but for the Lawless and Disobedient, for the Ʋngodly and for Sinners, for Ʋnholy and Prophane, &c. THE Connexion of these Words is not so very plain, but that we may pertinently enough stay to clear it;
but for the Lawless and Disobedient, for the Ʋngodly and for Sinners, for Ʋnholy and Profane, etc. THE Connexion of these Words is not so very plain, but that we may pertinently enough stay to clear it;
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The Apostle had in the precedent Verses reflected with some smartness upon a company of pretended Apostles and false Teachers, that had crept into the Conventions of Christians, who pretending to a more perfect understanding of the Law than other Men, boasted themselves to be the only true Teachers of it,
The Apostle had in the precedent Verses reflected with Some smartness upon a company of pretended Apostles and false Teachers, that had crept into the Conventions of Christians, who pretending to a more perfect understanding of the Law than other Men, boasted themselves to be the only true Teachers of it,
and seeming to penetrate deeper into the more abstruse sence thereof, they took occasion to teach the belief of some strange mystical Genealogies, and to amuse Men's Heads with needless though curious Speculations,
and seeming to penetrate Deeper into the more abstruse sense thereof, they took occasion to teach the belief of Some strange mystical Genealogies, and to amuse Men's Heads with needless though curious Speculations,
It is very probable, the Apostle meant that primitive Sect of the Gnosticks, so called from their pretending to a deeper and more exact Knowledge of the Mysteries of Christian Religion than others;
It is very probable, the Apostle meant that primitive Sect of the Gnostics, so called from their pretending to a Deeper and more exact Knowledge of the Mysteres of Christian Religion than Others;
and his speaking of their busying themselves about Genealogies, &c. makes it very clear, that he meant that Pestilent Sect, which made a great noise with these;
and his speaking of their busying themselves about Genealogies, etc. makes it very clear, that he meant that Pestilent Sect, which made a great noise with these;
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But it was not so very proper and pertinent to make such a noise with preaching the Law to Christians, who if they answer'd their Character were good Men,
But it was not so very proper and pertinent to make such a noise with preaching the Law to Christians, who if they answered their Character were good Men,
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but for the Lawless and Disobedient, for the Ungodly and for Sinners, for Unholy and Profane, &c. In speaking to which Words, I shall crave your Patience only while I do these two general things. I.
but for the Lawless and Disobedient, for the Ungodly and for Sinners, for Unholy and Profane, etc. In speaking to which Words, I shall crave your Patience only while I do these two general things. I.
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and especially for such profane and wicked Persons as he afterwards particularly instanceth in. These two I think will be enough on this first general;
and especially for such profane and wicked Persons as he afterwards particularly Instanceth in. These two I think will be enough on this First general;
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and the other more lax and large, and then it is the same as a Good Man, i. e. one that is careful to do his Duty in all the Instances of it, respecting God, his Brother,
and the other more lax and large, and then it is the same as a Good Man, i. e. one that is careful to do his Duty in all the Instances of it, respecting God, his Brother,
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But now to come to our purpose, how is the Law said not to be made for such a one? Hath a good Man no Interest in the Law? nor may he expect the benefit thereof;
But now to come to our purpose, how is the Law said not to be made for such a one? Hath a good Man no Interest in the Law? nor may he expect the benefit thereof;
if he happen to transgress them? doth this favour those wild freaks of Antinomianism, that we have heard vented in this loose Age? that a Child of God is not concern'd about the drudgery of Duty,
if he happen to transgress them? does this favour those wild freaks of Antinomianism, that we have herd vented in this lose Age? that a Child of God is not concerned about the drudgery of Duty,
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To which purpose I observe first negatively, that we must not understand this Saying absolutely, or think that it holds NONLATINALPHABET, as the Schools speak; as if either,
To which purpose I observe First negatively, that we must not understand this Saying absolutely, or think that it holds, as the Schools speak; as if either,
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as if by a seeming over-strictness in this and some other, both Doctrines and Practices, they would conceal or compensate for their Looseness and Blasphemy in others.
as if by a seeming overstrictness in this and Some other, both Doctrines and Practices, they would conceal or compensate for their Looseness and Blasphemy in Others.
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and to implead Men presently for every little Trespass; to take every Advantage in Law that another Man's Ignorance and Simplicity may give us; to be NONLATINALPHABET.
and to implead Men presently for every little Trespass; to take every Advantage in Law that Another Man's Ignorance and Simplicity may give us; to be.
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And our Saviour seems not only to Advise but Command it, in that seeming hard Saying, S. Mat. 5.19, 20. the meaning of which is only this, that it were much better and wiser, in many Cases, to put up lesser and tolerable Injuries,
And our Saviour seems not only to advice but Command it, in that seeming hard Saying, S. Mathew 5.19, 20. the meaning of which is only this, that it were much better and Wiser, in many Cases, to put up lesser and tolerable Injuries,
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What Mischief hath been done under the Umbrage of this Doctrine, and what barbarous things it hath been pleaded in vindication of, those that have either considered some late Passages in this Nation,
What Mischief hath been done under the Umbrage of this Doctrine, and what barbarous things it hath been pleaded in vindication of, those that have either considered Some late Passages in this nation,
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And were it not that the Jesuits Morals are well known, and their Avowing, not only the Innocency but Merit of the most unchristian things that are done for the Interest of their Church, it might be thought impossible, that Men that wear the Profession of Christianity, should so unlearn their good Religion,
And were it not that the Jesuits Morals Are well known, and their Avowing, not only the Innocency but Merit of the most unchristian things that Are done for the Interest of their Church, it might be Thought impossible, that Men that wear the Profession of Christianity, should so unlearn their good Religion,
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For according to the Doctrine in that place, those that think otherwise, and act upon those Thoughts, may receive to themselves Damnation, with a non obstante either to their being Clergymen or Saints.
For according to the Doctrine in that place, those that think otherwise, and act upon those Thoughts, may receive to themselves Damnation, with a non Obstacle either to their being Clergymen or Saints.
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so far he falls short of the Character of a Righteous Man. But this being (as I said before) a State of Imperfection, in which (saith Solomon ) there is not a righteous Man that sinneth not, some Transgressions of the Law are incident to a Righteous Man,
so Far he falls short of the Character of a Righteous Man. But this being (as I said before) a State of Imperfection, in which (Says Solomon) there is not a righteous Man that Sinneth not, Some Transgressions of the Law Are incident to a Righteous Man,
I enter this Remark in opposition to another freakish Opinion, that hath been propagated in consequence of the Antinomian Doctrines, touched at before.
I enter this Remark in opposition to Another freakish Opinion, that hath been propagated in consequence of the Antinomian Doctrines, touched At before.
There was once a Book printed in London, Anno 1656. and with the Approbation and Commendation of most of the leading Ministers there (especially of the Independant Party) in which there is this memorable Passage:
There was once a Book printed in London, Anno 1656. and with the Approbation and Commendation of most of the leading Ministers there (especially of the Independent Party) in which there is this memorable Passage:
or strength of your Temptation, prevailed with to transgress any of Christ's Commands, beware you do not thereupon take occasion to call Christ's Love to you into question,
or strength of your Temptation, prevailed with to transgress any of Christ's Commands, beware you do not thereupon take occasion to call Christ's Love to you into question,
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that if the best Men said they had no Sins, they would deceive themselves, and the Truth, &c. so they taught too, that daily confessing of our Sins, daily Repentance for them,
that if the best Men said they had no Sins, they would deceive themselves, and the Truth, etc. so they taught too, that daily confessing of our Sins, daily Repentance for them,
and daily Applications to the Mercies of God and Merits of Christ for the pardon of them, was necessary for the most Righteous while they liv'd in this World.
and daily Applications to the mercies of God and Merits of christ for the pardon of them, was necessary for the most Righteous while they lived in this World.
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he finds it written upon the Table of his own Heart and Mind, and needs not say, who shall ascend into Heaven, &c. to fetch him the Knowledge of it from thence,
he finds it written upon the Table of his own Heart and Mind, and needs not say, who shall ascend into Heaven, etc. to fetch him the Knowledge of it from thence,
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Now it is in its proportion true of all good Men since, and what need they the Pedagogie of a Law to teach them their Duty, that understand it well enough,
Now it is in its proportion true of all good Men since, and what need they the Pedagogy of a Law to teach them their Duty, that understand it well enough,
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But I will not adventure to lay all the weight of this Saying only upon this Exposition (though I confess it hath very good Authority to plead;) for I do not think this inward Light so very clear in Men,
But I will not adventure to lay all the weight of this Saying only upon this Exposition (though I confess it hath very good authority to plead;) for I do not think this inward Light so very clear in Men,
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I mean the Penal part of it, i. e. which commands such Duties, and forbids such Sins, under the Penalty of Sufferings and Punishments, in case of neglelecting the one, and committing the other.
I mean the Penal part of it, i. e. which commands such Duties, and forbids such Sins, under the Penalty of Sufferings and Punishments, in case of neglelecting the one, and committing the other.
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And this seems to be favoured by what our Apostle speaks so often of the Gospel Spirit, in opposition to the legal, calling one the Spirit of Love, as 2 Tim. 1.7. and the other of Bondage, as Rom. 8.15. one therefore is called the Spirit of a Child, which doth his Duty out of filial Respect and Love;
And this seems to be favoured by what our Apostle speaks so often of the Gospel Spirit, in opposition to the Legal, calling one the Spirit of Love, as 2 Tim. 1.7. and the other of Bondage, as Rom. 8.15. one Therefore is called the Spirit of a Child, which does his Duty out of filial Respect and Love;
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Being made free from Sin, he is freed from the Curse due to Sin, and so in this Sense (as well as some others) is not under the Law, but under Grace.
Being made free from since, he is freed from the Curse due to since, and so in this Sense (as well as Some Others) is not under the Law, but under Grace.
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2. The next is the Positive, but for the Lawless and Disobedient, i. e. for Sinners in general, and for those notorious Sinners in particular, which are afterwards mentioned,
2. The next is the Positive, but for the Lawless and Disobedient, i. e. for Sinners in general, and for those notorious Sinners in particular, which Are afterwards mentioned,
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as a just Reflection upon those impure Gnosticks, who taking upon them to be the most refin'd Expounders of the Law, were in the mean time the most gross and lewd Transgressors of it.
as a just Reflection upon those impure Gnostics, who taking upon them to be the most refined Expounders of the Law, were in the mean time the most gross and lewd Transgressors of it.
and to force him to advert to that NONLATINALPHABET, that kind Monitor in his own Breast, which he by his wicked Arts hath endeavoured to silence and stop the Mouth of.
and to force him to advert to that, that kind Monitor in his own Breast, which he by his wicked Arts hath endeavoured to silence and stop the Mouth of.
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2. That it might restrain and curb the Evil Propensions of Men, and keep them in from breaking out into those Wickednesses that they are so very prone unto.
2. That it might restrain and curb the Evil Propensions of Men, and keep them in from breaking out into those Wickednesses that they Are so very prove unto.
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This is certainly the chief Design and Aim of Laws, not only by their Light to mark out all those Instances of Vice, which are so destructive to Men themselves,
This is Certainly the chief Design and Aim of Laws, not only by their Light to mark out all those Instances of Vice, which Are so destructive to Men themselves,
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and especially to the Community of which they are Members (just as Buoys and Seamarks are set to give notice to Marriners of Rocks and Shelves, that they may take care in time to avoid them;) but also by their Sanctions and Threatnings of Punishment, to fright Men from them.
and especially to the Community of which they Are Members (just as Buoys and Seamarks Are Set to give notice to Mariners of Rocks and Shelves, that they may take care in time to avoid them;) but also by their Sanctions and Threatenings of Punishment, to fright Men from them.
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And it is owing chiefly to these, and God's immediate Interposition with them, that the World is not quite over-run with Wickedness and Confusion long before this time.
And it is owing chiefly to these, and God's immediate Interposition with them, that the World is not quite overrun with Wickedness and Confusion long before this time.
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as they are commonly received, which I can never get over, till I can be perswaded to believe, that a Man is as obedient a Subject in dying for Treason,
as they Are commonly received, which I can never get over, till I can be persuaded to believe, that a Man is as obedient a Subject in dying for Treason,
and utmost Severities of Laws, may easily tell (without the Spirit of Prophecy) how impetuous and violent they would be, were they not under these at all.
and utmost Severities of Laws, may Easily tell (without the Spirit of Prophecy) how impetuous and violent they would be, were they not under these At all.
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where there would be no such thing as Rights and Properties, nor any Man sure to enjoy any thing that he had, any longer than another should please not to dispossess him of it.
where there would be no such thing as Rights and Properties, nor any Man sure to enjoy any thing that he had, any longer than Another should please not to dispossess him of it.
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A Man can hardly think, but no Man can fully describe the Misery and Confusion that would be among Men, the Fears and Jealousies that would still haunt and disturb them in such a State, without all hope or possibility of redress.
A Man can hardly think, but no Man can Fully describe the Misery and Confusion that would be among Men, the Fears and Jealousies that would still haunt and disturb them in such a State, without all hope or possibility of redress.
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I have often thought, that it was not without some show of Reason at least, that those Men in the Heathen World of old, that had been happily instrumental in reducing Cities and Nations under Government and wise Laws, were honour'd after their Death with Divine Worship, Men thinking that the good they did to their respective Cities and Nations was so immensely great, that no mortal Honours were big enough to be returned for them.
I have often Thought, that it was not without Some show of Reason At least, that those Men in the Heathen World of old, that had been happily instrumental in reducing Cities and nations under Government and wise Laws, were honoured After their Death with Divine Worship, Men thinking that the good they did to their respective Cities and nations was so immensely great, that no Mortal Honours were big enough to be returned for them.
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and all the fault was, that it was extravagantly misplaced upon those who were but only Instruments in these Blessings, under that great and good God, who hath fitted Men for Government,
and all the fault was, that it was extravagantly misplaced upon those who were but only Instruments in these Blessings, under that great and good God, who hath fitted Men for Government,
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Let those great Men, that have been, or are Instruments under him, in conferring these Blessings, have all Honour and Respect fit to be paid to Mortal Beings.
Let those great Men, that have been, or Are Instruments under him, in conferring these Blessings, have all Honour and Respect fit to be paid to Mortal Beings.
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And that I may bring this Inference something closer to our selves, let me observe, that if there be a Nation at this Day, under Heaven, that hath cause to bless Almighty God for this Happiness, we in this Kingdom and Nation have more.
And that I may bring this Inference something closer to our selves, let me observe, that if there be a nation At this Day, under Heaven, that hath cause to bless Almighty God for this Happiness, we in this Kingdom and nation have more.
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as the Prince is so from the Insults of the People, under no Laws but what themselves have an Interest in making, not liable to any Exactions to which themselves do not consent.
as the Prince is so from the Insults of the People, under no Laws but what themselves have an Interest in making, not liable to any Exactions to which themselves do not consent.
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May they by a bleeding Experience find, that our Laws which are so much for the protection and benefit of good Men, were in truth made for such lawless and disobedient Wretches as themselves.
May they by a bleeding Experience find, that our Laws which Are so much for the protection and benefit of good Men, were in truth made for such lawless and disobedient Wretches as themselves.
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and this Religion reformed from many gross Errors, &c. that stick to it yet in many other Nations, I say it is something strange that in such a Nation,
and this Religion reformed from many gross Errors, etc. that stick to it yet in many other nations, I say it is something strange that in such a nation,
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One is that wretched Artifice of our Enemies of the Roman Communion, and the Method that that blessed Sect of Jesuits have taken to bring us o'er to their Religion by;
One is that wretched Artifice of our Enemies of the Roman Communion, and the Method that that blessed Sect of Jesuits have taken to bring us over to their Religion by;
which was by unhinging Mens natural sense of Religion, and arguing them into Atheism, or a downright Scepticism and questioning the Obligations and Reasons of all Religion;
which was by unhinging Men's natural sense of Religion, and arguing them into Atheism, or a downright Scepticism and questioning the Obligations and Reasons of all Religion;
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or Loosness in Life a good Method to make them good Catholicks. If we consider things only superficially, we may very well question the Policy of this.
or Looseness in Life a good Method to make them good Catholics. If we Consider things only superficially, we may very well question the Policy of this.
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for let it be marked as well as can be, it will be found, that as long as Men are indulg'd to be of what Religion they will, there will be a great many that will be of none at all.
for let it be marked as well as can be, it will be found, that as long as Men Are indulged to be of what Religion they will, there will be a great many that will be of none At all.
but Law edg'd and back'd with strict Execution, would be too hard for them, and whatever Confederacies or Complications in Wickedness there might be, the Sword of Justice would as easily dissolve them,
but Law edged and backed with strict Execution, would be too hard for them, and whatever Confederacies or Complications in Wickedness there might be, the Sword of justice would as Easily dissolve them,
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so that He that, under God, hath been so Instrumental in saving us from one Evil, hath shew'd himself willing and desirous too that we might be secured from worse.
so that He that, under God, hath been so Instrumental in Saving us from one Evil, hath showed himself willing and desirous too that we might be secured from Worse.
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But alas, what doth this signifie whilst they lie dormant all the Year besides? What doth the Punishment or Death of a few forlorn Thieves, desperate Robbers,
But alas, what does this signify while they lie dormant all the Year beside? What does the Punishment or Death of a few forlorn Thieves, desperate Robbers,
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or some few bloody Murtherers signifie, as to giving Check to the Wickedness of a Nation? There are other Sins perhaps, both as heinous in their Nature,
or Some few bloody Murderers signify, as to giving Check to the Wickedness of a nation? There Are other Sins perhaps, both as heinous in their Nature,
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as Lewdness, Whoredom, Cursing, Swearing, Fraud, and Knavery, Drunkenness, and all manner of Debauchery, &c. that brave even Authority, and laugh at Law.
as lewdness, Whoredom, Cursing, Swearing, Fraud, and Knavery, drunkenness, and all manner of Debauchery, etc. that brave even authority, and laugh At Law.
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It must be you, Gentlemen, that are the Guardians of Law, and the Guarrantees of Peace in your Country, that must lend your Hand to this Work, if ever it be done.
It must be you, Gentlemen, that Are the Guardians of Law, and the Guarantees of Peace in your Country, that must lend your Hand to this Work, if ever it be done.
There cannot many things be done amiss (at least in many places) but they will come to your Cognizance, especially if you would please to be strict in taking account of those Officers that are under you,
There cannot many things be done amiss (At least in many places) but they will come to your Cognizance, especially if you would please to be strict in taking account of those Officers that Are under you,
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And if you love your selves, discharge worthily this high Trust, which your God and your Prince hath honoured you with, that you may give up your Account with Joy at that great Day.
And if you love your selves, discharge worthily this high Trust, which your God and your Prince hath honoured you with, that you may give up your Account with Joy At that great Day.
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And if there be any that are either false to their Duty in this, or render it ineffectual by their own looseness, I thank God, I have no milder a Request to make for them,
And if there be any that Are either false to their Duty in this, or render it ineffectual by their own looseness, I thank God, I have no milder a Request to make for them,
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But alas, suppose these were never so faithful in their Duty, who will believe their Report, or be concerned at what they denounce against Sinners? Men live by Sense, and not by Faith;
But alas, suppose these were never so faithful in their Duty, who will believe their Report, or be concerned At what they denounce against Sinners? Men live by Sense, and not by Faith;
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While Religion stood only by its own strength, and the Church had only spiritual Weapons to war with, those Weapons were not carnal, but mighty through God as our Apostle, 2 Cor. 10.4.
While Religion stood only by its own strength, and the Church had only spiritual Weapons to war with, those Weapons were not carnal, but mighty through God as our Apostle, 2 Cor. 10.4.
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then God expected that the Temporal Sword should do that upupon obstinate Offenders, which he had been pleased to do by the Ministry of Angels, in consequence of the Spiritual:
then God expected that the Temporal Sword should do that upupon obstinate Offenders, which he had been pleased to do by the Ministry of Angels, in consequence of the Spiritual:
And would such worthy Persons but suffer themselves to be effectually persuaded to one thing, whatever difficulties there might be in this Work, with God's Grace it might happily be effected.
And would such worthy Persons but suffer themselves to be effectually persuaded to one thing, whatever difficulties there might be in this Work, with God's Grace it might happily be effected.
We say, when a Clergyman takes heed to himself as well as to his Doctrine, he speaks like his great Master, with Authority and Power; and when a Gentleman doth one, he doth the other too.
We say, when a Clergyman Takes heed to himself as well as to his Doctrine, he speaks like his great Master, with authority and Power; and when a Gentleman does one, he does the other too.
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Now to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, Three Persons and One God, be ascribed Dominion, Power and Glory, for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
Now to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, Three Persons and One God, be ascribed Dominion, Power and Glory, for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
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