Since the righteousness of men cannot profit their Maker, we cannot reasonably think He should enjoyn them any thing, which it is not their advantage to observe:
Since the righteousness of men cannot profit their Maker, we cannot reasonably think He should enjoin them any thing, which it is not their advantage to observe:
Were His Commandments fruitless, they would unavoidably prevent that cheerful obedience they do require, by stifling those hopes that should inspire it;
Were His commandments fruitless, they would avoidable prevent that cheerful Obedience they do require, by stifling those hope's that should inspire it;
Of whom I have only this to note, when lately they sate by the waters of Babylon they wept when they remembred Sion, and their language then no doubt was, O how amiable are thy dwellings, thou Lord of hosts!
Of whom I have only this to note, when lately they sat by the waters of Babylon they wept when they remembered Sion, and their language then no doubt was, Oh how amiable Are thy dwellings, thou Lord of hosts!
But scarce was the Altar warm with the Sacrifice, but the vows and the tears they had offer'd for the House of God when she lay in the dust, are turned into scorn and contempt now she is in her glory;
But scarce was the Altar warm with the Sacrifice, but the vows and the tears they had offered for the House of God when she lay in the dust, Are turned into scorn and contempt now she is in her glory;
and they talk at such a rate, as if they had never been, either in Babylon or in the Temple; Your words have been stout against me, verse the 13th; stout indeed,
and they talk At such a rate, as if they had never been, either in Babylon or in the Temple; Your words have been stout against me, verse the 13th; stout indeed,
that the Service of God was a stale useless device, an unprofitable imposition on their labour and time, their Folds and their Granaries were emptied, their business and pleasures interrupted, their spirits and wits pall'd,
that the Service of God was a stale useless device, an unprofitable imposition on their labour and time, their Folds and their Granaries were emptied, their business and pleasures interrupted, their spirits and wits palled,
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and those that tempt God (by such bold defiance, and never trouble themselves with crowching before Him) are delivered: How happy was Harpalus, who never was at the charge of a grain of Incense on the Gods? I would this language were as obsolete as 'tis truly barbarous!
and those that tempt God (by such bold defiance, and never trouble themselves with crouching before Him) Are Delivered: How happy was Harpalus, who never was At the charge of a grain of Incense on the God's? I would this language were as obsolete as it's truly barbarous!
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yet since our evil lusts are continually endeavouring (with so much success) to make it so, I hope it will not be lost time (on both accompts) to justifie the wisdom of our being here;
yet since our evil Lustiest Are continually endeavouring (with so much success) to make it so, I hope it will not be lost time (on both accounts) to justify the Wisdom of our being Here;
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and shew, that we are no where employed on a better accompt, than in the Courts of the Lord's House, and that he never requir'd it of us to seek his face in vain.
and show, that we Are no where employed on a better account, than in the Courts of the Lord's House, and that he never required it of us to seek his face in vain.
I have then no more to do, but to declare, 1. What the Service here meant is. 2. What the certain profits of it are. 3. What are the causes of that vanity men are so ready to charge it with.
I have then no more to do, but to declare, 1. What the Service Here meant is. 2. What the certain profits of it Are. 3. What Are the Causes of that vanity men Are so ready to charge it with.
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The sense of the Divine Perfections naturally seizes us with admiration, and this (if our guilt interpose not, to turn the light of his countenance into a consuming fire ) soon grows into the highest veneration and love, which is the principal, the eternal service of God, which (if it be not toil'd and weakened by our worldly lusts) cannot lye cloyster d in our breasts,
The sense of the Divine Perfections naturally seizes us with admiration, and this (if our guilt interpose not, to turn the Light of his countenance into a consuming fire) soon grows into the highest veneration and love, which is the principal, the Eternal service of God, which (if it be not toiled and weakened by our worldly Lustiest) cannot lie cloister worser in our breasts,
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but must, by its mighty force, break out into that lowly homage and ready obedience, which are the necessary products of it, and the other services that we owe him:
but must, by its mighty force, break out into that lowly homage and ready Obedience, which Are the necessary products of it, and the other services that we owe him:
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The first of these (his worship) is the subject of the Text, as the whole scope of the Prophet shews, which is to regulate those abuses, to correct that Heathenism, which stole with them out of the Captivity into the second Temple: This being a Duty we owe to Him,
The First of these (his worship) is the Subject of the Text, as the Whole scope of the Prophet shows, which is to regulate those Abuses, to correct that Heathenism, which stole with them out of the Captivity into the second Temple: This being a Duty we owe to Him,
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first as his Creatures, then as sinful and miserable, but not past hope, consists of those acts which are the clearest acknowledgments of our entire dependance on his goodness, and subjection to his authority, such are our humble confessions, prayers, praises, and meek receiving his laws, for what other solemn recognition of our honour of Him can we make,
First as his Creatures, then as sinful and miserable, but not passed hope, consists of those acts which Are the Clearest acknowledgments of our entire dependence on his Goodness, and subjection to his Authority, such Are our humble confessions, Prayers, praises, and meek receiving his laws, for what other solemn recognition of our honour of Him can we make,
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The Ordinance of Sacrifice, mention'd in the Text, seems indeed to have been the whole of the Jewish Temple Service, but if we observe, from the Prophets, the low accompt God made of it, we must conclude, that (what antiquity soever it boast) it was but the shadow of this reasonable service; What designed prospect it had (as a Type or visible Prophecy) on the Sacrifice of our Saviours Body, I do not enquire,
The Ordinance of Sacrifice, mentioned in the Text, seems indeed to have been the Whole of the Jewish Temple Service, but if we observe, from the prophets, the low account God made of it, we must conclude, that (what antiquity soever it boast) it was but the shadow of this reasonable service; What designed prospect it had (as a Type or visible Prophecy) on the Sacrifice of our Saviors Body, I do not inquire,
but that (besides that obedience which it chiefly intended) it was an oblation of the Offerer himself, by his representative, to God, NONLATINALPHABET as Philo describes it, visible confessions, prayers,
but that (beside that Obedience which it chiefly intended) it was an oblation of the Offerer himself, by his representative, to God, as Philo describes it, visible confessions, Prayers,
nor was this way of Worship meerly trifling and scenical, but (if we consider the time, the place, the temper of that People) necessary to save them from falling into the tempting Idolatries of the Nations, 'till such time as the World was prepared for the Holy Offering foretold in the 1. chapter, 11. verse, the NONLATINALPHABET, as Justin Martyr renders it, mundities sacrificorum, as Tertullian, the sacrifices of prayer, praises,
nor was this Way of Worship merely trifling and scenical, but (if we Consider the time, the place, the temper of that People) necessary to save them from falling into the tempting Idolatries of the nations, till such time as the World was prepared for the Holy Offering foretold in the 1. chapter, 11. verse, the, as Justin Martyr renders it, Mundities sacrificorum, as Tertullian, the Sacrifices of prayer, praises,
and blood, that darkned the Temple, by the clear discoveries of Gods Will, and the doubts and fears which darkned Mens Souls, by the greatest encouragements of his Spirit to assist,
and blood, that darkened the Temple, by the clear discoveries of God's Will, and the doubts and fears which darkened Men's Souls, by the greatest encouragements of his Spirit to assist,
and frequent rendition of our selves to God, ratified by the usual Solemnities of Baptizing and Feasting, which he consecrated to the remembrance of the two greatest Blessings, His Spirit, and His Blood.
and frequent rendition of our selves to God, ratified by the usual Solemnities of Baptizing and Feasting, which he consecrated to the remembrance of the two greatest Blessings, His Spirit, and His Blood.
Lastly, as for those Rites and Modes Men are so fierce against, would they would believe us when we plainly avow, they are no parts of the Christian Worship,
Lastly, as for those Rites and Modes Men Are so fierce against, would they would believe us when we plainly avow, they Are no parts of the Christian Worship,
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And those that are scared from the Service of God, by every little Mode in it that is not of Divine institution, must leave, not this but all Churches,
And those that Are scared from the Service of God, by every little Mode in it that is not of Divine Institution, must leave, not this but all Churches,
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as do not deserve his most wise and glorious Anger, yea so unfriendly to the very Service it self hath it prov'd, that I fear it hath emboldened too many, that are more hardy, to lay it by wholly,
as do not deserve his most wise and glorious Anger, yea so unfriendly to the very Service it self hath it proved, that I Fear it hath emboldened too many, that Are more hardy, to lay it by wholly,
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as a nice and troublesome, or to trifle with it as an indifferent thing, and made it too necessary for us to prove, that 'tis not in vain for us to serve God, which is the next thing I am to do.
as a Nicaenae and troublesome, or to trifle with it as an indifferent thing, and made it too necessary for us to prove, that it's not in vain for us to serve God, which is the next thing I am to do.
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and Eternal Life we are all assur'd, but who is so foolish as to think, that there is any natural virtue in our breath, which grows cold upon our lips, to draw down these Heavenly Influences? or so immodest to presume, that these great favours are the just purchase of a few good words, a little patient attendance,
and Eternal Life we Are all assured, but who is so foolish as to think, that there is any natural virtue in our breath, which grows cold upon our lips, to draw down these Heavenly Influences? or so immodest to presume, that these great favours Are the just purchase of a few good words, a little patient attendance,
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and lowly behaviour? It remains then, that the great profit of our Worship is not in any effects or impressions it makes upon God, with whom is no shadow of change, but in those dispositions it begets in us, whereby we are fitted for the Divine Bounty;
and lowly behaviour? It remains then, that the great profit of our Worship is not in any effects or impressions it makes upon God, with whom is no shadow of change, but in those dispositions it begets in us, whereby we Are fitted for the Divine Bounty;
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because the true veneration of any thing, transforms all the thoughts and desires into its resemblance, beholding the glory of God we are changed into the same image;
Because the true veneration of any thing, transforms all the thoughts and Desires into its resemblance, beholding the glory of God we Are changed into the same image;
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To shew how effectual an Instrument the Worship of God is to the obtaining of them, I shall not insist upon the Divine Appointment, which yet, were it but clay and spittle, were enough to justifie its sufficiency,
To show how effectual an Instrument the Worship of God is to the obtaining of them, I shall not insist upon the Divine Appointment, which yet, were it but clay and spittle, were enough to justify its sufficiency,
Walk before me (says God to Abraham ) and be perfect. But how can this Reverence be preserved in our hearts, without frequent and solemn attendance and adoration of Him, any more than the Authority of a King, without his Courts of Justice and Judgment? The strongest habits,
Walk before me (Says God to Abraham) and be perfect. But how can this reverence be preserved in our hearts, without frequent and solemn attendance and adoration of Him, any more than the authority of a King, without his Courts of justice and Judgement? The Strongest habits,
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but these (without the frequent and solemn proclamation of his Will, and invocation of his Name ) are but as the dead Records of a Chronicle or Calendar, which will no better keep up the Honour of the Creator,
but these (without the frequent and solemn proclamation of his Will, and invocation of his Name) Are but as the dead Records of a Chronicle or Calendar, which will no better keep up the Honour of the Creator,
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Soon would the incursions of worldly vanities, seconded with our own sensual lusts, bear down that NONLATINALPHABET, that natural inclination we have to God,
Soon would the incursions of worldly vanities, seconded with our own sensual Lustiest, bear down that, that natural inclination we have to God,
and Impossibility, to be their Compurgators? And the Confessions of the best do avow, who finding the greatest difficulty to be rooted in themselves, cry out with the Apostle, Oh wretched men that we are who shall deliver us!
and Impossibility, to be their Compurgators? And the Confessions of the best do avow, who finding the greatest difficulty to be rooted in themselves, cry out with the Apostle, O wretched men that we Are who shall deliver us!
Yea, and those that never heard of the mighty Wind on Pentecoste, yet would not grant, that any could be excellent, sine afflatu divino, so the Orator;
Yea, and those that never herd of the mighty Wind on Pentecost, yet would not grant, that any could be excellent, sine afflatu divino, so the Orator;
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NONLATINALPHABET, so Hierocles. And however Men may pride themselves in their NONLATINALPHABET, and think their Souls can mend themselves when they list,
, so Hierocles. And however Men may pride themselves in their, and think their Souls can mend themselves when they list,
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for what can they do, when they themselves are opprest and out of order? There is indeed an NONLATINALPHABET, a self-moving power in the Soul, which can never be lost, there is an Elatery, a motus restitutionis, an endeavour to Goodness in the Conscience, which cannot be extinguished;
for what can they do, when they themselves Are oppressed and out of order? There is indeed an, a self-moving power in the Soul, which can never be lost, there is an Elatery, a motus restitutionis, an endeavour to goodness in the Conscience, which cannot be extinguished;
but when this power is corrupted, when this spring is rusted, and a mighty weight lyes upon it, what weak effects are we to expect from it? When the light within us is darkness, when reason it self (the NONLATINALPHABET) hath tamely given up its Sovereignty, to be led captive by divers lusts, how can it alone bring about its restauration?
but when this power is corrupted, when this spring is rusted, and a mighty weight lies upon it, what weak effects Are we to expect from it? When the Light within us is darkness, when reason it self (the) hath tamely given up its Sovereignty, to be led captive by diverse Lustiest, how can it alone bring about its restauration?
Gods Grace descends not like the common Blessings of the Light and Showers, whether Men desire it or no, it were not grace but force, not assistance but violence, were it not earnestly and humbly sought;
God's Grace descends not like the Common Blessings of the Light and Showers, whither Men desire it or no, it were not grace but force, not assistance but violence, were it not earnestly and humbly sought;
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Now what clearer accompts of Goodness can we desire, than those we have from the Laws and Life of Goodness it self, which took a Body and dwelt among us? and what stronger bonds could Wisdom and Love heve knit,
Now what clearer accounts of goodness can we desire, than those we have from the Laws and Life of goodness it self, which took a Body and dwelled among us? and what Stronger bonds could Wisdom and Love heaven knit,
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than those of Duty and Interest, of Gratitude and Hope, of Assistance and Success? where our Maker intreats, our Saviour bleeds, his Spirit and our Consciences contend with us, where his terrours do beset us, his bowels of compassion yern towards us,
than those of Duty and Interest, of Gratitude and Hope, of Assistance and Success? where our Maker intreats, our Saviour bleeds, his Spirit and our Consciences contend with us, where his terrors do beset us, his bowels of compassion yern towards us,
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and how stupendious soever a misery some have made of that Act of Worship, (by straining the holy Expressions of the Fathers into an NONLATINALPHABET of it) yet in this our plain despis'd notion, 'tis an excellent Instrument of uniting us to the Holy Jesus in spirit, and if we believe Him, the flesh profiteth nothing.
and how stupendious soever a misery Some have made of that Act of Worship, (by straining the holy Expressions of the Father's into an of it) yet in this our plain despised notion, it's an excellent Instrument of uniting us to the Holy jesus in Spirit, and if we believe Him, the Flesh profiteth nothing.
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Briefly, the summ of all that Goodness, that can make us acceptable to God, to others, to our selves, is Humility, Charity, and purity of Spirit. For the first, Men never see themselves in a true light (those especially who have few or none superiour to them upon Earth) but when they stand in His Presence, there the shadows flye away,
Briefly, the sum of all that goodness, that can make us acceptable to God, to Others, to our selves, is Humility, Charity, and purity of Spirit. For the First, Men never see themselves in a true Light (those especially who have few or none superior to them upon Earth) but when they stand in His Presence, there the shadows fly away,
But how is it possible, that we, who live in continual familiarity with the World (chiefly those who are under no restraints of want or fear) should keep our selves undefiled, without those solemn retirements from it, whereby we may disintangle our Minds from the Cares and Pleasures of it,
But how is it possible, that we, who live in continual familiarity with the World (chiefly those who Are under no restraints of want or Fear) should keep our selves undefiled, without those solemn retirements from it, whereby we may disentangle our Minds from the Cares and Pleasures of it,
'Tis to be expected, that some should reply to this Discourse, Hath the Temple then monopoliz'd all Goodness? Is Grace appropriated only to the Priests Lips? Can Reason do nothing without those dull Formalities? Were not Greece and Rome as fruitful of happy Spirits,
It's to be expected, that Some should reply to this Discourse, Hath the Temple then monopolized all goodness? Is Grace appropriated only to the Priests Lips? Can Reason do nothing without those dull Formalities? Were not Greece and Room as fruitful of happy Spirits,
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But if many of the NONLATINALPHABET, of the best natural dispositions, of the strongest faculties, and of the greatest advantages of education and observation, do yet fall short of those Virtues that may thence be expected, there is no reason to be given for it,
But if many of the, of the best natural dispositions, of the Strongest faculties, and of the greatest advantages of education and observation, do yet fallen short of those Virtues that may thence be expected, there is no reason to be given for it,
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and by this God lets the World see, that He is not to be left out in a business that so wholly depends upon Him, that whosoever plants or waters, He alone must give the increase.
and by this God lets the World see, that He is not to be left out in a business that so wholly depends upon Him, that whosoever plants or waters, He alone must give the increase.
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2. But this is not all the benefit we gain by our Service of God; when the World is well awakened out of its enthusiastick slumber and giddiness, Men will see that Religion was not shorn for a Recluse to the Church, but whatever is good for the Souls, is likewise so for the Societies of Men:
2. But this is not all the benefit we gain by our Service of God; when the World is well awakened out of its enthusiastic slumber and giddiness, Men will see that Religion was not shorn for a Recluse to the Church, but whatever is good for the Souls, is likewise so for the Societies of Men:
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For who will grudge to submit to, fear any evil from, or dare any evil to him, that is a lover and beloved of his God? So the Authority of Parents, Priests, Masters, and Magistrates, is at once sweetened and reinforc'd.
For who will grudge to submit to, Fear any evil from, or Dare any evil to him, that is a lover and Beloved of his God? So the authority of Parents, Priests, Masters, and Magistrates, is At once sweetened and reinforced.
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Thus the Heathens descents of their Rulers from their Gods, their frequent inspirations by, and familiar converses with them, were not the contrivance of their Fancy, but their Wisdom:
Thus the heathens descents of their Rulers from their God's, their frequent inspirations by, and familiar converses with them, were not the contrivance of their Fancy, but their Wisdom:
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and two of the widest Empires now in the World stand upon the Credit of a Prophet and a Priest. Thus Moses his continual Addresses to God, awed that stubborn People,
and two of the Widest Empires now in the World stand upon the Credit of a Prophet and a Priest. Thus Moses his continual Addresses to God, awed that stubborn People,
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But we need not go so far, we our selves have sufficiently felt the deep impressions of a pretended devotion, when a days fasting (or seeking God ) hath more enraged Men to the spoil, than the greatest largess could.
But we need not go so Far, we our selves have sufficiently felt the deep impressions of a pretended devotion, when a days fasting (or seeking God) hath more enraged Men to the spoil, than the greatest largess could.
And though the most barbarous usage of the most Pious King, may seem to weaken the security of Religion, yet we must remember, that there were a People, from whose fury the real Divinity of our Saviour, without his Legions of Angels, could not defend Him.
And though the most barbarous usage of the most Pious King, may seem to weaken the security of Religion, yet we must Remember, that there were a People, from whose fury the real Divinity of our Saviour, without his Legions of Angels, could not defend Him.
though not so particular, conversation as here, where, if we mark what we say, we joyntly discover our weightiest thoughts, our highest designs, our nearest inclinations,
though not so particular, Conversation as Here, where, if we mark what we say, we jointly discover our Weightiest thoughts, our highest designs, our nearest inclinations,
as will link us together, either in love or condemnation: But if we go higher, to the Feast of Charity, there are all those endearments of bleeding love, and flowing plenty, which may tame and win the fiercest Natures;
as will link us together, either in love or condemnation: But if we go higher, to the Feast of Charity, there Are all those endearments of bleeding love, and flowing plenty, which may tame and win the Fiercest Nature's;
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in all which (behold and wonder!) the God of Love and Peace Himself becomes a Mediator betwixt us, using all the motives of his Authority and Love, to lay our quarrelsom lusts,
in all which (behold and wonder!) the God of Love and Peace Himself becomes a Mediator betwixt us, using all the motives of his authority and Love, to lay our quarrelsome Lustiest,
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But if our Service reach not the perfection of its design, yet this great good it usually doth, it begets a good opinion of Mens Consciences, which is the best hold they can have of each other;
But if our Service reach not the perfection of its Design, yet this great good it usually does, it begets a good opinion of Men's Consciences, which is the best hold they can have of each other;
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so the Easterns ratified their Covenants with Sacrifice, and the foulest Character of Doeg 's Treachery to David was, that they took sweet counsel together,
so the Easterns ratified their Covenants with Sacrifice, and the Foulest Character of Doeg is Treachery to David was, that they took sweet counsel together,
or fighting, or drinking together, it is because we make our gain, our glory, and our belly our God, in that the mediation of these is more powerful with us,
or fighting, or drinking together, it is Because we make our gain, our glory, and our belly our God, in that the mediation of these is more powerful with us,
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than that of our great God and Saviour. Lastly, 'tis to be hoped, that (after so sad experience) none will lay the charge of those Contentions and Wars, that have wasted the Church, at her doors;
than that of our great God and Saviour. Lastly, it's to be hoped, that (After so sad experience) none will lay the charge of those Contentions and Wars, that have wasted the Church, At her doors;
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3. Lastly, if at the foot of this accompt I add, that the Service of God fits us for his eternal vision, it will (to us that hope and pray for that happiness) be judged very profitable;
3. Lastly, if At the foot of this account I add, that the Service of God fits us for his Eternal vision, it will (to us that hope and pray for that happiness) be judged very profitable;
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so closely are the Interests of both Worlds connected, that whatever disposes us to live well and happily here, fits us likewise for life eternal; for neither will our Natures be otherwise changed,
so closely Are the Interests of both World's connected, that whatever disposes us to live well and happily Here, fits us likewise for life Eternal; for neither will our Nature's be otherwise changed,
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than from the bondage of our corruptible bodies; nor our Service, than from those rudiments of this world, prayer and penitence, which our present sinful and necessitous state of Pilgrimage requires;
than from the bondage of our corruptible bodies; nor our Service, than from those rudiments of this world, prayer and penitence, which our present sinful and necessitous state of Pilgrimage requires;
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Mens future portions will not be assign'd them according to their hopes, but their habits; they therefore that have spent all their days in the Tents of wickedness, whose tongues have been full of cursing and bitterness, whose hands have never been lift up but to violence or vanity, without some more sudden, violent,
Mens future portions will not be assigned them according to their hope's, but their habits; they Therefore that have spent all their days in the Tents of wickedness, whose tongues have been full of cursing and bitterness, whose hands have never been lift up but to violence or vanity, without Some more sudden, violent,
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and miraculous change, than they have any ground to hope for, would be utterly incapable to be happy in that Society, in those Employments, to which they have been so wholly estranged.
and miraculous change, than they have any ground to hope for, would be utterly incapable to be happy in that Society, in those Employments, to which they have been so wholly estranged.
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Thus useful it is to serve God, to our Souls, to our Societies, to our Hopes of Heaven; and yet it is too sadly true, that too many are neither the fitter to live nor to dye for it,
Thus useful it is to serve God, to our Souls, to our Societies, to our Hope's of Heaven; and yet it is too sadly true, that too many Are neither the fitter to live nor to die for it,
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3. How it becomes so vain, it must be from one of these Causes: 1. That Men misapply it to a wrong end, or 2. That they manage it a wrong way, either of which must needs render the best things useless.
3. How it becomes so vain, it must be from one of these Causes: 1. That Men misapply it to a wrong end, or 2. That they manage it a wrong Way, either of which must needs render the best things useless.
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This was the Jews humour, who brought their Sacrifice as to a Market, not an Altar, and came to barter the Flesh and Blood of their Beasts for fair Harvests and full Vintages, and when they missed, complained all was in vain. That the Service of God hath a friendly regard to worldly prosperity, is evident,
This was the jews humour, who brought their Sacrifice as to a Market, not an Altar, and Come to barter the Flesh and Blood of their Beasts for fair Harvests and full Vintages, and when they missed, complained all was in vain. That the Service of God hath a friendly regard to worldly Prosperity, is evident,
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and by their loud importunities, or more studied addresses, to be able to tyre or charm the Almighty, to do what they will, without any regard to any impressions made on their own Spirits.
and by their loud importunities, or more studied Addresses, to be able to tyre or charm the Almighty, to do what they will, without any regard to any impressions made on their own Spirits.
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and think that their Confessions can inform Him of more than He knows of them? that their Petitions can direct Him what to do? or that their Language and Passions can overcome Him against his Will? No, no! we confess only to the melting down our own Iron necks, we pray to excite and engage our own stupid and false hearts, we intercede to enlarge our charity, we praise and laud Him to increase his love in us;
and think that their Confessions can inform Him of more than He knows of them? that their Petitions can Direct Him what to do? or that their Language and Passion can overcome Him against his Will? No, no! we confess only to the melting down our own Iron necks, we pray to excite and engage our own stupid and false hearts, we intercede to enlarge our charity, we praise and laud Him to increase his love in us;
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but they are of another nature, wise and reasonable Instruments for our good, and therefore require an intent mind, and an honest and good heart, to make them effectual.
but they Are of Another nature, wise and reasonable Instruments for our good, and Therefore require an intent mind, and an honest and good heart, to make them effectual.
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If Men come beforehand resolved, that hearing they will not hear, nor consider, though the Angels, or the Holy Jesus would again descend, they would baffle their Ministery.
If Men come beforehand resolved, that hearing they will not hear, nor Consider, though the Angels, or the Holy jesus would again descend, they would baffle their Ministry.
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The Ground we stand on is not so Holy, but if we do not NONLATINALPHABET, keep our feet when we come into the House of God, we may return as impure as we came;
The Ground we stand on is not so Holy, but if we do not, keep our feet when we come into the House of God, we may return as impure as we Come;
Moses his Tabernacle, nor Solomon 's Temple, (though they had the Shecinah, the Glory of the Lord filling them) could not hallow a careless Worshipper:
Moses his Tabernacle, nor Solomon is Temple, (though they had the Shekinah, the Glory of the Lord filling them) could not hallow a careless Worshipper:
And indeed, how is it possible, that such excellent Prayers, so often sent up to the Throne of Grace, should perish in the Air? that all the powerful perswasives to Goodness, that Heaven and Earth afford, which ring continually in our Ears, should never reach our Hearts? that having one Advocate within us to help our Infirmities,
And indeed, how is it possible, that such excellent Prayers, so often sent up to the Throne of Grace, should perish in the Air? that all the powerful persuasive to goodness, that Heaven and Earth afford, which ring continually in our Ears, should never reach our Hearts? that having one Advocate within us to help our Infirmities,
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or turn it into wantonness. Thus, whilst we anticipate our latter end, and stand like Tombs in the Church, full of uncleanness, what good can we expect? When the sacrifice fell,
or turn it into wantonness. Thus, while we anticipate our latter end, and stand like Tombs in the Church, full of uncleanness, what good can we expect? When the sacrifice fell,
And now upon the whole we may conclude, 1. what a necessary connexion there is betwixt the Services of Worship and Obedience: I pray it may never happen to these,
And now upon the Whole we may conclude, 1. what a necessary connexion there is betwixt the Services of Worship and obedience: I pray it may never happen to these,
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why else do we offer God, an hour or two's attendance for a whole weeks licentiousness, a few bows and Amens for a many high provocations? We run deeply in debt to his Justice, in confidence, that the next time we wait on Him in his House, we shall clear all,
why Else do we offer God, an hour or two's attendance for a Whole weeks licentiousness, a few bows and Amens for a many high provocations? We run deeply in debt to his justice, in confidence, that the next time we wait on Him in his House, we shall clear all,
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Thus we make our Christian Sabboth and Service a rest from our sins, but in the worst sense, that is, only a short pause, to take breath and heart to pursue them with a greater resolution.
Thus we make our Christian Sabbath and Service a rest from our Sins, but in the worst sense, that is, only a short pause, to take breath and heart to pursue them with a greater resolution.
then this might pass for Worship, but whatever we call it, 'tis but a base and scornful Flattery, fit for an Idol that is nothing. God forbid we should any of us serve our Friend, our Benefactor, our King, as we do our God! that is, come and stand demurely in his presence, accuse our selves and vow amendment;
then this might pass for Worship, but whatever we call it, it's but a base and scornful Flattery, fit for an Idol that is nothing. God forbid we should any of us serve our Friend, our Benefactor, our King, as we do our God! that is, come and stand demurely in his presence, accuse our selves and Voelli amendment;
Let us take heed lest He justly reward us for such daring mockery, that is, laugh at our calamity, Prov. 1.26, 27. and mock when our fear cometh as desolation,
Let us take heed lest He justly reward us for such daring mockery, that is, laugh At our calamity, Curae 1.26, 27. and mock when our Fear comes as desolation,
but only palliate the Evil? How shall we be mended, whilst our Souls are out of frame? and how shall we ever recover our ancient Virtues, without that ancient seriousness in Religion, which hath ever been observed to be the particular Genius of this Nation,
but only palliate the Evil? How shall we be mended, while our Souls Are out of frame? and how shall we ever recover our ancient Virtues, without that ancient seriousness in Religion, which hath ever been observed to be the particular Genius of this nation,
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or Righteousness spring out of the earth, or Sobriety and Purity grow out of our corrupt lusts? Can knowledge or reasoning alone subdue those evil habits, they have been so long used to abet and maintain? Mercies have made us wanton,
or Righteousness spring out of the earth, or Sobriety and Purity grow out of our corrupt Lustiest? Can knowledge or reasoning alone subdue those evil habits, they have been so long used to abet and maintain? mercies have made us wanton,
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and Judgments stupid, and we have been too miserable, and are yet too happy to be mended, without the mighty grace of God. This then is the great, the fundamental Evil, the sourse of all the rest, that we neglect or pervert the greatest and only remedy he hath appointed for our cure, that we trifle with God in his Service, that should procure those succours, without which we shall never be better;
and Judgments stupid, and we have been too miserable, and Are yet too happy to be mended, without the mighty grace of God. This then is the great, the fundamental Evil, the source of all the rest, that we neglect or pervert the greatest and only remedy he hath appointed for our cure, that we trifle with God in his Service, that should procure those succours, without which we shall never be better;
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Whilst we thus abuse Gods counsel and assistance, what hope can remain for us? Were that breath bestowed in hearty prayers, that is spent in fruitless murmurings, did we use that thoughtfulness in our addresses to God, that we lose in our vain contrivances, they would no doubt turn to a better accompt than they do:
While we thus abuse God's counsel and assistance, what hope can remain for us? Were that breath bestowed in hearty Prayers, that is spent in fruitless murmurings, did we use that thoughtfulness in our Addresses to God, that we loose in our vain contrivances, they would no doubt turn to a better account than they do:
And however in the days of our prosperity we trifle with Him as an useless thing, without whom we can shift well enough, yet when distress and anguish cometh upon us, we shall, with much more earnestness,
And however in the days of our Prosperity we trifle with Him as an useless thing, without whom we can shift well enough, yet when distress and anguish comes upon us, we shall, with much more earnestness,
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but shall not find him, as the tormented Glutton in Hell (where there is a faith though trembling, a devotion though despairing ) begg'd one drop of refreshment,
but shall not find him, as the tormented Glutton in Hell (where there is a faith though trembling, a devotion though despairing) begged one drop of refreshment,
What help then are we to expect from these, who talk at the rate of those in the Text, I mean not the wild Enthusiasts only, (whose zeal is as keen against Courts as Churches, were they not better guarded) but those that would be the Restorers of Reason, the Defenders of the Liberties of Nature, who would free the Countrey from the impostures of those wily Craftsmen, who cry up this their Diana to get them utterance for their shrines.
What help then Are we to expect from these, who talk At the rate of those in the Text, I mean not the wild Enthusiasts only, (whose zeal is as keen against Courts as Churches, were they not better guarded) but those that would be the Restorers of Reason, the Defenders of the Liberties of Nature, who would free the Country from the Impostors of those wily Craftsmen, who cry up this their Diana to get them utterance for their shrines.
Whosoever he be, that makes Gods Worship an Engin to keep up his own, whoever he be that sits in the Temple of God, to exalt himself above all that is called God, we pray,
Whosoever he be, that makes God's Worship an Engine to keep up his own, whoever he be that sits in the Temple of God, to exalt himself above all that is called God, we pray,
But sure all Scripture is not Bell and the Dragon, nor all houses of prayer become dens of thieves; were there any close mysteries, any secret adyta, any pretences to inspirations or miraculous powers, in our Worship,
But sure all Scripture is not Bell and the Dragon, nor all houses of prayer become dens of thieves; were there any close Mysteres, any secret adyta, any pretences to inspirations or miraculous Powers, in our Worship,
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but when every part and passage is plain and open (as the Book that contains it) to the meanest Worshipper, what is it they can be jealous of? And would they would consider, e're they cry down with it, even to the ground, whither Schools, and Colledges, and Courts, do not lean on the same Foundation!
but when every part and passage is plain and open (as the Book that contains it) to the Meanest Worshipper, what is it they can be jealous of? And would they would Consider, ever they cry down with it, even to the ground, whither Schools, and Colleges, and Courts, do not lean on the same Foundation!
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truly dear to them, the Names of the Great God the Maker of the World, Father of Spirits, and Fountain of Goodness, and of the Holy Jesus the Restorer and Saviour of them, would be highly venerable to them,
truly dear to them, the Names of the Great God the Maker of the World, Father of Spirits, and Fountain of goodness, and of the Holy jesus the Restorer and Saviour of them, would be highly venerable to them,
those especially, who have not only the Government of Men, but the highest, the tenderest Trust imaginable (greater than that of Durandus his Angels) committed to their charge;
those especially, who have not only the Government of Men, but the highest, the Tenderest Trust imaginable (greater than that of Durandus his Angels) committed to their charge;
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who though they cannot with their foot stop the swelling Tide, yet by their hands and tongue may check the Landflood of profaneness and barbarism, and by Gods blessing say, Thou shalt go no further, and so help to save an Age of Souls, which else must perish at their charge;
who though they cannot with their foot stop the swelling Tide, yet by their hands and tongue may check the Landflood of profaneness and barbarism, and by God's blessing say, Thou shalt go no further, and so help to save an Age of Souls, which Else must perish At their charge;
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whose Examples are able to retort all the Arguments of Irreligion upon its own breast, whose very countenance and behaviour is able to demonstrate, far more effectually than all our faint breath, that 'Tis not in vain to serve God.
whose Examples Are able to retort all the Arguments of Irreligion upon its own breast, whose very countenance and behaviour is able to demonstrate, Far more effectually than all our faint breath, that It's not in vain to serve God.
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To conclude, This weak accompt I have given of the usefulness of Religious Worship, hath no other desire than to remove that ugly vizor, that hath disfigured, not only the Faces of the Votaries, but even that of Religion it self,
To conclude, This weak account I have given of the usefulness of Religious Worship, hath no other desire than to remove that ugly vizor, that hath disfigured, not only the Faces of the Votaries, but even that of Religion it self,
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and so hath it disguised its native loveliness, that some enjoyn it, most look upon it as a meer penance, and to be sad and devout, to be religious and ghastly, are grown the same;
and so hath it disguised its native loveliness, that Some enjoin it, most look upon it as a mere penance, and to be sad and devout, to be religious and ghastly, Are grown the same;
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so those in the Text make the Service of God consist in walking mournfully before him, which whether it relate to their gate, look, habit or temper, or Ezra 's fasting, 'twas nothing that God required of them;
so those in the Text make the Service of God consist in walking mournfully before him, which whither it relate to their gate, look, habit or temper, or Ezra is fasting, 'twas nothing that God required of them;
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There are indeed in Religion some sharp Medicines, and if these put Men to pain and sorrow, they are to blame their intemperance, that hath made them necessary,
There Are indeed in Religion Some sharp Medicines, and if these put Men to pain and sorrow, they Are to blame their intemperance, that hath made them necessary,
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but puts Men to more torment and slavery, forces them to bow, to watch, to pray, to kiss the dust, more than the most painful addresses of the humblest Suppliant and Penitent, under the first and purest Discipline of the Church.
but puts Men to more torment and slavery, forces them to bow, to watch, to pray, to kiss the dust, more than the most painful Addresses of the Humblest Suppliant and Penitent, under the First and Purest Discipline of the Church.
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Did God require some hard and heavy things of us, were our Service in the Church as tiresome as that of the Gibeonites in the Temple; or as cruel as that of Baal s Votaries, and to as little purpose;
Did God require Some hard and heavy things of us, were our Service in the Church as tiresome as that of the Gibeonites in the Temple; or as cruel as that of Baal s Votaries, and to as little purpose;
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than that we rest from our labours, and come together into his presence, that we worship, and fall down and kneel before the Lord our Maker, that we laud and love his Name, that we confess and forsake our sins which have no other fruit but sorrow and shame, and that we hear and obey his Laws that our Souls may live;
than that we rest from our labours, and come together into his presence, that we worship, and fallen down and kneel before the Lord our Maker, that we laud and love his Name, that we confess and forsake our Sins which have no other fruit but sorrow and shame, and that we hear and obey his Laws that our Souls may live;
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let us never repine to give Him this reasonable Service, which will so abundantly reward us, enrich our Souls with goodness, unite our hearts in love, and prepare us for the service and joys of Angels and perfected Spirits, by the Merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour:
let us never repine to give Him this reasonable Service, which will so abundantly reward us, enrich our Souls with Goodness, unite our hearts in love, and prepare us for the service and Joys of Angels and perfected Spirits, by the Merits of jesus christ our Saviour:
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