or whether in order to the better understanding her self and other Beings, she makes use of a Body of Air shaped out into such Limbs and Sences as she hath occasional employment for;
or whither in order to the better understanding her self and other Beings, she makes use of a Body of Air shaped out into such Limbs and Senses as she hath occasional employment for;
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and the General Judgment, then we are sure this inconvenience will be removed, and it will be repossessed of its antient Seat out of which Violence or Nature had forced it.
and the General Judgement, then we Are sure this inconvenience will be removed, and it will be repossessed of its ancient Seat out of which Violence or Nature had forced it.
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Now this certainty of the Resurrection is a Doctrine, which helps the meanest understanding to conceive the Nature of the Happiness of the other World,
Now this certainty of the Resurrection is a Doctrine, which helps the Meanest understanding to conceive the Nature of the Happiness of the other World,
For in regard we have always been used to dwell in these houses of Clay, the generality would not have been so well able to apprehend the happiness of pure and uncompounded Spirits;
For in regard we have always been used to dwell in these houses of Clay, the generality would not have been so well able to apprehend the happiness of pure and uncompounded Spirits;
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what can we more rationally infer than the last verse of this Chapter? Wherefore be ye stedfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord in as much as no part of our being is lost,
what can we more rationally infer than the last verse of this Chapter? Wherefore be you steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord in as much as no part of our being is lost,
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The first man was of the earth earthy, the second man is the Lord from Heaven, and then it follows, as we have born the Image of the earthy we shall also bear Image of the Heavenly.
The First man was of the earth earthy, the second man is the Lord from Heaven, and then it follows, as we have born the Image of the earthy we shall also bear Image of the Heavenly.
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Now because the nature of opposite qualities is best discovered by their being compared, therefore that it may the more plainly appear wherein the advantage of changing the earthy for the heavenly consists; I shall in the
Now Because the nature of opposite qualities is best discovered by their being compared, Therefore that it may the more plainly appear wherein the advantage of changing the earthy for the heavenly consists; I shall in the
1. Those bodies we now have are inconvenient upon these following accounts. 1. Because of the weakness and uselessness of them when we have them first.
1. Those bodies we now have Are inconvenient upon these following accounts. 1. Because of the weakness and uselessness of them when we have them First.
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Though our deriving our Beings from those of our own Nature, and coming Infants into the World, is a great promoter of kindness and good correspondence,
Though our deriving our Beings from those of our own Nature, and coming Infants into the World, is a great promoter of kindness and good correspondence,
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Now because we are accustomed at first for several years together to make our sences Umpires of the value of things, this forestalls our judgment, with a good opinion of them, which makes us more inclinable to please them afterwards,
Now Because we Are accustomed At First for several Years together to make our Senses Umpires of the valve of things, this forestalls our judgement, with a good opinion of them, which makes us more inclinable to please them afterwards,
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we are apt to take up odd prejudices, and to be possess'd with unaccountable fears, which the reason of our whole life often finds impossible to conquer:
we Are apt to take up odd prejudices, and to be possessed with unaccountable fears, which the reason of our Whole life often finds impossible to conquer:
It must be granted therefore that Adam had a great advantage above his posterity, by being created a perfect man, without running through the weakness and folly of Infancy and Childhood:
It must be granted Therefore that Adam had a great advantage above his posterity, by being created a perfect man, without running through the weakness and folly of Infancy and Childhood:
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than they would have been if his reason had come to him byassed and tinctured with those impressions, which the long weakness & unserviceableness of his body had made upon it.
than they would have been if his reason had come to him biased and tinctured with those impressions, which the long weakness & unserviceableness of his body had made upon it.
and when they are once fitted for the service of the Soul, and we begin to understand what they are good for, it is not long before they decline into Age and Indisposition,
and when they Are once fitted for the service of the Soul, and we begin to understand what they Are good for, it is not long before they decline into Age and Indisposition,
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yet when life is going down the Hill, its motion is not so slow, but that it may be perceived in a little time, especially if it be pushed forward by any accidental distemper.
yet when life is going down the Hill, its motion is not so slow, but that it may be perceived in a little time, especially if it be pushed forward by any accidental distemper.
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That our passions, at least the violence of them, are immediately caused by the motion of the spirits, that is the finer parts of the Blood, will appear,
That our passion, At least the violence of them, Are immediately caused by the motion of the spirits, that is the finer parts of the Blood, will appear,
if we consider, that those who have a greater stock of spirits supplied them from youth or intemperance, are soonest overborn which disorders of this nature.
if we Consider, that those who have a greater stock of spirits supplied them from youth or intemperance, Are soonest overborne which disorders of this nature.
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For if we had nothing but dry reason and cool Blood to contrive and execute for us, our apprehensions in many cases would be too flow, and our endeavours faint:
For if we had nothing but dry reason and cool Blood to contrive and execute for us, our apprehensions in many cases would be too flow, and our endeavours faint:
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they make us dote almost to Frensy upon trifles, and by being too kindly entertained by us, improve a sudden disgust against our Neighbour into a setled and habitual malice;
they make us dote almost to Frenzy upon trifles, and by being too kindly entertained by us, improve a sudden disgust against our Neighbour into a settled and habitual malice;
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Some are said to have absolutely lost their wits in their anger, and raved themselves into Bedlam; and others we may observe are over-joyed to perfect folly and ridiculousness.
some Are said to have absolutely lost their wits in their anger, and raved themselves into Bedlam; and Others we may observe Are overjoyed to perfect folly and ridiculousness.
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insomuch that it may be a question whether all the Fire, and Feinds in Hell, are a greater punishment to the wicked than the guilt of their own Consciences;
insomuch that it may be a question whither all the Fire, and Fiend in Hell, Are a greater punishment to the wicked than the guilt of their own Consciences;
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or the more abstracted and immediate operations of the mind, is, because the Soul is not only liable to this disturbance purely upon the account of its Union with the Body,
or the more abstracted and immediate operations of the mind, is, Because the Soul is not only liable to this disturbance purely upon the account of its union with the Body,
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and when we consider what a vast number of parts the Body consists of, many of which are very fine and slenderly tyed together (otherwise they would be unserviceable) and upon this account are easily put into disorder,
and when we Consider what a vast number of parts the Body consists of, many of which Are very fine and slenderly tied together (otherwise they would be unserviceable) and upon this account Are Easily put into disorder,
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& many other unavoidable accidents, when we consider all these things, I say, we have great cause to admire and bless the providence of God that our bodies are not oftener put out of order than they are.
& many other unavoidable accidents, when we Consider all these things, I say, we have great cause to admire and bless the providence of God that our bodies Are not oftener put out of order than they Are.
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Now, though some decays of the Body are unobserved by us, yet generally when there is any considerable jarr made in the wheels of this curious Machine;
Now, though Some decays of the Body Are unobserved by us, yet generally when there is any considerable jarr made in the wheels of this curious Machine;
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when any thing of this nature happens, the Soul usually hath notice of it, which unacceptable news is that which we call pain, which is sometimes so pungent and afflicting, that it makes all worldly blessings insignificant to us, insomuch that there are not many who have experienced any accute distemper, who would not,
when any thing of this nature happens, the Soul usually hath notice of it, which unacceptable news is that which we call pain, which is sometime so pungent and afflicting, that it makes all worldly blessings insignificant to us, insomuch that there Are not many who have experienced any acute distemper, who would not,
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Now if it be asked why God hath made the Soul so deeply sensible of the injuries which the Body receives, I suppose these following Reasons (without adding any more) may be a sufficient satisfaction to such an enquiry.
Now if it be asked why God hath made the Soul so deeply sensible of the injuries which the Body receives, I suppose these following Reasons (without adding any more) may be a sufficient satisfaction to such an enquiry.
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1. Therefore we may rationally conclude that God hath made the Soul liable to impressions of this nature, that we might be more careful to preserve the body from falling into decay.
1. Therefore we may rationally conclude that God hath made the Soul liable to impressions of this nature, that we might be more careful to preserve the body from falling into decay.
now if the Soul was not intimately affected with alterations of this nature, and concerned upon its own account to procure the welfare of its companion;
now if the Soul was not intimately affected with alterations of this nature, and concerned upon its own account to procure the welfare of its Companion;
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For the mind would be so much taken up with its own business, that were it not admonished of the necessities of the Body by partaking of the inconveniencies of them, they would be often neglected;
For the mind would be so much taken up with its own business, that were it not admonished of the necessities of the Body by partaking of the inconveniences of them, they would be often neglected;
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men of Covetous, Ambitious or Contemplative minds, rather than have their designs, and pleasures interrupted, would be apt to deny the body its due maintenance in eating and sleeping;
men of Covetous, Ambitious or Contemplative minds, rather than have their designs, and pleasures interrupted, would be apt to deny the body its due maintenance in eating and sleeping;
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by the trouble and uneasiness of watching and abstinence, were it not for the pain of a wound or distemper, we should often let them run till they were incureable:
by the trouble and uneasiness of watching and abstinence, were it not for the pain of a wound or distemper, we should often let them run till they were incurable:
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In this case many would serve their bodies as they do their houses, which because they do not feel them smart when they decay, they let them drop for want of timely repairing.
In this case many would serve their bodies as they do their houses, which Because they do not feel them smart when they decay, they let them drop for want of timely repairing.
To be above the threatnings of ill men, and to submit to any pain and hardship, rather than depart from those Opinions and Practices which we believe to be right and necessary, is an argument of true greatness of mind,
To be above the threatenings of ill men, and to submit to any pain and hardship, rather than depart from those Opinions and Practices which we believe to be right and necessary, is an argument of true greatness of mind,
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Now the Body, by laying us open to almost all sorts of injuries we are capable of receiving, gives us an opportunity of exercising our Patience and Fortitude in suffering in obedience to God's commands.
Now the Body, by laying us open to almost all sorts of injuries we Are capable of receiving, gives us an opportunity of exercising our Patience and Fortitude in suffering in Obedience to God's commands.
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To these virtues the imperfection and defenceless state of our Bodies advances us; for, were we proof against all misfortune, we should be uncapable of this honour;
To these Virtues the imperfection and defenceless state of our Bodies advances us; for, were we proof against all misfortune, we should be uncapable of this honour;
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for patience supposes us to lye under the sense of a present evil; take away the affliction, and there will be no appearance of the virtue left behind;
for patience supposes us to lie under the sense of a present evil; take away the affliction, and there will be no appearance of the virtue left behind;
Many sins do naturally bring indisposition and diseases upon the Body, the dread and experience of which does not seldom restrain and bring us off from them:
Many Sins do naturally bring indisposition and diseases upon the Body, the dread and experience of which does not seldom restrain and bring us off from them:
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& what a slender hold they have of it, are oftentimes a good expedient, not only for the reclaiming those vices which depend upon the ill use of the Body, but of a general Reformation:
& what a slender hold they have of it, Are oftentimes a good expedient, not only for the reclaiming those vices which depend upon the ill use of the Body, but of a general Reformation:
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For, did mens Bodies fret out like their cloaths, without any considerable trouble to those that wore them, we have reason to believe the Soul would fare much the worse for it,
For, did men's Bodies fret out like their clothes, without any considerable trouble to those that wore them, we have reason to believe the Soul would fare much the Worse for it,
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and be oftener sent into the other World in an unprovided and forlorn condition. So that without question, we are as much bound to thank God for the infirmities,
and be oftener sent into the other World in an unprovided and forlorn condition. So that without question, we Are as much bound to thank God for the infirmities,
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whereas, had the Union of the Soul and Body been so strong, that a man might have continued under the sharpest torments for some months or years together,
whereas, had the union of the Soul and Body been so strong, that a man might have continued under the Sharpest torments for Some months or Years together,
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Now that the present condition of our Bodies does hinder our proficiency in this so excellent an accomplishment, appears from what has been said already. As
Now that the present condition of our Bodies does hinder our proficiency in this so excellent an accomplishment, appears from what has been said already. As
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That the passions which the Body subjects us to, are sometimes an occasion that we do not examine things with that deliberation and indifferency which is necessary to the finding â–ª out moral Truth;
That the passion which the Body subject's us to, Are sometime an occasion that we do not examine things with that deliberation and indifferency which is necessary to the finding â–ª out moral Truth;
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For example, a man of a melancholick and gloomy temper, if he gives way to it, will be in some danger of perplexing his imagination with infinite and unreasonable fears concerning God Almighty,
For Exampl, a man of a melancholic and gloomy temper, if he gives Way to it, will be in Some danger of perplexing his imagination with infinite and unreasonable fears Concerning God Almighty,
as if he was a Humoursom or implacable Being; and consequently such a person may be more easily proselyted to the Doctrines of Superstition, or despair:
as if he was a Humoursome or implacable Being; and consequently such a person may be more Easily proselyted to the Doctrines of Superstition, or despair:
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Whereas another of a bolder and more sanguine Constitution, will be rather tempted to presume too much upon Gods goodness, magnifying his mercy to the prejudice of his wisdom and justice:
Whereas Another of a bolder and more sanguine Constitution, will be rather tempted to presume too much upon God's Goodness, magnifying his mercy to the prejudice of his Wisdom and Justice:
And if he happens to fall upon ill Books or Company, he will be dispos'd to dilute his Creed with Principles of Libertinism, that so he may make it more agreeable to the Complexion of his Body,
And if he happens to fallen upon ill Books or Company, he will be disposed to dilute his Creed with Principles of Libertinism, that so he may make it more agreeable to the Complexion of his Body,
3. Bodily pain is likewise no small impediment to the enlarging our understandings, because while it continues upon us, it takes off our thoughts from other things,
3. Bodily pain is likewise no small impediment to the enlarging our understandings, Because while it continues upon us, it Takes off our thoughts from other things,
their utmost curiosity and thirst after knowledge shall be satisfied in the next; without being encumbered with that labour and difficulty which attends very inconsiderable Attainments here.
their utmost curiosity and thirst After knowledge shall be satisfied in the next; without being encumbered with that labour and difficulty which attends very inconsiderable Attainments Here.
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1 Cor. 13. Joh. 1. 3. To what hath been said upon this Argument if we add that considerable number of hours which those who are most covetous of their time are obliged to spend in eating, sleeping and recreation;
1 Cor. 13. John 1. 3. To what hath been said upon this Argument if we add that considerable number of hours which those who Are most covetous of their time Are obliged to spend in eating, sleeping and recreation;
But notwithstanding these inconveniencies with which our bodys are attended in this state of imperfection, we are not to complain as if God had dealt hardly with us;
But notwithstanding these inconveniences with which our bodies Are attended in this state of imperfection, we Are not to complain as if God had dealt hardly with us;
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besides, how impatient soever men may sometimes be under extremity of pain, yet their general behaviour is a plain argument that they have no contemptible Opinion of their Bodies,
beside, how impatient soever men may sometime be under extremity of pain, yet their general behaviour is a plain argument that they have no contemptible Opinion of their Bodies,
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for they are commonly loath to leave them when they are at their worst condition: Let us therefore be thankful that God hath made them so commodious for us now,
for they Are commonly loath to leave them when they Are At their worst condition: Let us Therefore be thankful that God hath made them so commodious for us now,
all unevenness and roughness of parts will then be filed into an exact serviceableness, and the Soul will no longer labour under the disorders of an unweildy and incompliant constitution:
all unevenness and roughness of parts will then be filed into an exact serviceableness, and the Soul will no longer labour under the disorders of an unwieldy and incompliant constitution:
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which we shall cease to wonder at if we consider that were a man born Deaf or Blind it would be impossible for him to have the Vulgar notion of sound or colour:
which we shall cease to wonder At if we Consider that were a man born Deaf or Blind it would be impossible for him to have the vulgar notion of found or colour:
This is indeed to bear the Image of the Heavenly, of which we are assured from more places than the Text. As Philip. 3. 21. the Apostle affirms, Our Saviour shall change our vile Bodies, that they may be like his glorious Body, a representation of which we have at his Transfiguration,
This is indeed to bear the Image of the Heavenly, of which we Are assured from more places than the Text. As Philip. 3. 21. the Apostle affirms, Our Saviour shall change our vile Bodies, that they may be like his glorious Body, a representation of which we have At his Transfiguration,
St. Iohn after he hath described the general Resurrection, Rev. 20. in the 21 chap. v. 4. proceeds to mention the unchangeable happiness of the Heavenly Inhabitants, where enlarging upon their privative advantages, he informs us, that there shall be no more death,
Saint John After he hath described the general Resurrection, Rev. 20. in the 21 chap. v. 4. proceeds to mention the unchangeable happiness of the Heavenly Inhabitants, where enlarging upon their privative advantages, he informs us, that there shall be no more death,
or if the parts do fly off as they do now, it's easie with God to supply them with new ones immediately made fit, without the trouble of eating, or concoction:
or if the parts do fly off as they do now, it's easy with God to supply them with new ones immediately made fit, without the trouble of eating, or concoction:
But whether by any of these ways, or which of them they will continue immortal, whether by the settled course of Providence, or by Miracle, is neither material to dispute, nor possible to determine;
But whither by any of these ways, or which of them they will continue immortal, whither by the settled course of Providence, or by Miracle, is neither material to dispute, nor possible to determine;
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Now from what we experience here, we may in some measure conceive how considerable an addition it will be to our happiness to have our Earthy part refined into such a state of perfection as I have been describing:
Now from what we experience Here, we may in Some measure conceive how considerable an addition it will be to our happiness to have our Earthy part refined into such a state of perfection as I have been describing:
To have the wisdom and experience of Age without the sickness and uneasiness attending it; and the sprightlyness and vigour of youth separated from its usual rashness and indiscretion.
To have the Wisdom and experience of Age without the sickness and uneasiness attending it; and the sprightlyness and vigour of youth separated from its usual rashness and indiscretion.
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Therefore the consideration of the frail condition of our Bodies here, and the improvements they will be advanced to hereafter, ought to make us entertain a low opinion of the pleasures of sence;
Therefore the consideration of the frail condition of our Bodies Here, and the improvements they will be advanced to hereafter, ought to make us entertain a low opinion of the pleasures of sense;
We should consider that the Body is not able to provide for it self; it's pleasures are not of it's own growth, but must be supplied from Forreign Parts,
We should Consider that the Body is not able to provide for it self; it's pleasures Are not of it's own growth, but must be supplied from Foreign Parts,
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What are these satisfactions but only short respits from bodily pain and trouble? for after the uneasiness of hunger and thirst is over, the pleasure of eating and drinking immediately ceases;
What Are these satisfactions but only short respites from bodily pain and trouble? for After the uneasiness of hunger and thirst is over, the pleasure of eating and drinking immediately ceases;
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And when God hath made us little lower than the Angels, ought we not to blush to make our selves less than the Beasts that perish? Now that sensuality does degrade us in this manner is apparent, it being unquestionably more scandalous and uncreditable to abuse the use of Reason, than to want it;
And when God hath made us little lower than the Angels, ought we not to blush to make our selves less than the Beasts that perish? Now that sensuality does degrade us in this manner is apparent, it being unquestionably more scandalous and uncreditable to abuse the use of Reason, than to want it;
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A man that makes himself a Beggar by ill Menage, and Luxury, is in the true estimation of things a much more despicable person than he that is born to that low condition,
A man that makes himself a Beggar by ill Manage, and Luxury, is in the true estimation of things a much more despicable person than he that is born to that low condition,
Whereas other creatures act according to the Instincts and Appetities which Providence hath put into them, it being as impossible for them to rise above their natures,
Whereas other creatures act according to the Instincts and Appetites which Providence hath put into them, it being as impossible for them to rise above their nature's,
God hath made our Bodies of a frail Constitution, and liable to many inconveniencies; that we might aspire after a higher and more confirmed happiness;
God hath made our Bodies of a frail Constitution, and liable to many inconveniences; that we might aspire After a higher and more confirmed happiness;
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Besides, upon the account that our Bodies make us liable to pain and diseases, we have thereby an occasion of exercising many virtues, which otherwise we could not have:
Beside, upon the account that our Bodies make us liable to pain and diseases, we have thereby an occasion of exercising many Virtues, which otherwise we could not have:
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The Honour of our Christian warfare consists in the laboriousness and hazard of it, and the strength of our virtue lies in the weakness of our condition;
The Honour of our Christian warfare consists in the laboriousness and hazard of it, and the strength of our virtue lies in the weakness of our condition;
and though we are made a little lower than the Angels, yet (with all respect be it spoken to those superiour Beings) upon this account we seem to have some advantage of them;
and though we Are made a little lower than the Angels, yet (with all respect be it spoken to those superior Beings) upon this account we seem to have Some advantage of them;
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but to resist the temptations they expose us to, with resolution to bear the pains and infirmities of them, with submission and contentedness, considering that in a discreet and Christian management of these things, a great part of our obedience, and future reward consists:
but to resist the temptations they expose us to, with resolution to bear the pains and infirmities of them, with submission and contentedness, considering that in a discreet and Christian management of these things, a great part of our Obedience, and future reward consists:
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making them contribute to the improvement of Reason, and the exercise of Virtue: If they decay in such service, they will fall with honour, and rise with advantage.
making them contribute to the improvement of Reason, and the exercise of Virtue: If they decay in such service, they will fallen with honour, and rise with advantage.
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