A sermon preached at the Cathedral-Church of St. Paul, before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, judges, and aldermen, January 30, 1697/8 by Sampson Estwick ...
For as our Blessed Lord had his Messengers and Forerunners to prepare his way, so likewise those new Truths he declared to the World, had their Harbingers to gain a more easie admittance in the Minds of Men.
For as our Blessed Lord had his Messengers and Forerunners to prepare his Way, so likewise those new Truths he declared to the World, had their Harbingers to gain a more easy admittance in the Minds of Men.
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and that those previous Principles of God Almighty's being the Creator, Preserver, and Governour of the Universe, being joyned to those natural impressions of Conscience,
and that those previous Principles of God Almighty's being the Creator, Preserver, and Governor of the Universe, being joined to those natural impressions of Conscience,
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For this reason it seem'd good to the Wisdom and Providence of God so to order humane affairs, that those very punishments that were inflicted on the Jews for their sins, were instrumental to promote this end,
For this reason it seemed good to the Wisdom and Providence of God so to order humane affairs, that those very punishments that were inflicted on the jews for their Sins, were instrumental to promote this end,
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and the dispersion of this People among foreign Nations, did not a little tend to propagate the knowledge of the true God amongst those with whom they convers'd.
and the dispersion of this People among foreign nations, did not a little tend to propagate the knowledge of the true God among those with whom they conversed.
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Dan. 6.25, 26. And that the knowledge of the One God might be preserved amongst these foreign Nations, where they sojourn'd, Divine Providence so ordered it, that when all the Jews had liberty to return to their own Country, great numbers staid behind in Babylon, where,
Dan. 6.25, 26. And that the knowledge of the One God might be preserved among these foreign nations, where they sojourned, Divine Providence so ordered it, that when all the jews had liberty to return to their own Country, great numbers stayed behind in Babylon, where,
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In like manner by the same methods of Providence, when the Grecian Empire had swallowed up the Persian, as the Roman afterwards did that, the several insults that each made upon the Jewish Nation serv'd to encrease and spread abroad the knowledge of the One God,
In like manner by the same methods of Providence, when the Grecian Empire had swallowed up the Persian, as the Roman afterwards did that, the several insults that each made upon the Jewish nation served to increase and spread abroad the knowledge of the One God,
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and thereby prepar'd the way for the Kingdom of the Messias; that Kingdom which the Prophet Daniel tells us the God of Heaven would set up, which should never be destroyed.
and thereby prepared the Way for the Kingdom of the Messias; that Kingdom which the Prophet daniel tells us the God of Heaven would Set up, which should never be destroyed.
Here therefore if we descend to the first establishment of Christ's Kingdom, and consider the accounts given us by the Holy Writers of the first Age of the Gospel, we shall find two sorts of persons thus qualified and prepared for it, viz. Jews and Proselites:
Here Therefore if we descend to the First establishment of Christ's Kingdom, and Consider the accounts given us by the Holy Writers of the First Age of the Gospel, we shall find two sorts of Persons thus qualified and prepared for it, viz. jews and Proselytes:
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or at least such as renounc'd all the Heathen Idolatries, and worshiped no other God but the God of Israel. The number of these last, we are told by our learned Divines, was much greater than that of circumcis'd Profelites:
or At least such as renounced all the Heathen Idolatries, and worshipped no other God but the God of Israel. The number of these last, we Are told by our learned Divines, was much greater than that of circumcised Profligates:
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and according to Mr. Mead, there is frequent mention made of them in Scripture, under the name of Worshipping Greeks, and Devout Men, and such as fear'd God.
and according to Mr. Mead, there is frequent mention made of them in Scripture, under the name of Worshipping Greeks, and Devout Men, and such as feared God.
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The name of Greeks proves them to be Gentiles, not Jews; and that they were NONLATINALPHABET, devout or worshiping Greeks, proves that they were the worshipers of the God of Israel: who by frequenting the Jewish Synagogue shewed that they were no Idolaters, seeing no Gentiles resorted thither,
The name of Greeks Proves them to be Gentiles, not jews; and that they were, devout or worshipping Greeks, Proves that they were the worshippers of the God of Israel: who by frequenting the Jewish Synagogue showed that they were no Idolaters, seeing no Gentiles resorted thither,
but those who worshiped the God of Israel. Of this number was Lydia, Cornelius, and others mention'd in the Acts, who being worshipers of the Ttrue God,
but those who worshipped the God of Israel. Of this number was Lydia, Cornelius, and Others mentioned in the Acts, who being worshippers of the Ttrue God,
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who being ready dispos'd, and prepar'd to receive the Doctrine of Eternal Life, are said to be NONLATINALPHABET, i. e. according to Mr. Mead, they were rather qualified, than ordained to receive it.
who being ready disposed, and prepared to receive the Doctrine of Eternal Life, Are said to be, i. e. according to Mr. Mead, they were rather qualified, than ordained to receive it.
For by believing in One God, and acknowledging his Infinite Perfections, they had all the preparations the Jews had for Christianity without their prejudices;
For by believing in One God, and acknowledging his Infinite Perfections, they had all the preparations the jews had for Christianity without their prejudices;
From what I have hitherto said, we may perceive, that Divine Wisdom did not think fit to make a full discovery of his Will, till Men were in some measure prepared with previous Notions to give it a due reception;
From what I have hitherto said, we may perceive, that Divine Wisdom did not think fit to make a full discovery of his Will, till Men were in Some measure prepared with previous Notions to give it a due reception;
or now, to use the Apostles terms, the Divine Word was not to be engrafted upon Nature, till it was prepared for it by antecedent principles, suitable to render it effectual for those good ends and purposes for which it was intended.
or now, to use the Apostles terms, the Divine Word was not to be engrafted upon Nature, till it was prepared for it by antecedent principles, suitable to render it effectual for those good ends and Purposes for which it was intended.
Thus much may suffice to be said in relation to the first Converts to Christianity, who indeed upon some accounts ought to be distinguish'd from their Successors, in as much as these being admitted into the Gospel Covenant by Infant Baptism, are usually at the same time grounded in natural and revealed principles:
Thus much may suffice to be said in Relation to the First Converts to Christianity, who indeed upon Some accounts ought to be distinguished from their Successors, in as much as these being admitted into the Gospel Covenant by Infant Baptism, Are usually At the same time grounded in natural and revealed principles:
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yet the corruption of Nature and Manners is such, that after a good Education, there is need of a constant care and concern to preserve as well as improve the Principles of revealed Religion:
yet the corruption of Nature and Manners is such, that After a good Education, there is need of a constant care and concern to preserve as well as improve the Principles of revealed Religion:
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and our own endeavours under the insluence of God's Grace are very requisite, to call in all the aids and assistances from Morality to prepare us for the Grace of the Gospel.
and our own endeavours under the Influence of God's Grace Are very requisite, to call in all the aids and assistances from Morality to prepare us for the Grace of the Gospel.
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In short, we ought to use all the helps that are afforded us to gain such good dispositions of mind, that may qualifie us for a due reception of God's word.
In short, we ought to use all the helps that Are afforded us to gain such good dispositions of mind, that may qualify us for a due reception of God's word.
the Wisdom of God in a Mystery; the Gospel of the Glory of Christ; the word of Reconciliation, which with many more appellations denote the excellencies of this last,
the Wisdom of God in a Mystery; the Gospel of the Glory of christ; the word of Reconciliation, which with many more appellations denote the excellencies of this last,
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In treating of which it may be needful to premise, that as Men were to be instructed in the Principles of the Christian Religion, it pleased Divine Wisdom to sanctifie and set apart an Order of Men, who were to be Ambassadors for Christ,
In treating of which it may be needful to premise, that as Men were to be instructed in the Principles of the Christian Religion, it pleased Divine Wisdom to sanctify and Set apart an Order of Men, who were to be ambassadors for christ,
not only to deny themselves the pleasures and enjoyments of this life, but to raise their batteries against spiritual wickedness in high places, against Superstition and Idolatry, against the sinful lusts of the flesh,
not only to deny themselves the pleasures and enjoyments of this life, but to raise their batteries against spiritual wickedness in high places, against Superstition and Idolatry, against the sinful Lustiest of the Flesh,
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And who were sufficient for these great undertakings, and by what means were these difficulties to be assoild? viz. by the labour of plain illiterate Men, attesting some sew plain matters of Fact,
And who were sufficient for these great undertakings, and by what means were these difficulties to be assoiled? viz. by the labour of plain illiterate Men, attesting Some sew plain matters of Fact,
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what temptation could there be to make Men forgo even the innocent enjoyments of this life, only to disquiet and afflict themselves? And as no wicked Man can be well presum'd to act so much against his own interest as to run himself upon imminent dangers, only to maintain falsehoods,
what temptation could there be to make Men forgo even the innocent enjoyments of this life, only to disquiet and afflict themselves? And as no wicked Man can be well presumed to act so much against his own Interest as to run himself upon imminent dangers, only to maintain falsehoods,
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and the Veracity of the Witnesses? and when for instance, there are so many Witnesses asserting with so much constancy our Lord's Resurrection, what fuller and better assurance can we have for the truth of any thing,
and the Veracity of the Witnesses? and when for instance, there Are so many Witnesses asserting with so much constancy our Lord's Resurrection, what fuller and better assurance can we have for the truth of any thing,
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than of most of those recorded of Alexander and Julius Caesar, which as yet find credit amongst the learned part of Mankind? Whoever then has but a moderate regard for truth,
than of most of those recorded of Alexander and Julius Caesar, which as yet find credit among the learned part of Mankind? Whoever then has but a moderate regard for truth,
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if he will be just to himself, cannot but receive it, when sufficiently attested, and give it such a reception as becomes a reasonable Creature, that can consider, compare,
if he will be just to himself, cannot but receive it, when sufficiently attested, and give it such a reception as becomes a reasonable Creature, that can Consider, compare,
And however, the result of this would be only what our Divines call a Historical Faith, which some make to differ gradually, others specifically from that living Faith which works by love;
And however, the result of this would be only what our Divines call a Historical Faith, which Some make to differ gradually, Others specifically from that living Faith which works by love;
but he is then said to witness when he doth propound, and his testimony is given by way of Revelation, which is nothing else but the delivery of his will to his Creatures.
but he is then said to witness when he does propound, and his testimony is given by Way of Revelation, which is nothing Else but the delivery of his will to his Creatures.
Now, as there is nothing more certain than that God Almighty can make such impressions upon the minds of his Creatures to signifie his Will and Pleasure to 'em, whenever it seems good to his Wisdom,
Now, as there is nothing more certain than that God Almighty can make such impressions upon the minds of his Creatures to signify his Will and Pleasure to they, whenever it seems good to his Wisdom,
when veil'd in our flesh, answering the description given him by the Prophets, and fulfilling their Predictions, by working Miracles, as were fore-signified by them.
when veiled in our Flesh, answering the description given him by the prophets, and fulfilling their Predictions, by working Miracles, as were foresignified by them.
And for a farther Confirmation that our Blessed Lord was the Person pointed at in the Prophetical Writings, we have not only a Demonstration of exceeding great Power, viz. his Resurrection from the Dead, by which his former Sufferings were consecrated,
And for a farther Confirmation that our Blessed Lord was the Person pointed At in the Prophetical Writings, we have not only a Demonstration of exceeding great Power, viz. his Resurrection from the Dead, by which his former Sufferings were consecrated,
but the three Divine Persons of the ever Blessed Trinity bearing Record to it, with often repeated Testimonies, that our Lord was the Saviour of the World, and that all that believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
but the three Divine Persons of the ever Blessed Trinity bearing Record to it, with often repeated Testimonies, that our Lord was the Saviour of the World, and that all that believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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Before I tell you what it is, give me leave to observe, that there are some Virtues so peculiar to the Christian Oeconomy, that they seem appropriated to it, such as Faith, Humility and Meekness, the two former are not mention'd by Moral Writers, the last tho handled by 'em,
Before I tell you what it is, give me leave to observe, that there Are Some Virtues so peculiar to the Christian Oeconomy, that they seem appropriated to it, such as Faith, Humility and Meekness, the two former Are not mentioned by Moral Writers, the last though handled by they,
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Our Blesed Saviour says to his Disciples, they must learn of him, who is meek and lowly, implying that this was to be the first Lesson that was to be learnt in his School;
Our Blessed Saviour Says to his Disciples, they must Learn of him, who is meek and lowly, implying that this was to be the First lesson that was to be learned in his School;
and to signifie the governableness of the Christian Spirit, the Good Christian is liken'd to Creatures most harmless and tractable, and easiest to be guided;
and to signify the governableness of the Christian Spirit, the Good Christian is likened to Creatures most harmless and tractable, and Easiest to be guided;
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and when our Lord makes himself the good Shepherd, his followers are to be the most governable of all Creatures, the good Sheep that hearken to his voice.
and when our Lord makes himself the good Shepherd, his followers Are to be the most governable of all Creatures, the good Sheep that harken to his voice.
and conceits, and every thought that exalteth it self against the knowledge of Christ, which hinder us from submitting our selves to the Government of his Laws.
and conceits, and every Thought that Exalteth it self against the knowledge of christ, which hinder us from submitting our selves to the Government of his Laws.
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It is also such a disposition, that may be under the influence of Grace, acquired by prudential Motives and Considerations, such as the Notions of God's Infinite Power, Justice, and Truth;
It is also such a disposition, that may be under the influence of Grace, acquired by prudential Motives and Considerations, such as the Notions of God's Infinite Power, justice, and Truth;
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the presages of Conscience, that rewards and punishments must be distributed equally some time or other, together with the natural intimations of the Souls immortality:
the presages of Conscience, that rewards and punishments must be distributed equally Some time or other, together with the natural intimations of the Souls immortality:
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First, It ought to be distinguished from Nature, which being corrupted and defiled by the first Transgression, is the greatest Obstacle and Hindrance of a ready and chearful Obedience to God's Commands.
First, It ought to be distinguished from Nature, which being corrupted and defiled by the First Transgression, is the greatest Obstacle and Hindrance of a ready and cheerful obedience to God's Commands.
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For if good nature is left uncultivated, what will it bring forth besides Weeds and Brambles? Unless it is first well order'd and drest by a virtuous Education,
For if good nature is left uncultivated, what will it bring forth beside Weeds and Brambles? Unless it is First well ordered and dressed by a virtuous Education,
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If the whole mass of Mankind be tainted and polluted, and God's Image defac'd, if the Scriptures have conciuded all under sin, consequently all are so far forth ill-natur'd,
If the Whole mass of Mankind be tainted and polluted, and God's Image defaced, if the Scriptures have conciuded all under since, consequently all Are so Far forth Ill-natured,
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Thirdly, This tractable and good Disposition ought to be more especially distinguish'd from a contemptible, mean, abject Spirit, which is a character profane Men are wont to affix upon this excellent Qualification.
Thirdly, This tractable and good Disposition ought to be more especially distinguished from a contemptible, mean, abject Spirit, which is a character profane Men Are wont to affix upon this excellent Qualification.
but at the same time consult the Honour and Dignity of our Nature, by receiving such worthy Notions as are every way adapted to advance Men to the highest pitch of virtuous attainments;
but At the same time consult the Honour and Dignity of our Nature, by receiving such worthy Notions as Are every Way adapted to advance Men to the highest pitch of virtuous attainments;
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On the other side, he more properly may be said to have this mean abject Spirit, who not improving the sparks of Reason, cannot be wrought upon to honour himself by submitting to our Redcemer's Laws.
On the other side, he more properly may be said to have this mean abject Spirit, who not improving the sparks of Reason, cannot be wrought upon to honour himself by submitting to our Redcemer's Laws.
For if Faith, as a great Author says, is an actual assent to something propos'd as credible, consequently when it wants that actual assent, it wants the principal support of its being;
For if Faith, as a great Author Says, is an actual assent to something proposed as credible, consequently when it Wants that actual assent, it Wants the principal support of its being;
For to say a Man believes as the Church believes, and at the same time not to be able to say what the Church believes in particular, is in the result to believe nothing.
For to say a Man believes as the Church believes, and At the same time not to be able to say what the Church believes in particular, is in the result to believe nothing.
This seems to be one of the unhappy Parents of those gross practices us'd in the Church of Rome, the Mother of that blind Devotion that defiles their Sanctuaries, by establishing the Worship of Images and Dead Men, which are such gross Impostures, that could never have pass'd upon the world,
This seems to be one of the unhappy Parents of those gross practices used in the Church of Rome, the Mother of that blind Devotion that defiles their Sanctuaries, by establishing the Worship of Images and Dead Men, which Are such gross Impostors, that could never have passed upon the world,
unless men had been perswaded first their Leaders could not err, and then that they were to take it upon their word, that they had not err'd, thereby superseeding the pains and trouble of enquiring whether these practices were conformable to the Standard of our Faith.
unless men had been persuaded First their Leaders could not err, and then that they were to take it upon their word, that they had not erred, thereby superseeding the pains and trouble of inquiring whither these practices were conformable to the Standard of our Faith.
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If Faith in Christ Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life, if reconciliation and pardon upon Repentance and the promises and threats of eternal rewards and punishments, are such Doctrines that are of greatest importance to Men,
If Faith in christ jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life, if reconciliation and pardon upon Repentance and the promises and Treats of Eternal rewards and punishments, Are such Doctrines that Are of greatest importance to Men,
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and we are assured that according to the Tenour of the Gospel, Men are to be damn'd for not believing and repenting, these consequently ought to be explicitly known,
and we Are assured that according to the Tenor of the Gospel, Men Are to be damned for not believing and repenting, these consequently ought to be explicitly known,
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unless the hearer brings an honest and good heart with him, and is ready and willing to bestow a due care and application in using all the helps afforded for Salvation;
unless the hearer brings an honest and good heart with him, and is ready and willing to bestow a due care and application in using all the helps afforded for Salvation;
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our Saviour in the Parable of the Sower at large, acquaints us what is like to be the effect of this, either something from without or within, shall render his word unsuccessful,
our Saviour in the Parable of the Sour At large, acquaints us what is like to be the Effect of this, either something from without or within, shall render his word unsuccessful,
We that see but thro' a Glass, as the Apostle says, thro' a Glass of flesh and blood, can expect but a glimpse, a far distant view, of what is hereafter to be revealed.
We that see but through a Glass, as the Apostle Says, through a Glass of Flesh and blood, can expect but a glimpse, a Far distant view, of what is hereafter to be revealed.
There seems to be much contained in those few words of the Apostles, we walk by Faith, not by Sight, intimating thereby that Faith has its dark side, such a vail thrown over it never to be separated from it till it terminates in Vision.
There seems to be much contained in those few words of the Apostles, we walk by Faith, not by Sighed, intimating thereby that Faith has its dark side, such a Vail thrown over it never to be separated from it till it terminates in Vision.
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but unless they could assure us of the reasons of 'em, of the Modes and Circumstances belonging to 'em, of their congruity and fitness to bring about the great ends design'd by 'em, they must still continue Mysteries after they are reveal'd.
but unless they could assure us of the Reasons of they, of the Modes and circumstances belonging to they, of their congruity and fitness to bring about the great ends designed by they, they must still continue Mysteres After they Are revealed.
but because after the Revelation we are left in obscurity, it seeming good to Divine Wisdom, to tell us such things are so, without letting us into the Reasons, Modes, a•d Circumstances why and how they are so.
but Because After the Revelation we Are left in obscurity, it seeming good to Divine Wisdom, to tell us such things Are so, without letting us into the Reasons, Modes, a•d circumstances why and how they Are so.
if according to the Analogy of Faith we receive 'em in the former sence, it seems hard to be conceiv'd how God and Man can subsist in the same Person;
if according to the Analogy of Faith we receive they in the former sense, it seems hard to be conceived how God and Man can subsist in the same Person;
Which way soever the Controversie turns, the Mystery of it continues still, and must continue till time shall be no more, till dust and ashes is able to comprehend Infinity.
Which Way soever the Controversy turns, the Mystery of it continues still, and must continue till time shall be no more, till dust and Ashes is able to comprehend Infinity.
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In this case whatever assistance we crave from Reason, Reason rightly informed will tell us, First, That this is not a matter that lies properly within her Virge and Jurisdiction:
In this case whatever assistance we crave from Reason, Reason rightly informed will tell us, First, That this is not a matter that lies properly within her Virge and Jurisdiction:
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For are we able to fathom the depths of Wisdom, and to tell precisely the Properties of an infinite Spirit, by what Laws it acts by and directs its self,
For Are we able to fathom the depths of Wisdom, and to tell precisely the Properties of an infinite Spirit, by what Laws it acts by and directs its self,
as to make one inconsistent with the other? unless this could be done the pretended Plea must vanish and come to nought and this great Mystery of Faith ought to be accordingly understood in the Catholick sense, by every true Member of the Cotholick Church.
as to make one inconsistent with the other? unless this could be done the pretended Plea must vanish and come to nought and this great Mystery of Faith ought to be accordingly understood in the Catholic sense, by every true Member of the Cotholick Church.
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it is true indeed, if reason would confine her self, within her own district, and content her self with a subordinate power of examining and comparing Spiritual things with Spiritual;
it is true indeed, if reason would confine her self, within her own district, and content her self with a subordinate power of examining and comparing Spiritual things with Spiritual;
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if she would but suffer her self to be guided and directed by unerring Wisdom, she might then as a Substitute and Vicegerent be allowed to enjoy an undisturb'd Government;
if she would but suffer her self to be guided and directed by unerring Wisdom, she might then as a Substitute and Vicegerent be allowed to enjoy an undisturbed Government;
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and put to the vile drudgery of supporting his Ambition, Tyranny, and Usurpation, and then when once the infallible Stamp is put upon the Sacred Paper, thou art Peter, and feed my Sheep, are made to bear him out,
and put to the vile drudgery of supporting his Ambition, Tyranny, and Usurpation, and then when once the infallible Stamp is put upon the Sacred Paper, thou art Peter, and feed my Sheep, Are made to bear him out,
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Thus in like manner bold Socinus, Crellius, and the rest of their Fraternity, erase the old Foundations, remove the old Landmarks, put such a forc'd interpretation upon many passages of Scripture, that the Church of God never knew nor own'd;
Thus in like manner bold Socinus, Crellius, and the rest of their Fraternity, erase the old Foundations, remove the old Landmarks, put such a forced Interpretation upon many passages of Scripture, that the Church of God never knew nor owned;
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and how comes this about, why their reason being too nice and delicate to digest Mysteries, cannot admit of God's Truth when dissonant from the Principles they have at first espoused;
and how comes this about, why their reason being too Nicaenae and delicate to digest Mysteres, cannot admit of God's Truth when dissonant from the Principles they have At First espoused;
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but that our Lord was, before this Prophecy was fulfilled, the Glory that he had before the world, must be the Glory he had some thousands of years after;
but that our Lord was, before this Prophecy was fulfilled, the Glory that he had before the world, must be the Glory he had Some thousands of Years After;
or at least that time when John the Baptist began his Ministery, and then all things that were made by him, must denote the dispensation of the Gospel, that now began to be published to the world.
or At least that time when John the Baptist began his Ministry, and then all things that were made by him, must denote the Dispensation of the Gospel, that now began to be published to the world.
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And what is this but to give us a new Scripture, a new Gospel, a Gospel so very much exposed, that if those that debase it so much have lost all modesty, we must beforced to blush for 'em,
And what is this but to give us a new Scripture, a new Gospel, a Gospel so very much exposed, that if those that debase it so much have lost all modesty, we must beforced to blush for they,
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how far removed are they from that tractableness and meekness of Spirit that the Gospel calls for, requiring a readiness to believe whatever is there proposed,
how Far removed Are they from that tractableness and meekness of Spirit that the Gospel calls for, requiring a readiness to believe whatever is there proposed,
we are sometimes required to follow our Lord thro' intricate paths, and obliged to trust him as our Master and Guide that will not, that cannot deceive us.
we Are sometime required to follow our Lord through intricate paths, and obliged to trust him as our Master and Guide that will not, that cannot deceive us.
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We must trace him thro' dark Labyrinths, and suffer our selves to be puzled, to be baffled by his over-ruling Wisdom, rather than faulter or draw back,
We must trace him through dark Labyrinths, and suffer our selves to be puzzled, to be baffled by his overruling Wisdom, rather than falter or draw back,
We must follow him beyond the Regions of death, and with the Eye of Faith behold him as our Judge, a mercifull as well as upright Judge, that is well acquainted with humane infirmities,
We must follow him beyond the Regions of death, and with the Eye of Faith behold him as our Judge, a merciful as well as upright Judge, that is well acquainted with humane infirmities,
we must behold him according to his promise, rewarding the obedience of sincere penitents and in pursuance of his threats, consigning obstinate and rebellious sinners to an endless duration of torments.
we must behold him according to his promise, rewarding the Obedience of sincere penitents and in pursuance of his Treats, consigning obstinate and rebellious Sinners to an endless duration of torments.
In short, with what Meekness, Resignation, and humble submission ought we to receive that Word, according to which we are to be acquitted or condemned!
In short, with what Meekness, Resignation, and humble submission ought we to receive that Word, according to which we Are to be acquitted or condemned!
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when the great Judge pronounces the final Sentence, every one of us may be sound at his right hand to praise and magnifie his infinite mercy to all eternity.
when the great Judge pronounces the final Sentence, every one of us may be found At his right hand to praise and magnify his infinite mercy to all eternity.
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To whom, with the Father and blessed Spirit, be ascrib'd, as is most due, all Honour, Glory, Might, Majesty and Dominion, from this time forth, and for ever. Amen. FINIS.
To whom, with the Father and blessed Spirit, be ascribed, as is most due, all Honour, Glory, Might, Majesty and Dominion, from this time forth, and for ever. Amen. FINIS.
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