THese Words are part of God's Complaint to and by the Prophet, of the People's Non-Proficiency under the Ministry of Ezekiel and the other Messengers of God's Word;
THese Words Are part of God's Complaint to and by the Prophet, of the People's Non-Proficiency under the Ministry of Ezekielem and the other Messengers of God's Word;
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notwithstanding all the Shew and fair Appearance that they made, notwithstanding all the Forwardness they came with to the House of God, the attentive Diligence they sat with,
notwithstanding all the Show and fair Appearance that they made, notwithstanding all the Forwardness they Come with to the House of God, the attentive Diligence they sat with,
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Son of Man (saith God to the Prophet, in the Verse before the Text) the Children of thy People still are talking against thee, by the Walls and in the Doors of the Houses:
Son of Man (Says God to the Prophet, in the Verse before the Text) the Children of thy People still Are talking against thee, by the Walls and in the Doors of the Houses:
Such a good Forwardness was very pleasing heretofore to David, I was glad (said he Ps. 122. 1.) when they said unto me, Let us go into the House of the Lord.
Such a good Forwardness was very pleasing heretofore to David, I was glad (said he Ps. 122. 1.) when they said unto me, Let us go into the House of the Lord.
that was their Errand and Intention, to be instructed in the Will of God, to know his Precepts and Commands from the Mouth of his Messenger and Prophet, and that they heard.
that was their Errand and Intention, to be instructed in the Will of God, to know his Precepts and Commands from the Mouth of his Messenger and Prophet, and that they herd.
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and the People took great Notice of it, and had him in Esteem accordingly. But notwithstanding all these advantageous Ornaments in the Prophet, and all this Forwardness to hear,
and the People took great Notice of it, and had him in Esteem accordingly. But notwithstanding all these advantageous Ornament in the Prophet, and all this Forwardness to hear,
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and favourable Disposition in the People towards him, yet it happened to his Serm•ns, as it does to lovely Songs, they pleased the Ear and struck the Fancy for the present,
and favourable Disposition in the People towards him, yet it happened to his Serm•ns, as it does to lovely Songs, they pleased the Ear and struck the Fancy for the present,
First, One Reason of some People's Non-Proficiency, may be this very Curiosity here described, this Itch of hearing One that preach'd so softly and so sweetly,
First, One Reason of Some People's Non-Proficiency, may be this very Curiosity Here described, this Itch of hearing One that preached so softly and so sweetly,
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And when Men only come to take in Sound, they will unavoidably return empty: When they only hunt for Words, they must not think of catching things of Substance. And they who are intent upon the Manner only, must let slip the Matter. Not that all these Qualifications are not very desirable and advantageous both to Prophet and to People too;
And when Men only come to take in Found, they will avoidable return empty: When they only hunt for Words, they must not think of catching things of Substance. And they who Are intent upon the Manner only, must let slip the Matter. Not that all these Qualifications Are not very desirable and advantageous both to Prophet and to People too;
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and that the One may wish for, and the Other labour to attain these good Accomplishments, to the better carrying on the Work, and the greater Edification;
and that the One may wish for, and the Other labour to attain these good Accomplishments, to the better carrying on the Work, and the greater Edification;
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or to think they have already edified sufficiently, mistaking oft, the moving of their Fancies, for Operations on their Judgments and their Understandings;
or to think they have already edified sufficiently, mistaking oft, the moving of their Fancies, for Operations on their Judgments and their Understandings;
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and some fanciful Discourse, and to observe the Method and the Style and way of Preaching, should go away dissatisfied if they meet not with these things,
and Some fanciful Discourse, and to observe the Method and the Style and Way of Preaching, should go away dissatisfied if they meet not with these things,
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the Spirit of Contradiction seizes on us, and we are ready to do Violence to our own Reason, rather than allow of his. This Complaint is of long standing, most Men mind more who it is that speaks that what it is that's spoken.
the Spirit of Contradiction seizes on us, and we Are ready to do Violence to our own Reason, rather than allow of his. This Complaint is of long standing, most Men mind more who it is that speaks that what it is that's spoken.
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But, as I said, this is the worse Extream of the two, for a good Opinion will improve the meanest Performances, some way or other, to its own advantage,
But, as I said, this is the Worse Extreme of the two, for a good Opinion will improve the Meanest Performances, Some Way or other, to its own advantage,
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and Men are frequently so fond of their own Conceits and private Notions, that they do not only entertain with great Dislike the Doctrines that oppose them,
and Men Are frequently so found of their own Conceits and private Notions, that they do not only entertain with great Dislike the Doctrines that oppose them,
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and the Reasons that confute them, but for their Sakes, they frequently reject and cast by all besides; they will not abide what they have nothing to object to,
and the Reasons that confute them, but for their Sakes, they frequently reject and cast by all beside; they will not abide what they have nothing to Object to,
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which shews more Love to our selves than Truth, and that we rather like to be humour'd than convinc'd. This is a very weak Occasion of Non-Proficiency,
which shows more Love to our selves than Truth, and that we rather like to be humoured than convinced. This is a very weak Occasion of Non-Proficiency,
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Because it is certain, all Men are oblig'd to live by Rule and not Example. And though the Priest be indispensibly obliged by all the Ties of Reason and Religion, to be himself the Example of the Rules of good Living,
Because it is certain, all Men Are obliged to live by Rule and not Exampl. And though the Priest be Indispensibly obliged by all the Ties of Reason and Religion, to be himself the Exampl of the Rules of good Living,
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than other People, by God's Laws, may furnish Matter for Dispute, because the Laws of Vertue and the Precepts of Morality are general and common to all Mankind together with the Priests,
than other People, by God's Laws, may furnish Matter for Dispute, Because the Laws of Virtue and the Precepts of Morality Are general and Common to all Mankind together with the Priests,
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But rather than contest this Matter now, I shall take it for granted, That Priests have a closer Obligation to live well and vertuously than other People,
But rather than contest this Matter now, I shall take it for granted, That Priests have a closer Obligation to live well and virtuously than other People,
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Yet notwithstanding this their closer Obligation, to live holily and well than other Peoples, their Relaxation of the Reins of Discipline and living in the Contradiction and Defiance to their Doctrines,
Yet notwithstanding this their closer Obligation, to live holily and well than other Peoples, their Relaxation of the Reins of Discipline and living in the Contradiction and Defiance to their Doctrines,
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It is impossible, our Saviour says, but that Offences should come, and wo to that Man by whom they come, it were better for him that a Milstone were hanged about his Neck and he thrown into the Sea. This will unquestionably be the Fate of evil Pastors, that by vicious and disorderly living give occasion of Offence and falling to weak Christians,
It is impossible, our Saviour Says, but that Offences should come, and woe to that Man by whom they come, it were better for him that a Millstone were hanged about his Neck and he thrown into the Sea. This will unquestionably be the Fate of evil Pastors, that by vicious and disorderly living give occasion of Offence and falling to weak Christians,
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As the One should not give, and shall be punished for giving, so the other should not take, and shall be punished For taking, that Offence, against a plain Rule and positive Command to the contrary.
As the One should not give, and shall be punished for giving, so the other should not take, and shall be punished For taking, that Offence, against a plain Rule and positive Command to the contrary.
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and acting according to the best of our Understanding, which is in dubious matters, or such as lie beyond our Reach, chusing the best for our selves we can.
and acting according to the best of our Understanding, which is in dubious matters, or such as lie beyond our Reach, choosing the best for our selves we can.
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and a sufficient one too, there, not an Hundred nor a Thousand Instances, are sufficient to acquit a Man (no not even to himself) offending against a known Rule;
and a sufficient one too, there, not an Hundred nor a Thousand Instances, Are sufficient to acquit a Man (no not even to himself) offending against a known Rule;
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Methinks I need not argue much in this Behalf, to shew that People should not follow the Steps of wicked Prophets, whose Example they do commonly (and truly most deservedly) despise and hate;
Methinks I need not argue much in this Behalf, to show that People should not follow the Steps of wicked prophets, whose Exampl they do commonly (and truly most deservedly) despise and hate;
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but the Commonness of the Excuse that People make that they cannot profit under an evil Ministry, will do more than justifie what has been said on this Account.
but the Commonness of the Excuse that People make that they cannot profit under an evil Ministry, will do more than justify what has been said on this Account.
And though the Parable of the Sower of Seed were primarily intended by our Saviour to shew the Impediments, that would obstruct the Propagation of the Gospel at its first preaching;
And though the Parable of the Sour of Seed were primarily intended by our Saviour to show the Impediments, that would obstruct the Propagation of the Gospel At its First preaching;
and a steady Course of Vertue and Obedience, but this is such an extraordinary unusual Operation of the Spirit of God upon the mind, that as there is no promise of it made to any one,
and a steady Course of Virtue and obedience, but this is such an extraordinary unusual Operation of the Spirit of God upon the mind, that as there is no promise of it made to any one,
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It is also necessary that some after-Care succeed, for Satan like a Bird of prey commeth immediately, and takes away the Seed, scarce cover'd over, that was sown in their Hearts;
It is also necessary that Some after-Care succeed, for Satan like a Bird of prey comes immediately, and Takes away the Seed, scarce covered over, that was sown in their Hearts;
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and are very much affected with what they hear, and stedfastly purpose to put in Practice what they find so applicable to, and what concerns themselves.
and Are very much affected with what they hear, and steadfastly purpose to put in Practice what they find so applicable to, and what concerns themselves.
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But when they come to make the Experiment, and put their good Resolves in Execution; the hold that Ease and Pleasure have taken on them is not easily let go;
But when they come to make the Experiment, and put their good Resolves in Execution; the hold that Ease and Pleasure have taken on them is not Easily let go;
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the Difficulties and Severities of Virtue and Religion stare them in the Face, and appear so formidable and unacceptable to humane Nature, that they immediately give up their better Resolutions,
the Difficulties and Severities of Virtue and Religion stare them in the Face, and appear so formidable and unacceptable to humane Nature, that they immediately give up their better Resolutions,
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and sets them back again, and leaves them as their Resolutions found them; they would be admirable Christians, if nothing but Consent of Reason and Judgment were wanting;
and sets them back again, and leaves them as their Resolutions found them; they would be admirable Christians, if nothing but Consent of Reason and Judgement were wanting;
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and are inclin'd to loosen and relax, to mind their better and more lasting Interest, it still throws out some bait or other to detain and keep them, some weighty thing or other interferes,
and Are inclined to loosen and relax, to mind their better and more lasting Interest, it still throws out Some bait or other to detain and keep them, Some weighty thing or other interferes,
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and either voids their Resolutions quite, or else deferrs them to a more convenient Season, which gives another like-Temptation Means and Opportunity to enter,
and either voids their Resolutions quite, or Else defers them to a more convenient Season, which gives Another like-Temptation Means and Opportunity to enter,
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and cold Complaints for want of Opportunities. As the Prophet accuses in the Text: With their Mouth they shew much Love, but their Heart goeth after their Covetousness.
and cold Complaints for want of Opportunities. As the Prophet accuses in the Text: With their Mouth they show much Love, but their Heart Goes After their Covetousness.
when they come to Tryal, fail them and deceive them, and can't be disentangled from their Business and the Prosecution of their gainful Callings, and Designs.
when they come to Trial, fail them and deceive them, and can't be disentangled from their Business and the Prosecution of their gainful Callings, and Designs.
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they would then forsake a vain and sinful World, and its deceitful Riches, and lay up better and more lasting Treasures in a better place, where neither Moth nor Rust doth corrupt,
they would then forsake a vain and sinful World, and its deceitful Riches, and lay up better and more lasting Treasures in a better place, where neither Moth nor Rust does corrupt,
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it may rather seem to betray the Weakness of the Word of the Lord, to say that the Lusts and Pleasures, the Cares and Love of Riches hinder it from being fruitful,
it may rather seem to betray the Weakness of the Word of the Lord, to say that the Lustiest and Pleasures, the Cares and Love of Riches hinder it from being fruitful,
and Inclinations from the Riches or the Pleasures of this Life, and change them unaccountably and almost in an Instant, which no one can deny has sometimes, in somes Cases, happened;
and Inclinations from the Riches or the Pleasures of this Life, and change them unaccountably and almost in an Instant, which no one can deny has sometime, in sums Cases, happened;
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First, The Minister must do his Part, which is to shew the Unreasonableness of the Ways of Sin, the natural Turpitude and unagreeable Deformity there is in Vice,
First, The Minister must do his Part, which is to show the Unreasonableness of the Ways of since, the natural Turpitude and unagreeable Deformity there is in Vice,
the Peace and Pleasure and Content of Mind that constantly attends the doing it, together with the ineffable, eternal Recompence that follows it, hereafter.
the Peace and Pleasure and Content of Mind that constantly attends the doing it, together with the ineffable, Eternal Recompense that follows it, hereafter.
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Or on the other Hand, the Pain, uneasyness, and terrible Anxiety of Heart, the Affliction of a fearful and suspicious Mind, the Reproaches of Reason, the Remorse of Conscience and that Hell on Earth that constantly attends the guilty and the obstinately disobedient, together with a fearful looking for of Judgment, that will certainly consign them over to Pains and Sorrows that will know no Measure nor no end.
Or on the other Hand, the Pain, uneasiness, and terrible Anxiety of Heart, the Affliction of a fearful and suspicious Mind, the Reproaches of Reason, the Remorse of Conscience and that Hell on Earth that constantly attends the guilty and the obstinately disobedient, together with a fearful looking for of Judgement, that will Certainly consign them over to Pains and Sorrows that will know no Measure nor no end.
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'Tis certain that without him of our selves we can do nothing, but it is as certain that he never fails what Grace is necessary and sufficient for that purpose,
It's certain that without him of our selves we can do nothing, but it is as certain that he never fails what Grace is necessary and sufficient for that purpose,
Where-ever any thing depends, for its Effect, on God and Man, in Conjunction, and Co-operation together, we may be sure that God is never wanting to perform his part,
Wherever any thing depends, for its Effect, on God and Man, in Conjunction, and Cooperation together, we may be sure that God is never wanting to perform his part,
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and the using all those Means and Instruments which he discovers to us, and designs for those good Purposes, is using and improving of the Grace of God, that Grace that is ordinarily requisite and necessary to Conversion.
and the using all those Means and Instruments which he discovers to us, and designs for those good Purposes, is using and improving of the Grace of God, that Grace that is ordinarily requisite and necessary to Conversion.
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and proper Business of the Preacher to cure these Evils, to remove these Obstacles, and to subdue these Lusts and evil Appetites that hinder the Word of God from taking its Effect,
and proper Business of the Preacher to cure these Evils, to remove these Obstacles, and to subdue these Lustiest and evil Appetites that hinder the Word of God from taking its Effect,
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and to reduce the disobedient, and reclaim the wandring Sinner from his evil Ways, yet it is by no means true, that it is derogatory to the Grace of God that it works not forcibly and irresistibly upon the Minds of Men to their Conversion;
and to reduce the disobedient, and reclaim the wandering Sinner from his evil Ways, yet it is by no means true, that it is derogatory to the Grace of God that it works not forcibly and irresistibly upon the Minds of Men to their Conversion;
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nor to the Power of God's Word in the Mouths and Sermons of his Messengers and Prophets, that their preaching and endeavours prove so ineffectual and unedifying;
nor to the Power of God's Word in the Mouths and Sermons of his Messengers and prophets, that their preaching and endeavours prove so ineffectual and unedifying;
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First, Since it is plain from the constant, ordinary, and usual Method of God's proceeding in the converting and changing the People's minds, that they must, to make them blameable and punishable by him, be at Liberty,
First, Since it is plain from the constant, ordinary, and usual Method of God's proceeding in the converting and changing the People's minds, that they must, to make them blameable and punishable by him, be At Liberty,
and since all the Causes that either have been, or that can be reasonably assigned for People's Nonproficiency under the ordinary and standing Ministry of Praching, are such as do entirely depend upon the People themselves, there is no longer Time allowed for their Enquiries why,
and since all the Causes that either have been, or that can be reasonably assigned for People's Nonproficiency under the ordinary and standing Ministry of Preaching, Are such as doe entirely depend upon the People themselves, there is no longer Time allowed for their Enquiries why,
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He ill becomes his Character, and little understands the Nature or the Dignity of his Calling, that will for Interest or Ambition, Fear or Favour, Love or Hate, dissemble in these Matters:
He ill becomes his Character, and little understands the Nature or the Dignity of his Calling, that will for Interest or Ambition, fear or Favour, Love or Hate, dissemble in these Matters:
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As it is the Prophet's Part to say with that Micaiah, (when he was tempted to delude the King with soft and pleasing Prophecies,) As the Lord liveth, what the Lord saith unto me, that will I speak;
As it is the Prophet's Part to say with that Micaiah, (when he was tempted to delude the King with soft and pleasing Prophecies,) As the Lord lives, what the Lord Says unto me, that will I speak;
so is it to be the People's Part to answer as the Children of Israel did to Moses, when he had been telling all the Words and Judgments of the Lord, to say, All the Words which the Lord hath said, will we do, and be obedient.
so is it to be the People's Part to answer as the Children of Israel did to Moses, when he had been telling all the Words and Judgments of the Lord, to say, All the Words which the Lord hath said, will we do, and be obedient.
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You are not to consider whether what we say be acceptable to Flesh and Blood; whether the Doctrines we deliver be consistent with your Profit, or your Pleasure;
You Are not to Consider whither what we say be acceptable to Flesh and Blood; whither the Doctrines we deliver be consistent with your Profit, or your Pleasure;
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And if you find these Things are so, you will make the Inference with St. Peter; What manner of Persons ought you to be in all holy Conversation and Godliness? And see the great Necessity there is of complying with St. James 's Advice, To lay a-part all Filthiness,
And if you find these Things Are so, you will make the Inference with Saint Peter; What manner of Persons ought you to be in all holy Conversation and Godliness? And see the great Necessity there is of complying with Saint James is advice, To lay apart all Filthiness,
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if Men were deaf to all their Charms, charmed they never so wisely, warmly and affectionately, there is less need that any now-adays, the faint and feeble Imitators of their Zeal and Vertue, should complain of their hard Fortune upon these Occasions.
if Men were deaf to all their Charms, charmed they never so wisely, warmly and affectionately, there is less need that any nowadays, the faint and feeble Imitators of their Zeal and Virtue, should complain of their hard Fortune upon these Occasions.
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It is, in truth, a very great Discouragement in it self, to see such ardent Longings after People's Benefit, such zealous Prosecutions of it, in such painful and industrious manner, prove so ineffectual as they oft-times do.
It is, in truth, a very great Discouragement in it self, to see such Ardent Longings After People's Benefit, such zealous Prosecutions of it, in such painful and Industria manner, prove so ineffectual as they ofttimes do.
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They have these great Examples set before them, as well for their Comfort, as their Imitation, that they should follow them in the careful and Conscientious Discharge of their great Office,
They have these great Examples Set before them, as well for their Comfort, as their Imitation, that they should follow them in the careful and Conscientious Discharge of their great Office,
and by their frequently repeated Cries and Calls, both in and out of Season, to Repentance, that Men may carry Condemnation in their Bosoms to the Day of Doom,
and by their frequently repeated Cries and Calls, both in and out of Season, to Repentance, that Men may carry Condemnation in their Bosoms to the Day of Doom,
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That they (as St. Austin somewhere says, with which I will conclude) who will not glorify God's Mercy in the •mendment of their Lives here, may glorify his Justice in their Punishment hereafter. FINIS.
That they (as Saint Austin somewhere Says, with which I will conclude) who will not Glorify God's Mercy in the •mendment of their Lives Here, may Glorify his justice in their Punishment hereafter. FINIS.
