A sermon preached at St. Mary le Bow before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen, on Wednesday the 16th of July being the fast day by Samuel Barton.
before they were carried into Captivity, and before God would execute the severest of his Judgments upon them for their Apostacies, many Prophets sent unto them to warn them, whose Writings,
before they were carried into Captivity, and before God would execute the Severest of his Judgments upon them for their Apostasies, many prophets sent unto them to warn them, whose Writings,
and the Messages that they deliver'd, it has pleas'd God should be convey'd down to us, to the intent that from thence we might learn to take warning also,
and the Messages that they Delivered, it has pleased God should be conveyed down to us, to the intent that from thence we might Learn to take warning also,
and to understand the Methods of Gods dealing, and the Discipline we must expect he should exercise toward those whom he favours with the knowledge of his Will,
and to understand the Methods of God's dealing, and the Discipline we must expect he should exercise towards those whom he favours with the knowledge of his Will,
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And we have the very words of the Prophets whom God sent among them (many times very pungent and penetrating words, such as carry a more than ordinary force and spirit in them) very applicable in many instances, to our own condition.
And we have the very words of the prophets whom God sent among them (many times very pungent and penetrating words, such as carry a more than ordinary force and Spirit in them) very applicable in many instances, to our own condition.
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And indeed, setting aside the Divine Authority, there is no other Book in the whole World containing so many wholesome and useful Instructions, such Comforts and Supports in the time of Adversity,
And indeed, setting aside the Divine authority, there is no other Book in the Whole World containing so many wholesome and useful Instructions, such Comforts and Supports in the time of Adversity,
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and to every state and condition we can be in, and particularly have many Texts proper enough to a day of Humiliation (as this is) of which number I take this which I have read to you, to be one.
and to every state and condition we can be in, and particularly have many Texts proper enough to a day of Humiliation (as this is) of which number I take this which I have read to you, to be one.
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as the present time and state of things does require, and as may cause such necessary Truths to sink deep into every one of our minds, is I confess a work that seems too difficult for me.
as the present time and state of things does require, and as may cause such necessary Truths to sink deep into every one of our minds, is I confess a work that seems too difficult for me.
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Still they amended not their ways, nor would forsake their sins, though the strange difference that was made between some places and others in the Execution of this Judgment, made it evident that the hand of God was in it. It follows at the 9th.
Still they amended not their ways, nor would forsake their Sins, though the strange difference that was made between Some places and Others in the Execution of this Judgement, made it evident that the hand of God was in it. It follows At the 9th.
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That is still the Burthen, and the complaint of God against his people, that nothing of all this would awaken them so far as to make them return to their Duty.
That is still the Burden, and the complaint of God against his people, that nothing of all this would awaken them so Far as to make them return to their Duty.
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Yea still farther at the 11th. ver. I have overthrown some of you as God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, and ye were as a Fire-brand plucked out of the burning;
Yea still farther At the 11th. ver. I have overthrown Some of you as God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, and you were as a Firebrand plucked out of the burning;
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some refer the particle thus back to what is said at the second verse where the Prophet tells them, that God had sworn by his holiness, that lo the days should come upon them, that he would take them away with hooks,
Some refer the particle thus back to what is said At the second verse where the Prophet tells them, that God had sworn by his holiness, that lo the days should come upon them, that he would take them away with hooks,
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This is no ill sence of the words, for God might thus by his Prophet upbraid his People with their weakness and folly, that would act as if they thought themselves able to encounter him,
This is no ill sense of the words, for God might thus by his Prophet upbraid his People with their weakness and folly, that would act as if they Thought themselves able to encounter him,
I therefore look on the former part of the words as a Threatning, and the latter as an Exhortation to Repentance, whereby the Threatned Evil might be prevented;
I Therefore look on the former part of the words as a Threatening, and the latter as an Exhortation to Repentance, whereby the Threatened Evil might be prevented;
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yet not so as to exclude either of the other sences, wherein they may be taken to denote the impotence and utter inability of men to resist or fight against God,
yet not so as to exclude either of the other Senses, wherein they may be taken to denote the impotence and utter inability of men to resist or fight against God,
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or the need of a prepar'd mind when Evil is certainly a-coming. Accordingly therefore from the words thus open'd we may draw these following Observations.
or the need of a prepared mind when Evil is Certainly coming. Accordingly Therefore from the words thus opened we may draw these following Observations.
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1. We may observe hence, That it is the incorrigibleness of a People under former and lesser Judgments, which causes Almighty God to send more and greater.
1. We may observe hence, That it is the incorrigibleness of a People under former and lesser Judgments, which Causes Almighty God to send more and greater.
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It is very evident from the Text and Context that this was the Case with the People of the Jows. For their not returning to their Duty after so many Chastisements is given as the Reason why God would proceed to a farther exercise of severity.
It is very evident from the Text and Context that this was the Case with the People of the Jows. For their not returning to their Duty After so many Chastisements is given as the Reason why God would proceed to a farther exercise of severity.
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and lets them grope in darkness and blindness, till they so fill up the measure of their Iniquities, that in his wise Providence he judges it no longer fit to let them live upon the Earth,
and lets them grope in darkness and blindness, till they so fill up the measure of their Iniquities, that in his wise Providence he judges it no longer fit to let them live upon the Earth,
In the mean while that Reformation is the end he seeks in chastizing, and that where there is no hope of that, he is wont to forbear, we may learn from that Expostulation of the Prophet Esay with the Jews, for their stubbornness and backslidings;
In the mean while that Reformation is the end he seeks in chastising, and that where there is no hope of that, he is wont to forbear, we may Learn from that Expostulation of the Prophet Isaiah with the jews, for their stubbornness and backslidings;
And we have no reason to wonder that those People whom God has favor'd in a peculiar manner should be more especially exercis'd with a severe Discipline when they sin against the Mercy and Loving-kindness of God.
And we have no reason to wonder that those People whom God has favoured in a peculiar manner should be more especially exercised with a severe Discipline when they sin against the Mercy and Lovingkindness of God.
If you look into the History of them, the 17. Chap. of the 2d. book of Kings will give you a sad account of the Causes that mov'd God to give them over into the hands of their Enemies.
If you look into the History of them, the 17. Chap. of the 2d. book of Kings will give you a sad account of the Causes that moved God to give them over into the hands of their Enemies.
and by all the Seers, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways and keep my Commandments and my Statutes, according to all the Law which I commanded your Fathers,
and by all the Seers, saying, Turn you from your evil ways and keep my commandments and my Statutes, according to all the Law which I commanded your Father's,
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And if you look into the Writings of the Prophets, 'tis endless almost to reckon up the many several places wherein God upbraids this People, with their stubbornness,
And if you look into the Writings of the prophets, it's endless almost to reckon up the many several places wherein God upbraids this People, with their stubbornness,
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and hard-heartedness, and impudence in Sin. In the 48. of Isa. at the 5. I knew (says he there) that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass.
and hardheartedness, and impudence in Sin. In the 48. of Isaiah At the 5. I knew (Says he there) that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass.
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And when he gives them good Counsel at the 16. ver. of the same Chap. Stand ye in the wayes and see and ask for the old paths, where is the good way? and walk therein,
And when he gives them good Counsel At the 16. ver. of the same Chap. Stand you in the ways and see and ask for the old paths, where is the good Way? and walk therein,
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Chap. of the same Prophecy at the 25. ver. where is a lively description how they were bent and set upon their Idolatrous Practices, With-hold thy foot from being unshod,
Chap. of the same Prophecy At the 25. ver. where is a lively description how they were bent and Set upon their Idolatrous Practices, Withhold thy foot from being unshod,
If we would seek to oppose our selves against the strokes of his Anger, or to meet him in any other way, it must be upon a mad supposition that we are wiser or stronger than he,
If we would seek to oppose our selves against the Strokes of his Anger, or to meet him in any other Way, it must be upon a mad supposition that we Are Wiser or Stronger than he,
But this only supposes that there is a certain force and efficacy in Repentance, and a kind of Magick in Prayers and Tears, which Almighty God himself, such is his Goodness, cannot resist.
But this only supposes that there is a certain force and efficacy in Repentance, and a kind of Magic in Prayers and Tears, which Almighty God himself, such is his goodness, cannot resist.
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or strong, or well provided, or watchful against their Enemies. And therefore whensoever Judgments are threatned or Evil seems to be coming upon a Nation,
or strong, or well provided, or watchful against their Enemies. And Therefore whensoever Judgments Are threatened or Evil seems to be coming upon a nation,
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yet if Repentance and Amendment of Life be not joyn'd with them, there is little hope in them all, they are but broken Reeds, that may easily sink under us and deceive us.
yet if Repentance and Amendment of Life be not joined with them, there is little hope in them all, they Are but broken Reeds, that may Easily sink under us and deceive us.
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For this is the ground of the Prophets Exhortation in the words of the Text, Prepare to meet thy God, O Israel, viz. that thou may'st yet turn away his wrath from thee,
For this is the ground of the prophets Exhortation in the words of the Text, Prepare to meet thy God, Oh Israel, viz. that thou Mayest yet turn away his wrath from thee,
And for confirmation hereof, in the Chapter next after this you have a promise of mercy still upon this condition that they would but seek the Lord with Penitent and humble Prayer.
And for confirmation hereof, in the Chapter next After this you have a promise of mercy still upon this condition that they would but seek the Lord with Penitent and humble Prayer.
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and the manner of his dealing with men. Fury is not in me, says he, by the Prophet Esay, Isa. 27.4. He is not implacable but may be appeas'd if men will use the means.
and the manner of his dealing with men. Fury is not in me, Says he, by the Prophet Isaiah, Isaiah 27.4. He is not implacable but may be appeased if men will use the means.
He calls it a taking hold of his strength (this applying themselves to him by Humiliation and Prayer) because it is the only thing that renders him in a manner unable to punish those that do so;
He calls it a taking hold of his strength (this applying themselves to him by Humiliation and Prayer) Because it is the only thing that renders him in a manner unable to Punish those that do so;
or stops when his hand was as it were lifted up to strike, and the fatal blow was within a little of being given, not considering so much what a sinful Nation has deserv'd,
or stops when his hand was as it were lifted up to strike, and the fatal blow was within a little of being given, not considering so much what a sinful nation has deserved,
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And their sins are of such a nature, that unless God would interpose by an extraordinary power to hinder it, they must needs bring National Calamities upon them.
And their Sins Are of such a nature, that unless God would interpose by an extraordinary power to hinder it, they must needs bring National Calamities upon them.
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Yet good men are not therefore left in a hopeless or miserable Condition. They may prepare to meet their God going forth thus in Judgment against a People,
Yet good men Are not Therefore left in a hopeless or miserable Condition. They may prepare to meet their God going forth thus in Judgement against a People,
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yet if he be but truly penitent, and do really amend for the future, he may even be thankful for those temporal Evils which were the occasion of his so doing,
yet if he be but truly penitent, and do really amend for the future, he may even be thankful for those temporal Evils which were the occasion of his so doing,
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but by Pestilence, and by a dreadful Fire, so that the Remainders and the Inhabitants of this great City may justly be said, in the Prophets Expression, to have bin as a fire-brand pluck'd out of the burning, and as justly I doubt we may add that which follows, yet have ye not return'd unto me, saith the Lord.
but by Pestilence, and by a dreadful Fire, so that the Remainders and the Inhabitants of this great city may justly be said, in the prophets Expression, to have been as a firebrand plucked out of the burning, and as justly I doubt we may add that which follows, yet have you not returned unto me, Says the Lord.
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Since that time therefore we have fallen into many great troubles, through intestine Divisions, and Animosities between one Party and another, industriously cherish'd by those who design'd the ruin of both:
Since that time Therefore we have fallen into many great Troubles, through intestine Divisions, and Animosities between one Party and Another, industriously cherished by those who designed the ruin of both:
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Many illegal and arbitrary things have bin done amongst us for the bringing in those two most dreadful Evils (which ever go hand in hand together) Popery and Slavery. And though our Suffering in this kind was comparatively but little,
Many illegal and arbitrary things have been done among us for the bringing in those two most dreadful Evils (which ever go hand in hand together) Popery and Slavery. And though our Suffering in this kind was comparatively but little,
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For when we thought we were like shortly to be depriv'd of the Publick Worship of God in a known Tongue, People did seem a little more zealously to frequent it,
For when we Thought we were like shortly to be deprived of the Public Worship of God in a known Tongue, People did seem a little more zealously to frequent it,
when we saw and had occasion to consider more narrowly what the Doctrines and Principles of Popery were, we began a little more closely to adhere to those of the Reformation,
when we saw and had occasion to Consider more narrowly what the Doctrines and Principles of Popery were, we began a little more closely to adhere to those of the Reformation,
And so merciful was God to us, that in a little time, when there was but this little Appearance and this good hope of a Reformation among us, he sent us a most gracious and wonderful Deliverance, the very thing that we wish'd for, and beyond our Hopes.
And so merciful was God to us, that in a little time, when there was but this little Appearance and this good hope of a Reformation among us, he sent us a most gracious and wondered Deliverance, the very thing that we wished for, and beyond our Hope's.
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And is it not a sad and an ill boding consideration to us that no better fruit should follow? May not God justly say to us as to Ephraim and Judah by the Prophet Hosea, O Ephraim what shall I do unto thee? O Judah what shall I do unto thee? For your goodness is as a morning Cloud,
And is it not a sad and an ill boding consideration to us that no better fruit should follow? May not God justly say to us as to Ephraim and Judah by the Prophet Hosea, Oh Ephraim what shall I do unto thee? O Judah what shall I do unto thee? For your Goodness is as a morning Cloud,
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Is it not strange that men should so soon forget what were their thoughts in the day of their Affliction? Is it not a wonderful thing that we should disagree and fall out again as much as ever,
Is it not strange that men should so soon forget what were their thoughts in the day of their Affliction? Is it not a wondered thing that we should disagree and fallen out again as much as ever,
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after such warnings and so much mercy shew'd us? One would think the consideration of those dreadful Evils we have hitherto escap'd, should make us look on our selves as under some obligation to walk worthy of the good Providence of God,
After such Warnings and so much mercy showed us? One would think the consideration of those dreadful Evils we have hitherto escaped, should make us look on our selves as under Some obligation to walk worthy of the good Providence of God,
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He must be very blind, and I doubt wilfully so, that do's not see and believe that if the late designs, that had so long bin carried on against our Religion and Government had not met with that wonderful and seasonable interruption that they did, not we only but even all the Christians of the Reformation had in a little time, in all probability, bin reduc'd to as deplorable a Condition,
He must be very blind, and I doubt wilfully so, that do's not see and believe that if the late designs, that had so long been carried on against our Religion and Government had not met with that wondered and seasonable interruption that they did, not we only but even all the Christians of the Reformation had in a little time, in all probability, been reduced to as deplorable a Condition,
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and knows not what he would have himself, pretend to murmur and repine because God do's not bring about his work just in the way that he would have it,
and knows not what he would have himself, pretend to murmur and repine Because God do's not bring about his work just in the Way that he would have it,
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and according to the model of his Fancy? Is it nothing to such narrow souls that the whole Protestant interest which was in a manner expiring, is now thro' Gods wonderful Providence beginning to revive again, that the most ancient of all Protestant Churches, the poor Inhabitants of the valleys of Piedmont, that have born their Testimony thro' so many Ages, are already restor'd to the liberty of their Religion,
and according to the model of his Fancy? Is it nothing to such narrow Souls that the Whole Protestant Interest which was in a manner expiring, is now through God's wondered Providence beginning to revive again, that the most ancient of all Protestant Churches, the poor Inhabitants of the valleys of Piedmont, that have born their Testimony through so many Ages, Are already restored to the liberty of their Religion,
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and become a Terror to him that stirr'd up Persecution against them, and that there is hope the like may ere long befall our poor Brethren of France? Or do all these people deserve no consideration? Is it no matter what becomes of them? since that perhaps in all things they may not be just of our minds.
and become a Terror to him that stirred up Persecution against them, and that there is hope the like may ere long befall our poor Brothers of France? Or do all these people deserve no consideration? Is it not matter what becomes of them? since that perhaps in all things they may not be just of our minds.
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and have a hearty Charity for all that hold the same Fundamentals of Christianity, tho differing from us in lesser matters, provided they live but according to their profession,
and have a hearty Charity for all that hold the same Fundamentals of Christianity, though differing from us in lesser matters, provided they live but according to their profession,
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and till we our selves learn to walk as becomes the Gospel, and to adorn the Doctrine of God our Saviour by a holy and exemplary Conversation, till this be done, we are not fit for a compleat Deliverance;
and till we our selves Learn to walk as becomes the Gospel, and to adorn the Doctrine of God our Saviour by a holy and exemplary Conversation, till this be done, we Are not fit for a complete Deliverance;
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Yea if he should make us to drink up the dregs of that bitter Cup which has already gone about in almost all the Reformed Churches round about us, we must acknowledge the Justice of his Providence in it;
Yea if he should make us to drink up the dregs of that bitter Cup which has already gone about in almost all the Reformed Churches round about us, we must acknowledge the justice of his Providence in it;
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and who according to the present posture of our Affairs seem to be upon the brink either of a happy Deliverance or a miserable Downfall, ought to beware that we put not our Trust and Confidence in any other help or means so much as that.
and who according to the present posture of our Affairs seem to be upon the brink either of a happy Deliverance or a miserable Downfall, ought to beware that we put not our Trust and Confidence in any other help or means so much as that.
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Many of us I doubt are too apt with the Jews to put their trust in Arm of Flesh, to reason from second Causes and Appearances without considering sufficiently how easily the Providence of God,
Many of us I doubt Are too apt with the jews to put their trust in Arm of Flesh, to reason from second Causes and Appearances without considering sufficiently how Easily the Providence of God,
We may be apt to reckon upon the strength of our Forces, the number of our Confederates, the Valour of our King, the Situation of our Country and the like;
We may be apt to reckon upon the strength of our Forces, the number of our Confederates, the Valour of our King, the Situation of our Country and the like;
For have we not lately bin forc'd to turn our backs upon our Enemies in that very Element wherein we were wont to think our greatest strength lay? And though God has bin pleas'd to bless us with better Success in Ireland (for which for ever praised be his Name) yet in the very manner of doing it he has shew'd us how easily he could have brought about a quite contrary event,
For have we not lately been forced to turn our backs upon our Enemies in that very Element wherein we were wont to think our greatest strength lay? And though God has been pleased to bless us with better Success in Ireland (for which for ever praised be his Name) yet in the very manner of doing it he has showed us how Easily he could have brought about a quite contrary event,
so narrowly escap'd that fatal Bullet, and how dismal the consequence must in all probability have bin not to us only but to all the Protestant Churches abroad had he fallen by it.
so narrowly escaped that fatal Bullet, and how dismal the consequence must in all probability have been not to us only but to all the Protestant Churches abroad had he fallen by it.
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And we see St. Paul tho' he was before hand assur'd of the Event, being told by an Angel that God had given him all them that sail'd with him, Acts 27.24. yet was careful nevertheless not to omit the necessary means of Preservation.
And we see Saint Paul though he was before hand assured of the Event, being told by an Angel that God had given him all them that sailed with him, Acts 27.24. yet was careful nevertheless not to omit the necessary means of Preservation.
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and if the Threatning, and the Terror of his Judgments before they come, will but have that Effect, it will please him far better than if we force him to exercise severity first,
and if the Threatening, and the Terror of his Judgments before they come, will but have that Effect, it will please him Far better than if we force him to exercise severity First,
And if we will set our selves to obstruct and hinder the good Work that he is doing, we may bring on our selves a great deal of Trouble and involve our selves in much Misery;
And if we will Set our selves to obstruct and hinder the good Work that he is doing, we may bring on our selves a great deal of Trouble and involve our selves in much Misery;
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We cannot be ignorant to what a heighth Vice and Debauchery has grown amongst us, having bin I doubt purposely cherish'd, in order to the preparing us for a false Religion.
We cannot be ignorant to what a height Vice and Debauchery has grown among us, having been I doubt purposely cherished, in order to the preparing us for a false Religion.
For admitting that it were so, yet it is a thousand times better, and more for the benefit of the World that Men should have but an outside and appearance of Godliness,
For admitting that it were so, yet it is a thousand times better, and more for the benefit of the World that Men should have but an outside and appearance of Godliness,
And besides, if it be once for a mans advantage and Reputation generally in the World that he appear sober and pious in his demeanor, no question but many more will be really and truly so,
And beside, if it be once for a men advantage and Reputation generally in the World that he appear Sobrium and pious in his demeanour, no question but many more will be really and truly so,
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If we have bin seduc'd and led astray by ill Example, or carried down with the Torrent of Looseness and Licentiousness that has broke in amongst us, 'tis high time now at last to consider of it,
If we have been seduced and led astray by ill Exampl, or carried down with the Torrent of Looseness and Licentiousness that has broke in among us, it's high time now At last to Consider of it,
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And I insist the more on this because I verily believe that were mens Vices and Debaucheries well cur'd, it would prove a great healing of all our Divisions and Differences;
And I insist the more on this Because I verily believe that were men's Vices and Debaucheries well cured, it would prove a great healing of all our Divisions and Differences;
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it being but too notorious that many seek to encrease and set forward these, not so much for any real concern they have at the bottom for one side of the question or the other,
it being but too notorious that many seek to increase and Set forward these, not so much for any real concern they have At the bottom for one side of the question or the other,
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This makes too many list themselves in that Party which they think will give least restraint to their beloved Vices, who in the mean time little concern themselves which side has the Truth,
This makes too many list themselves in that Party which they think will give least restraint to their Beloved Vices, who in the mean time little concern themselves which side has the Truth,
But certainly it seems a very plain case, that 'tis the Duty of every Christian, as to live according to the certain and uncontested Rules of Piety and Virtue, so to joyn himself in the worshipping of God with those who have the Advantage of a Publick and Legal Establishment,
But Certainly it seems a very plain case, that it's the Duty of every Christian, as to live according to the certain and uncontested Rules of Piety and Virtue, so to join himself in the worshipping of God with those who have the Advantage of a Public and Legal Establishment,
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so far as he may do it without Sin. And if but so much as this were well considered and conscientiously put in Practice, it were enough to make us a very happy Nation,
so Far as he may do it without Sin. And if but so much as this were well considered and conscientiously put in Practice, it were enough to make us a very happy nation,
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If too general an Impenitence shall still prevent our happiness (which God forbid) and provoke him to exercise severity toward us, there is yet this Comfort to every particular Person, that will but be faithful in doing his Duty, that by a due Preparation to meet the Evil, the Burthen of it may be greatly lightned, which was the 4th.
If too general an Impenitence shall still prevent our happiness (which God forbid) and provoke him to exercise severity towards us, there is yet this Comfort to every particular Person, that will but be faithful in doing his Duty, that by a due Preparation to meet the Evil, the Burden of it may be greatly lightened, which was the 4th.
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For we have too great cause to suspect there are those among us that car'd not tho' they ventur'd the subjecting this whole Nation to a forreign Yoke of most miserable Slavery,
For we have too great cause to suspect there Are those among us that cared not though they ventured the subjecting this Whole nation to a foreign Yoke of most miserable Slavery,
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And we are confidently told what I am very loth to believe, and am resolv'd I will not believe till I see it evidently prov'd, that there are some who call themselves Protestants, who yet stick not in a most lewd and flattering Address to invite the Common Enemy of their Religion and Liberty to rescue them from what they call a cruel Usurpation.
And we Are confidently told what I am very loath to believe, and am resolved I will not believe till I see it evidently proved, that there Are Some who call themselves Protestants, who yet stick not in a most lewd and flattering Address to invite the Common Enemy of their Religion and Liberty to rescue them from what they call a cruel Usurpation.
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And if it did, I should think that in the next place they would apply themselves to the great Enemy of Mankind to free them from the Tyranny of God Almighty.
And if it did, I should think that in the next place they would apply themselves to the great Enemy of Mankind to free them from the Tyranny of God Almighty.
by Universal Righteousness and Holiness of Life, and more particularly at this time, by Charity and Almsgiving to such as are in need, which is a Sacrifice alwayes acceptable and well-pleasing to God,
by Universal Righteousness and Holiness of Life, and more particularly At this time, by Charity and Almsgiving to such as Are in need, which is a Sacrifice always acceptable and Well-pleasing to God,
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and then especially most proper when we would appease his Anger, or implore his Blessing, or render our thanks to him for his great Mercy and Goodness to us;
and then especially most proper when we would appease his Anger, or implore his Blessing, or render our thanks to him for his great Mercy and goodness to us;
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I conclude therefore with those words of the Psalmist which are a great Encouragement to Liberality and Bounty to the Poor, especially in times when men are apprehensive of any Danger.
I conclude Therefore with those words of the Psalmist which Are a great Encouragement to Liberality and Bounty to the Poor, especially in times when men Are apprehensive of any Danger.
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Blessed is he that considereth the poor, the Lord will deliver him in the time of Trouble, The Lord will preserve him and keep him alive that he may be blessed upon the Earth,
Blessed is he that Considereth the poor, the Lord will deliver him in the time of Trouble, The Lord will preserve him and keep him alive that he may be blessed upon the Earth,
Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God even our Father, which hath loved us and hath given us Everlasting Consolation and good Hope through Grace, Comfort your Hearts and stablish you in every good Word and Work.
Now our Lord jesus christ himself, and God even our Father, which hath loved us and hath given us Everlasting Consolation and good Hope through Grace, Comfort your Hearts and establish you in every good Word and Work.
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