Trade preferr'd before religion and Christ made to give place to Mammon represented in a sermon relating to the plantations : first preached at Westminster-Abbey and afterwards in divers churches in London / by Morgan Godwyn ...
— The Mystery of the Tongues betokeneth the preaching of the Gospel, and the open Confession of the Christian Faith, in all those that are possessed with the Holy Ghost.
— The Mystery of the Tongues Betokeneth the preaching of the Gospel, and the open Confessi of the Christian Faith, in all those that Are possessed with the Holy Ghost.
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So that if any Man be a dumb Christian, not professing his Faith openly, but cloaking and Colouring himself for fear of danger, he giveth Men occasion, justly and with good conscience to doubt,
So that if any Man be a dumb Christian, not professing his Faith openly, but cloaking and Colouring himself for Fear of danger, he gives Men occasion, justly and with good conscience to doubt,
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THis Particle [ Also ] standing at our first entrance into the Text, requires us to raise our Eye to the foregoing Words, both of this, and of the former Chapter.
THis Particle [ Also ] standing At our First Entrance into the Text, requires us to raise our Eye to the foregoing Words, both of this, and of the former Chapter.
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And then to create a Resolution and Courage in him suitable thereto, and that he might go on with a steady boldness and assurance in this so hazardous and thankless an Imployment, it is promised that he should be an Iron Pillar, and a brazen Wall, yea, a defenced City against them;
And then to create a Resolution and Courage in him suitable thereto, and that he might go on with a steady boldness and assurance in this so hazardous and thankless an Employment, it is promised that he should be an Iron Pillar, and a brazen Wall, yea, a defenced city against them;
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And that therefore he was not to be afraid or dismayed at their Looks, (that being the worst they should be able to do against him,) for that God himself would most certainly be with him, to preserve and deliver him.
And that Therefore he was not to be afraid or dismayed At their Looks, (that being the worst they should be able to do against him,) for that God himself would most Certainly be with him, to preserve and deliver him.
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and burst their Bonds, had brought them into a plentiful Countrey, which he had designed for them, to eat the fruits thereof, and the goodness thereof.
and burst their Bonds, had brought them into a plentiful Country, which he had designed for them, to eat the fruits thereof, and the Goodness thereof.
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What Iniquity have your Fathers found in Me, that they are gone away far from me? And, Hath a Nation changed their Gods, which are yet no Gods? but my People have changed their glory,
What Iniquity have your Father's found in Me, that they Are gone away Far from me? And, Hath a nation changed their God's, which Are yet no God's? but my People have changed their glory,
and as far as they could ▪ Adding, that they were become cruel, and unthankful, and (which was worst of all) incorrigible; and in a word, worse than the very Heathen.
and as Far as they could ▪ Adding, that they were become cruel, and unthankful, and (which was worst of all) incorrigible; and in a word, Worse than the very Heathen.
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even beyond the proficiency of the most wicked, whom, it seems, they were able to teach. In fine, they are told that they were wholly turned into a degenerate Plant of a strange Vine;
even beyond the proficiency of the most wicked, whom, it seems, they were able to teach. In fine, they Are told that they were wholly turned into a degenerate Plant of a strange Vine;
Which, as bad as it is, is yet exceedingly aggravated by their Impudence in the perpetration, shewing that it was grown into a Fashion, and become costomary amongst them;
Which, as bad as it is, is yet exceedingly aggravated by their Impudence in the perpetration, showing that it was grown into a Fashion, and become costomary among them;
They did, as the Prophet speaks, TRIMM, that is, by false reasonings and Sophistry, and probably sometimes by the loudest Lies defend and assert their Impiety;
They did, as the Prophet speaks, TRIMM, that is, by false reasonings and Sophistry, and probably sometime by the Loudest Lies defend and assert their Impiety;
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But on the contrary, boasted themselves Innocent, proclaimed that they were not polluted, and that they had not sinned, notwithstanding that their way in the Valley, as the Prophet speaks, was so notorious.
But on the contrary, boasted themselves Innocent, proclaimed that they were not polluted, and that they had not sinned, notwithstanding that their Way in the Valley, as the Prophet speaks, was so notorious.
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They might perchance have an Eye unto their MAMMON, and belike, deemed that the necessity and benefit arising to them from their Trade and Commerce with Forreign Nations, would not barely excuse, but even consecrate the Villany.
They might perchance have an Eye unto their MAMMON, and belike, deemed that the necessity and benefit arising to them from their Trade and Commerce with Foreign nations, would not barely excuse, but even consecrate the Villainy.
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but had likewise brought them into a Land, which, as the Prophet Ezekiel expresseth it, he had espied for them, and which was indeed the Glory of all Lands;
but had likewise brought them into a Land, which, as the Prophet Ezekielem Expresses it, he had espied for them, and which was indeed the Glory of all Lands;
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the entire and full possession whereof was given them upon this sole Consideration, and these only Terms, viz. That they should cast away all their Abominations, and become Trumpets of God's Praise,
the entire and full possession whereof was given them upon this sole Consideration, and these only Terms, viz. That they should cast away all their Abominations, and become Trumpets of God's Praise,
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But instead thereof, even from the very time of their first entrance into that Land, they practised all their former Abominations, and that with both Hands earnestly; and instead of declaring, they stifled and concealed his Eternal Counsel, forbidding the preaching of it to the Heathen, that they might [ not ] be saved; and so they pleased not God, and became the murtherers of Souls.
But instead thereof, even from the very time of their First Entrance into that Land, they practised all their former Abominations, and that with both Hands earnestly; and instead of declaring, they stifled and concealed his Eternal Counsel, forbidding the preaching of it to the Heathen, that they might [ not ] be saved; and so they pleased not God, and became the murderers of Souls.
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Which very thing in this Charge doth seem to have been their singular and grand Crime, viz. Their acting in and connivance at the most open and prophane effusion of the Blood of Men's Souls, and that too in that very Land which God had given them to a contrary end and purpose:
Which very thing in this Charge does seem to have been their singular and grand Crime, viz. Their acting in and connivance At the most open and profane effusion of the Blood of Men's Souls, and that too in that very Land which God had given them to a contrary end and purpose:
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And the not decrying nor discountenancing of which Wickedness, by such other of them who possibly might be less active in the perpetration, bringing them also in as Associates and Partizans with the rest,
And the not decrying nor discountenancing of which Wickedness, by such other of them who possibly might be less active in the perpetration, bringing them also in as Associates and Partisans with the rest,
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and cannot be the proper meaning of the Text, which, say they, was intended only to reprove those bloody Immolations of Children, offered without the Gates in the Valley of Hinnom (and so as it were in the Skirts or Suburbs of Jerusalem) unto Moloch; the Words, Innocents, and Poor, manifestly implying no less.
and cannot be the proper meaning of the Text, which, say they, was intended only to reprove those bloody Immolations of Children, offered without the Gates in the Valley of Hinnom (and so as it were in the Skirts or Suburbs of Jerusalem) unto Moloch; the Words, Innocents, and Poor, manifestly implying no less.
Unto the first of which, I answer, That the Words in the Hebrew here rendred by Poor, and Innocents, do not necessarily import the same signification with the English, where Time and Custom have made Innocents, and Infants (or little Children) to be almost synonimous and convertible;
Unto the First of which, I answer, That the Words in the Hebrew Here rendered by Poor, and Innocents, do not necessarily import the same signification with the English, where Time and Custom have made Innocents, and Infants (or little Children) to be almost Synonymous and convertible;
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one that groans under Oppression or Sickness, or some other such like Calamity, and not under bare Poverty only, which is the most natural import of that Adjunct,
one that groans under Oppression or Sickness, or Some other such like Calamity, and not under bore Poverty only, which is the most natural import of that Adjunct,
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who, as they are not capable either to gather or use Riches, so neither can they properly be said to be either rich or poor. These Sufferers therefore were not Children, but Men; possibly,
who, as they Are not capable either to gather or use Riches, so neither can they properly be said to be either rich or poor. These Sufferers Therefore were not Children, but Men; possibly,
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They were Pauperes & Egentes, as the Vulgar Latin and Tremelius do render the Word, which is wholly omitted in the Greek; where they are only called NONLATINALPHABET, (without any mention of their other condition;) signifying insontes, Indemnes, damni expertes, plagis intactas, as well as Innocentes. All which can hardly be understood of little Children: And therefore I cannot so readily assent that our Prophet here intended these.
They were Paupers & Egentes, as the vulgar Latin and Tremelius do render the Word, which is wholly omitted in the Greek; where they Are only called, (without any mention of their other condition;) signifying insontes, Indemnes, damn expertes, plagis intactas, as well as Innocentes. All which can hardly be understood of little Children: And Therefore I cannot so readily assent that our Prophet Here intended these.
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And then to the second part of the Objection, I likewise answer, That this expression of Blood, with relation to the Soul, is divers times used in Holy Scripture;
And then to the second part of the Objection, I likewise answer, That this expression of Blood, with Relation to the Soul, is diverse times used in Holy Scripture;
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particularly by Solomon, Prov. 28. 17. if we consult the Original; In several places also of Ezekiel; and in the Acts by St. Paul, which I shall have further occasion to mention.
particularly by Solomon, Curae 28. 17. if we consult the Original; In several places also of Ezekielem; and in the Acts by Saint Paul, which I shall have further occasion to mention.
And therefore should our Prophet's intention herein happen to be other, (which there is no convincing Argument or reason to prove) yet I shall not in the least scruple to follow the Letter both of the Original, and the rest of the Translations, especially our own.
And Therefore should our Prophet's intention herein happen to be other, (which there is no convincing Argument or reason to prove) yet I shall not in the least scruple to follow the letter both of the Original, and the rest of the Translations, especially our own.
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But from the Words, as I here find them, shall conclude, that there may be and is, at least in some sense or other, such a Sin as this reprehended in the Text, viz. of shedding the Blood, and murthering of Souls.
But from the Words, as I Here find them, shall conclude, that there may be and is, At least in Some sense or other, such a since as this reprehended in the Text, viz. of shedding the Blood, and murdering of Souls.
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Which being dispatch'd, and having discovered some, and those no small spots and stains of this Blood upon our own, no less than upon Jerusalems Skirts and Garments, viz. by our neglecting the Souls of the poor Heathen in our Plantations, (and even here at home.) I shall from the hainousness of the Sin,
Which being dispatched, and having discovered Some, and those no small spots and stains of this Blood upon our own, no less than upon Jerusalems Skirts and Garments, viz. by our neglecting the Souls of the poor Heathen in our Plantations, (and even Here At home.) I shall from the heinousness of the since,
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and from the Prophet's severe reprehension of it in Jerusalem, in the seventh and last place, infer the most indispensible and absolute necessity of our speedy redressing this abuse and neglect of our duty to God,
and from the Prophet's severe reprehension of it in Jerusalem, in the seventh and last place, infer the most indispensible and absolute necessity of our speedy redressing this abuse and neglect of our duty to God,
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As for the Phrase, it must be supposed to be an Hebrew Idiotism, or a Metaphor taken from the Function and Imployment which the Blood sustains and exerciseth in the Body, which Moses saith, is the Life thereof. So that to shed the Blood, the Crime here charged, is to take away the Life, whether of Soul or Body.
As for the Phrase, it must be supposed to be an Hebrew Idiotism, or a Metaphor taken from the Function and Employment which the Blood sustains and Exerciseth in the Body, which Moses Says, is the Life thereof. So that to shed the Blood, the Crime Here charged, is to take away the Life, whither of Soul or Body.
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the miserable deprivation of his Favour can be no less than the shedding of her Blood, and the taking away the Life thereof. It is to subject her to God's Eternal Wrath and Curse, the true second Death, spoken of by St. John in the Revelations; the same also which St. Paul terms to be accursed from Christ, and even to be blotted out of God's Book, which Moses, Exod. 32. in that mighty Zeal for his Nation, sued for.
the miserable deprivation of his Favour can be no less than the shedding of her Blood, and the taking away the Life thereof. It is to Subject her to God's Eternal Wrath and Curse, the true second Death, spoken of by Saint John in the Revelations; the same also which Saint Paul terms to be accursed from christ, and even to be blotted out of God's Book, which Moses, Exod 32. in that mighty Zeal for his nation, sued for.
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and by Infidelity: Piety and Vertue, being the same to the Soul, which good Blood is to the Body; and what the mischievous effusion thereof is to the latter, the same must the profusion of evil manners be to the former:
and by Infidelity: Piety and Virtue, being the same to the Soul, which good Blood is to the Body; and what the mischievous effusion thereof is to the latter, the same must the profusion of evil manners be to the former:
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So that this shedding of the Soul's Blood, is nothing else but a spiteful captivation and detaining of Men under God's Wrath and Displeasure, a permitting or forcibly compelling them to persist in Infidelity, and a wicked Life, the most natural effect thereof,
So that this shedding of the Soul's Blood, is nothing Else but a spiteful captivation and detaining of Men under God's Wrath and Displeasure, a permitting or forcibly compelling them to persist in Infidelity, and a wicked Life, the most natural Effect thereof,
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and which is therefore the first Root or Spring of Misery and Death to the Soul of Man. From whence it is that when Almighty God in the 3d, 18th, and 33d Chapters of Ezekiel, threatens to require the witless Offender's Blood at the Watchman 's Hand, 'tis plain that thereby was meant, such Sins and Enormities, which he, through the want of timely notice from the Watchman, had run into.
and which is Therefore the First Root or Spring of Misery and Death to the Soul of Man. From whence it is that when Almighty God in the 3d, 18th, and 33d Chapters of Ezekielem, threatens to require the witless Offender's Blood At the Watchman is Hand, it's plain that thereby was meant, such Sins and Enormities, which he, through the want of timely notice from the Watchman, had run into.
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So also St. Paul 's attestation of himself, as to his being pure from the Blood of all Men, is to be understood of his being no way chargeable with their Ignorance and Infidelity, nor with the Consequences thereof, viz. their other grosser Impieties;
So also Saint Paul is attestation of himself, as to his being pure from the Blood of all Men, is to be understood of his being no Way chargeable with their Ignorance and Infidelity, nor with the Consequences thereof, viz. their other grosser Impieties;
as having even day and night with Tears warned them thereof, at no time shunning to declare unto them the whole Counsel of God, nor keeping back any thing that was profitable for them.
as having even day and night with Tears warned them thereof, At no time shunning to declare unto them the Whole Counsel of God, nor keeping back any thing that was profitable for them.
The first is by publishing of false Doctrine, which by debauching of Mens Minds and Judgments with evil Principles, doth necessarily lead them into Immorality, and a wicked Life, which,
The First is by publishing of false Doctrine, which by debauching of Men's Minds and Judgments with evil Principles, does necessarily led them into Immorality, and a wicked Life, which,
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as I have shewed, is the most certain ruine of the Soul. For if, as our blessed Saviour testifies, the Truth doth make Men free, then must Falshood be the occasion of their Bondage;
as I have showed, is the most certain ruin of the Soul. For if, as our blessed Saviour Testifies, the Truth does make Men free, then must Falsehood be the occasion of their Bondage;
and if right Principles be the only sure Guides and Conducters to Happiness, the contrary must needs lead us to Misery and Ruin. For he that believes amiss, will consequently act so;
and if right Principles be the only sure Guides and Conductors to Happiness, the contrary must needs led us to Misery and Ruin. For he that believes amiss, will consequently act so;
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False Doctrine then must be confessed to be the Bane and Poyson of the Soul. The Publishers and Promoters whereof, can therefore be no other than its most perfect Betrayers and Murtherers. For which reason doubtless it was, that our Lord Christ in his Gospel commands us to take heed, both how, and what we hear: confirming Solomon 's advice, thus warning us, Cease, my Son, to hear the Iustruction that causeth to err from the words of Knowledg, as being so destructive to the Soul.
False Doctrine then must be confessed to be the Bane and Poison of the Soul. The Publishers and Promoters whereof, can Therefore be no other than its most perfect Betrayers and Murderers. For which reason doubtless it was, that our Lord christ in his Gospel commands us to take heed, both how, and what we hear: confirming Solomon is Advice, thus warning us, Cease, my Son, to hear the Instruction that Causes to err from the words of Knowledge, as being so destructive to the Soul.
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And no less, in the second place, may this guilt be contracted by prohibiting and concealing the Truth; this being a sacrilegious robbing the Soul of her necessary Sustenance, and is not so much a stabbing or a poysoning, as a starving of her;
And no less, in the second place, may this guilt be contracted by prohibiting and concealing the Truth; this being a sacrilegious robbing the Soul of her necessary Sustenance, and is not so much a stabbing or a poisoning, as a starving of her;
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For, as Syracides saith, The Bread of the Needy (as well the Spiritual as the Temporal) is their Life, and he that defraudeth him of it, is a Man of Blood:
For, as Syracides Says, The Bred of the Needy (as well the Spiritual as the Temporal) is their Life, and he that defraudeth him of it, is a Man of Blood:
and he that defraudeth him of his Hire, is a Blood-shedder: So likewise, That the Soul should be without Knowledg, it is not good, saith the wise Solomon. Indeed it is no other but to murther her.
and he that defraudeth him of his Hire, is a Bloodshedder: So likewise, That the Soul should be without Knowledge, it is not good, Says the wise Solomon. Indeed it is no other but to murder her.
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This also was the sad condition of the poor Flock in Zechariah; They fell into distress, because there was no Shepherd, or such only as did not regard nor pity them; no not when they were sold and slain. For those that were cut off, they did not visit, they neither sought out the young, nor healed the broken, nor fed that which was still;
This also was the sad condition of the poor Flock in Zechariah; They fell into distress, Because there was no Shepherd, or such only as did not regard nor pity them; no not when they were sold and slave. For those that were Cut off, they did not visit, they neither sought out the young, nor healed the broken, nor fed that which was still;
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Wherefore, to obviate this sore evil for the future, Almighty God in the Chapter ensuing the Text, promiseth to give them Pastours after his own Heart, which should feed them with Knowledg and Ʋnderstanding, the only sure Preservatives of the Soul.
Wherefore, to obviate this soar evil for the future, Almighty God in the Chapter ensuing the Text, promises to give them Pastors After his own Heart, which should feed them with Knowledge and Ʋnderstanding, the only sure Preservatives of the Soul.
Nor let any one here think to shift off this Guilt, by lessening this Sin into an Omission only (even where it so happens, which is seldom;) It being our very great Crime to but omit what is our strictest duty to perform;
Nor let any one Here think to shift off this Gilded, by lessening this since into an Omission only (even where it so happens, which is seldom;) It being our very great Crime to but omit what is our Strictest duty to perform;
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Thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy Neighbour, and not suffer Sin [ to rest ] upon him; or (as 'tis in the Margent) that thou bear not Sin for him; intimating therein the danger of that Omission.
Thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy Neighbour, and not suffer since [ to rest ] upon him; or (as it's in the Margin) that thou bear not since for him; intimating therein the danger of that Omission.
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Agreeable to that of St. James, To him that knoweth to do good, and doth it not, to him it in Sin. Solomon did not hold him excused who had [ only ] forborn to deliver those that were drawn unto Death, and that were ready to be slain;
Agreeable to that of Saint James, To him that Knoweth to do good, and does it not, to him it in Sin. Solomon did not hold him excused who had [ only ] forborn to deliver those that were drawn unto Death, and that were ready to be slave;
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For, as it follows, Doth not be that pondereth the Heart, consider it, and he that keepeth the Soul, doth not he know it? And shall not he render to every Man according to his works? The Piety of the great Artaxcrxes, would not allow that any should remain ignorant of the Laws of the God of Heaven:
For, as it follows, Does not be that pondereth the Heart, Consider it, and he that Keepeth the Soul, does not he know it? And shall not he render to every Man according to his works? The Piety of the great Artaxerxes, would not allow that any should remain ignorant of the Laws of the God of Heaven:
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but that being accomplished, he was to employ the like charitable endeavours for his Brethren also. And upon that so prevalent motive of Charity, our Blessed Lord urgeth to all in general a seasonable Reproof and Admonition of our Brother;
but that being accomplished, he was to employ the like charitable endeavours for his Brothers also. And upon that so prevalent motive of Charity, our Blessed Lord urges to all in general a seasonable Reproof and Admonition of our Brother;
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For, if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy Brother, and thereby saved his Soul. This is that perfect love of God and of our Brother (or Neighbour) which cannot be separated;
For, if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy Brother, and thereby saved his Soul. This is that perfect love of God and of our Brother (or Neighbour) which cannot be separated;
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withal adding, that such a Person is not of God, and cannot love him, that hates (or doth not love) his Brother; confirming his Assertion with a most substantial Reason, demanding, How he can love God whom he hath not seen, who hateth his Brother whom he hath seen? For whom he ought to lay down his Life, but much more to extend his Charity,
withal adding, that such a Person is not of God, and cannot love him, that hates (or does not love) his Brother; confirming his Assertion with a most substantial Reason, demanding, How he can love God whom he hath not seen, who hates his Brother whom he hath seen? For whom he ought to lay down his Life, but much more to extend his Charity,
So that this Omission, as they term it, which, of a charitable pious Christian, renders a Man a Lyar, a Murtherer, and an Apostate, &c. is but a bad Plea, and very far from an extenuation of our Crime.
So that this Omission, as they term it, which, of a charitable pious Christian, renders a Man a Liar, a Murderer, and an Apostate, etc. is but a bad Plea, and very Far from an extenuation of our Crime.
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But then if this love of our Brother by admonishing and reproving him be thus every Man's duty, much more must it be of such, who are peculiarly ordained and appointed to that work;
But then if this love of our Brother by admonishing and reproving him be thus every Man's duty, much more must it be of such, who Are peculiarly ordained and appointed to that work;
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as we read the Watchman in Ezekiel was, against whom it was determined, That he should surely die, if he did not speak to warn the wicked from his way.
as we read the Watchman in Ezekielem was, against whom it was determined, That he should surely die, if he did not speak to warn the wicked from his Way.
From hence alone could St. Paul acquit his Innocence, as to the Blood of all Men, because he had not omitted to declare to the Souls under his charge the whole counsel of God, nor any thing that was profitable unto them;
From hence alone could Saint Paul acquit his Innocence, as to the Blood of all Men, Because he had not omitted to declare to the Souls under his charge the Whole counsel of God, nor any thing that was profitable unto them;
and which alone could qualify them for that honourable Title of his Friends, viz. by an industrious and active conformity to all his Commands; of which, this we are speaking of, was none of the least. And how far those shifts and excuses, which upon this occasion are usually produced, will avail us at the last day, the sad doom both of the slothful Servant, and of the sleepy Virgins may serve to inform us.
and which alone could qualify them for that honourable Title of his Friends, viz. by an Industria and active conformity to all his Commands; of which, this we Are speaking of, was none of the least. And how Far those shifts and excuses, which upon this occasion Are usually produced, will avail us At the last day, the sad doom both of the slothful Servant, and of the sleepy Virgins may serve to inform us.
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And so much for my second Observable. I proceed now unto III. THE Third, which is to represent the most usual and common Inducements to this Sin; And they are four: Whereof
And so much for my second Observable. I proceed now unto III. THE Third, which is to represent the most usual and Common Inducements to this since; And they Are four: Whereof
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such as is generally observable in Atheists and Anti-Religionists, especially where Religion doth happen to sute less with their Secular Interests and Designs.
such as is generally observable in Atheists and Anti-Religionists, especially where Religion does happen to suit less with their Secular Interests and Designs.
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But against whom our blessed Lord hath positively declared, saying, He that is not with me, is against me; and he that gathereth not with me, scattereth.
But against whom our blessed Lord hath positively declared, saying, He that is not with me, is against me; and he that gathereth not with me, Scattereth.
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For, as the Prophet Micah observes, All people will walk every man in the name of his God, and of that Religion which they are perswaded of. As for instance;
For, as the Prophet micah observes, All people will walk every man in the name of his God, and of that Religion which they Are persuaded of. As for instance;
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a Jew will make his boast of the Temple of the Lord, and stand up for his antiquated Ceremonies; A Turk will assert his Alcoran, and rather than fail will buy over Proselytes to his Superstition.
a Jew will make his boast of the Temple of the Lord, and stand up for his antiquated Ceremonies; A Turk will assert his Alcorani, and rather than fail will buy over Proselytes to his Superstition.
Yea, the silly Worshippers of Baal could cry aloud from morning till noon, not sparing their flesh from Knives and Launcers for the honour of their paultry Deity;
Yea, the silly Worshippers of Baal could cry aloud from morning till noon, not sparing their Flesh from Knives and Lancers for the honour of their paltry Deity;
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Pride and Ambition are too frequently the occasions of this Sin. As when in the Church, some fanciful Humourists, or stiffnecked Enthusiasts shall turn Reformers; and, upon their own Heads endeavour to make Alterations in things setled and agreed upon by the best Authority, and after the maturest Deliberation.
Pride and Ambition Are too frequently the occasions of this Sin. As when in the Church, Some fanciful Humourists, or Stiffnecked Enthusiasts shall turn Reformers; and, upon their own Heads endeavour to make Alterations in things settled and agreed upon by the best authority, and After the maturest Deliberation.
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And to that vile end shall side with, and encourage the idle Dreams and Dotages of those empty Votaries, as hoping to compass that by the new Religion, which he could never effect by the old. 'Tis Pride, saith an ancient Greek Proverb, that is the Parent of Superstition; the very same with that of St. Paul, If any Man teach otherwise,
And to that vile end shall side with, and encourage the idle Dreams and Dotages of those empty Votaries, as hoping to compass that by the new Religion, which he could never Effect by the old. It's Pride, Says an ancient Greek Proverb, that is the Parent of Superstition; the very same with that of Saint Paul, If any Man teach otherwise,
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The third Inducement is Avarice, and a never satisfied Thirst after filthy Lucre: When wicked Mammonists, (such who do account their Life here to be but a Market for gain, and that resolve they must be getting, tho it be with the ruine of their own,
The third Inducement is Avarice, and a never satisfied Thirst After filthy Lucre: When wicked Mammonists, (such who do account their Life Here to be but a Market for gain, and that resolve they must be getting, though it be with the ruin of their own,
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and the Work of Religion. Who finding their Trade and Religion to be inconsistent, and having purposed in despite thereof to carry on their ungodly Interests, will not scruple to turn their Backs to the one,
and the Work of Religion. Who finding their Trade and Religion to be inconsistent, and having purposed in despite thereof to carry on their ungodly Interests, will not scruple to turn their Backs to the one,
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for the advantage of the other, and so as much as in them lieth shall make their God to truckle under Mammon. Or when Cheats and Impostors to furnish themselves of a livelyhood, and finding Preaching to be the only Trade they can set up for, without serving an Apprenticeship, shall subvert Order, draw Disciples after them,
for the advantage of the other, and so as much as in them lies shall make their God to truckle under Mammon. Or when Cheats and Impostors to furnish themselves of a livelihood, and finding Preaching to be the only Trade they can Set up for, without serving an Apprenticeship, shall subvert Order, draw Disciples After them,
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and preach a Nation into Desolation. Such, as St. Peter describing, warns us against, who through Covetousness, with fained words, should make Merchandise of us:
and preach a nation into Desolation. Such, as Saint Peter describing, warns us against, who through Covetousness, with feigned words, should make Merchandise of us:
And whom S. Paul bids us to mark and avoid; for that they did not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, as they falsly pretended, but their own Belly; and by good Words and fair Speeches did deceive the Hearts of the simple:
And whom S. Paul bids us to mark and avoid; for that they did not serve our Lord jesus christ, as they falsely pretended, but their own Belly; and by good Words and fair Speeches did deceive the Hearts of the simple:
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But for which, (as St. Peter in the forementioned place, to their small comfort, assures them) their Judgment did not linger, nor their Damnation slumber.
But for which, (as Saint Peter in the forementioned place, to their small Comfort, assures them) their Judgement did not linger, nor their Damnation slumber.
This is that Covetousness which St. Paul terms Idolatry. For whatsoever a Man magnifies and admires most, that certainly must be his God; And in Christianity, wheresoever practised, 'tis no doubt a renouncing of it:
This is that Covetousness which Saint Paul terms Idolatry. For whatsoever a Man Magnifies and admires most, that Certainly must be his God; And in Christianity, wheresoever practised, it's no doubt a renouncing of it:
Now to despise and hate, what is it but inwardly to renounce? And therefore, a little to invert our Saviour's Words, I must in this case declare, That we cannot serve Christ and Trade.
Now to despise and hate, what is it but inwardly to renounce? And Therefore, a little to invert our Saviour's Words, I must in this case declare, That we cannot serve christ and Trade.
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The last Inducement I shall mention is Sloth, and a supine carelesness and neglect of Religion, and of the Souls of Men: When to avoid Clamour and Obloquie,
The last Inducement I shall mention is Sloth, and a supine carelessness and neglect of Religion, and of the Souls of Men: When to avoid Clamour and Obloquy,
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and then to excuse this their Sloth, or whatever worse Name it deserves, shall declare it a needless Service: And so strike Hands with the Adversary, to the great discouragement and weakning of those who are more hearty therein;
and then to excuse this their Sloth, or whatever Worse Name it deserves, shall declare it a needless Service: And so strike Hands with the Adversary, to the great discouragement and weakening of those who Are more hearty therein;
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Secondly, It will appear from the Site and Order in which it is placed, as being made to close up this grand Charge, brought in in the last place, which in such cases is usually the Principal, as being apt more thorowly to affect the Judgment, and infuse a Sense and Tincture of the like hainousness into the whole Accusation.
Secondly, It will appear from the Site and Order in which it is placed, as being made to close up this grand Charge, brought in in the last place, which in such cases is usually the Principal, as being apt more thoroughly to affect the Judgement, and infuse a Sense and Tincture of the like heinousness into the Whole Accusation.
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Fourthly, from the clamorous and revengeful nature of Blood above all other things, and from the high detestation wherewith the Holy-Spirit of God in Scripture hath declared against that Sin,
Fourthly, from the clamorous and revengeful nature of Blood above all other things, and from the high detestation wherewith the Holy-Spirit of God in Scripture hath declared against that since,
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when committed simply against the Body alone, without any respect or relation to the Soul. As when in the Levitical Law we read of an especial Service and Sacrifice appointed for the expiation of but an uncertain murther: And of Abel's Blood crying from the Earth for vengeance against Cain;
when committed simply against the Body alone, without any respect or Relation to the Soul. As when in the Levitical Law we read of an especial Service and Sacrifice appointed for the expiation of but an uncertain murder: And of Abel's Blood crying from the Earth for vengeance against Cain;
when themselves were extinguish'd, even to the utter extermination of the latter. And, lastly, of God's determining to avenge even that Blood, viz. The Blood of Jezreel, upon the House of Jehu, tho commanded to do it.
when themselves were extinguished, even to the utter extermination of the latter. And, lastly, of God's determining to avenge even that Blood, viz. The Blood of Jezrael, upon the House of Jehu, though commanded to do it.
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From all which Instances we may easily conclude the horridness of this Sin; Of which nevertheless I shall yet say something more in another place. But,
From all which Instances we may Easily conclude the horridness of this since; Of which nevertheless I shall yet say something more in Another place. But,
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The fifth Circumstance will yet more abundantly make appear the horridness of this Sin above all other, from the consideration of the nature and excellency of the Soul of Man, which as much exceeds his Body,
The fifth Circumstance will yet more abundantly make appear the horridness of this since above all other, from the consideration of the nature and excellency of the Soul of Man, which as much exceeds his Body,
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And surely then a living and immortal Soul, capable of Eternal things, and destined to the highest Happiness, must be allowed a proportionable share of preeminence, above a perishing and dying Carcase. Hence it is that our Blessed Saviour doth so much postpone the danger of the Body to that of the Soul, preferring this last above the World. Now Offences do usually receive much of their aggravation from the worth and quality of the parties injured;
And surely then a living and immortal Soul, capable of Eternal things, and destined to the highest Happiness, must be allowed a proportionable share of preeminence, above a perishing and dying Carcase. Hence it is that our Blessed Saviour does so much postpone the danger of the Body to that of the Soul, preferring this last above the World. Now Offences do usually receive much of their aggravation from the worth and quality of the parties injured;
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I conclude therefore, that all Injuries and Wrongs done against the Soul must from the supereminent and transcendent excellency of her Nature, take their truest estimate and value,
I conclude Therefore, that all Injuries and Wrongs done against the Soul must from the supereminent and transcendent excellency of her Nature, take their Truest estimate and valve,
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as to the Actors both Guilt and Punishment for the same, whether inflicted in this, or in the Life to come. And as upon a just ballancing of the merits of each, such Offences will be found infinitely to outweigh all other,
as to the Actors both Gilded and Punishment for the same, whither inflicted in this, or in the Life to come. And as upon a just balancing of the merits of each, such Offences will be found infinitely to outweigh all other,
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These by their Ignorance and grosser Stupidity, or by wicked Principles instilled into them; and the other by their Connivance and Example, or by their Precepts to the contrary;
These by their Ignorance and grosser Stupidity, or by wicked Principles instilled into them; and the other by their Connivance and Exampl, or by their Precepts to the contrary;
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'tis certain from our Prophet 's Charge, that this at this time was most eminently the Sin of Jerusalem. A place where Knowledg did so abound, that was so thorowly acquainted with the Will of God, at least in this particular;
it's certain from our Prophet is Charge, that this At this time was most eminently the since of Jerusalem. A place where Knowledge did so abound, that was so thoroughly acquainted with the Will of God, At least in this particular;
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And lastly, that had been gratified and obliged by so many Blessings, such a Train of Deliverances, and no less admonish'd by as many severe Judgments from Heaven:
And lastly, that had been gratified and obliged by so many Blessings, such a Train of Deliverances, and no less admonished by as many severe Judgments from Heaven:
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and thereby of the murthering of Souls; and that with that daring Impudence, till her Sins, this especially, became so conspicuous, that there was no need of search; and yet at the same time, with such a stiff Forehead, could so boldly affirm that she was Innocent, and had not sinned: These, I say, were Sins of such a Sanguine Complexion,
and thereby of the murdering of Souls; and that with that daring Impudence, till her Sins, this especially, became so conspicuous, that there was no need of search; and yet At the same time, with such a stiff Forehead, could so boldly affirm that she was Innocent, and had not sinned: These, I say, were Sins of such a Sanguine Complexion,
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lest otherwise the very Heathen should assume the boldness to demand, Where was now their God, and the Reformation they so much boasted of? And hereupon he resolves to be unto them as a Lion, and to observe them as a Leopard in the Way:
lest otherwise the very Heathen should assume the boldness to demand, Where was now their God, and the Reformation they so much boasted of? And hereupon he resolves to be unto them as a lion, and to observe them as a Leopard in the Way:
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This was the Place, and these the Persons upon whom this Blood was charged; and these the Plagues allotted for it, as to their cost they afterwards felt. VI. BUT here in the sixth place, methinks, I espy some one ready to stand up and to demand of me, To what purpose is all this stirr, this fierce declaiming against the Murtherers of Souls? Where are the guilty Parties amongst us? If the Jews in Jeremiah 's time or since, have defiled their Skirts with this precious Blood, what is that to us, who never were concerned with them therein? Let them look to it, we for our Parts are clear.
This was the Place, and these the Persons upon whom this Blood was charged; and these the Plagues allotted for it, as to their cost they afterwards felt. VI. BUT Here in the sixth place, methinks, I espy Some one ready to stand up and to demand of me, To what purpose is all this stir, this fierce declaiming against the Murderers of Souls? Where Are the guilty Parties among us? If the jews in Jeremiah is time or since, have defiled their Skirts with this precious Blood, what is that to us, who never were concerned with them therein? Let them look to it, we for our Parts Are clear.
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But, Nos utinam vani! would to God my complaint were groundless, and that this Guilt had for ever stuck to those first Skirts only of the Jewish Church and Nation!
But, Nos utinam vani! would to God my complaint were groundless, and that this Gilded had for ever stuck to those First Skirts only of the Jewish Church and nation!
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For whether we take these [ Skirts ] as a Metonymie of a part for the whole (which some do seem to favour,) and so to imply them allover, and even throughout polluted:
For whither we take these [ Skirts ] as a Metonymy of a part for the Whole (which Some do seem to favour,) and so to imply them allover, and even throughout polluted:
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As in the many large Parishes, and the slender (or no) provision found in the greatest part; The small care that is taken for the instructing of Youth, and the more ignorant both at home and abroad:
As in the many large Parishes, and the slender (or not) provision found in the greatest part; The small care that is taken for the instructing of Youth, and the more ignorant both At home and abroad:
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without any regard to the honour of our Religion and Nation, any more than to the good of their, or our own Souls. An Impiety that even here some fifty or sixty years since (and at this day in other Countries) would render the Authors obnoxious, not only to the publick Censure, but to the Peoples Fury. But with us,
without any regard to the honour of our Religion and nation, any more than to the good of their, or our own Souls. an Impiety that even Here Some fifty or sixty Years since (and At this day in other Countries) would render the Authors obnoxious, not only to the public Censure, but to the Peoples Fury. But with us,
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No one once daring to open his Mouth against it, or so much as to look the Impiety in the Face: They are not so valiant for the truth. Whilst its Enemies have the confidence and courage openly to bid desiance to it, by this their hindring and opposing of it.
No one once daring to open his Mouth against it, or so much as to look the Impiety in the Face: They Are not so valiant for the truth. While its Enemies have the confidence and courage openly to bid Defiance to it, by this their hindering and opposing of it.
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But I rather choose to take the Word in the more contracted Sense, and so to understand by these Skirts, the remoter parts only, some out-Provinces of the Hebrew Government.
But I rather choose to take the Word in the more contracted Sense, and so to understand by these Skirts, the Remoter parts only, Some out-Provinces of the Hebrew Government.
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but also a Prophecy of our times, too plainly and eminently by our People acted and fulfilled in our Plantations. Where you shall see this Blood of poor Innocent Souls wasted and poured out like so much Water spilt upon the Ground;
but also a Prophecy of our times, too plainly and eminently by our People acted and fulfilled in our Plantations. Where you shall see this Blood of poor Innocent Souls wasted and poured out like so much Water spilled upon the Ground;
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and here attains only the notice of a few, is there legible in Capital Letters, made evident to the most incurious Observer, and entred into their very Laws and Records.
and Here attains only the notice of a few, is there legible in Capital Letters, made evident to the most incurious Observer, and entered into their very Laws and Records.
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Not so much as that Hypocritical Charity of, Be ye warmed and filled, being once extended to their distressed and starved Souls. It falls not within the compass of their thoughts or wishes, the very naming of it being grievous to their cruel Ears.
Not so much as that Hypocritical Charity of, Be you warmed and filled, being once extended to their distressed and starved Souls. It falls not within the compass of their thoughts or wishes, the very naming of it being grievous to their cruel Ears.
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And thus whilst like the Man in the Gospel, fallen amongst Thieves, they there lie weltering in their Blood, they meet with no tender-hearted Samaritan to bind up their Wounds, and to relieve them:
And thus while like the Man in the Gospel, fallen among Thieves, they there lie weltering in their Blood, they meet with no tender-hearted Samaritan to bind up their Wounds, and to relieve them:
No compassionate Angel inviting them to live; No Messenger nor Interpreter, not even one of a thousand (yea, I may say, not of ten thousands,) as Elihu in Job speaks, to shew unto them his uprightness, nor to direct them in the way, to deliver their Souls from going down into the Pit, nor to make known unto them, that God hath accepted a ransom for them;
No compassionate Angel inviting them to live; No Messenger nor Interpreter, not even one of a thousand (yea, I may say, not of ten thousands,) as Elihu in Job speaks, to show unto them his uprightness, nor to Direct them in the Way, to deliver their Souls from going down into the Pit, nor to make known unto them, that God hath accepted a ransom for them;
For, as our Prophet laments of hi• People, They are all grievous Revolters (Apostates) and Corrupters: From the least of them to the greatest of them, every one is given to Covetousness:
For, as our Prophet laments of hi• People, They Are all grievous Revolters (Apostates) and Corrupters: From the least of them to the greatest of them, every one is given to Covetousness:
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nor yet of their Borderers and Tributaries only, (both which might justly claim a share in our Spirituals, whilst we enjoy so much of their Temporals,) but of their very Domesticks and Vassals, those poor captive Slaves, out of whose Labours they live,
nor yet of their Borderers and Tributaries only, (both which might justly claim a share in our Spirituals, while we enjoy so much of their Temporals,) but of their very Domestics and Vassals, those poor captive Slaves, out of whose Labours they live,
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Nor any irreconcileable aversion to Christianity, as is most falsly alledged (the contrary thereof being most true;) but through their Owners enmity and disaffection thereto.
Nor any Irreconcilable aversion to Christianity, as is most falsely alleged (the contrary thereof being most true;) but through their Owners enmity and disaffection thereto.
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Thereby testifying themselves as wretched Christians, as they are unconscionable and unjust Masters. And tho our Blessed Lord has positively declared, that No man cometh to the Father, but by himself;
Thereby testifying themselves as wretched Christians, as they Are unconscionable and unjust Masters. And though our Blessed Lord has positively declared, that No man comes to the Father, but by himself;
so that their Portion may be fat, and their Meat plenteous, and that Trading may flourish, (the advancement whereof doth, it seems, justify the grossest Villanies), they are not ashamed to debase Men, made in the Image of God (no less than themselves,) and whose Flesh is as their own;
so that their Portion may be fat, and their Meat plenteous, and that Trading may flourish, (the advancement whereof does, it seems, justify the Grossest Villainies), they Are not ashamed to debase Men, made in the Image of God (no less than themselves,) and whose Flesh is as their own;
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And here, to omit all enquiry into the Equity and Right of the first purchase, where Parents do sell their Children, Husbands their Wives, Brothers their Sisters, and so on the contrary: (A most blessed Trade for the best Reformed Christians to be conversant and imployed in!) and in a Word, where every Man's strength is the Law of Justice:
And Here, to omit all enquiry into the Equity and Right of the First purchase, where Parents do fell their Children, Husbands their Wives, Brother's their Sisters, and so on the contrary: (A most blessed Trade for the best Reformed Christians to be conversant and employed in!) and in a Word, where every Man's strength is the Law of justice:
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unless to the enslaving of their Bodies, and wasting them with unmerciful Labour and wretched Ʋsage, they bring into final Destruction and Bondage their very Souls also.
unless to the enslaving of their Bodies, and wasting them with unmerciful Labour and wretched Ʋsage, they bring into final Destruction and Bondage their very Souls also.
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whether the Jews offering up a few Children to Moloch (which some will have this Text to reprove) the Papists Superstitions, (against which so many Volumns have been wrote;) the old Gentiles Idolatry,
whither the jews offering up a few Children to Moloch (which Some will have this Text to reprove) the Papists Superstitions, (against which so many Volumes have been wrote;) the old Gentiles Idolatry,
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or even the Turks worshipping Mahomet (all Circumstances considered;) be comparable to this Sin, among us, viz. of continually sacrificing so many Bodies to Mammon, and Souls to the Devil; against which no one hath hardly ever yet opened his Mouth.
or even the Turks worshipping Mahomet (all circumstances considered;) be comparable to this since, among us, viz. of continually sacrificing so many Bodies to Mammon, and Souls to the devil; against which no one hath hardly ever yet opened his Mouth.
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as thorowly wrenched and dyed in this precious Blood of Souls. And those our out-Provinces are most evidently chargeable with this most foul and horrid Guilt; far, I dare affirm, beyond whatever hath by Fame been storied to have been practised,
as thoroughly wrenched and died in this precious Blood of Souls. And those our out-Provinces Are most evidently chargeable with this most foul and horrid Gilded; Far, I Dare affirm, beyond whatever hath by Fame been storied to have been practised,
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And, which is yet more astonishing, All this and much more, we find to be tolerated and acted under Magistrates, and by persons outwardly professors of it,
And, which is yet more astonishing, All this and much more, we find to be tolerated and acted under Magistrates, and by Persons outwardly professors of it,
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So strange a mockery and abuse, as by no Hypocrisy to be parallel'd, but by the Jews crying, Hail King unto Christ, when they were going to crucify him;
So strange a mockery and abuse, as by no Hypocrisy to be paralleled, but by the jews crying, Hail King unto christ, when they were going to crucify him;
or make Proclamation against Justice and common Honesty, than thus to encourage, or but permit, such Sacriledg and Prophaneness to pass without Controul.
or make Proclamation against justice and Common Honesty, than thus to encourage, or but permit, such Sacrilege and Profaneness to pass without Control.
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Perinde quasi, cum membra nostra putrescant, nihil grave acciderat as a certain Father speaks: As tho, like Cain, we esteemed all regard of our Brethren to be needless;
Perinde quasi, cum membra nostra putrescant, nihil grave acciderat as a certain Father speaks: As though, like Cain, we esteemed all regard of our Brothers to be needless;
or like the vile Oppressors in Nathan 's Parable, we had no Bowels nor Compassion; or that we believed the rotting and perishing of our Fellow-Members, to be a most desirable and pleasant Object.
or like the vile Oppressors's in Nathan is Parable, we had no Bowels nor Compassion; or that we believed the rotting and perishing of our Fellow members, to be a most desirable and pleasant Object.
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and did not one God create us? And also Job, when he asked, Did not he that made me in the Womb make them, and did not one fashion us both in the Womb? And even Solomon too,
and did not one God create us? And also Job, when he asked, Did not he that made me in the Womb make them, and did not one fashion us both in the Womb? And even Solomon too,
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as wise as he was, (or whoever was the Author of that Book,) declaring that no King had other beginning of Birth, than what these have, all Men having but one entrance into Life, and the like going out.
as wise as he was, (or whoever was the Author of that Book,) declaring that no King had other beginning of Birth, than what these have, all Men having but one Entrance into Life, and the like going out.
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And tho in the Captives of Algier 's case, as in the late Brief it is represented, this cruelty to the Souls of Men, is termed Tyranny and accursed, and made to exceed all other the most Turkish Barbarities,
And though in the Captives of Algiers is case, as in the late Brief it is represented, this cruelty to the Souls of Men, is termed Tyranny and accursed, and made to exceed all other the most Turkish Barbarities,
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And they are therefore beyond all peradventure more justifiable before God, than such, who whilst owning (I dare not say believing) the Truth, do yet upon pretence of Interest (which those do therein renounce) not only conceal, but most industriously decry and oppose the advancement of it:
And they Are Therefore beyond all Peradventure more justifiable before God, than such, who while owning (I Dare not say believing) the Truth, do yet upon pretence of Interest (which those do therein renounce) not only conceal, but most industriously decry and oppose the advancement of it:
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and that from no other than our own Mouths. For, if they be accursed for promoting what they think is the Truth, what must those be that do oppose, (or at best neglect,) what most undoubtedly is so,
and that from no other than our own Mouths. For, if they be accursed for promoting what they think is the Truth, what must those be that do oppose, (or At best neglect,) what most undoubtedly is so,
as themselves confess? For tho they live in an unpardonable Errour, yet because they do it Ignorantly thro unbelief, not knowing it to be either Sin or Errour,
as themselves confess? For though they live in an unpardonable Error, yet Because they do it Ignorantly through unbelief, not knowing it to be either since or Error,
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And it were an unreasonable incongruity to imagine that the God of Mercy and Justice, should be more ready to punish Errours of Understanding, than wilful Impieties:
And it were an unreasonable incongruity to imagine that the God of Mercy and justice, should be more ready to Punish Errors of Understanding, than wilful Impieties:
And now this being considered, what right can we have thus fiercely to declaim against these Mahometans? concerning whom, were St. Paul alive to determine the matter; (if but for their Zeal for their Religion, even false as it is,) in respect of our selves, he, no doubt would pronounce them Saints.
And now this being considered, what right can we have thus fiercely to declaim against these Mahometans? Concerning whom, were Saint Paul alive to determine the matter; (if but for their Zeal for their Religion, even false as it is,) in respect of our selves, he, no doubt would pronounce them Saints.
And who knoweth, but that our prophane Silence, and unchristian connivance thus long together, at those Spiritual Murthers and Soul-depredations, are the very accursed thing, which hath caused us hitherto not to prosper? And that for this our supine and shameful neglect of Religion, and that when those Elymas 's abroad, and their wicked Agents here;
And who Knoweth, but that our profane Silence, and unchristian connivance thus long together, At those Spiritual Murders and Soul-depredations, Are the very accursed thing, which hath caused us hitherto not to prosper? And that for this our supine and shameful neglect of Religion, and that when those Elymas is abroad, and their wicked Agents Here;
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I say, when these, like Eli 's lewd Sons, have made themselves vile, by the Blood of so many Innocent Souls, and we restrained them not, (no not by Word or Writing,
I say, when these, like Eli is lewd Sons, have made themselves vile, by the Blood of so many Innocent Souls, and we restrained them not, (no not by Word or Writing,
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And then, might it not to be demanded of us, as our Prophet here doth of Jerusalem, Hast thou not procured this unto thy self, in that thou hast forsaken the Lord,
And then, might it not to be demanded of us, as our Prophet Here does of Jerusalem, Hast thou not procured this unto thy self, in that thou hast forsaken the Lord,
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when he led thee by the way, and had done such great things for thee? I shall not here stand to enquire how agreeable to Christianity, which commands us, First to seek the Kingdom of God and his Righteousness, and then afterwards to look after other less necessary things, (a Precept very idle and ridiculous amongst this sort of Christians:) Nor how suitable the pretence of Trade and Commerce is to that undergoing of the Cross and self-denial, and to that condition of forsaking all, by our Lord prescribed to all his Followers:
when he led thee by the Way, and had done such great things for thee? I shall not Here stand to inquire how agreeable to Christianity, which commands us, First to seek the Kingdom of God and his Righteousness, and then afterwards to look After other less necessary things, (a Precept very idle and ridiculous among this sort of Christians:) Nor how suitable the pretence of Trade and Commerce is to that undergoing of the Cross and self-denial, and to that condition of forsaking all, by our Lord prescribed to all his Followers:
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but the same blessed Masters outward Ease and Tranquility, to the prejudice of the World's Salvation; he will certainly for ever disclaim those Mammonists, who prefer their Trade and their Merchandise before him,
but the same blessed Masters outward Ease and Tranquillity, to the prejudice of the World's Salvation; he will Certainly for ever disclaim those Mammonists, who prefer their Trade and their Merchandise before him,
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Wherefore, since God hath signed this eternal Precept of Blood for Blood, and hath as it were sworn, That he will require the Blood of our Lives, at the Hand of every Man's Brother;
Wherefore, since God hath signed this Eternal Precept of Blood for Blood, and hath as it were sworn, That he will require the Blood of our Lives, At the Hand of every Man's Brother;
What Punishment can we suppose answerable to this so much more horrid Crime of murthering of Souls? If Blood for Blood, and Life for Life must go for the one, certainly then Soul for Soul here, is the least that can be required.
What Punishment can we suppose answerable to this so much more horrid Crime of murdering of Souls? If Blood for Blood, and Life for Life must go for the one, Certainly then Soul for Soul Here, is the least that can be required.
How long Lord God, holy and true, dost thou not judg and avenge our Blood upon them that dwell upon the Earth, was the incessant cry of the Souls under the Altar.
How long Lord God, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our Blood upon them that dwell upon the Earth, was the incessant cry of the Souls under the Altar.
Had Cain been guilty of this, Lamech 's revengeful hand had made but a very defective and sorry expiation: The Brimstone-lake must then have been his Portion;
Had Cain been guilty of this, Lamech is revengeful hand had made but a very defective and sorry expiation: The Brimstone-lake must then have been his Portion;
as undoubtedly it will be, of all impenitent Murtherers of Souls. And then, How will those Mammonists remain in the gaul of Bitterness, and in the bond of Iniquity? And our Apostats and Hypocrites be confounded and tremble, when they shall most sensibly feel themselves perishing together with their impious Money, which was the price of Souls? And then they shall be admirably convinc'd that they were but Fools indeed for thus determining their Hopes, and fixing their whole expectation upon the things of this Life, for the getting whereof, they sinned against their own, and murthered their Peoples Souls. And finally, they shall be pronounced Children of the Devil, because Enemies of Righteousness, that is, of the Gospel: And Christ himself, whom they thereby have so Impudently affronted and denied (not ignorantly, and as the Jews, who knew not what they did;) shall speak them into an Hell as black as that dark Mist, which fell upon Elymas's Eyes, only for an infinite longer continuance.
as undoubtedly it will be, of all impenitent Murderers of Souls. And then, How will those Mammonists remain in the gaul of Bitterness, and in the bound of Iniquity? And our Apostates and Hypocrites be confounded and tremble, when they shall most sensibly feel themselves perishing together with their impious Money, which was the price of Souls? And then they shall be admirably convinced that they were but Fools indeed for thus determining their Hope's, and fixing their Whole expectation upon the things of this Life, for the getting whereof, they sinned against their own, and murdered their Peoples Souls. And finally, they shall be pronounced Children of the devil, Because Enemies of Righteousness, that is, of the Gospel: And christ himself, whom they thereby have so Impudently affronted and denied (not ignorantly, and as the jews, who knew not what they did;) shall speak them into an Hell as black as that dark Missed, which fell upon Elymas's Eyes, only for an infinite longer Continuance.
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and that no condition is more insupportable, than To dwell in everlasting Burnings, with Hypocrites and Ʋnbelievers; where there is no rest for them Night nor Day, and the smoak of their Torments ascendeth for ever and ever:
and that no condition is more insupportable, than To dwell in everlasting Burnings, with Hypocrites and Ʋnbelievers; where there is no rest for them Night nor Day, and the smoke of their Torments Ascendeth for ever and ever:
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And from whence they shall enviously behold many of those poor Lazars, those oppressed innocent Souls, who by God's especial Providence may have escaped their merciless and bloody Talons, resting and rejoycing in Abraham's Bosom; and singing the song of Moses and of the Lamb for their wonderful Deliverance,
And from whence they shall enviously behold many of those poor Lazars, those oppressed innocent Souls, who by God's especial Providence may have escaped their merciless and bloody Talons, resting and rejoicing in Abraham's Bosom; and singing the song of Moses and of the Lamb for their wondered Deliverance,
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It must needs be, said our Blessed Saviour, that Offences (that is, whereby Men are made or induced to Sin) do come; but wo unto that Man by whom the Offence cometh;
It must needs be, said our Blessed Saviour, that Offences (that is, whereby Men Are made or induced to since) do come; but woe unto that Man by whom the Offence comes;
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It were better for him that a Milstone were hanged about his Neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the Sea. And thus I have made good my first six Points,
It were better for him that a Millstone were hanged about his Neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the Sea. And thus I have made good my First six Points,
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Whereby I am at liberty to proceed unto VII. THE seventh and last part of my Discourse, wherein I am to prove from our Prophet 's severe Reprehension of Jerusalem, (no less than from the reasonableness of the thing) the absolute and most indispensible necessity of our speedy Reformation, and redressing of this Abuse (this being the true end of all Reprehensions:) and that especially upon these three following Considerations:
Whereby I am At liberty to proceed unto VII. THE seventh and last part of my Discourse, wherein I am to prove from our Prophet is severe Reprehension of Jerusalem, (no less than from the reasonableness of the thing) the absolute and most indispensible necessity of our speedy Reformation, and redressing of this Abuse (this being the true end of all Reprehensions:) and that especially upon these three following Considerations:
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Thirdly, In respect of God's Judgments, which most undoubtedly must be the inevitable Consequences of our longer persisting in this so prophane and scandalous practice,
Thirdly, In respect of God's Judgments, which most undoubtedly must be the inevitable Consequences of our longer persisting in this so profane and scandalous practice,
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It being an Injury against God himself, who is a lover of Souls, and that to that degree, that he above all things desires their Happiness and Salvation:
It being an Injury against God himself, who is a lover of Souls, and that to that degree, that he above all things Desires their Happiness and Salvation:
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as must be piously supposed, he was pleased to discover unto us, and possess us of those many rich and fruitful Countries, viz. The publishing and spreading abroad of the Gospel amongst the first Inhabitants and Natives there, with other like Gentiles, who might arrive thither from other parts.
as must be piously supposed, he was pleased to discover unto us, and possess us of those many rich and fruitful Countries, viz. The publishing and spreading abroad of the Gospel among the First Inhabitants and Natives there, with other like Gentiles, who might arrive thither from other parts.
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It was the Barbarians of Japan 's Argument, in behalf of our trading Neighbours (whose Zeal also to Religion doth not much out-strip ours) that, according to their Word, they took them to be no Christians, because they perceived not in them any endeavours for the promoting of that Faith.
It was the Barbarians of Japan is Argument, in behalf of our trading Neighbours (whose Zeal also to Religion does not much outstrip ours) that, according to their Word, they took them to be not Christians, Because they perceived not in them any endeavours for the promoting of that Faith.
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It makes Christianity inferiour to all other Sects, whose Zealots (especially) are known, even to compass Sea and Land to make Proselites to their Opinions.
It makes Christianity inferior to all other Sects, whose Zealots (especially) Are known, even to compass Sea and Land to make Proselytes to their Opinions.
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It makes it a Religion only for Trade and Commerce, and even Heaven and Salvation to be of less moment than the getting of Money: It makes it a Patroness of the grossest Immanities,
It makes it a Religion only for Trade and Commerce, and even Heaven and Salvation to be of less moment than the getting of Money: It makes it a Patroness of the Grossest Inanities,
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for filthy Lucre; and no less implies an Imposture in the first publishers of it, (or at best some mistake of their Errand,) if whilst they persuaded Men to forsake the World for the attaining of Heaven, they only designed the heaping up of Riches, as of the greater Importance.
for filthy Lucre; and no less Implies an Imposture in the First publishers of it, (or At best Some mistake of their Errand,) if while they persuaded Men to forsake the World for the attaining of Heaven, they only designed the heaping up of Riches, as of the greater Importance.
First, to the Church: For it occasions her Enenemies to blaspheme. Hence a certain Romanist demands of us, Where are the indefatigable Missioners, sent by you to the remotest parts of the World,
First, to the Church: For it occasions her Enemies to Blaspheme. Hence a certain Romanist demands of us, Where Are the indefatigable Missioners, sent by you to the Remotest parts of the World,
whilst you like lazy Drones, sit at home not daring to wet a Foot, &c. And by another it is objected against both our selves, and our equally zealous Neighbours, That never any thing for the propagation of Christianity in foreign parts, hath by either Nation been at any time attempted.
while you like lazy Drones, fit At home not daring to wet a Foot, etc. And by Another it is objected against both our selves, and our equally zealous Neighbours, That never any thing for the propagation of Christianity in foreign parts, hath by either nation been At any time attempted.
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And from thence, a third Person very roundly infers the Nullity of our Church and Religion, viz. Because we have no Zeal, therefore no Faith, and therefore no Church nor Religion among us.
And from thence, a third Person very roundly infers the Nullity of our Church and Religion, viz. Because we have no Zeal, Therefore no Faith, and Therefore no Church nor Religion among us.
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Again, when the great Industry of our People in New-England shall be rehearsed, their converting of Nations, turning the whole Bible into the Indian Tongue;
Again, when the great Industry of our People in New england shall be rehearsed, their converting of nations, turning the Whole bible into the Indian Tongue;
whilst ours out of better Conveniencies, and more happy Opportunities (such are our grateful returns!) have not produced the least Grain of Harvest to God's Glory in those Parts.
while ours out of better Conveniences, and more happy Opportunities (such Are our grateful returns!) have not produced the least Grain of Harvest to God's Glory in those Parts.
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proclaiming it unpracticable and impossible, tho effected by others of smaller Abilities: Or, like Solomon 's Sluggard, setting up Lions and Tigres in the way; raising Obstructions and creating Difficulties;
proclaiming it unpracticable and impossible, though effected by Others of smaller Abilities: Or, like Solomon is Sluggard, setting up Lions and Tigers in the Way; raising Obstructions and creating Difficulties;
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Now when these mighty Works shall be hereafter rehearsed, how will that glorious Name of the Church of England, stand as it were in disgrace, not only among those Primitive Worthies, who at first so chearfully entred upon this Work,
Now when these mighty Works shall be hereafter rehearsed, how will that glorious Name of the Church of England, stand as it were in disgrace, not only among those Primitive Worthies, who At First so cheerfully entered upon this Work,
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but when compared even with these Moderns, whom we bespeak as Schismaticks and Idolaters; yet do each of them give those Testimonies of their Zeal and Charity, which are equally requisite,
but when compared even with these Moderns, whom we bespeak as Schismatics and Idolaters; yet do each of them give those Testimonies of their Zeal and Charity, which Are equally requisite,
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Who whilst themselves do thus labour, and are at charge and trouble to advance [ their ] Christianity, beholding our COLDNESS and INDIFFERENCY (not to say Aversion to the work,) do publish their own Acts,
Who while themselves do thus labour, and Are At charge and trouble to advance [ their ] Christianity, beholding our COLDNESS and INDIFFERENCY (not to say Aversion to the work,) do publish their own Acts,
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but at the same time first at our (too much!) secular Affections, as applying our care more to the promoting of Interest, than to the advancement of God 's Glory,
but At the same time First At our (too much!) secular Affections, as applying our care more to the promoting of Interest, than to the advancement of God is Glory,
or the good of Souls: The Poverty of the Cause, that is, say they, the want of Dignities and Preferments (tho it be the way to make them), occasioning it hitherto to lie fallow.
or the good of Souls: The Poverty of the Cause, that is, say they, the want of Dignities and Preferments (though it be the Way to make them), occasioning it hitherto to lie fallow.
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Neque alios fructus Hispani quaerunt, neque alia ex causa vel mercatores negotiantur, vel judices praesident, vel ipsi quoque plerunque SACERDOTES Evangelizant, &c. Which I shall not English. And this hath been publickly objected by those of the lowest from and order of Sectaries,
Neque Alioth fructus Spaniards quaerunt, neque Alias ex causa vel mercatores negotiantur, vel Judges president, vel ipsi quoque plerunque SACERDOTES Evangelizant, etc. Which I shall not English. And this hath been publicly objected by those of the lowest from and order of Sectaries,
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And not only these extreams in Christianity, but the quite different behaviour and respect of the very Mahumetans to their Religion, may justly stirr up shame in us:
And not only these extremes in Christianity, but the quite different behaviour and respect of the very Mahumetans to their Religion, may justly stir up shame in us:
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Thus even the Sea-Monsters draw out, (that is, do willingly offer) the Breast, and give suck to their young Ones, said Almighty God by our Prophet, But the Daughter of my People is become cruel,
Thus even the Sea-Monsters draw out, (that is, do willingly offer) the Breast, and give suck to their young Ones, said Almighty God by our Prophet, But the Daughter of my People is become cruel,
since Christianity began, you shall find no conversion of Nations wrought by any: Which he elsewhere further explains, saying, That never any Protestants did any thing like them,
since Christianity began, you shall find no conversion of nations wrought by any: Which he elsewhere further explains, saying, That never any Protestants did any thing like them,
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Hence also they stick not to affirm our Reformation monstrous, and from this so apparent Sterility, do very confidently determine of its short-livedness;
Hence also they stick not to affirm our Reformation monstrous, and from this so apparent Sterility, do very confidently determine of its short-livedness;
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and our selves were Innocent. Altho, to use our Prophets Words, should we pass over to the Isles of Chittim, and send unto Kedar, and consider diligently;
and our selves were Innocent. Although, to use our prophets Words, should we pass over to the Isles of Chittim, and send unto Kedar, and Consider diligently;
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that is, should we consult the most Pagan and Barbarous Regions, and even ransack thewide Universe, searching into all the different Sects and Factions in Religion for a Precedent, we should hardly find the like Instances of Impiety and Contempt of the Religion they profess, practised and persisted in by the very worst and loosest of them.
that is, should we consult the most Pagan and Barbarous Regions, and even ransack thewide Universe, searching into all the different Sects and Factions in Religion for a Precedent, we should hardly find the like Instances of Impiety and Contempt of the Religion they profess, practised and persisted in by the very worst and loosest of them.
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Zealous of Trade and Gain, but not of good Works. Which doubtless hath been no small Impediment and Hinderance to many in their coming over to our Church,
Zealous of Trade and Gain, but not of good Works. Which doubtless hath been no small Impediment and Hindrance to many in their coming over to our Church,
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It both was and will be the Eternal Reproach, no less than the unpardonable Sin of those Styes of Filthiness, Babylon and Nineveh, that the first, among her variety of Merchandises, had NONLATINALPHABET;
It both was and will be the Eternal Reproach, no less than the unpardonable since of those Sties of Filthiness, Babylon and Nineveh, that the First, among her variety of Merchandises, had;
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and that the other (for it seems they were both great trading places) did postpone God's Glory to her Traffick; magnifying, or preferring, her Traders (or Merchants) above the Stars of Heaven.
and that the other (for it seems they were both great trading places) did postpone God's Glory to her Traffic; magnifying, or preferring, her Traders (or Merchant's) above the Stars of Heaven.
how can it be endured that a Nation once so famous for Zeal and Piety, should now at last become infamous for Irreligion? That she should prostrate her self to that foul Idol Mammon, and worship Trade? So that for the sake thereof Christianity should be stifled and rejected? That being so much indebted to those poor Barbarians, for the Riches, Trade and Commerce, both by, and from them acquired, we should be so far destitute of common Justice,
how can it be endured that a nation once so famous for Zeal and Piety, should now At last become infamous for Irreligion? That she should prostrate her self to that foul Idol Mammon, and worship Trade? So that for the sake thereof Christianity should be stifled and rejected? That being so much indebted to those poor Barbarians, for the Riches, Trade and Commerce, both by, and from them acquired, we should be so Far destitute of Common justice,
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as not to be ready, as much as in us lyeth (and certainly very much doth lie in us, notwithstanding all our vain pretences) in lieu thereof, to impart some spiritual Gift, as St. Paul speaks,
as not to be ready, as much as in us lies (and Certainly very much does lie in us, notwithstanding all our vain pretences) in lieu thereof, to impart Some spiritual Gift, as Saint Paul speaks,
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In the first Queen Elizabeth Act for Ʋniformity, there is extent a certain Clause containing an Adjuration, in God's Name earnestly requiring the due and true execution thereof,
In the First Queen Elizabeth Act for Ʋniformity, there is extent a certain Clause containing an Adjuration, in God's Name earnestly requiring the due and true execution thereof,
when he issued forth that strict Decree for the speedy re-edifying of the Temple, fortified with this Reason, For why should there be wrath upon the Realm of the King, and of his Sons? 'Tis true, some Apostate Israelites, before their Captivity, (to save themselves the labour of reforming their Lives), we read, had fallen into a most abominable practice of scoffing at,
when he issued forth that strict decree for the speedy re-edifying of the Temple, fortified with this Reason, For why should there be wrath upon the Realm of the King, and of his Sons? It's true, Some Apostate Israelites, before their Captivity, (to save themselves the labour of reforming their Lives), we read, had fallen into a most abominable practice of scoffing At,
For upon an Appeal, which the Prophet Zechariah made to the Children of these prophane Scoffers, whether God's Words and his Statutes, which he had commanded by his Servants the former Prophets, had not overtaken their stubborn Fathers; They, in despite of their proud Hearts, were forced to confess, That like as the Lord had purposed to do unto them, according to their ways,
For upon an Appeal, which the Prophet Zechariah made to the Children of these profane Scoffers, whither God's Words and his Statutes, which he had commanded by his Servants the former prophets, had not overtaken their stubborn Father's; They, in despite of their proud Hearts, were forced to confess, That like as the Lord had purposed to do unto them, according to their ways,
when he led thee by the way? And hereupon the Prophet Hosea doth not doubt to declare God's Judgments for Sin, to be as clear as the Light that goeth forth.
when he led thee by the Way? And hereupon the Prophet Hosea does not doubt to declare God's Judgments for since, to be as clear as the Light that Goes forth.
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And rather than let it go unpunished, NONLATINALPHABET, as St. Gregory speaks, God doth often cause even Contrarys to unite and agree together, for to effect it.
And rather than let it go unpunished,, as Saint Gregory speaks, God does often cause even Contrarys to unite and agree together, for to Effect it.
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For before the Flood, saith Berosus, the Giants were, Contemptores Religionis & Deorum: Agreeable to that of Moses, God saw that the wickedness of man was great;
For before the Flood, Says Berosus, the Giants were, Contemptores Religion & Gods: Agreeable to that of Moses, God saw that the wickedness of man was great;
And (to bring one Instance for all of our own Country), To this very Sin, viz. of neglecting to preach the Gospel to the Saxons and Englishmen, it is, that Gildas ascribes his Britains overthrow.
And (to bring one Instance for all of our own Country), To this very since, viz. of neglecting to preach the Gospel to the Saxons and Englishmen, it is, that Gildas ascribes his Britains overthrow.
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And can we then persist in the same (tho clog'd with abundance of aggravating Circumstances,) and not live under a fearful expectation of God's Judgments due for it? How can we read of Aaron's Calf, of Achan's Wedg, of Saul s massacring the Gibeonites, Israel 's Apostacy, and Judah 's Abominations, with the various Calamities and Mischiefs pursuant thereupon;
And can we then persist in the same (though clogged with abundance of aggravating circumstances,) and not live under a fearful expectation of God's Judgments due for it? How can we read of Aaron's Calf, of Achan's Wedge, of Saul s massacring the Gibeonites, Israel is Apostasy, and Judah is Abominations, with the various Calamities and Mischiefs pursuant thereupon;
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for this so much more horrible Irreligion, and equally Ʋniversal? And since these did prove such fatal pull-backs to them, can any less be the Issue of this more inexcusable Wickedness;
for this so much more horrible Irreligion, and equally Ʋniversal? And since these did prove such fatal pull-backs to them, can any less be the Issue of this more inexcusable Wickedness;
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this so palpable Elymasm, if I may so call it? And if God hath been pleased to chastise meer Heathens for their Enmity to his Religion, with which, 'tis possible, they were wholly unacquainted, and has threatned to smite with most grievous Plagues, those Infidel Regions and Kingdoms, who have not called upon his Name, of which haply they had not heard? what portion of God from above, or Mercy can be extended to those, who as it were in a prophane mockery of profesing his Name, (and that too in the most refined and purest manner) have been actual Enemies thereto;
this so palpable Elymasm, if I may so call it? And if God hath been pleased to chastise mere heathens for their Enmity to his Religion, with which, it's possible, they were wholly unacquainted, and has threatened to smite with most grievous Plagues, those Infidel Regions and Kingdoms, who have not called upon his Name, of which haply they had not herd? what portion of God from above, or Mercy can be extended to those, who as it were in a profane mockery of profesing his Name, (and that too in the most refined and Purest manner) have been actual Enemies thereto;
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And that, under the disguise of the greatest Zeal for it even in this its Purity, have been the Stiflers and Betrayers of it, only in favour of their accursed Mammon? Certainly if ever Judgments do fall, it must be upon such;
And that, under the disguise of the greatest Zeal for it even in this its Purity, have been the Stiflers and Betrayers of it, only in favour of their accursed Mammon? Certainly if ever Judgments do fallen, it must be upon such;
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And that by such a severe Discipline (nothing less being like to be of force so as to work upon them) they may be brought to understand (as the Holy Scripture speaks of Rehoboam 's Invasion by Shishack) the difference between God's Service, and the Service of the Kingdoms of the Countries, that is, of the wild and barbarous Heathen. And that what they do so frequently most blasphemously give out,
And that by such a severe Discipline (nothing less being like to be of force so as to work upon them) they may be brought to understand (as the Holy Scripture speaks of Rehoboam is Invasion by Shishack) the difference between God's Service, and the Service of the Kingdoms of the Countries, that is, of the wild and barbarous Heathen. And that what they do so frequently most blasphemously give out,
and that, by the same Sin wherewith they have sinned, they may be punished: And so in the end, they may with that inhuman Tyrant Adonibezeck, be compelled to acknowledge God's Justice in requiting them, even as they have done unto others.
and that, by the same since wherewith they have sinned, they may be punished: And so in the end, they may with that inhuman Tyrant Adoni-bezek, be compelled to acknowledge God's justice in requiting them, even as they have done unto Others.
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and have been at least unconcerned Spectators, tho perhaps not actual Partakers in those bloody Tragedies, and therefore may lean upon the Lord, and presume, that no evil shall happen unto them;
and have been At least unconcerned Spectators, though perhaps not actual Partakers in those bloody Tragedies, and Therefore may lean upon the Lord, and presume, that no evil shall happen unto them;
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Even as, long afterwards, the Persecution which attended S. Stephen's Martyrdom, was an occasion (for by nothing less will Men be persuaded to adventure abroad,
Even as, long afterwards, the Persecution which attended S. Stephen's Martyrdom, was an occasion (for by nothing less will Men be persuaded to adventure abroad,
tho upon never so important an account) of dispersing the Disciples, and thereby a happy means of introducing the knowledge of Christ into remoter Countries.
though upon never so important an account) of dispersing the Disciples, and thereby a happy means of introducing the knowledge of christ into Remoter Countries.
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An unexpected Storm may force them into the parts we are speaking of, (and where these Impieties are so eminently practised) as unto a Sanctuary and Refuge;
an unexpected Storm may force them into the parts we Are speaking of, (and where these Impieties Are so eminently practised) as unto a Sanctuary and Refuge;
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there, as our Apochryphal Esdras relates of his Captive Israelites, to keep those Statutes, (I shall also add) and to promote that Faith, which they neither kept, nor thought needful, whilst remaining in their own Land.
there, as our Apocryphal Ezra relates of his Captive Israelites, to keep those Statutes, (I shall also add) and to promote that Faith, which they neither kept, nor Thought needful, while remaining in their own Land.
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and Countrey-men, and let us break off our Sins by Righteousness, and our Iniquities by shewing Mercy unto the Souls of these poor innocent oppressed people, if it may be a lengthning of our Tranquility, as undoubtedly it will.
and Countrymen, and let us break off our Sins by Righteousness, and our Iniquities by showing Mercy unto the Souls of these poor innocent oppressed people, if it may be a lengthening of our Tranquillity, as undoubtedly it will.
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whether this dishonour to our Religion, and infamy to our Church and Nation, this canker to our Estates, calamity to our People, and destruction to our Country, hereby threatned;
whither this dishonour to our Religion, and infamy to our Church and nation, this canker to our Estates, calamity to our People, and destruction to our Country, hereby threatened;
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and no less zealous S. Athanasius, upon the like occasion;) and considering that as many Souls as shall perish thro our neglect, must be charged to our Account.
and no less zealous S. Athanasius, upon the like occasion;) and considering that as many Souls as shall perish through our neglect, must be charged to our Account.
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armed with most intense resolutions of persistance and persevering, until arrived to its Accomplishment. That so we may silence the Slanderer and the Blasphemer, stop the Mouths of both Papists and Schismaticks,
armed with most intense resolutions of persistence and persevering, until arrived to its Accomplishment. That so we may silence the Slanderer and the Blasphemer, stop the Mouths of both Papists and Schismatics,
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and take away the reproach from our Church and Nation. That those Sanballats and Elymas 's, the restless Obstructers of this work, despairing of their wonted Success, may be wearied out of,
and take away the reproach from our Church and nation. That those Sanballats and Elymas is, the restless Obstructers of this work, despairing of their wonted Success, may be wearied out of,
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and be made to desist from their prophane Opposition; even as the old Heathens were of their Persecutions. For, nothing is able to withstand Zeal, saith Solomon, Prov. 27. For, Zelus est aestus viri, Zeal is the heat and ardency of a Man to the thing undertaken,
and be made to desist from their profane Opposition; even as the old heathens were of their Persecutions. For, nothing is able to withstand Zeal, Says Solomon, Curae 27. For, Zeal est Aestus viri, Zeal is the heat and ardency of a Man to the thing undertaken,
and as it goes on, The Coals thereof are the Coals of Fire, which hath a most vehement Flame, such a Flame as many Waters cannot quench, nor can the Flouds drown it;
and as it Goes on, The Coals thereof Are the Coals of Fire, which hath a most vehement Flame, such a Flame as many Waters cannot quench, nor can the Floods drown it;
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Nor let any noise or pretence arising from the supposed difficulty of this work, (which Men fuller of Mischief, than of Reason or Religion, do create) affright us;
Nor let any noise or pretence arising from the supposed difficulty of this work, (which Men fuller of Mischief, than of Reason or Religion, do create) affright us;
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and it being not to be doubted, but that a most plentiful Harvest might be thence obtained from suitable endeavours, edged and heartened with due ENCOƲRAGEMENTS.
and it being not to be doubted, but that a most plentiful Harvest might be thence obtained from suitable endeavours, edged and heartened with due ENCOƲRAGEMENTS.
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and no less an Article of Levie 's Faith, when he tell us, that during King Numa 's long raign, this very thing, viz. their Piety struck their (before troublesom) Neighbours into a dread of molesting them;
and no less an Article of Levy is Faith, when he tell us, that during King Numa is long Reign, this very thing, viz. their Piety struck their (before troublesome) Neighbours into a dread of molesting them;
for fear, lest at the same time they should be injurious to God, unto whose Worship and Service they saw them so intensely addicted. Now if their Piety was thus rewarded;
for Fear, lest At the same time they should be injurious to God, unto whose Worship and Service they saw them so intensely addicted. Now if their Piety was thus rewarded;
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whilst by our charitable and pious Labours, and our unwearied and faithful Idustry in this his sacred Vineyard, we do become Instruments in God 's Hand to save Men's Souls from Hell, and their Lives from the Destroyers; and do deliver such from the Snares of the Devil, who are taken Captive at his Will.
while by our charitable and pious Labours, and our unwearied and faithful industry in this his sacred Vineyard, we do become Instruments in God is Hand to save Men's Souls from Hell, and their Lives from the Destroyers; and do deliver such from the Snares of the devil, who Are taken Captive At his Will.
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And no less also for his Churches establishment in those parts, and for the many faithful Israelites, with which it will be replenished, thro the numerous and large access unto it from these Nations.
And no less also for his Churches establishment in those parts, and for the many faithful Israelites, with which it will be replenished, through the numerous and large access unto it from these nations.
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For God is not unrighteous, that he should forget our Work and Labour that proceedeth of Love, which we have or shall shew for his Name and his Gospel's Sake. Nor can any one lay out his Endeavours to greater Advantages, either of the increase of God's Kingdom, the glory of Christianity, or the good of Mens Souls; If we consider the vast multitudes of these Nations, the greatness of their danger,
For God is not unrighteous, that he should forget our Work and Labour that Proceedeth of Love, which we have or shall show for his Name and his Gospel's Sake. Nor can any one lay out his Endeavours to greater Advantages, either of the increase of God's Kingdom, the glory of Christianity, or the good of Men's Souls; If we Consider the vast Multitudes of these nations, the greatness of their danger,
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For as Acosta hath proclaimed it to the World long since, Indorum [ & Aethiopum ] certè copiosissimam & paratissimam segetem cernimus, neque aliud quam falcem Evangelicam expectantem;
For as Acosta hath proclaimed it to the World long since, Indorum [ & Aethiopum ] certè copiosissimam & paratissimam segetem cernimus, neque Aliud quam falcem Evangelicam expectantem;
But Oh! as the same Author doth most passionately lament, (tho with infinite less cause than we have here,) When will it come to pass that Men will cease to be Men? When, &c. This will be the true removal of the Accursed thing; the putting away those Baalims and Ashtaroths, the false Gods and the false Religions that are amongst us;
But Oh! as the same Author does most passionately lament, (though with infinite less cause than we have Here,) When will it come to pass that Men will cease to be Men? When, etc. This will be the true removal of the Accursed thing; the putting away those Baalims and Ashtaroths, the false God's and the false Religions that Are among us;
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This will be the means to rid our Country of those Vermin and Diseases, the Mice and Emerods, that do so vex our Persons, and mar our Land: This the repairing of the Breaches, and the rebuilding the shattered Walls of our Jerusalem. And we no longer deferring to give to the God of Israel the Glory due unto his Name, he will lighten his hands from off us,
This will be the means to rid our Country of those Vermin and Diseases, the Mice and Emeralds, that do so vex our Persons, and mar our Land: This the repairing of the Breaches, and the rebuilding the shattered Walls of our Jerusalem. And we no longer deferring to give to the God of Israel the Glory due unto his Name, he will lighten his hands from off us,
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Lastly, This will be to comply with our daily Prayers, viz. That God's Name may be hallowed, and his ways made known unto all Nations and Conditions of Men therein,
Lastly, This will be to comply with our daily Prayers, viz. That God's Name may be hallowed, and his ways made known unto all nations and Conditions of Men therein,
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Which whosoever utters, cannot but at the same time be inwardly convinced of that Pharisaical Hypocricy, which our blessed Lord so severely rebuked, of drawing nigh unto God with his Mouth,
Which whosoever utters, cannot but At the same time be inwardly convinced of that Pharisaical Hypocrisy, which our blessed Lord so severely rebuked, of drawing High unto God with his Mouth,
Every one then that will be like unto him, must first fall to the Imitation of him. One of the Fathers hath this Note, That the Salvation of Man, was, Opus dignum Deo, an Imployment not unbecoming God himself; It cannot then be beneath even the best of us.
Every one then that will be like unto him, must First fallen to the Imitation of him. One of the Father's hath this Note, That the Salvation of Man, was, Opus dignum God, an Employment not unbecoming God himself; It cannot then be beneath even the best of us.
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And saith the Prophet Daniel, They that be wise, ('tis Teachers in the Margent) shall shine as the brightness of the Firmament, and they that turn many to Righteousness,
And Says the Prophet daniel, They that be wise, (it's Teachers in the Margin) shall shine as the brightness of the Firmament, and they that turn many to Righteousness,
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And S. James makes it almost meritorious, Let him know, saith he, that he that converteth a Sinner from the Error of his way ▪ shall save a Soul from Death,
And S. James makes it almost meritorious, Let him know, Says he, that he that Converts a Sinner from the Error of his Way ▪ shall save a Soul from Death,
I shall end all with that devout Prayer of Syracides for the Conversion of the Heathen: Ecclus. 36. 1, &c. Have Mercy upon us, O Lord God of all, and behold us:
I shall end all with that devout Prayer of Syracides for the Conversion of the Heathen: Ecclus 36. 1, etc. Have Mercy upon us, Oh Lord God of all, and behold us:
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Make the time short, remember the Covenant, and let them declare thy wondrous Works. Smite in sunder the Heads of those that say, There is none other but we,
Make the time short, Remember the Covenant, and let them declare thy wondrous Works. Smite in sunder the Heads of those that say, There is none other but we,
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O Lord hear the Prayer of thy Servants, according to the Blessing of Aaron over thy People, that all they which dwell upon the Earth may know that thou art the Lord, the Eternal God. Amen. FINIS.
Oh Lord hear the Prayer of thy Servants, according to the Blessing of Aaron over thy People, that all they which dwell upon the Earth may know that thou art the Lord, the Eternal God. Amen. FINIS.
Act. 20. 26. See also Wisd. 1. 11. And Ecclus. 21. 2. In both which we read of the Souls being slain. NONLATINALPHABET from NONLATINALPHABET signifying anima, animus, &c. Pagn. Th. ling. sanct.
Act. 20. 26. See also Wisdom 1. 11. And Ecclus 21. 2. In both which we read of the Souls being slave. from signifying anima, animus, etc. Page. Th. ling. sanct.
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Barbaris pro agris & libertate crepta, fidem Jesu Christi, & vitam hominibus dignam, reddamus. A• Infideles nullo modo Christi Baptismum adversantur, quam & capiunt & petunt. Barbaris revera•si Christus annuntiem: ut opus est, obsequen es & ad credendum faciles sese exh•bent. Idem.
Barbaris Pro agris & Libertate crepta, fidem Jesu Christ, & vitam hominibus dignam, reddamus. A• Infideles nullo modo Christ Baptism adversantur, quam & capiunt & petunt. Barbaris revera•si Christus annuntiem: ut opus est, obsequen es & ad credendum faciles seize exh•bent. Idem.
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But above all that accursed Tyranny used toward the Souls of these miserable Wretches, can never sufficiently be bewailed, who are daily assaulted by these professed Enemies of Christ to turn Apostates to the Christian Faith, and to deny to at only Name given under Heaven by which they can be saved: whereby they lie under a continual Temptation to abandon their Religion, to obtain their liberty. Br. for Capt. of Algeir.
But above all that accursed Tyranny used towards the Souls of these miserable Wretches, can never sufficiently be bewailed, who Are daily assaulted by these professed Enemies of christ to turn Apostates to the Christian Faith, and to deny to At only Name given under Heaven by which they can be saved: whereby they lie under a continual Temptation to abandon their Religion, to obtain their liberty. Br. for Capt. of Algeir.
Who made you Ministers of the Gospel to the White People only, and not to the Tawneys and Blacks? Fox the Quaker to the Ministers of Barbados. See p. 4. of the Negro's Advocate. Lam. 4. 3.
Who made you Ministers of the Gospel to the White People only, and not to the Tawneys and Blacks? Fox the Quaker to the Ministers of Barbados. See p. 4. of the Negro's Advocate. Lam. 4. 3.
NONLATINALPHABET from NONLATINALPHABET signifying multus, magnus, honorabilis, inclytus ob multiplices quibus pollet dignitates. Pagn. See also Job. 32. 9 Psal. 48. 2. Isa. 19. 20. & 53. 10, &c.
from signifying Multus, magnus, honorabilis, inclytus ob multiplices quibus pollet Dignitates. Page. See also Job. 32. 9 Psalm 48. 2. Isaiah 19. 20. & 53. 10, etc.
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