A sermon preached at St. Mary-le-Bow, to the societies for reformation of manners, Octob. 2, 1699 by Samuel Barton ; published at the request of the said societies.
BEING desired to Preach one of the Quarterly Sermons For Reformation of Manners, I must own, that the greatest Motive I had to induce me not to refuse, was the Consideration, that if I shou'd, I thought I might fall under a just Reproof from this which I have read,
BEING desired to Preach one of the Quarterly Sermons For Reformation of Manners, I must own, that the greatest Motive I had to induce me not to refuse, was the Consideration, that if I should, I Thought I might fallen under a just Reproof from this which I have read,
and other parallel Texts of Scripture, which require us to be so far from partaking with others in Sin, that we shou'd rather set our selves to oppose it all we can.
and other parallel Texts of Scripture, which require us to be so Far from partaking with Others in since, that we should rather Set our selves to oppose it all we can.
and others my Reverend and Worthy Brethren upon this Subject; Yet, as I take it for an Honour to appear in so excellent a Cause, and amongst so good Company;
and Others my Reverend and Worthy Brothers upon this Subject; Yet, as I take it for an Honour to appear in so excellent a Cause, and among so good Company;
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Why they are said to be Ʋnfruitful Works of Darkness, and how well that Character agrees to ' em. IV. I shall explain to you what is meant by having Fellowship with such Works, and what are the ordinary Ways and several Instances wherein Men are tempted to have that.
Why they Are said to be Ʋnfruitful Works of Darkness, and how well that Character agrees to ' em. IV. I shall explain to you what is meant by having Fellowship with such Works, and what Are the ordinary Ways and several Instances wherein Men Are tempted to have that.
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For some are concerning things of greater weight and moment than others are, and upon which the Law-giver is therefore suppos'd to lay a greater stress than he does upon others.
For Some Are Concerning things of greater weight and moment than Others Are, and upon which the Lawgiver is Therefore supposed to lay a greater stress than he does upon Others.
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Now tho' every Transgression of the Law of God may be truly said to be a Work of Darkness, yet that name scarce uses to be given to Sins of Infirmity or Weakness, to every Failing or Imperfection,
Now though every Transgression of the Law of God may be truly said to be a Work of Darkness, yet that name scarce uses to be given to Sins of Infirmity or Weakness, to every Failing or Imperfection,
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These tho' they are Faults and have the nature of Sins, yet the Scripture is hardly so severe as to stile these Works of Darkness, except it be in the general,
These though they Are Faults and have the nature of Sins, yet the Scripture is hardly so severe as to style these Works of Darkness, except it be in the general,
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But that which most properly is to be understood by Works of Darkness, is gross and notorious Wickedness, such as are those several kinds reckon'd up by the Apostle in the beginning of this Chapter;
But that which most properly is to be understood by Works of Darkness, is gross and notorious Wickedness, such as Are those several Kinds reckoned up by the Apostle in the beginning of this Chapter;
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but more fully in the Fifth of the Galatians under the Name of Works of the Flesh, Adultery, Fornication, Ʋncleanness, Lasciviousness, Idolatry, Witchcraft, Hatred, Variance, Emulations, Wrath, Strife, Seditions, Heresies, Envyings, Murthers, Drunkenness, Revelling, and such like.
but more Fully in the Fifth of the Galatians under the Name of Works of the Flesh, Adultery, Fornication, Ʋncleanness, Lasciviousness, Idolatry, Witchcraft, Hatred, Variance, Emulations, Wrath, Strife, Seditions, Heresies, Envyings, Murders, drunkenness, Reveling, and such like.
Here are Sins, you see, of all the three kinds, that are commonly reckon'd, i. e. against God, our Neighbour and our selves. 1. Here's Acts of Impiety towards God, such as Heresie, by which is commonly understood,
Here Are Sins, you see, of all the three Kinds, that Are commonly reckoned, i. e. against God, our Neighbour and our selves. 1. Here's Acts of Impiety towards God, such as Heresy, by which is commonly understood,
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Again 2ly. Here are Sins of Injustice or Uncharitableness towards our Neighbour, such as are Adulteries, Murthers, Hatred, Variance, Emulations, Wrath, Strife, Seditions.
Again 2ly. Here Are Sins of Injustice or Uncharitableness towards our Neighbour, such as Are Adulteries, Murders, Hatred, Variance, Emulations, Wrath, Strife, Seditions.
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And Lastly, Here are Sins against ourselves, or in the Government of our own Persons, such as Fornication (tho' that perhaps may be reckon'd also in the former kind) Ʋncleanness, Lasciviousness, Drunkenness, Revellings, and all manner of Intemperance.
And Lastly, Here Are Sins against ourselves, or in the Government of our own Persons, such as Fornication (though that perhaps may be reckoned also in the former kind) Ʋncleanness, Lasciviousness, drunkenness, Revellings, and all manner of Intemperance.
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and he disguiseth his face, Job 24. And speaking of Thieves, says he, In the dark they dig through houses, which they had marked for themselves in the day time, they know not the light.
and he disguiseth his face, Job 24. And speaking of Thieves, Says he, In the dark they dig through houses, which they had marked for themselves in the day time, they know not the Light.
Men naturally love to have the good Opinion of others, and dread the being hated and abhorr'd of Mankind, which wou'd be the effect of many gross and open sorts of Wickedness.
Men naturally love to have the good Opinion of Others, and dread the being hated and abhorred of Mankind, which would be the Effect of many gross and open sorts of Wickedness.
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And therefore they sometimes invent to themselves miserable Excuses, or take up most senseless and absurd Opinions, only to hide the ugliness of their Vices, that so deform'd a Spectacle as their own Souls are,
And Therefore they sometime invent to themselves miserable Excuses, or take up most senseless and absurd Opinions, only to hide the ugliness of their Vices, that so deformed a Spectacle as their own Souls Are,
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2. Because they proceed from a darkned Mind, a Mind that has some way shut out the Light, at least, do's not suffer the Light of Truth to shine bright and clear as it ought to do.
2. Because they proceed from a darkened Mind, a Mind that has Some Way shut out the Light, At least, do's not suffer the Light of Truth to shine bright and clear as it ought to do.
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But Wicked Men therefore (especially those that are so in an high and notorious Degree) are wont to be afraid of Thinking and serious Reflection, do not care to Examine impartially the Principles on which they go,
But Wicked Men Therefore (especially those that Are so in an high and notorious Degree) Are wont to be afraid of Thinking and serious Reflection, do not care to Examine impartially the Principles on which they go,
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and suffer their Lusts and Passions, or some Foolish and Licentious Notions, plausibly set off perhaps, by the Wit of some of their Atheistical Companions, to darken and hoodwink their Understandings,
and suffer their Lustiest and Passion, or Some Foolish and Licentious Notions, plausibly Set off perhaps, by the Wit of Some of their Atheistical Sodales, to darken and hoodwink their Understandings,
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which is quite contrary to the way of good Men, Whose path, as Solomon speaks, Prov. 4.18. is as a shining light, which shineth more and more unto a perfect day.
which is quite contrary to the Way of good Men, Whose path, as Solomon speaks, Curae 4.18. is as a shining Light, which shines more and more unto a perfect day.
Whereas wicked Men are call'd, The Children of Darkness, as being such in whom the Prince of Darkness, or the Ruler of the Darkness of this World, as he is call'd, hath blinded their Minds.
Whereas wicked Men Are called, The Children of Darkness, as being such in whom the Prince of Darkness, or the Ruler of the Darkness of this World, as he is called, hath blinded their Minds.
For the Apostle tells the Ephesians, That whilst they were in their Heathen State, and liv'd Ungodly and Prophane Lives, they were Darkness. Ye were sometimes darkness,
For the Apostle tells the Ephesians, That while they were in their Heathen State, and lived Ungodly and Profane Lives, they were Darkness. You were sometime darkness,
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And this Darkness which possesses the Souls of wicked Men, is so palpable and plain to all that have their Minds well enlighten'd with the knowledge of the Truth, that they cannot choose but wonder at it's prevalence,
And this Darkness which Possesses the Souls of wicked Men, is so palpable and plain to all that have their Minds well enlightened with the knowledge of the Truth, that they cannot choose but wonder At it's prevalence,
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and admire the Sottishness, and Ignorance of those that are so blinded. Whence it is, that the Psalmist speaks it by way of Admiration, Psal. 14.4. Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? Implying, that a very little might have serv'd to shew 'em, That 'twas both their Duty and their Interest to act in another manner.
and admire the Sottishness, and Ignorance of those that Are so blinded. Whence it is, that the Psalmist speaks it by Way of Admiration, Psalm 14.4. Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? Implying, that a very little might have served to show they, That 'twas both their Duty and their Interest to act in Another manner.
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than an habitual Indulgence to such Practices as are directly contrary to Reason, and suffering Brutish Lusts and unruly Passions to bear sway and over-rule the Understanding.
than an habitual Indulgence to such Practices as Are directly contrary to Reason, and suffering Brutish Lustiest and unruly Passion to bear sway and overrule the Understanding.
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They being such, as in the Apostle's Expression, Heb. 10.27. have had nothing left 'em, but a certain fearful looking for of Judgment, and fiery Indignation, which shall devour the Adversaries.
They being such, as in the Apostle's Expression, Hebrew 10.27. have had nothing left they, but a certain fearful looking for of Judgement, and fiery Indignation, which shall devour the Adversaries.
4. And this minds me of a 4th Reason why, works of Sin and Wickedness may be styl'd, Works of Darkness, viz. Because without Repentance, they will certainly bring Men to that State of Wo and Misery, which the Scripture calls by the name of NONLATINALPHABET, outer Darkness. Whether to signifie its distance,
4. And this minds me of a 4th Reason why, works of since and Wickedness may be styled, Works of Darkness, viz. Because without Repentance, they will Certainly bring Men to that State of Woe and Misery, which the Scripture calls by the name of, outer Darkness. Whither to signify its distance,
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Or whether it be said by way of Allusion and carrying on a Metaphor. The Kingdom of Heaven, we know, is wont to be compar'd to a Festival Entertainment,
Or whither it be said by Way of Allusion and carrying on a Metaphor. The Kingdom of Heaven, we know, is wont to be compared to a Festival Entertainment,
and is call'd The Marriage Supper of the Lamb, at which they who are Admitted, shall sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. But it was the Custom, at such Festival Suppers, to light up many Lights in the Room,
and is called The Marriage Supper of the Lamb, At which they who Are Admitted, shall fit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. But it was the Custom, At such Festival Suppers, to Light up many Lights in the Room,
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and tells us, That for Wicked and Ungodly Men, is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever, Jude 13. Whether literally to be understood it matters not,
and tells us, That for Wicked and Ungodly Men, is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever, U^de 13. Whither literally to be understood it matters not,
And this affords us therefore a 4th Reason why, the works of Sin and Wickedness, whose tendency is to bring us to this Place, may be styl'd Works of Darkness. III. I come now in the next place, to shew you why they are said to be unfruitful works of darkness, and how well that Character of Unfruitfulness agrees to ' em.
And this affords us Therefore a 4th Reason why, the works of since and Wickedness, whose tendency is to bring us to this Place, may be styled Works of Darkness. III. I come now in the next place, to show you why they Are said to be unfruitful works of darkness, and how well that Character of Unfruitfulness agrees to ' em.
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so they are very fruitful of Evil and Mischief to us. 'Tis like what you read in the 7th. of Jer. v. 31. God says there of the People of Israel, That they built the high places of Tophet — to burn their Sons and their Daughters in the Fire, which I Commanded them not, says he.
so they Are very fruitful of Evil and Mischief to us. It's like what you read in the 7th. of Jer. v. 31. God Says there of the People of Israel, That they built the high places of Tophet — to burn their Sons and their Daughters in the Fire, which I Commanded them not, Says he.
Whereby, He do's not intend (as some weakly enough wou'd infer, from such kind of Expressions) to intimate, That Men ought not to do any thing in the Worship of God, which they have not an express Command for, from him, in his written Word.
Whereby, He do's not intend (as Some weakly enough would infer, from such kind of Expressions) to intimate, That Men ought not to do any thing in the Worship of God, which they have not an express Command for, from him, in his written Word.
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I shou'd shew you therefore, how that this Character of Ʋnfruitfulness, agrees to the Works of Darkness in both senses, both as it signifies a Barrenness,
I should show you Therefore, how that this Character of Ʋnfruitfulness, agrees to the Works of Darkness in both Senses, both as it signifies a barrenness,
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as to any true Good, and also as it may be here farther understood to imply, their productiveness of the greatest Evil. But I shou'd be too tedious shou'd I go about to shew you this particularly concerning every one of ' em.
as to any true Good, and also as it may be Here farther understood to imply, their productiveness of the greatest Evil. But I should be too tedious should I go about to show you this particularly Concerning every one of ' em.
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So Sin and Disobedience (which are the Works of Darkness ) may in like manner (as has been already intimated) be divided into Works of Impiety towards God;
So since and Disobedience (which Are the Works of Darkness) may in like manner (as has been already intimated) be divided into Works of Impiety towards God;
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And First, For Works of Impiety towards God, which are some of the blackest and foulest of the Works of Darkness, such as Blasphemy, Profaneness, Total Indevotion, and neglect of all Religion, Cursing, Swearing, and the like.
And First, For Works of Impiety towards God, which Are Some of the Blackest and Foulest of the Works of Darkness, such as Blasphemy, Profaneness, Total Indevotion, and neglect of all Religion, Cursing, Swearing, and the like.
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But this Fruit he is sure to reap, viz. That whatsoever Distress befalls him, he has no God to go to, no Providence to put his Trust in, no Hope nor Help left,
But this Fruit he is sure to reap, viz. That whatsoever Distress befalls him, he has no God to go to, no Providence to put his Trust in, no Hope nor Help left,
Considering therefore how great Distresses and Calamities Human Nature is ever liable to, what Wise Man wou'd ever be without the Comforts and Supports of Religion under ' em? or wou'd not think it the most miserable and forlorn Condition to be as without a God in the World? Which is the utmost (tho' the most vain and absurd hope) of Atheists, Infidels, and Irreligious People. Thus you see the First sort of the Works of Darkness, not only do us no good,
Considering Therefore how great Distresses and Calamities Human Nature is ever liable to, what Wise Man would ever be without the Comforts and Supports of Religion under ' em? or would not think it the most miserable and forlorn Condition to be as without a God in the World? Which is the utmost (though the most vain and absurd hope) of Atheists, Infidels, and Irreligious People. Thus you see the First sort of the Works of Darkness, not only do us no good,
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Besides, if we believe that there is a God, to whom Righteousness and Goodness are essential, we can never sure imagine he will suffer any Man to be finally a gainer by his Unrighteousness or Unmercifulness,
Beside, if we believe that there is a God, to whom Righteousness and goodness Are essential, we can never sure imagine he will suffer any Man to be finally a gainer by his Unrighteousness or Unmercifulness,
Concerning which all I shall say at present is, That Epicurism, Voluptuousness, with Excess in Eating and Drinking, as they seldome fail to bring great Miseries upon Men in this Life, in their Bodies, Estates and Reputations;
Concerning which all I shall say At present is, That Epicurism, Voluptuousness, with Excess in Eating and Drinking, as they seldom fail to bring great Misery's upon Men in this Life, in their Bodies, Estates and Reputations;
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So forasmuch as they wholly unfit Men for their Duty, and lay 'em open to all sorts of Temptations, they cannot but be the ready way to endless Ruine and Misery hereafter.
So forasmuch as they wholly unfit Men for their Duty, and lay they open to all sorts of Temptations, they cannot but be the ready Way to endless Ruin and Misery hereafter.
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IV. To shew what is meant by having Fellowship with such Works of Darkness, and what are the ordinary ways or several Instances wherein Men may be tempted to have that.
IV. To show what is meant by having Fellowship with such Works of Darkness, and what Are the ordinary ways or several Instances wherein Men may be tempted to have that.
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and whom we were loth to disoblige. In all such cases, we must remember that of Solomon, Prov. 1.10. My Son, if Sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
and whom we were loath to disoblige. In all such cases, we must Remember that of Solomon, Curae 1.10. My Son, if Sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
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or their Pretences never so plausible, yet if we are satisfy'd that the thing they wou'd have us joyn with 'em in is Evil and Unlawful, we must by no means have an hand in it,
or their Pretences never so plausible, yet if we Are satisfied that the thing they would have us join with they in is Evil and Unlawful, we must by no means have an hand in it,
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but rather take the Advice which the same Wise Man gives us at the 15th verse of the same Chapter, My Son walk not thou in the way with them, refrain thy foot from their path.
but rather take the advice which the same Wise Man gives us At the 15th verse of the same Chapter, My Son walk not thou in the Way with them, refrain thy foot from their path.
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But there may also be Scandals given and Occasions of Falling set in the way of others by doubtful and ambiguous Words or Deeds, which tho' not Evil when rightly understood,
But there may also be Scandals given and Occasions of Falling Set in the Way of Others by doubtful and ambiguous Words or deeds, which though not Evil when rightly understood,
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And thus having shew'd you, what are the several ways wherein Men may be said to have fellowship with the Works of Darkness, or may be tempted to make themselves some way or other partakers in Wickedness;
And thus having showed you, what Are the several ways wherein Men may be said to have fellowship with the Works of Darkness, or may be tempted to make themselves Some weigh or other partakers in Wickedness;
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and from what has been already said upon 'em But I shall Consider the Arguments which he himself urges in this Chapter, to persuade to the Practice of it. The 1st.
and from what has been already said upon they But I shall Consider the Arguments which he himself urges in this Chapter, to persuade to the Practice of it. The 1st.
of which is, The Consideration of that Dreadful Punishment, which unless prevented by Repentance, must certainly overtake both them that work these Works of Darkness, and those also that have fellowship, or are partakers with them.
of which is, The Consideration of that Dreadful Punishment, which unless prevented by Repentance, must Certainly overtake both them that work these Works of Darkness, and those also that have fellowship, or Are partakers with them.
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To this purpose, he tells 'em at this 5th. Verse, That no whoremonger, nor vnclean person, nor coveteous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and of God:
To this purpose, he tells they At this 5th. Verse, That no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the Kingdom of christ and of God:
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The Argument therefore is exceeding strong, and such as if we have any regard either to the Soul of our Neighbour or our own Souls, must prevail upon us.
The Argument Therefore is exceeding strong, and such as if we have any regard either to the Soul of our Neighbour or our own Souls, must prevail upon us.
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Verse, to enforce the preceeding Exhortation (Be ye not therefore partakers with them) for ye were sometimes darkness ( i. e. in your former Heathen State) But now are ye light in the Lord ( i. e. Ye have now had the Light of the Gospel shining amongst you, having been Baptiz'd into the Profession of it, which is call'd, a being Illuminated,
Verse, to enforce the preceding Exhortation (Be you not Therefore partakers with them) for you were sometime darkness (i. e. in your former Heathen State) But now Are you Light in the Lord (i. e. You have now had the Light of the Gospel shining among you, having been Baptized into the Profession of it, which is called, a being Illuminated,
And this brings me to the last thing that was proposed, which was, To make some Application of the Doctrine that has been deliver'd to the present Occasion.
And this brings me to the last thing that was proposed, which was, To make Some Application of the Doctrine that has been Delivered to the present Occasion.
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Now the design of our present meeting is to give what furtherance and encouragement we can to that good Work, which out of an honest and Religious Zeal has bin undertaken and carried on with good effect, by many Pious and Well-disposed Persons, viz. The endeavouring as far as may be, by putting good and wholsome Laws in Execution, to suppress and put a stop to the Works of Darkness: Or at least, to cause those that will practise 'em, to keep themselves, within their own proper Sphere,
Now the Design of our present meeting is to give what furtherance and encouragement we can to that good Work, which out of an honest and Religious Zeal has been undertaken and carried on with good Effect, by many Pious and Well-disposed Persons, viz. The endeavouring as Far as may be, by putting good and wholesome Laws in Execution, to suppress and put a stop to the Works of Darkness: Or At least, to cause those that will practise they, to keep themselves, within their own proper Sphere,
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But when these Works of Darkness, grow so Impudent, as to crawl abroad into the Light, they then greatly defile the Land, they shew Men to be come to a prodigious Pitch of Wickedness,
But when these Works of Darkness, grow so Impudent, as to crawl abroad into the Light, they then greatly defile the Land, they show Men to be come to a prodigious Pitch of Wickedness,
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Here therefore, Magistrates are chiefly Concern'd, to use all the Authority they have, Yea, to put it forth and exert it to the uttermost, in the Cause of God,
Here Therefore, Magistrates Are chiefly Concerned, to use all the authority they have, Yea, to put it forth and exert it to the uttermost, in the Cause of God,
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But this is not like Men that have a Zeal for God's Glory, a sense of the heinousness of Sin, of God's just Displeasure against open and notorious Impieties and the Danger such things bring a Nation into.
But this is not like Men that have a Zeal for God's Glory, a sense of the heinousness of since, of God's just Displeasure against open and notorious Impieties and the Danger such things bring a nation into.
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This is not like the way of those good Magistrates we read of in Scripture, who set themselves with all their Might to carry on the Work of Reformation,
This is not like the Way of those good Magistrates we read of in Scripture, who Set themselves with all their Might to carry on the Work of Reformation,
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things which however some may endeavour to palliate and extenuate, yet none is so impudent as to justifie 'em, none so absurd as to pretend to make Conscience of practising ' em.
things which however Some may endeavour to palliate and extenuate, yet none is so impudent as to justify they, none so absurd as to pretend to make Conscience of practising ' em.
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If therefore Men will not be Zealous against such things as these, how can we hope to find any good Zeal in ' em? If they are grown indifferent as to such Practices,
If Therefore Men will not be Zealous against such things as these, how can we hope to find any good Zeal in ' em? If they Are grown indifferent as to such Practices,
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and care not how much such Vices spread, how can they be thought to have any Religion at all in ' em? If neither the Love of God nor of their Neigbour will excite 'em to set themselves against such notorious and open Wickedness, what pretence can they have to Christian Charity?
and care not how much such Vices spread, how can they be Thought to have any Religion At all in ' em? If neither the Love of God nor of their Neighbour will excite they to Set themselves against such notorious and open Wickedness, what pretence can they have to Christian Charity?
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And there must therefore be Informations given, and Proofs made by others, before he can do much towards putting Laws in Execution against Vice and Profaneness.
And there must Therefore be Informations given, and Proofs made by Others, before he can do much towards putting Laws in Execution against Vice and Profaneness.
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Now this is the Work which some here present, and many more both in this City and in other parts of the Kingdom, have very laudably and worthily engag'd themselves in.
Now this is the Work which Some Here present, and many more both in this city and in other parts of the Kingdom, have very laudably and worthily engaged themselves in.
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The Work I am sure is good and highly necessary at this time, when we are call'd upon by Publick Authority to do all we can towards the Suppression of Vice, Immorality and Profaneness, which are own'd in his Majesty's Proclamation to have encreas'd and prevail'd much of late Years to the great Dishonour of God, the Scandal of our Profession,
The Work I am sure is good and highly necessary At this time, when we Are called upon by Public authority to do all we can towards the Suppression of Vice, Immorality and Profaneness, which Are owned in his Majesty's Proclamation to have increased and prevailed much of late years to the great Dishonour of God, the Scandal of our Profession,
Shall any think it Pragmaticalness to meddle, when that which ought to be dearest to us, the Cause of God and Religion is so nearly concern'd? When such notorious Scandals are brought upon our Profession,
Shall any think it Pragmaticalness to meddle, when that which ought to be dearest to us, the Cause of God and Religion is so nearly concerned? When such notorious Scandals Are brought upon our Profession,
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and there is such imminent danger of God's Judgments overtaking us by reason of our Impieties? As well we may think it Pragmaticalness to endeavour to quench a raging Fire,
and there is such imminent danger of God's Judgments overtaking us by reason of our Impieties? As well we may think it Pragmaticalness to endeavour to quench a raging Fire,
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And 'tis nothing but the want of a due sense of the great Evil and Danger of such gross and heinous Sins, that makes any put a difference in these Cases,
And it's nothing but the want of a due sense of the great Evil and Danger of such gross and heinous Sins, that makes any put a difference in these Cases,
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but Worshipping God, according to their Conscience, in a way not allow'd, and perhaps erroneous, I shou'd not blame a Man for being somewhat shy in such a Case;
but Worshipping God, according to their Conscience, in a Way not allowed, and perhaps erroneous, I should not blame a Man for being somewhat shy in such a Case;
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'Tis great Charity therefore to the Publick, Yea, and Charity also to the Persons Inform'd against (since gentler Methods will not do) to endeavour to have 'em Punish'd according to the Law.
It's great Charity Therefore to the Public, Yea, and Charity also to the Persons Informed against (since Gentler Methods will not do) to endeavour to have they Punished according to the Law.
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And if the Laws were well made, and but in pursuance of the Laws of God, it cannot but be a laudable thing in any one, to endeavour what in him lies, to have 'em put in Execution But still, some will be ready to Object, That there's little hope of doing any great good this way.
And if the Laws were well made, and but in pursuance of the Laws of God, it cannot but be a laudable thing in any one, to endeavour what in him lies, to have they put in Execution But still, Some will be ready to Object, That there's little hope of doing any great good this Way.
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But when He shall be pleas'd to stir up the Spirits of any Number of Persons to go about so Great and Good a Work as this is, I wou'd be loth to be found in the number of those that shou'd slight and discourage it,
But when He shall be pleased to stir up the Spirits of any Number of Persons to go about so Great and Good a Work as this is, I would be loath to be found in the number of those that should slight and discourage it,
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And if God has any Mercy in store for these Nations, and does not intend to give us up to Destruction, we have reason to hope, That this is the Way his Providence has found out to fit us for Mercy;
And if God has any Mercy in store for these nations, and does not intend to give us up to Destruction, we have reason to hope, That this is the Way his Providence has found out to fit us for Mercy;
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And that He will accordingly, more and more Excite a Spirit of Reformation, and stir up the Minds of all Religious and well-dispos'd Persons, of what different Persuasions soever, to join Unanimously in it.
And that He will accordingly, more and more Excite a Spirit of Reformation, and stir up the Minds of all Religious and well-disposed Persons, of what different Persuasions soever, to join Unanimously in it.
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In which, the too great Unreformedness of Men's Lives, after such a Restitution and Reviving of Pure and Primitive Christian Doctrine, has doubtless, been the thing that has provok'd God to suffer the Reformation to lose so much Ground,
In which, the too great Unreformedness of Men's Lives, After such a Restitution and Reviving of Pure and Primitive Christian Doctrine, has doubtless, been the thing that has provoked God to suffer the Reformation to loose so much Ground,
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And may Almighty God in his great Mercy, encrease the Number, and strengthen the Hands of those Faithful Magistrates, that out of a true Zeal for his Honour,
And may Almighty God in his great Mercy, increase the Number, and strengthen the Hands of those Faithful Magistrates, that out of a true Zeal for his Honour,
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May He bless their Endeavours, and give 'em such Success, that his Anger may be turned away from us, that we may become a Reform'd People in our Lives,
May He bless their Endeavours, and give they such Success, that his Anger may be turned away from us, that we may become a Reformed People in our Lives,
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This is a Prayer, in which, The Children of Light, I am sure, will heartily join with me And this God of his infinite Mercy Grant through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS.
This is a Prayer, in which, The Children of Light, I am sure, will heartily join with me And this God of his infinite Mercy Grant through jesus christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS.
