AS 'tis easy to apprehend the Important Consequences of that Excellent Work, for the furtherance of which, we are here met, viz. The endeavouring an effectual restraint, upon the Open Indecencies of a Lewd Age:
AS it's easy to apprehend the Important Consequences of that Excellent Work, for the furtherance of which, we Are Here met, viz. The endeavouring an effectual restraint, upon the Open Indecencies of a Lewd Age:
So I doubt not, but the Tryal which some of you have made herein, hath convinc'd you, more than ever, that not a few Discouragements, are like to attend, the promotion of so Pious a Design:
So I doubt not, but the Trial which Some of you have made herein, hath convinced you, more than ever, that not a few Discouragements, Are like to attend, the promotion of so Pious a Design:
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That those Sons of Belial, who if let alone, will surely prove as Thorns in your sides, by provoking the Anger of Heaven against us, are when you thrust them away as Thorns in your hands,
That those Sons of Belial, who if let alone, will surely prove as Thorns in your sides, by provoking the Anger of Heaven against us, Are when you thrust them away as Thorns in your hands,
Since therefore 'tis now my part, to strengthen your hands, that they may never hang down, in the pursuit of so sacred •n Attempt, I have judg'd it requisite to lay before you some M•ti•es, that may be proportionable, both to the greatness of your Task,
Since Therefore it's now my part, to strengthen your hands, that they may never hang down, in the pursuit of so sacred •n Attempt, I have judged it requisite to lay before you Some M•ti•es, that may be proportionable, both to the greatness of your Task,
both from Scripture and Iosephus it appears, that he was not of the Elder Line of Aaron 's Family by Eleazer, but of the younger, from Ithamar, and consequently not the legal Heir to that Honour;
both from Scripture and Iosephus it appears, that he was not of the Elder Line of Aaron is Family by Eleazar, but of the younger, from Ithamar, and consequently not the Legal Heir to that Honour;
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A very Learned Author, in the Jewish History, supposes it might be, because of the miscarriage of the High-Priest, in permitting Iephthah to Sacrifice his Daughter,
A very Learned Author, in the Jewish History, supposes it might be, Because of the miscarriage of the High-Priest, in permitting Jephthah to Sacrifice his Daughter,
and this supposition of his, may find some countenance from that Relation of some of the Jewish Doctors which I meet with elsewhere they say, That Iephthah disdained to go to the High-Priest for a Commutation, or release from his Vow;
and this supposition of his, may find Some countenance from that Relation of Some of the Jewish Doctors which I meet with elsewhere they say, That Jephthah disdained to go to the High-Priest for a Commutation, or release from his Voelli;
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The Iniquity of his Sons was come to an unsufferable and daring heighth, they prostituted their Sacred Function t• their Sensuallity and Lust, as it is set down from Verse 12, 〈 ◊ 〉 verse 18, such was their contempt of God, that thô the T•bernacle was his House,
The Iniquity of his Sons was come to an unsufferable and daring height, they prostituted their Sacred Function t• their Sensuality and Lust, as it is Set down from Verse 12, 〈 ◊ 〉 verse 18, such was their contempt of God, that though the T•bernacle was his House,
And being thus highly fed, like Horses they neigh 〈 ◊ 〉 their Neighbours Wife, Ier. 5.8. They lay with the •om•n at the door of the Tabernacle, ver. 22. as if they would •ffront God to his face, putting their filth under his very Nose;
And being thus highly fed, like Horses they neigh 〈 ◊ 〉 their Neighbours Wife, Jeremiah 5.8. They lay with the •om•n At the door of the Tabernacle, ver. 22. as if they would •ffront God to his face, putting their filth under his very Nose;
insomuch that men abhorred the Offering of the Lord, v. 17. It cannot but grieve Conscientious Worshippers, to see the Sacred Solemnities of Religion, pass through Unhallowed hands, that reap indeed the benefit of others Reverence for God, while themselves shew none.
insomuch that men abhorred the Offering of the Lord, v. 17. It cannot but grieve Conscientious Worshippers, to see the Sacred Solemnities of Religion, pass through Unhallowed hands, that reap indeed the benefit of Others reverence for God, while themselves show none.
like the unruly Leviathan, they laugh at the shaking of that Spear, and those Arrows will not make them flee, Iob, 41.28, 29. So that when better Remedies are in our power, a bare Reproof of bold Sinners, is no sufficient discharge of our Duty;
like the unruly Leviathan, they laugh At the shaking of that Spear, and those Arrows will not make them flee, Job, 41.28, 29. So that when better Remedies Are in our power, a bore Reproof of bold Sinners, is no sufficient discharge of our Duty;
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and then recanting all his former thoughts of Kindness, all his Conditional Promises, he threatens him and his Family with Utter Ruine to the Generations to come.
and then recanting all his former thoughts of Kindness, all his Conditional Promises, he threatens him and his Family with Utter Ruin to the Generations to come.
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and hadst thou but concerned thy self to vindicate my Name, by suppressing and punishing the wick••dness of those Vile Wretches, thou hadst lost no honour by •t, I would have advanc'd thee to great Dignity;
and Hadst thou but concerned thy self to vindicate my Name, by suppressing and punishing the wick••dness of those Vile Wretches, thou Hadst lost no honour by •t, I would have advanced thee to great Dignity;
Doct. That they who honour God, by endeavouring to suppress an• punish the scandalous Crimes of Profane Sinners, shall have their Zeal repayed with eminent returns of Honour from God;
Doct. That they who honour God, by endeavouring to suppress an• Punish the scandalous Crimes of Profane Sinners, shall have their Zeal repaid with eminent returns of Honour from God;
As for honouring God in general, 'tis not like his honouring us, which is by conferring some Excellency or Dignity upon us, to make us greater than we were before:
As for honouring God in general, it's not like his honouring us, which is by conferring Some Excellency or Dignity upon us, to make us greater than we were before:
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We can therefore honour God only such ways as these, either Internally, by high and lofty conceptions of his Being and Perfections, by being fill'd with adoring, admiring Apprehensions of his Infinite Majesty, Wisdom, Power and Goodness;
We can Therefore honour God only such ways as these, either Internally, by high and lofty conceptions of his Being and Perfections, by being filled with adoring, admiring Apprehensions of his Infinite Majesty, Wisdom, Power and goodness;
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I. Wh•• we wip• off any dishonour or reproach cast upon God • preventing or removing what may tend to disparage his perfections, to weaken his Authority with men, to abate of his due reverence,
I. Wh•• we wip• off any dishonour or reproach cast upon God • preventing or removing what may tend to disparage his perfections, to weaken his authority with men, to abate of his due Reverence,
And this will fully appear if we consider. 1. That open profaness is a great dishonour to God, from the reproach of which, these persons seek to rescue his Name.
And this will Fully appear if we Consider. 1. That open profaneness is a great dishonour to God, from the reproach of which, these Persons seek to rescue his Name.
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then the Honour of God receives a deep Wound, and the highest contempt is poured on that Being of infinite Majesty, as tho' he were a Being of no Authority, whose will they dare at any time contradict, whose Indignation they Challenge,
then the Honour of God receives a deep Wound, and the highest contempt is poured on that Being of infinite Majesty, as though he were a Being of no authority, whose will they Dare At any time contradict, whose Indignation they Challenge,
Such things as these, sink the esteem of God in the World, and make him contemptibly sp••en of, 〈 ◊ 〉 2.23, 〈 … 〉 are tempted hereby to say, that he hath 〈 … 〉, and minds not what is done there, E••k. 9.9. Others, that God is like themselves, not so much an Enemy to their Crimes, as some pretend, Psal. 50.21.
Such things as these, sink the esteem of God in the World, and make him contemptibly sp••en of, 〈 ◊ 〉 2.23, 〈 … 〉 Are tempted hereby to say, that he hath 〈 … 〉, and minds not what is done there, E••k. 9.9. Others, that God is like themselves, not so much an Enemy to their Crimes, as Some pretend, Psalm 50.21.
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Or by Punishing them with marks of publick Disgrace, this may prove a means of Reforming them, who having no feeling in their feared Consciences, are in vain attacked with serious Counsel and Arguments,
Or by Punishing them with marks of public Disgrace, this may prove a means of Reforming them, who having no feeling in their feared Consciences, Are in vain attacked with serious Counsel and Arguments,
However, such publick punishments will deter others from an imitation, and will be an open Testimony, that the Community disowns such persons with Shame and Indignation,
However, such public punishments will deter Others from an imitation, and will be an open Testimony, that the Community disowns such Persons with Shame and Indignation,
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than against those enormities, which you of these Societies have taken special cognizance of, viz. Profane Swearing and Cursing, breaking the Sabbath, and abominable Uncleanness;
than against those enormities, which you of these Societies have taken special cognizance of, viz. Profane Swearing and Cursing, breaking the Sabbath, and abominable Uncleanness;
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For either word serves the turn, that which first comes in their way, and usually where God's name is at the beginning of a Sentence, in an horrid Oath, the Devil's is at the end of it, in an hellish Curse,
For either word serves the turn, that which First comes in their Way, and usually where God's name is At the beginning of a Sentence, in an horrid Oath, the Devil's is At the end of it, in an hellish Curse,
and since he hath intimated his will, that this be on one day in Seven, it must needs be a bold stroke at his Honour, in them that needlessly refuse to contribute openly to it.
and since he hath intimated his will, that this be on one day in Seven, it must needs be a bold stroke At his Honour, in them that needlessly refuse to contribute openly to it.
and the homage belonging to it? We find an universal •lame of Zeal in our Saviours Breast, upon an irreverent profanation of that holy Temple where God visibly dwelt;
and the homage belonging to it? We find an universal •lame of Zeal in our Saviors Breast, upon an irreverent profanation of that holy Temple where God visibly dwelled;
why Hallowed time shou'd not be as sacred as an Hallowed place ? Oh how dishonorable then to God is their Crime, who prostitute his sacred time to Secular Uses!
why Hallowed time should not be as sacred as an Hallowed place? O how dishonourable then to God is their Crime, who prostitute his sacred time to Secular Uses!
and many of these are under Self-condemnation, while at other times they can stand up in the solemn Assemblies, to profess an Obligation on their Consciences, to observe the Fourth Commandment;
and many of these Are under Self-condemnation, while At other times they can stand up in the solemn Assemblies, to profess an Obligation on their Consciences, to observe the Fourth Commandment;
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'Tis such an awful and terrefying word, which dropt from the Wiseman, that it may astonish us to think how any man's Conscience can get over it, without agonies of dread;
It's such an awful and terrefying word, which dropped from the Wiseman, that it may astonish us to think how any Man's Conscience can get over it, without agonies of dread;
And this was another of the so scandalous and punishable faults of Eli 's Sons. Now these things shew, what mighty Service you will do for the Glory of God,
And this was Another of the so scandalous and punishable Faults of Eli is Sons. Now these things show, what mighty Service you will do for the Glory of God,
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so good, so loved by his Servants, that they are content to vindicate his Honour with the most expensive zeal? Sure 'tis to the Glory of God when the World shall see, he hath some friends who dare espouse his Quarrel, some who are open Advocates for his despised Authority;
so good, so loved by his Servants, that they Are content to vindicate his Honour with the most expensive zeal? Sure it's to the Glory of God when the World shall see, he hath Some Friends who Dare espouse his Quarrel, Some who Are open Advocates for his despised authority;
the men of Sodom scoffed at Lot for reproving them, but God honour'd him as a Righteous Soul. The Profane Crew may cry out upon you, as they against Paul, Away with such fellows, they are not fit to live.
the men of Sodom scoffed At Lot for reproving them, but God honoured him as a Righteous Soul. The Profane Crew may cry out upon you, as they against Paul, Away with such Fellows, they Are not fit to live.
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Secondly, He may probably place visible marks of Honour upon them in this Life. Our good Name is in God's keeping, who hath many ways to advance our esteem,
Secondly, He may probably place visible marks of Honour upon them in this Life. Our good Name is in God's keeping, who hath many ways to advance our esteem,
I may say to you, as Paul to the Thessalonians (only putting your Zeal instead of their Faith ) That 'tis every where spoken of, they needed not that we shou'd tell them,
I may say to you, as Paul to the Thessalonians (only putting your Zeal instead of their Faith) That it's every where spoken of, they needed not that we should tell them,
Thirdly, God will not fail to Honour them eminently in another World, and there great things shall be done to the man whom the King of Heaven shall delight to Honour:
Thirdly, God will not fail to Honour them eminently in Another World, and there great things shall be done to the man whom the King of Heaven shall delight to Honour:
There doubtless, they who have laboured to turn many from Unrighteousness, as well as they that have turn'd many to Righteousnes shall shine, not with the common and faint glimmering of the F•rmament, but with the more bright •ustre of the Start ;
There doubtless, they who have laboured to turn many from Unrighteousness, as well as they that have turned many to Righteousness shall shine, not with the Common and faint glimmering of the F•rmament, but with the more bright •ustre of the Start;
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The Text suggests to you the Weightiest Argument in the World, viz. That you should do it for God's sake, and the most Sensible Argument, do it for your own sake;
The Text suggests to you the Weightiest Argument in the World, viz. That you should do it for God's sake, and the most Sensible Argument, do it for your own sake;
But methinks nothing should more move us, than the just, but terrible interpretation, God will put upon our neglect to promote this Work, even that we despise him ;
But methinks nothing should more move us, than the just, but terrible Interpretation, God will put upon our neglect to promote this Work, even that we despise him;
nay, can we make him the great Object of our Solemn Adoration, and daily Homage? Can we think him meet, at whose Feet to cast our selves down, in a Rever•nt Prostration,
nay, can we make him the great Object of our Solemn Adoration, and daily Homage? Can we think him meet, At whose Feet to cast our selves down, in a Rever•nt Prostration,
probably you'l say, from such a man as Eli, God might expect it, he being an Eminent Magistrate, had power to do what private persons cannot, had we the 〈 ◊ 〉 of Justice, we would surely draw it in God's Quarrel and Defence;
probably You'll say, from such a man as Eli, God might expect it, he being an Eminent Magistrate, had power to do what private Persons cannot, had we the 〈 ◊ 〉 of justice, we would surely draw it in God's Quarrel and Defence;
But now that Publick Authority, as a Monument of Gratitude, for our late Deliverance, hath declared War against those Domestick Enemies, I mean, our Scandalous Impiety's.
But now that Public authority, as a Monument of Gratitude, for our late Deliverance, hath declared War against those Domestic Enemies, I mean, our Scandalous Impiety's.
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now that Wholsom Laws are Enacted (may they be as Irreversible as the Laws of the Medes and Persians ) we see, there wants not a number who are ready to run to that Banner which is display'd for the Honour of God;
now that Wholesome Laws Are Enacted (may they be as Irreversible as the Laws of the Medes and Persians) we see, there Wants not a number who Are ready to run to that Banner which is displayed for the Honour of God;
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they could not find one that would Execute Iudgment, not a Magistrate would appear to Countenance what was good, so that such may be said to be entrusted with Ten Talents, when private persons have but One or T••.
they could not find one that would Execute Judgement, not a Magistrate would appear to Countenance what was good, so that such may be said to be Entrusted with Ten Talents, when private Persons have but One or T••.
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What Conscience then should they make of such a great Prize in their hands? since this is the very express end, which God, who gives them their Power (and will shortly ask an account of the use of it) hath assigned it to, viz. to be a Terme to Evil doers. Were I to be their Monitor, it should be in David 's words, Be wise O ye Rulers, be instructed O ye Iudges of the Land, serve the Lord with fear:
What Conscience then should they make of such a great Prize in their hands? since this is the very express end, which God, who gives them their Power (and will shortly ask an account of the use of it) hath assigned it to, viz. to be a Term to Evil doers. Were I to be their Monitor, it should be in David is words, Be wise Oh you Rulers, be instructed Oh you Judges of the Land, serve the Lord with Fear:
Why should it not be a stronger Argument, to tell you that you are not God's friends if you let Profligate Offenders escape? In a word, Magistrates shou'd be like the Heavenly Orbs, not barely to roll over the peoples heads in a Lordly Dominion,
Why should it not be a Stronger Argument, to tell you that you Are not God's Friends if you let Profligate Offenders escape? In a word, Magistrates should be like the Heavenly Orbs, not barely to roll over the peoples Heads in a Lordly Dominion,
when God upon the Scornful Language of a Degenerate Age, cries out Who is on my side? Who dares but Offer himself? And as all should do their part in general,
when God upon the Scornful Language of a Degenerate Age, cries out Who is on my side? Who dares but Offer himself? And as all should do their part in general,
so it were to be wish'd, That some who are most capable of prudent, active service, would joyn themselves to those Societies, which are well enough known in this City, to bear part of the Burden, in this both Necessary and legal design, as Sinners joyn hand in hand to escape punishment,
so it were to be wished, That Some who Are most capable of prudent, active service, would join themselves to those Societies, which Are well enough known in this city, to bear part of the Burden, in this both Necessary and Legal Design, as Sinners join hand in hand to escape punishment,
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and I know no occasion to which I may more properly apply it, than this in hand, being an affair that necessarily involves in it, considerable expences, of which the occasions are Iust and Honourable ;
and I know no occasion to which I may more properly apply it, than this in hand, being an affair that necessarily involves in it, considerable expenses, of which the occasions Are Just and Honourable;
The great advantage of which is, that God will allow it to have an ultimate reference to himself, in as much as ye have done it to these, you did it to me.
The great advantage of which is, that God will allow it to have an ultimate Referente to himself, in as much as you have done it to these, you did it to me.
Besides, that such occasions do not offer themselves so frequently as those for common Charity, you are always encompassed with Objects of that Nature,
Beside, that such occasions do not offer themselves so frequently as those for Common Charity, you Are always encompassed with Objects of that Nature,
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and turn away transgression from our Iacob, that iniquity may fall, and never rise more shou'd be every one's Supplication, that wishes Gods honour•
and turn away Transgression from our Iacob, that iniquity may fallen, and never rise more should be every one's Supplication, that wishes God's honour•
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God will honour you. This consideration should make you renew your courage, and it will especially serve to counter-ballance any scornful reproaches, that may be cast upon you for your forwardness in this matter:
God will honour you. This consideration should make you renew your courage, and it will especially serve to counterbalance any scornful Reproaches, that may be cast upon you for your forwardness in this matter:
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It will therefore be no wonder, if such invidious suggestions as these should be heard, viz. That you are the •••blers of Israel, as Elijah was slandered by Ahab, for the like reason, that you are base Hypocrites, who would be counted Saints. but will cheat and lye, and do any secret evil;
It will Therefore be no wonder, if such invidious suggestions as these should be herd, viz. That you Are the •••blers of Israel, as Elijah was slandered by Ahab, for the like reason, that you Are base Hypocrites, who would be counted Saints. but will cheat and lie, and do any secret evil;
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and that you make a gain of this work, and the like ▪ you know what sort of men they be, from whom such venome may come, 〈 ◊ 〉 that are in the Service of the Father of L•ts, must be allow'd to make use of a little of his Art. But under all these Calumnies, I say to you in God's own words:
and that you make a gain of this work, and the like ▪ you know what sort of men they be, from whom such venom may come, 〈 ◊ 〉 that Are in the Service of the Father of L•ts, must be allowed to make use of a little of his Art. But under all these Calumnies, I say to you in God's own words:
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However in the 〈 ◊ 〉 time, you have this to oppose, God will honour you, 〈 ◊ 〉 therefore in contempt of all their reproaches go on with ••••ution, saying with David, in the like case;
However in the 〈 ◊ 〉 time, you have this to oppose, God will honour you, 〈 ◊ 〉 Therefore in contempt of all their Reproaches go on with ••••ution, saying with David, in the like case;
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remember that you are Soldiers of Jesus Christ, and therefore for shame, must not flee for a little danger, you are bound to ••dure some hardship, else you in effect say, that you will be Soldiers for any thing, but Fighting;
Remember that you Are Soldiers of jesus christ, and Therefore for shame, must not flee for a little danger, you Are bound to ••dure Some hardship, Else you in Effect say, that you will be Soldiers for any thing, but Fighting;
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You will loose the happiest opportunity imaginable for publick Reformation. There are some great Engines which to put in motion, is the greatest difficulty;
You will lose the Happiest opportunity imaginable for public Reformation. There Are Some great Engines which to put in motion, is the greatest difficulty;
The Enemy, viz. All manner of iniquity, did come in as a Flood, but the Spirit of the Lord hath lift up a Standard against 〈 ◊ 〉, unto which you and many others have repaired, who have march'd up to the face of that bold Enemy,
The Enemy, viz. All manner of iniquity, did come in as a Flood, but the Spirit of the Lord hath lift up a Standard against 〈 ◊ 〉, unto which you and many Others have repaired, who have marched up to the face of that bold Enemy,
that they have not done the work of the Lord negligently, in witholding the Sword from just punishment, as fearing the Carfe of God denounced against them, who do.
that they have not done the work of the Lord negligently, in withholding the Sword from just punishment, as fearing the Carfe of God denounced against them, who do.
many of different 〈 ◊ 〉 sions, have United in the Bands of Love for this work, 〈 ◊ 〉 some of Rank and Eminency both in Church and State, so 〈 ◊ 〉 now the work is become both Easie and Honourable, yea 〈 ◊ 〉 safe too in comparison of what it hath been;
many of different 〈 ◊ 〉 zions, have United in the Bans of Love for this work, 〈 ◊ 〉 Some of Rank and Eminency both in Church and State, so 〈 ◊ 〉 now the work is become both Easy and Honourable, yea 〈 ◊ 〉 safe too in comparison of what it hath been;
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If we compare these things with the circumstances, which as to these matters we were, not many years since, may tempt us to use Balaam 's Expression of Astonishment What hath God wrought? What a strange turn is here in 〈 ◊ 〉 affairs of our Israel? And doubtless if you go on with you• wonted Zeal,
If we compare these things with the Circumstances, which as to these matters we were, not many Years since, may tempt us to use balaam is Expression of Astonishment What hath God wrought? What a strange turn is Here in 〈 ◊ 〉 affairs of our Israel? And doubtless if you go on with you• wonted Zeal,
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and especially if the Bulk of serious Christian• who wish you success, will promote it by their concurrent •deavours, we may hope for a more general Triumph over th• Kingdom of darkness:
and especially if the Bulk of serious Christian• who wish you success, will promote it by their concurrent •deavours, we may hope for a more general Triumph over th• Kingdom of darkness:
And can you think of loosing such • opportunity as this, with any peace of mind? Verily, Sir I tell you, many have desired to see these things which yo• see, and could not see them;
And can you think of losing such • opportunity as this, with any peace of mind? Verily, Sir I tell you, many have desired to see these things which yo• see, and could not see them;
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as Paul says, God's Law once had upon him, that is only to irritrate their lusts, Rom. 7. So that they will not only be as the dog in returning to their Vomit, but also as the dog let loose, who is much the fiercer, for having been chained:
as Paul Says, God's Law once had upon him, that is only to irritrate their Lustiest, Rom. 7. So that they will not only be as the dog in returning to their Vomit, but also as the dog let lose, who is much the fierce, for having been chained:
If once Evil men burst these bonds, and defeat these present attempts, who can but tremble to think, with what improved insolence, recovered Wickedness will Triumph and Insult, when once it knows the smallness of your strength to oppose it.
If once Evil men burst these bonds, and defeat these present attempts, who can but tremble to think, with what improved insolence, recovered Wickedness will Triumph and Insult, when once it knows the smallness of your strength to oppose it.
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I may therefore allude to that of St. Peter, 2 Epist. 2 Ch. 21 v. and adventure to say, It had been better for you never to have begun than now to decline, better not to have fought,
I may Therefore allude to that of Saint Peter, 2 Epistle 2 Christ 21 v. and adventure to say, It had been better for you never to have begun than now to decline, better not to have fought,
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I hope that you are acted by the most No••e Springs, from an awful tenderness for the Honour of God, grieved because Men keep not his Law, and from a compassio•••• concern both for Sinners personal,
I hope that you Are acted by the most No••e Springs, from an awful tenderness for the Honour of God, grieved Because Men keep not his Law, and from a compassio•••• concern both for Sinners personal,
and the Publick Good, as pr•• now as a few Years since, or have not such flagicious 〈 ◊ 〉 the same hurtful influence and aspect upon both still? 〈 ◊ 〉 ware that you cast not a reproach upon all that you have 〈 ◊ 〉 hitherto, by a voluntary desertion of that Cause, which 〈 ◊ 〉 you seem'd so warm for, remember that a right and just Z•• hath this Character, that 'tis always, and not only for a time ▪
and the Public Good, as pr•• now as a few years since, or have not such flagitious 〈 ◊ 〉 the same hurtful influence and aspect upon both still? 〈 ◊ 〉 beware that you cast not a reproach upon all that you have 〈 ◊ 〉 hitherto, by a voluntary desertion of that Cause, which 〈 ◊ 〉 you seemed so warm for, Remember that a right and just Z•• hath this Character, that it's always, and not only for a time ▪
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'twas the Glory of Our Lord 〈 ◊ 〉 that when He and the Devil, had such a stated Conflict im•• Wilderness, the Devil after many vain assaults, retreated, 〈 ◊ 〉 Our Saviour kept the Field as Conqueror:
'twas the Glory of Our Lord 〈 ◊ 〉 that when He and the devil, had such a stated Conflict im•• Wilderness, the devil After many vain assaults, retreated, 〈 ◊ 〉 Our Saviour kept the Field as Conqueror:
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But it will be 〈 ◊ 〉 great Reproach, if in the struggle of this day between 〈 ◊ 〉 Servants of these two Chieftans, you that are on Christ's 〈 ◊ 〉 should first faint and flee, especially when you have so m•• the advantage every way;
But it will be 〈 ◊ 〉 great Reproach, if in the struggle of this day between 〈 ◊ 〉 Servants of these two Chieftans, you that Are on Christ's 〈 ◊ 〉 should First faint and flee, especially when you have so m•• the advantage every Way;
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the Flagicious Sinner hath God 〈 ◊ 〉 his own Conscience to contend with, as well as with you, 〈 ◊ 〉 hath both future and present dangers to discourage him, 〈 ◊ 〉 that upon the whole, it will be strange indeed if he think 〈 ◊ 〉 Sins will bear his Charges,
the Flagitious Sinner hath God 〈 ◊ 〉 his own Conscience to contend with, as well as with you, 〈 ◊ 〉 hath both future and present dangers to discourage him, 〈 ◊ 〉 that upon the Whole, it will be strange indeed if he think 〈 ◊ 〉 Sins will bear his Charges,
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What a Train of Calamities did Eli 's remissness 〈 ◊ 〉 punishing his Vile Sons, bring upon the Publick and 〈 ◊ 〉 on himself and his posterity after him? The 〈 ◊ 〉 in 〈 ◊ 〉 habitation, the Ark taken Captive,
What a Train of Calamities did Eli is remissness 〈 ◊ 〉 punishing his Vile Sons, bring upon the Public and 〈 ◊ 〉 on himself and his posterity After him? The 〈 ◊ 〉 in 〈 ◊ 〉 habitation, the Ark taken Captive,
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and Thirty thousand 〈 ◊ 〉 Israel slain, is the next news we hear concerning the Pub•• Ch. 4. Then Eli himself dies the death of an unredeemed Ass, breaks his neck with a fall,
and Thirty thousand 〈 ◊ 〉 Israel slave, is the next news we hear Concerning the Pub•• Christ 4. Then Eli himself die the death of an unredeemed Ass, breaks his neck with a fallen,
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and all his posterity is left under the Curse and Sentence of Rejection, which after the Reign of Saul and David, was executed by Solomon ▪ the Vengeance of God follows him after death it self, in the Generations to come;
and all his posterity is left under the Curse and Sentence of Rejection, which After the Reign of Saul and David, was executed by Solomon ▪ the Vengeance of God follows him After death it self, in the Generations to come;
and we be forced to write I-Chabod on all our Comforts, when the weight of some Additional Curse also may fall on them who had special advantages for doing their Duty, but did it not.
and we be forced to write I-Chabod on all our Comforts, when the weight of Some Additional Curse also may fallen on them who had special advantages for doing their Duty, but did it not.
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Eli had, himself, a mighty Reverence for God, with what humble submission doth he adore the Justice of his Threatnings, 'Tis the Lord, let him do what seems good in his sight.
Eli had, himself, a mighty reverence for God, with what humble submission does he adore the justice of his Threatenings, It's the Lord, let him do what seems good in his sighed.
— No, far be it from me to let thee or thine continue in Honour, on thee shall be all that contempt and shame, which thou should'st have poured upon those Lew'd Wretches,
— No, Far be it from me to let thee or thine continue in Honour, on thee shall be all that contempt and shame, which thou Shouldst have poured upon those Lewd Wretches,
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and sure when you are going 〈 ◊ 〉 the Stage, Conscience will enquire what hath been done 〈 ◊ 〉 God and his Interest? And the more of Self-denyal, the m•• pains, hazards and discouragements you have gone throug•• to serve his Honour, the sweeter will your Reflections on 〈 ◊ 〉 be,
and sure when you Are going 〈 ◊ 〉 the Stage, Conscience will inquire what hath been done 〈 ◊ 〉 God and his Interest? And the more of Self-denial, the m•• pains, hazards and discouragements you have gone throug•• to serve his Honour, the Sweeten will your Reflections on 〈 ◊ 〉 be,
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and with greater confidence will you hope and pray fo•• his Salvation. Of this, you may see an Instance upon Reco•• in David, Ps. 26.24. compared with v. 9. I have not sat wi•• vain persons, I have hated the Congr egation of Evil doers:
and with greater confidence will you hope and pray fo•• his Salvation. Of this, you may see an Instance upon Reco•• in David, Ps. 26.24. compared with v. 9. I have not sat wi•• vain Persons, I have hated the Conger egation of Evil doers:
but to such as you have loved, where none shall either offend God, or grieve you by their Sin and Folly, where shall be no more reforming wor• to do;
but to such as you have loved, where none shall either offend God, or grieve you by their since and Folly, where shall be no more reforming wor• to do;
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Where all your difficulties and discouragements shall be left behind, to poor mortals that shall follow after you, complaining and groaning, through these Black Tents of Kedar, when you are free from the woes and vexations thereof.
Where all your difficulties and discouragements shall be left behind, to poor mortals that shall follow After you, complaining and groaning, through these Black Tents of Kedar, when you Are free from the woes and vexations thereof.
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And then my Brethren, then will come the Crowns and Thrones, the Robes and Palms of Victory, to adorn them who have with greatest zeal and labour, striven against Sin and Satan, for God and Holiness:
And then my Brothers, then will come the Crowns and Thrones, the Robes and Palms of Victory, to adorn them who have with greatest zeal and labour, striven against since and Satan, for God and Holiness:
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as Go, thou slothful unprofitable Servant, thou unsavory Salt, thou Cumberer of the ground, thou despised Vessel, in which thy God had no pleasure, to make any use of!
as Go, thou slothful unprofitable Servant, thou unsavoury Salt, thou Cumberer of the ground, thou despised Vessel, in which thy God had no pleasure, to make any use of!
But then that you may reflect thus comfortably upon your endeavours, you must be directed by such Rules as these. 1. Beware that none of you be Guilty of wounding the Honour of God your selves,
But then that you may reflect thus comfortably upon your endeavours, you must be directed by such Rules as these. 1. Beware that none of you be Guilty of wounding the Honour of God your selves,
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as of him whom God Ordained to be the Rod of his Anger to a sinful Nation, that you indeed have done what greatly honours God, howbeit you mean it not so, an explicite vigorous intention to serve your Makers glory, is an essential part of such more immediate Service. 3. Shew your selves satisfy'd with God's honour,
as of him whom God Ordained to be the Rod of his Anger to a sinful nation, that you indeed have done what greatly honours God, howbeit you mean it not so, an explicit vigorous intention to serve your Makers glory, is an essential part of such more immediate Service. 3. Show your selves satisfied with God's honour,
Let no man have occasion, 〈 ◊ 〉 to Interpret your carriage, as if the Language of it, were like that of vain-glorious Iehu, Come see my Zeal for the Lord.
Let no man have occasion, 〈 ◊ 〉 to Interpret your carriage, as if the Language of it, were like that of vainglorious Iehu, Come see my Zeal for the Lord.
and yet an obscure shade about it self. 4. See that the methods you use in this work, be as suited to the honour of God as the matter of your Zeal is, I take this for granted, that you are acting in the safest Cause in the World, you are not prosecuting any for differences of Judgment in Religion,
and yet an Obscure shade about it self. 4. See that the methods you use in this work, be as suited to the honour of God as the matter of your Zeal is, I take this for granted, that you Are acting in the Safest Cause in the World, you Are not prosecuting any for differences of Judgement in Religion,
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or matters of Conscience, in such a case, mens misguided Zeal, oft makes those woful mistakes (spoken of by Christ, Iohn 16.2.) that I should fear to wish you God speed. But yours is the most unexceptionable cause, viz. To expose to punishment those profane practices, which no Conscience was ever so perverse, as seriously to espouse;
or matters of Conscience, in such a case, Mens misguided Zeal, oft makes those woeful mistakes (spoken of by christ, John 16.2.) that I should Fear to wish you God speed. But yours is the most unexceptionable cause, viz. To expose to punishment those profane practices, which no Conscience was ever so perverse, as seriously to espouse;
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Mourn over a people that hate to be reformed, for whom what will remain but utter destruction, of which Incorrigibleness in Sin, is a desperate Omen, 'tis said of these Sons of Eli, that they would not harken to their Fathers reproof, because the Lord would destroy them ;
Mourn over a people that hate to be reformed, for whom what will remain but utter destruction, of which Incorrigibleness in since, is a desperate Omen, it's said of these Sons of Eli, that they would not harken to their Father's reproof, Because the Lord would destroy them;
But to conclude, if on the other hand you do prevail (as I would by no means despair of it) then will it be God's Glory, to have his name held reverend, and his Law made honourable;
But to conclude, if on the other hand you do prevail (as I would by no means despair of it) then will it be God's Glory, to have his name held reverend, and his Law made honourable;
And the Shame shall be to none, but them, who deserve no better, and for whom the most cha•itable Prayer we can put up, is that of David; Fill thou their Faces with shame, that they may seek thy Name O Lord. FINIS.
And the Shame shall be to none, but them, who deserve no better, and for whom the most cha•itable Prayer we can put up, is that of David; Fill thou their Faces with shame, that they may seek thy Name Oh Lord. FINIS.
