The Danger of pride and ambition, with the excellency of humility & obedience shewing the reasons why the former ought to be avoided, and the later chosen and imbraced : being a profitable discourse, occasionally published upon the funeral solemnity of a late unfortunate person.
and sit down quiet, in what station soever GOD has appointed or allotted him, not to meddle nor concern himself in other mens affaires, nor be emulous of Greatness, but in patience and meekness to under go what ever shall befall him, not repineing nor revileing,
and fit down quiet, in what station soever GOD has appointed or allotted him, not to meddle nor concern himself in other men's affairs, nor be emulous of Greatness, but in patience and meekness to under go what ever shall befall him, not repining nor reviling,
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but rejoycing, not shaken by the Storms of adversity, nor swell'd with the Tide of prosperity, but remaining alwaies the same, rendering Honour, Obedience,
but rejoicing, not shaken by the Storms of adversity, nor swelled with the Tide of Prosperity, but remaining always the same, rendering Honour, obedience,
and the waves dash never so much, having built his House upon a Rock: When the restless and unquiet man is ever tossed in the Ocean of hazards and dangers, being every moment ready to split upon the Rocks of misery, or strand himself on the Beach of Shame and Disgrace.
and the waves dash never so much, having built his House upon a Rock: When the restless and unquiet man is ever tossed in the Ocean of hazards and dangers, being every moment ready to split upon the Rocks of misery, or strand himself on the Beach of Shame and Disgrace.
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and not only to Man, but Angels, as appears by Those whose proud aspiring caused their Fall, from the Mansions of Joy and Bliss, in a Dungeon of horrid Darkness,
and not only to Man, but Angels, as appears by Those whose proud aspiring caused their Fallen, from the Mansions of Joy and Bliss, in a Dungeon of horrid Darkness,
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or would not see the eminent Danger that attended the rashness of their Folly, but being of a restless nature, gave way to that Feavourish Disorder that drove them from their happy station to shame and disgrace, over and above, the Trouble and Anxiety that still possessed the mind with fears and jealousies;
or would not see the eminent Danger that attended the rashness of their Folly, but being of a restless nature, gave Way to that Favourish Disorder that drove them from their happy station to shame and disgrace, over and above, the Trouble and Anxiety that still possessed the mind with fears and jealousies;
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for Ambition is a continual Tempest, that tosses the labouring Soul upon the Sea of Hope; and for the most part Lawless Desire (a thing that is ever craving,
for Ambition is a continual Tempest, that tosses the labouring Soul upon the Sea of Hope; and for the most part Lawless Desire (a thing that is ever craving,
and always envying Superiors, and disdaining Equals and Inferiours, frought continually with Airy imaginations, reaching after lofty things, and desiring impossibilities.
and always envying Superiors, and disdaining Equals and Inferiors, frought continually with Airy Imaginations, reaching After lofty things, and desiring impossibilities.
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Put case the Man whose Soul is too prone to draw in this fatal Poison, should have his first desire to be great and prosperous, to live in plenty and ease, be respected with all imaginable Regard, Would this content him? No, his Soul (infected with the Feaver of Ambition ) would still be craving, the Temptation would be buzzing in his Ears, that some neighbouring Cedar dropped upon his Boughs, some others Fame and Greatness eclipsed his, and could he but aspire above him, he would promise himself ease and content, desiring no greater promotion.
Put case the Man whose Soul is too prove to draw in this fatal Poison, should have his First desire to be great and prosperous, to live in plenty and ease, be respected with all imaginable Regard, Would this content him? No, his Soul (infected with the Fever of Ambition) would still be craving, the Temptation would be buzzing in his Ears, that Some neighbouring Cedar dropped upon his Boughs, Some Others Fame and Greatness eclipsed his, and could he but aspire above him, he would promise himself ease and content, desiring no greater promotion.
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but not long, e're he complaines the Clouds over-shadow him, and screen from the cheerful Sun-beams, some greater Favourite than himself appears, whose sight he badly indures;
but not long, ever he complains the Clouds overshadow him, and screen from the cheerful Sunbeams, Some greater Favourite than himself appears, whose sighed he badly endures;
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How were Chora, Dathan, and Abiram, for Ambitiously aspiring to equalize themselves with Moses, and so consequently eclipse that Power GOD had ordained, swallowed alive, with all that appertained unto them? The ponderous Globe hearing the Voice of its Creator, cleaft asunder,
How were Chora, Dathan, and Abiram, for Ambitiously aspiring to equalise themselves with Moses, and so consequently eclipse that Power GOD had ordained, swallowed alive, with all that appertained unto them? The ponderous Globe hearing the Voice of its Creator, cleaft asunder,
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How did the great Goliah, tow'ring in his hauty pride, defie the Armys of the Living God, proudly insulting for a while, Ambitious yet to get a greater and more dreaded name, till David (but a Youth) by unsuspected ways overthrew him, bereaving him of Life and Honour in a moment.
How did the great Goliath, towering in his haughty pride, defy the Arms of the Living God, proudly insulting for a while, Ambitious yet to get a greater and more dreaded name, till David (but a Youth) by unsuspected ways overthrew him, bereaving him of Life and Honour in a moment.
Young Absalom, in whose hot Breast Ambition spread her deadly Bane, not contented with the Favours of an Indulgent King, whose paternal care and tender love had rescued him from Death, (his due for murthering his Brother Amnon ) nor the favour of restoring after Banishment, with many Princely Benefits heaped on him by the Royal Hand;
Young Absalom, in whose hight Breast Ambition spread her deadly Bane, not contented with the Favours of an Indulgent King, whose paternal care and tender love had rescued him from Death, (his endue for murdering his Brother Amnon) nor the favour of restoring After Banishment, with many Princely Benefits heaped on him by the Royal Hand;
but flattering himself with hopes of Empire, prompted by Ambition, he first found means to steal the Peoples hearts and then with impious Armes invaded the Heritage of Jacob, and molested those whom he ought to have defended to his Power,
but flattering himself with hope's of Empire, prompted by Ambition, he First found means to steal the Peoples hearts and then with impious Arms invaded the Heritage of Jacob, and molested those whom he ought to have defended to his Power,
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but routed in all parts, and flying, his greatest Ornament became the cause of his Destruction; for hanging by the Hair in a thick Oak, he lost his Life with his Ambition, falling by the hand of Joab, the Terror of his Crime being so great, that although it appears he had a considerable time to do it in, he could not unloose himself;
but routed in all parts, and flying, his greatest Ornament became the cause of his Destruction; for hanging by the Hair in a thick Oak, he lost his Life with his Ambition, falling by the hand of Joab, the Terror of his Crime being so great, that although it appears he had a considerable time to do it in, he could not unloose himself;
But whether so, or otherwise, certain it is, he received the reward of his Treason and Rebellion, and might have been a sufficient Warning to others, whereby they might have instructed themselves of what fatal consequence such dangerous, unnatural, and lawless attempts are,
But whither so, or otherwise, certain it is, he received the reward of his Treason and Rebellion, and might have been a sufficient Warning to Others, whereby they might have instructed themselves of what fatal consequence such dangerous, unnatural, and lawless attempts Are,
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and how high displeasing to Almighty God, who failes not to punish those that enterprize them with a more than ordinary severity, that so they may stand as Sea-marks, to prevent the wrack of others upon the same fatal Rock, or bedding Quicksand.
and how high displeasing to Almighty God, who fails not to Punish those that enterprise them with a more than ordinary severity, that so they may stand as Sea-marks, to prevent the wrack of Others upon the same fatal Rock, or bedding Quicksand.
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but by Force and Constraint, frustrating their enterprizes, and giving checks to their aspiring, though many times it proves greatly to their advantage, by giving them an insight of their Folly and Rashness, laying before them the danger that they were in, letting them understand how much they were flattered and abused by those upon whose breath they soared, till ( Icarius like) their wings were singed,
but by Force and Constraint, frustrating their Enterprises, and giving Checks to their aspiring, though many times it Proves greatly to their advantage, by giving them an insight of their Folly and Rashness, laying before them the danger that they were in, letting them understand how much they were flattered and abused by those upon whose breath they soared, till (Icarius like) their wings were singed,
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and by what means they were Ruined, which is in some measure a Mercy, to incite and compell them to pay due Acknowledgments; due Tributes of Praise and Thanksgiving to his Great Name; who takes such Care of those that are regardless of themselves,
and by what means they were Ruined, which is in Some measure a Mercy, to incite and compel them to pay due Acknowledgments; due Tributes of Praise and Thanksgiving to his Great Name; who Takes such Care of those that Are regardless of themselves,
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So Jonah in proud Contempt of the Heavenly Message, was overtaken in his flight, and after a severe humbling, to let see in whose Hands and Power he was, gladly obeyed,
So Jonah in proud Contempt of the Heavenly Message, was overtaken in his flight, and After a severe humbling, to let see in whose Hands and Power he was, gladly obeyed,
As for Man in this Case, he is frequently drawn away by flattery, and perswasion, a Praise of his Excellencies and great Deserts, his Wisdom and Knowledg, his Fortitude and Conduct, which by insensible Wayes instills into the Soul a kind of a self-deceiving to many, being apt to believe that that they would have to be so,
As for Man in this Case, he is frequently drawn away by flattery, and persuasion, a Praise of his Excellencies and great Deserts, his Wisdom and Knowledge, his Fortitude and Conduct, which by insensible Ways instills into the Soul a kind of a Self-deceiving to many, being apt to believe that that they would have to be so,
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and too frequently overvalue themselves upon that that is not, which inflames them to a desire of many things beyond their Reach, fancying themselves much wronged and injured if they have not their Expectations answered,
and too frequently overvalue themselves upon that that is not, which inflames them to a desire of many things beyond their Reach, fancying themselves much wronged and injured if they have not their Expectations answered,
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and therefore bend their Studies, and endeavours to gratifie themselves therein too frequently, by unlawful wayes and means, which for the most part involves themselves and others in Ruin and Disgrace, for certain it is, that self-flattery swells some Men to such a Degree, that it drives them forward into all Perils and Dangers,
and Therefore bend their Studies, and endeavours to gratify themselves therein too frequently, by unlawful ways and means, which for the most part involves themselves and Others in Ruin and Disgrace, for certain it is, that Self-flattery Swells Some Men to such a Degree, that it drives them forward into all Perils and Dangers,
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There is nothing that the Almighty more abominates than Pride and Ambition; as appears by the Fall of the Angels, mentioned in the beginning of this Discourse, who being happy in the Realms of Light, and capable of injoying what might render them so Eternally Happy, they fondly chose to be greater than they were designed,
There is nothing that the Almighty more abominates than Pride and Ambition; as appears by the Fallen of the Angels, mentioned in the beginning of this Discourse, who being happy in the Realms of Light, and capable of enjoying what might render them so Eternally Happy, they fondly chosen to be greater than they were designed,
and thereupon growing discontented, proudly aspired to equalty with their Maker, but soon found their folly by a through sense of Pain and shame cast out,
and thereupon growing discontented, proudly aspired to equalty with their Maker, but soon found their folly by a through sense of Pain and shame cast out,
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though she found it far otherwise, undoing her self and all the race of Mankind, had not Infinite Mercy found out a way to restore them to a second happiness, by Regeneration,
though she found it Far otherwise, undoing her self and all the raze of Mankind, had not Infinite Mercy found out a Way to restore them to a second happiness, by Regeneration,
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How many have felt the Sting of this fatal Serpent? How many have found it like a Thorn in their own side, not only proving Restless, but Troublesome, and Fatal, even to their undoing, making them slight all Good Advice, neglect the Returns of Favours and Love, prove ingratefull,
How many have felt the Sting of this fatal Serpent? How many have found it like a Thorn in their own side, not only proving Restless, but Troublesome, and Fatal, even to their undoing, making them slight all Good advice, neglect the Returns of Favours and Love, prove ingrateful,
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and return evil for good, and be so far insensible of the Benefits they have received, that they rather turn them to the Prejudice of the Doner, than make a due Acknowledgment? As it is reported of a certain person, who from a low condition being raised by his Prince to many Honours,
and return evil for good, and be so Far insensible of the Benefits they have received, that they rather turn them to the Prejudice of the Doner, than make a due Acknowledgment? As it is reported of a certain person, who from a low condition being raised by his Prince to many Honours,
when considering with himself that he should never be capable of making a suitable return, but that he must be perpetually ingaged to the Bounty and Beneficence of his Lord:
when considering with himself that he should never be capable of making a suitable return, but that he must be perpetually engaged to the Bounty and Beneficence of his Lord:
but his Treason being Timely discovered, and he not able to deny it, (the guilt of so foul an Intention not permitting a Concealment) his Lord commanded he should be drawn in a Cart about the City,
but his Treason being Timely discovered, and he not able to deny it, (the guilt of so foul an Intention not permitting a Concealment) his Lord commanded he should be drawn in a Cart about the city,
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Wherefore let those that Love their quiet beware how they tread these Dangerous Pathes, or soar upon th• false Wings of Ambition, which wil• certainly deceive them,
Wherefore let those that Love their quiet beware how they tread these Dangerous Paths, or soar upon th• false Wings of Ambition, which wil• Certainly deceive them,
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but Serving their Mak•• in Truth and Sincerity, yielding rea•• Obedience to those that are in Auth•rity over them, faithfully and cheerf••ly discharging their Duty towar•• GOD and Man, that so all may l••• peaceably and be happy, baffling 〈 ◊ 〉 Malice and Envy of Hell, which da••• seeks to raise Divisions and Hatred mongst us, that the Kingdom of Darkness may be the more inlarged.
but Serving their Mak•• in Truth and Sincerity, yielding rea•• obedience to those that Are in Auth•rity over them, faithfully and cheerf••ly discharging their Duty towar•• GOD and Man, that so all may l••• peaceably and be happy, baffling 〈 ◊ 〉 Malice and Envy of Hell, which da••• seeks to raise Divisions and Hatred amongst us, that the Kingdom of Darkness may be the more enlarged.
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and well-Being, who better knows than our selves what is convenient for us, and study rather to be Good than Great, which ought to be the Task of every Christian, that so they may live peaceable in this World,
and well-Being, who better knows than our selves what is convenient for us, and study rather to be Good than Great, which ought to be the Task of every Christian, that so they may live peaceable in this World,
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ANd now, O Lord God, most holy, most mercifull, and everlasting Father of Spirits, and Lover of all those that in purity and sincerity put their trust and confidence in thee, grant us thy unworthy Servants such a portion of thy Saving Grace,
ANd now, Oh Lord God, most holy, most merciful, and everlasting Father of Spirits, and Lover of all those that in purity and sincerity put their trust and confidence in thee, grant us thy unworthy Servants such a portion of thy Saving Grace,
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and givest grace to the humble and meek, that so we may be able to check those aspiring thoughts that are too prone to puff up the mind in Pride and Ambition:
and givest grace to the humble and meek, that so we may be able to check those aspiring thoughts that Are too prove to puff up the mind in Pride and Ambition:
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Teach us for thy dear Mercies sake to render ready Obedience to all those that are put in Authority over us, that we may be always free from Hatred and Malice,
Teach us for thy dear mercies sake to render ready obedience to all those that Are put in authority over us, that we may be always free from Hatred and Malice,
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and be ever content with all cheerfulness in the condition or station thou art pleased to place us in, that so we may be rendered a fit Object of thy mercy and tender compassion, through Jesus Christ the Son of thy Love, in whom,
and be ever content with all cheerfulness in the condition or station thou art pleased to place us in, that so we may be rendered a fit Object of thy mercy and tender compassion, through jesus christ the Son of thy Love, in whom,
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