A sermon preached before the Right Reverend Father in God, John, Lord Bishop of Bristol, at his primary visitation in Bristol, October 30 and now publish'd at His Lordships request, as also the desire of several others that heard it / by John Gaskarth ...
From whence I shall observe the necessity that those of the Priestly Function are under of being good, in order to the happy success of their Ministry.
From whence I shall observe the necessity that those of the Priestly Function Are under of being good, in order to the happy success of their Ministry.
Nor, Fourthly, Can he speak with sufficient boldness. Nor, Fifthly, With any Authority. Nor, Sixthly, Can he be industrious enough in his high Calling.
Nor, Fourthly, Can he speak with sufficient boldness. Nor, Fifthly, With any authority. Nor, Sixthly, Can he be Industria enough in his high Calling.
But he that is personally guilty of any open Vices, will be apt to represent them too favourably, and not in their own proper and ugly Colours, rather offering what may be probably spoken for their Apology or Defence,
But he that is personally guilty of any open Vices, will be apt to represent them too favourably, and not in their own proper and ugly Colours, rather offering what may be probably spoken for their Apology or Defence,
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and all this being no Bodily malady, but in the mind it self, that Seat and Centre of perception, must needs be sharp and insupportable, according to that of the Wise Man ( Prov. 18.14.) A wounded Spirit who can bear;
and all this being no Bodily malady, but in the mind it self, that Seat and Centre of perception, must needs be sharp and insupportable, according to that of the Wise Man (Curae 18.14.) A wounded Spirit who can bear;
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and cannot universally reprehend sin, which nevertheless is absolutely necessary to a right promotion of the Christian Holiness, according to the true extent and comprehension of it, in his hearers,
and cannot universally reprehend since, which nevertheless is absolutely necessary to a right promotion of the Christian Holiness, according to the true extent and comprehension of it, in his hearers,
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There is an Universal Obedience due to Gods Precepts, and therefore he that offends against one, does offer the same Contempt and Indignity to the All-wise Lawgiver; giver;
There is an Universal obedience endue to God's Precepts, and Therefore he that offends against one, does offer the same Contempt and Indignity to the Alwise Lawgiver; giver;
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and Minister of the Gospel, he only preaching in this confinement, and not generally to all, can never promote the work of Conversion in that extent he ought to do,
and Minister of the Gospel, he only preaching in this confinement, and not generally to all, can never promote the work of Conversion in that extent he ought to do,
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by speaking too favourably of his own Vices, as he must needs do, unless we should suppose an extraordinary Impulse or Violence upon him, which perhaps sometimes is, by Prophesying smooth and pleasant things, such as are more suitable to depraved Nature, he is likely to have a greater influence upon the People,
by speaking too favourably of his own Vices, as he must needs do, unless we should suppose an extraordinary Impulse or Violence upon him, which perhaps sometime is, by Prophesying smooth and pleasant things, such as Are more suitable to depraved Nature, he is likely to have a greater influence upon the People,
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For this is the fundamental Misery of Man, that he submits himself too much to his carnal Affections, by this means advanceing them to an undue strength in him,
For this is the fundamental Misery of Man, that he submits himself too much to his carnal Affections, by this means advancing them to an undue strength in him,
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and then too greedily embraces whatsoever can be contrived to defend and patronise his Vices, which are only the pursuits or gratifications of these Affections,
and then too greedily embraces whatsoever can be contrived to defend and patronise his Vices, which Are only the pursuits or gratifications of these Affections,
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This was the Case of backsliding Israel, and doubtless is still with the generality of Men, he shall have the most Proselytes that gives the greatest liberty to corrupt Nature,
This was the Case of backsliding Israel, and doubtless is still with the generality of Men, he shall have the most Proselytes that gives the greatest liberty to corrupt Nature,
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But we may ask the Question, with the Prophet, And what shall be done in the end thereof? It must needs be a terrible end that must befall these Men, who have thus misled whole Multitudes into Ruine, through their Delusions and false Doctrines.
But we may ask the Question, with the Prophet, And what shall be done in the end thereof? It must needs be a terrible end that must befall these Men, who have thus misled Whole Multitudes into Ruin, through their Delusions and false Doctrines.
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It is absolutely necessary, in order to give a true Judgment in any thing, that the proper Faculty in that Case be in a right Frame and Disposition, otherwise the thing will not appear in its own Natural Qualifications,
It is absolutely necessary, in order to give a true Judgement in any thing, that the proper Faculty in that Case be in a right Frame and Disposition, otherwise the thing will not appear in its own Natural Qualifications,
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So that if the Mind of man be indisposed and out of order, that being the Faculty by which he judges of Divine Things, he can have no just perception of them.
So that if the Mind of man be indisposed and out of order, that being the Faculty by which he judges of Divine Things, he can have no just perception of them.
and how incapable of discerning Spiritual things, that besides the injury done to us, or the imparement of our Original Constitution in the sin of our first Parents, are further depraved with customary Vices,
and how incapable of discerning Spiritual things, that beside the injury done to us, or the imparement of our Original Constitution in the since of our First Parents, Are further depraved with customary Vices,
than blind men can apprehend the Beauty of Colours, or those that are deaf the Harmony of Musick, they both wanting their proper Faculties in their several Cases.
than blind men can apprehend the Beauty of Colours, or those that Are deaf the Harmony of Music, they both wanting their proper Faculties in their several Cases.
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There is a refined sensation, NONLATINALPHABET, as Platinus speaks, which is only obtained from vertuous living, absolutely necessary for our apprehension of Diviner things,
There is a refined sensation,, as Platinus speaks, which is only obtained from virtuous living, absolutely necessary for our apprehension of Diviner things,
Thus he that is a Wine-bibber, and places his whole delight in the silly brisk impertinences of that Liquor, will not be able to discern the true pleasure and satisfaction which is in Temperance;
Thus he that is a Winebibber, and places his Whole delight in the silly brisk impertinences of that Liquour, will not be able to discern the true pleasure and satisfaction which is in Temperance;
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And he that is inslaved to that sordid thing of Covetousness, or has his mind determined to the Possessions of this World, will scarcely be perswaded of the Vertue of Beneficence, and being Charitable.
And he that is enslaved to that sordid thing of Covetousness, or has his mind determined to the Possessions of this World, will scarcely be persuaded of the Virtue of Beneficence, and being Charitable.
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what then will become of me, when through my Charity and the scarceness of the Land, there is nothing left in my hands? Is it not better to reserve my Riches,
what then will become of me, when through my Charity and the scarceness of the Land, there is nothing left in my hands? Is it not better to reserve my Riches,
and provide of my own Store for the evil time, than expose my self to these Uncertainties? This is his depraved opinion of things, and his practice from it;
and provide of my own Store for the evil time, than expose my self to these Uncertainties? This is his depraved opinion of things, and his practice from it;
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but he might consider, if he had freedom for it, what folly it is to rebell against God, who has commanded the Rich to support the Poor, that their abundance should be a supply for the others wants,
but he might Consider, if he had freedom for it, what folly it is to rebel against God, who has commanded the Rich to support the Poor, that their abundance should be a supply for the Others Wants,
when in this neglect of his, or this carnal Wisdom to secure himself, he provokes God to deprive and denude him of all that he has, which he is so retentive of,
when in this neglect of his, or this carnal Wisdom to secure himself, he provokes God to deprive and denude him of all that he has, which he is so retentive of,
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Thus also the proud Person, who is only filled with emptiness, (if I may so speak) or the vain opinion of himself, will not be able to observe the great Vertue of Humility, he will rather account it a very debasement of himself in several instances of it;
Thus also the proud Person, who is only filled with emptiness, (if I may so speak) or the vain opinion of himself, will not be able to observe the great Virtue of Humility, he will rather account it a very debasement of himself in several instances of it;
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and therefore he will more insist upon those Excellencies that Mans Nature is invested with, and upon these thoughts advance himself higher in his own folly; alas!
and Therefore he will more insist upon those Excellencies that men Nature is invested with, and upon these thoughts advance himself higher in his own folly; alas!
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not considering that none of these Prerogatives which Man enjoys, were originally his own, but only through Gods goodness are derived to him from that infinite Ocean of the Divine Nature,
not considering that none of these Prerogatives which Man enjoys, were originally his own, but only through God's Goodness Are derived to him from that infinite Ocean of the Divine Nature,
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but the greatest Argument of a profound Humility in all of us, is the sense of our free descent from these, that we have violated our indispensable obedience to our Maker, in our repeated Sins and Rebellions against him,
but the greatest Argument of a profound Humility in all of us, is the sense of our free descent from these, that we have violated our indispensable Obedience to our Maker, in our repeated Sins and Rebellions against him,
The envious Man, in like manner, will be apt to Apologise for his worst of Vices, affirming that a like portion of things does belong to all men, being equal by Nature, who have the same attainments in them,
The envious Man, in like manner, will be apt to Apologise for his worst of Vices, affirming that a like portion of things does belong to all men, being equal by Nature, who have the same attainments in them,
But in this possession of his he cannot duly consider, which would quite deliver him from his Envy, that God discerns the most hidden Dispositions and Tempers of Men, with their Differences to one another,
But in this possession of his he cannot duly Consider, which would quite deliver him from his Envy, that God discerns the most hidden Dispositions and Tempers of Men, with their Differences to one Another,
and he affords him this scant proportion to prevent Intemperance, or Covetousness, or some other Vices in him, which although he perceives not, who only understands himself from his opportunities, either of Sin or Vertue,
and he affords him this scant proportion to prevent Intemperance, or Covetousness, or Some other Vices in him, which although he perceives not, who only understands himself from his opportunities, either of since or Virtue,
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And the Luxurious and Wanton Person, cannot perceive the heavenly nature of Chastity, and the strict Obligation he has to it, he will rather defend his polluted Practices from the agreement of his Vice, that his very Principles and Constitution prompts him to it,
And the Luxurious and Wanton Person, cannot perceive the heavenly nature of Chastity, and the strict Obligation he has to it, he will rather defend his polluted Practices from the agreement of his Vice, that his very Principles and Constitution prompts him to it,
and 'tis certainly lawful to enjoy the proper satisfactions of our Nature, or else the Wisdom of our Maker might be called in Question, and his Goodness towards us.
and it's Certainly lawful to enjoy the proper satisfactions of our Nature, or Else the Wisdom of our Maker might be called in Question, and his goodness towards us.
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Universally addicted to them? I pass by that wild Assertion of his, that he was the only Deity, who under the several names of the Blessed Trinity, at different times had appeared to Mankind, which yet was the plain Product of his Pride,
Universally addicted to them? I pass by that wild Assertion of his, that he was the only Deity, who under the several names of the Blessed Trinity, At different times had appeared to Mankind, which yet was the plain Product of his Pride,
as is evident from his Conference with the Apostles ( Acts 8.19.) when he would have bought the Holy Ghost of them, that is, the glaring Gift of working Miracles;
as is evident from his Conference with the Apostles (Acts 8.19.) when he would have bought the Holy Ghost of them, that is, the glaring Gift of working Miracles;
I say, I pass by this, as being a meer Delusion of his upon the People, which from the Sense of Humane Infirmities, he could never perswade himself of.
I say, I pass by this, as being a mere Delusion of his upon the People, which from the Sense of Humane Infirmities, he could never persuade himself of.
but because of those two horrible Vices which they were infected with? First, according to St. Peter's description, that they walked after the Flesh, in the Lust of uncleanness, allowing themselves in the full enjoyments of their Carnal Affections:
but Because of those two horrible Vices which they were infected with? First, according to Saint Peter's description, that they walked After the Flesh, in the Lust of uncleanness, allowing themselves in the full enjoyments of their Carnal Affections:
Or, Secondly, because of their Pride and Insolency, which they had learned from their Master the Magician, not enduring to see others have a pre-eminency, and be Lords over them.
Or, Secondly, Because of their Pride and Insolency, which they had learned from their Master the Magician, not enduring to see Others have a Preeminence, and be lords over them.
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And I am confident that this base Vice, this Spirit of Pride, is the true cause why our Brethren Gnosticks at home, do recede from the Church, that special Place of Grace, and Blessing; and despise their lawful Governours.
And I am confident that this base Vice, this Spirit of Pride, is the true cause why our Brothers Gnostics At home, do recede from the Church, that special Place of Grace, and Blessing; and despise their lawful Governors.
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but because they would not live a Gospel Life, or observe the Holiness of his Doctrine? And why did they affirm it lawful to deny Christ in time of Persecution, but because they had softned their Spirits,
but Because they would not live a Gospel Life, or observe the Holiness of his Doctrine? And why did they affirm it lawful to deny christ in time of Persecution, but Because they had softened their Spirits,
and lost the invincible Christian Courage, in a brute pursuance of their Lusts and Carnal living? For we read of the Primitive Martyrs, that they often abstained from their lawful enjoyments,
and lost the invincible Christian Courage, in a brutus pursuance of their Lustiest and Carnal living? For we read of the Primitive Martyrs, that they often abstained from their lawful enjoyments,
Some Men may fill their Mouths with big Oaths and Imprecations, even till they burst again, in the words of St. Chrysost. (tom. 6. p. 514.) and never be the more credited for that;
some Men may fill their Mouths with big Oaths and Imprecations, even till they burst again, in the words of Saint Chrysostom (tom. 6. p. 514.) and never be the more credited for that;
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when he does incite to the love of God, that most infinitely gracious Being, who has prevented us with so many Blessings, you may see the vehement Pulses and Elevations of his own Heart,
when he does incite to the love of God, that most infinitely gracious Being, who has prevented us with so many Blessings, you may see the vehement Pulses and Elevations of his own Heart,
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and how plainly may one discern his Soul against it? And seeing there is such a general Sympathy in the Nature of Men, that they naturally follow one anothers motions,
and how plainly may one discern his Soul against it? And seeing there is such a general sympathy in the Nature of Men, that they naturally follow one another's motions,
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how must he carry the Souls of the People along with him? And therefore it is the Good Man that is the most prevailing Orator, who leaves no Power to refuse to him,
how must he carry the Souls of the People along with him? And Therefore it is the Good Man that is the most prevailing Orator, who leaves no Power to refuse to him,
And if there should be none of this excitement of Affections, yet there is a proper Air or Spirit in honest Language, plainly discovering a Vertuous Man, which hath a strange Prevalency and Conviction with it.
And if there should be none of this excitement of Affections, yet there is a proper Air or Spirit in honest Language, plainly discovering a Virtuous Man, which hath a strange Prevalency and Conviction with it.
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His dissembled Discourses will certainly want some of those Characters which are always observable in true ones, they will be either such extravagant things,
His dissembled Discourses will Certainly want Some of those Characters which Are always observable in true ones, they will be either such extravagant things,
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Prodit enim se quamlibet custodiatur, simulatio, nec unquam tanta fuerit eloquendi facultas, ut ne titubet ac haereat, quoties ab animo verba dissentiunt.
Prodit enim se quamlibet custodiatur, simulatio, nec unquam tanta fuerit eloquendi facultas, ut ne titubet ac haereat, How often ab animo verba dissentiunt.
Hypocrisie, although it be never so cautiously acted, will declare it self; and there was never such a happy Eloquence, that did not stumble in some circumstance,
Hypocrisy, although it be never so cautiously acted, will declare it self; and there was never such a happy Eloquence, that did not Stumble in Some circumstance,
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and therefore he does not treat them with a due care and circumspection; however Dissimulation is no less a discernable thing to an attentive Observer, for all this.
and Therefore he does not Treat them with a due care and circumspection; however Dissimulation is no less a discernible thing to an attentive Observer, for all this.
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and effectually move the People to the enterprise of Vertue and a good Life. Fourthly, He that Indulges himself in any sinful Courses, cannot speak with sufficient boldness.
and effectually move the People to the enterprise of Virtue and a good Life. Fourthly, He that Indulges himself in any sinful Courses, cannot speak with sufficient boldness.
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for generally Men have too much love to their own Persons, or to the Animal part of them, which has this influence with it, that it lays a prejudice upon them,
for generally Men have too much love to their own Persons, or to the Animal part of them, which has this influence with it, that it lays a prejudice upon them,
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That which is urged upon them as Profuseness, they esteem nothing more than an honest Liberality, a generous and bountiful temper of Spirit, that does much more good in the World,
That which is urged upon them as Profuseness, they esteem nothing more than an honest Liberality, a generous and bountiful temper of Spirit, that does much more good in the World,
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but then how angry will such Men be, how full of Stomach and Indignation towards those Charitable Men, that only fasten their deserved Guilt and Vices upon them? How will they revile them for their just Reproof? And whilst they are discharging the greatest Office of Kindness to them, viz. Reclaiming them from the Error of their ways, they will only represent them in the stile of Slanderers,
but then how angry will such Men be, how full of Stomach and Indignation towards those Charitable Men, that only fasten their deserved Gilded and Vices upon them? How will they revile them for their just Reproof? And while they Are discharging the greatest Office of Kindness to them, viz. Reclaiming them from the Error of their ways, they will only represent them in the style of Slanderers,
But there is a worse sort of men to deal with than these, namely, such as having contracted long Habits of their Vices, have now no due resentment of them, not so much from ignorance at the beginning,
But there is a Worse sort of men to deal with than these, namely, such as having contracted long Habits of their Vices, have now no due resentment of them, not so much from ignorance At the beginning,
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and so hinder their greater satisfaction in them, which through the hardness of their Hearts, they could more obtain without this External Suggestion, and reminding of them;
and so hinder their greater satisfaction in them, which through the hardness of their Hearts, they could more obtain without this External Suggestion, and reminding of them;
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How many have suffered in this necessary part of Charity, for reprehending their Brethren, and endeavouring their amendment? Almost all the Old Prophets are instances in this kind,
How many have suffered in this necessary part of Charity, for reprehending their Brothers, and endeavouring their amendment? Almost all the Old prophets Are instances in this kind,
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So that the Ministers of the Gospel, may fitly be represented under that simile which the Prophet Jeremiah was (Chap. 1.18.) That God has made them a defensed City,
So that the Ministers of the Gospel, may fitly be represented under that simile which the Prophet Jeremiah was (Chap. 1.18.) That God has made them a defenced city,
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If his eyes were opened, and he should see whole Legions of Devils marching against him (which indeed they always do, especially in this Business of Conversion,
If his eyes were opened, and he should see Whole Legions of Devils marching against him (which indeed they always do, especially in this Business of Conversion,
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His Office consists in this Charitable thing of reprehension, and he must perform it for his own security, according to that of the Prophet Ezekiel (33.7, 8, 9. Son of man I have set thee a Watchman unto the House of Israel,
His Office consists in this Charitable thing of reprehension, and he must perform it for his own security, according to that of the Prophet Ezekielem (33.7, 8, 9. Son of man I have Set thee a Watchman unto the House of Israel,
When I say unto the Wicked, O Wicked Man thou shalt surely dye, if thou dost not speak to warn the Wicked from his way, that Wicked man shall dye in his Iniquity,
When I say unto the Wicked, Oh Wicked Man thou shalt surely die, if thou dost not speak to warn the Wicked from his Way, that Wicked man shall die in his Iniquity,
This therefore he must do for self-preservation, in that true respect of his own Soul. And now, who is sufficient for these things? Indeed none else but the Good Man. He has the courage of Vertue in him,
This Therefore he must do for self-preservation, in that true respect of his own Soul. And now, who is sufficient for these things? Indeed none Else but the Good Man. He has the courage of Virtue in him,
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and therefore he has no such apprehension of these outward Sufferings, nor would he save the Greatest Danger in the neglect of one instance of doing good, indeed if he should, he would be a loser by it.
and Therefore he has not such apprehension of these outward Sufferings, nor would he save the Greatest Danger in the neglect of one instance of doing good, indeed if he should, he would be a loser by it.
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Hast thou found me, O mine Enemy? Yes, says he, I have found thee, because thou hast sold thy self to work evil in the sight of the Lord, (1 Kings 21.20.) And how boldly doth St. Paul reason of Righteousness, Temperance,
Hast thou found me, Oh mine Enemy? Yes, Says he, I have found thee, Because thou hast sold thy self to work evil in the sighed of the Lord, (1 Kings 21.20.) And how boldly does Saint Paul reason of Righteousness, Temperance,
and Judgment to come, before Felix, who was guilty of both the contrary Vices, which must needs make a Judgment a more sensible thing to him, ( Acts 24.) But why should I recount any more of these Heroes? Did they not all speak the same things? Were they not all inspired with the same Confidence? This is the Noble Temper,
and Judgement to come, before Felix, who was guilty of both the contrary Vices, which must needs make a Judgement a more sensible thing to him, (Acts 24.) But why should I recount any more of these Heroes? Did they not all speak the same things? Were they not all inspired with the same Confidence? This is the Noble Temper,
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and Resolution of Vertue, which these Holy Men had such an exceeding share of. But Vice is a Poor-spirited and Base thing, it dares not engage with any Difficulties;
and Resolution of Virtue, which these Holy Men had such an exceeding share of. But Vice is a Poor-spirited and Base thing, it dares not engage with any Difficulties;
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and then what a Sneaking Spirit does appear in him? how does he betray his Bosom-Iniquities, at the naming of them in another? Or if haply he be not Guilty of the same things,
and then what a Sneaking Spirit does appear in him? how does he betray his Bosom-Iniquities, At the naming of them in Another? Or if haply he be not Guilty of the same things,
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And therefore how unfit is he for the Sacred Ministry, which requires so much Confidence in the Discharge of it? and how only qualified is the Good Man, who has all Fears removed from him,
And Therefore how unfit is he for the Sacred Ministry, which requires so much Confidence in the Discharge of it? and how only qualified is the Good Man, who has all Fears removed from him,
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and therefore can freely rebuke Vice, and use a due boldness upon all occasions for it? 5ly. He that gives himself the Liberty of any open Vice, cannot speak with sufficient Authority;
and Therefore can freely rebuke Vice, and use a due boldness upon all occasions for it? 5ly. He that gives himself the Liberty of any open Vice, cannot speak with sufficient authority;
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and had the better Judgment of Good Morals in them, they were carried into an limplicit Faith of things, from their great esteem of their Master, that his larger Knowledge, being attended with Integrity of Life, would by no means Impose upon them.
and had the better Judgement of Good Morals in them, they were carried into an limplicit Faith of things, from their great esteem of their Master, that his larger Knowledge, being attended with Integrity of Life, would by no means Impose upon them.
And indeed these two Qualifications, a larger Knowledge, and Integrity of Life, with a due Gravity of Conversation, must needs be very Prevalent upon all those that know, and are acquainted with them.
And indeed these two Qualifications, a larger Knowledge, and Integrity of Life, with a due Gravity of Conversation, must needs be very Prevalent upon all those that know, and Are acquainted with them.
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And his Discourses will not only be a strong dissuasive from Sin, but his very silent Person will have the same effect in it, none daring to commit any Undecent thing,
And his Discourses will not only be a strong dissuasive from since, but his very silent Person will have the same Effect in it, none daring to commit any Undecent thing,
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so that his words are Powerful upon his Hearers, and always enforces both a ready Assent and Conformity to them? If he reprove them for any known Sin,
so that his words Are Powerful upon his Hearers, and always inforces both a ready Assent and Conformity to them? If he reprove them for any known since,
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if perchance he gives them some sober Instruction, they'l presently entertain him with that common Derision, Physitian heal thy self, give a Proof of thy Skill and Sincerity in thy own Cure,
if perchance he gives them Some Sobrium Instruction, They'll presently entertain him with that Common Derision, physician heal thy self, give a Proof of thy Skill and Sincerity in thy own Cure,
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And therefore, upon this Account also, it mightily concerns the Ministers of the Gospel to be very Spotless Men, that according to the Apostle (Titus 2.15.) they may rebuke with all Authority,
And Therefore, upon this Account also, it mightily concerns the Ministers of the Gospel to be very Spotless Men, that according to the Apostle (Titus 2.15.) they may rebuke with all authority,
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and have a more forcing and irresistible Influence upon their Charge. 6ly. A Vicious man cannot be Industrious enough in his High Calling, or that great Concern of Saving Souls;
and have a more forcing and irresistible Influence upon their Charge. 6ly. A Vicious man cannot be Industria enough in his High Calling, or that great Concern of Saving Souls;
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because in this means Men have a special Assistance with them, than the greatest Natural Parts and quickness can promise themselves, in their own confidence,
Because in this means Men have a special Assistance with them, than the greatest Natural Parts and quickness can promise themselves, in their own confidence,
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and that blessed Consequence and supply of Grace to it. First then, He must constantly Preach the Word, Reprove, Rebuke, Exhort with all long Suffering,
and that blessed Consequence and supply of Grace to it. First then, He must constantly Preach the Word, Reprove, Rebuke, Exhort with all long Suffering,
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and never neglect the solemn opportunites of it, lest through any careless intermission of his, some Soul should perish for want of timely Advice and Counsel,
and never neglect the solemn opportunities of it, lest through any careless intermission of his, Some Soul should perish for want of timely advice and Counsel,
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And in this discharge he must remember, that Preaching the Gospel is a very grave and serious thing, according to the important Truths therein delivered,
And in this discharge he must Remember, that Preaching the Gospel is a very grave and serious thing, according to the important Truths therein Delivered,
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And besides, he must bestow a due Care and Labour in it, that his Discourses in Gods Embassie be not Rude and Slovenly, that can only prevail upon silly Women laden with sin;
And beside, he must bestow a due Care and Labour in it, that his Discourses in God's Embassy be not Rude and Slovenly, that can only prevail upon silly Women laden with since;
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but that they may approve themselves to the Judgments of Men, and convince a larger Capacity, which being determined to an ill Life, can offer some more than ordinary defence for it.
but that they may approve themselves to the Judgments of Men, and convince a larger Capacity, which being determined to an ill Life, can offer Some more than ordinary defence for it.
The Minister exposes God's Cause in a careless Reprehension of any Sin, and only confirms a more Sagacious Practitioner in it; when he offers no probable. Discourse, or Inducement against it;
The Minister exposes God's Cause in a careless Reprehension of any since, and only confirms a more Sagacious Practitioner in it; when he offers no probable. Discourse, or Inducement against it;
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will they not too properly call it, The foolishness of Preaching? And shall not we change that Calumny of the Apostle from the conceited Corinthians, into an undeniable Truth concerning our selves? It is impossible that Extempory talk, considering the nature of Humane Reason, that it being such a narrow and confined thing, always proceeds in a Progressive manner,
will they not too properly call it, The foolishness of Preaching? And shall not we change that Calumny of the Apostle from the conceited Corinthians, into an undeniable Truth Concerning our selves? It is impossible that Extempore talk, considering the nature of Humane Reason, that it being such a narrow and confined thing, always proceeds in a Progressive manner,
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when they were called to the propagation of the Gospel, did readily comply to it, (a ready compliance being all that they were capable of,) and therefore,
when they were called to the propagation of the Gospel, did readily comply to it, (a ready compliance being all that they were capable of,) and Therefore,
and if any one should tell me, in whom I should see no concurrence of his own Industry, that he were inabled to speak from the Spirit, I should only reply, That he was an impudent Impostor for that Assertion;
and if any one should tell me, in whom I should see no concurrence of his own Industry, that he were enabled to speak from the Spirit, I should only reply, That he was an impudent Impostor for that Assertion;
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we who live in the peace of the Gospel, and have all the advantantages to study and understand the Christian Doctrine, in the due use of our own Reason, and common Grace with that, we have no need of it,
we who live in the peace of the Gospel, and have all the advantantages to study and understand the Christian Doctrine, in the due use of our own Reason, and Common Grace with that, we have no need of it,
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and therefore that Knowledge of the Gospel-doctrines, which we attain to in the Humane means of our Studies, with the common Influence of Gods Spirit, is as certain and unquestionable,
and Therefore that Knowledge of the Gospel-doctrines, which we attain to in the Humane means of our Studies, with the Common Influence of God's Spirit, is as certain and unquestionable,
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Now then, there being no extraordinary Effusions upon Preachers in our days, nor any justifiable occasion for it, such as might engage God to such an Instance;
Now then, there being no extraordinary Effusions upon Preachers in our days, nor any justifiable occasion for it, such as might engage God to such an Instance;
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as we ought to do, and not reflect Incoherence and Nonsense upon him, in the neglect of our own Faculties, and want of Heavenly assistance because of that, and so preclude any good effect of our Preaching,
as we ought to do, and not reflect Incoherence and Nonsense upon him, in the neglect of our own Faculties, and want of Heavenly assistance Because of that, and so preclude any good Effect of our Preaching,
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nay, promote a very ill one from it, that Men despise this Holy Ordinance, and in some process Religion it self, through the rude discharge of it? And therefore Preaching being now in a more Humane manner,
nay, promote a very ill one from it, that Men despise this Holy Ordinance, and in Some process Religion it self, through the rude discharge of it? And Therefore Preaching being now in a more Humane manner,
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And perhaps, which is the Opinion of Great Men, and as able and expert in Preaching as any, one Sermon in a Week, suppose there should be nothing else to divide his time with, that thing is indeed a sufficient Task for one Man, to be performed with those due thoughts and gravity that belongs to it.
And perhaps, which is the Opinion of Great Men, and as able and expert in Preaching as any, one Sermon in a Week, suppose there should be nothing Else to divide his time with, that thing is indeed a sufficient Task for one Man, to be performed with those due thoughts and gravity that belongs to it.
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as Priests, and Deacons, and Sub-Deacons, and Readers (NONLATINALPHABET) every one for their proper Office. And although there were two appropriate to the Priests, Preaching the Words, and Administring the Sacraments;
as Priests, and Deacons, and Sub-Deacons, and Readers () every one for their proper Office. And although there were two Appropriate to the Priests, Preaching the Words, and Administering the Sacraments;
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as the Apostle speaks, 1 ( Tim. 5.17.) they had this sole Province upon them, which seems to be the Precept of this same Apostle, in another place, ( Rom. 12.7, 8.) He that hath the gift of Ministry, let him wait on his Ministry;
as the Apostle speaks, 1 (Tim. 5.17.) they had this sole Province upon them, which seems to be the Precept of this same Apostle, in Another place, (Rom. 12.7, 8.) He that hath the gift of Ministry, let him wait on his Ministry;
If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your Carnal things? Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things, live of the things of the temple? And they which wait at the altar, are partakers with the altar? Even so hath the Lord ordained, that they which Preach the Gospel should live of the Gospel.
If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your Carnal things? Do you not know that they which minister about holy things, live of the things of the temple? And they which wait At the altar, Are partakers with the altar? Even so hath the Lord ordained, that they which Preach the Gospel should live of the Gospel.
And now from hence to represent Mens Iniquity to them, what a small Compensation do they commonly make for the whole Imployment of a Preacher, that being now in a more industrious way, (besides the whole Complicated Business of Holy Orders that they require of him) nay,
And now from hence to represent Men's Iniquity to them, what a small Compensation do they commonly make for the Whole Employment of a Preacher, that being now in a more Industria Way, (beside the Whole Complicated Business of Holy Order that they require of him) nay,
I could wish this, for the Freedom of the Ministry, and the Common advantage in that thing, that those of the Priestly Function might not be tempted only to Prophesie smooth things,
I could wish this, for the Freedom of the Ministry, and the Common advantage in that thing, that those of the Priestly Function might not be tempted only to Prophesy smooth things,
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or indeed to sell them to Schism and Rebellion, for pieces of Bread and handfuls of Barley, as the Prophet speaks, ( Ezek. 13.19.) Which I wish we had not too much experienced in our days,
or indeed to fell them to Schism and Rebellion, for Pieces of Bred and handfuls of Barley, as the Prophet speaks, (Ezekiel 13.19.) Which I wish we had not too much experienced in our days,
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he that maintains this Office, must not only direct his Discourses Universally against Sin, but against all the several sorts and kinds of it, there scarce being any which may not justly be expected to reign in some Individual of a Common Assembly;
he that maintains this Office, must not only Direct his Discourses Universally against since, but against all the several sorts and Kinds of it, there scarce being any which may not justly be expected to Reign in Some Individu of a Common Assembly;
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as Aristotle well observes, is so large and manifold (NONLATINALPHABET, Eth. p. 29.) Vertue, which ought to be the scope and measure of all our Actions,
as Aristotle well observes, is so large and manifold (, Eth. p. 29.) Virtue, which ought to be the scope and measure of all our Actions,
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And he must not only give a particular Scheme of all Sins, but likewise represent their proper Aggravations, with those dismal Consequences that do attend the continuance in them,
And he must not only give a particular Scheme of all Sins, but likewise represent their proper Aggravations, with those dismal Consequences that do attend the Continuance in them,
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so that he must take a special heed to his Doctrine, if he preach up the Allowances of the Gospel, that that does not require a perfect unsinning Obedience,
so that he must take a special heed to his Doctrine, if he preach up the Allowances of the Gospel, that that does not require a perfect unsinning obedience,
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yet bolder Spirited Christians, that think too well of themselves, and from that Selfish respect or Opinion, do not sufficiently distinguish between Wilfull Sins,
yet bolder Spirited Christians, that think too well of themselves, and from that Selfish respect or Opinion, do not sufficiently distinguish between Wilful Sins,
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yet others being conscious to themselves of their frequent Miscarriages, and imputing too little to Humane Imbecillity, or the inherent appetites of a sensual Nature, will be apt to fall into despair from this Doctrine,
yet Others being conscious to themselves of their frequent Miscarriages, and imputing too little to Humane Imbecility, or the inherent appetites of a sensual Nature, will be apt to fallen into despair from this Doctrine,
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and because they cannot attain to an absolute Righteousness, perhaps they'll endeavour after none at all, becoming careless and stupid in the work of their Salvation,
and Because they cannot attain to an absolute Righteousness, perhaps They'll endeavour After none At all, becoming careless and stupid in the work of their Salvation,
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but he must always intermingle, or jointly apply the Consolations of the Gospel, as St. Paul advises in the instance of the most abominable Offender, (2 Cor. 2.7, 8) that so they may have a due encouragement to Repentance and a good Life;
but he must always intermingle, or jointly apply the Consolations of the Gospel, as Saint Paul advises in the instance of the most abominable Offender, (2 Cor. 2.7, 8) that so they may have a due encouragement to Repentance and a good Life;
Lest therefore this effect of too much Sorrow should follow from a Discourse of Mens Terrours, in a more likely Disposition for it, he must in the Language of the Prophet,
Lest Therefore this Effect of too much Sorrow should follow from a Discourse of Men's Terrors, in a more likely Disposition for it, he must in the Language of the Prophet,
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and in the Office of Christ, whose Minister he is, (Isa. 61.3.) appoint unto them that mourn in Sion beauty for ashes, the oyl of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.
and in the Office of christ, whose Minister he is, (Isaiah 61.3.) appoint unto them that mourn in Sion beauty for Ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the Spirit of heaviness.
And then, whether in Preaching, or private Conference, he most especially endeavour imploying a main part of his Care and Diligence in that thing, to convince the Gainsayers,
And then, whither in Preaching, or private Conference, he most especially endeavour employing a main part of his Care and Diligence in that thing, to convince the Gainsayers,
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or bring back those that are departed from us, he must not satisfie himself with their known obstinacy, that they are almost irreclaimable because of that,
or bring back those that Are departed from us, he must not satisfy himself with their known obstinacy, that they Are almost irreclaimable Because of that,
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and the free Circulation of all Heavenly Graces, as the Apostle illustrates by the similitude of the Head and Members in the Natural Body, ( Eph. 4.15.
and the free Circulation of all Heavenly Graces, as the Apostle illustrates by the similitude of the Head and Members in the Natural Body, (Ephesians 4.15.
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Col. 2.19.) And therefore those that divide from the Church, or cut themselves off from Communion with it, they have not that special relation of Members to Christ,
Col. 2.19.) And Therefore those that divide from the Church, or Cut themselves off from Communion with it, they have not that special Relation of Members to christ,
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and so cannot enjoy such a free intercourse of Grace from him, or any certain hopes of Eternal Happiness in his Mediation for Mankind, both which are dispensed consequentially to one another, in this relation of Membership to him.
and so cannot enjoy such a free intercourse of Grace from him, or any certain hope's of Eternal Happiness in his Mediation for Mankind, both which Are dispensed consequentially to one Another, in this Relation of Membership to him.
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All that can be said for such Persons is, That they having voluntarily cast themselves out of those means of Salvation which God has appointed, are left to his extraordinary Mercy, in a much worse case than many of the Heathens,
All that can be said for such Persons is, That they having voluntarily cast themselves out of those means of Salvation which God has appointed, Are left to his extraordinary Mercy, in a much Worse case than many of the heathens,
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And now, if possibly these Men should affirm themselves to be the true Church, and so think to remove this Consequence from them, it is very demonstrable, that our Church is not only the most reasonable Institution of a Church, which may be even defended in a rational way, without the advantage of Antiquity,
And now, if possibly these Men should affirm themselves to be the true Church, and so think to remove this Consequence from them, it is very demonstrable, that our Church is not only the most reasonable Institution of a Church, which may be even defended in a rational Way, without the advantage of Antiquity,
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but the very Ectype from the Apostles, or the nearest resemblance of their Platform, and the most Apostolick in the World, which none can deny without betraying a lamentable defect in Primitive History.
but the very Ectype from the Apostles, or the nearest resemblance of their Platform, and the most Apostolic in the World, which none can deny without betraying a lamentable defect in Primitive History.
that is, who either will not Conform with an Episcopal Church, or Christian Society, governed in the most Primitive manner by Bishops, whom St. Cyprian so often styles the Principles of Unity,
that is, who either will not Conform with an Episcopal Church, or Christian Society, governed in the most Primitive manner by Bishops, whom Saint Cyprian so often styles the Principles of Unity,
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And therefore the Novatians, Donatists, Meletians, who maintained another Head of Union, namely, the Martyrs, were all accounted Schismaticks by him, and other Fathers;
And Therefore the Novatians, Donatists, Meletians, who maintained Another Head of union, namely, the Martyrs, were all accounted Schismatics by him, and other Father's;
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or those who will not submit to the Primitive Discipline of the Church, which was setled and instituted by the Apostles, they may well be said to renounce,
or those who will not submit to the Primitive Discipline of the Church, which was settled and instituted by the Apostles, they may well be said to renounce,
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Especially those that will not Communicate in the Sacraments of the Church, these being the essential Bonds of of its Communion, they must needs be accounted as divided Branches, and not of that Society;
Especially those that will not Communicate in the Sacraments of the Church, these being the essential Bonds of of its Communion, they must needs be accounted as divided Branches, and not of that Society;
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And now after all this, if we consider the Apostles account of Schism, which more plainly expresses the danger thereof, seeing it has the same relation to our Church,
And now After all this, if we Consider the Apostles account of Schism, which more plainly Expresses the danger thereof, seeing it has the same Relation to our Church,
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and more inforce a Reformation; ( Gal. 5.19.) where he reckons up Strife, Seditions, Heresies, with those other abominable works of the Flesh, that does exclude from the Kingdom of God;
and more enforce a Reformation; (Gal. 5.19.) where he reckons up Strife, Seditions, Heresies, with those other abominable works of the Flesh, that does exclude from the Kingdom of God;
and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? And St. Jude saith the same thing, that those who separate themselves are sensual, having not the Spirit; (vers.
and strife, and divisions, Are you not carnal, and walk as men? And Saint U^de Says the same thing, that those who separate themselves Are sensual, having not the Spirit; (vers.
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it is this same Pride or Covetousness, and some secular advantages from it, that affords the reason of all Dissenters, which indeed are as carnal things,
it is this same Pride or Covetousness, and Some secular advantages from it, that affords the reason of all Dissenters, which indeed Are as carnal things,
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And I am confident that if our Non-conforming Brethren should honestly examine themselves in their own minds, they would find, where profit does not determine, a great Preference of themselves,
And I am confident that if our Nonconforming Brothers should honestly examine themselves in their own minds, they would find, where profit does not determine, a great Preference of themselves,
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whether from themselves, or had it more excusably derived to them through Education; yet this is in them, namely, a Self-applause, and contempt of others;
whither from themselves, or had it more excusably derived to them through Education; yet this is in them, namely, a Self-applause, and contempt of Others;
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or Imposthume of theirs, to advance some Sobriety in them, and a just Opinion of themselves, which only will make them capable of Conviction, or Reconcilement to the Church.
or Imposthume of theirs, to advance Some Sobriety in them, and a just Opinion of themselves, which only will make them capable of Conviction, or Reconcilement to the Church.
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And then he may also offer the civil sin of Separation, or Disobedience to Lawful Authority, in dividing from a National Church, to which Uniformity is absolutely necessary;
And then he may also offer the civil since of Separation, or Disobedience to Lawful authority, in dividing from a National Church, to which Uniformity is absolutely necessary;
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And therefore the Minister must inforce the indispensible Obligation that those of any Society, or Government are under, to conform with the publick expression of Religion,
And Therefore the Minister must enforce the indispensible Obligation that those of any Society, or Government Are under, to conform with the public expression of Religion,
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and nothing can justifie a Division from it, but only sinful terms of Communion with it, which I am certain none can charge with any colour of Argument,
and nothing can justify a Division from it, but only sinful terms of Communion with it, which I am certain none can charge with any colour of Argument,
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And then he may farther represent the great Blessings of Ʋnity, which in their Separation they deprive themselves of, when the Publick Service is an Ʋniform thing,
And then he may farther represent the great Blessings of Ʋnity, which in their Separation they deprive themselves of, when the Public Service is an Ʋniform thing,
and our Prayers are sent up from an unanimous Consent, which gives the greatest prevalence to them, according to that of the Psalmist, comprehending the true Church of God,
and our Prayers Are sent up from an unanimous Consent, which gives the greatest prevalence to them, according to that of the Psalmist, comprehending the true Church of God,
And moreover, it is not only very decorus, but there seems to be a necessity for it, that they should maintain an inviolable Peace and Uniformity among themselves, who all pretend to be of one body or Christian Community, all lay claim to one Spirit, the Eternal Comforter, all are called into one hope of their calling, all acknowledge one Lord, the Head and Redeemer of his Church one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all,
And moreover, it is not only very decorus, but there seems to be a necessity for it, that they should maintain an inviolable Peace and Uniformity among themselves, who all pretend to be of one body or Christian Community, all lay claim to one Spirit, the Eternal Comforter, all Are called into one hope of their calling, all acknowledge one Lord, the Head and Redeemer of his Church one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all,
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and through all, and in as all, as the Apostle argues, Eph. 4.3. And in all this management, I am apt to think, that although Pride and Prejudice,
and through all, and in as all, as the Apostle argues, Ephesians 4.3. And in all this management, I am apt to think, that although Pride and Prejudice,
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but rather engage him in a bold defence of himself, and his Errors, both together, that he may thus remove such an Aspersion from him; this indeed is very dis-ingenuous;
but rather engage him in a bold defence of himself, and his Errors, both together, that he may thus remove such an Aspersion from him; this indeed is very disingenuous;
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And therefore those Unchristian Preachers, that use Railing in their Sermons, besides a base Temper they have antecedently in them, they are rather guilty of fortifying People in their ill Courses,
And Therefore those Unchristian Preachers, that use Railing in their Sermons, beside a base Temper they have antecedently in them, they Are rather guilty of fortifying People in their ill Courses,
and we read that Michael, when contending with the Devil himself, he durst not bring a railing accusation against him, (Jud. 9.) And the other Angels did behave themselves in the same manner, (2 Pet. 2.11.) so that to bestow ill language upon any, besides the inefficacy of it to any good Purpose, can never be justified in any Person;
and we read that Michael, when contending with the devil himself, he durst not bring a railing accusation against him, (Jud. 9.) And the other Angels did behave themselves in the same manner, (2 Pet. 2.11.) so that to bestow ill language upon any, beside the inefficacy of it to any good Purpose, can never be justified in any Person;
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indeed in respect to a good Conscience he cannot do it, (and whether it be advisable in the State, 'tis not for me to determine.) The example of St. Paul, (1 Cor. 9.20.21.) who was a Jew in some instances,
indeed in respect to a good Conscience he cannot do it, (and whither it be advisable in the State, it's not for me to determine.) The Exampl of Saint Paul, (1 Cor. 9.20.21.) who was a Jew in Some instances,
and a Canonical Obedience to that. And I dare say that St. Paul was as punctual an Observer of the Decrees of that first General Council held at Jerusalem, (Acts. 15.20.) as any of us can be of those of our own National Church;
and a Canonical obedience to that. And I Dare say that Saint Paul was as punctual an Observer of the Decrees of that First General Council held At Jerusalem, (Acts. 15.20.) as any of us can be of those of our own National Church;
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and therefore when this Method of Gentleness will not prevail upon them, then it is necessary that he proceed to that extream thing of Ecclesiastical Censures, or the Discipline of the Church, as our Saviour lays down, ( Mat. 18.17.) which was the constant Practise of the Apostles,
and Therefore when this Method of Gentleness will not prevail upon them, then it is necessary that he proceed to that extreme thing of Ecclesiastical Censures, or the Discipline of the Church, as our Saviour lays down, (Mathew 18.17.) which was the constant practice of the Apostles,
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And indeed this is the most proper Method to reduce and reclaim an Obstinate Sinner, who most likely in a due Punishment may have his prejudice much abated,
And indeed this is the most proper Method to reduce and reclaim an Obstinate Sinner, who most likely in a due Punishment may have his prejudice much abated,
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or if this Effect fail upon himself, through an inflexible hardness, yet his circumstance may be very Beneficial to others, to deter them from the like Offences;
or if this Effect fail upon himself, through an inflexible hardness, yet his circumstance may be very Beneficial to Others, to deter them from the like Offences;
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And I am Confident that our indulgence to obstinate Sinners, whether in the Church, or Dissenters from it, who through their Obstinacy have almost lost their right to our Christian Charity,
And I am Confident that our indulgence to obstinate Sinners, whither in the Church, or Dissenters from it, who through their Obstinacy have almost lost their right to our Christian Charity,
and that numerous Separation from it, and we shall never deliver our selves from these two, till we reassume this Primitive Discipline and only Remedy of them.
and that numerous Separation from it, and we shall never deliver our selves from these two, till we reassume this Primitive Discipline and only Remedy of them.
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This is the Province of a Preacher, and these good things, or these Precepts of Holiness, he must inculcate upon his Charge, not after the manner of Men,
This is the Province of a Preacher, and these good things, or these Precepts of Holiness, he must inculcate upon his Charge, not After the manner of Men,
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he must consider that he is Christs Proxy here upon Earth, and therefore he ought to treat with Men after the same affectionate manner, that he did, calling them to Repentance and Reformation of their Lives, with such a Compassion towards them;
he must Consider that he is Christ Proxy Here upon Earth, and Therefore he ought to Treat with Men After the same affectionate manner, that he did, calling them to Repentance and Reformation of their Lives, with such a Compassion towards them;
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And then 'tis another important Office of his to visit the Sick, those that lye upon the Bed of languishing, to assist their Devotions, to afford them his Ghostly Counsel, in the method of their Repentance, which may be most proper for them, using all possible endeavours to deliver a Soul into the hands of Christ,
And then it's Another important Office of his to visit the Sick, those that lie upon the Bed of languishing, to assist their Devotions, to afford them his Ghostly Counsel, in the method of their Repentance, which may be most proper for them, using all possible endeavours to deliver a Soul into the hands of christ,
All this he must do in this great employment of saving Souls, which if he perform well, with that special regard and diligence that he ought to do, let God deal with his People as he pleases,
All this he must do in this great employment of Saving Souls, which if he perform well, with that special regard and diligence that he ought to do, let God deal with his People as he Pleases,
but if he doth not thus discharge himself, woe unto him, yea, ten thousand woes, all the Coals and Miseries of his neglected Charge shall be heaped upon him.
but if he does not thus discharge himself, woe unto him, yea, ten thousand woes, all the Coals and Misery's of his neglected Charge shall be heaped upon him.
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And now who may we suppose will faithfully perform all this, there must certainly be some great incitement, some prevailing motive or other, in order to it? He must be invigorated with a strange Zeal, which only will furnish him with a due patience to that purpose:
And now who may we suppose will faithfully perform all this, there must Certainly be Some great incitement, Some prevailing motive or other, in order to it? He must be invigorated with a strange Zeal, which only will furnish him with a due patience to that purpose:
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as appears from that strange imprecation ( Rom. 9.3.) when he wished himself accursed from Christ for their sake, that is, to be excluded from the Communion of Christs Church, which hath such certain Hopes and Blessings in it,
as appears from that strange imprecation (Rom. 9.3.) when he wished himself accursed from christ for their sake, that is, to be excluded from the Communion of Christ Church, which hath such certain Hope's and Blessings in it,
and then having this complicated Motive in him, how does he labour to gain Proselytes in the Christian Faith? How does he become a servant, a labourer with his own hands? Depriving himself of the rewards of the Altar:
and then having this complicated Motive in him, how does he labour to gain Proselytes in the Christian Faith? How does he become a servant, a labourer with his own hands? Depriving himself of the rewards of the Altar:
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and having a Soul so full of Heaven, where he had once been, he mightily despised the Pomps and Pageantry of this World, which indeed any good Christian would do, especially upon his advantage of an interview of them both;
and having a Soul so full of Heaven, where he had once been, he mightily despised the Pomps and Pageantry of this World, which indeed any good Christian would do, especially upon his advantage of an interview of them both;
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But Vicious Men, wanting these two Motives, or double Principle in their Spirits, viz. An ardent Love of God; for if they were possessed of this, they would not continue in any willful Sin, which is Enmity against him; and also, a hearty concern for the Good of Men, the reflex act of the former;
But Vicious Men, wanting these two Motives, or double Principle in their Spirits, viz. an Ardent Love of God; for if they were possessed of this, they would not continue in any wilful since, which is Enmity against him; and also, a hearty concern for the Good of Men, the reflex act of the former;
But Seventhly, Supposing that a Vicious Man could be sound in his Principles, and industrious in his Calling, with the other requisites of a Minister, that I have here mentioned, which I believe is morally impossible,
But Seventhly, Supposing that a Vicious Man could be found in his Principles, and Industria in his Calling, with the other requisites of a Minister, that I have Here mentioned, which I believe is morally impossible,
but the worser Examples, because of the depraved Inclinations of Humane Nature, which we have either wholly contracted, or much improved upon us; these Examples are more spreading:
but the Worse Examples, Because of the depraved Inclinations of Humane Nature, which we have either wholly contracted, or much improved upon us; these Examples Are more spreading:
For they will say, at least the more ignorant sort of People, or the more habitual in their Vices, these having more Understanding than we have, are also obliged to a greater Sanctimony, and strictness of living:
For they will say, At least the more ignorant sort of People, or the more habitual in their Vices, these having more Understanding than we have, Are also obliged to a greater Sanctimony, and strictness of living:
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Why therefore should we deprive our selves of those Liberties, and Pleasures, those necessary recompenses of a careful Life, which they enjoy, especially when 'tis probable that our scant knowledge and notion of things does only restrain us? For if either of those Actions were sinful, which we suppose so,
Why Therefore should we deprive our selves of those Liberties, and Pleasures, those necessary recompenses of a careful Life, which they enjoy, especially when it's probable that our scant knowledge and notion of things does only restrain us? For if either of those Actions were sinful, which we suppose so,
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or were attended with such dismal consequences, then certainly they, whose Lips must preserve Knowledge, and who are as nearly concerned in the case as we are, would perceive it, and live otherwise.
or were attended with such dismal consequences, then Certainly they, whose Lips must preserve Knowledge, and who Are as nearly concerned in the case as we Are, would perceive it, and live otherwise.
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not from this Opinion, that such being so indisposed for Holy things, did frustrate the event of them; (for 'twas only one particular Sect of the Donatists, who maintained the Piety of the Minister,
not from this Opinion, that such being so indisposed for Holy things, did frustrate the event of them; (for 'twas only one particular Sect of the Donatists, who maintained the Piety of the Minister,
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as necessary to the efficacy of his Ministry, or the Sacraments administred by him) but especially to prevent the great prevalency of an ill Example upon those below them, by shewing some remarkable instance upon them.
as necessary to the efficacy of his Ministry, or the Sacraments administered by him) but especially to prevent the great prevalency of an ill Exampl upon those below them, by showing Some remarkable instance upon them.
if he hath a vigorous love of God in his Spirit, and fervent Charity towards his Brethren, which is only another branch of it, so that he will refuse no labours,
if he hath a vigorous love of God in his Spirit, and fervent Charity towards his Brothers, which is only Another branch of it, so that he will refuse no labours,
or troublesome enterprises whatsoever, for the advancement of Gods Glory, and the Salvation of Souls, which are only two notions ill divided and the same thing;
or troublesome enterprises whatsoever, for the advancement of God's Glory, and the Salvation of Souls, which Are only two notions ill divided and the same thing;
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And therefore as many of us as have this sacred Imployment upon us, to be Labourers in Christs Vine-yard, must cleanse our selves from all silthiness, both of flesh and spirit, persecting holiness in the fear of the Lord.
And Therefore as many of us as have this sacred Employment upon us, to be Labourers in Christ Vineyard, must cleanse our selves from all filthiness, both of Flesh and Spirit, persecting holiness in the Fear of the Lord.
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Our grent calling requires it from us, not being contented with the common measures of the World, however we must preserve our selves from any thing of Scandal,
Our grent calling requires it from us, not being contented with the Common measures of the World, however we must preserve our selves from any thing of Scandal,
or open Impieties, lest we bring a disparagement to the Gospel, and hinder the influence of it in the minds of Men, they are in a great mistake, that think themselves only fitted for the Ministry by their Learnning, which indifferently is an Instrument, either of Good or Evil, according to the hands it happens to fall into.
or open Impieties, lest we bring a disparagement to the Gospel, and hinder the influence of it in the minds of Men, they Are in a great mistake, that think themselves only fitted for the Ministry by their Learning, which indifferently is an Instrument, either of Good or Evil, according to the hands it happens to fallen into.
And therefore we must especially endeavour after a more signal Holiness, as a just qualification for the Ministry, which is also the best method of attaining to true Learning.
And Therefore we must especially endeavour After a more signal Holiness, as a just qualification for the Ministry, which is also the best method of attaining to true Learning.
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or the best Improvements that we are capable of, (which others can never do in all their unsanctified Labours) according to that of the Psalmist, The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, a good understanding have all they that do thereafter.
or the best Improvements that we Are capable of, (which Others can never do in all their unsanctified Labours) according to that of the Psalmist, The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom, a good understanding have all they that do thereafter.
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And if we do not then so minutely know the several motions and designments of Nature, in her smallest Operations, which some fondly pretend to, the happier we, this argues that we are better imployed,
And if we do not then so minutely know the several motions and designments of Nature, in her Smallest Operations, which Some fondly pretend to, the Happier we, this argues that we Are better employed,
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and that our more useful Contemplations are not interrupted with insignificant and empty subtilties, such as have no influence upon the Mind, towards any Moral improvement of it.
and that our more useful Contemplations Are not interrupted with insignificant and empty subtleties, such as have no influence upon the Mind, towards any Moral improvement of it.
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