ALthough I am by my Place, and the honor usually vouchsafed me to appear here on Good Fryday, a Preacher of ill Omen and abode, one engaged NONLATINALPHABET, to be an Evangelist of sad uncomfortable things:
ALthough I am by my Place, and the honour usually vouchsafed me to appear Here on Good Friday, a Preacher of ill Omen and Abided, one engaged, to be an Evangelist of sad uncomfortable things:
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And you may expect from me at least a Tragical doleful representation of our Saviours Crucifixion, That I shall call you to contemplate all the bloudy stages of his conflict with Sin and Death, to meditate on the several aggravations of his sufferings,
And you may expect from me At least a Tragical doleful representation of our Saviors Crucifixion, That I shall call you to contemplate all the bloody stages of his conflict with since and Death, to meditate on the several aggravations of his sufferings,
And not shew you those things as in a Scene or Landscape, but with a vehement astonishing Rhetorick, (such as the Subject will furnish to the meanest Orator) force and drive them home into your souls, recollect all the sad thoughts which have been fermenting in your breasts during the Lent past,
And not show you those things as in a Scene or Landscape, but with a vehement astonishing Rhetoric, (such as the Subject will furnish to the Meanest Orator) force and drive them home into your Souls, recollect all the sad thoughts which have been fermenting in your breasts during the Lent past,
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but even to repeat his Agonies and draw showers of Bloud from every heart that is not more infidel then Judas or Pilate, more insensate then the earth it self,
but even to repeat his Agonies and draw showers of Blood from every heart that is not more infidel then Judas or Pilate, more insensate then the earth it self,
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and harder then the rocks and stones about Jerusalem. Nay further yet, you may justly look that I should this day come up with a Discipline in my hand, turn all the whips and thornes and nailes upon my Auditory;
and harder then the Rocks and stones about Jerusalem. Nay further yet, you may justly look that I should this day come up with a Discipline in my hand, turn all the whips and thorns and nails upon my Auditory;
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launce and wound your Consciences, by convincing you that your selves have inflicted, and daily by your sins do inflict those pains which you bewaile, act those Treasons which ye condemn and abhor, execute those inhumane Butcheries which you tremble at, are confounded and ready to dye at their very apprehension.
lance and wound your Consciences, by convincing you that your selves have inflicted, and daily by your Sins do inflict those pains which you bewail, act those Treasons which you condemn and abhor, execute those inhumane Butcheries which you tremble At, Are confounded and ready to die At their very apprehension.
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But that this whole Treatment, so entertain'd by Christ as it was, did directly signifie and declare him to be Messiah, the King both of Jews and Gentiles,
But that this Whole Treatment, so entertained by christ as it was, did directly signify and declare him to be Messiah, the King both of jews and Gentiles,
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and that having already punctually fulfill'd what the Prophets of old had spoken concerning his Birth and life, there remains now nothing to compleat the Demonstration,
and that having already punctually fulfilled what the prophets of old had spoken Concerning his Birth and life, there remains now nothing to complete the Demonstration,
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THat his Title may appear good, and well cleared and justified by this procedure, I will set it forth, 2. By opening to you what this Magnificent Stile, King of the Jews, imports;
THat his Title may appear good, and well cleared and justified by this procedure, I will Set it forth, 2. By opening to you what this Magnificent Style, King of the jews, imports;
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what Royalty and Dominion was by God design'd to Messiah, challenged and exercised by our Saviour Christ. 2. Shew you that this shameful, cruel Death did apply all that honour and power to Jesus of Nazareth, demonstrated him to be the very person promised by God, represented by Types, described by Prophesies, expected by the whole Nation of the Jews, under the Names of Shilo, the coming King, Messiah the Prince.
what Royalty and Dominion was by God designed to Messiah, challenged and exercised by our Saviour christ. 2. Show you that this shameful, cruel Death did apply all that honour and power to jesus of Nazareth, demonstrated him to be the very person promised by God, represented by Types, described by prophecies, expected by the Whole nation of the jews, under the Names of Shilo, the coming King, Messiah the Prince.
because from their mistaking this, fancying a temporal, in stead of a spiritual Messiah, arose the Fundamental Errour of the Jews, and all their prejudice against Christ:
Because from their mistaking this, fancying a temporal, in stead of a spiritual Messiah, arose the Fundamental Error of the jews, and all their prejudice against christ:
That God would one day raise up unto them out of their Brethren, a Prophet like and superiour to Moses; a Prince whose Dominion should extend from one Sea to the other, to whose Scepter the Kings of the Earth should submit their Majesty:
That God would one day raise up unto them out of their Brothers, a Prophet like and superior to Moses; a Prince whose Dominion should extend from one Sea to the other, to whose Sceptre the Kings of the Earth should submit their Majesty:
nay, even yet, after so many Defeats of their desires, so long and dreadful Desolation, makes them threaten and design to ruine all Kingdoms where they are dispersed.
nay, even yet, After so many Defeats of their Desires, so long and dreadful Desolation, makes them threaten and Design to ruin all Kingdoms where they Are dispersed.
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That about the time of our Saviours Incarnation, this Great Person should discover himself, their sollicitous examining the Records of Scripture had assured them;
That about the time of our Saviors Incarnation, this Great Person should discover himself, their solicitous examining the Records of Scripture had assured them;
and from thence setled in themselves a seeming pregnant hope, and spread even among the Gentiles an expectation of a mighty and happy Prince now to arise in Judea, who should Govern the World.
and from thence settled in themselves a seeming pregnant hope, and spread even among the Gentiles an expectation of a mighty and happy Prince now to arise in Judea, who should Govern the World.
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This alarm'd Herods Jealousie at the arrival of the Magi: And this Tradition help'd to interpret unto those wise men the portent of that New Star, which their skill in Astronomy had made them observe.
This alarmed Herods Jealousy At the arrival of the Magi: And this Tradition helped to interpret unto those wise men the portent of that New Star, which their skill in Astronomy had made them observe.
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This made the Jews take fire on every little occasion, run into war at the call of every Rascal that was bold and wicked enough to head their Rebellions:
This made the jews take fire on every little occasion, run into war At the call of every Rascal that was bold and wicked enough to head their Rebellions:
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And therefore it was no wonder, when the Fame of Christs Miracles reported him a man like to answer the largest of their wishes, that they flock'd about him with importunate Eagerness:
And Therefore it was no wonder, when the Fame of Christ Miracles reported him a man like to answer the Largest of their wishes, that they flocked about him with importunate Eagerness:
even the most sage and cautious of their Rulers had a vehement surmise that he should redeem Israel. But when he open'd himself fully, preaching only Innocence, Obedience, Poverty of Spirit, Contempt of worldly Advantages, and embracing Affliction; When he lived poor,
even the most sage and cautious of their Rulers had a vehement surmise that he should Redeem Israel. But when he opened himself Fully, preaching only Innocence, obedience, Poverty of Spirit, Contempt of worldly Advantages, and embracing Affliction; When he lived poor,
and was so far from undertaking a war to deliver himself or others from oppressing Power, that he instructs his Scholars to offer their left Cheek to him that should strike them on the right, and make no other return to their most injurious persecuters beside blessings and prayers;
and was so Far from undertaking a war to deliver himself or Others from oppressing Power, that he instructs his Scholars to offer their left Cheek to him that should strike them on the right, and make no other return to their most injurious persecuters beside blessings and Prayers;
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these were so contrary to the Jews Hypothesis, so disagreeing with that Idea and Fancy which they had cherished, of a fighting, conquering, triumphing Messiah; Poverty was so unlike to raise and pay Armies; Meekness so unfit to rout Legions; Patience so unable to break the yoke of Servitude, to shake and subvert the Roman Empire;
these were so contrary to the jews Hypothesis, so disagreeing with that Idea and Fancy which they had cherished, of a fighting, conquering, triumphing Messiah; Poverty was so unlike to raise and pay Armies; Meekness so unfit to rout Legions; Patience so unable to break the yoke of Servitude, to shake and subvert the Roman Empire;
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And because Jesus will not be their Captain, he must be their Martyr, and suffer for their seditious Thoughts and Designs, because he will not act them.
And Because jesus will not be their Captain, he must be their Martyr, and suffer for their seditious Thoughts and Designs, Because he will not act them.
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meerly that they may force themselves to apprehend in the Shell and Outside of a Prophesie, Flesh in stead of Spirit, Earth in stead of Heaven, a filthy robbing Barchocab, a murdering Villain and Boutefeu, rather then a Jesus, Prince of Peace and Life;
merely that they may force themselves to apprehend in the Shell and Outside of a Prophesy, Flesh in stead of Spirit, Earth in stead of Heaven, a filthy robbing Bar kokhba, a murdering Villain and Boutefeu, rather then a jesus, Prince of Peace and Life;
you would extreamly pity such miserable Delusions, and say, their Fathers, who long'd for Leeks and Onions, but loath'd Mannah; wish'd to return to slavery and making Brick in Egypt, rather then enjoy the delights and plenty of Canaan, had appetites far less corrupt, wills less debauched then they. But to our business.
you would extremely pity such miserable Delusions, and say, their Father's, who longed for Leeks and Onions, but loathed Manna; wished to return to slavery and making Brick in Egypt, rather then enjoy the delights and plenty of Canaan, had appetites Far less corrupt, wills less debauched then they. But to our business.
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and they generally expressed under the Symbols of earthly power and happiness: But that was Gods way of dealing with the Jews. They were a fleshly People,
and they generally expressed under the Symbols of earthly power and happiness: But that was God's Way of dealing with the jews. They were a fleshly People,
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and God bred them under a suitable fleshly Oeconomy, drew them on to his service like children with entertainments agreable to their infirmity; That they might grow up under the Pupillage and imperfect institution of the Law, and by its Carnal Ordinances and Rewards,
and God bred them under a suitable fleshly Oeconomy, drew them on to his service like children with entertainments agreeable to their infirmity; That they might grow up under the Pupillage and imperfect Institution of the Law, and by its Carnal Ordinances and Rewards,
but by analogy and likenesse to somewhat that he already understands (of which we have a ready vulgar instance in the impossibility of making a Negro of Guinee, or even a Native of our own Barbados, conceive what frost or snow can be, till he hath seen a winter in England) and you will presently discern how necessary it was that God should represent to Jews, who thought of no happiness beyond a perpetual affluence of plenty in Canaan, those infinitely greater,
but by analogy and likeness to somewhat that he already understands (of which we have a ready Vulgar instance in the impossibility of making a Negro of Guinea, or even a Native of our own Barbados, conceive what frost or snow can be, till he hath seen a winter in England) and you will presently discern how necessary it was that God should represent to jews, who Thought of no happiness beyond a perpetual affluence of plenty in Canaan, those infinitely greater,
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St. CHRISOSTOME says well and judiciously, That had the spirituality of Christs office been plainly and nakedly declared by the Prophets, none of the Jews would once have thought on him before his coming,
Saint CHRYSOSTOM Says well and judiciously, That had the spirituality of Christ office been plainly and nakedly declared by the prophets, none of the jews would once have Thought on him before his coming,
yet, such as concern Messiah had a vail and shadow of earthly things drawn over them, that the people might not be dazled and confounded with too much brightness and glory;
yet, such as concern Messiah had a Vail and shadow of earthly things drawn over them, that the people might not be dazzled and confounded with too much brightness and glory;
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but approach chearfully, and comprehend by degrees that Mystery which they contain'd, being allured and engaged to taste and like its spiritual Divine intention by a Preparatory relish and pregustation of Carnal Promises.
but approach cheerfully, and comprehend by Degrees that Mystery which they contained, being allured and engaged to taste and like its spiritual Divine intention by a Preparatory relish and pregustation of Carnal Promises.
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To the same purpose, though on another occasion discourseth Maimonides himself, assigning this for the reason why God prescribed by Moses such an outward and fleshly way of worship to the Jews,
To the same purpose, though on Another occasion discourseth Maimonides himself, assigning this for the reason why God prescribed by Moses such an outward and fleshly Way of worship to the jews,
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Because, saith he, that people who had seen the Egyptians and all other Nations adore their Idols with sacrifices continually smoaking upon their Altars, consecrating themselves and their oblations with bloud, wine, salt,
Because, Says he, that people who had seen the egyptians and all other nations adore their Idols with Sacrifices continually smoking upon their Altars, consecrating themselves and their Oblations with blood, wine, salt,
and perfumes, and other sensible rites, were not then capable of a mental internal Religion, could not suddenly be brought to leap from one contrary to another and apprehend how to serve God onely in spirit and truth; And therefore it was sufficient for that time, to draw them from those false and ridiculous Deities, from offering one Beast to another, from burning incense before a Cat or Crocodile;
and perfumes, and other sensible Rites, were not then capable of a mental internal Religion, could not suddenly be brought to leap from one contrary to Another and apprehend how to serve God only in Spirit and truth; And Therefore it was sufficient for that time, to draw them from those false and ridiculous Deities, from offering one Beast to Another, from burning incense before a Cat or Crocodile;
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Which assertion as it expresly avows what I now insist on, The necessity of Gods condescending to speak to the Jews in such a Dialect as they would understand,
Which assertion as it expressly avows what I now insist on, The necessity of God's condescending to speak to the jews in such a Dialect as they would understand,
so does it, by the way, give us the confession of that learned Rabbi, That the whole carnal Oeconomy of the Law was in God ' s original intendment temporary, not design'd to continue always, being but an imperfect rudiment, attempered to their present infirmity;
so does it, by the Way, give us the Confessi of that learned Rabbi, That the Whole carnal Oeconomy of the Law was in God ' s original intendment temporary, not designed to continue always, being but an imperfect rudiment, attempered to their present infirmity;
Nevertheless, this vaile upon the face of Moses was not so dark, the cloud which cover'd the Mystery of Christs spiritual Kingdome was not so thick and impenetrable,
Nevertheless, this veil upon the face of Moses was not so dark, the cloud which covered the Mystery of Christ spiritual Kingdom was not so thick and impenetrable,
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but that considering discerning men might have seen through it, had there not been another vail and cloud upon their hearts, had they not lov'd that too much which lay nearest to their senses: For ISAIAH brings in Christ with the Spirit of the Lord upon him, Anointing him, i. e. making him his Messiah, to the end that he might preach the Gospel to the poor, whom Scribes and Pharisees thought unworthy, prophane,
but that considering discerning men might have seen through it, had there not been Another Vail and cloud upon their hearts, had they not loved that too much which lay nearest to their Senses: For ISAIAH brings in christ with the Spirit of the Lord upon him, Anointing him, i. e. making him his Messiah, to the end that he might preach the Gospel to the poor, whom Scribes and Pharisees Thought unworthy, profane,
and the bondage of Satan, and proclaiming the acceptable yeare of the Lord, the perpetual Jubile of lasting eternal comfort to the poor that hear his voice.
and the bondage of Satan, and proclaiming the acceptable year of the Lord, the perpetual Jubilee of lasting Eternal Comfort to the poor that hear his voice.
DANIEL describes him, making reconciliation for iniquity, and introducing everlasting righteousness. JOEL (as he is cited by St. Peter, and his prophecy applyed to the times of the Gospel, Acts 2.) promises, that in his time Gods Spirit shall be poured out upon all flesh;
DANIEL describes him, making reconciliation for iniquity, and introducing everlasting righteousness. JOEL (as he is cited by Saint Peter, and his prophecy applied to the times of the Gospel, Acts 2.) promises, that in his time God's Spirit shall be poured out upon all Flesh;
and encreasing the milk and honey of Canaan. And therefore it would be much more commodious for the Jews, to embrace the spiritual sense of other Prophecies which fall in naturally and sweetly with these that I have mentioned,
and increasing the milk and honey of Canaan. And Therefore it would be much more commodious for the jews, to embrace the spiritual sense of other Prophecies which fallen in naturally and sweetly with these that I have mentioned,
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and all together present us a coherent beautifull prospect of Messiah 's Kingdome, then to make him fight with himself as fiercely as with Gog and Magog, set one part of his Character to contradict and destroy the other,
and all together present us a coherent beautiful prospect of Messiah is Kingdom, then to make him fight with himself as fiercely as with Gog and Magog, Set one part of his Character to contradict and destroy the other,
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when he is extremely better? perform his Promises most graciously, by giving things infinitely more valuable then the letter of his undertaking imports;
when he is extremely better? perform his Promises most graciously, by giving things infinitely more valuable then the Letter of his undertaking imports;
such as make the Paradise of Mahomet seem a sober and severe refectory; and the most prodigious Fables of Heathen Poetry, modest and probable Inventions:
such as make the Paradise of Mahomet seem a Sobrium and severe refectory; and the most prodigious Fables of Heathen Poetry, modest and probable Inventions:
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then what he scatters without distinction among the Heathen who have not heard of his Name? To abase and undervalue his Wisdome by imagining that it hath found no more efficacious methods to advance that Righteousness which David and the other Prophets so highly celebrate in their descriptions of Messiah's Government, then the allurements of earthly Prosperity, which we know by many notorious examples of the Jews, and (God wot) by a nearer experiment in our selves, are more apt to produce contrary effects, to make men grow wanton when they are full and fat, Kick and Rebel against God in the strength of his benefits.
then what he scatters without distinction among the Heathen who have not herd of his Name? To abase and undervalue his Wisdom by imagining that it hath found no more efficacious methods to advance that Righteousness which David and the other prophets so highly celebrate in their descriptions of Messiah's Government, then the allurements of earthly Prosperity, which we know by many notorious Examples of the jews, and (God wot) by a nearer experiment in our selves, Are more apt to produce contrary effects, to make men grow wanton when they Are full and fat, Kick and Rebel against God in the strength of his benefits.
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How gloriously are the Predictions of Messiah 's Victories and Triumphs fulfill'd in Christ's conquering Sin and Death, subduing and captivating the powers of Hell? and how unworthy is it of his greatness, to bring him into the world onely to avenge the Jews of their enemies, which Shamgar with an Ox-goad, Sampson with an Asses jaw, Gideon by a stratagem of Trumpets and broken Pitchers,
How gloriously Are the Predictions of Messiah is Victories and Triumphos fulfilled in Christ's conquering since and Death, subduing and captivating the Powers of Hell? and how unworthy is it of his greatness, to bring him into the world only to avenge the jews of their enemies, which Shamgar with an Ox-goad, Sampson with an Asses jaw, gideon by a stratagem of Trumpets and broken Pitchers,
nay Deborah by her feminine conduct, with the help of Jaels nail and hammer, might have perform'd as successfully as he? How repugnant is it to that meekness and beneficence which the Scriptures attribute to him, His coming down like rain into a fleece of wool, and as the still and fatning drops which water the ground, his deliverng the poor when they cry, pitying, preserving the helpless;
nay Deborah by her Faemin conduct, with the help of Jaels nail and hammer, might have performed as successfully as he? How repugnant is it to that meekness and beneficence which the Scriptures attribute to him, His coming down like rain into a fleece of wool, and as the still and fattening drops which water the ground, his deliverng the poor when they cry, pitying, preserving the helpless;
establishing peace, as our Countryman Galeacus in Tacitus says the Romans did in his time, by Vastation and ruine; taking away Lyons and Bears from Jerusalem, and becoming himself more devouring and savage then all the beasts of the wilderness;
establishing peace, as our Countryman Galeacus in Tacitus Says the Romans did in his time, by Vastation and ruin; taking away Lyons and Bears from Jerusalem, and becoming himself more devouring and savage then all the beasts of the Wilderness;
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Making all nations blessed through him, onely by vexing, afflicting and destroying all the nations of the World? I might run through the several other footsteps of Messiahs Kingdome extant in the Old Testament, and shew how eminently,
Making all Nations blessed through him, only by vexing, afflicting and destroying all the Nations of the World? I might run through the several other footsteps of Messiahs Kingdom extant in the Old Testament, and show how eminently,
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The Scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a Law-giver from between his feet, until Shiloh come, and to him the gathering or obedience of the Nations, i. e. till Shiloh come,
The Sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a Lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come, and to him the gathering or Obedience of the nations, i. e. till Shiloh come,
So, in perfect accordance with the Original, a learned and happy Critick of our Nation understands the Text. Now we all see, that the Scepter is many Ages since departed from Judah; they have not for almost 1600 years been so much as a People,
So, in perfect accordance with the Original, a learned and happy Critic of our nation understands the Text. Now we all see, that the Sceptre is many Ages since departed from Judah; they have not for almost 1600 Years been so much as a People,
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So that if Shiloh be not come already, he never can come, the positive precise limitation of his time being evidently past at the Dissolution of the Jewish State. But then,
So that if Shiloh be not come already, he never can come, the positive precise limitation of his time being evidently passed At the Dissolution of the Jewish State. But then,
if you recollect when that dissolution happened, that Titus destroyed their Temple-service and Common-wealth, just when the Nations were gathered to the obedience of Christ,
if you recollect when that dissolution happened, that Titus destroyed their Temple service and Commonwealth, just when the nations were gathered to the Obedience of christ,
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Promising to Judah, (now the head of his Family) That some face of Government should always be preserved among the Children of Israel (as there was in their greatest distresses) untill Shilo, Judah's son after the flesh, should begin to reign spiritually in the hearts of Men, till both Jew and Gentile should submit to his Scepter of righteousness,
Promising to Judah, (now the head of his Family) That Some face of Government should always be preserved among the Children of Israel (as there was in their greatest Distresses) until Shilo, Judah's son After the Flesh, should begin to Reign spiritually in the hearts of Men, till both Jew and Gentile should submit to his Sceptre of righteousness,
A Nation chosen by God from the Mass of mankind, a solemn way of worship invented and prescribed by himself, both destroyed utterly, to proclaime and perpetuate the memory of its completion,
A nation chosen by God from the Mass of mankind, a solemn Way of worship invented and prescribed by himself, both destroyed utterly, to proclaim and perpetuate the memory of its completion,
and therefore they ought of their own nature to vanish and disappear, when he brought in the solid eternal blessings of his heavenly Kingdome, which they prefigured.
and Therefore they ought of their own nature to vanish and disappear, when he brought in the solid Eternal blessings of his heavenly Kingdom, which they prefigured.
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So that I shall not need now to add any more upon this head unless it be to give you a short, but real view of that Kingdome in Christs own exercise and administration of it.
So that I shall not need now to add any more upon this head unless it be to give you a short, but real view of that Kingdom in Christ own exercise and administration of it.
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Look therefore into his Sermon on the Mount (I had rather you should find it in your hearts then in your Books) where you shall discover a Perpetual Edict of that Law by which Christ will govern his Kingdome,
Look Therefore into his Sermon on the Mount (I had rather you should find it in your hearts then in your Books) where you shall discover a Perpetual Edict of that Law by which christ will govern his Kingdom,
Had a Solon or Lycurgus been to lay the Plot and groundwork of a Common-Wealth, you should have seen an institution apt to make their Citizens Rich, Politique and fierce, successfull troublers of the World.
Had a Solon or Lycurgus been to lay the Plot and groundwork of a commonwealth, you should have seen an Institution apt to make their Citizens Rich, Politique and fierce, successful troublers of the World.
advanc'd Ambition, Avarice, Rapine and Bloud-shed, the vertues of the Iron age, and the accomplishments of Caesar Borgia. These are the methods by which worldly Greatness is usually acquired and maintained.
advanced Ambition, Avarice, Rapine and Bloodshed, the Virtues of the Iron age, and the accomplishments of Caesar Borgia. These Are the methods by which worldly Greatness is usually acquired and maintained.
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And therefore here, instead of anxious cares and fears, the sollicitous plots and contrivances which carnal men set up as a Counter-Providence of their own, to check and controul that wisdome which governes and sustaines the World;
And Therefore Here, instead of anxious Cares and fears, the solicitous plots and contrivances which carnal men Set up as a Counter-Providence of their own, to check and control that Wisdom which governs and sustains the World;
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Depending securely on that goodness which suffers not a Sparrow to be unprovided for, nor a flower of the field to lack that nourishment and those influences which are requisite to maintain its verdure.
Depending securely on that Goodness which suffers not a Sparrow to be unprovided for, nor a flower of the field to lack that nourishment and those influences which Are requisite to maintain its verdure.
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Instead of Fraud, Lying, Hypocrisie, which use to be called Cunning, but are fripperies of folly (for sure he that wants not wit hath no need to be a knave) Christians are shew'd a straighter way to their ends, by the rule of strict severe justice, with honest upright intentions, ingenuous open single hearts.
Instead of Fraud, Lying, Hypocrisy, which use to be called Cunning, but Are fripperies of folly (for sure he that Wants not wit hath no need to be a knave) Christians Are showed a straighter Way to their ends, by the Rule of strict severe Justice, with honest upright intentions, ingenuous open single hearts.
Twas onely sinne made nakedness inconvenient and shamefull, and that innocence which Christ design'd to retrive, takes away the fig-leaves from before our minds as well as bodies, introducing a simplicity which fears not Momus his window and privy light into our souls;
It only sin made nakedness inconvenient and shameful, and that innocence which christ designed to retrieve, Takes away the Fig leaves from before our minds as well as bodies, introducing a simplicity which fears not Momus his window and privy Light into our Souls;
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Christ advanceth a real affectionate amity and good will even to enemies, whose Evil we are commanded to overcome with our good, being taught a new skill, by heaping our Love like Coals of fire upon their heads, to subdue their most obstinate hardness,
christ Advanceth a real affectionate amity and good will even to enemies, whose Evil we Are commanded to overcome with our good, being taught a new skill, by heaping our Love like Coals of fire upon their Heads, to subdue their most obstinate hardness,
give me an earlier entrance into that Region of Eternal Bliss, for which the previous temporary Paradise of Christs Spiritual Kingdome on earth is designed to prepare me.
give me an earlier Entrance into that Region of Eternal Bliss, for which the previous temporary Paradise of Christ Spiritual Kingdom on earth is designed to prepare me.
not onely abstaining from offering such injuries as we are unwilling to suffer, but doing all the good to the Bodies and Souls of our Neighbors, which we desire to receive from God or Man;
not only abstaining from offering such injuries as we Are unwilling to suffer, but doing all the good to the Bodies and Souls of our Neighbours, which we desire to receive from God or Man;
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This short, but comprehensive Precept, which wise Heathens have admired, and almost Deified, would at once do all the great things which the Prophets have in so many Allegories and Hyperboles ascribed to Messiah; this would beat Swords into Plough-shares, and Spears into Pruning-hooks;
This short, but comprehensive Precept, which wise heathens have admired, and almost Deified, would At once do all the great things which the prophets have in so many Allegories and Hyperboles ascribed to Messiah; this would beatrice Swords into Ploughshares, and Spears into Pruning-hooks;
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this would bring the Wolf and the Lamb to feed quietly together, and make the Lion eat straw with the Bullock: Not by changing the nature of those Animals,
this would bring the Wolf and the Lamb to feed quietly together, and make the lion eat straw with the Bullock: Not by changing the nature of those Animals,
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and Strength be no longer a Terrour, but a Support and Guard to impotent Weakness, while every Christian is a Protector, a Tutelar Angel and God to his Brother.
and Strength be no longer a Terror, but a Support and Guard to impotent Weakness, while every Christian is a Protector, a Tutelar Angel and God to his Brother.
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You may now be sure, Christs Kingdome is not of this World, which is in every instance so contrary to it; (I wish the same unlikeness were not too observable among his professed Subjects, who allow,
You may now be sure, Christ Kingdom is not of this World, which is in every instance so contrary to it; (I wish the same unlikeness were not too observable among his professed Subject's, who allow,
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but follow not his Rule;) and Pilate had reason enough to rest secure, that Jesus, though he asserted himself to be King, could on these terms be no dangerous Rival or Competitor with Tiberius; such a Kingdome might bless and prosper Caesars Government, could not impeach his Power or diminish his Greatness.
but follow not his Rule;) and Pilate had reason enough to rest secure, that jesus, though he asserted himself to be King, could on these terms be no dangerous Rival or Competitor with Tiberius; such a Kingdom might bless and prosper Caesars Government, could not impeach his Power or diminish his Greatness.
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It must now seem very strange, after Christ hath so expresly renounced all claim to Temporal Authority, convinced the Jews and Romans, that his Kingdome is not of this World, if any Christians can be so bold as under him,
It must now seem very strange, After christ hath so expressly renounced all claim to Temporal authority, convinced the jews and Romans, that his Kingdom is not of this World, if any Christians can be so bold as under him,
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and in his Name, to assume the Government of the World. It must be matter of deepest astonishment to those who believe our Saviour spake truly when he told his Apostles, The Disciple is not above his Master,
and in his Name, to assume the Government of the World. It must be matter of Deepest astonishment to those who believe our Saviour spoke truly when he told his Apostles, The Disciple is not above his Master,
that any Person, as Vicar to Jesus of Nazareth (who refused to arbitrate between contending Brethren, had himself no house where to lay his head, and admitted men into the condition of his Subjects upon the terms of forsaking all worldly interests) should pretend to dispose of Crowns and Scepters, averr that by Him Kings reign, that He can pull down one,
that any Person, as Vicar to jesus of Nazareth (who refused to arbitrate between contending Brothers, had himself no house where to lay his head, and admitted men into the condition of his Subject's upon the terms of forsaking all worldly interests) should pretend to dispose of Crowns and Sceptres, aver that by Him Kings Reign, that He can pull down one,
for he looks more like a Lieutenant of their Messiah, then a Deputy and Apostle, of our Christ, who treads on the necks of Caesars, and without a figure makes his enemies lick the Dust. Had the Apostles themselves own'd such a Commission, Christianity had never taken root in the World:
for he looks more like a Lieutenant of their Messiah, then a Deputy and Apostle, of our christ, who treads on the necks of Caesars, and without a figure makes his enemies lick the Dust. Had the Apostles themselves owned such a Commission, Christianity had never taken root in the World:
Had St. Peter declared, that all Power in Heaven and Earth was given to him by God, he had been crucified with his heels upwards, not by the choice of his own Humility,
Had Saint Peter declared, that all Power in Heaven and Earth was given to him by God, he had been Crucified with his heels upward, not by the choice of his own Humility,
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told, that while They and their People remained Infidels, a Christian Bishop might give away their Countrey to any one that should convert them by the Sword, (the old Greek pretence, NONLATINALPHABET) and if they embraced the Faith,
told, that while They and their People remained Infidels, a Christian Bishop might give away their Country to any one that should convert them by the Sword, (the old Greek pretence,) and if they embraced the Faith,
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as the greater Luminary, they must derive all their saint influences and borrowed light, he alone having right to institute earthly Powers, to judge all,
as the greater Luminary, they must derive all their saint influences and borrowed Light, he alone having right to institute earthly Powers, to judge all,
Do you think the Roman Emperors, or the Monarchs of the East, would have been brought in to Christ's fold by these harsh invitations, this rough voice of the Shepherd? Would such a Doctrine have placed the Cross on the Crowns of Kings, made them Nursing Fathers to the Church? I doubt it would rather have exasperated their fury, sharpened their persecutions,
Do you think the Roman Emperor's, or the Monarchs of the East, would have been brought in to Christ's fold by these harsh invitations, this rough voice of the Shepherd? Would such a Doctrine have placed the Cross on the Crowns of Kings, made them Nursing Father's to the Church? I doubt it would rather have exasperated their fury, sharpened their persecutions,
But we have some, who frankly enough call the Pope Antichrist, sounding out that name with all the force of their lungs, (which is great;) and yet (if it be not ill manners to make comparison between so high pretenders) themselves deserve that Title as well as he, and upon the same Reason:
But we have Some, who frankly enough call the Pope Antichrist, sounding out that name with all the force of their lungs, (which is great;) and yet (if it be not ill manners to make comparison between so high pretenders) themselves deserve that Title as well as he, and upon the same Reason:
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For who-ever advanceth in Christendome an Interest so directly contrary to that of Christ, is an Anti - or Counter-Christ. You know who they are which talk so much of advancing Christs Scepter, and the Rod of his Power: but you know likewise (by wofull experience) that all this is onely that it might become a Rod in their hands to eat up all other Rods, and be the greater Serpent when it hath done so.
For whoever Advanceth in Christendom an Interest so directly contrary to that of christ, is an Anti - or Counter-Christ. You know who they Are which talk so much of advancing Christ Sceptre, and the Rod of his Power: but you know likewise (by woeful experience) that all this is only that it might become a Rod in their hands to eat up all other Rods, and be the greater Serpent when it hath done so.
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And as the former Temporalists would place Christ on his Throne, that themselves may sit on his right hand and on his left, so these cry up King Jesus, onely for a stale and property to serve their design of binding the hands and eating the flesh of other Kings, that the sheep may tear and devoure the VVolves.
And as the former Temporalists would place christ on his Throne, that themselves may fit on his right hand and on his left, so these cry up King jesus, only for a stale and property to serve their Design of binding the hands and eating the Flesh of other Kings, that the sheep may tear and devour the VVolves.
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But most certainly, were he now once more upon earth in the same lowly guise as before, Preaching the same spiritual Doctrines, advancing the same heavenly Kingdome, they would persecute and crucifie him again as the Jews did, for defeating their Carnal hopes and Designes.
But most Certainly, were he now once more upon earth in the same lowly guise as before, Preaching the same spiritual Doctrines, advancing the same heavenly Kingdom, they would persecute and crucify him again as the jews did, for defeating their Carnal hope's and Designs.
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'Twill be no wonder, if he suffered unkindness in a strange enemies Countrey, was advanced by Death and the steps of his Cross to be crowned with glory and honor, to sit on the Throne of God in the full enjoyment and administration of his Kingdome in Heaven, the reward and purchase of his sufferings.
It'll be no wonder, if he suffered unkindness in a strange enemies Country, was advanced by Death and the steps of his Cross to be crowned with glory and honour, to fit on the Throne of God in the full enjoyment and administration of his Kingdom in Heaven, the reward and purchase of his sufferings.
My present undertaking obligeth me no further then to evidence the design of God, expressed by Types and Prophecies that Christ should thus suffer, and so enter into his glory: My other Part.
My present undertaking obliges me no further then to evidence the Design of God, expressed by Types and Prophecies that christ should thus suffer, and so enter into his glory: My other Part.
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Yet with Jews (the great Masters of Allegories) who acknowledge (unless when their hatred to Christ compells them to renounce all ingenuity) a great part of the Mosaical dispensation to have been symbolical, and doubt not,
Yet with jews (the great Masters of Allegories) who acknowledge (unless when their hatred to christ compels them to renounce all ingenuity) a great part of the Mosaical Dispensation to have been symbolical, and doubt not,
foreshew future events by Persons, Offices, Rites, and actions, as well as foretell them by Words; these things must be of great weight and consideration.
foreshow future events by Persons, Offices, Rites, and actions, as well as foretell them by Words; these things must be of great weight and consideration.
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For which Reason the Primitive Fathers, though they use other Topiques against Heathen disputers, and in the main controversie with the Jews, insist (as the Apostles did before them) upon the irrefragable arguments of Christs miracles and resurrection, yet they refell their little exceptions against the circumstances of his outward condition both in life and death, by instances of these prefigurations recorded in the Old Testament, indulging sometimes to zeal and fancy, successfully and artificially enough, considering whom they dealt with;
For which Reason the Primitive Father's, though they use other Topiques against Heathen disputers, and in the main controversy with the jews, insist (as the Apostles did before them) upon the irrefragable Arguments of Christ Miracles and resurrection, yet they refel their little exceptions against the Circumstances of his outward condition both in life and death, by instances of these prefigurations recorded in the Old Testament, indulging sometime to zeal and fancy, successfully and artificially enough, considering whom they dealt with;
then that those Persons who in the substance of their Character were apparently Types of Messiah, may be understood in all the most conspicuous Tracts and lineaments of that character, the remarkable accidents of their lives,
then that those Persons who in the substance of their Character were apparently Types of Messiah, may be understood in all the most conspicuous Tracts and lineaments of that character, the remarkable accidents of their lives,
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That those Offices, Actions and Rites, which must be observed to have many things in them very notable, of which no other account can rationally be given,
That those Offices, Actions and Rites, which must be observed to have many things in them very notable, of which no other account can rationally be given,
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now that the substance appeareth to answer and own its shadows; The Antitype, applyeth and interpreteth its foregoing Types, inconveniently referr'd by me to that Purpose.
now that the substance appears to answer and own its shadows; The Antitype, Applieth and interpreteth its foregoing Types, inconveniently referred by me to that Purpose.
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but rather a comfortable presumption that he had better things in store for them, reserv'd to their proper season, whereby he meant abundantly to make good with advantage all his gracious Promises; why should we prescribe God other Laws in a Parallel Case? Shorten his arme,
but rather a comfortable presumption that he had better things in store for them, reserved to their proper season, whereby he meant abundantly to make good with advantage all his gracious Promises; why should we prescribe God other Laws in a Parallel Case? Shorten his arm,
and shrink up the nerves of his power, suspect his goodness, and circumscribe his wisdome by our narrow conceits, which before we allowed to operate by its own rule;
and shrink up the nerves of his power, suspect his Goodness, and circumscribe his Wisdom by our narrow conceits, which before we allowed to operate by its own Rule;
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then be delivered from the petulant injuries of unreasonable and wicked men? Whereas it is much more rational, that seeing a series of correspondent effects and Productions, we should acknowledg the same hand-working in all, the same Providence pursuing one uniform design, perfecting and accomplishing in the Person of Messiah, what it began to form and shape out by degrees in those models and ruder Draughts (literally those Types) which were exhibited from time to time under the Law.
then be Delivered from the petulant injuries of unreasonable and wicked men? Whereas it is much more rational, that seeing a series of correspondent effects and Productions, we should acknowledge the same hand-working in all, the same Providence pursuing one uniform Design, perfecting and accomplishing in the Person of Messiah, what it began to from and shape out by Degrees in those models and Ruder Draughts (literally those Types) which were exhibited from time to time under the Law.
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Recollect, I pray you, that ABRAHAM, when God promised him the inheritance of Canaan, and a Descendent from his loins in whom all Nations should be blessed;
Recollect, I pray you, that ABRAHAM, when God promised him the inheritance of Canaan, and a Descendent from his loins in whom all nations should be blessed;
was (as it were) in the same breath commanded to get out of his Countrey, to forsake his Kindred and his Fathers house, to conflict with difficulties and dangers in his wandring life,
was (as it were) in the same breath commanded to get out of his Country, to forsake his Kindred and his Father's house, to conflict with difficulties and dangers in his wandering life,
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And then you will not wonder, if Christ, in whom this and all other Promises of God are Yea and Amen, performed the principal sublimest part of it, made all Nations blessed, by being himself a stranger among his Brethren, an alien unto his mothers children, who gave him a courser reception then Abraham met at Egypt or in Gerar. ISAAC, the first pledge of this promised blessing, was derided and grieved by Ishmael as soon as he was capable of feeling such injuries, in which respect he is brought by St. Paul as an example of the Spirit persecuted by the Flesh, and did prefigure the scorns and contumelies which Christ suffered from his Brethren:
And then you will not wonder, if christ, in whom this and all other Promises of God Are Yea and Amen, performed the principal Sublimest part of it, made all nations blessed, by being himself a stranger among his Brothers, an alien unto his mother's children, who gave him a courser reception then Abraham met At Egypt or in Gerar. ISAAC, the First pledge of this promised blessing, was derided and grieved by Ishmael as soon as he was capable of feeling such injuries, in which respect he is brought by Saint Paul as an Exampl of the Spirit persecuted by the Flesh, and did prefigure the scorns and Contumelies which christ suffered from his Brothers:
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and the Salvation which by all these he wrought out for the whole Israel of God? Was Messiah to be like unto MOSES? Then 'tis most fit, by an early persecution as soon as he was born, being cast out to one Danger and Death for the avoiding another, by the unkindness and treachery of those whom he came to save;
and the Salvation which by all these he wrought out for the Whole Israel of God? Was Messiah to be like unto MOSES? Then it's most fit, by an early persecution as soon as he was born, being cast out to one Danger and Death for the avoiding Another, by the unkindness and treachery of those whom he Come to save;
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the threats, and hard dealings from Pharaoh, and the long and manifold grievings of his meek soul by his perverse Countrey-men whom he had brought out of slavery;
the Treats, and hard dealings from Pharaoh, and the long and manifold grievings of his meek soul by his perverse Countrymen whom he had brought out of slavery;
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as well as transcend him in Wisdom, Power, and the incomparable Deliverance and Salvation whereof the atchievements of Moses were but a weak imperfect shadow.
as well as transcend him in Wisdom, Power, and the incomparable Deliverance and Salvation whereof the achievements of Moses were but a weak imperfect shadow.
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Does Ezekiel four or five times call Christ, DAVID, prophesying, that he shall be an Eternal Prince over Gods People, feed and guide them in the ways of his Judgments and Statutes? Then (beside that this description of Christs Government inferrs the spiritual ends and purposes of his Dominion) we are assured by God himself, that DAVID was a Type of Christ; and indeed he was a lively and exact one;
Does Ezekielem four or five times call christ, DAVID, prophesying, that he shall be an Eternal Prince over God's People, feed and guide them in the ways of his Judgments and Statutes? Then (beside that this description of Christ Government infers the spiritual ends and Purposes of his Dominion) we Are assured by God himself, that DAVID was a Type of christ; and indeed he was a lively and exact one;
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and anointed by his appointment, yet living without power in the time of Saul. Nor could any thing foreshew the ill treatment which our Lord found in the days of his humiliation at their hands, whom he delivered from more dreadful enemies then Philistins and Gyants of Gath; like those disgraces, oppressions and persecutions which David endured from Saul, whose Battels he had fought.
and anointed by his appointment, yet living without power in the time of Saul. Nor could any thing foreshow the ill treatment which our Lord found in the days of his humiliation At their hands, whom he Delivered from more dreadful enemies then philistines and Giants of Gaza; like those disgraces, oppressions and persecutions which David endured from Saul, whose Battles he had fought.
His Reigning over the People of God, an embleme of Christ his Sons spiritual dominion in the hearts of the Faithful, in which sense onely Davids house became sure, and his Kingdom perpetual:
His Reigning over the People of God, an emblem of christ his Sons spiritual dominion in the hearts of the Faithful, in which sense only Davids house became sure, and his Kingdom perpetual:
So were the cruelties of Saul, the treachery of Doeg, and Achitophel, the railing and curses of Shimei, and the unnatural rebellion of Absalom, onely so many prelusions to Herods early attempts on Christs life, the slanders, blasphemies, malitious designs,
So were the cruelties of Saul, the treachery of Doeg, and Ahithophel, the railing and curses of Shimei, and the unnatural rebellion of Absalom, only so many prelusions to Herods early attempts on Christ life, the slanders, Blasphemies, malicious designs,
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and bloudy Prosecutions of the Jews, the treason of Judas, and the pernicious wisdom of Caiaphas. Nothing more can be added to make the resemblance compleat,
and bloody Prosecutions of the jews, the treason of Judas, and the pernicious Wisdom of Caiaphas. Nothing more can be added to make the resemblance complete,
but this, that David was a person most dear to God, as being a man after his own heart, received the amplest testimonies and assurances of Gods favour, the most gracious Promises and Pledges of his lasting sure Mercies;
but this, that David was a person most dear to God, as being a man After his own heart, received the amplest testimonies and assurances of God's favour, the most gracious Promises and Pledges of his lasting sure mercies;
Which makes it a less wonder, that God for the great ends of Mercy design'd by that method, should give up the Son of his love, in whom he declared himself by a voice from heaven to be delighted and well pleased, into the hands of evil men:
Which makes it a less wonder, that God for the great ends of Mercy designed by that method, should give up the Son of his love, in whom he declared himself by a voice from heaven to be delighted and well pleased, into the hands of evil men:
like fire into his bones. This whole Parallel is by David so fully set forth in very many places of the PSALMS, that the most acute interpreters are often put to great difficulties,
like fire into his bones. This Whole Parallel is by David so Fully Set forth in very many places of the PSALMS, that the most acute Interpreters Are often put to great difficulties,
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and particularly the PROPHETS (who sure had as good right to Gods Temporal promises as any other Jews) were vexed, tormented, imprisoned, banished, slain, to leave a cloud of witnesses attesting this Truth, that as Christ exceeded them all infinitely in the excellency of his Person and Dignity of his Office,
and particularly the PROPHETS (who sure had as good right to God's Temporal promises as any other jews) were vexed, tormented, imprisoned, banished, slave, to leave a cloud of Witnesses attesting this Truth, that as christ exceeded them all infinitely in the excellency of his Person and Dignity of his Office,
though some of them do not onely adumbrate Christs sufferings in general, but point particularly at his Crucifixion. As ISAAC ' s carrying the wood whereon he was to lie, which in the Antitype is fairly answer'd by Christs carrying his cross; The crucified saving Brazen serpent, giving health to all that looked up in Faith to it, besides a fit declaration and NONLATINALPHABET (in St. Chrysostomes expression) of Christs curing the deadly fiery bitings of the old Serpent by vertue of his death, represented in that figure;
though Some of them do not only adumbrate Christ sufferings in general, but point particularly At his Crucifixion. As ISAAC ' s carrying the wood whereon he was to lie, which in the Antitype is fairly answered by Christ carrying his cross; The Crucified Saving Brazen serpent, giving health to all that looked up in Faith to it, beside a fit declaration and (in Saint Chrysostomes expression) of Christ curing the deadly fiery bitings of the old Serpent by virtue of his death, represented in that figure;
gives us a further advantageous instance against the Jews, that every thing is not accursed which hangeth on a Tree. And St. Johns authority is very considerable, who applyes the command of not breaking a bone of the Paschal Lamb to this business;
gives us a further advantageous instance against the jews, that every thing is not accursed which hangs on a Tree. And Saint Johns Authority is very considerable, who Applies the command of not breaking a bone of the Paschal Lamb to this business;
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and his Reason of the Rite, that it was intended to leave a Prophetical intimation, that Christ our Passover should die a death to which breaking of limbs was ordinarily annexed,
and his Reason of the Rite, that it was intended to leave a Prophetical intimation, that christ our Passover should die a death to which breaking of limbs was ordinarily annexed,
is much better then Maimoni 's weak conjecture, that it was onely to comply with the Jews haste; For in what haste soever they then were, the Wisdom of God is never in haste,
is much better then Maimonides is weak conjecture, that it was only to comply with the jews haste; For in what haste soever they then were, the Wisdom of God is never in haste,
and we shall find them all with one mouth proclaim the same thing, the great and various sufferings and violent Death of Messiah: Whom though they do not alwayes name,
and we shall find them all with one Mouth proclaim the same thing, the great and various sufferings and violent Death of Messiah: Whom though they do not always name,
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yet they so describe him, as that the ancient Jews understood their meaning well enough, allowing the reading of Psal. 22. 15. and expounding it of Messiah; as also Zach. 12. 10. which are both referred to by S. John as Prophecies of Christ's being pierced on the Cross.
yet they so describe him, as that the ancient jews understood their meaning well enough, allowing the reading of Psalm 22. 15. and expounding it of Messiah; as also Zach 12. 10. which Are both referred to by S. John as Prophecies of Christ's being pierced on the Cross.
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And the latter Rabbins, by their pitifull shifts, shew clearly that they refuse the Interpretations of their Fathers onely for fear of prejudicing their Hypothesis; and therefore strengthen our Arguments,
And the latter Rabbis, by their pitiful shifts, show clearly that they refuse the Interpretations of their Father's only for Fear of prejudicing their Hypothesis; and Therefore strengthen our Arguments,
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Out of the great plenty of Prophecies I will select but one; (for what God hath said once, is as infallibly true as if he had said it a thousand times:) 'Tis the 53 Chapter of Isaiah, where you may read the contempt and scorn, the pains and torments, the ignominious and servile Death of Christ,
Out of the great plenty of Prophecies I will select but one; (for what God hath said once, is as infallibly true as if he had said it a thousand times:) It's the 53 Chapter of Isaiah, where you may read the contempt and scorn, the pains and torments, the ignominious and servile Death of christ,
I need not enlarge, for the Jews are so oppressed with multitude and weight of Evidences for a suffering Messiah, that to deliver themselves in this strait, they give us a Tale of two Messiahs, the first to be afflicted and killed, the other to triumph onely and reign:
I need not enlarge, for the jews Are so oppressed with multitude and weight of Evidences for a suffering Messiah, that to deliver themselves in this strait, they give us a Tale of two Messiahs, the First to be afflicted and killed, the other to triumph only and Reign:
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And so while one part of their fiction confesseth the sufferings we contend for, and the other is affirmed vainly without ground or colour by them, they have thereby yielded us the whole Cause:
And so while one part of their fiction Confesses the sufferings we contend for, and the other is affirmed vainly without ground or colour by them, they have thereby yielded us the Whole Cause:
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and to have been so used as they assure us he was to be, and no other is pretended to answer those prefigurations in any degree, Pilate was as good a Prophet as Caiphas, and being over-ruled by the Spirit of God, wrote more then he understood,
and to have been so used as they assure us he was to be, and no other is pretended to answer those prefigurations in any degree, Pilate was as good a Prophet as Caiaphas, and being overruled by the Spirit of God, wrote more then he understood,
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Why should I bring you back to the first Elements of Christianity, who have been baptized into Christs death in your infancy, grown up in the profession of his Gospel, have had Christ in many Sermons evidently set forth crucified among you,
Why should I bring you back to the First Elements of Christianity, who have been baptised into Christ death in your infancy, grown up in the profession of his Gospel, have had christ in many Sermons evidently Set forth Crucified among you,
and received him often in the holy Sacramental representation of his Death? After so many pledges of service and love enterchanged between you, what reason have I to doubt of your being Christians? I do not doubt it:
and received him often in the holy Sacramental representation of his Death? After so many pledges of service and love interchanged between you, what reason have I to doubt of your being Christians? I do not doubt it:
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And many others who explicitely believe the Truth, are so far from obeying it, that they hold it in unrighteousness; and these ought often to be told, that they believe enough to condemn,
And many Others who explicitly believe the Truth, Are so Far from obeying it, that they hold it in unrighteousness; and these ought often to be told, that they believe enough to condemn,
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Suppose then, that you have devoured all the scandal of the Cross, and what is an offence to Jews, and to Greeks foolishness, is to you the wisdom and power of God, the one appearing eminently in the contrivance of this Mystery,
Suppose then, that you have devoured all the scandal of the Cross, and what is an offence to jews, and to Greeks foolishness, is to you the Wisdom and power of God, the one appearing eminently in the contrivance of this Mystery,
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you can discern the Lord of Glory through the disguise and form of a servant, contemplate him triumphing over the powers of Death and Hell in a servile ignominious Crucifixion,
you can discern the Lord of Glory through the disguise and from of a servant, contemplate him triumphing over the Powers of Death and Hell in a servile ignominious Crucifixion,
Whether the reason why you do not cordially embrace him be any other then that of the Jews, because his Kingdome and his Laws are spiritual, and you are Carnal? 1. Whether you do own and accept Christ for your King? I know you are apt enough to admit his other Relations to you;
Whither the reason why you do not cordially embrace him be any other then that of the jews, Because his Kingdom and his Laws Are spiritual, and you Are Carnal? 1. Whither you do own and accept christ for your King? I know you Are apt enough to admit his other Relations to you;
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'Tis pleasant to think of a Sacrifice considerable enough to atone for our sins, of such a High Priest entred within the vail interceding on our behalf at Gods right hand, who will surely be heard when he prays,
It's pleasant to think of a Sacrifice considerable enough to atone for our Sins, of such a High Priest entered within the Vail interceding on our behalf At God's right hand, who will surely be herd when he prays,
'Tis not amiss that he be powerfull enough to overcome our Enemies to spoil Principalities and Powers, lead captivity captive, and after that give gifts unto men, when he hath through his Death destroyed the Devil who had the power of Death, that he be able and willing to enstate us in eternal life,
It's not amiss that he be powerful enough to overcome our Enemies to spoil Principalities and Powers, led captivity captive, and After that give Gifts unto men, when he hath through his Death destroyed the devil who had the power of Death, that he be able and willing to enstate us in Eternal life,
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if this be all? what carnality of theirs would have resisted the proposition of such a Sacrifice to expiate for their sins? Why should not a Pharisee be content that he might have an Advocate always pleading for him at the Throne of Grace? What could move the grossest dreamer in the Sanhedrim to refuse a reversion of eternal glory in heaven after the enjoyment of those present selicities which he desired on earth? There is something surely more then this in the accepting and acknowledging Christ for our King,
if this be all? what carnality of theirs would have resisted the proposition of such a Sacrifice to expiate for their Sins? Why should not a Pharisee be content that he might have an Advocate always pleading for him At the Throne of Grace? What could move the Grossest dreamer in the Sanhedrim to refuse a reversion of Eternal glory in heaven After the enjoyment of those present selicities which he desired on earth? There is something surely more then this in the accepting and acknowledging christ for our King,
The Duty of a subject to a Prince is expressed in one word, Obedience. The Tributes of our Esteem, Honor, Reverence and Recognition, are good circumstances in the performance of our main Duty;
The Duty of a Subject to a Prince is expressed in one word, obedience. The Tributes of our Esteem, Honour, reverence and Recognition, Are good Circumstances in the performance of our main Duty;
I need not teach the Court how little Complements signifie, you know that for the most part they are like Nil's in a Cypher, us'd onely to amuse, to conceal, not explain our minds:
I need not teach the Court how little Compliments signify, you know that for the most part they Are like Nil's in a Cypher, used only to amuse, to conceal, not explain our minds:
Nor shall I need to say here, the profession of that Duty and service which we mean not to performe, is no more then a Complement, unless it prove a scorne too;
Nor shall I need to say Here, the profession of that Duty and service which we mean not to perform, is no more then a Compliment, unless it prove a scorn too;
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to call Christ our Prince, and not submit to his rule and Laws, is but to bow before him, cry Hail King of the Jews, and crucifie him. Obedience hereby appears to be the natural necessary Duty of a Subject to a Prince,
to call christ our Prince, and not submit to his Rule and Laws, is but to bow before him, cry Hail King of the jews, and crucify him. obedience hereby appears to be the natural necessary Duty of a Subject to a Prince,
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unless we conform to those Laws which preserve peace, and effect plenty, by regulating every man in the orderly pursuit of his own honest ends without enterfering with those of his Neighbour.
unless we conform to those Laws which preserve peace, and Effect plenty, by regulating every man in the orderly pursuit of his own honest ends without interfering with those of his Neighbour.
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'Tis madness to look that a King in his single Person should suppress Rebellions, repel the force of invading Armies, drive Enemies Fleets from his Coasts,
It's madness to look that a King in his single Person should suppress Rebellions, repel the force of invading Armies, drive Enemies Fleets from his Coasts,
For neither can he subdue his and our Enemies (to the purposes we are concern'd in;) nor make his Subjects happy without the concurrence of their obedience.
For neither can he subdue his and our Enemies (to the Purposes we Are concerned in;) nor make his Subject's happy without the concurrence of their Obedience.
He cannot destroy the works of the Devil, if we will persist to employ our selves in his works, resolve to be slaves still, notwithstanding all the liberty purchased for us,
He cannot destroy the works of the devil, if we will persist to employ our selves in his works, resolve to be slaves still, notwithstanding all the liberty purchased for us,
and Covenanted with Christ, that upon his voluntary laying down his life as a ransome for the World, he should have power to bestow the Kingdome upon such,
and Covenanted with christ, that upon his voluntary laying down his life as a ransom for the World, he should have power to bestow the Kingdom upon such,
Because we Repent not that we have no Faith (seeing we suppose Faith, to be the principle which moved us to repent) but we grieve to find our selves defective in our obedience, that we have not perform'd what we believe our selves bound, and engaged to.
Because we repent not that we have no Faith (seeing we suppose Faith, to be the principle which moved us to Repent) but we grieve to find our selves defective in our Obedience, that we have not performed what we believe our selves bound, and engaged to.
and no more, This makes Christ but such a King as GROTIUS think's Pilate took him for, a kind of Rex Stoicus, a Prince and author of some rare opinions and speculative truths;
and no more, This makes christ but such a King as GROTIUS think's Pilate took him for, a kind of Rex Stoicus, a Prince and author of Some rare opinions and speculative truths;
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and Christianity it self but a sect (as Tertullian often calls it in a better sense) combined in the asserting an excellent Hypothesis; not a Kingdom and body Politique, join'd to one Common head, by which all the members are guided in the actions of life,
and Christianity it self but a sect (as Tertullian often calls it in a better sense) combined in the asserting an excellent Hypothesis; not a Kingdom and body Politique, joined to one Common head, by which all the members Are guided in the actions of life,
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Had Christ been proposed to us onely as Prophet, such a Faith had been a hand fitter to receive him, it might have apprehended Visions and Revelations well enough:
Had christ been proposed to us only as Prophet, such a Faith had been a hand fitter to receive him, it might have apprehended Visions and Revelations well enough:
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and can make us do so, is that which expresseth it self by lively operations, being animated and actuated by an obedient Love, that Generous Principle which even in humane affairs noble produceth all the great and worthy things in the world, by those Persons who serve the Prince whom they love, vigorously and Bravely. That Obedience onely can bring us back to God, we may know by this, that Disobedience cast us out of his favour and presence:
and can make us do so, is that which Expresses it self by lively operations, being animated and actuated by an obedient Love, that Generous Principle which even in humane affairs noble Produceth all the great and worthy things in the world, by those Persons who serve the Prince whom they love, vigorously and Bravely. That obedience only can bring us back to God, we may know by this, that Disobedience cast us out of his favour and presence:
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and if the effect of our Redemption be to recover us the Paradise and the favour of of God, which we lost at first by disobeying his commands, it must also put us into a state of obedience, without which we cannot be capable of recovery, the Cherubim with their flaming sword will still fight against us upon the old quarrel;
and if the Effect of our Redemption be to recover us the Paradise and the favour of of God, which we lost At First by disobeying his commands, it must also put us into a state of Obedience, without which we cannot be capable of recovery, the Cherubin with their flaming sword will still fight against us upon the old quarrel;
as to make our task easie and proportion'd to our infirmity, to accept sincere honest endeavours instead of exact unerring obedience, which Adam fail'd of,
as to make our task easy and proportioned to our infirmity, to accept sincere honest endeavours instead of exact unerring Obedience, which Adam failed of,
and we in the ruine of our nature could by no mean have performed. But to be reconciled to disobedience, is inconsistent with every one of his attributes;
and we in the ruin of our nature could by no mean have performed. But to be reconciled to disobedience, is inconsistent with every one of his attributes;
now disobedience is all Evil, transgresseth and violates the whole Law at once, The soul that doth ought presumptuously, disobeying with a high hand, reproacheth the Lord, and despiseth his comandments.
now disobedience is all Evil, Transgresseth and violates the Whole Law At once, The soul that does ought presumptuously, disobeying with a high hand, Reproacheth the Lord, and despises his Commandments.
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And between Obedience and Disobedience I know no Medium; That pretence of serving Christ out of Gallantry is something that I confess my self not acute enough to understand, any further,
And between obedience and Disobedience I know no Medium; That pretence of serving christ out of Gallantry is something that I confess my self not acute enough to understand, any further,
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the Prince who hath no other, is a Tenant at will, holds his Crown and Dignity in a kind of Villenage, and servile dependance on the Pleasure of his Subjects;
the Prince who hath no other, is a Tenant At will, holds his Crown and Dignity in a kind of Villeinage, and servile dependence on the Pleasure of his Subject's;
Nor to the preservation of his Majesty, if he be so divided against himself, as to prevaricate in the execution of his own Laws, suffer our disobedience to prevail over his Justice,
Nor to the preservation of his Majesty, if he be so divided against himself, as to prevaricate in the execution of his own Laws, suffer our disobedience to prevail over his justice,
We become flatterers and parasites to great persons, and if one of them strike us on the right cheek, we hastily turn to him the left, esteeming his scornfull blows as healing as the KINGS Touch. Our Covetousness condemns us to the mines, sends us to the confines of Hell,
We become Flatterers and Parasites to great Persons, and if one of them strike us on the right cheek, we hastily turn to him the left, esteeming his scornful blows as healing as the KINGS Touch. Our Covetousness condemns us to the mines, sends us to the confines of Hell,
and we often break into the bowels of it to fetch Treasure, and we bring up with labour and hazard our Idol Gold from them, which we consecrate for a God in our hearts,
and we often break into the bowels of it to fetch Treasure, and we bring up with labour and hazard our Idol Gold from them, which we consecrate for a God in our hearts,
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Our Proud, Malicious, Lustfull Quarrels bereave us of our eyes and hands, and we chuse rather to go to Hell, blinde or maimed, then having all our Members to enter into Glory. Why do we not obey Christ at this rate? Why do we love to be the Slaves and Martyrs of the Devil and Damnation, abhorring the free and happy Service of Christ.
Our Proud, Malicious, Lustful Quarrels bereave us of our eyes and hands, and we choose rather to go to Hell, blind or maimed, then having all our Members to enter into Glory. Why do we not obey christ At this rate? Why do we love to be the Slaves and Martyrs of the devil and Damnation, abhorring the free and happy Service of christ.
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then is the perpetual feast of Temperance more inviting, then the loads of Gluttonous meats, and the killing debauches and riots of Luxury and Incontinence.
then is the perpetual feast of Temperance more inviting, then the loads of Gluttonous Meats, and the killing Debauches and riots of Luxury and Incontinence.
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Heathen Philosophy could have made these comparisons, and carried them by instances through the whole Scheme of Ethicks; or rather it would have disdained that Vertue should be at all compared, either with the filthy nature of Vice, or its pernicious consequences.
Heathen Philosophy could have made these comparisons, and carried them by instances through the Whole Scheme of Ethics; or rather it would have disdained that Virtue should be At all compared, either with the filthy nature of Vice, or its pernicious consequences.
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And I hope a Christian conversation will appear in all respects to transcend Heathen Morality, as far as that is above the dirt and mire of the most brutish sensuality.
And I hope a Christian Conversation will appear in all respects to transcend Heathen Morality, as Far as that is above the dirt and mire of the most brutish sensuality.
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The satisfactions of a regular orderly life led, secundum Naturam, which is all Philosophy aims at, are much more agreeable then those low and vile disorders which some men desire to wallow in;
The satisfactions of a regular orderly life led, secundum Naturam, which is all Philosophy aims At, Are much more agreeable then those low and vile disorders which Some men desire to wallow in;
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but infinitely short of those heavenly joys, wherewith mindes illuminated by the Holy Ghost, furnished and adorned with his Graces, are continually entertained;
but infinitely short of those heavenly Joys, wherewith minds illuminated by the Holy Ghost, furnished and adorned with his Graces, Are continually entertained;
beside, that this Paradise they now enjoy, is the way to Heaven, this serving and walking with God in a delightful affluence of pleasures, is but their pledge and assurance of being translated in time to live with him for ever.
beside, that this Paradise they now enjoy, is the Way to Heaven, this serving and walking with God in a delightful affluence of pleasures, is but their pledge and assurance of being translated in time to live with him for ever.
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we apprehend better such solid representations, and are affected more, when we perceive our Teacher believes himself, and practiseth what he recommends;
we apprehend better such solid representations, and Are affected more, when we perceive our Teacher believes himself, and Practiseth what he recommends;
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What then is the reason, why after all this we are unwilling to learn the best things, follow the noblest, most alluring example, embrace the most precious rewards under the conduct and government of this our King? The very same thing causeth our backwardness which made the Jews so refractory and untoward before us;
What then is the reason, why After all this we Are unwilling to Learn the best things, follow the Noblest, most alluring Exampl, embrace the most precious rewards under the conduct and government of this our King? The very same thing Causes our backwardness which made the jews so refractory and untoward before us;
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then of Barcochab, whose Esquire he made himself in that fatal Rebellion against the Romans; but the one gave him hopes of enjoying the worldly things which he loved, the other would have taught him to contemn them, which was a hard lesson to a Carnal Man. And we may believe, the Jews now desire that Messiah whom they look for,
then of Barcochab, whose Esquire he made himself in that fatal Rebellion against the Romans; but the one gave him hope's of enjoying the worldly things which he loved, the other would have taught him to contemn them, which was a hard Lesson to a Carnal Man. And we may believe, the jews now desire that Messiah whom they look for,
And as spiritual entertainments are too fine, so spiritual commands, which undertake to purge the heart and soul, are too severe for flesh and blood. Repentance is a grim Duty;
And as spiritual entertainments Are too fine, so spiritual commands, which undertake to purge the heart and soul, Are too severe for Flesh and blood. Repentance is a grim Duty;
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Mortification, that Metaphorical death, is to us like the true one, a King of Terrours; Because to our fleshly concupiscences it is a true and real Death, brings out those Enemies of Christ which will not let him reign over them,
Mortification, that Metaphorical death, is to us like the true one, a King of Terrors; Because to our fleshly concupiscences it is a true and real Death, brings out those Enemies of christ which will not let him Reign over them,
Had we the same reserve of Reason in our distemper, as had that mad Philosopher, who leaped into the Water, which the nature of his Disease made him abhor, we might finde a cure as he did:
Had we the same reserve of Reason in our distemper, as had that mad Philosopher, who leapt into the Water, which the nature of his Disease made him abhor, we might find a cure as he did:
Meekness was prescribed to allay the storms of Anger, to preserve a Person of that Dignity that every Christian is, from discomposing himself, forfeiting his Reason and his Reverence with Man-kind at every little accident,
Meekness was prescribed to allay the storms of Anger, to preserve a Person of that Dignity that every Christian is, from discomposing himself, forfeiting his Reason and his reverence with Mankind At every little accident,
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Not to look is enjoyned, as an expedient to make the ancient Duty of not lusting more practicable, it being much easier to keep a house from burning before then after the fire is kindled in it.
Not to look is enjoined, as an expedient to make the ancient Duty of not lusting more practicable, it being much Easier to keep a house from burning before then After the fire is kindled in it.
Charity will reconcile us to God and Man, and the Duty shall I call it? or Priviledge? of doing all the good we can to mens bodies and souls, is a Dignity and a pleasure (I had almost said) too great for mortal Men;
Charity will reconcile us to God and Man, and the Duty shall I call it? or Privilege? of doing all the good we can to men's bodies and Souls, is a Dignity and a pleasure (I had almost said) too great for Mortal Men;
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anticipating our future joys and blessedness, giving us before-hand that Quality which alone shall possess our souls in Heaven, pure and universal Love. The Apostles themselves were carnal enough, unapt to entertain the Spiritual part of Christs Doctrine and Kingdom;
anticipating our future Joys and blessedness, giving us beforehand that Quality which alone shall possess our Souls in Heaven, pure and universal Love. The Apostles themselves were carnal enough, unapt to entertain the Spiritual part of Christ Doctrine and Kingdom;
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then they soon despised all the allurements of the World, scorn'd them as dross and dung, accounted nothing happy or pleasant but to serve Christ, nothing great and honourable but to suffer and die for him.
then they soon despised all the allurements of the World, scorned them as dross and dung, accounted nothing happy or pleasant but to serve christ, nothing great and honourable but to suffer and die for him.
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The same Spirit of Grace, did we not check and stifle his good motions, unkindly grieve him by refusing and resisting his Addresses and Courtships to our souls, would work the same blessed effects on us, give us a true taste and delightfull relish of spiritual excellencies;
The same Spirit of Grace, did we not check and stifle his good motions, unkindly grieve him by refusing and resisting his Addresses and Courtships to our Souls, would work the same blessed effects on us, give us a true taste and delightful relish of spiritual excellencies;
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nothing so happy as a Conscience always at peace with it self and with God; nothing so honourable as to serve Christ, whose Injunctions are but so many steps and degrees whereby we ascend nearer and nearer to God:
nothing so happy as a Conscience always At peace with it self and with God; nothing so honourable as to serve christ, whose Injunctions Are but so many steps and Degrees whereby we ascend nearer and nearer to God:
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Assure us, that Repentance it self is but the casting off an intolerable Burden, Mortification but the pulling a Thorn out of our Flesh, which grew there from the Curse;
Assure us, that Repentance it self is but the casting off an intolerable Burden, Mortification but the pulling a Thorn out of our Flesh, which grew there from the Curse;
subduing that Rebel part which is always infesting our quiet, and giving us an entire Dominion over our lusts, which Heathen Moralists say is the greatest Empire that mortal men are capable of;
subduing that Rebel part which is always infesting our quiet, and giving us an entire Dominion over our Lustiest, which Heathen Moralists say is the greatest Empire that Mortal men Are capable of;
Lastly, this would establish such a practice of Christianity as might remove the onely scandalous obstacle of the Jews conversion. At this day they say, Christians themselves keep them from being Christians, add a new offence to the Cross, which lay not in the way of their Fathers;
Lastly, this would establish such a practice of Christianity as might remove the only scandalous obstacle of the jews conversion. At this day they say, Christians themselves keep them from being Christians, add a new offence to the Cross, which lay not in the Way of their Father's;
But hath your Jesus any where a Spiritual one? You have proved his Title, But where is his Possession? Can he have a Kingdom without Subjects? Perhaps he ought to reign,
But hath your jesus any where a Spiritual one? You have proved his Title, But where is his Possession? Can he have a Kingdom without Subject's? Perhaps he ought to Reign,
and while your discourses destroy the Temporal Dominion of Jesus, and your lives his Spiritual, you seem to confirm me, that Jesus of Nazareth is not King of the Jews. These objections cannot be taken off by any way but one;
and while your discourses destroy the Temporal Dominion of jesus, and your lives his Spiritual, you seem to confirm me, that jesus of Nazareth is not King of the jews. These objections cannot be taken off by any Way but one;
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ambitiously contend to come under the government of that King who makes Virtue the Complexion of his Subjects, Humility, Meekness, Purity and Charity, the Elements of his new World,
ambitiously contend to come under the government of that King who makes Virtue the Complexion of his Subject's, Humility, Meekness, Purity and Charity, the Elements of his new World,
and out-doing all the Heathen Fables of a Golden age, all the Jewish fancies of a second Paradise in their new Jerusalem, settles among Christians a temporary Heaven,
and outdoing all the Heathen Fables of a Golden age, all the Jewish fancies of a second Paradise in their new Jerusalem, settles among Christians a temporary Heaven,
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To which Kingdom, prepared for us in the eternal design of his mercy, and purchased by the blood of his Cross, he bring us by the help and guidance of his grace and holy Spirit, &c.
To which Kingdom, prepared for us in the Eternal Design of his mercy, and purchased by the blood of his Cross, he bring us by the help and guidance of his grace and holy Spirit, etc.
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