves,
Certainly it is a very ill return that we should make to God if when he has Delivered us from our Enemies, we should fallen presently to quarrel among our selves,
That it should be brought about without Blood (or with so very little) in so sudden and surprizing a manner, that we may say with the Psalmist, When the Lord turn'd again the captivity of his people,
That it should be brought about without Blood (or with so very little) in so sudden and surprising a manner, that we may say with the Psalmist, When the Lord turned again the captivity of his people,
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Certainly it is a loud and gracious Call from Heaven to Reformation, and a mutual joyning together against the great Corrupters of Christianity, who hop'd to have Extirpated the very Name of Protestantism, i. e.
Certainly it is a loud and gracious Call from Heaven to Reformation, and a mutual joining together against the great Corrupters of Christianity, who hoped to have Extirpated the very Name of Protestantism, i. e.
When behold on a sudden God who had set them their Bounds and determin'd how far they should go and no farther, put such an unexpected stop to them as ought to fill us with Joy and Thankfulness.
When behold on a sudden God who had Set them their Bounds and determined how Far they should go and no farther, put such an unexpected stop to them as ought to fill us with Joy and Thankfulness.
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by loving one another, and joyning together in Christian Unity and Concord, and by forsaking those Crying Sins which have provok'd God so long to hold the Rod over us,
by loving one Another, and joining together in Christian Unity and Concord, and by forsaking those Crying Sins which have provoked God so long to hold the Rod over us,
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and to procure a happy settlement to this Church and Nation, the only thing whereby we can shew our selves serious and sincere Christians, true Lovers of our Religion and of our Countrey, is by striving to our Power to promote Unity and Charity, Love and Good Will.
and to procure a happy settlement to this Church and nation, the only thing whereby we can show our selves serious and sincere Christians, true Lovers of our Religion and of our Country, is by striving to our Power to promote Unity and Charity, Love and Good Will.
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But one would think we might learn by what we have felt, and what we have fear'd, to be content now with moderate things, to be glad our greatest Danger through Gods great Mercy is over,
But one would think we might Learn by what we have felt, and what we have feared, to be content now with moderate things, to be glad our greatest Danger through God's great Mercy is over,
For the rest we may very well commit the ordering of it to God and to those whom his Providence has set over us, resolving not to murmur at every thing that does not just please our own Fancies or answer our Expectations.
For the rest we may very well commit the ordering of it to God and to those whom his Providence has Set over us, resolving not to murmur At every thing that does not just please our own Fancies or answer our Expectations.
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Let every one endeavour seriously to be of a meek and lowly Mind, a Humble and Charitable Disposition, answering the Character which the Scripture so often gives us of a good Man and a true Disciple of Christ.
Let every one endeavour seriously to be of a meek and lowly Mind, a Humble and Charitable Disposition, answering the Character which the Scripture so often gives us of a good Man and a true Disciple of christ.
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Let none make too bitter Reflections upon the past Miscarriages of others, or censure any too hardly for what themselves under the like Circumstances might perhaps have done.
Let none make too bitter Reflections upon the past Miscarriages of Others, or censure any too hardly for what themselves under the like circumstances might perhaps have done.
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I conclude with that Apostolical Exhortation in the Third of the Colossians 12, 13, 14, 15. verses. Put on therefore (as the Elect of God holy and beloved) bowels of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering;
I conclude with that Apostolical Exhortation in the Third of the colossians 12, 13, 14, 15. Verses. Put on Therefore (as the Elect of God holy and Beloved) bowels of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering;
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