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A SERMON Preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, and Court of Aldermen, at St. Mary le Bow, upon the 21st.
A SERMON Preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, and Court of Aldermen, At Saint Marry le Bow, upon the 21st.
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of November, 1675. PROV. XXIX. 1. He that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
of November, 1675. CURAE. XXIX. 1. He that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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I Shall not keep you too long, by a needless preface, at the door of the Text:
I Shall not keep you too long, by a needless preface, At the door of the Text:
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nor engage my self in a fruitless enquiry after the coherence of these with the foregoing words.
nor engage my self in a fruitless enquiry After the coherence of these with the foregoing words.
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A task which some have undertaken in reference to this whole Book of Proverbs; but with no better success,
A task which Some have undertaken in Referente to this Whole Book of Proverbs; but with no better success,
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than if they had sought for dependence between Bede 's Axioms, or looked for connexion in a Rope of Sand.
than if they had sought for dependence between Bede is Axioms, or looked for connexion in a Rope of Sand.
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The words are an entire Proposition, and resolve themselves into these three parts. 1. Here is a subject, or person spoken of;
The words Are an entire Proposition, and resolve themselves into these three parts. 1. Here is a Subject, or person spoken of;
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One that hath been often reproved. One that hath been often reproved.
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2. A sin which he is supposed guilty of, He hardens his neck. 3. The punishment which is threatned for this sin;
2. A since which he is supposed guilty of, He hardens his neck. 3. The punishment which is threatened for this since;
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He shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. He shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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For our more orderly proceeding, I shall first open these three things as they are here proposed;
For our more orderly proceeding, I shall First open these three things as they Are Here proposed;
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secondly, confirm the main Proposition, and then apply all in a few words. I. He that being often reproved.
secondly, confirm the main Proposition, and then apply all in a few words. I He that being often reproved.
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] Vir Increpationum, a man of Reproofs;] Vir Increpationum, a man of Reproofs;
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'tis a familiar Hebraism, and is interpreted sometimes in an Active, sometimes in a Passive sence.
it's a familiar Hebraism, and is interpreted sometime in an Active, sometime in a Passive sense.
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Actively; Thus Shimei falsly calls David a Man of Bloods, one that had a bloody mind, a bloody hand, Actively; Thus Shimei falsely calls David a Man of Bloods, one that had a bloody mind, a bloody hand,
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and had (like Manasses) shed innocent blood very much.
and had (like Manasses) shed innocent blood very much.
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And so some take it here in an active sense; A man of Reproofs is one (in this construction) who by occasion of his place and office,
And so Some take it Here in an active sense; A man of Reproofs is one (in this construction) who by occasion of his place and office,
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or by his voluntary undertaking is much and severe in reproving others, and in the mean space hardens his own neck,
or by his voluntary undertaking is much and severe in reproving Others, and in the mean Molle hardens his own neck,
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and continues in the same or such like sins which he reproves in others.
and continues in the same or such like Sins which he reproves in Others.
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He that preaches another should not steal, and himself commits sacriledg, which is the worst of theft.
He that Preaches Another should not steal, and himself commits sacrilege, which is the worst of theft.
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He that reproves another for fornication, and himself commits that, or incest, which is the highest degree of uncleanness;
He that reproves Another for fornication, and himself commits that, or Incest, which is the highest degree of uncleanness;
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as Judah did Thamar. He that is severe toward others, in that wherein he indulgeth himself;
as Judah did Tamar. He that is severe towards Others, in that wherein he indulgeth himself;
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This Person is a seared Hypocrite, who goes against the light of his own Conscience; he proclaims judgment against himself;
This Person is a seared Hypocrite, who Goes against the Light of his own Conscience; he proclaims judgement against himself;
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when he hath preached to others, shall himself become a Cast-away. He shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
when he hath preached to Others, shall himself become a Castaway. He shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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But others generally take the words Passively; as, a Man of Desires, i. e. one greatly beloved:
But Others generally take the words Passively; as, a Man of Desires, i. e. one greatly Beloved:
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So a Man of Reproofs is one who deserves to be reproved, and hath often been reproved for his faults.
So a Man of Reproofs is one who deserves to be reproved, and hath often been reproved for his Faults.
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In this sense he is called Vir mortis, a man of Death who deserves to die.
In this sense he is called Vir mortis, a man of Death who deserves to die.
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Now, a Man may be reproved either Inwardly or Outwardly.
Now, a Man may be reproved either Inwardly or Outwardly.
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1. Inwardly, by the checks of Conscience, which is God's Deputy and Register within us to take notice of, record,
1. Inwardly, by the Checks of Conscience, which is God's Deputy and Register within us to take notice of, record,
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and rebuke us for our faults.
and rebuke us for our Faults.
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When we transgress the Law of God, a Copy whereof is written in our hearts, Conscience recoyls, flies in a Sinner's face,
When we transgress the Law of God, a Copy whereof is written in our hearts, Conscience recoils, flies in a Sinner's face,
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and reproves him for what he hath done amiss.
and reproves him for what he hath done amiss.
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Thus Joseph 's Brethren were rebuked by their own Consciences, which brought to mind the ill usage of their Brother,
Thus Joseph is Brothers were rebuked by their own Consciences, which brought to mind the ill usage of their Brother,
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And those Jews who brought to Christ the woman taken in Adultery, being convinced in their own Consciences by our Saviour's answer, withdrew themselves and their Indictment.
And those jews who brought to christ the woman taken in Adultery, being convinced in their own Consciences by our Saviour's answer, withdrew themselves and their Indictment.
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2. Outwardly; and that two waies, either by Word or Deed. By Word, and that is either Private or Publick.
2. Outwardly; and that two ways, either by Word or Deed. By Word, and that is either Private or Public.
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1. Private reproof, is that which is managed by one private person toward another.
1. Private reproof, is that which is managed by one private person towards Another.
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A duty injoyned in the Law, Thou shalt not hate thy Neighbour in thy heart, thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy Brother, and not suffer sin to rest upon him.
A duty enjoined in the Law, Thou shalt not hate thy Neighbour in thy heart, thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy Brother, and not suffer since to rest upon him.
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And in the Gospel, If thy Brother offend, tell him his fault between thee and him:
And in the Gospel, If thy Brother offend, tell him his fault between thee and him:
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And again the Apostle, Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but reprove them rather. A Duty, And again the Apostle, Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but reprove them rather. A Duty,
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if well managed, which would bring much glory to God, much advantage to our Brethren, and much comfort to our selves;
if well managed, which would bring much glory to God, much advantage to our Brothers, and much Comfort to our selves;
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for he that rebuketh a man, afterward shall find more favour than he that flattereth with his tongue.
for he that Rebuketh a man, afterwards shall find more favour than he that Flattereth with his tongue.
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2. Publick reproof is in the ministry of the Word. The Word of God is not only for instruction, but for correction and reproof:
2. Public reproof is in the Ministry of the Word. The Word of God is not only for instruction, but for correction and reproof:
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And those to whom the management of it is committed, are such as reprove in the Gate.
And those to whom the management of it is committed, Are such as reprove in the Gate.
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The Prophets of old declared their Messages from God in the Gates of the City or Temple,
The prophets of old declared their Messages from God in the Gates of the city or Temple,
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because there was the greatest concourse of People.
Because there was the greatest concourse of People.
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Thus God did testifie against Israel by his Prophets, and doth against us by the Publick Ministry every day. 2. Outwardly, by Deed;
Thus God did testify against Israel by his prophets, and does against us by the Public Ministry every day. 2. Outwardly, by Deed;
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God's Rod is a speaking Rod, it hath a voice, and every stroke is a reproof.
God's Rod is a speaking Rod, it hath a voice, and every stroke is a reproof.
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The Rod and Reproof go together, and both teach wisdom. His corrections are intended for our instruction and imbetterment.
The Rod and Reproof go together, and both teach Wisdom. His corrections Are intended for our instruction and imbetterment.
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The word which is here rendred Reproofs, signifies Real as well as Verbal reproofs: not only the reproofs and reprehension of the tongue, but also the chastisements and strokes of God's hand. Vir increpationum, a Man of Reproofs is one qui increpatur malis & molestiis à Deo missis, ut viam suam, i. e.
The word which is Here rendered Reproofs, signifies Real as well as Verbal reproofs: not only the reproofs and reprehension of the tongue, but also the chastisements and Strokes of God's hand. Vir increpationum, a Man of Reproofs is one qui increpatur malis & molestiis à God missis, ut viam suam, i. e.
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depravatos suos mores, aut opinionem suam malam deserat: depravatos suos mores, Or opinionem suam Evil deserat:
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When God throws crosses and troubles in our waies, hedgeth up our waies with thorns, brings trouble on our loyns, feeds us with the bread of affliction, and water of affliction;
When God throws Crosses and Troubles in our ways, hedgeth up our ways with thorns, brings trouble on our loins, feeds us with the bred of affliction, and water of affliction;
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these are his Real reproofs whereby he would take us from our corrupt opinions, or licentious practices.
these Are his Real reproofs whereby he would take us from our corrupt opinions, or licentious practices.
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In this sense Balaam was a Man of Reproofs, when the Dumb Asse speaking with Man's voice rebuked the madness of the Prophet,
In this sense balaam was a Man of Reproofs, when the Dumb Ass speaking with Man's voice rebuked the madness of the Prophet,
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and yet he hardned himself in his evil way.
and yet he hardened himself in his evil Way.
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A man of Reproofs then is he who being often rebuked, either by the checks of his own Conscience,
A man of Reproofs then is he who being often rebuked, either by the Checks of his own Conscience,
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or by the mouth of private Friends, by the Publick Minister or Magistrate;
or by the Mouth of private Friends, by the Public Minister or Magistrate;
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whom God chastiseth and scourgeth with Crosses for his amendment, but he repents not, amends not,
whom God Chastiseth and scourges with Crosses for his amendment, but he repents not, amends not,
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but goes on still and hardens his neck; which is the second thing to be opened.
but Goes on still and hardens his neck; which is the second thing to be opened.
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II. Hardens his neck; ] The word here put for Neck is the hindermost and bony part of the neck, which consists ex vertebratis ossibus, ut faciliùs huc & illuc obvertatur:
II Hardens his neck; ] The word Here put for Neck is the hindermost and bony part of the neck, which consists ex vertebratis ossibus, ut faciliùs huc & Illuc obvertatur:
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The Neck is not made of one continued bone, as the Leg or Arm;
The Neck is not made of one continued bone, as the Leg or Arm;
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but there are several smaller bones so joynted one upon another, as may serve for the more easie turning of it any way as occasion is offered.
but there Are several smaller bones so jointed one upon Another, as may serve for the more easy turning of it any Way as occasion is offered.
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And from hence, Man being made with a pliable and yielding neck, those who are intractable and contumacious, who will not be turned from their evil resolutions and practices, are in Scripture usually termed Duri cervice, hard of stiff-necked.
And from hence, Man being made with a pliable and yielding neck, those who Are intractable and contumacious, who will not be turned from their evil resolutions and practices, Are in Scripture usually termed Duri cervice, hard of Stiffnecked.
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Or 'tis a Metaphor taken from such Beasts, whose great strength lieth in their Necks;
Or it's a Metaphor taken from such Beasts, whose great strength lies in their Necks;
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as the Horse, Hast thou given the Horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with Thunder? and the Leviathan, in whose neck remaineth strength, and who is so terrible that none can tame him.
as the Horse, Hast thou given the Horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with Thunder? and the Leviathan, in whose neck remains strength, and who is so terrible that none can tame him.
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Hence the phrase is used in Scripture to describe a person or people that is stubborn, obstinate, immorigerous and rebellious.
Hence the phrase is used in Scripture to describe a person or people that is stubborn, obstinate, immorigerous and rebellious.
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Ephraim is a Heifer unaccustomed to the yoke, that would not yield her neck to discipline. The Sons of Belial, by whom God sets out the worst of Sinners, have their name from hence, that they will not submit their necks to any yoke of government, Ephraim is a Heifer unaccustomed to the yoke, that would not yield her neck to discipline. The Sons of Belial, by whom God sets out the worst of Sinners, have their name from hence, that they will not submit their necks to any yoke of government,
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but would do only that which was good in their own eyes. This is set out elsewhere in other words to the same sense;
but would do only that which was good in their own eyes. This is Set out elsewhere in other words to the same sense;
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thou art obstinate, thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow is as brass. thou art obstinate, thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow is as brass.
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A brow of brass that could not blush, and an iron sinew that could not bend Hence we read of rocky-faces, stony-hearts, and stiff-hearted.
A brow of brass that could not blush, and an iron sinew that could not bend Hence we read of rocky-faces, stony-hearts, and stiff-hearted.
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Now a man is said to harden his neck as he is said to harden his heart, 'tis all one and the same thing:
Now a man is said to harden his neck as he is said to harden his heart, it's all one and the same thing:
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And where these two phrases are put together, one is only exegetical and explains the other.
And where these two phrases Are put together, one is only exegetical and explains the other.
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For the understanding whereof we must know, that 1. There is a natural hardness in the heart of every man.
For the understanding whereof we must know, that 1. There is a natural hardness in the heart of every man.
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Every child of Adam is born with a stone in his heart, the taking of which away is a part of God's Covenant with man in Christ.
Every child of Adam is born with a stone in his heart, the taking of which away is a part of God's Covenant with man in christ.
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2. There is an adventitious hardness, which a man adds to that of his Nature.
2. There is an adventitious hardness, which a man adds to that of his Nature.
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As he who labours hard, makes his hand every day more callous and brawny than it was before,
As he who labours hard, makes his hand every day more callous and brawny than it was before,
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so 'tis in this case, Custome in sin makes the Conscience more brawny and insensible of sin.
so it's in this case, Custom in since makes the Conscience more brawny and insensible of since.
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Besides the Natural obligation which lies upon every man, God hath given them positive Laws to inforce their obedience to him:
Beside the Natural obligation which lies upon every man, God hath given them positive Laws to enforce their Obedience to him:
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He hath given them some abilities to perform what he requires;
He hath given them Some abilities to perform what he requires;
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he hath backt his Commandments both with Promises and Threatnings so far, that he may justly expect compliance with his Command.
he hath backed his commandments both with Promises and Threatenings so Far, that he may justly expect compliance with his Command.
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But no sooner doth the Devil sollicit, but man inclines rather to what he suggests, than to what God injoyns. He sins voluntarily and persisteth in it obstinately, notwithstanding all the exhortations, promises, threatnings of God to the contrary.
But no sooner does the devil solicit, but man inclines rather to what he suggests, than to what God enjoins. He Sins voluntarily and persisteth in it obstinately, notwithstanding all the exhortations, promises, threatenings of God to the contrary.
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This is properly to harden a man's heart:
This is properly to harden a Man's heart:
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A pregnant instance whereof we have in Jeremy, As for the word which thou hast spoken we will not do it;
A pregnant instance whereof we have in Jeremiah, As for the word which thou hast spoken we will not do it;
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but we will certainly do whatsoever proceeds out of our own mouth. but we will Certainly do whatsoever proceeds out of our own Mouth.
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But the most remarkable instance of this sin is in Pharaoh, who notwithstanding all that Moses could say or do in the name of the Lord, hardned his heart still, and became worse and worse.
But the most remarkable instance of this since is in Pharaoh, who notwithstanding all that Moses could say or do in the name of the Lord, hardened his heart still, and became Worse and Worse.
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3. There is a Judicial hardness. When man goes on thus stubbornly to harden his own heart, God comes in as a righteous Judge and hardens it finally: the former is man 's own sin, the latter is his just punishment. When men like not to retain God in their knowledg, he justly gives them up to a hard heart and a reprobate mind, which is a spiritual judgment,
3. There is a Judicial hardness. When man Goes on thus stubbornly to harden his own heart, God comes in as a righteous Judge and hardens it finally: the former is man is own sin, the latter is his just punishment. When men like not to retain God in their knowledge, he justly gives them up to a hard heart and a Reprobate mind, which is a spiritual judgement,
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and one of the severest that can be inflicted in this life. Now God may be said to harden man's heart two waies.
and one of the Severest that can be inflicted in this life. Now God may be said to harden Man's heart two ways.
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1. Privatively, by withholding that grace which is necessary to soften it. So St. Austin often;
1. Privatively, by withholding that grace which is necessary to soften it. So Saint Austin often;
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God hardens the heart, non infundendo malitiam, sed subtrahendo gratiam;
God hardens the heart, non infundendo Malitiam, sed subtrahendo gratiam;
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not by infusing any evil into it, but by withholding the influences of that grace, which is necessary to make it willing and pliable.
not by infusing any evil into it, but by withholding the influences of that grace, which is necessary to make it willing and pliable.
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And again, Deus dicitur excaecari, quando non illuminat, indurare quando non emollit;
And again, Deus dicitur excaecari, quando non illuminate, indurare quando non Softens;
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God is said to blind those whom he doth not enlighten, and to harden those whom he doth not soften.
God is said to blind those whom he does not enlighten, and to harden those whom he does not soften.
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2. Positively; if we may so interpret those Scriptures wherein it is positively said, that God did harden the heart of Pharaoh, and others.
2. Positively; if we may so interpret those Scriptures wherein it is positively said, that God did harden the heart of Pharaoh, and Others.
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For the thing, it is not questionable; but for the manner how, I dare not be too positive in determining.
For the thing, it is not questionable; but for the manner how, I Dare not be too positive in determining.
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Sure it can be by Accident only; for most certain it is, that God is the Author of no man's sin.
Sure it can be by Accident only; for most certain it is, that God is the Author of no Man's since.
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It may be (perhaps) thus;
It may be (perhaps) thus;
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God gives him Commands which are holy, just and good, but these he peremptorily violates: he plies him with Exhortations, which he despises; gives him gracious Promises, which he neglects and disbelieves;
God gives him Commands which Are holy, just and good, but these he peremptorily violates: he plies him with Exhortations, which he despises; gives him gracious Promises, which he neglects and disbelieves;
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denounces Threatnings, which he slights and contemns; bestows many Mercies on him, which he abuseth: by all which, God being highly provoked, delivers him into the hand of Satan his Executioner, to harden him finally and judicially. When man thus hardens his own heart sinfully, God steps in and hardens it judicially, and then the Judgment threatned is at hand;
denounces Threatenings, which he slights and contemns; bestows many mercies on him, which he abuseth: by all which, God being highly provoked, delivers him into the hand of Satan his Executioner, to harden him finally and judicially. When man thus hardens his own heart sinfully, God steps in and hardens it judicially, and then the Judgement threatened is At hand;
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which is the third thing to be opened. III. He shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy;
which is the third thing to be opened. III. He shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy;
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] In which I shall only point out these three things, which we shall have occasion again by and by to speak to.] In which I shall only point out these three things, which we shall have occasion again by and by to speak to.
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1. Here is the severity of the punishment; 'tis not chastisement for our amendment, but destruction: He shall be destroyed.
1. Here is the severity of the punishment; it's not chastisement for our amendment, but destruction: He shall be destroyed.
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2. The celerity and speediness, and unexpectedness of it; it shall be done suddenly. 3. The certainty and unavoidableness of it;
2. The celerity and speediness, and unexpectedness of it; it shall be done suddenly. 3. The certainty and Unavoidableness of it;
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it shall be without remedy. So I have done with the first thing proposed; and opened those three material things contained in the Text.
it shall be without remedy. So I have done with the First thing proposed; and opened those three material things contained in the Text.
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The ground being thus cleared, and the foundation laid, it will be no difficult thing to confirm the main Propostion;
The ground being thus cleared, and the Foundation laid, it will be no difficult thing to confirm the main Proposition;
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which was the next thing in order to be done, namely, He that being thus often reproved, thus hardens his neck, shall suddenly and certainly perish:
which was the next thing in order to be done, namely, He that being thus often reproved, thus hardens his neck, shall suddenly and Certainly perish:
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Destruction treads upon the heels of obstinate and incorrigible Sinners.
Destruction treads upon the heels of obstinate and incorrigible Sinners.
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Which Proposition, though it be clear enough by its own light, yet may receive farther evidence from other Scriptures.
Which Proposition, though it be clear enough by its own Light, yet may receive farther evidence from other Scriptures.
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There was a time when the people of Israel and Judah provoked God by serving Idols, whereof the Lord had said unto them, ye shall not do this thing.
There was a time when the people of Israel and Judah provoked God by serving Idols, whereof the Lord had said unto them, you shall not do this thing.
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The Lord testified against them by all his Prophets and Seers, saying, Turn you from your evil waies, and keep my Commandments; The Lord testified against them by all his prophets and Seers, saying, Turn you from your evil ways, and keep my commandments;
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but they would not hear, but hardned their necks and rejected his statutes, till the Lord was so angry that he removed them out of his sight. but they would not hear, but hardened their necks and rejected his statutes, till the Lord was so angry that he removed them out of his sighed.
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Again, God reproves them for breaking his Sabbaths, and admonishes them for the future to keep them better:
Again, God reproves them for breaking his Sabbaths, and admonishes them for the future to keep them better:
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but they obeyed not, but stiffned their necks, that they might not hear nor receive instruction, which provoked God to send a fire amongst them which could not be quenched. but they obeyed not, but stiffened their necks, that they might not hear nor receive instruction, which provoked God to send a fire among them which could not be quenched.
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Want we more instances of this? Pharaoh may stand for all.
Want we more instances of this? Pharaoh may stand for all.
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How often doth God reprove him by Moses 's mouth? How often correct him by Moses 's hand? How often doth he promise to submit,
How often does God reprove him by Moses is Mouth? How often correct him by Moses is hand? How often does he promise to submit,
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and as often rebels? till at last God swallowed him up in the Red Sea. So in Noah 's, and in Lot 's time.
and as often rebels? till At last God swallowed him up in the Read Sea. So in Noah is, and in Lot is time.
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Nor need we wonder at God's severity towards them who harden their necks against Reproofs, when we consider the manifold and great aggravations of this sin.
Nor need we wonder At God's severity towards them who harden their necks against Reproofs, when we Consider the manifold and great aggravations of this since.
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1. It is a sin against knowledg, which makes it so much the greater.
1. It is a since against knowledge, which makes it so much the greater.
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Conviction goes before reproof, Ere we can justly reprove a man for any fault, we must convince him of two things;
Conviction Goes before reproof, Ere we can justly reprove a man for any fault, we must convince him of two things;
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first, that the thing we speak against is a sin; next, that he is guilty of it;
First, that the thing we speak against is a since; next, that he is guilty of it;
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if we fail in either of these, we cannot fasten a reproof.
if we fail in either of these, we cannot fasten a reproof.
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The Word of God, which is the tool we must work withal in this business, is for instruction and conviction, as well as for exhortation and reproof: But he that is convinced that his waies are bad,
The Word of God, which is the tool we must work withal in this business, is for instruction and conviction, as well as for exhortation and reproof: But he that is convinced that his ways Are bad,
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and yet will pursue them, goes against his own light, and is in a greater measure guilty.
and yet will pursue them, Goes against his own Light, and is in a greater measure guilty.
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He that knows his Master's will and doth it not, shall be beaten with more stripes. He that knows his Masters will and does it not, shall be beaten with more stripes.
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2. 'Tis a sin against mercy. Reproof is an act of love; a man reproves not him whom he doth not regard:
2. It's a since against mercy. Reproof is an act of love; a man reproves not him whom he does not regard:
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'Tis the greatest act of love, and the truest expression of kindness, to tell us of our faults;
It's the greatest act of love, and the Truest expression of kindness, to tell us of our Faults;
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hence we read, Thou shalt not hate thy Brother in thine heart by letting sin to rest upon him;
hence we read, Thou shalt not hate thy Brother in thine heart by letting since to rest upon him;
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but thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy Neighbour. but thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy Neighbour.
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If not to reprove be to hate, then to reprove must be an act of love and mercy.
If not to reprove be to hate, then to reprove must be an act of love and mercy.
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God loves whom he chastiseth, and reproves them in this World, that they may not perish with it.
God loves whom he Chastiseth, and reproves them in this World, that they may not perish with it.
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There's hony in the top of his rod; mercy in all his rebukes: the greater is the sin which is committed against so rich mercy.
There's honey in the top of his rod; mercy in all his rebukes: the greater is the since which is committed against so rich mercy.
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3. 'Tis a sin against the means, which God hath appointed for our salvation. His corrections are intended for our instruction;
3. It's a since against the means, which God hath appointed for our salvation. His corrections Are intended for our instruction;
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the rod and reproof are to give wisdom; Reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledg.
the rod and reproof Are to give Wisdom; Reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
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By all which we see, that Reproof is a means intended by God to bring us to the knowledg and practice of our Duties.
By all which we see, that Reproof is a means intended by God to bring us to the knowledge and practice of our Duties.
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When the sick Patient sputters up his physick into the face of his Physitian, his case is desperate;
When the sick Patient sputters up his physic into the face of his physician, his case is desperate;
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when we reject that which alone would cure us, we must needs perish.
when we reject that which alone would cure us, we must needs perish.
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4. 'Tis a sin made up of such ugly ingredients, that it cannot but be odious unto God.
4. It's a since made up of such ugly ingredients, that it cannot but be odious unto God.
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1. The first ingredient that goes to the making up of this sin is Pride; than which nothing can be more odious to God or Man;
1. The First ingredient that Goes to the making up of this since is Pride; than which nothing can be more odious to God or Man;
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which is clear from that of Nehemiah; Our Fathers dealt proudly, and hardned their necks, and hearkned not to thy Commandment:
which is clear from that of Nehemiah; Our Father's dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and hearkened not to thy Commandment:
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And again, Thou didst testifie against them to bring them to thy Law, but they dealt proudly, withdrew the shoulder, hardned their necks, and would not hear. The next is,
And again, Thou didst testify against them to bring them to thy Law, but they dealt proudly, withdrew the shoulder, hardened their necks, and would not hear. The next is,
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2. Contempt and Scorn, than which nothing provokes more.
2. Contempt and Scorn, than which nothing provokes more.
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This sort of Sinners is like the Leviathan, who slights all the Artillery that is brought against him.
This sort of Sinners is like the Leviathan, who slights all the artillery that is brought against him.
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He esteemeth Iron as a straw, and Brass as rotten wood. The arrow cannot make him flie, sling-stones are turned with him into stubble. He esteems Iron as a straw, and Brass as rotten wood. The arrow cannot make him fly, sling-stones Are turned with him into stubble.
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Darts are accounted as stubble, and he laughs at the shaking of the spear. So he, who being often reproved, hardens his neck; God frowns, chides, strikes;Darts Are accounted as stubble, and he laughs At the shaking of the spear. So he, who being often reproved, hardens his neck; God frowns, chides, strikes;
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he cares not, but goes on still. 3. Obctinacy and resolvedness in sin;
he Cares not, but Goes on still. 3. Obctinacy and resolvedness in since;
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as in those in Jeremy, What thou commandest us we will not do, but we will do whatsoever is good in our own eyes.
as in those in Jeremiah, What thou Commandest us we will not do, but we will do whatsoever is good in our own eyes.
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4. Lastly, there's a sad train which alwaies attends at the heels on't; 4. Lastly, there's a sad train which always attends At the heels oned;
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when men are come to this, what will they stick at? In that place before mentioned,
when men Are come to this, what will they stick At? In that place before mentioned,
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when they had once hardned their necks, it follows, they became vain and followed after vanity;
when they had once hardened their necks, it follows, they became vain and followed After vanity;
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they joyned themselves with the Heathens, made molten Images, made a Grove, and worshipt the Host of heaven;
they joined themselves with the heathens, made melted Images, made a Grove, and worshipped the Host of heaven;
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they served Baal, and made their Sons and Daughters pass through the fire to Devils; they served Baal, and made their Sons and Daughters pass through the fire to Devils;
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and what not? Indeed, it dethrones that Reason which should have the empire of the Soul,
and what not? Indeed, it dethrones that Reason which should have the empire of the Soul,
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and sets up Lust and Sensuality in its room; for as Solomon saies, He that hateth reproof is brutish.
and sets up Lust and Sensuality in its room; for as Solomon Says, He that hates reproof is brutish.
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And when the sin is so great, no wonder that the punishment is great too. And when the since is so great, no wonder that the punishment is great too.
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God is a God of Justice, and by him actions are weighed, he measures out punishment proportionable to the offence.God is a God of justice, and by him actions Are weighed, he measures out punishment proportionable to the offence.
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Concerning this Judgment here threatned we had three things (as I noted) observable in the words.
Concerning this Judgement Here threatened we had three things (as I noted) observable in the words.
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1. The severity of it, He shall be destroyed; ] When we find God threatning this Sin, he speaks at another rate than in other cases.
1. The severity of it, He shall be destroyed; ] When we find God threatening this since, he speaks At Another rate than in other cases.
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The fifth Chapter of Jeremy is full of such expressions;
The fifth Chapter of Jeremiah is full of such expressions;
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A Lion out of the forrest shall slay them, a Wolf of the evening shall devour them, A lion out of the forest shall slay them, a Wolf of the evening shall devour them,
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and a Leopard shall watch over their Cities, every one that goes out shall be torn in pieces: and a Leopard shall watch over their Cities, every one that Goes out shall be torn in Pieces:
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what can be imagined more dreadful? When God had smitten Israel with blasting and drought, with famine, sword,
what can be imagined more dreadful? When God had smitten Israel with blasting and drought, with famine, sword,
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and pestilence, but they returned not;
and pestilence, but they returned not;
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then saies God, thus and thus will I do unto thee, as if he wanted words to express the greatness of his wrath, thus and thus will I do, i. e. be fierce beyond all expression.
then Says God, thus and thus will I do unto thee, as if he wanted words to express the greatness of his wrath, thus and thus will I do, i. e. be fierce beyond all expression.
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God's Reproofs are to humble us, and to bring us to himself by true repentance; but if these do it not, he brings a final Judgment to our utter destruction.
God's Reproofs Are to humble us, and to bring us to himself by true Repentance; but if these do it not, he brings a final Judgement to our utter destruction.
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He charges us first with his small Artillery, but if that reduceth us not to our obedience, he falls upon us with his main Battalia. When intreaties, threatnings and corrections will do no good upon the Child,
He charges us First with his small artillery, but if that reduceth us not to our Obedience, he falls upon us with his main Battalions. When entreaties, threatenings and corrections will do no good upon the Child,
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then the Father proceeds to disinherit him. When playsters and searings will not heal the wound, the Chyrurgeon proceeds to amputation.
then the Father proceeds to disinherit him. When plasters and searings will not heal the wound, the Chirurgeon proceeds to amputation.
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When pruning and soyling will not make the Tree fruitful, then the Axe is laid unto the root of it.
When pruning and soiling will not make the Tree fruitful, then the Axe is laid unto the root of it.
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When reproofs are cast away, and chastisements mend us not, then destructions come to end us.
When reproofs Are cast away, and chastisements mend us not, then destructions come to end us.
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When mens hearts grow hard and impenitent under judgments, they treasure up wrath against the day of wrath, and procure sudden destruction from the presence of the Lord;
When men's hearts grow hard and impenitent under Judgments, they treasure up wrath against the day of wrath, and procure sudden destruction from the presence of the Lord;
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which falls nothing short of the conteretur in the Text, He shall be destroyed.
which falls nothing short of the conteretur in the Text, He shall be destroyed.
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2. Here's the celerity or speediness of the Judgment, He shall be destroyed suddenly, when 'tis least thought on, or expected.
2. Here's the celerity or speediness of the Judgement, He shall be destroyed suddenly, when it's least Thought on, or expected.
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Though God be long ere he set forth to slay the impenitent and obdurate Sinner, yet when he comes he comes apace.
Though God be long ere he Set forth to slay the impenitent and obdurate Sinner, yet when he comes he comes apace.
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He is full of Patience, but patience abused turns to fury. He is not slack, as men count slackness:
He is full of Patience, but patience abused turns to fury. He is not slack, as men count slackness:
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but will come upon Eagles wings;
but will come upon Eagles wings;
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with such speed as none can flie from, and with such strength as none can resist.
with such speed as none can fly from, and with such strength as none can resist.
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He had born long with the old World, and had reproved them one hundred and twenty years by Noah 's preaching;
He had born long with the old World, and had reproved them one hundred and twenty Years by Noah is preaching;
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every stroke in making the Ark reproved and called them to repentance;
every stroke in making the Ark reproved and called them to Repentance;
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but Patience being tired, then, the same day that Noah entred into the Ark, all the windows of heaven were opened,
but Patience being tired, then, the same day that Noah entered into the Ark, all the windows of heaven were opened,
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and the waters gusht out to the ruine of the World.
and the waters gushed out to the ruin of the World.
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When neither awe of God's Majesty, nor the Counsels, Reproofs, nor Example of righteous Lot could work upon the Sodomites, then God comes suddenly with a tempest of fire and brimstone:
When neither awe of God's Majesty, nor the Counsels, Reproofs, nor Exampl of righteous Lot could work upon the Sodomites, then God comes suddenly with a tempest of fire and brimstone:
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The Sun rose gloriously upon them, but it was attended with an everlasting night.
The Sun rose gloriously upon them, but it was attended with an everlasting night.
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This sudden and unexpected wrath is set out by the breach of a Wall that is ready to fall, which copes and catches a man ere he be aware, and crushes him to pieces.
This sudden and unexpected wrath is Set out by the breach of a Wall that is ready to fallen, which copes and Catches a man ere he be aware, and crushes him to Pieces.
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Sometimes 'tis resembled to a Whirlwind, which comes on a sudden and carries all before it.
Sometime it's resembled to a Whirlwind, which comes on a sudden and carries all before it.
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Hence that of Solomon, He that is perverse in his waies shall fall at once, i. e.
Hence that of Solomon, He that is perverse in his ways shall fallen At once, i. e.
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certò cadet, he shall certainly fall; subitò cadet, he shall fall suddenly, in an hour when he least expects it;certò cadet, he shall Certainly fallen; subitò cadet, he shall fallen suddenly, in an hour when he least expects it;
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and, undiquàque cadet, he shall utterly fall in all his concernments, and be utterly destroyed. 3. Here is the certainty and unavoidableness of the Judgment, there shall be no remedy.
and, undiquàque cadet, he shall utterly fallen in all his concernments, and be utterly destroyed. 3. Here is the certainty and Unavoidableness of the Judgement, there shall be no remedy.
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He shall be destroyed, and all remedies shall come too late. God hath said it, who is truth, and cannot lie;
He shall be destroyed, and all remedies shall come too late. God hath said it, who is truth, and cannot lie;
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who never yet broke his word, either in promse, or threatning. There is a time, when diseases and wounds may be cured;
who never yet broke his word, either in promise, or threatening. There is a time, when diseases and wounds may be cured;
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which, if let run too long, no plaisters or medicines can do them good.
which, if let run too long, no plasters or medicines can do them good.
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There is a time, when God will be found of us, be ready to receive and save us:
There is a time, when God will be found of us, be ready to receive and save us:
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but if we stand out beyond our day, Repentance will be hid from his eyes.
but if we stand out beyond our day, Repentance will be hid from his eyes.
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There was a time when Esau sought his Birth-right with tears, but could not find it.
There was a time when Esau sought his Birthright with tears, but could not find it.
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Thus dealt God with such as despised his Prophets, and their Reproofs, the wrath of God came upon them till there was no remedy. Calamity shall come suddenly upon the froward (saith Solomon) suddenly shall they be broken, and that without remedy.
Thus dealt God with such as despised his prophets, and their Reproofs, the wrath of God Come upon them till there was no remedy. Calamity shall come suddenly upon the froward (Says Solomon) suddenly shall they be broken, and that without remedy.
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There's nothing can shore up those, whose incorrigibleness provokes God to come forth for their destruction.
There's nothing can shore up those, whose incorrigibleness provokes God to come forth for their destruction.
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No Policy of man can decline him, no power can resist him. There's no Remedy of power or force against him.
No Policy of man can decline him, no power can resist him. There's no Remedy of power or force against him.
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Will ye provoke the Lord to jealousie? are ye stronger than he? No weapon that's formed against him shall prosper. Will you provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are you Stronger than he? No weapon that's formed against him shall prosper.
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He takes away and none can hinder him: Who can say unto him, what dost thou? He Takes away and none can hinder him: Who can say unto him, what dost thou?
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There is no Remedy to appease him, for he forbids prayer in such a case for them.
There is no Remedy to appease him, for he forbids prayer in such a case for them.
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Pray not for this People (saith God to Jeremy) nor lift up a Prayer for them, nor make intercession to me; Pray not for this People (Says God to Jeremiah) nor lift up a Prayer for them, nor make Intercession to me;
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for I will not hear thee. for I will not hear thee.
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Nay, though Moses and Samuel stood before me, who were so prevalent in prayer, yet my mind could not be toward this People;
Nay, though Moses and Samuel stood before me, who were so prevalent in prayer, yet my mind could not be towards this People;
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cast them out of my sight, and let them go. cast them out of my sighed, and let them go.
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And what can be expected, when God will be no more intreated, but utter ruine and destruction?
And what can be expected, when God will be no more entreated, but utter ruin and destruction?
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Thus far have I gone in opening the Doctrinal part of the Text, and shewed you the miserable condition of an immorigerous, obstinate, incorrigible Sinner.
Thus Far have I gone in opening the Doctrinal part of the Text, and showed you the miserable condition of an immorigerous, obstinate, incorrigible Sinner.
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There's nothing now remains, but to make some short reflexions upon what hath been said by way of Application, and I have done.
There's nothing now remains, but to make Some short reflexions upon what hath been said by Way of Application, and I have done.
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And this I shall briefly dispatch by proposing these four Queries, to which (I beseech you) let your Consciences make an impartial answer.
And this I shall briefly dispatch by proposing these four Queries, to which (I beseech you) let your Consciences make an impartial answer.
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1. Whether we of this place and generation be not Men of Reproofs? Whether have not we been often reproved for our sins?
1. Whither we of this place and generation be not Men of Reproofs? Whither have not we been often reproved for our Sins?
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2. Whether we have been amended by those Reproofs? or, whether we have hardned our necks against them?
2. Whither we have been amended by those Reproofs? or, whither we have hardened our necks against them?
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3. If the latter of these appear; whether we have not just cause to expect the judgment threatned in the Text?
3. If the latter of these appear; whither we have not just cause to expect the judgement threatened in the Text?
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4. What way is yet left to escape so great destruction?
4. What Way is yet left to escape so great destruction?
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1. Whether we of this place and Age have not been Men of Reproofs? For the reproofs and checks of Conscience,
1. Whither we of this place and Age have not been Men of Reproofs? For the reproofs and Checks of Conscience,
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and the private personal rebukes of Friends, every man can best and only judge for himself, what he hath had.
and the private personal rebukes of Friends, every man can best and only judge for himself, what he hath had.
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But as for those which have been more Publick, whether verbal or real, the thing is so evident that 'tis past denial, we have had our reproofs.
But as for those which have been more Public, whither verbal or real, the thing is so evident that it's past denial, we have had our reproofs.
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1. For verbal Reproofs; Reproof (as you have heard) is one main end and use for which the Holy Scripture was given by God.
1. For verbal Reproofs; Reproof (as you have herd) is one main end and use for which the Holy Scripture was given by God.
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And there is no Nation under heaven, where the Word of God hath been more purely, powerfully, constantly preacht,
And there is no nation under heaven, where the Word of God hath been more purely, powerfully, constantly preached,
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than in this Nation, this City.
than in this nation, this city.
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We have been (as Goshen) a place of Light, when almost all the World hath sate in darkness.
We have been (as Goshen) a place of Light, when almost all the World hath sat in darkness.
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It's now one hundred and fifty years since the light of the glorious Gospel hath shone out amongst us more clearly than in most other places,
It's now one hundred and fifty Years since the Light of the glorious Gospel hath shone out among us more clearly than in most other places,
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and great hath been the company of Preachers.
and great hath been the company of Preachers.
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Men not of Ordinary rank, but so many Apollo 's, mighty in the Scripture. Who have performed the Office of faithful Watchmen, to tell you of your sins,
Men not of Ordinary rank, but so many Apollo is, mighty in the Scripture. Who have performed the Office of faithful Watchmen, to tell you of your Sins,
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and warn you of your danger.
and warn you of your danger.
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Men, who, according to the abundant Grace of God given to them, have laid Judgment to the line, and Righteousness to the plummet.
Men, who, according to the abundant Grace of God given to them, have laid Judgement to the line, and Righteousness to the plummet.
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Who haue neither sew'd pillows under your arms, nor daub'd with untempered Morter. I need not name them to you, nor the series of time wherein they lived;
Who have neither sewed pillows under your arms, nor daubed with untempered Mortar. I need not name them to you, nor the series of time wherein they lived;
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you remember some, you have heard of the rest.
you Remember Some, you have herd of the rest.
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So that if this place be destroyed, 'tis not for the want of knowledge; I am sure, not for the want of the means of knowledge.
So that if this place be destroyed, it's not for the want of knowledge; I am sure, not for the want of the means of knowledge.
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They have rather surfeited and waxed wanton, than suffered a famine of the Word of Grace, or of any thing needful to salvation.
They have rather surfeited and waxed wanton, than suffered a famine of the Word of Grace, or of any thing needful to salvation.
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2. And for Real reproofs, whereby God hath testified against us his displeasure for our sins, that he might bring us to repentance, we have not been altogether without them neither.
2. And for Real reproofs, whereby God hath testified against us his displeasure for our Sins, that he might bring us to Repentance, we have not been altogether without them neither.
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I shall instance only in two, which may be yet fresh in our memories:
I shall instance only in two, which may be yet fresh in our memories:
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such as our Predecessors never felt, and may those who shall come after us never feel the like!
such as our Predecessors never felt, and may those who shall come After us never feel the like!
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I mean the last consuming Plague, and the late dreadful Fire.
I mean the last consuming Plague, and the late dreadful Fire.
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And, because too many amongst us live, as if they had never seen, or not observed, these dreadful Judgments;
And, Because too many among us live, as if they had never seen, or not observed, these dreadful Judgments;
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afford me your patience, while I give you a short representation of both;
afford me your patience, while I give you a short representation of both;
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that so upon serious thoughts, you may learn Righteousness by the things which you have suffered. Of the Plague first.
that so upon serious thoughts, you may Learn Righteousness by the things which you have suffered. Of the Plague First.
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When Death mounted upon his pale Horse, rode in triumph through your streets, and spared neither age, sex, nor condition. When the high-waies to this Great City, were (as in the daies of Shamgar) unoccupied,
When Death mounted upon his pale Horse, road in triumph through your streets, and spared neither age, sex, nor condition. When the highways to this Great city, were (as in the days of Shamgar) unoccupied,
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and none (that could well avoid it) cared to come within the sight or scent of it.
and none (that could well avoid it) cared to come within the sighed or scent of it.
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When the widest streets were but thinly peopled; and many, of those few you met, carried death in their faces.
When the Widest streets were but thinly peopled; and many, of those few you met, carried death in their faces.
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When a man's breath was abhorred by his nearest Relations, and those of his most intimate Acquaintance hid themselves from him.
When a Man's breath was abhorred by his nearest Relations, and those of his most intimate Acquaintance hid themselves from him.
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When the Air it self became infectious, and that, without which we could not live, conveyed death into our bosoms.
When the Air it self became infectious, and that, without which we could not live, conveyed death into our bosoms.
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When the sorrows of the dying Husband were increased by the groans of his departing Wife,
When the sorrows of the dying Husband were increased by the groans of his departing Wife,
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and both aggravated by the cries of their languishing Children.
and both aggravated by the cries of their languishing Children.
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When the hungry Infant crawl'd to the sick Mothers breast, and suckt poison instead of nourishment.
When the hungry Infant crawled to the sick Mother's breast, and sucked poison instead of nourishment.
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When your ears were fill'd, all the day, with the noise of passing-Bells, and all night with the doleful tone of those who call'd for them to burial.
When your ears were filled, all the day, with the noise of passing-Bells, and all night with the doleful tone of those who called for them to burial.
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When the sad Parents were put to the ungrateful task of being the winders, bearers, buriers of their own Children.
When the sad Parents were put to the ungrateful task of being the winders, bearer, buriers of their own Children.
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When the innocent sheep were committed to the ravenous wolf;
When the innocent sheep were committed to the ravenous wolf;
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sick people to the keeping of cruel, rapacious, and unsatiable Nurses, who were often ('tis to be feared) more cruel to them than their diseases;
sick people to the keeping of cruel, rapacious, and unsatiable Nurse's, who were often (it's to be feared) more cruel to them than their diseases;
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and murthered those, whom their diseases might have spared.
and murdered those, whom their diseases might have spared.
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When Death fished with his largest Net, that had the smallest meshes, and spared not the minues, the Infants of a span long.
When Death fished with his Largest Net, that had the Smallest meshes, and spared not the minues, the Infants of a span long.
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When every day added such a number to the dead, as swell'd the weekly Bills beyond all Presidents.
When every day added such a number to the dead, as swelled the weekly Bills beyond all Presidents.
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In a word, When the Plague was worse, in some sense, than that of Egypt; There was not a house wherein there was not one dead, but here was many a house in which there was not one left alive.
In a word, When the Plague was Worse, in Some sense, than that of Egypt; There was not a house wherein there was not one dead, but Here was many a house in which there was not one left alive.
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Descend we to the next year; wherein God uses a new method, and severer demonstration of his wrath.
Descend we to the next year; wherein God uses a new method, and severer demonstration of his wrath.
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He had formerly sent a fire into our blood, and now sends a fire into our houses; that year took away the Inhabitants from their houses; this takes away the Habitations from the Inbabitants. One year he throws an hundred thousand carkasses under ground,
He had formerly sent a fire into our blood, and now sends a fire into our houses; that year took away the Inhabitants from their houses; this Takes away the Habitations from the Inhabitants. One year he throws an hundred thousand carcases under ground,
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and the next levels thirteen thousand houses with it.
and the next levels thirteen thousand houses with it.
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He hath dealt with us, as he threatned to do unto Jerusalem; and made this City,
He hath dealt with us, as he threatened to do unto Jerusalem; and made this city,
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as he threatned that, a very Tophet. Tophet was a place of burial, and a place of burning; so was this City;
as he threatened that, a very Tophet. Tophet was a place of burial, and a place of burning; so was this city;
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one year you buried till there was no place to bury in: In the next it burnt till there was little left to be consumed.
one year you buried till there was no place to bury in: In the next it burned till there was little left to be consumed.
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A fire like that of Hell, the horrour whereof no pen can express, nor tongue can tell.
A fire like that of Hell, the horror whereof no pen can express, nor tongue can tell.
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Worse than that at Tabera; that was but in the skirts of the Camp, but this in the bowels of this Royal City.
Worse than that At Tabera; that was but in the skirts of the Camp, but this in the bowels of this Royal city.
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When God had permitted a vile Miscreant to throw but a flunk of fire, and his vindictive Justice blows the bellows,
When God had permitted a vile Miscreant to throw but a flunk of fire, and his vindictive justice blows the bellows,
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how soon is it kindled into a flame? how soon got upon the house tops? what a doleful noise awakes men from their sleepy beds,
how soon is it kindled into a flame? how soon god upon the house tops? what a doleful noise awakes men from their sleepy Beds,
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and calls them up to quench the growing flames? They in the mean time,
and calls them up to quench the growing flames? They in the mean time,
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like men amazed, cannot find their hands, but are even at their wits end, and know not which way to turn themselves.
like men amazed, cannot find their hands, but Are even At their wits end, and know not which Way to turn themselves.
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In the mean speace the greedy flames pursue their prey; and while men make none, or feeble resistance, gather strength;
In the mean speace the greedy flames pursue their prey; and while men make none, or feeble resistance, gather strength;
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and, because it is not suddenly quenched, grows unquenchable.
and, Because it is not suddenly quenched, grows unquenchable.
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Who can express the horrour of that day, when this Royal City, the Metropolis of the Nation, the Chamber of our Kings, so renowned through the whole VVorld, was become a Tophet, one Oven? VVhen the proud flames had advanced their curled looks above the tops of the stateliest buildings, insulting over all engins,
Who can express the horror of that day, when this Royal city, the Metropolis of the nation, the Chamber of our Kings, so renowned through the Whole World, was become a Tophet, one Oven? When the proud flames had advanced their curled looks above the tops of thee Stateliest buildings, insulting over all Engines,
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and contemning all force, that was used against them.
and contemning all force, that was used against them.
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VVhen the fire, like the Smith's forge, grew the hotter for the water that was brought to quench it.
When the fire, like the Smith's forge, grew the hotter for the water that was brought to quench it.
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VVhen it lickt up whole houses, as the Oxe licks up grass. VVhen massie timber was but as straw, and the very bricks burnt again like stubble.
When it licked up Whole houses, as the Ox licks up grass. When massy timber was but as straw, and the very bricks burned again like stubble.
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Then might you have seen fourscore and odd Churches, dedicated to God's Service, all in flames preaching wrath to such,
Then might you have seen fourscore and odd Churches, dedicated to God's Service, all in flames preaching wrath to such,
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as would not obey that VVord which had been preached in them.
as would not obey that Word which had been preached in them.
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It were infinite, and beside my purpose, as much as beyond my power, to express all the dreadfulness of that day.
It were infinite, and beside my purpose, as much as beyond my power, to express all the dreadfulness of that day.
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When the Sun it self seemed to be turned into blood, and the Moon was out-shone by the greater light of the Fire.
When the Sun it self seemed to be turned into blood, and the Moon was outshone by the greater Light of the Fire.
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When men had so long hazarded themselves to defend their houses, that they were glad to run away by the light of the fire that consumed them, to save their lives.
When men had so long hazarded themselves to defend their houses, that they were glad to run away by the Light of the fire that consumed them, to save their lives.
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VVhile some were disputing with themselves, what to save, and what to leave, the fire came and determined the debate, and consumed all.
VVhile Some were disputing with themselves, what to save, and what to leave, the fire Come and determined the debate, and consumed all.
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And to close up this sad Meditation,
And to close up this sad Meditation,
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VVhen the delicate Dame, that seldom used to touch the ground with her foot, was glad to beat it on the hoof, leading or rather dragging her tender Child in hand, justled by every Porter without any respect,
When the delicate Dame, that seldom used to touch the ground with her foot, was glad to beatrice it on the hoof, leading or rather dragging her tender Child in hand, justled by every Porter without any respect,
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and walking in as great a danger, as that from which she fled.
and walking in as great a danger, as that from which she fled.
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And at night, instead of their large chambers, ceiled houses, warm beds, and rich hangings, were fain to take up in the open field;
And At night, instead of their large chambers, ceiled houses, warm Beds, and rich hangings, were fain to take up in the open field;
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where they had no Canopy, but the Heavens; nor bed, but the Earth to rest upon.
where they had no Canopy, but the Heavens; nor Bed, but the Earth to rest upon.
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Thus, thus, this famous City, which was elder than Solomon 's Temple by an hundred years (if some calculate aright) and had been two thousand seven hundred and seventy years growing to its height, in four daies space, fell into that confused Chaos, wherein our eyes have seen it.
Thus, thus, this famous city, which was elder than Solomon is Temple by an hundred Years (if Some calculate aright) and had been two thousand seven hundred and seventy Years growing to its height, in four days Molle, fell into that confused Chaos, wherein our eyes have seen it.
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Now in your cold blood you cannot but acknowledg that these were real reproofs, and may pass for severe ones too.
Now in your cold blood you cannot but acknowledge that these were real reproofs, and may pass for severe ones too.
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That was the first Querie, the second follows; which is,
That was the First Querie, the second follows; which is,
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2. VVhether we have been amended by these reproofs? or, whether we have hardned our necks against them? I wish it may prove otherwise, but I fear the worst.
2. Whether we have been amended by these reproofs? or, whither we have hardened our necks against them? I wish it may prove otherwise, but I Fear the worst.
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Should a strict inquisition be made into our hearts and lives, what reformation would be found there? After all these several and sad dispensations, may not God say, I would have healed you, and you would not be healed;
Should a strict inquisition be made into our hearts and lives, what Reformation would be found there? After all these several and sad dispensations, may not God say, I would have healed you, and you would not be healed;
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I have done thus and thus unto you, brought one Judgment in the neck of another,
I have done thus and thus unto you, brought one Judgement in the neck of Another,
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but ye have not returned to me, no not to this very day?
but you have not returned to me, no not to this very day?
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VVhat sins are left? what duties better performed than before? tell me he that can, for I know not.
What Sins Are left? what duties better performed than before? tell me he that can, for I know not.
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Is not God's Name unhallowed by unimaginable oaths, curses, and blasphemies? Are not his Ordinances and Institutions slighted and abused still? Is not his Day openly prophaned still;
Is not God's Name unhallowed by unimaginable Oaths, curses, and Blasphemies? are not his Ordinances and Institutions slighted and abused still? Is not his Day openly Profaned still;
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and more than ever? Is drunkenness, uncleanness, debauchery, less in request than heretofore? Are we less censorious, slandering, and backbiting than we were? Is covetousness, self-seeking, oppression, injustice, less practiced than before these Judgments fell upon us? or, do not all these rather grow upon us? VVhat ground hath God gained upon us by these tedious executions? tell me he that can.
and more than ever? Is Drunkenness, uncleanness, debauchery, less in request than heretofore? are we less censorious, slandering, and backbiting than we were? Is covetousness, self-seeking, oppression, injustice, less practiced than before these Judgments fell upon us? or, do not all these rather grow upon us? What ground hath God gained upon us by these tedious executions? tell me he that can.
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Truly (if a man may be bold to speak truth in this degenerate age) there seems to be but little reformation wrought.
Truly (if a man may be bold to speak truth in this degenerate age) there seems to be but little Reformation wrought.
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But, as those whom God complains of, the more we are smitten, the worse we grow: Like the Smith's Anvil, we are the harder for smiting;
But, as those whom God complains of, the more we Are smitten, the Worse we grow: Like the Smith's Anvil, we Are the harder for smiting;
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or like restive Jades, that go the worse for beating. Of the prodigious Atheisin which reigns among too many!
or like restive Jades, that go the Worse for beating. Of the prodigious Atheism which reigns among too many!
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who never think nor speak of God, but when they swear or curse; never talk of Religion or the Scriptures, but to deride and jeer it;
who never think nor speak of God, but when they swear or curse; never talk of Religion or the Scriptures, but to deride and jeer it;
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who never think themselves Wits, till they have proved themselves downright Atheists;
who never think themselves Wits, till they have proved themselves downright Atheists;
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who make these severe Judgments of God matters of their sport, but not motives to lead them to repentance. In a word for all;
who make these severe Judgments of God matters of their sport, but not motives to led them to Repentance. In a word for all;
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Are we more serviceable to God? more profitable to men, more faithful in our callings, more exact in our duties, more humble, more charitable, more conscionable in our dealings, than before? if not;
are we more serviceable to God? more profitable to men, more faithful in our callings, more exact in our duties, more humble, more charitable, more conscionable in our dealings, than before? if not;
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'tis to be feared that we grow worse.
it's to be feared that we grow Worse.
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If the furnace soften us not, as it doth gold, it will harden us, as it doth clay.
If the furnace soften us not, as it does gold, it will harden us, as it does clay.
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3. And if this be the case with us, what can we rationally expect, but what the Text threatens, Destruction? We seem to draw towards it apace,
3. And if this be the case with us, what can we rationally expect, but what the Text threatens, Destruction? We seem to draw towards it apace,
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and I cannot well see what will be the next degree of punishment to which God can advance, beneath Destruction.
and I cannot well see what will be the next degree of punishment to which God can advance, beneath Destruction.
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We are already in Ephraim 's case; strangers had devoured his strength, and he saw it not;
We Are already in Ephraim is case; Strangers had devoured his strength, and he saw it not;
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grey hairs were here and there upon him, and he knew it not:
gray hairs were Here and there upon him, and he knew it not:
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But the Pride of Ephraim did testifie to his face, and they do not turn to the Lord their God,
But the Pride of Ephraim did testify to his face, and they do not turn to the Lord their God,
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nor seek him for all this. nor seek him for all this.
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Is not this as true of us, as ever it was of Ephraim? Are not grey heirs upon us? is not our glory abated? our strength broken? are not the symptoms of a declining dying age upon us? Honour and reputation weakned abroad;
Is not this as true of us, as ever it was of Ephraim? are not gray Heirs upon us? is not our glory abated? our strength broken? Are not the symptoms of a declining dying age upon us? Honour and reputation weakened abroad;
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trade and wealth lost at home. Poor sinful and feeble Nation! fainting under its own weight, creeping towards its own funeral; yet alas!
trade and wealth lost At home. Poor sinful and feeble nation! fainting under its own weight, creeping towards its own funeral; yet alas!
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we are not sensible of it, we lay it not to heart!
we Are not sensible of it, we lay it not to heart!
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4. What then remains, but to apply our selves seriously to those waies and means, which only are left us,
4. What then remains, but to apply our selves seriously to those ways and means, which only Are left us,
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for the reconciling us to God, supporting of a tottering Nation, establishing of a languishing City,
for the reconciling us to God, supporting of a tottering nation, establishing of a languishing city,
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and preventing that destruction which is threatned in the Text? But what are they? Hear what God himself saith;
and preventing that destruction which is threatened in the Text? But what Are they? Hear what God himself Says;
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Return to me, and I will return to you. Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings. Return to me, and I will return to you. Return, you backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings.
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At what time I shall speak concerning a Nation or Kingdom, to pluck up, to pull down, and to destroy it; At what time I shall speak Concerning a nation or Kingdom, to pluck up, to pull down, and to destroy it;
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if that Nation, against which I have pronounced, turn from their evil waies, I will repent me of the evil I thought to do against them. if that nation, against which I have pronounced, turn from their evil ways, I will Repent me of the evil I Thought to do against them.
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If you will loath your selves, and all your doings which have not been good, and be guided by my Counsel; If you will loath your selves, and all your doings which have not been good, and be guided by my Counsel;
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I will plant you, and not pluck you up, and I will repent me of the evil that I have done against you. I will plant you, and not pluck you up, and I will Repent me of the evil that I have done against you.
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What then is to be done? Bend your ear to Discipline, and harden not your necks against Reproofs.
What then is to be done? Bend your ear to Discipline, and harden not your necks against Reproofs.
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Humble your selves under the mighty hand of God, and accept of the punishment of your sins.
Humble your selves under the mighty hand of God, and accept of the punishment of your Sins.
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Break off your sins by repentance, and your iniquity by acts of piety and charity. Break off your Sins by Repentance, and your iniquity by acts of piety and charity.
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Take unto your selves words, and say from the bottom of your heart, Take away Iniquity, and receive us graciously.
Take unto your selves words, and say from the bottom of your heart, Take away Iniquity, and receive us graciously.
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Now the axe is laid to the root of the tree, bring forth fruits meet for Repentance. O good Friends!Now the axe is laid to the root of the tree, bring forth fruits meet for Repentance. O good Friends!
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if there be in your hearts any fear of God's Judgments, any sense of his Mercies, any pity to a languishing Kingdom, any kindness for an (almost) ruined City, set, set quickly, set seriously about this work.
if there be in your hearts any Fear of God's Judgments, any sense of his mercies, any pity to a languishing Kingdom, any kindness for an (almost) ruined city, Set, Set quickly, Set seriously about this work.
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So may you happily see God's anger pacified, a tottering Nation supported, trade revived, and your City totally rebuilt, reinhabited, and flourish again.
So may you happily see God's anger pacified, a tottering nation supported, trade revived, and your city totally Rebuilt, reinhabited, and flourish again.
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But if this be neglected, all other projects and contrivances will be so far from doing you good, that they will advance your ruine.
But if this be neglected, all other projects and contrivances will be so Far from doing you good, that they will advance your ruin.
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We may have peace with our neighbours, but how long that may last is uncertain.
We may have peace with our neighbours, but how long that may last is uncertain.
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Or grant that a General peace, which is every good man's desire, be concluded in Christendom;
Or grant that a General peace, which is every good Man's desire, be concluded in Christendom;
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yet who knows, but the first day of a General peace may be the last day of our tranquillity?
yet who knows, but the First day of a General peace may be the last day of our tranquillity?
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But admit, that we continue at peace with our Neighbours, and all the World;
But admit, that we continue At peace with our Neighbours, and all the World;
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what will that advantage us, while God himself is our enemy? You may recover trade, but you will lose the Jewel of great price;
what will that advantage us, while God himself is our enemy? You may recover trade, but you will loose the Jewel of great price;
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Riches may be got, but Heaven will be lost. What though your City be rebuilt? (and, blessed be God, is like the Phoenix risen more glorious out of her own ashes) yet without repentance and amendment of life, the stones out of the walls will cry for justice, Riches may be god, but Heaven will be lost. What though your city be Rebuilt? (and, blessed be God, is like the Phoenix risen more glorious out of her own Ashes) yet without Repentance and amendment of life, the stones out of the walls will cry for Justice,
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and the beam out of the timber will answer it. What though your City be built with bricks? so was Babel, and yet confounded;
and the beam out of the timber will answer it. What though your city be built with bricks? so was Babel, and yet confounded;
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what though it were built of hewen stone? so was Solomon 's Temple, and yet utterly destroyed. Believe it, Sirs!
what though it were built of hewn stone? so was Solomon is Temple, and yet utterly destroyed. Believe it, Sirs!
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There is no fence against an angry and incensed God, without repentance, and amendment of life. There was never yet any, either person or people, that hardned themselves against him, and prospered.
There is no fence against an angry and incensed God, without Repentance, and amendment of life. There was never yet any, either person or people, that hardened themselves against him, and prospered.
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When the Mountains shall be melted, and the Rocks removed out of their place, there will be found an eternal truth in the words of the Text;
When the Mountains shall be melted, and the Rocks removed out of their place, there will be found an Eternal truth in the words of the Text;
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He that being often reproved, hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. FINIS.
He that being often reproved, Hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. FINIS.
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