NExt to the Salvation of a Man's Soul, and the Eternal Affairs of the future State, 'tis his Duty as well as his Interest to take care of this present Life;
NExt to the Salvation of a Man's Soul, and the Eternal Affairs of the future State, it's his Duty as well as his Interest to take care of this present Life;
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A compleat and uninterrupted course of happiness is not to be expected, but to become as little miserable as he can, may and ought to be his endeavour;
A complete and uninterrupted course of happiness is not to be expected, but to become as little miserable as he can, may and ought to be his endeavour;
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but by endeavouring to make them better, And in order hereunto he lays down these Three Rules and Directions as the most useful and efficacious. The first is, 1. To bridle our Tongues.
but by endeavouring to make them better, And in order hereunto he lays down these Three Rules and Directions as the most useful and efficacious. The First is, 1. To bridle our Tongues.
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A Crime of that pernicious consequence, that wherever it is generally practic'd, all humane Societies must of necessity fly asunder, the publick Peace be endanger'd, Authority misled, Justice perverted,
A Crime of that pernicious consequence, that wherever it is generally practiced, all humane Societies must of necessity fly asunder, the public Peace be endangered, authority misled, justice perverted,
To this purpose the wise Man very emphatically stiles a false witness against his neighbour, a maul, a sword, and a sharp arrow, that is, does him as much mischief,
To this purpose the wise Man very emphatically stile a false witness against his neighbour, a maul, a sword, and a sharp arrow, that is, does him as much mischief,
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And St. James, no doubt, had a principal regard to this Sin, when he thus elegantly and fully expresses the malign and mischievous effects of an ungovern'd Tongue, it is a fire, a world of iniquity, it defileth the whole body,
And Saint James, no doubt, had a principal regard to this since, when he thus elegantly and Fully Expresses the malign and mischievous effects of an ungoverned Tongue, it is a fire, a world of iniquity, it Defileth the Whole body,
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Jesebel Commanded the Elders of Israel to suborn two men sons of Belial, (none else were fit for it) to swear Treason against him, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the King,
Jezebel Commanded the Elders of Israel to suborn two men Sons of Belial, (none Else were fit for it) to swear Treason against him, saying, Naboth did Blaspheme God and the King,
makes the most Righteous God, as much as in him lies, an accessary to his villany, he gaining belief and credit, more upon Gods account then his own, to that falshood, whereby he works the destruction of his Neighbour;
makes the most Righteous God, as much as in him lies, an accessary to his villainy, he gaining belief and credit, more upon God's account then his own, to that falsehood, whereby he works the destruction of his Neighbour;
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most impudently challenges and dares the Almighty, and in effect says, let God own my lies or shew his angers, countenance them or discountenance me, which is such a strain of horrible and hellish baseness,
most impudently challenges and dares the Almighty, and in Effect Says, let God own my lies or show his anger's, countenance them or discountenance me, which is such a strain of horrible and hellish baseness,
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and dare to profane it either by common or false Oaths, God armed that hedge with a threat as with a thorne, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his Name in vain.
and Dare to profane it either by Common or false Oaths, God armed that hedge with a threat as with a thorn, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that Takes his Name in vain.
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Now what may not this guilty person fear? Shall he not be curst in his Posterity, moth'd and blasted in his Estate, hated and avoyded by all Men as the greatest Plague and Pest of a Nation,
Now what may not this guilty person Fear? Shall he not be cursed in his Posterity, mothed and blasted in his Estate, hated and avoided by all Men as the greatest Plague and Pest of a nation,
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this injurious practice to others is apt to provoke the like usage from them again, from whence proceed those many feuds and animosities, mutual revilings,
this injurious practice to Others is apt to provoke the like usage from them again, from whence proceed those many feuds and animosities, mutual revilings,
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and when it happens that they are our Governours that are so rudely and injuriously treated, that are made the scornful objects of mens reproach and calumny, they then prove of a more deadly consequence to the publick welfare:
and when it happens that they Are our Governors that Are so rudely and injuriously treated, that Are made the scornful objects of men's reproach and calumny, they then prove of a more deadly consequence to the public welfare:
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So that it is not for nothing that God so strictly commands, thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people, the reason and necessity of the thing,
So that it is not for nothing that God so strictly commands, thou shalt not revile the God's, nor curse the ruler of thy people, the reason and necessity of the thing,
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consequently to divide these parts, and to create mutual Distrusts and Jealousies betwixt them, (which is effectually done by misrepresenting Governours,
consequently to divide these parts, and to create mutual Distrusts and Jealousies betwixt them, (which is effectually done by Misrepresenting Governors,
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as persons defective, either in their Wisdom or Integrity, as carrying on bad Designs, or unable to undertake any good ones) is to weaken and enfeeble the whole Body, to expose it to Intestine Broyls or Forreign Invasions.
as Persons defective, either in their Wisdom or Integrity, as carrying on bad Designs, or unable to undertake any good ones) is to weaken and enfeeble the Whole Body, to expose it to Intestine Broils or Foreign Invasions.
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and again to abate of the Peoples just Reverence to their Governours, and by this means the management of publick affairs in a manner becomes unpracticable,
and again to abate of the Peoples just reverence to their Governors, and by this means the management of public affairs in a manner becomes unpracticable,
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and fights him out of their Affections, and having once dispossest him of this his strongest Hold, it will be no hard matter to strip him of all his other Garrisons;
and fights him out of their Affections, and having once dispossessed him of this his Strongest Hold, it will be no hard matter to strip him of all his other Garrisons;
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But in the name of God, what do People of this temper propose to themselves? Do they think that their Governours are not men of Passion and Infirmities,
But in the name of God, what do People of this temper propose to themselves? Do they think that their Governors Are not men of Passion and Infirmities,
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as well as others? Do they not know that the Employments they are engaged in, are so infinitely various and difficult, that they are scarce capable to be managed with that evenness and exactness as may exclude all inconveniences? And is it not certain, that how ill soever the administration of publick affairs may at any time be under lawful Governours, 'tis yet far more tollerable then even the Reformation of an usurping Populacy.
as well as Others? Do they not know that the Employments they Are engaged in, Are so infinitely various and difficult, that they Are scarce capable to be managed with that evenness and exactness as may exclude all inconveniences? And is it not certain, that how ill soever the administration of public affairs may At any time be under lawful Governors, it's yet Far more tolerable then even the Reformation of an usurping Populacy.
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To conclude this particular, did men, instead of provoking God, and undermining their own and the publick welfare by falshoods and perjuries, imploy their Tongues in celebrating Gods Worship,
To conclude this particular, did men, instead of provoking God, and undermining their own and the public welfare by falsehoods and perjuries, employ their Tongues in celebrating God's Worship,
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and a good Understanding in the Nation, how soon would the condition of things cleare up? and that black cloud that hath so long threatn'd us, be scatter'd and blown over? did they, instead of reviling,
and a good Understanding in the nation, how soon would the condition of things clear up? and that black cloud that hath so long threatened us, be scattered and blown over? did they, instead of reviling,
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and reproaching, and bespattering one another, aggravating each others miscarriages, and stigmatizing each other with black and odious Names and Characters, chain up this unruly Member the Tongue,
and reproaching, and bespattering one Another, aggravating each Others miscarriages, and stigmatizing each other with black and odious Names and Characters, chain up this unruly Member the Tongue,
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how far might this goe, to allay their heats, to compose their differences, and to recover that sweet and courteous and obliging Conversation, to re-establish that Love,
how Far might this go, to allay their heats, to compose their differences, and to recover that sweet and courteous and obliging Conversation, to re-establish that Love,
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and Peace, and good Agreement, that has at any time heretofore render'd this renown'd Nation, particularly, the principal and most glorious part of it, this famous City, so prosperous and happy.
and Peace, and good Agreement, that has At any time heretofore rendered this renowned nation, particularly, the principal and most glorious part of it, this famous city, so prosperous and happy.
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what can more highly conduce to the health of a mans Body, to the vigour and activity of his Minde, to the improving of his Estate, to the flourishing of his Reputation, to the honour and safeguard of his whole Life,
what can more highly conduce to the health of a men Body, to the vigour and activity of his Mind, to the improving of his Estate, to the flourishing of his Reputation, to the honour and safeguard of his Whole Life,
and that which is yet a farther recommendation of it, it's within every mans power and reach, that has but an heart disposed to pray for it, and to endeavour after it.
and that which is yet a farther recommendation of it, it's within every men power and reach, that has but an heart disposed to pray for it, and to endeavour After it.
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and there we shall find for the most part, calm and sunshine, peace and prosperity, no tumults to disturbe its repose, no plots to undermine and blow up its safety,
and there we shall find for the most part, Cam and sunshine, peace and Prosperity, no tumults to disturb its repose, no plots to undermine and blow up its safety,
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but every man conversing with freedome, and trading with advantage, in his place and station bringing in what aids and assistances he can, to support the Comunity,
but every man conversing with freedom, and trading with advantage, in his place and station bringing in what aids and assistances he can, to support the Community,
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How blessed and delightful must that Country needs be, where every little stream runs in its own Channel, calm and undisturb'd by contrary winds, enriching its own banks as it slides,
How blessed and delightful must that Country needs be, where every little stream runs in its own Channel, Cam and undisturbed by contrary winds, enriching its own banks as it slides,
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and daily emptying it self a little into the common stock and treasury, as a just and grateful tribute for those perpetual flowings and plentiful recruits, without which it could not long subsist,
and daily emptying it self a little into the Common stock and treasury, as a just and grateful tribute for those perpetual flowings and plentiful recruits, without which it could not long subsist,
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On the other hand Vice is pregnant with all manner of evils, and with whomsoever it finds a reception, never fails to bring forth innumerable woes and miseries, one sin impairs the strength and shortens the life of man, another has ill designs on his Estate and Fortune, every one leaves a stain upon his name,
On the other hand Vice is pregnant with all manner of evils, and with whomsoever it finds a reception, never fails to bring forth innumerable woes and misery's, one since impairs the strength and shortens the life of man, Another has ill designs on his Estate and Fortune, every one leaves a stain upon his name,
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and, that which is worse, fills his mind with such horrid furies, anxieties and perturbations, that as Juvenal was of an opinion, there was no punishment like them,
and, that which is Worse, fills his mind with such horrid furies, anxieties and perturbations, that as Juvenal was of an opinion, there was no punishment like them,
Cast your eye on any place where this rule is genera•ly neglected, where men thwart and live directly contrary to it, departing from good instead of evil,
Cast your eye on any place where this Rule is genera•ly neglected, where men thwart and live directly contrary to it, departing from good instead of evil,
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and doing evil instead of good, and we shall find it to have much both of the appearance and substance of Hell it self, a place that's full of feuds and contentions, every man almost making it his business to defame and circumvent and betray his Neighbour,
and doing evil instead of good, and we shall find it to have much both of the appearance and substance of Hell it self, a place that's full of feuds and contentions, every man almost making it his business to defame and circumvent and betray his Neighbour,
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And as God in a particular manner takes care of single persons, so he is no less tender and watchfull over Cities and Kingdomes that faithfully serve and honour him.
And as God in a particular manner Takes care of single Persons, so he is no less tender and watchful over Cities and Kingdoms that faithfully serve and honour him.
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and bless them with peace and plenty; The Kingdome of Judah, whilst Righteousness flourish'd in it, exceeded all its most flourishing neighbour-Kingdomes,
and bless them with peace and plenty; The Kingdom of Judah, while Righteousness flourished in it, exceeded all its most flourishing neighbour-Kingdomes,
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as far as the Cedars of Libanus did the ordinary Trees of the Forrest, and that this stately Cedar did ever and anon, receive very heavy blows, loose many of its branches, was rifl'd of its wealth, basly subjected to slavery,
as Far as the Cedars of Lebanon did the ordinary Trees of the Forest, and that this stately Cedar did ever and anon, receive very heavy blows, lose many of its branches, was rifled of its wealth, basly subjected to slavery,
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The Athenian, when he was melted into softness and effeminacy by pleasures and debaucheries, was beaten by the more sober and severe Spartan, and when the Spartan degenerated, grew rich and easy, was o'recome by the Warlike Theban; The Mede Conquer'd the Assyrian, and the Persian beat the Mede, and the Macedonian easily subdued the Persian, when they were once given over to a life of follies and sensualities;
The Athenian, when he was melted into softness and effeminacy by pleasures and debaucheries, was beaten by the more Sobrium and severe Spartan, and when the Spartan degenerated, grew rich and easy, was overcome by the Warlike Theban; The Mede Conquered thee assyrian, and the Persian beatrice the Mede, and the Macedonian Easily subdued the Persian, when they were once given over to a life of follies and Sensualities;
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And then the Roman he came and swept all away, and whilst the Wisdome and Virtue of that Nation remain'd firm, 'twas as strong as Iron (so its represented in the Prophesie of Daniel ) and rul'd the World;
And then the Roman he Come and swept all away, and while the Wisdom and Virtue of that nation remained firm, 'twas as strong as Iron (so its represented in the Prophesy of daniel) and ruled the World;
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Breifly, if it's the Practice of Virtue and Religion that alone can make our days many and good, we may hence infer what it is that makes our days few and evil: Alas!
Briefly, if it's the Practice of Virtue and Religion that alone can make our days many and good, we may hence infer what it is that makes our days few and evil: Alas!
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Sin, when it abounds amongst a People, besides that it provokes God to become a Nations Enemy, is naturally productive of publick woe and misery, Profaneness and Irreligion unties all the bonds of Society,
since, when it abounds among a People, beside that it provokes God to become a nations Enemy, is naturally productive of public woe and misery, Profaneness and Irreligion unties all the bonds of Society,
Luxury and Uncleaness prey upon the very spirits and heart-blood of the body Politick, and soon cast it into a feeble and languishing condition, Scism weakens a Nation by dividing it, Arms it against it self,
Luxury and Uncleanness prey upon the very spirits and Heart blood of the body Politic, and soon cast it into a feeble and languishing condition, Scism weakens a nation by dividing it, Arms it against it self,
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The effects of Virtue and Vice are as contrary as their natures, and we may as well imagine Health and Sickness, Peace and War to be consistent with each other,
The effects of Virtue and Vice Are as contrary as their nature's, and we may as well imagine Health and Sickness, Peace and War to be consistent with each other,
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Are we in great fears, in immanent danger, that Confusion first, and then that Popery in the smoak of that Confusion will break in upon us? Why, 'tis our Profaness and Impieties, our unnatural Feuds, our unreasonable Animosities, that have set open the door, that have encourag'd the restless Emissaries of that Church to make an attempt upon us,
are we in great fears, in immanent danger, that Confusion First, and then that Popery in the smoke of that Confusion will break in upon us? Why, it's our Profaneness and Impieties, our unnatural Feuds, our unreasonable Animosities, that have Set open the door, that have encouraged the restless Emissaries of that Church to make an attempt upon us,
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They very well know, how easy an admittance any Religion, though never so corrupt and unchristian, will find amongst those who are of no Religion at all; and how just is it!
They very well know, how easy an admittance any Religion, though never so corrupt and unchristian, will find among those who Are of no Religion At all; and how just is it!
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that we, who would not be reform'd and reclaim'd by the best Religion and best Church in the World, should be given over by God to a Spirit of Delusion and Superstition to believe a Lye;
that we, who would not be reformed and reclaimed by the best Religion and best Church in the World, should be given over by God to a Spirit of Delusion and Superstition to believe a Lie;
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But if ye sincerely love your Religion, and desire to have that and your selves see many and good Days, you must walk worthy of it in all Holiness and Righteousness, you must depart form evil and do good.
But if you sincerely love your Religion, and desire to have that and your selves see many and good Days, you must walk worthy of it in all Holiness and Righteousness, you must depart from evil and do good.
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or things of an indifferent nature and altogether uncommanded by God, The first of these, both as to their Nature and influences upon the publick cannot be altered by any humane power, things good in themselves will always be good and prove good to men,
or things of an indifferent nature and altogether uncommanded by God, The First of these, both as to their Nature and influences upon the public cannot be altered by any humane power, things good in themselves will always be good and prove good to men,
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These lye not at the mercy and discretion of the supreme Magistrate, but without any danger of impairing his power are lop't off from his Jurisdiction;
These lie not At the mercy and discretion of the supreme Magistrate, but without any danger of impairing his power Are loped off from his Jurisdiction;
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should hee therefore, as that great Cardinal puts the case in Relation to the Pope, err so far as to call evil good, good evill, to prohibit virtues or Command vices, we are not bound in Conscience, as he tells us we are in that case, to beleive those vices good and those virtues evil, but to esteem them as they are in their own nature and to Obey God rather then Men.
should he Therefore, as that great Cardinal puts the case in Relation to the Pope, err so Far as to call evil good, good evil, to prohibit Virtues or Command vices, we Are not bound in Conscience, as he tells us we Are in that case, to believe those vices good and those Virtues evil, but to esteem them as they Are in their own nature and to Obey God rather then Men.
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But then for things of an indifferent nature, that are left at liberty and undetermin'd as to their morality by any natural or positive law of God, these must be suppos'd determinable either way by the Commands of Sovereign Authority;
But then for things of an indifferent nature, that Are left At liberty and undetermined as to their morality by any natural or positive law of God, these must be supposed determinable either Way by the Commands of Sovereign authority;
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and many of those things that are indifferent, proveing in all the various turns and postures and Circumstances of humane affairs, sometimes beneficial and sometimes pernicious to the Common-wealth, it is therefore necessary (the suprem Magistrate being the supreme Judge of the publick good) that they fall under the guidance of his Laws and the Conduct of his Government.
and many of those things that Are indifferent, proving in all the various turns and postures and circumstances of humane affairs, sometime beneficial and sometime pernicious to the Commonwealth, it is Therefore necessary (the supreme Magistrate being the supreme Judge of the public good) that they fallen under the guidance of his Laws and the Conduct of his Government.
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Would men therefore instead of taking upon them to Judg what is expedient to be injoin'd, humbly and chearfully comply with what is lawful to be observ'd, (the former, belonging only to Governours, the latter to Subjects,) how mightily would this contribute to Peace!
Would men Therefore instead of taking upon them to Judge what is expedient to be enjoined, humbly and cheerfully comply with what is lawful to be observed, (the former, belonging only to Governors, the latter to Subject's,) how mightily would this contribute to Peace!
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and private men must keep within their own bounds, and follow their own employments which being bred up to, they best understand and may be most usefull in, both to themselves and the Community.
and private men must keep within their own bounds, and follow their own employments which being bred up to, they best understand and may be most useful in, both to themselves and the Community.
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Do we at any time see abuses and disorders in the State? corruptions and deformities in the Church ▪ we are bound to do what we ought and can doe in our own proper place to put a stop to them;
Do we At any time see Abuses and disorders in the State? corruptions and deformities in the Church ▪ we Are bound to do what we ought and can do in our own proper place to put a stop to them;
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whatever disgrace we can put upon them, whatever amendment we can make in those that commit them, by convincing Arguments, by serious Intreaties, by seasonable Reproofs,
whatever disgrace we can put upon them, whatever amendment we can make in those that commit them, by convincing Arguments, by serious Entreaties, by seasonable Reproofs,
Did every under-Marriner in a Storm leave the Pump and his own perticular Charge to instruct the Pilot? Did every common Souldier in time of Battle quit his Post and Ground to direct his Captain? And every inferiour Captain desert his own Company to teach his General? What suddain tumults and confusions would this breed? Would not this raise as great a Storm in the Ship as there is in the Sea? Would it not put the Army into as much Danger from its own Disorders,
Did every under-Marriner in a Storm leave the Pump and his own particular Charge to instruct the Pilot? Did every Common Soldier in time of Battle quit his Post and Ground to Direct his Captain? And every inferior Captain desert his own Company to teach his General? What sudden tumults and confusions would this breed? Would not this raise as great a Storm in the Ship as there is in the Sea? Would it not put the Army into as much Danger from its own Disorders,
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whil'st private Men neglecting their Trades and secular Professions, wholly employ themselves in hearing and telling publick News, in mending and reforming the State,
whilst private Men neglecting their Trades and secular Professions, wholly employ themselves in hearing and telling public News, in mending and reforming the State,
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this cannot but ruffle and disorder the course of things, create great disturbances amongst Men, and put the whole Community into Danger and Jeopardy. Alass!
this cannot but ruffle and disorder the course of things, create great disturbances among Men, and put the Whole Community into Danger and Jeopardy. Alas!
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There was indeed in the Jewish Church some extraordinary Cases, wherein God as a Political King over them, did Immediately stir up some Persons, such as Phinehas, Jehu, Elias, and others and gave them power without any ordinary process by Law in an extraordinary manner to reform abuses, and to punish offendors;
There was indeed in the Jewish Church Some extraordinary Cases, wherein God as a Political King over them, did Immediately stir up Some Persons, such as Phinehas, Jehu, Elias, and Others and gave them power without any ordinary process by Law in an extraordinary manner to reform Abuses, and to Punish offenders;
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and on pretence of imitating their example, there arose among the Jews a Seckt, which called themselves Zealots, a bloody and cruel Seckt, who whilst they pretended to be empoured by a secret impulse from above to do speedy execution on sinners, committed all manner of abominations,
and on pretence of imitating their Exampl, there arose among the jews a Seckt, which called themselves Zealots, a bloody and cruel Seckt, who while they pretended to be empoured by a secret impulse from above to do speedy execution on Sinners, committed all manner of abominations,
as the intestine confusions and divisions kindled by that mad and furious Seckt, that wrought their destruction and betrayd their Country into Slavery.
as the intestine confusions and divisions kindled by that mad and furious Seckt, that wrought their destruction and betrayed their Country into Slavery.
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But our blessed Saviour, who hath put an end to the Jewish State, hath also put an end to all pretences of this nature, amongst all the miracalous gifts of the Spirit recited in the new Testament, there is no mention made of Heroical Impulse; our Saviour who came not to destroy mens lives but to save them, gave no such Killing gifts unto Men; The Christian Spirit is not so fiery as that of Elias, the Christian Doctrine admits of no other heats of Zeal,
But our blessed Saviour, who hath put an end to the Jewish State, hath also put an end to all pretences of this nature, among all the miracalous Gifts of the Spirit recited in the new Testament, there is no mention made of Heroical Impulse; our Saviour who Come not to destroy men's lives but to save them, gave no such Killing Gifts unto Men; The Christian Spirit is not so fiery as that of Elias, the Christian Doctrine admits of no other heats of Zeal,
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but what are consistent with Meekness and Sobriety, with Peace and Obedience to the civil Magistrate whom God hath constituted his sole Minister on Earth to Execute wrath upon them that do evil.
but what Are consistent with Meekness and Sobriety, with Peace and obedience to the civil Magistrate whom God hath constituted his sole Minister on Earth to Execute wrath upon them that do evil.
and driving the Buyers and Sellers out of the Temple? Was not his Zeal for the Beauty and Purity of Gods Worship so great, his Indignation against them that prophan'd it so hot, that he could not forbear manefesting in an extraordinary way his displeasure against them? 'Tis therefore to be remembred, that our Saviour was a publick Person, immediatly sent down from Heaven,
and driving the Buyers and Sellers out of the Temple? Was not his Zeal for the Beauty and Purity of God's Worship so great, his Indignation against them that profaned it so hight, that he could not forbear manefesting in an extraordinary Way his displeasure against them? It's Therefore to be remembered, that our Saviour was a public Person, immediately sent down from Heaven,
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and commissioned by his Father to reform the World, and consequently his example in this perticular cannot give the least warrant to any private Christian, on his own call,
and commissioned by his Father to reform the World, and consequently his Exampl in this particular cannot give the least warrant to any private Christian, on his own call,
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It's often and generally said, why should not we Protestants, notwithstanding the difference of our Judgments in some things, cordially uni••, love and embrace each other? And why should we not indeed? But how probable soever this looks in the Theory, sad experience shews, that nothing is more hard and difficult to be put in practice, that nothing more divides mens minds and alienates their affections,
It's often and generally said, why should not we Protestants, notwithstanding the difference of our Judgments in Some things, cordially uni••, love and embrace each other? And why should we not indeed? But how probable soever this looks in the Theory, sad experience shows, that nothing is more hard and difficult to be put in practice, that nothing more divides men's minds and alienates their affections,
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then their different sentiments in matters of Religion, especiall•, amongst melancholly Enthusiasts and deluded Zealots, who will have no opinions right but their own.
then their different sentiments in matters of Religion, especiall•, among melancholy Enthusiasts and deluded Zealots, who will have no opinions right but their own.
So that, considering the passions of humane Nature, so long as differences and competitions in Religion are kept up, it will be next to an impossibility to keep down mutual jealousies and animosities.
So that, considering the passion of humane Nature, so long as differences and competitions in Religion Are kept up, it will be next to an impossibility to keep down mutual jealousies and animosities.
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But, one God, one Faith, one Worship, will make Hearts one, banish discord, cement Society, procure mutual respect and affection between Governours and Subjects,
But, one God, one Faith, one Worship, will make Hearts one, banish discord, cement Society, procure mutual respect and affection between Governors and Subject's,
so warrantably reform'd, it's Ceremonies so few and decent, it's Liturgy so devout and spiritual, it's Doctrine so pure, simple and Apostolical, it's Discipline so primitive prudent and merciful, that it's easie to prove,
so warrantably reformed, it's Ceremonies so few and decent, it's Liturgy so devout and spiritual, it's Doctrine so pure, simple and Apostolical, it's Discipline so primitive prudent and merciful, that it's easy to prove,
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It may be a Man has espoused a Seckt and Party, and therefore thinks himself oblig'd to be warm and active in promoting the interests of it, It may be, he has heretofore appear'd much in the favour of an opinion,
It may be a Man has espoused a Seckt and Party, and Therefore thinks himself obliged to be warm and active in promoting the interests of it, It may be, he has heretofore appeared much in the favour of an opinion,
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and therefore in pure pett and revenge he goes over to the Enemies Camp: when Diotrephes seeks the preeminence, the dictates of an Apostle shall be rejected by him,
and Therefore in pure pet and revenge he Goes over to the Enemies Camp: when Diotrephes seeks the preeminence, the dictates of an Apostle shall be rejected by him,
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Thus do the secular interests and designs of Men many times take them from themselves, enslave their understandings, tincture their mindes with false colours,
Thus do the secular interests and designs of Men many times take them from themselves, enslave their understandings, tincture their minds with false colours,
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The fumes of lust and passion cloude the understanding, blind the eye of reason, corrupt the judgment, the judgment corrupted, misguides the will, the will misled, gives birth to errors and heresies,
The fumes of lust and passion cloud the understanding, blind the eye of reason, corrupt the judgement, the judgement corrupted, misguides the will, the will misled, gives birth to errors and heresies,
We must not think it an Argument of a low and dejected spirit, not to repay evil with evil, when the word of God makes it the wisdom and glory of a Man to pass over a transgression;
We must not think it an Argument of a low and dejected Spirit, not to repay evil with evil, when the word of God makes it the Wisdom and glory of a Man to pass over a Transgression;
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Tertullian tells us, that by the exercise of this grace the primitive Christians found it a difficult matter at length to obtain Martyrdom for want of an Executioner:
Tertullian tells us, that by the exercise of this grace the primitive Christians found it a difficult matter At length to obtain Martyrdom for want of an Executioner:
ours in the parable, being ten thousand talents and committed against our Sovereign Lord, his, only an hundred pence and committed against his fellow-servant; Now if God be of such immeasurable patience and mercy as to forgive us our trespasses against him, that are so many and so great, we cannot but conclude it just and reasonable to forgive our Brother his trespasses against us, that in comparison are so few and so little;
ours in the parable, being ten thousand Talents and committed against our Sovereign Lord, his, only an hundred pence and committed against his Fellow servant; Now if God be of such immeasurable patience and mercy as to forgive us our Trespasses against him, that Are so many and so great, we cannot but conclude it just and reasonable to forgive our Brother his Trespasses against us, that in comparison Are so few and so little;
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And so likewise shall my heavenly Father, says our Saviour, do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his Brother their trespasses.
And so likewise shall my heavenly Father, Says our Saviour, do also unto you, if you from your hearts forgive not every one his Brother their Trespasses.
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'Tis God, who restrains popular Insolencies by an implanted reverence to Authority, who keeps that unruly beast, the multitude, from knowing its own strength,
It's God, who restrains popular Insolences by an implanted Reverence to authority, who keeps that unruly beast, the multitude, from knowing its own strength,
Let us pray then that God, who fashioneth the hearts of all men, would be pleas'd to soften and mollifie and turn them towards Peace and Unity, that he would cool the heat of mens Passions and allay their violences in revenging injuries on each other, that he would call in that Spirit of Schism and Contention that is gone out amongst us, that so we may love like Brethren and live like Christians, obeying those that have the Rule over us,
Let us pray then that God, who fashioneth the hearts of all men, would be pleased to soften and mollify and turn them towards Peace and Unity, that he would cool the heat of men's Passion and allay their violences in revenging injuries on each other, that he would call in that Spirit of Schism and Contention that is gone out among us, that so we may love like Brothers and live like Christians, obeying those that have the Rule over us,
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Now may persons hope to reape the fruits of their Labours, that themselves or their posterity shall enjoy what they have workt for, that all their lawful undertakings shall return crown'd with their desired effects;
Now may Persons hope to reap the fruits of their Labours, that themselves or their posterity shall enjoy what they have worked for, that all their lawful undertakings shall return crowned with their desired effects;
and another gather the Fruits? Now is the Man in continual fears and disquietude of mind, that hee's waring out his mind and body to no purpose, that hee's either labouring for a stranger,
and Another gather the Fruits? Now is the Man in continual fears and disquietude of mind, that he's wearing out his mind and body to no purpose, that he's either labouring for a stranger,
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but puts him upon living by his shifts, and by unlawful and violent courses, and when this comes to be generally practic'd, it cannot but of necessity bring all things to suddain ruin and confusion.
but puts him upon living by his shifts, and by unlawful and violent courses, and when this comes to be generally practiced, it cannot but of necessity bring all things to sudden ruin and confusion.
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What advantage then will it be, to be great and honourable, when the higher he stands, the more open and exposd he is to the Storm, the more obvious'a mark does he become for others malice and envy to shoot their venome at? What good will it then doe, to have a large Fortune,
What advantage then will it be, to be great and honourable, when the higher he Stands, the more open and exposed he is to the Storm, the more obvious'a mark does he become for Others malice and envy to shoot their venom At? What good will it then doe, to have a large Fortune,
when the larger it is, the greater temptation it will be to others more powerfull then himself to ravish it from him and his life into the bargain? What satisfaction will it then afford, to have an hopeful and numerous issue,
when the larger it is, the greater temptation it will be to Others more powerful then himself to ravish it from him and his life into the bargain? What satisfaction will it then afford, to have an hopeful and numerous issue,
and blest in the mutual ayds and assistances of one another, enjoying without fear, and possessing without danger, no stirs appearing, no Plots or Tragedies occurring, nothing from without to sower and imbitter the comforts the Divine goodness hath multiplied upon them.
and blessed in the mutual aids and assistances of one Another, enjoying without Fear, and possessing without danger, no stirs appearing, no Plots or Tragedies occurring, nothing from without to sour and embitter the comforts the Divine Goodness hath multiplied upon them.
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3. As it affords the fittest oppertunity for the practice of Religion and Virtue, and so conduces to the happiness of the future State as well as of this, (and indeed without the hopes of future Bliss we can have none at present;) Now Virtue and Religion can never flourish there where Peace & Unity in some degree are not maintain'd.
3. As it affords the Fittest opportunity for the practice of Religion and Virtue, and so conduces to the happiness of the future State as well as of this, (and indeed without the hope's of future Bliss we can have none At present;) Now Virtue and Religion can never flourish there where Peace & Unity in Some degree Are not maintained.
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But in such times of trouble mens Minds are so taken up and perplexed, in preserving their Lives or securing their fortunes or providing for their Families, in helping their friends or defeating their Enemies that either they serve God not at all,
But in such times of trouble men's Minds Are so taken up and perplexed, in preserving their Lives or securing their fortune's or providing for their Families, in helping their Friends or defeating their Enemies that either they serve God not At all,
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or which is but little better, with distracted and confus'd thoughts and without those divine Affections that may give their Service acceptance with him;
or which is but little better, with distracted and confused thoughts and without those divine Affections that may give their Service acceptance with him;
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when every Man may worship God with fixed attention and with pure affections, and exercise acts of Juctice and Charity to Men without any interruption from his own fears or other Mens lusts;
when every Man may worship God with fixed attention and with pure affections, and exercise acts of Juctice and Charity to Men without any interruption from his own fears or other Men's Lustiest;
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upon this account the Apostle so earnestly exhorts, I exhort that first of all, Supplications, Prayers, Intercessions and giving of thanks be made for all Men,
upon this account the Apostle so earnestly exhorts, I exhort that First of all, Supplications, Prayers, Intercessions and giving of thanks be made for all Men,
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'Tis Prayer that obtains Gods blessing upon Kings and those in Authority, Gods blessing upon them gives quiet and peace, and peace is the nurse of godliness and honesty.
It's Prayer that obtains God's blessing upon Kings and those in authority, God's blessing upon them gives quiet and peace, and peace is the nurse of godliness and honesty.
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There is not any Duty the Gospel lays a greater stress upon, thus it frequently exhorts and inculcates, follow Peace, follow after the things that make for Peace, Study to be quiet, be of one mind and live in Peace, Mark them that cause Divisions and avoyd them, withdraw your selves from every Brother that walketh disorderly;
There is not any Duty the Gospel lays a greater stress upon, thus it frequently exhorts and inculcates, follow Peace, follow After the things that make for Peace, Study to be quiet, be of one mind and live in Peace, Mark them that cause Divisions and avoid them, withdraw your selves from every Brother that walks disorderly;
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wherever it is Cordially embrac'd, it makes men Meek and Humble, contented with their Condition, patient towards all men and ready to forgive, begets a most sweet and benevolent disposition of mind,
wherever it is Cordially embraced, it makes men Meek and Humble, contented with their Condition, patient towards all men and ready to forgive, begets a most sweet and benevolent disposition of mind,
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These are the precepts, this the true genius and temper of the Gospel, it's pure and peacable, and he that pretends to be a Christian without these, is a Christian without Christianity.
These Are the Precepts, this the true genius and temper of the Gospel, it's pure and peaceable, and he that pretends to be a Christian without these, is a Christian without Christianity.
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Let me then this day take up St. Pauls pathetical exhortation to you, let me beseech you, let me conjure you, if there be any consolation in Christ,
Let me then this day take up Saint Paul's pathetical exhortation to you, let me beseech you, let me conjure you, if there be any consolation in christ,
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if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the spirit, if any bowels and mercies, if you have any desire to see good days, any sincere love for your Religion, any care for your own Souls, any concern for your Posterity, any compassion for your native Country, any bowels for the wounds of a bleeding Church and State, let me beseech you by all that's sacred and dear to you, that laying aside all bitterness, and wrath,
if any Comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and Mercies, if you have any desire to see good days, any sincere love for your Religion, any care for your own Souls, any concern for your Posterity, any compassion for your native Country, any bowels for the wounds of a bleeding Church and State, let me beseech you by all that's sacred and dear to you, that laying aside all bitterness, and wrath,
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and anger, and clamour, and evil-sqeaking, with all malice,, you would, if it be possible, and as much as in you lies, live peaceably with all men, you would fear God, honour the King, and not meddle with them that are given to change.
and anger, and clamour, and evil-sqeaking, with all malice,, you would, if it be possible, and as much as in you lies, live peaceably with all men, you would Fear God, honour the King, and not meddle with them that Are given to change.
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Now God grant that the course of this World be so peaceably ordered by his Governance that his Church may Joyfully serve him in all godly quietness through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Now God grant that the course of this World be so peaceably ordered by his Governance that his Church may Joyfully serve him in all godly quietness through jesus christ our Lord. Amen.
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