and that with shews and phantastick Images of things, and suffer themselves to be led aside by little Arts of Sophistry and Insinuation into paths immediately destructive both of their Nature and their Happiness.
and that with shows and fantastic Images of things, and suffer themselves to be led aside by little Arts of Sophistry and Insinuation into paths immediately destructive both of their Nature and their Happiness.
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but whereof the wiser and more inquisitive part of the Gentile World were sufficiently sensible, it being NONLATINALPHABET (as Plutarch tells us) one of their most ancient Traditions, that there were wicked and malignant Daemons, that envied good men, opposed their actions,
but whereof the Wiser and more inquisitive part of the Gentile World were sufficiently sensible, it being (as Plutarch tells us) one of their most ancient Traditions, that there were wicked and malignant Daemons, that envied good men, opposed their actions,
and strove to hinder them in the pursuit of Virtue, lest continuing firm and stedfast in a good course, they should after death be more happy than themselves:
and strove to hinder them in the pursuit of Virtue, lest Continuing firm and steadfast in a good course, they should After death be more happy than themselves:
And elsewhere he tells us, 'twas the assertion of Xenocrates, that the whole Aery Region is filled with mighty and potent Beings, surly and ill-natured, which rejoyce in doing mischief,
And elsewhere he tells us, 'twas the assertion of Xenocrates, that the Whole Aery Region is filled with mighty and potent Beings, surly and ill-natured, which rejoice in doing mischief,
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A character that agrees exactly with the account which the Divine Oracles give us of these envious and malicious Spirits, that they walk to and fro throughout the earth, and go up and down from place to place, seeking rest, but finding none, the chief of whom is the Prince of the Power of the Air, the Spirit that worketh in the children of disobedience, NONLATINALPHABET, the Nature that's opposite to all Virtue and Goodness, the adversary the Devil, who as a roaring Lion walks about, seeking whom he may devour;
A character that agrees exactly with the account which the Divine Oracles give us of these envious and malicious Spirits, that they walk to and from throughout the earth, and go up and down from place to place, seeking rest, but finding none, the chief of whom is the Prince of the Power of the Air, the Spirit that works in the children of disobedience,, the Nature that's opposite to all Virtue and goodness, the adversary the devil, who as a roaring lion walks about, seeking whom he may devour;
and examin some of the more successful methods and trains of temptation, whereby the great Enemy of Souls is wont to blow up Mens resolutions for Religion and a holy Life,
and examine Some of the more successful methods and trains of temptation, whereby the great Enemy of Souls is wont to blow up Men's resolutions for Religion and a holy Life,
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for I take it for granted, that most Men at one time or another entertain serious thoughts about these matters, whose resolutions perhaps might ripen into a kindly and generous piety, were they not stifled by the early snares and policies of the Tempter, whose devices are various and infinite;
for I take it for granted, that most Men At one time or Another entertain serious thoughts about these matters, whose resolutions perhaps might ripen into a kindly and generous piety, were they not stifled by the early snares and policies of the Tempter, whose devices Are various and infinite;
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a secret disbelief of the truth of things, unjust representations of Religion, a placing all Religion in a few empty and external pretensions to piety and holiness, a compliance with such Vices as have a shadow and resemblance of Virtue,
a secret disbelief of the truth of things, unjust representations of Religion, a placing all Religion in a few empty and external pretensions to piety and holiness, a compliance with such Vices as have a shadow and resemblance of Virtue,
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I. And first, Men are too often carried off from the paths of Virtue and Religion, by a secret disbelief of the truth of things, by giving way to doubts and scruples about some lighter and less important matters, whereby they are by degrees prepared to question the greater and more fundamental Principles, the Notion of a Deity,
I. And First, Men Are too often carried off from the paths of Virtue and Religion, by a secret disbelief of the truth of things, by giving Way to doubts and scruples about Some lighter and less important matters, whereby they Are by Degrees prepared to question the greater and more fundamental Principles, the Notion of a Deity,
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by which means he unsettled their Belief of the Divine Truth and Veracity, and having blown up this Fort, quickly made a breach for the whole Temptation to enter in.
by which means he unsettled their Belief of the Divine Truth and Veracity, and having blown up this Fort, quickly made a breach for the Whole Temptation to enter in.
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but suffer themselves first to be entangled in some nice sceptical dissatisfactions, which in time grow up into a more stubborn and positive infidelity.
but suffer themselves First to be entangled in Some Nicaenae sceptical dissatisfactions, which in time grow up into a more stubborn and positive infidelity.
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that the existence of a supreme Being is but a dreadful and melancholy fancy, and the invisible terrours of another World but painted flames, kindled in the warm brain of some devout and pious Preacher;
that the existence of a supreme Being is but a dreadful and melancholy fancy, and the invisible terrors of Another World but painted flames, kindled in the warm brain of Some devout and pious Preacher;
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that Good and Evil are but titular and imaginary things, founded only NONLATINALPHABET (as Pyrrho the Sceptic affirmed of old) in custom and human constitutions.
that Good and Evil Are but titular and imaginary things, founded only (as Pyrrho the Sceptic affirmed of old) in custom and human constitutions.
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for the breath in our nostrils is as smoke, and a little spark in the moving of our heart, which being extinguished, our body shall be turned into ashes,
for the breath in our nostrils is as smoke, and a little spark in the moving of our heart, which being extinguished, our body shall be turned into Ashes,
And when once Men have come thus far, to trample Religion under foot, they clap their wings, & nos exequaet victoria coelo, as their Champion Lucretius begins the Triumph;
And when once Men have come thus Far, to trample Religion under foot, they clap their wings, & nos exequaet victoria coelo, as their Champion Lucretius begins the Triumph;
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and that Mens Lives should be answerable to their Creed? And accordingly the same Author represents them by a logick natural enough, arguing at this rate in the very words that follow:
and that Men's Lives should be answerable to their Creed? And accordingly the same Author represents them by a logic natural enough, arguing At this rate in the very words that follow:
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Let us oppress the poor righteous man, let us not spare the widow, nor reverence the ancient gray hairs of the aged, let our strength be the law of Justice;
Let us oppress the poor righteous man, let us not spare the widow, nor Reverence the ancient grey hairs of the aged, let our strength be the law of justice;
For were Conscience once discharged from the obligations of Religion, they could not reasonably hope to be one minute secure and undisturbed in their beloved Pleasures and Possessions,
For were Conscience once discharged from the obligations of Religion, they could not reasonably hope to be one minute secure and undisturbed in their Beloved Pleasures and Possessions,
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Indeed I am loth to think so ill of human Nature, as to believe, however the temptation may succeed with a few, that any considerable part of Mankind should fall under so black a charge.
Indeed I am loath to think so ill of human Nature, as to believe, however the temptation may succeed with a few, that any considerable part of Mankind should fallen under so black a charge.
When therefore the subtil Agent finds this Engin too weak to prevail, at least on the generality of Mankind, he has another at hand, to keep them off from engaging in a sober and a virtuous course, and that is
When Therefore the subtle Agent finds this Engine too weak to prevail, At least on the generality of Mankind, he has Another At hand, to keep them off from engaging in a Sobrium and a virtuous course, and that is
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nor ever gave them such vast appetites and desires, or furnished the Creation with such variety of beautiful and grateful Objects, meerly to tantalize their desires;
nor ever gave them such vast appetites and Desires, or furnished the Creation with such variety of beautiful and grateful Objects, merely to tantalize their Desires;
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and then what becomes of Obedience to natural Parents or civil Powers? what of our Obligations to God as our great Parent and Benefactor? The Laws of our Creature-ship and dependance do necessarily and indispensibly subject us to God as our Creator,
and then what becomes of obedience to natural Parents or civil Powers? what of our Obligations to God as our great Parent and Benefactor? The Laws of our Creatureship and dependence do necessarily and Indispensibly Subject us to God as our Creator,
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so conducive to our Interest, so necessary to the Peace and Happiness of the World, that were they generally thrown off, particular Persons and publick Societies would be immediately hurried into disorder and a Chaos, and Mankind become like a Forrest of wild Beasts, equally savage,
so conducive to our Interest, so necessary to the Peace and Happiness of the World, that were they generally thrown off, particular Persons and public Societies would be immediately hurried into disorder and a Chaos, and Mankind become like a Forest of wild Beasts, equally savage,
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that it binds upon us heavy burthens and grievous to be born, and what it commands is an hard saying, and who can bear it? especially in our fallen and degenerate state, which has laid us under so much weakness and impotency, that considering the necessary and unavoidable infirmities of our Nature, 'tis no great wonder if we do slip and fall;
that it binds upon us heavy burdens and grievous to be born, and what it commands is an hard saying, and who can bear it? especially in our fallen and degenerate state, which has laid us under so much weakness and impotency, that considering the necessary and unavoidable infirmities of our Nature, it's no great wonder if we do slip and fallen;
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His Law is holy, just, and good; His yoke is easie, and his burthen light; His commandements are not grievous, but that whoever is born of God overcomes the world.
His Law is holy, just, and good; His yoke is easy, and his burden Light; His Commandments Are not grievous, but that whoever is born of God overcomes the world.
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He encourages our hopes with the promises of an infinite reward, and by the threatenings of a future and intolerable vengeance, awakens our fears to a due care and caution.
He encourages our hope's with the promises of an infinite reward, and by the threatenings of a future and intolerable vengeance, awakens our fears to a due care and caution.
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and those that are, as 'tis in all Arts and Institutions, are worst at first, which being once broken and conquered, the main difficulties of a Religious Life are overcome,
and those that Are, as it's in all Arts and Institutions, Are worst At First, which being once broken and conquered, the main difficulties of a Religious Life Are overcome,
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and every step of the way after becomes more pleasant and delightful. III. Another artifice, by which Satan is wont to obstruct real piety and a good life, is by tempting Men to place all Religion in a few empty and external pretensions to piety and holiness, devoid of the inward life and spirit of Religion.
and every step of the Way After becomes more pleasant and delightful. III. another artifice, by which Satan is wont to obstruct real piety and a good life, is by tempting Men to place all Religion in a few empty and external pretensions to piety and holiness, devoid of the inward life and Spirit of Religion.
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Some kind of Religion most Men are for, in spite of all the projects and designs of Hell, which because Satan cannot hinder, he'll take care it shall be such,
some kind of Religion most Men Are for, in spite of all the projects and designs of Hell, which Because Satan cannot hinder, he'll take care it shall be such,
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and a conformity of the Life to the eternal Laws of Truth and Goodness, they generally take up in a loose profession, in a few slighty observances, and superficial formalities of Devotion.
and a conformity of the Life to the Eternal Laws of Truth and goodness, they generally take up in a lose profession, in a few slighty observances, and superficial formalities of Devotion.
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Some there are, whose best title to Religion, is the accommodating themselves to some particular mode of administration, that they have joyned themselves to this Mans Church,
some there Are, whose best title to Religion, is the accommodating themselves to Some particular mode of administration, that they have joined themselves to this men Church,
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Others spend their zeal for the Orthodoxy of their private and particular Notions and Opinions, regardless at the same time of Love and Charity, the good of the Church,
Others spend their zeal for the Orthodoxy of their private and particular Notions and Opinions, regardless At the same time of Love and Charity, the good of the Church,
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and the peace of the World, without which all our clamour is but a blind and intemperate zeal, a bitter and unwarrantable passion, consecrated by a more venerable Name.
and the peace of the World, without which all our clamour is but a blind and intemperate zeal, a bitter and unwarrantable passion, consecrated by a more venerable Name.
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The Scribes and Pharises, above all the Sects in the Jewish Church, entit'led themselves to the highest strictnesses and severities of Religion, fasted at every turn, gave alms twice a week, prayed in every corner of the streets,
The Scribes and Pharisees, above all the Sects in the Jewish Church, entitled themselves to the highest Strictnesses and severities of Religion, fasted At every turn, gave alms twice a Week, prayed in every corner of the streets,
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How great a part of the Christian World is trained up in meer outward forms and ritual services, in easie devotions and cheap performances, is too notorious to insist upon.
How great a part of the Christian World is trained up in mere outward forms and ritual services, in easy devotions and cheap performances, is too notorious to insist upon.
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When the main of a Christians Duty shall be reckoned to consist in a few bodily exercises, and corporal severities, in numbering over a set of prayers, which the Votary it may be does neither mind, nor is capable to understand.
When the main of a Christians Duty shall be reckoned to consist in a few bodily exercises, and corporal severities, in numbering over a Set of Prayers, which the Votary it may be does neither mind, nor is capable to understand.
Religion is an inward and a vital Principle, a constant spring of uniform and entire Obedience, that lyes not in forms and shews, in subtilties and disputes, in Schemes of speech,
Religion is an inward and a vital Principle, a constant spring of uniform and entire obedience, that lies not in forms and shows, in subtleties and disputes, in Schemes of speech,
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And whoever takes up short of this, sits down in the porch, and contents himself with a name to live, and may have Religion enough to make him an Hypocrite,
And whoever Takes up short of this, sits down in the porch, and contents himself with a name to live, and may have Religion enough to make him an Hypocrite,
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The politick and crafty Spirit knows very well, that Sin is of so black a nature, that it will never take, especially with the more sober and considering sort of Men, in its own naked shape,
The politic and crafty Spirit knows very well, that since is of so black a nature, that it will never take, especially with the more Sobrium and considering sort of Men, in its own naked shape,
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How came Satan to actuate St. Paul with a spirit of so much bitterness and animosity, such a furious and passionate spleen, against the primitive Believers,
How Come Satan to actuate Saint Paul with a Spirit of so much bitterness and animosity, such a furious and passionate spleen, against the primitive Believers,
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and that with many, otherwise high pretenders to Religion, but because it assumes to it self the plausible pretext of a laudable diligence and frugality,
and that with many, otherwise high pretenders to Religion, but Because it assumes to it self the plausible pretext of a laudable diligence and frugality,
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and a commendable care to make provision for our selves and families, warranted and enjoyned by the Laws of Nature and Religion? And under the shadow of this, the Tempter leads Men into all the extravagant irregularities, into which a greedy and rapacious Mind is capable to betray them.
and a commendable care to make provision for our selves and families, warranted and enjoined by the Laws of Nature and Religion? And under the shadow of this, the Tempter leads Men into all the extravagant irregularities, into which a greedy and rapacious Mind is capable to betray them.
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And thus Satan very successfully leads Men into works of darkness, by appearing to them as an Angel of light, and puts off his temptations under the notion, either of what is virtuous,
And thus Satan very successfully leads Men into works of darkness, by appearing to them as an Angel of Light, and puts off his temptations under the notion, either of what is virtuous,
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Mankind is of a sociable and pliant temper, easily drawn aside with the most, especially with a multitude to do evil, because the by as of corrupt Nature runs that way.
Mankind is of a sociable and pliant temper, Easily drawn aside with the most, especially with a multitude to do evil, Because thee by as of corrupt Nature runs that Way.
Example is a mighty argument, and one of Satan 's most effectual snares, and which many times, without great care and resolution, there is no way to avoid;
Exampl is a mighty argument, and one of Satan is most effectual snares, and which many times, without great care and resolution, there is no Way to avoid;
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And the force of the temptation is so much the stronger, by how much those whom we follow, are persons for whom we have a more peculiar esteem and veneration,
And the force of the temptation is so much the Stronger, by how much those whom we follow, Are Persons for whom we have a more peculiar esteem and veneration,
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and one such instance shall sooner prevail with Men to set upon those things that are just and pure, lovely and of good report, than an hundred arguments shall perswade them:
and one such instance shall sooner prevail with Men to Set upon those things that Are just and pure, lovely and of good report, than an hundred Arguments shall persuade them:
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By these few Instances, we see the lot and portion of the present state, what snares and stratagems, what policies and devices, we are exposed to on every side, what troops of temptations are round about us;
By these few Instances, we see the lot and portion of the present state, what snares and stratagems, what policies and devices, we Are exposed to on every side, what troops of temptations Are round about us;
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that therefore it concerns us to stand continually upon our guard, to keep our considerations awake, to preserve our consciences quick and tender, to be infinitely watchful, that our foot be not taken in any of those snares, that are purposely laid to ruin us, not only in this,
that Therefore it concerns us to stand continually upon our guard, to keep our considerations awake, to preserve our Consciences quick and tender, to be infinitely watchful, that our foot be not taken in any of those snares, that Are purposely laid to ruin us, not only in this,
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For a course of impiety, has not only a fatal and malignant influence upon the affairs of the present state, it does not only tend to consume the estate,
For a course of impiety, has not only a fatal and malignant influence upon the affairs of the present state, it does not only tend to consume the estate,
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when there shall be no ravishing objects, external pleasures, no musical Airs, or boon Companions, to charm Conscience asleep again, no intermitting fits of ease,
when there shall be no ravishing objects, external pleasures, no musical Airs, or boon Sodales, to charm Conscience asleep again, no intermitting fits of ease,
The consideration whereof, ought to allarm our fears, that if there be any care of our selves, any serious regards of our eternal state, we may be wise in time,
The consideration whereof, ought to alarm our fears, that if there be any care of our selves, any serious regards of our Eternal state, we may be wise in time,
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before it be too late, recover our selves out of the snare of the Devil, and become sober and vigilant; because our adversary goes about, seeking whom he may devour.
before it be too late, recover our selves out of the snare of the devil, and become Sobrium and vigilant; Because our adversary Goes about, seeking whom he may devour.
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He is admirably acute and subtil, to plant his engins, to make his batteries in the weakest part, he narrowly observes our tempers and constitutions, our fears and scruples, our dispositions and inclinations,
He is admirably acute and subtle, to plant his Engines, to make his batteries in the Weakest part, he narrowly observes our tempers and constitutions, our fears and scruples, our dispositions and inclinations,
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and accordingly adapts his temptations to us with most success, Ut cujusque studium ex aetate flagrabat, as the Historian remarques concerning the Arts of Catalin, in every period of life he furnishes Men with what is most agreeable to their age and temper. But, alas!
and accordingly adapts his temptations to us with most success, Ut cujusque studium ex Age flagrabat, as the Historian remarks Concerning the Arts of Catalan, in every Period of life he furnishes Men with what is most agreeable to their age and temper. But, alas!
though Men had no foreign Enemy from without to make war upon them, though there were no subtil Tempter to seduce them, there is an Enemy within their own breasts, that lays trains to ruin them;
though Men had no foreign Enemy from without to make war upon them, though there were no subtle Tempter to seduce them, there is an Enemy within their own breasts, that lays trains to ruin them;
All external Objects, though never so ravishing and delightful, could make no impression, were there not a party within, that's false to the true interests of the Soul. Satan, as potent and crafty as he is, cannot ravish our wills, nor force our inclinations;
All external Objects, though never so ravishing and delightful, could make no impression, were there not a party within, that's false to the true interests of the Soul. Satan, as potent and crafty as he is, cannot ravish our wills, nor force our inclinations;
We should frequently review our lives, and call our actions to a severe and impartial examination, that we may know what is their spring and fountain, what their tendency and inclination,
We should frequently review our lives, and call our actions to a severe and impartial examination, that we may know what is their spring and fountain, what their tendency and inclination,
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and Sextius, the Philosopher, never used to go to bed, 'till he had first reasoned and expostulated with himself, What evil habit have I cured to day? what vice have I resisted? wherein am I better than I was before? And certainly, would Christians accustom themselves more to this excellent course, they would quickly find a double advantage flow from it;
and Sextius, the Philosopher, never used to go to Bed, till he had First reasoned and expostulated with himself, What evil habit have I cured to day? what vice have I resisted? wherein am I better than I was before? And Certainly, would Christians accustom themselves more to this excellent course, they would quickly find a double advantage flow from it;
and that our minds would be trained up to a greater wariness and circumspection, and to keep a more strict and severe hand over our own lives and actions:
and that our minds would be trained up to a greater wariness and circumspection, and to keep a more strict and severe hand over our own lives and actions:
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This method once established, would weaken the power of vicious habits, and withdraw the fewel that enflames the fire, 'twould ruin the party which the Enemy has within us.
This method once established, would weaken the power of vicious habits, and withdraw the fuel that enflames the fire, 'twould ruin the party which the Enemy has within us.
Every irregular passion subdued and mortified, is a breach made up in the soul, and leaves less hold for Satan to fasten his Engins and Designs upon it.
Every irregular passion subdued and mortified, is a breach made up in the soul, and leaves less hold for Satan to fasten his Engines and Designs upon it.
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Our Lord has made it part of our daily address to Heaven, that God would not lead, that is, not suffer us to be lead into temptation, but deliver us NONLATINALPHABET, from the power and prevalency of the Devil.
Our Lord has made it part of our daily address to Heaven, that God would not led, that is, not suffer us to be led into temptation, but deliver us, from the power and prevalency of the devil.
If we be sincere and hearty in our striving, we have an invisible aid at hand, the assistance of God's Grace and Spirit, a supply infinitely beyond all the powers of Satan. Besides, God is pleased to animate our Endeavours,
If we be sincere and hearty in our striving, we have an invisible aid At hand, the assistance of God's Grace and Spirit, a supply infinitely beyond all the Powers of Satan. Beside, God is pleased to animate our Endeavours,
The Wise and Good God does not oblige us to eternal labours, to grapple with endless difficulties and oppositions, there is a term and period fix'd to our present warfare, a time coming,
The Wise and Good God does not oblige us to Eternal labours, to grapple with endless difficulties and oppositions, there is a term and Period fixed to our present warfare, a time coming,
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