A sermon preached before the Right Honourable the lord mayor Sir James Smith, the Right Worshipful the aldermen and sheriffs of the city of London, and the governours of the hospitals on Tuesday in Easter last, at the parish-church of St. Botolph Aldgate / by Greg. Hascard.
THis Apostle of the Gentiles, having converted many of these Ephesians to the Christian Faith, draws an Argument from thence, to persuade these new Disciples to leave their old Vices, ver. 17. While they were Gentiles, to be slaves to their Lusts and Follies, might come from the Lewdness of their Pagan Religion, which many times did allow them,
THis Apostle of the Gentiles, having converted many of these Ephesians to the Christian Faith, draws an Argument from thence, to persuade these new Disciples to leave their old Vices, ver. 17. While they were Gentiles, to be slaves to their Lustiest and Follies, might come from the lewdness of their Pagan Religion, which many times did allow them,
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for you to live the lives of Pagans still, to change your Temples but not your Minds, is like the madness of Diana's rout, the greatest part knew not for what end they were met together;
for you to live the lives of Pagans still, to change your Temples but not your Minds, is like the madness of Diana's rout, the greatest part knew not for what end they were met together;
notwithstanding your zeal and noise for Christianity, you know not what that Religion means, and therefore the Apostle, ver. 20. tells his Christian Disciples, that they had not so learned Christ, that they had been well instructed that his Religion was Spiritual and Divine, that it taught and persuaded a change of their vicious nature,
notwithstanding your zeal and noise for Christianity, you know not what that Religion means, and Therefore the Apostle, ver. 20. tells his Christian Disciples, that they had not so learned christ, that they had been well instructed that his Religion was Spiritual and Divine, that it taught and persuaded a change of their vicious nature,
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and the renovation of their mind and temper, and, contrary to the Follies that hitherto they were guilty of, they must now follow Truth and Honesty, Meekness and Charity, all sorts of Virtue and Goodness, which would far out-shine Diana and her Temples in all their glory;
and the renovation of their mind and temper, and, contrary to the Follies that hitherto they were guilty of, they must now follow Truth and Honesty, Meekness and Charity, all sorts of Virtue and goodness, which would Far outshine Diana and her Temples in all their glory;
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and, among the rest, he principally recommends the Virtues in my Text, which are the ease of Humane nature, the glew of Societies and Conversation, the best imitation of God and Christ,
and, among the rest, he principally recommends the Virtues in my Text, which Are the ease of Humane nature, the glew of Societies and Conversation, the best imitation of God and christ,
and may be fairly distinguish'd one from another, and seem to be rang'd and set in opposition to the contrary Vices of Anger and Wrath, Bitterness and Clamour, evil Speaking and Malice, ver. 31. As therefore Kindness is contrary to Bitterness or ill nature, it may express it self in these following particulars.
and may be fairly distinguished one from Another, and seem to be ranged and Set in opposition to the contrary Vices of Anger and Wrath, Bitterness and Clamour, evil Speaking and Malice, ver. 31. As Therefore Kindness is contrary to Bitterness or ill nature, it may express it self in these following particulars.
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and Socrates upon his Reed is not so fantastical a sight, as is the sullen and morose Christian, who frights men from Religion, thinking, that when they must become good, they must leave all the little diversions of Life,
and Socrates upon his Reed is not so fantastical a sighed, as is the sullen and morose Christian, who frights men from Religion, thinking, that when they must become good, they must leave all the little diversions of Life,
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and comply in the natural Liberties and lawful Freedoms of Life. The contrary Disposition usually carries with it the Spiritual sins of Uncharitableness, Arrogance and Pride.
and comply in the natural Liberties and lawful Freedoms of Life. The contrary Disposition usually carries with it the Spiritual Sins of Uncharitableness, Arrogance and Pride.
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It seems to be the top and Sum of all the great Characters of our dear Lord, that he went about doing good. 'Tis a sad account that some of his pretended Servants are to make when they come to dye, only to tell the number of their merry Meetings, what Possessions they leave behind by their Care and Industry;
It seems to be the top and Sum of all the great Characters of our dear Lord, that he went about doing good. It's a sad account that Some of his pretended Servants Are to make when they come to die, only to tell the number of their merry Meetings, what Possessions they leave behind by their Care and Industry;
not what naked Bodies they have cloath'd, what hungry Jaws they have fed, what Differences they have compos'd, what publick Dangers and Broils they have prevented, what Errours they have reclaim'd; but they ate and drank;
not what naked Bodies they have clothed, what hungry Jaws they have fed, what Differences they have composed, what public Dangers and Broils they have prevented, what Errors they have reclaimed; but they ate and drank;
and because they hid their Talent in the Earth, us'd the Goodness of God only to their own sensual Interest, deserve to be condemn'd thither to sleep for ever;
and Because they hid their Talon in the Earth, used the goodness of God only to their own sensual Interest, deserve to be condemned thither to sleep for ever;
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and 'twas well if so, but a severer doom follows them, pass'd by their Lord and Judge, Begone into eternal misery, ye workers of iniquity; for I know you not.
and 'twas well if so, but a severer doom follows them, passed by their Lord and Judge, Begone into Eternal misery, you workers of iniquity; for I know you not.
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If Antoninus told the Senate right, that he had lost a day when he had done no good, many, in the sence of that Noble Heathen, have liv'd, only to lose their Lives;
If Antoninus told the Senate right, that he had lost a day when he had done no good, many, in the sense of that Noble Heathen, have lived, only to loose their Lives;
but charitably considers, that 'tis beside the intention of the Law-maker, and proceeds from the imperfection of Laws, and circumstances of Humane Affairs.
but charitably considers, that it's beside the intention of the Lawmaker, and proceeds from the imperfection of Laws, and Circumstances of Humane Affairs.
And a signal Favour and Reward many times attends him, that whereas for a righteous man, a man of Legal Justice only, few or none will venture death to serve him, but for a good man, some will even dare to dye.
And a signal Favour and Reward many times attends him, that whereas for a righteous man, a man of Legal justice only, few or none will venture death to serve him, but for a good man, Some will even Dare to die.
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The man of rigour and severity is pleas'd with advantages that the Law may give him, having a colour to violate the eternal Laws of Nature, under the protection of a Temporary Law of Man, which was only short-sighted,
The man of rigour and severity is pleased with advantages that the Law may give him, having a colour to violate the Eternal Laws of Nature, under the protection of a Temporary Law of Man, which was only shortsighted,
but when that happen'd beyond the meaning of that Law, it suppos'd the Laws of Nature and Christianity in every mans breast would relieve his fellow Christian.
but when that happened beyond the meaning of that Law, it supposed the Laws of Nature and Christianity in every men breast would relieve his fellow Christian.
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The second Duty in the Text is Tender-heartedness, which consists of these following particulars. 1. In being extreamly sensible of the common troubles and miseries of our Christian Brethren;
The second Duty in the Text is Tenderheartedness, which consists of these following particulars. 1. In being extremely sensible of the Common Troubles and misery's of our Christian Brothers;
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and to ease our selves, we are ready to succour them, and then Nature discharging her Burthen and Oppression, creates both her own pleasure and satisfaction, and performs her Duty.
and to ease our selves, we Are ready to succour them, and then Nature discharging her Burden and Oppression, creates both her own pleasure and satisfaction, and performs her Duty.
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When therefore Nebuchadnezzar had put off his Humanity and pity, shewing no mercy to the distress'd, he suitably put on the shape of that without, which he was within, being degraded from a Man and King,
When Therefore Nebuchadnezzar had put off his Humanity and pity, showing no mercy to the distressed, he suitably put on the shape of that without, which he was within, being degraded from a Man and King,
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and disregarded the strip'd and wounded Stranger in their way, shew'd their Religion was but Faction and Hypocrisie, while the good Samaritan, who pitty'd and poured in Oyl,
and disregarded the striped and wounded Stranger in their Way, showed their Religion was but Faction and Hypocrisy, while the good Samaritan, who pitied and poured in Oil,
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And very often severe, yet suitable Judgments have pursued the cruel and unmerciful. Twas the fate of Agag, because his Sword had made women childless,1 Sam. 14.33. his Mother now should be so by his Death;
And very often severe, yet suitable Judgments have pursued the cruel and unmerciful. It the fate of Agag, Because his Sword had made women childless,1 Sam. 14.33. his Mother now should be so by his Death;
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This is to be a Fiend, and to such perfection of Vice may men arrive. God, to keep this Vice at the greatest distance, forbad David to build his Temple,
This is to be a Fiend, and to such perfection of Vice may men arrive. God, to keep this Vice At the greatest distance, forbade David to built his Temple,
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And we Christians have thus learn'd Christ, he having taught us, that when upon occasion our fellow Christians shall be full of tears and sorrow for the crosses and sad accidents of Life, that we should put on a suitable temper, having a fellow-feeling, to weep with them that weep,
And we Christians have thus learned christ, he having taught us, that when upon occasion our fellow Christians shall be full of tears and sorrow for the Crosses and sad accidents of Life, that we should put on a suitable temper, having a fellow-feeling, to weep with them that weep,
To view the naked and the destitute with Tears only, and fruitless wishes, that some kind hand would bestow a Raiment upon them, serves only to distinguish a dead from a living Faith.
To view the naked and the destitute with Tears only, and fruitless wishes, that Some kind hand would bestow a Raiment upon them, serves only to distinguish a dead from a living Faith.
For such men there are, whose Nature and Religion prompts them to pity and commiseration, yet Covetousness or expensive Vanities check the good inclination.
For such men there Are, whose Nature and Religion prompts them to pity and commiseration, yet Covetousness or expensive Vanities check the good inclination.
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Fear in some, Covetousness in others, hopes of Advantage, and Idleness and Softness in many more, make these sad things look as indifferent and little,
fear in Some, Covetousness in Others, hope's of Advantage, and Idleness and Softness in many more, make these sad things look as indifferent and little,
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and we become eyes to the blind, feet to the lame, give our counsel to the simple, our strength to the oppressed, our purse to the indigent, and we become the common Granaries and supplies to the poor and weak:
and we become eyes to the blind, feet to the lame, give our counsel to the simple, our strength to the oppressed, our purse to the indigent, and we become the Common Granaries and supplies to the poor and weak:
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When we hate our Brethren whom we have seen, (for that is hatred of them with God, to deny them Relief when we can give it) with whom we are joyn'd in the common necessities of Nature,
When we hate our Brothers whom we have seen, (for that is hatred of them with God, to deny them Relief when we can give it) with whom we Are joined in the Common necessities of Nature,
The sturdy nature of men, not to be drawn by the bands of Love, hath made Punishments absolutely necessary to Rule and Government, without which, Laws would be but Formalities and Entreaties:
The sturdy nature of men, not to be drawn by the bans of Love, hath made Punishments absolutely necessary to Rule and Government, without which, Laws would be but Formalities and Entreaties:
but where abatements of punishment will serve the end, viz. preserve Government, and cause Repentance, God and good men have never us'd utmost severity and destruction, which are due onely to the refractory and impenitent, and are rarely executed;
but where abatements of punishment will serve the end, viz. preserve Government, and cause Repentance, God and good men have never used utmost severity and destruction, which Are due only to the refractory and impenitent, and Are rarely executed;
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yet sometimes they are, to make wholsome Presidents and Examples to terrifie, and are good Land-marks to keep others from splitting upon the same Rocks, and destroying themselves.
yet sometime they Are, to make wholesome Presidents and Examples to terrify, and Are good Landmarks to keep Others from splitting upon the same Rocks, and destroying themselves.
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alwayes scourging drives away Modesty, begets a brawny and a sensless temper, which will run away with its Rider, and contemns its unmerciful Governour;
always scourging drives away Modesty, begets a brawny and a senseless temper, which will run away with its Rider, and contemns its unmerciful Governor;
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who, while he endeavours to reform some sort of Vice in others, by such severe Methods, he begets and cherisheth another sort of Vice in himself, Unmercifulness being as great a Vice as any.
who, while he endeavours to reform Some sort of Vice in Others, by such severe Methods, he begets and Cherishes Another sort of Vice in himself, Unmercifulness being as great a Vice as any.
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Far unlike to the temper of Jesus, whose Person and Authority, the Jews so maliciously contemned and perfecuted, who would have accepted of their Repentance for their Blasphemy and Disobedience, and given them a Reprieve;
far unlike to the temper of jesus, whose Person and authority, the jews so maliciously contemned and persecuted, who would have accepted of their Repentance for their Blasphemy and Disobedience, and given them a Reprieve;
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As Magistrates are called Gods, so in this they must be like God, who, when he goes to take Vengeance of his Enemies, (the Divine Government calling for a particular instance of severity) is said to rise out of his place,
As Magistrates Are called God's, so in this they must be like God, who, when he Goes to take Vengeance of his Enemies, (the Divine Government calling for a particular instance of severity) is said to rise out of his place,
4. In the distribution of Charity and Alms, and providing for the necessities of the Poor, tender-heartedness being the natural Spring from whence it doth arise.
4. In the distribution of Charity and Alms, and providing for the necessities of the Poor, tenderheartedness being the natural Spring from whence it does arise.
Upon this account, we more eminently lay up Treasure in Heaven, and by filling the poor mans Box here, we become Heirs to the many Mansions in our Fathers house.
Upon this account, we more eminently lay up Treasure in Heaven, and by filling the poor men Box Here, we become Heirs to the many Mansions in our Father's house.
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In nothing more we imitate that mighty Being above, to whom, all Creatures, cloth'd in their different Liveries, put up their cryes and groans for the Pensions and Charity of Heaven, and God's the Almoner there;
In nothing more we imitate that mighty Being above, to whom, all Creatures, clothed in their different Liveries, put up their cries and groans for the Pensions and Charity of Heaven, and God's the Almoner there;
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For besides the Rewards above, and the Provisions we make to our selves here from the grateful poor, who are many times advanc'd to a better condition,
For beside the Rewards above, and the Provisions we make to our selves Here from the grateful poor, who Are many times advanced to a better condition,
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when the Changes and Revolutions in the World may wheel us about into lower and meaner circumstances of Life, what strange Deliverances and unexpected Supplies, new Friends and secret Helps, in a silent and invisible way, have followed our former Charity.
when the Changes and Revolutions in the World may wheel us about into lower and meaner Circumstances of Life, what strange Deliverances and unexpected Supplies, new Friends and secret Helps, in a silent and invisible Way, have followed our former Charity.
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But what need I? I must not urge any more Arguments to enforce the practice of this mighty Duty to this Auditory, which hath so often heard them upon this occasion,
But what need I? I must not urge any more Arguments to enforce the practice of this mighty Duty to this Auditory, which hath so often herd them upon this occasion,
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and numerous expressions of it, hath told the Pagan World, what a beneficial thing true Christianity is to mankind, confuted the Scandal cast upon our Reformed Church of England by her Adversaries, that our Religion consists only in Faith and Profession, but doing no good Works;
and numerous expressions of it, hath told the Pagan World, what a beneficial thing true Christianity is to mankind, confuted the Scandal cast upon our Reformed Church of England by her Adversaries, that our Religion consists only in Faith and Profession, but doing no good Works;
And therefore I do not so much exhort as praise, and give our saviours blessing to you, Blessed is that Servant, whom his Lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
And Therefore I do not so much exhort as praise, and give our Saviors blessing to you, Blessed is that Servant, whom his Lord when he comes shall find so doing.
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And therefore, not for ostentation but encouragement, I will give you a true report of the great number of poor Children and other People maintained in the several Hospitals, under the pious Care of the Lord Mayor, Commonalty,
And Therefore, not for ostentation but encouragement, I will give you a true report of the great number of poor Children and other People maintained in the several Hospitals, under the pious Care of the Lord Mayor, Commonalty,
Children put forth Apprentices, and discharg'd out of Christs Hospital — 86. Still remaining under the Care and Charge of the said Hospital — 772. There have been cured in the Hospital of St. Bartholomew, of wounded, sick,
Children put forth Apprentices, and discharged out of Christ Hospital — 86. Still remaining under the Care and Charge of the said Hospital — 772. There have been cured in the Hospital of Saint Bartholomew, of wounded, sick,
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and diseased Persons — 1735. Persons remaining under Cure in the said Hospital — 258. In the Hospital of St. Thomas, cured the last year — 1595. Still under Cure — 242. Vagrants and indigent Persons received into the Hospital of Bridewel, reliev'd and sent by Passes into their Native Countreys — 1279. Maintain'd and brought up in divers Arts and Trades — 133. Besides the Hospital of Bethlem, which is of excellent Use and great necessity,
and diseased Persons — 1735. Persons remaining under Cure in the said Hospital — 258. In the Hospital of Saint Thomas, cured the last year — 1595. Still under Cure — 242. Vagrants and indigent Persons received into the Hospital of Bridewell, relieved and sent by Passes into their Native Countries' — 1279. Maintained and brought up in diverse Arts and Trades — 133. Beside the Hospital of Bethlehem, which is of excellent Use and great necessity,
Notwithstanding the great Losses all these Hospitals have sustained by the late dreadful Fire in September 1666. and other Fires which have happen'd in and about the City of London.
Notwithstanding the great Losses all these Hospitals have sustained by the late dreadful Fire in September 1666. and other Fires which have happened in and about the city of London.
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than what our Saviour hath laid down, to excite our affections and care towards the Maimed the Lame and the Blind. Luke 14.14. And thou shalt be Blessed, for they cannot recompence thee, for thou shalt be recompensed at the Resurrection of the Just.
than what our Saviour hath laid down, to excite our affections and care towards the Maimed the Lame and the Blind. Luke 14.14. And thou shalt be Blessed, for they cannot recompense thee, for thou shalt be recompensed At the Resurrection of the Just.
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a Principle of Peace and Charity will be naturally acting, and travels with pain to it self, till it bring forth the fruits of Love and Reconciliation;
a Principle of Peace and Charity will be naturally acting, and travels with pain to it self, till it bring forth the fruits of Love and Reconciliation;
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but because the pleasant exercise of mutual Love and Friendship is stopt, and therefore labours first, to remove the dirt and rubbish that damm'd it up, that it might flow again in its gentle stream;
but Because the pleasant exercise of mutual Love and Friendship is stopped, and Therefore labours First, to remove the dirt and rubbish that dammed it up, that it might flow again in its gentle stream;
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To seek Peace, is far from being a sign of a mean and Abject Spirit, that 'tis imitating the greatest, most infinite Being, God, who intreats his Enemies to be reconcil'd,
To seek Peace, is Far from being a Signen of a mean and Abject Spirit, that it's imitating the greatest, most infinite Being, God, who intreats his Enemies to be reconciled,
but is smooth'd over only for a time, while 'tis his Interest and better Opportunity of Revenge (which is a strange imputation to Humane Nature and Christian Religion) and therefore out of despair of Peace, continues in a State of War with you;
but is smoothed over only for a time, while it's his Interest and better Opportunity of Revenge (which is a strange imputation to Humane Nature and Christian Religion) and Therefore out of despair of Peace, continues in a State of War with you;
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by seeking Peace, you undeceive his Error, you heap Coals of Fire upon his Head, melting him down into softness and repentance, he is more asham'd and confounded at his Fault and mistake;
by seeking Peace, you undeceive his Error, you heap Coals of Fire upon his Head, melting him down into softness and Repentance, he is more ashamed and confounded At his Fault and mistake;
and 'tis your Interest, you gaining that by this easie Method, which might possibly have been lost by a more tedious and troublesome way of Pride and Rigor:
and it's your Interest, you gaining that by this easy Method, which might possibly have been lost by a more tedious and troublesome Way of Pride and Rigor:
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always to stick upon equal satisfactions, to have the Injury and Atonement weighed in nice Ballances, to come to Granes and Scruples, is far from being a good or benign Man, a merciful or Charitable Person, far from the Evangelical Temper, which rests not in a dry and sullen Justice,
always to stick upon equal satisfactions, to have the Injury and Atonement weighed in Nicaenae Balances, to come to Granes and Scruples, is Far from being a good or benign Man, a merciful or Charitable Person, Far from the Evangelical Temper, which rests not in a dry and sullen justice,
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in resenting Injuries, always, as near, as decently they can, they regard Charity and Mercy, much more private Persons in their Circumstances and Condition ought to do.
in resenting Injuries, always, as near, as decently they can, they regard Charity and Mercy, much more private Persons in their circumstances and Condition ought to do.
Such a man is not always the wisest, demanding Retaliation for Injuries, and to retreive his Fame by the smartest Penalties, he provokes but the World to Wrath for the time of his offending;
Such a man is not always the Wisest, demanding Retaliation for Injuries, and to retreive his Fame by the Smartest Penalties, he provokes but the World to Wrath for the time of his offending;
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nothing being more inhumane, then, when Life or a plentiful way of living, a Christians Fortune and his Peace are to be given in Camposition to any implacable Person of private Circumstances,
nothing being more inhumane, then, when Life or a plentiful Way of living, a Christians Fortune and his Peace Are to be given in Camposition to any implacable Person of private circumstances,
If your Mercy be misplac'd and abus'd, it only aggravates his Crime you pardon, but lessons not your Goodness, whose purpose was honest and great of doing well.
If your Mercy be misplaced and abused, it only aggravates his Crime you pardon, but Lessons not your goodness, whose purpose was honest and great of doing well.
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The Mercies of the noble and truly Christian are clean and large, not fetter'd with too many Conditions and Restrictions, endeavouring more to be generously good, then nicely wise;
The mercies of the noble and truly Christian Are clean and large, not fettered with too many Conditions and Restrictions, endeavouring more to be generously good, then nicely wise;
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He knows not himself to be a man, who will not write himself naturally ignorant and perverse, little and proud, insolent and disobedient, full of so many follies and baseness, that here we want, shall I call it ill,
He knows not himself to be a man, who will not write himself naturally ignorant and perverse, little and proud, insolent and disobedient, full of so many follies and baseness, that Here we want, shall I call it ill,
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because originally, so good, his carriage rude and ungrateful towards his Maker, cruel and inhumane towards his Fellows, superstitions in his Devotion, silly and false in his Conversation;
Because originally, so good, his carriage rude and ungrateful towards his Maker, cruel and inhumane towards his Fellows, superstitions in his Devotion, silly and false in his Conversation;
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or the son of man that thou visitest him? And which more shews what a strange Being Man is, the eminent Kindness and Providence of God over him, makes him conceited, that he is a Being very great in himself, useful unto God,
or the son of man that thou visitest him? And which more shows what a strange Being Man is, the eminent Kindness and Providence of God over him, makes him conceited, that he is a Being very great in himself, useful unto God,
For such a Being as this, that wants so much mercy, not to shew any, that receives so much bounty, not to give, that is supported and lives by the immense Love and Charity, to be envious and cruel, confutes his pretence, that he is not the Image of God, he is only a clod of Earth temper'd with Blood, lutum sanguine maceratum, as was said of one of the vilest of the whole Creation.
For such a Being as this, that Wants so much mercy, not to show any, that receives so much bounty, not to give, that is supported and lives by the immense Love and Charity, to be envious and cruel, confutes his pretence, that he is not the Image of God, he is only a clod of Earth tempered with Blood, lutum sanguine maceratum, as was said of one of the Vilest of the Whole Creation.
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Should Malefactors in their Prisons upbraid one another with their Crimes, or deny their mutual Pardons for Offences committed among themselves, would it not tempt their Prince to deny them a reprieve;
Should Malefactors in their Prisons upbraid one Another with their Crimes, or deny their mutual Pardons for Offences committed among themselves, would it not tempt their Prince to deny them a reprieve;
would it not move laughter in the Beholder, and call for a lash to discipline them into Meekness and Love among themselves? Such Creatures are men, ill meriting that noble name, who for their Hatred and Malice, their Revenge and Cruelty among themselves, are as much laught at,
would it not move laughter in the Beholder, and call for a lash to discipline them into Meekness and Love among themselves? Such Creatures Are men, ill meriting that noble name, who for their Hatred and Malice, their Revenge and Cruelty among themselves, Are as much laughed At,
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So it is our Interest and Reputation here, as well as our Religion and Heavens Reward hereafter, to be of a forgiving Temper. 2. The Nature of God and his Proceedings with Men, among all the imitable things of the Divine Nature none are so fairly propos'd and recommended,
So it is our Interest and Reputation Here, as well as our Religion and Heavens Reward hereafter, to be of a forgiving Temper. 2. The Nature of God and his Proceedings with Men, among all the imitable things of the Divine Nature none Are so fairly proposed and recommended,
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as the long Suffering and Mercy of God, the frequency of its exercise, the absolute Necessity of it for mankind, make it appear the most lovely among all his mighty Attributes, there being no sort of men so good and circumspect in their Demeanour here,
as the long Suffering and Mercy of God, the frequency of its exercise, the absolute Necessity of it for mankind, make it appear the most lovely among all his mighty Attributes, there being no sort of men so good and circumspect in their Demeanour Here,
Lord who knows how oft he offends, cleanse thou me from my secret Faults, describing theirs Sins with all their aggravating Circumstances, of Number, Scandal, Presumption,
Lord who knows how oft he offends, cleanse thou me from my secret Faults, describing theirs Sins with all their aggravating circumstances, of Number, Scandal, Presumption,
Shall not therefore the superabundant Mercy of God, and his infinite patience towards Mankind, lead them into an imitation to Pitty, and forgive their offending Brother.
Shall not Therefore the superabundant Mercy of God, and his infinite patience towards Mankind, led them into an imitation to Pity, and forgive their offending Brother.
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'Tis not the Nature of God willingly to grieve the Children of Men, and shall we please our selves with Severitys, be unconcern'd at common Calamities,
It's not the Nature of God willingly to grieve the Children of Men, and shall we please our selves with Severitys, be unconcerned At Common Calamities,
Shall his Mercy retch unto the Heavens and his Truth unto the Clouds, and shall our kindness and bowels being only consin'd to our little selves? We sin,
Shall his Mercy retch unto the Heavens and his Truth unto the Clouds, and shall our kindness and bowels being only confined to our little selves? We sin,
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and Plagues and Mildews would be as common as our Breath to destroy our Adversaries, which in their several turns would almost be the Race of Mankind, till we existed alone,
and Plagues and Mildews would be as Common as our Breath to destroy our Adversaries, which in their several turns would almost be the Raze of Mankind, till we existed alone,
Is not the Honour of God as great as ours, his Power as large, andweless serviceable to him than to one another? Had we been condemned to endless Miseries upon our first Offence,
Is not the Honour of God as great as ours, his Power as large, andweless serviceable to him than to one Another? Had we been condemned to endless Misery's upon our First Offence,
or return'd to our former nothing, there had never been less joy in Heaven, there are infinite numbers of Spirits about his Throne, to praise his Name,
or returned to our former nothing, there had never been less joy in Heaven, there Are infinite numbers of Spirits about his Throne, to praise his Name,
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and execute his Will, or he could out of stones have rais'd up Children to magnifie the God of Abraham, or enjoyd himself in the same infinite manner before the World was,
and execute his Will, or he could out of stones have raised up Children to magnify the God of Abraham, or enjoyed himself in the same infinite manner before the World was,
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and had nothing to compound our Debts with Heaven, except God perfectly forgave all, which he so freely hath done, ought not we to pardon and relieve, to be easily reconcill'd,
and had nothing to compound our Debts with Heaven, except God perfectly forgave all, which he so freely hath done, ought not we to pardon and relieve, to be Easily reconcilled,
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if any Comfort of Love, if any Fellowship of the Spirit, if any Bowels and Mercies, which give us so much praise and satisfaction of Mind here and rewards hereafter:
if any Comfort of Love, if any Fellowship of the Spirit, if any Bowels and mercies, which give us so much praise and satisfaction of Mind Here and rewards hereafter:
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