A sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and citizens of London at the Church of St. Mary le Bow, September the second, 1684, being the anniversary fast for the dreadful fire in the year 1666 by Benjamin Calamy ...
IT is not to be imagined, that the Design of this Anniversary Fast is barely to call to mind those dismal Days wherein this Famous City was laid in Ashes,
IT is not to be imagined, that the Design of this Anniversary Fast is barely to call to mind those dismal Days wherein this Famous city was laid in Ashes,
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In the Verses immediately foregoing my Text the Prophet endeavours to revive the drooping Spirits of those amongst the Jews, now in Babylonish Captivity, who were truly penitent for their past Sins,
In the Verses immediately foregoing my Text the Prophet endeavours to revive the drooping Spirits of those among the jews, now in Babylonish Captivity, who were truly penitent for their past Sins,
and therefore called, v. 15. the humble and contrite ones, with the Promise of God's Mercy to them, in bringing them back at last to their Native Country;
and Therefore called, v. 15. the humble and contrite ones, with the Promise of God's Mercy to them, in bringing them back At last to their Native Country;
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assuring those who put their trust in God, that, tho' now far banished from it, yet they should again possess their land, and inherit the holy Mountain.
assuring those who put their trust in God, that, though now Far banished from it, yet they should again possess their land, and inherit the holy Mountain.
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He observed therefore their Repentance, v. 18. and how they amended their ways, and would heal them, and conduct them safely to their own Land, with abundance of Joy and Peace.
He observed Therefore their Repentance, v. 18. and how they amended their ways, and would heal them, and conduct them safely to their own Land, with abundance of Joy and Peace.
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But if, after so signal deliverance, they should again fall back to their old Courses; if, forgetful both of those sore Evils God had inflicted on them for their Disobedience,
But if, After so signal deliverance, they should again fallen back to their old Courses; if, forgetful both of those soar Evils God had inflicted on them for their Disobedience,
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when restored, to their former Provocations, he tells them, that they should by sad Experience find, that the same Effects would still follow the same Causes, that Sin and Irreligion would again destroy their Peace,
when restored, to their former Provocations, he tells them, that they should by sad Experience find, that the same Effects would still follow the same Causes, that since and Irreligion would again destroy their Peace,
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And now, that they might not in the least doubt of the truth of all this, he confirms it by the Authority of God himself, There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.
And now, that they might not in the least doubt of the truth of all this, he confirms it by the authority of God himself, There is no peace, Says my God, to the wicked.
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to whom the Prophet declares, from the Mouth of God, That there is nothing so destructive of the Political Happiness or Welfare of any People, as prevailing Vice and Wickedness.
to whom the Prophet declares, from the Mouth of God, That there is nothing so destructive of the Political Happiness or Welfare of any People, as prevailing Vice and Wickedness.
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and hath infected all Sorts and Ranks of Men, doth certainly undermine, and will by degrees overthrow the Peace and Happiness of any Society or Community.
and hath infected all Sorts and Ranks of Men, does Certainly undermine, and will by Degrees overthrow the Peace and Happiness of any Society or Community.
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In order to the proving of this, That Wickedness doth obstruct the Peace and Happiness of any People or Society, I shall insist on these three Arguments. 1. The natural tendency of Vice and Wickedness. 2. The Consideration of God's Providence,
In order to the proving of this, That Wickedness does obstruct the Peace and Happiness of any People or Society, I shall insist on these three Arguments. 1. The natural tendency of Vice and Wickedness. 2. The Consideration of God's Providence,
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1. How contrary Vice and Wickedness is to the Temporal Peace and Prosperity of any Kingdom or City, will appear from the natural tendency of Sin and Irreligion, which necessarily produceth many Publick Mischiefs, which we can no ways avoid,
1. How contrary Vice and Wickedness is to the Temporal Peace and Prosperity of any Kingdom or city, will appear from the natural tendency of since and Irreligion, which necessarily Produceth many Public Mischiefs, which we can no ways avoid,
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for the securing the Publick Peace and Happiness of Kingdoms or Cities, they could pitch on no other but those very same Precepts which God hath given us, of doing to all as we would be done unto, of mutual Love and Charity, of strict Justice and Temperance, of Faithfulness, and Meekness, and Patience.
for the securing the Public Peace and Happiness of Kingdoms or Cities, they could pitch on no other but those very same Precepts which God hath given us, of doing to all as we would be done unto, of mutual Love and Charity, of strict justice and Temperance, of Faithfulness, and Meekness, and Patience.
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And lest Men should not be sufficiently moved by the Divine Threatnings, the wisest Governments have always added Temporal Punishments, to restrain Men within those Bounds which Religion hath prescribed to us, without which all Humane Societies would presently fly in pieces,
And lest Men should not be sufficiently moved by the Divine Threatenings, the Wisest Governments have always added Temporal Punishments, to restrain Men within those Bounds which Religion hath prescribed to us, without which all Humane Societies would presently fly in Pieces,
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and the very Powers of Darkness take care to preserve Order and Unity amongst their miserable Subjects, without which, our Saviour tells us, the Devil's Kingdom cannot stand.
and the very Powers of Darkness take care to preserve Order and Unity among their miserable Subject's, without which, our Saviour tells us, the Devil's Kingdom cannot stand.
1. As for the Principles of Religion, the Belief of a God, and a Future Life, these are the very Basis and Foundation of all Society, without which it can never subsist.
1. As for the Principles of Religion, the Belief of a God, and a Future Life, these Are the very Basis and Foundation of all Society, without which it can never subsist.
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This is sufficiently acknowledged even by Atheists themselves, whilst they affirm, as Tully expresses it, the whole Opinion of the Gods to have been feigned by wise Men,
This is sufficiently acknowledged even by Atheists themselves, while they affirm, as Tully Expresses it, the Whole Opinion of the God's to have been feigned by wise Men,
They would suspect all Religion to have been a Politick Contrivance of Civil Sovereigns and crafty Law-makers, by the Fears of an Invisible Power to keep Men in awe and order.
They would suspect all Religion to have been a Politic Contrivance of Civil Sovereigns and crafty Lawmakers, by the Fears of an Invisible Power to keep Men in awe and order.
But Temporal Penalties not being sufficient to deter Men from secret Injuries, at last when Mankind hapned to be under one Ʋniversal Monarch, there arose a mighty sagacious and prudent Prince or Minister of State, the Author of a further Invention, to scare Men from private as well as from open Injuries;
But Temporal Penalties not being sufficient to deter Men from secret Injuries, At last when Mankind happened to be under one Ʋniversal Monarch, there arose a mighty sagacious and prudent Prince or Minister of State, the Author of a further Invention, to scare Men from private as well as from open Injuries;
And this alone hath continued the Cheat in the World to this day, because this Device hath proved so strangely successful for the Ends of Government, to serve which it was first invented;
And this alone hath continued the Cheat in the World to this day, Because this Device hath proved so strangely successful for the Ends of Government, to serve which it was First invented;
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1. That by the Confession of the greatest Enemies and Haters of Religion, the Principles of it are very useful and beneficial to Mankind Admitting all they say for true,
1. That by the Confessi of the greatest Enemies and Haters of Religion, the Principles of it Are very useful and beneficial to Mankind Admitting all they say for true,
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yet it is best for Men to be kept ignorant of this Secret, the Belief of them being of so great consequence to the Welfare of all Kingdoms and Societies.
yet it is best for Men to be kept ignorant of this Secret, the Belief of them being of so great consequence to the Welfare of all Kingdoms and Societies.
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and to set them free from those Fears which Religion propounds to them; this being the readiest and shortest way to dissolve all Government, and disband all Societies.
and to Set them free from those Fears which Religion propounds to them; this being the Readiest and Shortest Way to dissolve all Government, and disband all Societies.
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Unbounded Avarice and Ambition, implacable desire of Revenge, unmeasurable coveting of what is other Mens, unjust Oppression of those whom we have at any advantage, these are the fruitful Parents of Publick Disturbances and Confusions.
Unbounded Avarice and Ambition, implacable desire of Revenge, unmeasurable coveting of what is other Mens, unjust Oppression of those whom we have At any advantage, these Are the fruitful Parents of Public Disturbances and Confusions.
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Lying, Falshood, Injustice, Uncharitableness, and contempt of an Oath, (which is the certain Effect of vain Swearing in common Discourse) these destroy all mutual Good-will,
Lying, Falsehood, Injustice, Uncharitableness, and contempt of an Oath, (which is the certain Effect of vain Swearing in Common Discourse) these destroy all mutual Goodwill,
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Unreasonable Appetites and Passions make Men uneasie and troublesom one to another, and are the necessary Causes of Enmity, Division, Strife, and every Evil work;
Unreasonable Appetites and Passion make Men uneasy and troublesome one to Another, and Are the necessary Causes of Enmity, Division, Strife, and every Evil work;
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Thus I might run over all manner of Sins, and shew how they all, more or less, weaken the Sinews and Strength of the best-constituted Government, where they are commonly practised.
Thus I might run over all manner of Sins, and show how they all, more or less, weaken the Sinews and Strength of the best-constituted Government, where they Are commonly practised.
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A Kingdom or City bless'd with such Inhabitants, what would it be but an Heaven upon Earth? And tho it is hardly to be hoped that ever such an happy Change should be found amongst us, that Religion should gain such an universal Conquest over the Minds of all Men,
A Kingdom or city blessed with such Inhabitants, what would it be but an Heaven upon Earth? And though it is hardly to be hoped that ever such an happy Change should be found among us, that Religion should gain such an universal Conquest over the Minds of all Men,
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yet let me say, That to those small Reliques of Vertue and Piety which are yet to be found amongst us, it is chiefly owing that Mankind live together in any tolerable Peace and Security.
yet let me say, That to those small Relics of Virtue and Piety which Are yet to be found among us, it is chiefly owing that Mankind live together in any tolerable Peace and Security.
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To which I shall onely add the Observation of that great Roman General Scipio, That it was impossible for any State or City to be happy, stantibus moenibus, ruentibus moribus,
To which I shall only add the Observation of that great Roman General Scipio, That it was impossible for any State or city to be happy, stantibus moenibus, ruentibus moribus,
No, his careful Providence is extended even to the meanest thing which his Power created; much more it is conversant about whole Kingdoms, Cities, and great Societies of Men:
No, his careful Providence is extended even to the Meanest thing which his Power created; much more it is conversant about Whole Kingdoms, Cities, and great Societies of Men:
He will not permit them ordinarily to pass unpunished in this State, this Life being the onely time wherein he can reckon with Men as joyn'd together in Civil Societies;
He will not permit them ordinarily to pass unpunished in this State, this Life being the only time wherein he can reckon with Men as joined together in Civil Societies;
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and therefore, besides all the Evils Men bring upon themselves by their Wickedness, the Great Sovereign of the World doth by way of Exemplary Justice inflict sore and desolating Calamities, such as Plague, Fire, Sword, Famine,
and Therefore, beside all the Evils Men bring upon themselves by their Wickedness, the Great Sovereign of the World does by Way of Exemplary justice inflict soar and desolating Calamities, such as Plague, Fire, Sword, Famine,
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I say, it is necessary that God should manifest his Power and Displeasure, by some remarkable Punishments, inflicted on Places generally infamous for their foul Ingratitude towards,
I say, it is necessary that God should manifest his Power and Displeasure, by Some remarkable Punishments, inflicted on Places generally infamous for their foul Ingratitude towards,
when it hath once got an Head, and formed a strong Party, and Men of all Conditions and Qualities are engaged on the side of Vice and Profaneness, all Reason and Argument shall at such a time be easily run down,
when it hath once god an Head, and formed a strong Party, and Men of all Conditions and Qualities Are engaged on the side of Vice and Profaneness, all Reason and Argument shall At such a time be Easily run down,
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God must appear in a great Storm, with Thunder and Lightning, as he did of old to the Israelites, if he would have the Inhabitants of the Earth look up to him,
God must appear in a great Storm, with Thunder and Lightning, as he did of old to the Israelites, if he would have the Inhabitants of the Earth look up to him,
and to examine themselves, whether they were guilty of the same Sins, which had so highly incensed God? And would not they have been glad to have been at good terms and at peace with that Almighty Being, who hath such dreadful Punishments in store for the Refractory and Impenitent?
and to examine themselves, whither they were guilty of the same Sins, which had so highly incensed God? And would not they have been glad to have been At good terms and At peace with that Almighty Being, who hath such dreadful Punishments in store for the Refractory and Impenitent?
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And was it not thus with us, at the the time of the late terrible Conflagration, which we are this day more particularly to call to our minds? I appeal to all amongst you, that were then present at it:
And was it not thus with us, At the the time of the late terrible Conflagration, which we Are this day more particularly to call to our minds? I appeal to all among you, that were then present At it:
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Did you not then humbly acknowledge the Hand of God in it? Did you not then accuse your selves and did not your Consciences loudly charge you with those Sins, that you could not but think did fully deserve so severe Vengeance? Did not some of you blame your Covetousness,
Did you not then humbly acknowledge the Hand of God in it? Did you not then accuse your selves and did not your Consciences loudly charge you with those Sins, that you could not but think did Fully deserve so severe Vengeance? Did not Some of you blame your Covetousness,
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and base prostituting Religion to unworthy Ends, which, with other Sins, provoked God to so great Anger? Did you not then make many serious Promises of better living, should you any ways escape,
and base prostituting Religion to unworthy Ends, which, with other Sins, provoked God to so great Anger? Did you not then make many serious Promises of better living, should you any ways escape,
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that this City should so soon rise out of its Rubbish and Ashes, and all of us return to live in greater splendour and ease than we did before? And O had we lived answerably to those Vows and Promises which this surprising Providence did then extort from us in the day of our Fears, what an holy, what an happy City had this been! But, alas!
that this city should so soon rise out of its Rubbish and Ashes, and all of us return to live in greater splendour and ease than we did before? And O had we lived answerably to those Vows and Promises which this surprising Providence did then extort from us in the day of our Fears, what an holy, what an happy city had this been! But, alas!
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tho' I am loth to speak it, that it is e'en now time for God to think of some more smarting Punishment, more grievous than any we have yet felt, which may give some check to the overflowing Atheism and Wickedness of this Age.
though I am loath to speak it, that it is even now time for God to think of Some more smarting Punishment, more grievous than any we have yet felt, which may give Some check to the overflowing Atheism and Wickedness of this Age.
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but also, where it prevails and abounds, doth, as it were, necessitate God Almighty to visit such a People, especially when they are irreclaimable by any gentler Methods, with such signal and remarkable Judgments,
but also, where it prevails and abounds, does, as it were, necessitate God Almighty to visit such a People, especially when they Are irreclaimable by any Gentler Methods, with such signal and remarkable Judgments,
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Whereas the general Practice of Religion recommends and intitles us to the Almighty's Protection, engages him on our side, secures to us the constant Succours and Aids of Divine Providence.
Whereas the general Practice of Religion recommends and entitles us to the Almighty's Protection, engages him on our side, secures to us the constant Succours and Aids of Divine Providence.
and we shall certainly find the State and Condition of any Kingdom or Society to have been more or less prosperous, according to the Manners that have prevailed amongst them:
and we shall Certainly find the State and Condition of any Kingdom or Society to have been more or less prosperous, according to the Manners that have prevailed among them:
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but at last, when their iniquities are full, (as the Scripture expresseth it) Divine Vengeance hath overtaken them, which hath commonly been so much the sorer, the longer it hath been delaied.
but At last, when their iniquities Are full, (as the Scripture Expresses it) Divine Vengeance hath overtaken them, which hath commonly been so much the Sorer, the longer it hath been delayed.
If we look therefore upon any one whole Kingdom, or great City, as joyned together in one Society, we shall generally find, that according as Vertue, Justice, Temperance, Sincerity,
If we look Therefore upon any one Whole Kingdom, or great city, as joined together in one Society, we shall generally find, that according as Virtue, justice, Temperance, Sincerity,
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There is nothing more evident than this in the whole Story of the Jews, that as long as they continued constant to the Worship of the True God, in that manner he had prescrib'd to them, they either lived in Peace,
There is nothing more evident than this in the Whole Story of the jews, that as long as they continued constant to the Worship of the True God, in that manner he had prescribed to them, they either lived in Peace,
after many various Dispensations of Mercy and Judgment, when they refused to be amended by the Preaching of the Son of God himself, their City was sacked and burnt by the Roman Legions, their glorious Temple demolished, their Polity dissolved,
After many various Dispensations of Mercy and Judgement, when they refused to be amended by the Preaching of the Son of God himself, their city was sacked and burned by the Roman Legions, their glorious Temple demolished, their Polity dissolved,
and that we are not to argue from Gods special Providences towards them, nor draw his Proceedings with Jerusalem into a President to other Kingdoms and Cities;
and that we Are not to argue from God's special Providences towards them, nor draw his Proceedings with Jerusalem into a President to other Kingdoms and Cities;
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Either they fell into Parties and Divisions, and so crumbled into Pieces, or their Strength and Wealth being wasted by Ease and Luxury, they were exposed to the Fury of a Foreign Enemy;
Either they fell into Parties and Divisions, and so crumbled into Pieces, or their Strength and Wealth being wasted by Ease and Luxury, they were exposed to the Fury of a Foreign Enemy;
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This is particularly observed by almost all that treat of this Argument, concerning those mighty Revolutions which hapned in the Four first Monarchies, as they are commonly called
This is particularly observed by almost all that Treat of this Argument, Concerning those mighty Revolutions which happened in the Four First Monarchies, as they Are commonly called
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but the Transgressions & Provocations of the Eastern Nations, which moved God to give them over as a Prey to the King of Assyria, whom he calls by the Prophet the rod of his anger, and made use of to destroy and cut off nations not a few.
but the Transgressions & Provocations of the Eastern nations, which moved God to give them over as a Prey to the King of Assyria, whom he calls by the Prophet the rod of his anger, and made use of to destroy and Cut off Nations not a few.
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When, in process of time, the Persians had sunk into the same Vices for which God had destroyed the Babylonians, how easily and suddenly were they conquered and over-run by Alexander and his Grecians, to whom God gave Success vastly beyond their own Hopes, greater than they themselves could expect, either from the Number or Strength of their Armies?
When, in process of time, the Persians had sunk into the same Vices for which God had destroyed the Babylonians, how Easily and suddenly were they conquered and overrun by Alexander and his Greeks, to whom God gave Success vastly beyond their own Hope's, greater than they themselves could expect, either from the Number or Strength of their Armies?
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After which, the Grecians themselves, being softned by Persian Luxury, and infected with the Vices of Asia, soon submitted to the Romans; of whom the forenamed Cicero affirms, Non calliditate ac robore, sed Pietate & Religione omnes gentes nationesque superavisse;
After which, the Greeks themselves, being softened by Persian Luxury, and infected with the Vices of Asia, soon submitted to the Romans; of whom the forenamed Cicero affirms, Non calliditate ac robore, sed Piate & Religion omnes gentes nationesque superavisse;
And of them it is commonly taken notice of in the Roman History, That whilst their Senators and People inviolably maintained that strict Justice, Faithfulness,
And of them it is commonly taken notice of in the Roman History, That while their Senators and People inviolably maintained that strict justice, Faithfulness,
and then how miserably were they harass'd with Civil Wars? and in the issue became a Prey to Barbarous People, God giving them up to be over-run by the Goths, and Vandals, and Hunns, a cowardly and contemptible People,
and then how miserably were they harassed with Civil Wars? and in the issue became a Prey to Barbarous People, God giving them up to be overrun by the Gothis, and Vandals, and Hunns, a cowardly and contemptible People,
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Should we go no further than our own Country, our own Historians do all along observe, That those great Desolations which have been made in this Island, either by Foreign Invasions,
Should we go no further than our own Country, our own Historians do all along observe, That those great Desolations which have been made in this Island, either by Foreign Invasions,
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and where there are any, such single Instances are not according to God's ordinary establish'd Rule and Method, according to which we ought to expect he will always deal with us.
and where there Are any, such single Instances Are not according to God's ordinary established Rule and Method, according to which we ought to expect he will always deal with us.
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1. Hence we may learn, what great disservice they do unto, and what great dishonour they bring upon Religion, who make pretence of it to the embroiling and disturbance of Societies,
1. Hence we may Learn, what great disservice they do unto, and what great dishonour they bring upon Religion, who make pretence of it to the embroiling and disturbance of Societies,
and therefore nothing ought to be admitted, as any part of Revealed Religion, which is plainly inconsistent with this Prime and Original Institution of God.
and Therefore nothing ought to be admitted, as any part of Revealed Religion, which is plainly inconsistent with this Prime and Original Institution of God.
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I should call that any thing rather than Religion, which makes Men Factious and Seditious, that prompts them to publick Outrages and Mischiefs, that teaches them to burn Cities,
I should call that any thing rather than Religion, which makes Men Factious and Seditious, that prompts them to public Outrages and Mischiefs, that Teaches them to burn Cities,
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and to make Stirs in a Kingdom, that inspirits Men with a fierce Zeal which transgresses all Bounds, keeps no Place or Rank, observes no Mean or Decorum, that is promoted by secret Plots, and open Rebellion.
and to make Stirs in a Kingdom, that inspirits Men with a fierce Zeal which Transgresses all Bounds, keeps no Place or Rank, observes no Mean or Decorum, that is promoted by secret Plots, and open Rebellion.
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If such a Religion could be supposed to come from Heaven, we might change the Words of St. Paul, and more truly say, That God was the Author not of Peace, but of Confusion.
If such a Religion could be supposed to come from Heaven, we might change the Words of Saint Paul, and more truly say, That God was the Author not of Peace, but of Confusion.
and such deformed Visages have appeared to have been disguised under it, that it is to be hoped, that the People of this Kingdom or City will not be easily cheated again into a Belief of the Honesty or Good-meaning of any Persons who joyn in a Party against the Lawful Government they live under, let their Pretences be what they will.
and such deformed Visages have appeared to have been disguised under it, that it is to be hoped, that the People of this Kingdom or city will not be Easily cheated again into a Belief of the Honesty or Good-meaning of any Persons who join in a Party against the Lawful Government they live under, let their Pretences be what they will.
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Especially our Christianity is so admirably fitted for the benefit and advantage of Societies, that were there no Obligation to the Practice of it from the Considerations of another Life,
Especially our Christianity is so admirably fitted for the benefit and advantage of Societies, that were there no Obligation to the Practice of it from the Considerations of Another Life,
yet all wise Men would think themselves bound to the observance of the Chief Laws of our Saviour, were it onely out of respect to our Peace and Security in this present World.
yet all wise Men would think themselves bound to the observance of the Chief Laws of our Saviour, were it only out of respect to our Peace and Security in this present World.
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how much it is the Interest, as well as Duty, of all Governours and Magistrates, in their several Places, to discourage and punish all Vice and Wickedness,
how much it is the Interest, as well as Duty, of all Governors and Magistrates, in their several Places, to discourage and Punish all Vice and Wickedness,
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True Religion tends so much to the Establishment and Prosperity of any Nation, that they whose Office it is to look after the Publick Good, cannot do any thing better for themselves,
True Religion tends so much to the Establishment and Prosperity of any nation, that they whose Office it is to look After the Public Good, cannot do any thing better for themselves,
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And since Christians are unhappily divided into several Denominations and Communions, take that Church, I beseech you, into your especial Care and Patronage, whose Principles do most effectually contribute towards Mens orderly and quiet living together in Societies.
And since Christians Are unhappily divided into several Denominations and Communions, take that Church, I beseech you, into your especial Care and Patronage, whose Principles do most effectually contribute towards Men's orderly and quiet living together in Societies.
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If you can find any Church or Body of Christians in the World, whose Doctrines are more Loyal, whose Government is better consistent with Monarchy, whose Practices have been more peaceable at all times,
If you can find any Church or Body of Christians in the World, whose Doctrines Are more Loyal, whose Government is better consistent with Monarchy, whose Practices have been more peaceable At all times,
and on this account doth she with confidence recommend her self, and all her true Members, to the Care and Protection of those who are in Power and Authority, that they would be so just as to defend that Religion, that Church, which doth best defend and support the Publick State.
and on this account does she with confidence recommend her self, and all her true Members, to the Care and Protection of those who Are in Power and authority, that they would be so just as to defend that Religion, that Church, which does best defend and support the Public State.
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I had much rather leave that Work to your selves, for every Man to smite upon his own Breast, in which he will find a faithful Monitor, I mean his Conscience, which will impartially tell him wherein he hath provoked God,
I had much rather leave that Work to your selves, for every Man to smite upon his own Breast, in which he will find a faithful Monitor, I mean his Conscience, which will impartially tell him wherein he hath provoked God,
and, which is worst of all, too many amongst us have been on all occasions ready to lay all Publick Miscarriages and Misfortunes at the Door of their Governours and Superiours:
and, which is worst of all, too many among us have been on all occasions ready to lay all Public Miscarriages and Misfortunes At the Door of their Governors and Superiors:
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Nay, things tend at present towards an happy Settlement and Composure, and we begin to entertain hopes of living in quiet and safety, every man sitting under his own vine and figtree.
Nay, things tend At present towards an happy Settlement and Composure, and we begin to entertain hope's of living in quiet and safety, every man sitting under his own vine and Fig tree.
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If this be the natural Effect of prevailing Atheism, Prophaneness, and Contempt of Religion, of Hatred and Division, to weaken a Nation or People, to unsettle a Kingdom, to unhinge the Government,
If this be the natural Effect of prevailing Atheism, Profaneness, and Contempt of Religion, of Hatred and Division, to weaken a nation or People, to unsettle a Kingdom, to unhinge the Government,
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What Peace then can we expect amongst us, if, after all these Vicissitudes of Divine Providence towards us, we still continue unreclaimed? When so many not onely neglect Religion,
What Peace then can we expect among us, if, After all these Vicissitudes of Divine Providence towards us, we still continue unreclaimed? When so many not only neglect Religion,
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What Peace can there be in a Land or City where such prodigious Debauchery reigns? where such horrid Oaths and Perjuries abound? where Men sin without shame,
What Peace can there be in a Land or city where such prodigious Debauchery reigns? where such horrid Oaths and Perjuries abound? where Men sin without shame,
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In short, What Peace can there be, as long as there remain amongst us such bitter Envyings and Heart-burnings, such unchristian Separations and Contentions, such Complaints and Discontents under such happy Circumstances of Affairs,
In short, What Peace can there be, as long as there remain among us such bitter Envyings and Heartburnings, such unchristian Separations and Contentions, such Complaints and Discontents under such happy circumstances of Affairs,
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as that no Nation under Heaven is in the like? These Vices and bad Dispositions do naturally tend to our Ruine, besides that they highly provoke God Almighty against us.
as that no nation under Heaven is in the like? These Vices and bad Dispositions do naturally tend to our Ruin, beside that they highly provoke God Almighty against us.
I know well this hath been the great Art used by the Enemies of our Peace to raise Disturbances amongst us, by possessing the Peoples Minds with strange Jealousies and Suspicions,
I know well this hath been the great Art used by the Enemies of our Peace to raise Disturbances among us, by possessing the Peoples Minds with strange Jealousies and Suspicions,
and making several Publick Reformations amongst us, let us all in our several Stations be prevailed upon to do our part, every Man to turn from the evil of his ways, to fear God, to honour the King, to love his Neighbour,
and making several Public Reformations among us, let us all in our several Stations be prevailed upon to do our part, every Man to turn from the evil of his ways, to Fear God, to honour the King, to love his Neighbour,
and mind his own private Duty, and to carry himself as becomes a Christian, in all his several Relations he stands in to other Men, whereby we shall make God our Friend,
and mind his own private Duty, and to carry himself as becomes a Christian, in all his several Relations he Stands in to other Men, whereby we shall make God our Friend,
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Then indeed we should soon see happy Days, and be freed from those Fears and Disturbances that have so long troubled our Israel. This is the best Project for Insuring our new Houses,
Then indeed we should soon see happy Days, and be freed from those Fears and Disturbances that have so long troubled our Israel. This is the best Project for Insuring our new Houses,
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And let not any one now think this a mean and pitiful Contrivance, and that himself hath far better Models and Projects for our Settlement, with which his politick Head labours and is in pain, till he be delivered of them in all Companies;
And let not any one now think this a mean and pitiful Contrivance, and that himself hath Far better Models and Projects for our Settlement, with which his politic Head labours and is in pain, till he be Delivered of them in all Companies;
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since the State and Condition of Humane Affairs is so disposed by God's wise Providence, that there can be no lasting Peace without the practise of Vertue and Religion.
since the State and Condition of Humane Affairs is so disposed by God's wise Providence, that there can be no lasting Peace without the practice of Virtue and Religion.
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Nor let any one think, that by thus reforming himself, he being but one, and perhaps but of small Interest or Influence in the City or Kingdom, it will be of very little concernment or advantage to the whole;
Nor let any one think, that by thus reforming himself, he being but one, and perhaps but of small Interest or Influence in the city or Kingdom, it will be of very little concernment or advantage to the Whole;
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as at Niniveh upon the Preaching of Jonah, upon some great Fright or extraordinary Judgment, when all the People, as one Man, have turned from the evil of their ways.
as At Nineveh upon the Preaching of Jonah, upon Some great Fright or extraordinary Judgement, when all the People, as one Man, have turned from the evil of their ways.
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and every private Man took care to build his own House, and Authority took care of Publick Buildings, till at last single Houses were united into whole Streets, whole Streets into this beautiful and glorious City.
and every private Man took care to built his own House, and authority took care of Public Buildings, till At last single Houses were united into Whole Streets, Whole Streets into this beautiful and glorious city.
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and amending our Lives, I have this day insisted on this one, viz. That it is the onely certain Way and Method of securing the Peace and Happiness of this City, and of our Native Country.
and amending our Lives, I have this day insisted on this one, viz. That it is the only certain Way and Method of securing the Peace and Happiness of this city, and of our Native Country.
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yet are ready to hazard their Lives, to expose their Estates and Fortunes, to sacrifice all that Men usually count dear, to the Service and Preservation of their Country;
yet Are ready to hazard their Lives, to expose their Estates and Fortune's, to sacrifice all that Men usually count dear, to the Service and Preservation of their Country;
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and now one would think it should not be altogether impossible to persuade such Persons, for the same Reason, to live soberly, righteously, and godlily in this present World.
and now one would think it should not be altogether impossible to persuade such Persons, for the same Reason, to live soberly, righteously, and godlily in this present World.
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