THE Design of these Quarterly Sermons being to Encourage those Worthy Persons, who are Entred into Societies for Reformation of Manners, to persevere and abound more and more, in the Extraordinary good Work they are Engaged in;
THE Design of these Quarterly Sermons being to Encourage those Worthy Persons, who Are Entered into Societies for Reformation of Manners, to persevere and abound more and more, in the Extraordinary good Work they Are Engaged in;
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and especially in a Service of this high Nature, I thought I could not make Choice of a more proper Subject for this Occasion, than the Words now read. I.
and especially in a Service of this high Nature, I Thought I could not make Choice of a more proper Subject for this Occasion, than the Words now read. I.
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because they are in both places directed to Servants of Men, for their Instruction in reference to their mean Services particularly. But if even these are to be done as to the Lord, much more should far higher Services;
Because they Are in both places directed to Servants of Men, for their Instruction in Referente to their mean Services particularly. But if even these Are to be done as to the Lord, much more should Far higher Services;
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I will name but one, viz. those Words of our Saviour, Labour not for the Meat which perisheth, but for that Meat which endureth to Eternal Life. And not unto Men, i. e.
I will name but one, viz. those Words of our Saviour, Labour not for the Meat which Perishes, but for that Meat which Endureth to Eternal Life. And not unto Men, i. e.
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I shall defer speaking to the Motive, to the Application. I. What is Implyed in this doing our Services as to the Lord, &c. These three things are herein implyed, Having a respect to God's Command: And to his Glory:
I shall defer speaking to the Motive, to the Application. I. What is Employed in this doing our Services as to the Lord, etc. These three things Are herein employed, Having a respect to God's Command: And to his Glory:
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And therefore in the two Verses before the Text, Servants are enjoyned to perform their Services in Singleness, or Simplicity and Sincerity, of Heart, as unto Christ.
And Therefore in the two Verses before the Text, Servants Are enjoined to perform their Services in Singleness, or Simplicity and Sincerity, of Heart, as unto christ.
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But that our Services ought to have Regard to God's Glory, as well as to His Command, must necessarily be implyed in the Text, in that our Apostle expresseth it in that Injunction of his, Whether you eat or drink,
But that our Services ought to have Regard to God's Glory, as well as to His Command, must necessarily be employed in the Text, in that our Apostle Expresses it in that Injunction of his, Whither you eat or drink,
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which are those alone wherein we are inabled to imitate Him, and which are called His Image. These are His Loving Kindness, Righteousness and Holiness; and may be all comprised in this one Word Goodness. To do good consequently from the Love of Goodness, is an Instance of designing God's Glory in the good we do;
which Are those alone wherein we Are enabled to imitate Him, and which Are called His Image. These Are His Loving Kindness, Righteousness and Holiness; and may be all comprised in this one Word goodness. To do good consequently from the Love of goodness, is an Instance of designing God's Glory in the good we do;
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He retaineth not His Anger for ever, because He Delighteth in Mercy, Mic. 7. 18. Thou art good, saith the Psalmist, and dost good; or, therefore thou dost good. because Thou art good;
He retaineth not His Anger for ever, Because He Delights in Mercy, Mic. 7. 18. Thou art good, Says the Psalmist, and dost good; or, Therefore thou dost good. Because Thou art good;
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and what is God's being good, but His delighting in Goodness? Loving-kindness & Righteousness are too Excellent things, to be Exercised as a mere means to a farther End;
and what is God's being good, but His delighting in goodness? Lovingkindness & Righteousness Are too Excellent things, to be Exercised as a mere means to a farther End;
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for these are the very best things (as Tully discourseth admirably in his Book de Naturâ Deorum) and as they are in God they are the Divine Nature it self, not as qualities in their Subject.
for these Are the very best things (as Tully discourseth admirably in his Book de Naturâ Gods) and as they Are in God they Are the Divine Nature it self, not as qualities in their Subject.
That's certain, but these Perfections do concur to the Constituting of the Divine Nature, as they are necessarily determined to the Serving of the Ends of Loving kindness and Righteousness;
That's certain, but these Perfections do concur to the Constituting of the Divine Nature, as they Are necessarily determined to the Serving of the Ends of Loving kindness and Righteousness;
And in saying, that God Glorifieth Himself in Exerting His Perfections in doing good, from the Delight he takes therein, I say also, that We do glorifie Him in herein resembling Him.
And in saying, that God Glorifieth Himself in Exerting His Perfections in doing good, from the Delight he Takes therein, I say also, that We do Glorify Him in herein resembling Him.
3. To have Regard to the Command and the Glory of God, chiefly and principally, must needs also be implyed in doing Service as to the Lord. This rather is expressed, in that it is said as to the Lord and not unto Men, or more to the Lord than to Men.
3. To have Regard to the Command and the Glory of God, chiefly and principally, must needs also be employed in doing Service as to the Lord. This rather is expressed, in that it is said as to the Lord and not unto Men, or more to the Lord than to Men.
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But in what follows, he saith, that their being taken Notice of should be wholly designed as means to the Glorifying of God, and glorifie your Father which is in Heaven.
But in what follows, he Says, that their being taken Notice of should be wholly designed as means to the Glorifying of God, and Glorify your Father which is in Heaven.
and an Ambitious Humour (for which our Saviour so condemned the Pharisees) and not from a Desire to be enabled to do the more good in the World, by the means of our good Name,
and an Ambitious Humour (for which our Saviour so condemned the Pharisees) and not from a Desire to be enabled to do the more good in the World, by the means of our good Name,
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all the Means, Opportunities & Advatages we have for the doing of good; nay, our very Willingness to improve them for that purpose: These are all from God.
all the Means, Opportunities & Advatages we have for the doing of good; nay, our very Willingness to improve them for that purpose: These Are all from God.
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Now, who is not able, at first fight, to perceive the mighty Force of the Obligation which ariseth from hence, to do all his Services as to the Lord? Are we our Selves, all our Powers, all our Opportunities for the Doing of them, from God? Are we not sufficient of our selves,
Now, who is not able, At First fight, to perceive the mighty Force of the Obligation which arises from hence, to do all his Services as to the Lord? are we our Selves, all our Powers, all our Opportunities for the Doing of them, from God? are we not sufficient of our selves,
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so much as to think any thing as of our selves (as the Apostle speaks) but our Sufficiency is of God? Is our very Willingnefs to endeavour owing to the Grace (tho' not the irresistible Grace) of God;
so much as to think any thing as of our selves (as the Apostle speaks) but our Sufficiency is of God? Is our very Willingnefs to endeavour owing to the Grace (though not the irresistible Grace) of God;
There is no First Principle more apparent, than that the Glory of Him who is our First Cause, and who is All in All to us, ought to be our last End. Of Him and through Him,
There is no First Principle more apparent, than that the Glory of Him who is our First Cause, and who is All in All to us, ought to be our last End. Of Him and through Him,
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Or, therefore to Him be given Glory by the whole Universe for ever and ever. There is so inseparable a Connexion between that Premise and this Inference, that they can not be parted by the Divine Power it self. Especially since,
Or, Therefore to Him be given Glory by the Whole Universe for ever and ever. There is so inseparable a Connexion between that Premise and this Inference, that they can not be parted by the Divine Power it self. Especially since,
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or not serve Him, with our Souls and Bodies, His own Gifts and Blessings, we should notwithstanding be eternally Obliged hereto by the Law of Gratitude: But when He hath given us our Being,
or not serve Him, with our Souls and Bodies, His own Gifts and Blessings, we should notwithstanding be eternally Obliged hereto by the Law of Gratitude: But when He hath given us our Being,
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Origen, indeed, was of Opinion, that because the Sun, Moon and Stars are called upon by the Psalmist to praise the Lord, they are endued with Reason as well as our selves:
Origen, indeed, was of Opinion, that Because the Sun, Moon and Stars Are called upon by the Psalmist to praise the Lord, they Are endued with Reason as well as our selves:
for having stiled the World God's Temple, wherein all His Creatures do joyn together in the Worshiping of Him, he calls Mankind His Priests, by whom the Worship of the Universe is Performed.
for having styled the World God's Temple, wherein all His Creatures do join together in the Worshipping of Him, he calls Mankind His Priests, by whom the Worship of the Universe is Performed.
And therefore, as it appears from the two former Considerations, that it is the most disingenuous and the most unjust thing, not to make the Glory of God the chief and ultimate End of all our Services;
And Therefore, as it appears from the two former Considerations, that it is the most disingenuous and the most unjust thing, not to make the Glory of God the chief and ultimate End of all our Services;
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For none can accrue to himself from any thing without Him, nor the smallest drop added to His Fountain-Fulness. If there could, He could not be God; that is, a Being of Absolute, Infinite Perfection.
For none can accrue to himself from any thing without Him, nor the Smallest drop added to His Fountain-fulness. If there could, He could not be God; that is, a Being of Absolute, Infinite Perfection.
But St. Cyril well answered him, That it is by no means so, Because Man's greatest Happiness consisteth in the due Apprehension of God, and giving Glory to Him.
But Saint Cyril well answered him, That it is by no means so, Because Man's greatest Happiness Consisteth in the due Apprehension of God, and giving Glory to Him.
I will farther observe to you suitably to the two former Considerations, That God Almighty must needs also expect our designing His Glory in all our Services,
I will farther observe to you suitably to the two former Considerations, That God Almighty must needs also expect our designing His Glory in all our Services,
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as it is a necessary Act of Righteousness, it being (as has been shewed) most highly reasonable, sit and just, that we should have such a Sense of His infinite Goodness,
as it is a necessary Act of Righteousness, it being (as has been showed) most highly reasonable, fit and just, that we should have such a Sense of His infinite goodness,
And now, to make Application of what hath been discoursed, To You, my Brethren, who are Members of of our Societies for Reformation of Manners: The Service in which you have engaged your selves, is incomparably the most Noble, the most highly Praise-worthy, that it could be possible for you to be employed in.
And now, to make Application of what hath been discoursed, To You, my Brothers, who Are Members of of our Societies for Reformation of Manners: The Service in which you have engaged your selves, is incomparably the most Noble, the most highly Praiseworthy, that it could be possible for you to be employed in.
And to what People may not the Influence thereof reach, sooner or later, according as it prospers where it is undertaken? And the setting it on foot hitherto is, under God, wholly owing in every Place to your worthy Example, Gentlemen,
And to what People may not the Influence thereof reach, sooner or later, according as it prospers where it is undertaken? And the setting it on foot hitherto is, under God, wholly owing in every Place to your worthy Exampl, Gentlemen,
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And he must be sunk below Paganism, who can doubt of its being necessary also to the Temporal Wellfare, both of particular Persons, and of Nations as Nations.
And he must be sunk below Paganism, who can doubt of its being necessary also to the Temporal Welfare, both of particular Persons, and of nations as nations.
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Even that Atheist Epicurus (as Tully has demonstrated him to have been, as much better Thoughts as many since have had of him) as he forbad Adultery to his Disciples, in regard of the great Mischiefs which he saw attended that Vice;
Even that Atheist Epicurus (as Tully has demonstrated him to have been, as much better Thoughts as many since have had of him) as he forbade Adultery to his Disciples, in regard of the great Mischiefs which he saw attended that Vice;
for their Instruction, are very unanimous in declaring the Toleration of Vice to be the most pernicious thing to Bodies Politique, both in regard of its Natural Consequents,
for their Instruction, Are very unanimous in declaring the Toleration of Vice to be the most pernicious thing to Bodies Politic, both in regard of its Natural Consequents,
Surely therefore those among our selves, who have no Sense of the fatal Consequence of a general Corruption of Manners, upon both those Accounts, must either have little more of Men than the Figure and Shape;
Surely Therefore those among our selves, who have no Sense of the fatal Consequence of a general Corruption of Manners, upon both those Accounts, must either have little more of Men than the Figure and Shape;
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Now, notwithstanding God Almighty has constituted one Order of Men, whose whole Business it is, to turn Sinners (with the Assistance of His Grace) to Righteousness;
Now, notwithstanding God Almighty has constituted one Order of Men, whose Whole Business it is, to turn Sinners (with the Assistance of His Grace) to Righteousness;
Yet such is the Depravation of Humane Nature, that He saw it moreover necessary, to ordain Civil Magistrates for the Punishment of Evil-Doers, (as St. Peter speaks) and for the Praise, or Incouragement, of those that do well.
Yet such is the Depravation of Humane Nature, that He saw it moreover necessary, to ordain Civil Magistrates for the Punishment of Evil-Doers, (as Saint Peter speaks) and for the Praise, or Encouragement, of those that do well.
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For the Punishment of Evil-Doers, by inforcing their Creators Laws, with Laws of their own Enacting, with the Sanction of Corporal and Pecuniary Penalties;
For the Punishment of Evil-Doers, by enforcing their Creators Laws, with Laws of their own Enacting, with the Sanction of Corporal and Pecuniary Penalties;
and the due inflicting of them on those who are too much hardned in their wicked Practices, to be reformed by the Menaces of Punishment in another Life; and by Spiritual Methods.
and the endue inflicting of them on those who Are too much hardened in their wicked Practices, to be reformed by the Menaces of Punishment in Another Life; and by Spiritual Methods.
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And it being the Business of the foresaid Societies, to do their utmost to Awaken the good Laws of our Land against Prophaneness and Immorality, which have for the most part a long time lain a sleep,
And it being the Business of the foresaid Societies, to do their utmost to Awaken the good Laws of our Land against Profaneness and Immorality, which have for the most part a long time lain a sleep,
What more worthy Enterprize, or of greater, or so great Importance, could enter into the hearts os you, my Worthy Brethren, who have entered into these Societies, to undertake!
What more worthy Enterprise, or of greater, or so great Importance, could enter into the hearts os you, my Worthy Brothers, who have entered into these Societies, to undertake!
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And the method you have pitched upon for the carrying on of this Blessed Work, is so excellently well contrived, that it hath succeeded, by the Blessing of God, to Admiration, in and about this City.
And the method you have pitched upon for the carrying on of this Blessed Work, is so excellently well contrived, that it hath succeeded, by the Blessing of God, to Admiration, in and about this city.
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Yet those on whom this fear works an outward Reformation, are in a much more hopeful way to a thorow Conversion from Religious Motives, than the more hardy Sinners.
Yet those on whom this Fear works an outward Reformation, Are in a much more hopeful Way to a thorough Conversion from Religious Motives, than the more hardy Sinners.
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For what Motive can you have thereto, besides the Love of God and Goodness, and an earnest desire to promote both the Temporal and Eternal Wellfare of your Fellow Citizens and Country-Men;
For what Motive can you have thereto, beside the Love of God and goodness, and an earnest desire to promote both the Temporal and Eternal Welfare of your Fellow Citizens and Country-Men;
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But, indeed, nothing is more evident, than that every Man without Exception, is obliged to Concern himself in this great Work, suitably to the Circumstances in which Providence hath placed him.
But, indeed, nothing is more evident, than that every Man without Exception, is obliged to Concern himself in this great Work, suitably to the circumstances in which Providence hath placed him.
The best of it is, you cannot be Censured, as Exercising your selves in things too high for you (tho' you do in great Matters) this your Success demonstrates.
The best of it is, you cannot be Censured, as Exercising your selves in things too high for you (though you do in great Matters) this your Success demonstrates.
Brow-beatings also from too many, who ought to have given you the greatest Encouragement, is a Reward which I suppose did not neither come unlookt for;
Browbeatings also from too many, who ought to have given you the greatest Encouragement, is a Reward which I suppose did not neither come unlooked for;
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And, whether you Expected them or no, you cannot be ignorant what Reflections upon your proceedings, many Sober People have been too forward to make;
And, whither you Expected them or not, you cannot be ignorant what Reflections upon your proceedings, many Sobrium People have been too forward to make;
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than that no great Undertaking can be managed with any considerable Advantage, otherwise than by Societies; and therefore in all Professions they are found to be necessary:
than that no great Undertaking can be managed with any considerable Advantage, otherwise than by Societies; and Therefore in all Professions they Are found to be necessary:
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if there be nothing of Envy at the bottom, arising from their Consciousness of being much out done by them, in Concern for the Publick Weal, in Activity in doing good,
if there be nothing of Envy At the bottom, arising from their Consciousness of being much out done by them, in Concern for the Public Weal, in Activity in doing good,
And, mentioning their Zeal, I cannot but observe, that were it not as Prudent as Pious, their Adversaries would never have been baffled in Courts of Judicature, as they have been.
And, mentioning their Zeal, I cannot but observe, that were it not as Prudent as Pious, their Adversaries would never have been baffled in Courts of Judicature, as they have been.
so have I not heard, that the furious Rage which some have met with, for giving informations against Impious and Profligate People, hath in the least discouraged any of them.
so have I not herd, that the furious Rage which Some have met with, for giving informations against Impious and Profligate People, hath in the least discouraged any of them.
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But to return to what I was now saying, the principle of this your Zeal may not, without great Uncharitableness, nor apparent Injustice, be called in question:
But to return to what I was now saying, the principle of this your Zeal may not, without great Uncharitableness, nor apparent Injustice, be called in question:
Considering likewise, how not only Atheism and Deism, speculative Prophaneness, and Contempt of Religion, but also a Gallio like indifferency in such as retain the Profession of Christianity, have gotten ground amo•g us;
Considering likewise, how not only Atheism and Deism, speculative Profaneness, and Contempt of Religion, but also a Gallio like indifferency in such as retain the Profession of Christianity, have got ground amo•g us;
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But doth not St. Paul say, It is good to be always zealously affected in a good thing? And it is the Best of things, in the Opinion of all but the worst of Men, in which these Societies are zealously affected.
But does not Saint Paul say, It is good to be always zealously affected in a good thing? And it is the Best of things, in the Opinion of all but the worst of Men, in which these Societies Are zealously affected.
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To be inspired with a Zeal in things of this weighty Importance, which is well Principled and well Governed, is the most Blessed Thing we can pray for.
To be inspired with a Zeal in things of this weighty Importance, which is well Principled and well Governed, is the most Blessed Thing we can pray for.
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And I need not stand to shew, that the greatest Blessings that ever have accrued to the Church of God, by the Ministry of Men, have been the Effects of a warm Zeal:
And I need not stand to show, that the greatest Blessings that ever have accrued to the Church of God, by the Ministry of Men, have been the Effects of a warm Zeal:
And therefore to be called Zealots in such a Cause as you, my Brethren, have espoused, is so far from a Disparagement, that it is a Name to be glorified in.
And Therefore to be called Zealots in such a Cause as you, my Brothers, have espoused, is so Far from a Disparagement, that it is a Name to be glorified in.
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And having reflected upon the deplorable Degeneracy of the Age, I can not forbear professing to you, That the greatest Hope I have, that God hath still Mercy in store for us, notwithstanding the intolerable Returns we have made to as mighty Obligations,
And having reflected upon the deplorable Degeneracy of the Age, I can not forbear professing to you, That the greatest Hope I have, that God hath still Mercy in store for us, notwithstanding the intolerable Returns we have made to as mighty Obligations,
And from His Majesty's having given them so great Encouragement, by his late Proclamation, For the more effectual Suppressing of Immorality and Prophaneness;
And from His Majesty's having given them so great Encouragement, by his late Proclamation, For the more effectual Suppressing of Immorality and Profaneness;
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But I must not forget to take notice of Another most Pious and Charitable Design, which hath for some time been carrying on with very great Industry, by these Societies, viz. The Setting up of Free Schools in the great Parishes within and without this City;
But I must not forget to take notice of another most Pious and Charitable Design, which hath for Some time been carrying on with very great Industry, by these Societies, viz. The Setting up of Free Schools in the great Parishes within and without this city;
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particularly in the Parishes of Aldgate and Wapping, and St. Margarets Westminster. And an Account will be shortly published of the Progress of their Endeavours;
particularly in the Parishes of Aldgate and Wapping, and Saint Margarets Westminster. And an Account will be shortly published of the Progress of their Endeavours;
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Now for your Encouragement, my worthy Brethren, to persevere in doing these incomparable publick Services as to the Lord; and the more powerfully to excite us all thus to do all our Services, of what Nature soever, I shall lay before you a few Considerations; upon which I want time to enlarge, as I would do. I.
Now for your Encouragement, my worthy Brothers, to persevere in doing these incomparable public Services as to the Lord; and the more powerfully to excite us all thus to do all our Services, of what Nature soever, I shall lay before you a few Considerations; upon which I want time to enlarge, as I would do. I.
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And who knows not, that Love is an Affection most highly Pleasing? And therefore how much there is of it in any performance, so much of delight there must needs be.
And who knows not, that Love is an Affection most highly Pleasing? And Therefore how much there is of it in any performance, so much of delight there must needs be.
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what Pleasure must necessarily arise from that Love which is placed upon the Infinitely most Lovely Object, GOD, and that which is the next Lovely, Goodness; or rather, which is scarcely to be distinguished from Him; and no otherwise at most, than as Rayes from the Sun, or streams from their Fountain.
what Pleasure must necessarily arise from that Love which is placed upon the Infinitely most Lovely Object, GOD, and that which is the next Lovely, goodness; or rather, which is scarcely to be distinguished from Him; and no otherwise At most, than as Rays from the Sun, or streams from their Fountain.
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II. This will greatly Dignifie our Services, and therefore our selves. 'Twill make all Acts of Justice and Charity, Acts of Piety: ' i will hallow all our Civil Employments,
II This will greatly Dignify our Services, and Therefore our selves. It'll make all Acts of justice and Charity, Acts of Piety: ' i will hallow all our Civil Employments,
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and make them Sacred; it will make even drugery Divine, saith our devout Poet Mr. Herbert. The meanest Servant of Men, by having respect to God in his Services, becomes HIS Servant,
and make them Sacred; it will make even drudgery Divine, Says our devout Poet Mr. Herbert. The Meanest Servant of Men, by having respect to God in his Services, becomes HIS Servant,
But they designing their Great Creators Service, in being serviceable to us, makes them to be employed Honourably, and like themselves. III. Nothing but this hearty Regard to God in our Services, will secure our Constancy in well-doing.
But they designing their Great Creators Service, in being serviceable to us, makes them to be employed Honourably, and like themselves. III. Nothing but this hearty Regard to God in our Services, will secure our Constancy in welldoing.
when we chiefly propose to our selves the poor low ends of Gain or Credit; but especially, upon our meeting with a quite contrary Reward to what we hoped for.
when we chiefly propose to our selves the poor low ends of Gain or Credit; but especially, upon our meeting with a quite contrary Reward to what we hoped for.
which is the Encouragement Given by the Apostle, Heb. 6. 10. and was that which enabled him, to express himself so bravely as he did. 2 Cor. 12. 15. I will very gladly spend,
which is the Encouragement Given by the Apostle, Hebrew 6. 10. and was that which enabled him, to express himself so bravely as he did. 2 Cor. 12. 15. I will very gladly spend,
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V. Nothing will secure to us the Divine Assistance in difficult Services, but being governed by this Divine Principle. Nor can we reasonably have the least suspicion, of Gods readiness to go along with us in those Services, to which we are induced by the love of Himself,
V. Nothing will secure to us the Divine Assistance in difficult Services, but being governed by this Divine Principle. Nor can we reasonably have the least suspicion, of God's readiness to go along with us in those Services, to which we Are induced by the love of Himself,
I know no Argument that Man can urge, to encline God Almighty to give a Blessing to his Endeavours, who is chiefly acted by little private selfish ends.
I know no Argument that Man can urge, to incline God Almighty to give a Blessing to his Endeavours, who is chiefly acted by little private selfish ends.
VII The successes those have who Chiefly design themselves, or the gratifying of their Animal Appetites, will prove more unhappy to them, than their greatest disappointments:
VII The Successes those have who Chiefly Design themselves, or the gratifying of their Animal Appetites, will prove more unhappy to them, than their greatest disappointments:
They will help to make them so much the more miserable, both here and hereafter. Hereafter, as they will aggravate their Punishment, by aggravating their Sins;
They will help to make them so much the more miserable, both Here and hereafter. Hereafter, as they will aggravate their Punishment, by aggravating their Sins;
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But I proceed to our last Consideration, viz. VIII. By principally designing the Glory of God in all our Services, we infinitely best consult our own Interest.
But I proceed to our last Consideration, viz. VIII. By principally designing the Glory of God in all our Services, we infinitely best consult our own Interest.
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This was touched upon in the Doctrinal part. By our own interest, we are to understand the interest of our Souls: Our Souls being our selves, our Bodies ours not our selves; as some of the Philosophers, both Greek and Latine, have observed.
This was touched upon in the Doctrinal part. By our own Interest, we Are to understand the Interest of our Souls: Our Souls being our selves, our Bodies ours not our selves; as Some of the Philosophers, both Greek and Latin, have observed.
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And thus are we come to the Motive in the Text, knowing that whatsoever good thing any Man doth, (viz. as to the Lord, and not unto Men) the same shall he receive of the Lord, Or (as we have it in the parallel place) Knowing that of the Lord you shall receive the Reward of the Inheritance.
And thus Are we come to the Motive in the Text, knowing that whatsoever good thing any Man does, (viz. as to the Lord, and not unto Men) the same shall he receive of the Lord, Or (as we have it in the parallel place) Knowing that of the Lord you shall receive the Reward of the Inheritance.
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Yet surely my Judgment is with the Lord, and my Work (or Reward) is with my God. And now, saith the Lord, who formed me from the Womb, to be his Servant, to bring Jacob again unto Him; tho' Israel be not gathered,
Yet surely my Judgement is with the Lord, and my Work (or Reward) is with my God. And now, Says the Lord, who formed me from the Womb, to be his Servant, to bring Jacob again unto Him; though Israel be not gathered,
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It is called an Inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, reserved in Heaven for us: A Building of God, and an House not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens:
It is called an Inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, reserved in Heaven for us: A Building of God, and an House not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens:
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A being with Christ, and beholding the Glory which the Father hath given Him: A Sitting with Him upon his Throne, even as he Sits on his Father's Throne:
A being with christ, and beholding the Glory which the Father hath given Him: A Sitting with Him upon his Throne, even as he Sits on his Father's Throne:
And our Saviour might have a special reference to the Glorified Bodies of the Righteous, in saying, that They shall Shine forth like the Sun, in the Kingdom of the Father.
And our Saviour might have a special Referente to the Glorified Bodies of the Righteous, in saying, that They shall Shine forth like the Sun, in the Kingdom of the Father.
And by the Exceeding great and precious promises of the Gospel, as St, Peter calls them, viz. The Promises of so unspeakable a Happiness as is therein described, What may we not be Encouraged to do, for the Glorifying of our most Blessed Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier!
And by the Exceeding great and precious promises of the Gospel, as Saint, Peter calls them, viz. The Promises of so unspeakable a Happiness as is therein described, What may we not be Encouraged to do, for the Glorifying of our most Blessed Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier!
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And therefore, my beloved Brethren (to conclude with the Exhortation of that great Apostle) be ye stedfast, immoveable, alwaies abounding in the Work of the Lord;
And Therefore, my Beloved Brothers (to conclude with the Exhortation of that great Apostle) be you steadfast, immoveable, always abounding in the Work of the Lord;
Our Labour will be so far from being in vain, that we have now heard our Reward will infinitely exceed the greatest Services, we can ever be capable of performing:
Our Labour will be so Far from being in vain, that we have now herd our Reward will infinitely exceed the greatest Services, we can ever be capable of performing:
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