A SERMON Preached in Christs Church at Bristol, At the Assizes holden for that City and County, August 1. 1676. St. Matth. 24. 12. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
A SERMON Preached in Christ Church At Bristol, At the Assizes held for that city and County, August 1. 1676. Saint Matthew 24. 12. And Because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
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'Tis a caution justly given by Solomon; say not, what is the cause that the former days were better then these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this.
It's a caution justly given by Solomon; say not, what is the cause that the former days were better then these? for thou dost not inquire wisely Concerning this.
It hath had its open alternations and seasons of sinking sometimes into viece and of recovering it self again at other times to some competent degrees of vertue;
It hath had its open alternations and seasons of sinking sometime into viece and of recovering it self again At other times to Some competent Degrees of virtue;
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else we had long since come to those sad Hercules pillars whereof the Poet so satyrically speaketh, Non habet ulterius quod nostris moribus addat posteritas.
Else we had long since come to those sad Hercules pillars whereof the Poet so satirically speaks, Non habet ulterius quod nostris moribus addat posteritas.
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If a pious Iosiah comes forth after a wretched Amon; 'tis as true a wicked Manasseh may succeed a righteous Hezechiah. This decay touching these last days, 'tis not only the conplaint of the vulgar (where we have many times as much passion,
If a pious Josiah comes forth After a wretched Amon; it's as true a wicked Manasses may succeed a righteous Hezekiah. This decay touching these last days, it's not only the conplaint of the Vulgar (where we have many times as much passion,
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We have in this and the next Chapter our Saviours memorable prediction both of the destruction of Ierusalem, and of the end of the world, The former as some Embleme, and adumbration of the latter.
We have in this and the next Chapter our Saviors memorable prediction both of the destruction of Ierusalem, and of the end of the world, The former as Some Emblem, and adumbration of the latter.
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Plain it is from all writers, scarce any judgement (in many circumstances) fuller of consternation then that which befell these hard hearted Iews for their rejection of Christ, Their sin 'twas dearly bought, dearly paid for.
Plain it is from all writers, scarce any judgement (in many Circumstances) fuller of consternation then that which befell these hard hearted Iews for their rejection of christ, Their since 'twas dearly bought, dearly paid for.
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That kingdom which had sometime appeared as Princess among the provinces; that City which had been so honourably stiled, the joy and beauty of the whole earth;
That Kingdom which had sometime appeared as Princess among the Provinces; that city which had been so honourably styled, the joy and beauty of the Whole earth;
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And if Iosephus (their own historian) may be believed, NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Travellers passing by could scarce see or say; here was once Ierusalem.
And if Iosephus (their own historian) may be believed,, etc. Travellers passing by could scarce see or say; Here was once Ierusalem.
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Turnus Rufus (that NONLATINALPHABET, that Wicked wretch, as the Jewish writers with indignation call him) had now drawn a plough in scorn over that very place, where formerly the Temple stood.
Turnus Rufus (that, that Wicked wretch, as the Jewish writers with Indignation call him) had now drawn a plough in scorn over that very place, where formerly the Temple stood.
Thus was the admired Naomi become now another Marah. The joyous City and people made a sad spectacle of astonishment, a second Shilo, a pillar of salt, a terrour and warning to all. Men and Brethren!
Thus was the admired Naomi become now Another Marah. The joyous city and people made a sad spectacle of astonishment, a second Shilo, a pillar of salt, a terror and warning to all. Men and Brothers!
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Iniquity, that is, (taking the word as Grotius in a restrictive sense) the iniquity of persecutions, the continuance and encrease of their savage cruelties against Christians.
Iniquity, that is, (taking the word as Grotius in a restrictive sense) the iniquity of persecutions, the Continuance and increase of their savage cruelties against Christians.
Or 2dly, Iniquitie, that is (say others) those manifold scandals, which not long after did arise, some from the persons seducing, such as Benchochab, that false son of the stars, with his wilde rabble after him:
Or 2dly, Iniquity, that is (say Others) those manifold scandals, which not long After did arise, Some from the Persons seducing, such as Benchochab, that false son of the Stars, with his wild rabble After him:
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And so unable have others been, to step over this stone of offence, and to continue (notwithstanding this sore temptation) a sober constant love to deserted, slighted truth.
And so unable have Others been, to step over this stone of offence, and to continue (notwithstanding this soar temptation) a Sobrium constant love to deserted, slighted truth.
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3ly, And lastly, Iniquitie, that is, taking the expression (as some others) at a greater latitude, it then importeth, Communem naturae humanae pravitatem, the common pravity of humane nature.
3ly, And lastly, Iniquity, that is, taking the expression (as Some Others) At a greater latitude, it then imports, Communem naturae humanae pravitatem, the Common pravity of humane nature.
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fulfilling that ancient similitude of the prophet; the press is full, the fats overflow, their wickedness is great, Ioel. 3. 13. Such (saith our Saviour) will be the forepart of the seene, and the latter as dismal;
fulfilling that ancient similitude of the Prophet; the press is full, the fats overflow, their wickedness is great, Joel 3. 13. Such (Says our Saviour) will be the forepart of the seen, and the latter as dismal;
Vera pietas extinguetur, so Gerhard. the prodigious torrent and inundation of sin, shall even quench, and discourage allmost all practice or owning of any piety or vertue.
Vera pietas extinguetur, so Gerhard. the prodigious torrent and inundation of since, shall even quench, and discourage almost all practice or owning of any piety or virtue.
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We have in the words (without any labour of more curious division) the cause and effect, the antecedent and consequent, all of the same sad complexion;
We have in the words (without any labour of more curious division) the cause and Effect, the antecedent and consequent, all of the same sad complexion;
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sin upon sin, and misery upon misery as devouring waves immediately following one another. Iniquity shall abound, and the love of many shall wax cold.
since upon since, and misery upon misery as devouring waves immediately following one Another. Iniquity shall abound, and the love of many shall wax cold.
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the growth and encrease of sin, 'tis an extreme prejudice and hindrance to all goodness. Because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
the growth and increase of since, it's an extreme prejudice and hindrance to all Goodness. Because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
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3. The last view of the words is in some respects yet sadder; Looking on them as one of the previous signes of Ierusalems destruction, they plainly import;
3. The last view of the words is in Some respects yet sadder; Looking on them as one of the previous Signs of Ierusalems destruction, they plainly import;
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The encrease of sin, the decay of piety, they are things fatal and ominous to any people, presages of impending calamity, where these go before we may justly fear the tragical sequels they here relate to.
The increase of since, the decay of piety, they Are things fatal and ominous to any people, presages of impending calamity, where these go before we may justly Fear the tragical sequels they Here relate to.
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Then shall there be great tribulation. vers. 21. 1. Looking upon the words in that causality and influence the former bear to the latter, we may thence observe, the growth and increase of sin, 'tis an extreme prejudice and hindrance to all goodness.
Then shall there be great tribulation. vers. 21. 1. Looking upon the words in that causality and influence the former bear to the latter, we may thence observe, the growth and increase of since, it's an extreme prejudice and hindrance to all Goodness.
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how shall this be performed? Humane nature is weak and example proves more then whole loads of arguments, Pecorum ritu antecedentium gregem sequimur, pergentes non quà sit eundum sed quà itur; said Seneca very truly;
how shall this be performed? Humane nature is weak and Exampl Proves more then Whole loads of Arguments, Pecorum ritu antecedentium gregem sequimur, pergentes non quà sit eundum sed quà itur; said Senecca very truly;
when Atheism and contempt of religion shall generally reign, how shall an ingenuous person (without very much conflict in himself) be able to bear up any due acknowledgments of God in all his ways? when almost all places shall run into drunkeness and excessive healths,
when Atheism and contempt of Religion shall generally Reign, how shall an ingenuous person (without very much conflict in himself) be able to bear up any due acknowledgments of God in all his ways? when almost all places shall run into Drunkenness and excessive healths,
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how shall the most sober person contain himself within the due bounds of temperance? when uncleanness and all manner of wanton lusts shall appear Epidemical, impudent,
how shall the most Sobrium person contain himself within the due bounds of temperance? when uncleanness and all manner of wanton Lustiest shall appear Epidemical, impudent,
and as the sin of Sodom; how hard is it then to observe and honour chastity as it ought? when people shall every where become effeminate and fond in their attire,
and as the since of Sodom; how hard is it then to observe and honour chastity as it ought? when people shall every where become effeminate and found in their attire,
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how loth shall we be to expose our selves to the scorn of others, by continuing a plain, decent modest habit? when profane swearing shall grow the common dialect,
how loath shall we be to expose our selves to the scorn of Others, by Continuing a plain, decent modest habit? when profane swearing shall grow the Common dialect,
how prone will our own lips be to take up those unhappy accents? when every novell wilde opinion, shall grow the more creditable religion, who can then (without very much grace,) steadily consist with ancient sound doctrine? Lastly (to ask no more of these fadning questions) when debauchedness and drollery shall grow the only gentile mode, oh how ready shall we all then be, to grow ashamed of holiness and the fear of God? Thus may a righteous cause become oppressed,
how prove will our own lips be to take up those unhappy accents? when every novel wild opinion, shall grow the more creditable Religion, who can then (without very much grace,) steadily consist with ancient found Doctrine? Lastly (to ask no more of these fadning questions) when debauchedness and drollery shall grow the only gentile mode, o how ready shall we all then be, to grow ashamed of holiness and the Fear of God? Thus may a righteous cause become oppressed,
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And this maketh us still at our former loss; sin depresseth better things: When that is at its highest Tropick, Religion is usually then at its lowest.
And this makes us still At our former loss; since depresseth better things: When that is At its highest Tropic, Religion is usually then At its lowest.
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The devils work proves done to his hand. Ingentious natures become dayly debauch'd, hopeful inclinations immediately blasted, green unpoiz'd years easily drawn aside.
The Devils work Proves done to his hand. Ingentious nature's become daily debauched, hopeful inclinations immediately blasted, green poised Years Easily drawn aside.
the consideration it is momentous, it is truly great and weighty, it calleth upon us all in our several places, to be real and earnest for the suppressing of evil,
the consideration it is momentous, it is truly great and weighty, it calls upon us all in our several places, to be real and earnest for the suppressing of evil,
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We may look upon the present arraignment as relating either to the sins of the Iews or of the Gentiles. 'Tis the same truth we have, the same equal grounds for the observation in both.
We may look upon the present arraignment as relating either to the Sins of the Iews or of the Gentiles. It's the same truth we have, the same equal grounds for the observation in both.
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The Messiah was now come, on this very design, That he might destroy the works of the devil, the darkness was now pass't, and the true light shining, life and immortality (those dear desirable things) brought now to light.
The Messiah was now come, on this very Design, That he might destroy the works of the Devil, the darkness was now passed, and the true Light shining, life and immortality (those dear desirable things) brought now to Light.
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But lo, after all, in stead of grapes, behold wilde grapes, in stead of holiness to the Lord, it proveth (as the Apostle relateth their case) far otherwise;
But lo, After all, in stead of grapes, behold wild grapes, in stead of holiness to the Lord, it Proves (as the Apostle relateth their case) Far otherwise;
A filling up their sins that wrath might come upon them to the uttermost, 1 Thes. chap. 2. ver. 15, 16. Ierusalem that very people to whom Christ had so divinely preach't;
A filling up their Sins that wrath might come upon them to the uttermost, 1 Thebes chap. 2. ver. 15, 16. Ierusalem that very people to whom christ had so divinely preached;
Never man spake like this man, Iohn 7. 46. that very people over whom he had so pathetically mourned, And when he was come near, he beheld the City and wept over it, Luk. 19. 41. that very people for whom after all their indignities,
Never man spoke like this man, John 7. 46. that very people over whom he had so pathetically mourned, And when he was come near, he beheld the city and wept over it, Luk. 19. 41. that very people for whom After all their indignities,
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and in the midst of all his own extremest Agonies, he yet so affectionately prayed, Father, forgive them for they know not what they do, Luk. 23. 34. that very people toward whom his bowels had always so particularly,
and in the midst of all his own Extremest Agonies, he yet so affectionately prayed, Father, forgive them for they know not what they do, Luk. 23. 34. that very people towards whom his bowels had always so particularly,
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as if uncapable of being obliged by all the methods of love and sweetness; nothing can rellish, nothing seems to take with them but sin and hell: Iniquity abounds. Men and Brethren!
as if uncapable of being obliged by all the methods of love and sweetness; nothing can relish, nothing seems to take with them but since and hell: Iniquity abounds. Men and Brothers!
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who can conceive how far the hopefullest persons, the fairest seasons may fall short of divine expectation? 'Twas Ierusalems case, it was their sin, 'tis our danger.
who can conceive how Far the hopefullest Persons, the Fairest seasons may fallen short of divine expectation? 'Twas Ierusalems case, it was their since, it's our danger.
Divine grace, hitherto so great a stranger to them, and they to that, sought now for their embraces, this was their heavenly nuptiall day, Lo (saith the Apostle) we turn to the Gentiles;
Divine grace, hitherto so great a stranger to them, and they to that, sought now for their embraces, this was their heavenly nuptial day, Lo (Says the Apostle) we turn to the Gentiles;
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how justly might the worth of the message make the feet of those holy men who brought these blessed tidings beautiful and welcome to them? yet here also, (as if all flesh were willfully set upon walking contrary to God) we finde the holy City troden under foot by these Gentiles, and by them polluted with Idols.
how justly might the worth of the message make the feet of those holy men who brought these blessed tidings beautiful and welcome to them? yet Here also, (as if all Flesh were wilfully Set upon walking contrary to God) we find the holy city trodden under foot by these Gentiles, and by them polluted with Idols.
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And (that they might at once bid the more open defiance to Christianity, and give the fullest establishment to Heathenisme) a temple is set up for Iupiter with all Paganish solemnities upon Mount Zion.
And (that they might At once bid the more open defiance to Christianity, and give the Fullest establishment to Heathenism) a temple is Set up for Iupiter with all Paganish solemnities upon Mount Zion.
the dead bodies of thy Saints have they given to the beasts of the earth, not only putting them to death but (as Tacitus though a heathen confesseth) Pereuntibus addita ludibria, ut serarum tergis contecti, canum laniatu interirent, &c. The most barbarous inhumane cruelties (cruelties not fit to be related for their unparallel'd savageness) were frequently added, in the manner of taking away the lives of these holy men;
the dead bodies of thy Saints have they given to the beasts of the earth, not only putting them to death but (as Tacitus though a heathen Confesses) Pereuntibus addita Ludibria, ut serarum tergis contecti, Dogs laniatu interirent, etc. The most barbarous inhumane cruelties (cruelties not fit to be related for their unparalleled savageness) were frequently added, in the manner of taking away the lives of these holy men;
would we after such severe judgements, after such signal mercies wallow as swine in the mire of fin any more? I know we should have answered with indignation,
would we After such severe Judgments, After such signal Mercies wallow as Swine in the mire of fin any more? I know we should have answered with Indignation,
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Can we in cool blood think that we were delivered to commit all these evils? Or that vicious courses carry any thing of a reasonable manlike return to divine goodness for such tender mercies? can we come off at the bar of our own conscience, with any excuse that holdeth water, that beareth worth or weight in it? Do we thus requite the Lord, Oh foolish people and unwise? Shall good nature and Education teach us better carriage toward men,
Can we in cool blood think that we were Delivered to commit all these evils? Or that vicious courses carry any thing of a reasonable manlike return to divine Goodness for such tender Mercies? can we come off At the bar of our own conscience, with any excuse that holds water, that bears worth or weight in it? Do we thus requite the Lord, O foolish people and unwise? Shall good nature and Education teach us better carriage towards men,
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for kindnesses received from them, and shall not Religion and grace much more keep us from returning evil for good unto God? Hath former history brought such honourable reports to us, of others that have been so eminently good in bad times,
for Kindnesses received from them, and shall not Religion and grace much more keep us from returning evil for good unto God? Hath former history brought such honourable reports to us, of Others that have been so eminently good in bad times,
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and shall future history transmit our names with so much disgrace to posterity, for being as wrechedly bad in good-times? Oh that this danger and reproach might be rolled from us.
and shall future history transmit our names with so much disgrace to posterity, for being as wretchedly bade in good-times? O that this danger and reproach might be rolled from us.
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What we might and should be, under those manifold advantages and mercies which (blessed be God) we comfortably enjoy, our own consciences are able to inform us.
What we might and should be, under those manifold advantages and Mercies which (blessed be God) we comfortably enjoy, our own Consciences Are able to inform us.
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'Tis become with many open Atheism toward God; the Almightly himself is not spared. 'Tis become with many meer giddy scepticism in the most fundamental points of faith;
It's become with many open Atheism towards God; the Almighty himself is not spared. It's become with many mere giddy scepticism in the most fundamental points of faith;
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'Tis become with many common schism and separation from the publick assemblies of the Church. A general irreverence, contempt and scorn of allmost all Government.
It's become with many Common Schism and separation from the public assemblies of the Church. A general irreverence, contempt and scorn of almost all Government.
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Those evils which modest nature would heretofore have startled at, they grow now the fashion and familiar practice of multitudes, what horrid swearing!
Those evils which modest nature would heretofore have startled At, they grow now the fashion and familiar practice of Multitudes, what horrid swearing!
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'Tis a smart exprobration we meet with in Salvian upon this account, Non sufficiunt multis consuetudinarij reatus, non vinolentiae, non adulteria, non homicidia;
It's a smart exprobration we meet with in Salvian upon this account, Non sufficiunt multis consuetudinarij Rheatus, non vinolentiae, non Adulteria, non homicidia;
The ordinary rates of sin would not then serve mens turns, they were furiously set upon it (like those Giants in the Poet) to fly in the very face of God himself. Men and brethren! we must with blushing confesse;
The ordinary rates of since would not then serve men's turns, they were furiously Set upon it (like those Giants in the Poet) to fly in the very face of God himself. Men and brothers! we must with blushing confess;
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many will be not only wicked, but (to use Solomons phrase, Wicked overmuch, though to the astonishment of beholders, they thereby destroy themselves, and die before their time.
many will be not only wicked, but (to use Solomons phrase, Wicked overmuch, though to the astonishment of beholders, they thereby destroy themselves, and die before their time.
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whether through defectiveness in us, or through aversenesse and renitencies in the people, or through the just displeasure of God against this whole Age;
whither through defectiveness in us, or through averseness and renitencies in the people, or through the just displeasure of God against this Whole Age;
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what diseases, and infections are to our bodies personally, such are common raging vices to Kingdoms, and Nations publickly; Apparent ill habits, moral Pestilences.
what diseases, and infections Are to our bodies personally, such Are Common raging vices to Kingdoms, and nations publicly; Apparent ill habits, moral Pestilences.
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There is no delusion more frequent then for wicked persons to flatter themselves with hopes of favourable fair issues, in their most villanous fowlest actions.
There is no delusion more frequent then for wicked Persons to flatter themselves with hope's of favourable fair issues, in their most villainous Foulest actions.
Gen. 4. 13. NONLATINALPHABET my sin, one and the same word is left in the Hebrew to express both, in token that the sinner carrieth his punishment in his sin.
Gen. 4. 13. my since, one and the same word is left in the Hebrew to express both, in token that the sinner Carrieth his punishment in his since.
thus (Xenophon relateth) the Persian Monarchy became ruined: NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET. &c. In part through their impieties toward God, in part through their injuries and evil courses toward men.
thus (Xenophon relateth) the Persian Monarchy became ruined:,. etc. In part through their impieties towards God, in part through their injuries and evil courses towards men.
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NONLATINALPHABET. Thus firmly was this great truth believed, thus openly asserted among the Heathen by their own Poets. For these things (say they) God hath visited, and for these things God will yet visit.
. Thus firmly was this great truth believed, thus openly asserted among the Heathen by their own Poets. For these things (say they) God hath visited, and for these things God will yet visit.
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Religion it is as those sacred ministrations in the Temple; the preservatives of the City. And on the contrary, where the Holy fire goeth out: where the Daily sacrifice ceaseth;
Religion it is as those sacred ministrations in the Temple; the preservatives of the city. And on the contrary, where the Holy fire Goes out: where the Daily sacrifice ceases;
When there is none found to stand in the gap, then God powreth out his indignation upon Israel: When the Disciples fall to slumber, we may too truly say;
When there is none found to stand in the gap, then God poureth out his Indignation upon Israel: When the Disciples fallen to slumber, we may too truly say;
I confess, we neither need, nor can believe, that every stir and bustle that is preposterously made in the world about Religion, goeth for real piety in the sight of God.
I confess, we neither need, nor can believe, that every stir and bustle that is preposterously made in the world about Religion, Goes for real piety in the sighed of God.
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even that of dying Moses, who taking his last leave of Israel, and having forewarned them, that in case of their revolt from God, he would heap up mischiefs upon them;
even that of dying Moses, who taking his last leave of Israel, and having forewarned them, that in case of their revolt from God, he would heap up mischiefs upon them;
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for it is not a vain thing for you, because it is your life, and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land whither ye go, over Iordan to possess it:
for it is not a vain thing for you, Because it is your life, and through this thing you shall prolong your days in the land whither you go, over Iordan to possess it:
Such (as you have heard) such is the riseness, such the contagiousness, such the destructiveness, of Sin. In Gods most holy Name, let us fear and tremble,
Such (as you have herd) such is the riseness, such the contagiousness, such the destructiveness, of Sin. In God's most holy Name, let us Fear and tremble,
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If sovereign Antidotes be so greatly esteemed in times of common Pestilence; (unless we do most wretchedly prevaricate in the whole profession of Religion) thus highly must we value,
If sovereign Antidotes be so greatly esteemed in times of Common Pestilence; (unless we do most wretchedly prevaricate in the Whole profession of Religion) thus highly must we valve,
but to keep our selves inoffensively clear from the sins of these last days? not waving the good offices of love or kindness due to the persons of any:
but to keep our selves inoffensively clear from the Sins of these last days? not waving the good Offices of love or kindness due to the Persons of any:
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and yet pertaking in evil with none. Like Cassianus his Jewel-signet; Universa quae occurrunt ad sui statum transformat; nullius vero incursibus insigniri potest.
and yet partaking in evil with none. Like Cassian his Jewel-signet; Universa Quae occurrunt ad sui Statum transformate; Nullius vero incursibus insigniri potest.
could men be truly brought to this good consistency, rais'd to this harmony with Heaven, settled in this excellency of Spirit, this steadiness of Life!
could men be truly brought to this good consistency, raised to this harmony with Heaven, settled in this excellency of Spirit, this steadiness of Life!
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But still 'tis very much, that every one might truly do in his place, so much, that could all be fairly perswaded, the whole might soon become happily redressed.
But still it's very much, that every one might truly do in his place, so much, that could all be fairly persuaded, the Whole might soon become happily Redressed.
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or like those Witnesses in the Revelation: Prophane men may rant and huff, they may deride and insolently run over it, supposing that they have dispatcht and slain it:
or like those Witnesses in the Revelation: Profane men may rant and huff, they may deride and insolently run over it, supposing that they have dispatched and slave it:
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But this kinde of crucifying effecteth little; it hindreth not the promised Resurrection. Our Saviour after his sufferings, and the Witnesses after their slaughter, they both presently revive.
But this kind of crucifying Effecteth little; it hindereth not the promised Resurrection. Our Saviour After his sufferings, and the Witnesses After their slaughter, they both presently revive.
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And thus Religion after all these rude affronts, after all these vain attempts to eclipse it, usually shineth forth (to the joy of all good men) as the Sun out of a dark cloud with much brighter rays. To draw to a Close;
And thus Religion After all these rude affronts, After all these vain attempts to eclipse it, usually shines forth (to the joy of all good men) as the Sun out of a dark cloud with much Brighter rays. To draw to a Close;
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evil Days. Days full of Sin, full of danger, as an holy man said, Omnia periculis plena, plena laqueis, All things, all places are (as it were) filled up with Temptations and snares:
evil Days. Days full of since, full of danger, as an holy man said, Omnia Periculis plena, plena laqueis, All things, all places Are (as it were) filled up with Temptations and snares:
Now (if ever) may we say as the Apostle, (only, Oh that it may be conducted with all due circumstances of candour!) Save your selves from this untoward generation:
Now (if ever) may we say as the Apostle, (only, O that it may be conducted with all due Circumstances of candour!) Save your selves from this untoward generation:
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A striving against sin, Hebr. 12. 4. NONLATINALPHABET, exerting our utmost strength and spirits even to an Agony, in this Sacred Combat, to foil and bring down the Enemy.
A striving against since, Hebrew 12. 4., exerting our utmost strength and spirits even to an Agony, in this Sacred Combat, to foil and bring down the Enemy.
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•his is that Holy War, to which we are all called, (that harml•ss war which alone aimeth to save, not to destroy;) And happy are those that are found Gods Worthies in it.
•his is that Holy War, to which we Are all called, (that harml•ss war which alone aimeth to save, not to destroy;) And happy Are those that Are found God's Worthies in it.
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And praised be God, 'tis possible; (as he said in the Poet) Exemploque suo mores reget. The strength of solid good Examples may very far stem the stream of Vice;
And praised be God, it's possible; (as he said in the Poet) Exemploque Sue mores reget. The strength of solid good Examples may very Far stem the stream of Vice;
we should soon finde the consequence like that rare passage, that religious Close between Caecilius, and Octavius in Minutius Felix; Both joy'd, neither griev'd.
we should soon find the consequence like that rare passage, that religious Close between Caecilius, and Octavius in Minutius Felix; Both joyed, neither grieved.
Both Victors and yet neither Captive. Such might our case also be; a mutual mercy, a general Triumph, an universal joy, satisfaction, and honour on all hands.
Both Victor's and yet neither Captive. Such might our case also be; a mutual mercy, a general Triumph, an universal joy, satisfaction, and honour on all hands.
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Our stations may be different, (as the Occasion which we this Day wait upon, sheweth) but our Duty it is to all of us (at least for substance) but one;
Our stations may be different, (as the Occasion which we this Day wait upon, shows) but our Duty it is to all of us (At least for substance) but one;
