and even an utter desolation to his own mountain, that place of his habitation which he had chosen for himself, which he had furnished and beautified with so many signs of his Majesty and his Gracious presence (to shew how much he delights to remember mercy even in the midst of judgments ) In the beginning of this Chapter he relieves their despair by discovering to them a Sun behind their Cloud,
and even an utter desolation to his own mountain, that place of his habitation which he had chosen for himself, which he had furnished and beautified with so many Signs of his Majesty and his Gracious presence (to show how much he delights to Remember mercy even in the midst of Judgments) In the beginning of this Chapter he relieves their despair by discovering to them a Sun behind their Cloud,
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In the last days it shall come to pass that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established in the top of the mountains, &c. Which Prophesie though it chiefly respects the coming of the Messiah, and the exalted state of the Gospel, made illustrious not by outward pomps but by spiritual priviledges,
In the last days it shall come to pass that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established in the top of the Mountains, etc. Which Prophesy though it chiefly respects the coming of the Messiah, and the exalted state of the Gospel, made illustrious not by outward pomps but by spiritual privileges,
yet it seems to have regard also to a time not so remote, viz. the time of their return from the Babylonish Captivity, that then together with their Liberty they should have their Religion restored,
yet it seems to have regard also to a time not so remote, viz. the time of their return from the Babylonish Captivity, that then together with their Liberty they should have their Religion restored,
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and the house of the Lord should overtop all the high places of the false Gods. None of the Hills wherein the Pagans worship their Idols shall be any way compared with the transcendent glory of Mount Moriah, or honoured with so general a Devotion:
and the house of the Lord should overtop all the high places of the false God's None of the Hills wherein the Pagans worship their Idols shall be any Way compared with the transcendent glory of Mount Moriah, or honoured with so general a Devotion:
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Come let us go up to the mountain of the Lord and to the house of the God of Jacob, (which was a Type of the Church or Kingdom of Christ) and he will teach us ( viz. by his Priests and Prophets what is fittest for us to learn) out of his ways, that we may walk in them:
Come let us go up to the mountain of the Lord and to the house of the God of Jacob, (which was a Type of the Church or Kingdom of christ) and he will teach us (viz. by his Priests and prophets what is Fittest for us to Learn) out of his ways, that we may walk in them:
For from thence only must we look for the knowledg of the true God, whose Law (especially in the days of the Messiah) shall go forth of Sion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem, from whence it shall be derived and promulged to the rest of the world:
For from thence only must we look for the knowledge of the true God, whose Law (especially in the days of the Messiah) shall go forth of Sion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem, from whence it shall be derived and promulged to the rest of the world:
To make their condition still more happy and to endear their Religion to them by a concomitance of earthly blessings, such as Liberty and Peace, &c. Their great and good God will for their sakes judg among many People, and rebuke strong Nations after of such as were too mighty and puissant for them to graple withal:
To make their condition still more happy and to endear their Religion to them by a concomitance of earthly blessings, such as Liberty and Peace, etc. Their great and good God will for their sakes judge among many People, and rebuke strong nations After of such as were too mighty and puissant for them to grapple withal:
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by the sweet yet most prevalent force of his word and spirit he will quiet the most turbulent and quarrelsom tempers, persuade them out of all their animosities,
by the sweet yet most prevalent force of his word and Spirit he will quiet the most turbulent and quarrelsome tempers, persuade them out of all their animosities,
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These were the blessings promised more immediately in some kind to the Jews upon their return from Babylon, but more amply and in the best sense injoyed by us under the Gospel, who have the substance of their Type.
These were the blessings promised more immediately in Some kind to the jews upon their return from Babylon, but more amply and in the best sense enjoyed by us under the Gospel, who have the substance of their Type.
and because we are resolved to serve him and to trust in him, we doubt not of his Favour and Patronage, we doubt not of the fulfilling of all his gracious promises,
and Because we Are resolved to serve him and to trust in him, we doubt not of his Favour and Patronage, we doubt not of the fulfilling of all his gracious promises,
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nor our Priests teach for hire, nor our People fight for Religion, build up Sion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity; we are resolved no more to follow vain Idols,
nor our Priests teach for hire, nor our People fight for Religion, built up Sion with blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity; we Are resolved no more to follow vain Idols,
Some of the Jewish Doctors, as the Learned Pocock hath observed, expound the words thus, Till that time all people shall walk in the name of their Gods,
some of the Jewish Doctors, as the Learned Pocock hath observed, expound the words thus, Till that time all people shall walk in the name of their God's,
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and shall not turn into the right way of Religion, until the King Messiah convert them into it; But we of the house of Israel will walk in the name of our God for ever,
and shall not turn into the right Way of Religion, until the King Messiah convert them into it; But we of the house of Israel will walk in the name of our God for ever,
All people which now walk every one in the name of his God, and we also the sons of Israel, all of us, both we and they, in the Gospel days, will walk in the name of our God.
All people which now walk every one in the name of his God, and we also the Sons of Israel, all of us, both we and they, in the Gospel days, will walk in the name of our God.
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And indeed I think we shall not much mistake our selves if we understand the words to signifie the resolution of Gospel Converts, both Jews and Gentiles, to renounce all irregular Worship, all Heresie and Schism,
And indeed I think we shall not much mistake our selves if we understand the words to signify the resolution of Gospel Converts, both jews and Gentiles, to renounce all irregular Worship, all Heresy and Schism,
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and to be constantly and zealously devoted to the service of God, to the profession and practice of the Christian Religion, exciting themselves hereunto by the example of Idolaters who were so pertinacious and obstinate in a false way of Religion.
and to be constantly and zealously devoted to the service of God, to the profession and practice of the Christian Religion, exciting themselves hereunto by the Exampl of Idolaters who were so pertinacious and obstinate in a false Way of Religion.
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2. That those who are Educated or ingaged in a Superstitious, Idolatrous, or any other false way of worship, are very hardly convinced of their errors and drawn off from them:
2. That those who Are Educated or engaged in a Superstitious, Idolatrous, or any other false Way of worship, Are very hardly convinced of their errors and drawn off from them:
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1. All People and Nations even the most ignorant and barbarous will have a Religion, every man will have a God to walk in his name, to advance himself by his Relation to a better being,
1. All People and nations even the most ignorant and barbarous will have a Religion, every man will have a God to walk in his name, to advance himself by his Relation to a better being,
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if not altogether, as fairly acquit themselves of Polytheism and Idolatry as our Roman Christians, and prove that they attributed no more Divinity to their Daemons and Heroes than these do to Angels and Saints, that they bowed with no more devotion,
if not altogether, as fairly acquit themselves of Polytheism and Idolatry as our Roman Christians, and prove that they attributed no more Divinity to their Daemons and Heroes than these do to Angels and Saints, that they bowed with no more devotion,
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and no less reason, to any part of the inanimate world, than these do to an Image or Crucifix, nor in any of their fond Rites and Ceremonies exceeded the degrees of these mens Superstition.
and no less reason, to any part of the inanimate world, than these do to an Image or Crucifix, nor in any of their found Rites and Ceremonies exceeded the Degrees of these men's Superstition.
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but that most, if not all men have owned the same God under several Titles, with respect to the several benefits they received from him, it was that one true God whom St. Paul Preached that the men of Athens ignorantly Worshipped, Lactantius tell us that no wise man ever questioned the being of one God who made and governed all things,
but that most, if not all men have owned the same God under several Titles, with respect to the several benefits they received from him, it was that one true God whom Saint Paul Preached that the men of Athens ignorantly Worshipped, Lactantius tell us that no wise man ever questioned the being of one God who made and governed all things,
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but that the generality of the Pagans of their times, when the Christians disputed with them, did confess that there was but one great God who had several Ministers under him.
but that the generality of the Pagans of their times, when the Christians disputed with them, did confess that there was but one great God who had several Ministers under him.
I cannot stay to produce more Testimonies of this Nature, and I hope enough hath been said to make good the first proposition, That all people do unanimously concur in this belief and persuasion, that there is a God.
I cannot stay to produce more Testimonies of this Nature, and I hope enough hath been said to make good the First proposition, That all people do unanimously concur in this belief and persuasion, that there is a God.
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but to the prevalency of vice, the debauchery of our lives, the general corruption and depravity of mens manners, their habitual intemperance in several kinds? We are naturally born to as good a stock of Reason as our Forefathers were,
but to the prevalency of vice, the debauchery of our lives, the general corruption and depravity of men's manners, their habitual intemperance in several Kinds? We Are naturally born to as good a stock of Reason as our Forefathers were,
Ʋt omnes Religione moventur, as Tully speaks, as all men, all sorts of men, nor only Grecians and Romans, but the most rude and uncultivated people have some sense of Religion:
Ʋt omnes Religion moventur, as Tully speaks, as all men, all sorts of men, nor only Greeks and Romans, but the most rude and uncultivated people have Some sense of Religion:
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So they think themselves not only bound to honour their Country Gods, the Gods of their Fathers, with some pious rites, such as Sacrifice, Prayer, &c. but also to be constant in their superstition:
So they think themselves not only bound to honour their Country God's, the God's of their Father's, with Some pious Rites, such as Sacrifice, Prayer, etc. but also to be constant in their Superstition:
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2. Proposition, viz. That those who are educated or ingaged in a Superstitious Idolatrous or any false or factious way of worship, are hardly convinced of their errors and drawn off from them, All men will walk every man in the name of his God, of what he fancies to be so.
2. Proposition, viz. That those who Are educated or engaged in a Superstitious Idolatrous or any false or factious Way of worship, Are hardly convinced of their errors and drawn off from them, All men will walk every man in the name of his God, of what he fancies to be so.
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This is strongly affirmed in that interrogation of the Prophet. Hath a Nation changed their Gods, which yet are no Gods? Clemens of Alexandria observes that this was the great hinderance of the Heathens Conversion to Christianity NONLATINALPHABET, &c. They thought it a very unseemly and unreasonable thing to recede from the Traditions of their Fathers,
This is strongly affirmed in that interrogation of the Prophet. Hath a nation changed their God's, which yet Are no God's? Clemens of Alexandria observes that this was the great hindrance of the heathens Conversion to Christianity, etc. They Thought it a very unseemly and unreasonable thing to recede from the Traditions of their Father's,
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And he goeth on to shew that nothing else could so much obstruct the entertainment and esteem of Christian Religion as this pestilent and stubborn humour of retaining old Laws and Customs,
And he Goes on to show that nothing Else could so much obstruct the entertainment and esteem of Christian Religion as this pestilent and stubborn humour of retaining old Laws and Customs,
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Unpon which account Athenagoras might well wonder that among all the Laws which were yearly Enacted at Rome, there was never a one made, NONLATINALPHABET, to abate the force of Education, to Establish a liberty of distinguishing between Old and Good,
Unpon which account Athenagoras might well wonder that among all the Laws which were yearly Enacted At Room, there was never a one made,, to abate the force of Education, to Establish a liberty of distinguishing between Old and Good,
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For he makes it evidently appear, that if the prevalency of ridiculous Customs were once disanulled, their Idol Temples would be no more througed with Votaries:
For he makes it evidently appear, that if the prevalency of ridiculous Customs were once Disannulled, their Idol Temples would be no more througed with Votaries:
Yea, It is plain that this was the great and unmoveable prejudice against St. Pauls Doctrine, when he Preached Jesus and the Resurrection, that it was new and strange, as he and Silas were before accused for teaching customs which were not lawful for them to receive, being Romans:
Yea, It is plain that this was the great and Unmovable prejudice against Saint Paul's Doctrine, when he Preached jesus and the Resurrection, that it was new and strange, as he and Silas were before accused for teaching customs which were not lawful for them to receive, being Roman:
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For the Romans then pleaded as much for Antiquity as they do now: they were impatient of any Reformation in Religion, however reasonable and necessary,
For the Romans then pleaded as much for Antiquity as they do now: they were impatient of any Reformation in Religion, however reasonable and necessary,
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because as Dio Chrysostom observes NONLATINALPHABET they knew this would alter their Laws too, which Rome Imperial could not brook, she must and will be infallible and supream, merely because she hath been long reputed so.
Because as Dio Chrysostom observes they knew this would altar their Laws too, which Room Imperial could not brook, she must and will be infallible and supreme, merely Because she hath been long reputed so.
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I know in another place it is made a matter of reproach to the Jews, and an aggravation of their sin, that they served other Gods whom they knew not, neither they nor their Fathers:
I know in Another place it is made a matter of reproach to the jews, and an aggravation of their since, that they served other God's whom they knew not, neither they nor their Father's:
For it is not the continuance of a thousand years (and few of their Errors are so old) that can make any thing in Religion truly Ancient, if it was not so from the beginning.
For it is not the Continuance of a thousand Years (and few of their Errors Are so old) that can make any thing in Religion truly Ancient, if it was not so from the beginning.
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yet whilst we can make it appear, that the Religion which we profess was the Religion of our Lord Christ, of his Apostles, and of the Holy men who lived in the next Ages to them, we cannot justly be taxed with Novelty,
yet while we can make it appear, that the Religion which we profess was the Religion of our Lord christ, of his Apostles, and of the Holy men who lived in the next Ages to them, we cannot justly be taxed with Novelty,
having only undertaken to prove that mens immoderate zeal for Custom, and the example of their Ancestors, doth oftentimes so blind and bias them that they cannot (or at least will not) discern the true nature and reason of things,
having only undertaken to prove that men's immoderate zeal for Custom, and the Exampl of their Ancestors, does oftentimes so blind and bias them that they cannot (or At least will not) discern the true nature and reason of things,
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or make an impartial judgment of Doctrines and Practices in Religion, by which means it comes to pass that they are very obstinate and irreclaimable in their erroneous ways.
or make an impartial judgement of Doctrines and Practices in Religion, by which means it comes to pass that they Are very obstinate and irreclaimable in their erroneous ways.
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And indeed where Error hath but once taken possession, it rules and bears sway, it influences and governs the practices of men with the same absolute and unlimited power, as Truth itself doth pretend to:
And indeed where Error hath but once taken possession, it rules and bears sway, it influences and governs the practices of men with the same absolute and unlimited power, as Truth itself does pretend to:
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this NONLATINALPHABET as the Stoicks call it, this preoccupation of mind, which is the spring and principle of all the Actions of our life, moves with an equal force when we mistake, and when we think aright; and a false persuasion, will make men as resolute in their Religious doings and sufferings as a true one. Saul was as zealous for the Law, as Paul for the Gospel: And while he was under the dominion of a false principle, he was as ready to persecute the Disciples of our Lord, as he was afterwards to suffer for that name. And it is observable that nothing could shew him his error but a light from heaven shining round about him.
this as the Stoics call it, this preoccupation of mind, which is the spring and principle of all the Actions of our life, moves with an equal force when we mistake, and when we think aright; and a false persuasion, will make men as resolute in their Religious doings and sufferings as a true one. Saul was as zealous for the Law, as Paul for the Gospel: And while he was under the dominion of a false principle, he was as ready to persecute the Disciples of our Lord, as he was afterwards to suffer for that name. And it is observable that nothing could show him his error but a Light from heaven shining round about him.
Neither can we hope for the Conversion of any Religious Zealot without many degrees of St. Pauls evidence, without an extraordinary, if not a miraculous conviction.
Neither can we hope for the Conversion of any Religious Zealot without many Degrees of Saint Paul's evidence, without an extraordinary, if not a miraculous conviction.
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Indeed the generality of men are in nothing more tenacious than in their Religious persuasions, and there is this rational account to be given why it should be so;
Indeed the generality of men Are in nothing more tenacious than in their Religious persuasions, and there is this rational account to be given why it should be so;
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but when once they are vouched and approved, we are in point of Prudence and Honesty, as well as in point of Honor and Reputation, bound to proceed in them, which brings me to the third particular, which was this, viz. That
but when once they Are vouched and approved, we Are in point of Prudence and Honesty, as well as in point of Honour and Reputation, bound to proceed in them, which brings me to the third particular, which was this, viz. That
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1. It denotes an owning and profession of the true Religion in opposition to all Infidels and Hereticks, which is well expressed by the Evangelical Prophet. One shall say, I am the Lords,
1. It denotes an owning and profession of the true Religion in opposition to all Infidels and Heretics, which is well expressed by the Evangelical Prophet. One shall say, I am the lords,
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and Surname himself by the name of Israel, that is, both believing Jews and Gentiles shall acknowledg God for their only Lord and Master, and glory in their Relation to him.
and Surname himself by the name of Israel, that is, both believing jews and Gentiles shall acknowledge God for their only Lord and Master, and glory in their Relation to him.
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It consists in an owning of our Religion when it is most maligned and persecuted, professing Christs name when it is every where spoken against, not falling away in a time of temptation.
It consists in an owning of our Religion when it is most maligned and persecuted, professing Christ name when it is every where spoken against, not falling away in a time of temptation.
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When they were commanded not to speak at all, nor to teach in the name of Jesus, no threatnings could silence them, we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
When they were commanded not to speak At all, nor to teach in the name of jesus, no threatenings could silence them, we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and herd.
And we also may properly be said to walk in Gods name, if in these difficult and perillous times we do not only with the heart believe unto righteousness,
And we also may properly be said to walk in God's name, if in these difficult and perilous times we do not only with the heart believe unto righteousness,
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2. Place are we said to proceed and walk on in this name when we add sincerity and perseverance of Practice to this Profession, in opposition to Hypocrites or loose livers. Many that did not only profess Christs name, but also Prophesied in it, and in that name did many wonderful works (as wonderful perhaps as any of those the Church of Rome boasts of) Yet our blessed Saviour disowns them,
2. Place Are we said to proceed and walk on in this name when we add sincerity and perseverance of Practice to this Profession, in opposition to Hypocrites or lose livers. Many that did not only profess Christ name, but also Prophesied in it, and in that name did many wondered works (as wondered perhaps as any of those the Church of Rome boasts of) Yet our blessed Saviour disowns them,
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We cannot in the sense of my Text be said to walk in the name of God, or of Christ, meerly because we call him Lord, Lord, or have his name named upon us, and are called Christians; unless we depart from iniquity, unless we do the will of our Father, unless we tread in our Saviours steps, do the things which he commands us, and walk as we have had him for an example.
We cannot in the sense of my Text be said to walk in the name of God, or of christ, merely Because we call him Lord, Lord, or have his name nam upon us, and Are called Christians; unless we depart from iniquity, unless we do the will of our Father, unless we tread in our Saviors steps, do the things which he commands us, and walk as we have had him for an Exampl.
I know none more faulty and defective herein than those men who pretend most to perfection, I mean our modern Romans who affect not only their Praenomina but Cognomina in Religion, who,
I know none more faulty and defective herein than those men who pretend most to perfection, I mean our modern Roman who affect not only their Praenomina but Cognomina in Religion, who,
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how well they walk in this name let their mercy, their meekness, their gentleness towards all men, their subjection to Princes, and those that are in Authority, their quiet and peaceable behaviour testifie.
how well they walk in this name let their mercy, their meekness, their gentleness towards all men, their subjection to Princes, and those that Are in authority, their quiet and peaceable behaviour testify.
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Or rather let their hellish Conspiracies, their turbulent disordering of all Christian Kingdoms, their cruel and barbarous Massacres and Assassinations, their dissembled Friendships and real Perfidiousness, shame their Hypocrisie. For how grosly have these bloody and deceitful men belied their Masters best name,
Or rather let their hellish Conspiracies, their turbulent disordering of all Christian Kingdoms, their cruel and barbarous Massacres and Assassinations, their dissembled Friendships and real Perfidiousness, shame their Hypocrisy. For how grossly have these bloody and deceitful men belied their Masters best name,
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and by their Practices told the world that he was therefore called Jesus, not because he came to save mens lives, but to destroy them. And if I had time, I might justly reflect upon some Hypocrites of another Denomination (though acted, I doubt not, by these mens influence and instigation) who have boasted themselves as much in the name of the Lord,
and by their Practices told the world that he was Therefore called jesus, not Because he Come to save men's lives, but to destroy them. And if I had time, I might justly reflect upon Some Hypocrites of Another Denomination (though acted, I doubt not, by these men's influence and instigation) who have boasted themselves as much in the name of the Lord,
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and as much dishonoured it, who have first lifted up their hands to God in prayer, and Covenanting, and then lifted them up against his Servants, against his Anointed, against his King and his Priests, in acts of the most unnatural Rebellion and inhuman Cruelty,
and as much dishonoured it, who have First lifted up their hands to God in prayer, and Covenanting, and then lifted them up against his Servants, against his Anointed, against his King and his Priests, in acts of the most unnatural Rebellion and inhuman Cruelty,
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We all go thus far in the way of the Lord, we all profess the Christian Faith in opposition to Jews, Turks and Pagans, and the Christian Protestant Faith in distinction from Papists, and the Christian Protestant Holy Faith, in distinction from Hypocrites and Protestants at large: but this will not denominate us upright walkers in Gods name, unless we shew forth out of a good Conversation our works with meekness of wisdom.
We all go thus Far in the Way of the Lord, we all profess the Christian Faith in opposition to jews, Turks and Pagans, and the Christian Protestant Faith in distinction from Papists, and the Christian Protestant Holy Faith, in distinction from Hypocrites and Protestants At large: but this will not denominate us upright walker's in God's name, unless we show forth out of a good Conversation our works with meekness of Wisdom.
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Our Profession, nay our Faith, will do us no good unless it make us good, good Magistrates, good Subjects, good men, unless it work upon the heart and make that sound and good,
Our Profession, nay our Faith, will do us no good unless it make us good, good Magistrates, good Subject's, good men, unless it work upon the heart and make that found and good,
Our walking in the name of the Lord our God, may be reduced to these three Instances, 1. Our affiance in his Power and Goodness. 2. Our submission to his Authority. 3. Our zeal for his Glory.
Our walking in the name of the Lord our God, may be reduced to these three Instances, 1. Our affiance in his Power and goodness. 2. Our submission to his authority. 3. Our zeal for his Glory.
When in our greatest distresses we can trust in the name of the Lord, and stay our selves upon our God, when after our deliverances, we can rejoyce in his salvation,
When in our greatest Distresses we can trust in the name of the Lord, and stay our selves upon our God, when After our Deliverances, we can rejoice in his salvation,
When under the most unjust oppressions we can commit our cause to God who judgeth righteously, and in the prosperity of our affairs, boast in God all the day long, and praise his name for ever:
When under the most unjust oppressions we can commit our cause to God who Judgeth righteously, and in the Prosperity of our affairs, boast in God all the day long, and praise his name for ever:
When neither the hope of honour nor fear of disgrace, when neither threatnings nor solicitations can move us from our stedfastness in Religion, or tempt us to faulter in our Christian Conformity: we hereby make it appear that we do indeed believe an over-ruling Providence,
When neither the hope of honour nor Fear of disgrace, when neither threatenings nor solicitations can move us from our steadfastness in Religion, or tempt us to falter in our Christian Conformity: we hereby make it appear that we do indeed believe an overruling Providence,
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2. When we submit to his Authority, not going beyond the word of the Lord our God to do less or more, not daring to reject any of his Commands, nor to receive any other in opposition to them.
2. When we submit to his authority, not going beyond the word of the Lord our God to do less or more, not daring to reject any of his Commands, nor to receive any other in opposition to them.
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When we so own Gods Sovereignty as to shake off the Dominion of all Ʋsurpers, not suffering sin to reign in our mortal bodies or the Man of sin to give law to our Consciences, and Captivate us in a blind obedience to all the Dictates and Decrees of his Chair; in a word when we call no Man Master upon earth, nor do the will of the flesh, but in all things shew a ready, constant and uniform compliance with the Divine Will,
When we so own God's Sovereignty as to shake off the Dominion of all Ʋsurpers, not suffering since to Reign in our Mortal bodies or the Man of since to give law to our Consciences, and Captivate us in a blind Obedience to all the Dictates and Decrees of his Chair; in a word when we call no Man Master upon earth, nor do the will of the Flesh, but in all things show a ready, constant and uniform compliance with the Divine Will,
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then do we take the Lord for our God, and walk in his name by owning his Supremacy, and submitting to his Authority. But there is somthing more meant by walking in Gods name;
then do we take the Lord for our God, and walk in his name by owning his Supremacy, and submitting to his authority. But there is something more meant by walking in God's name;
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and the necessity of this Zeal, to our good proceeding and perseverance in our Christian course, is implied in these words of Resolution, We will walk in the name of the Lord our God for ever and ever.
and the necessity of this Zeal, to our good proceeding and perseverance in our Christian course, is implied in these words of Resolution, We will walk in the name of the Lord our God for ever and ever.
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They found it needful to warm and inflame their affections, to excite and carry on their endeavours in Gods service by reflecting upon the most proper motives, that they might raise in themselves an holy emulation by observing other mens practices,
They found it needful to warm and inflame their affections, to excite and carry on their endeavours in God's service by reflecting upon the most proper motives, that they might raise in themselves an holy emulation by observing other men's practices,
and attain a real excellency by striving to out do those who most eagerly pursued an inferior, if not an imaginary good, Every man will walk in the name of his God, and we will not for shame come short of Idolaters,
and attain a real excellency by striving to out do those who most eagerly pursued an inferior, if not an imaginary good, Every man will walk in the name of his God, and we will not for shame come short of Idolaters,
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By such Arguments as these, we may suppose they thought it necessary to kindle such a Holy Zeal in their hearts as might confirm and keep up their Pious Resolutions,
By such Arguments as these, we may suppose they Thought it necessary to kindle such a Holy Zeal in their hearts as might confirm and keep up their Pious Resolutions,
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for his name, his house, his servants, nor for our own fouls, and therefore the Apostle observes, that it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing.
for his name, his house, his Servants, nor for our own fouls, and Therefore the Apostle observes, that it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing.
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But when we take it in a good sense, as it is often taken in Scripture, it signifies an intention of Holy affections, a strong bent of the mind, a restless motion of soul, after Heaven and Heavenly things:
But when we take it in a good sense, as it is often taken in Scripture, it signifies an intention of Holy affections, a strong bent of the mind, a restless motion of soul, After Heaven and Heavenly things:
2. It imports extream grief and indignation to see that which we love despised, and injured, this we see also exemplified in the forementioned Holy man, Rivers of tears, saith he, run down mine eyes, because the wicked forsake thy Laws.
2. It imports extreme grief and Indignation to see that which we love despised, and injured, this we see also exemplified in the forementioned Holy man, rivers of tears, Says he, run down mine eyes, Because the wicked forsake thy Laws.
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3. It imports earnestness and forwardness in maintaining and vindicating the Laws, the Worship, the Glory of God, when they are reproached, corrupted, or any ways endangered;
3. It imports earnestness and forwardness in maintaining and vindicating the Laws, the Worship, the Glory of God, when they Are reproached, corrupted, or any ways endangered;
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So that you see a zeal for Gods Glory implies a vehement affection to the Ways, the Worship, the Ordinances, the Servants of God, a Holy indignation at any contempt or abuse of them,
So that you see a zeal for God's Glory Implies a vehement affection to the Ways, the Worship, the Ordinances, the Servants of God, a Holy Indignation At any contempt or abuse of them,
We must confess Gods name hath by no one thing been more dishonoured, the beauty of Religion defaced, the Peace of the Church disturbed, than by the heats, the hurries,
We must confess God's name hath by no one thing been more dishonoured, the beauty of Religion defaced, the Peace of the Church disturbed, than by the heats, the hurries,
and violences of some mens spirits, who would pass for holy zealots, stout promoters and defenders of Gods Cause; we have known too well the ill effects of a turbulent and inordinate Zeal,
and violences of Some men's spirits, who would pass for holy zealots, stout promoters and defenders of God's Cause; we have known too well the ill effects of a turbulent and inordinate Zeal,
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when too many under a pretence of acting for the Glory of God have despised and vilified the Ordinances of God, Civil and Ecclesiastical, diminished the reputation of their Governours both in Church and State, advancing their slanders and calumnies, which is worst of all from their Persons to their Place and Office.
when too many under a pretence of acting for the Glory of God have despised and vilified the Ordinances of God, Civil and Ecclesiastical, diminished the reputation of their Governors both in Church and State, advancing their slanders and calumnies, which is worst of all from their Persons to their Place and Office.
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and in the late most barbarous and horrid murder of the Arch-Bishop of St. Andrews, the story is so fresh that I need not mention here the aggravating circumstances of it.
and in the late most barbarous and horrid murder of the Arch-Bishop of Saint Andrews, the story is so fresh that I need not mention Here the aggravating Circumstances of it.
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I confess the excursions and outrages of this wild Zeal, in many persons and in some societies, is a subject that we can hardly speak of with that temper and sobriety of mind we ought to preserve;
I confess the excursions and outrages of this wild Zeal, in many Persons and in Some societies, is a Subject that we can hardly speak of with that temper and sobriety of mind we ought to preserve;
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I can only observe to you very briefly, that our Zeal must 1. Be grounded in Knowledg. 2. It must be managed with Prudence. 3. It must be attended with Charity.
I can only observe to you very briefly, that our Zeal must 1. Be grounded in Knowledge. 2. It must be managed with Prudence. 3. It must be attended with Charity.
We must not speak, much less act, wickedly for God, or talk deceitfully for him: our Zeal must take light from the Word, fire from the Sanctuary, we must be sure that we have a calling, a warrant,
We must not speak, much less act, wickedly for God, or talk deceitfully for him: our Zeal must take Light from the Word, fire from the Sanctuary, we must be sure that we have a calling, a warrant,
and a good ground to go upon, and whatever the Jus zelotarum was among the Jews, it will concern us to know this especially, that neither the Laws of our Land, nor the Law of Christ, doth allow any private person out of any pretended zeal for God, to do execution immediately upon a Malefactor, without expecting the Sentence of a Court of Judicature.
and a good ground to go upon, and whatever the Jus zelotarum was among the jews, it will concern us to know this especially, that neither the Laws of our Land, nor the Law of christ, does allow any private person out of any pretended zeal for God, to do execution immediately upon a Malefactor, without expecting the Sentence of a Court of Judicature.
2. Our zeal must be guided by prudence and discretion, it must be wise, as well as warm, we must observe time and judgment as Solomon speaks, moderating our selves according to the occasion, raising the degrees of our zeal proportionably to the value of the things it is exercised about, not spending all our indignation about a trifle,
2. Our zeal must be guided by prudence and discretion, it must be wise, as well as warm, we must observe time and judgement as Solomon speaks, moderating our selves according to the occasion, raising the Degrees of our zeal proportionably to the valve of the things it is exercised about, not spending all our Indignation about a trifle,
Zeal must be like the fire which we keep upon our Hearths, but inlarge or lessen it according to the occasions of the house, we must be always zealously affected, always have that holy fire alive in our hearts,
Zeal must be like the fire which we keep upon our Hearths, but enlarge or lessen it according to the occasions of the house, we must be always zealously affected, always have that holy fire alive in our hearts,
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There is nothing of Bitterness, Cruelty, or Revenge in the true Christian temper, as appears by that notable rebuke which our Saviour gave to his Disciples, when they desired him to command fire from Heaven to consume the Samaritans; Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
There is nothing of Bitterness, Cruelty, or Revenge in the true Christian temper, as appears by that notable rebuke which our Saviour gave to his Disciples, when they desired him to command fire from Heaven to consume the Samaritans; You know not what manner of Spirit you Are of.
their behaviour towards our Saviours person very unworthy and affronting, and their disrespect to Jerusalem, the place of his worship, no less remarkable;
their behaviour towards our Saviors person very unworthy and affronting, and their disrespect to Jerusalem, the place of his worship, no less remarkable;
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Too many indeed, as an excellent person expresses it, believe no Religion to be pure but what is intemperately rigid, no Zeal to be spiritual but what is censorious or vindicative,
Too many indeed, as an excellent person Expresses it, believe no Religion to be pure but what is intemperately rigid, no Zeal to be spiritual but what is censorious or vindicative,
Here I proposed to proceed by these degrees, viz. to shew 1. How much more Christians, as such, are obliged than any other sort or sect of men. 2. How much more we Protestants, than any other Christians. 3. How much more we of the Church of England, in our present circumstances, than any other Protestants.
Here I proposed to proceed by these Degrees, viz. to show 1. How much more Christians, as such, Are obliged than any other sort or sect of men. 2. How much more we Protestants, than any other Christians. 3. How much more we of the Church of England, in our present Circumstances, than any other Protestants.
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The Apostles thought it the greatest contradiction to their Profession, for any men to be called Christians and yet to live in the practice of their former sins.
The Apostles Thought it the greatest contradiction to their Profession, for any men to be called Christians and yet to live in the practice of their former Sins.
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Let the time past of your life suffice you, saith St. Peter, to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, that is, that time past when you were no Christians. Let us who are of the day be sober, saith St. Paul: intimating to them the powerful influence that the Gospel hath upon a Pious, Vertuous,
Let the time past of your life suffice you, Says Saint Peter, to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, that is, that time passed when you were no Christians. Let us who Are of the day be Sobrium, Says Saint Paul: intimating to them the powerful influence that the Gospel hath upon a Pious, Virtuous,
so that faint and weak light of Nature, by which the Heathens groped after God in the night of Ignorance, must disappear when compared to the brightness of the Sun of Righteousness.
so that faint and weak Light of Nature, by which the heathens groped After God in the night of Ignorance, must disappear when compared to the brightness of the Sun of Righteousness.
2. The light of the Mosaical dispensation was not without a great Alloy, or mixture of darkness, the Points of our Salvation were but obscurely shadowed in the Typical or Ceremonial Law, but are now made manifest, fully revealed by him who brought life and immortality to light in the Gospel.
2. The Light of the Mosaical Dispensation was not without a great Alloy, or mixture of darkness, the Points of our Salvation were but obscurely shadowed in the Typical or Ceremonial Law, but Are now made manifest, Fully revealed by him who brought life and immortality to Light in the Gospel.
and of the rewards of Vertue, and also of the Doctrine of Remission of sins, which things were never so fully and fairly represented by any as by our Saviour and his Apostles. But I cannot stay to consider them.
and of the rewards of Virtue, and also of the Doctrine of Remission of Sins, which things were never so Fully and fairly represented by any as by our Saviour and his Apostles. But I cannot stay to Consider them.
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and reasonable, than what was expected under the legal dispensation. Under the Gospel we have no costly Sacrifices, no bloody Sacraments, no burdensom Ceremonies: all the Laws and Institutions of Jesus Christ are in a high degree reasonable and useful, there is nothing commanded by him which is not really good, becoming the Wisdom of God,
and reasonable, than what was expected under the Legal Dispensation. Under the Gospel we have no costly Sacrifices, no bloody Sacraments, no burdensome Ceremonies: all the Laws and Institutions of jesus christ Are in a high degree reasonable and useful, there is nothing commanded by him which is not really good, becoming the Wisdom of God,
and publick blessings to others? What an aggravation then of folly and wickedness, is it in Christians to be disobedient to so good a Master? To refuse so profitable and pleasant a service, wherein duty and interest, work and wages meet together:
and public blessings to Others? What an aggravation then of folly and wickedness, is it in Christians to be disobedient to so good a Master? To refuse so profitable and pleasant a service, wherein duty and Interest, work and wages meet together:
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2. As the advantages of Protestants, so their obligations are greater than any other Christians, than any of the Romish Communion, those whose eyes, he who rivals that title of the Devil, the God of this world, hath blinded, locking up the Scriptures from them in an unknown tongue, not instructing them in any other Doctrines,
2. As the advantages of Protestants, so their obligations Are greater than any other Christians, than any of the Romish Communion, those whose eyes, he who rivals that title of the devil, the God of this world, hath blinded, locking up the Scriptures from them in an unknown tongue, not instructing them in any other Doctrines,
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so much as those of Implicite Faith and blind Obedience: Many errors and imperfections may easily be excused in that Devotion, which is the Child of Ignorance: Any sin will be adventured on, where men are taught the pardon will be as easie,
so much as those of Implicit Faith and blind obedience: Many errors and imperfections may Easily be excused in that Devotion, which is the Child of Ignorance: Any since will be adventured on, where men Are taught the pardon will be as easy,
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and we know those that are committed in the Cause and for the Interest of holy Church, how great soever, are wiped off with a gentle Pennance, if not with a free and absolute forgiveness, yea if it be a bold and daring Crime, such as Treason or Murder, tis by one of Romes miraculous transmutations, not only made a Vertue, but a meritorious one too.
and we know those that Are committed in the Cause and for the Interest of holy Church, how great soever, Are wiped off with a gentle Penance, if not with a free and absolute forgiveness, yea if it be a bold and daring Crime, such as Treason or Murder, this by one of Romes miraculous transmutations, not only made a Virtue, but a meritorious one too.
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No wonder if they Pray short and seldom to God the Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, when the Worship and Invocation of Saints and Angels, particularly of the Virgin Mother (though without any reason,
No wonder if they Pray short and seldom to God the Father, in the name of jesus christ, when the Worship and Invocation of Saints and Angels, particularly of the Virgae Mother (though without any reason,
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no wonder that the common people do not scruple the worshipping of Images, seeing their Teachers have made them Ten Commandments without the Second, by dividing the Tenth into Two. No wonder that so many forswear themselves against the Third Commandment, whilst they believe the Popes power of relaxing Oaths. The Lords-day must needs lose much of its regard and due observation in such a number of other Festivals; nor can the Fifth Commandment keep any good order in Families or Kingdoms,
no wonder that the Common people do not scruple the worshipping of Images, seeing their Teachers have made them Ten commandments without the Second, by dividing the Tenth into Two. No wonder that so many forswear themselves against the Third Commandment, while they believe the Popes power of relaxing Oaths. The Lord's day must needs loose much of its regard and due observation in such a number of other Festivals; nor can the Fifth Commandment keep any good order in Families or Kingdoms,
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whilst the Pope takes upon him to depose Princes, and absolve Subjects from their Allegiance: And since the Doctrine of putting Hereticks to death, the Sixth Commandment hath been but a weak Life-Guard.
while the Pope Takes upon him to depose Princes, and absolve Subject's from their Allegiance: And since the Doctrine of putting Heretics to death, the Sixth Commandment hath been but a weak Life-Guard.
Nor can the Seventh hinder incestuous marriages, or continue lawful ones, if Rome think fit to dispense or to divorce: And we know Princes under the same Authority have leaped over the Eighth to invade the just rights of their Neighbours,
Nor can the Seventh hinder incestuous marriages, or continue lawful ones, if Room think fit to dispense or to divorce: And we know Princes under the same authority have leapt over the Eighth to invade the just rights of their Neighbours,
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and the Ninth must signifie as little, since Equivocation was tolerated, and some think they have quite disanulled the Tenth, by teaching that Concupiscence is no sin.
and the Ninth must signify as little, since Equivocation was tolerated, and Some think they have quite Disannulled the Tenth, by teaching that Concupiscence is no since.
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nay I must declare to you thatsome of their principles have such a direct tendency to deprave mens manners, that if they can be so unreasonable as to believe them, it is next to impossible they should hold honest and good in their practices.
nay I must declare to you thatsome of their principles have such a Direct tendency to deprave men's manners, that if they can be so unreasonable as to believe them, it is next to impossible they should hold honest and good in their practices.
It is the great mercy of God that hath disintangled us from such a Yoke, that hath brought us out of their darkness into a marvelous light, that we are allowed to read and hear Gods word in a language we all understand:
It is the great mercy of God that hath disentangled us from such a Yoke, that hath brought us out of their darkness into a marvelous Light, that we Are allowed to read and hear God's word in a language we all understand:
nothing against the evidence of Reason and Sense, that we have a reasonable service without bodily and unprositable exercises, without a multitude of fond and Superstitious Rites and Ceremonies.
nothing against the evidence of Reason and Sense, that we have a reasonable service without bodily and unprofitable exercises, without a multitude of found and Superstitious Rites and Ceremonies.
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By these and many other blessed advantages of the Protestant Religion are our obligations strengthned to abound in Gods service, to be fruitful in every good word and work, to do the will of God from the heart, and to walk in his name for ever and ever.
By these and many other blessed advantages of the Protestant Religion Are our obligations strengthened to abound in God's service, to be fruitful in every good word and work, to do the will of God from the heart, and to walk in his name for ever and ever.
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if not in her Doctrines, yet in her Government and Worship, forasmuch as in it that order and discipline is upheld, which is best fitted to preserve an even and sober temper in Religion, between the extravaganties of Enthusiasm and the follies of Superstition.
if not in her Doctrines, yet in her Government and Worship, forasmuch as in it that order and discipline is upheld, which is best fitted to preserve an even and Sobrium temper in Religion, between the extravaganties of Enthusiasm and the follies of Superstition.
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In a word, so excellent is the temper of our present Settlement, that there is no such Church in the world, with which men of differing persuasions may more safely Communicate, under which Dissenters,
In a word, so excellent is the temper of our present Settlement, that there is no such Church in the world, with which men of differing persuasions may more safely Communicate, under which Dissenters,
much more might be said of the good Constitution of this Church, and if I had time I might recount many singular blessings and deliverances, which do oblige and ought to encourage us above others to an extraordinary diligence in Gods service.
much more might be said of the good Constitution of this Church, and if I had time I might recount many singular blessings and Deliverances, which do oblige and ought to encourage us above Others to an extraordinary diligence in God's service.
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and to secure them to our selves by our Diligence, our Zeal, our Constancy in Gods service, not glorying, but walking in the name of the Lord our God for ever and ever, that we may make it appear that we who are of the true Church, are true Christians, a peculiar people zealous of good works.
and to secure them to our selves by our Diligence, our Zeal, our Constancy in God's service, not glorying, but walking in the name of the Lord our God for ever and ever, that we may make it appear that we who Are of the true Church, Are true Christians, a peculiar people zealous of good works.
yet nothing bodes greater evil to us than our own Ʋnchristian, our own Ʋnprotestant lives, the general declension of Holy Zeal in all sorts and degrees of men.
yet nothing bodes greater evil to us than our own Ʋnchristian, our own Ʋnprotestant lives, the general declension of Holy Zeal in all sorts and Degrees of men.
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1. I say it concerns us very much at this time to be zealous for the Protestant Religion, not only in regard of its truth and excellency, but also in regard of the manifold oppositions that are made against it, insomuch that we are in great danger of losing it,
1. I say it concerns us very much At this time to be zealous for the Protestant Religion, not only in regard of its truth and excellency, but also in regard of the manifold oppositions that Are made against it, insomuch that we Are in great danger of losing it,
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shall every man walk in the name of his God, and sacrifice his All to a fond opinion? Shall Papists be Zealous for their Images, Phanaticks for their Imaginations, and shall we only esteem it the goodness and wisdom of our moderation, not to concern our selves too far for the honor of the true God, and for the defence of that Religion whose worth we have proved and known so well? Or do we think to secure our selves by a faint resistance when our Enemies bear up so powerfully against us? No, Magistrates must imploy all the strength of Law and Justice, Ministers must reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and Doctrine, and every man must do all that he lawfully can for the honor and safety of his Religion;
shall every man walk in the name of his God, and sacrifice his All to a found opinion? Shall Papists be Zealous for their Images, Fanatics for their Imaginations, and shall we only esteem it the Goodness and Wisdom of our moderation, not to concern our selves too Far for the honour of the true God, and for the defence of that Religion whose worth we have proved and known so well? Or do we think to secure our selves by a faint resistance when our Enemies bear up so powerfully against us? No, Magistrates must employ all the strength of Law and justice, Ministers must reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and Doctrine, and every man must do all that he lawfully can for the honour and safety of his Religion;
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whilst the brunt is not so sharp, whilst the duty of contending is upon easier terms than blood, we may be excused from the necessity of a more fiery contention, our devout Prayers, our exemplary Conversations, our Godly Sorrow for sin past,
while the brunt is not so sharp, while the duty of contending is upon Easier terms than blood, we may be excused from the necessity of a more fiery contention, our devout Prayers, our exemplary Conversations, our Godly Sorrow for since past,
though but in a word, to express your Zeal for Religion especially in the practice and promotion of the plain and indisputable duties of our Common Christianity, we are all agreed that Righteousness, Sobriety, Mercy, Meekness, Humility, Purity, &c. are vertues recommended to us by the common dictates of natural light,
though but in a word, to express your Zeal for Religion especially in the practice and promotion of the plain and indisputable duties of our Common Christianity, we Are all agreed that Righteousness, Sobriety, Mercy, Meekness, Humility, Purity, etc. Are Virtues recommended to us by the Common dictates of natural Light,
and powerfully enforced by the Life and Doctrine of our great Master and his Apostles. Let us then, I beseech you, in the fear of God apply our selves to the serious and affectionate practice of these vertues and graces.
and powerfully Enforced by the Life and Doctrine of our great Master and his Apostles. Let us then, I beseech you, in the Fear of God apply our selves to the serious and affectionate practice of these Virtues and graces.
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why are we not about his Work? why do we not endeavor to live up to the Rules of his Religion? To purifie our selves as he is pure, to be merciful as he is merciful, to be filled with all the fruits of Righteousness which are by Christ Jesus,
why Are we not about his Work? why do we not endeavour to live up to the Rules of his Religion? To purify our selves as he is pure, to be merciful as he is merciful, to be filled with all the fruits of Righteousness which Are by christ jesus,
Would to God I could speak to you with the spirit and bowels, as well as the words of that great Apostle: My dearly beloved brethren, be stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,
Would to God I could speak to you with the Spirit and bowels, as well as the words of that great Apostle: My dearly Beloved brothers, be steadfast, Unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,
How can an exhortation commenced with so much love, pursued with so much earnestness, sweetned with such gracious promises possibly miscarry? In the same breath that we hear of our Work we hear of our Reward too, a little short Work, a great and eternal Reward. What a powerful invitation is this to all that believe, to turn from every evil way, and to be Holy as he that hath called us is holy in all manner of conversation? If any temptation assault us,
How can an exhortation commenced with so much love, pursued with so much earnestness, sweetened with such gracious promises possibly miscarry? In the same breath that we hear of our Work we hear of our Reward too, a little short Work, a great and Eternal Reward. What a powerful invitation is this to all that believe, to turn from every evil Way, and to be Holy as he that hath called us is holy in all manner of Conversation? If any temptation assault us,
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and begin to shake the constancy of our Christian Resolution, what considerations more likely to settle us? to make us stedfast and unmoveable in the work of the Lord? As we know that the temptations which flatter us are very moving,
and begin to shake the constancy of our Christian Resolution, what considerations more likely to settle us? to make us steadfast and Unmovable in the work of the Lord? As we know that the temptations which flatter us Are very moving,
as we feel the allurements of the pleasures and advantages of this world, so we are assured that if we persevere in holiness, and walk in the name of the Lord for ever and ever, there are infinitely better things to counterbalance and outvie the fairest of all the temptations that solicite us.
as we feel the allurements of the pleasures and advantages of this world, so we Are assured that if we persevere in holiness, and walk in the name of the Lord for ever and ever, there Are infinitely better things to counterbalance and outvie the Fairest of all the temptations that solicit us.
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Nullum est Animal praeter hominem quod habeat aliquam notitiam Dei-Solus enim sapientia instructus est, ut religionem solus intelligat, & haec est hominis atque brutorum vel praecipua vel sola distantia. Cic. lib. 1. de legibus.
Nullum est Animal praeter hominem quod habeat aliquam notitiam Dei-Solus enim sapientia instructus est, ut religionem solus Intelligat, & haec est hominis atque brutorum vel Principal vel sola Distantia. Cic lib. 1. de legibus.
