IF Accusations might be thought sufficient to render men criminal, and if all the aspersions and calumnies which foul-mouthed Envy can invent and disperse, might be taken for the words of Truth and Soberness,
IF Accusations might be Thought sufficient to render men criminal, and if all the Aspersions and calumnies which Foulmouthed Envy can invent and disperse, might be taken for the words of Truth and Soberness,
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For such is the busie and indefatigable nature of that irreconcileable enemy of Mankind, Satan, as to be always sending forth his Emissaries and Agents for the bespattering of that Innocency which they cannot corrupt:
For such is the busy and indefatigable nature of that Irreconcilable enemy of Mankind, Satan, as to be always sending forth his Emissaries and Agents for the bespattering of that Innocency which they cannot corrupt:
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and they retain stifly that Lesson which one of his aptest Scholars first learned and broached, the Florentine Machiavel, that if they do but calumniate strongly,
and they retain stiffly that lesson which one of his aptest Scholars First learned and broached, the Florentine Machiavel, that if they do but calumniate strongly,
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and her Back-friends at home shall impeach her of Popery, as if she was now the next door to Rome, and just going to throw her self into the arms of that Step-Mother, who by an unnatural ferity and not fondness, would squeeze her to death.
and her Backfriends At home shall impeach her of Popery, as if she was now the next door to Room, and just going to throw her self into the arms of that Step-Mother, who by an unnatural ferity and not fondness, would squeeze her to death.
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Sometimes we are drawn as the great Buoyers up of Arbitrary Government, as if we, of all others were such creeping Fools as to be ambitious of Slavery:
Sometime we Are drawn as the great Buoyers up of Arbitrary Government, as if we, of all Others were such creeping Fools as to be ambitious of Slavery:
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although he was rightly stiled the Prince of Peace, yet was he vehemently accused as a mover of Sedition. He, who in the case of Tribute gave Caesar his utmost due,
although he was rightly styled the Prince of Peace, yet was he vehemently accused as a mover of Sedition. He, who in the case of Tribute gave Caesar his utmost due,
To instance in none but our Apostle S. Paul, you find him here in this Chapter called before a Tribunal, and a pert Orator Tertullus started out against him, who with a great deal of vehemency and malignity of Spirit, calls him v. 5. a pestilent Fellow, a mover of Sedition among all the Jews throughout the World,
To instance in none but our Apostle S. Paul, you find him Here in this Chapter called before a Tribunal, and a pert Orator Tertullus started out against him, who with a great deal of vehemency and malignity of Spirit, calls him v. 5. a pestilent Fellow, a mover of Sedition among all the jews throughout the World,
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who not retorting the foul language which his adversary was master of, with a great deal of modesty and ingenuity wipes off the main body of their charge, only confessing that innocent part of it, that after the way which they call Heresie, so worshipped he the God of his Fathers:
who not retorting the foul language which his adversary was master of, with a great deal of modesty and ingenuity wipes off the main body of their charge, only confessing that innocent part of it, that After the Way which they call Heresy, so worshipped he the God of his Father's:
this sets him right in the opinion of his Judge, and he is likely now to have a fair Trial. In the interim (till Lycias the chief Captain came, who was a principal witness in the case) the Governour Felix sends for Paul, that he might preach to him concerning the Faith in Christ. And you have here in my Text, the Grounds and Heads of S. Pauls Discourse, with the effect and consequent of it:
this sets him right in the opinion of his Judge, and he is likely now to have a fair Trial. In the interim (till Lycias the chief Captain Come, who was a principal witness in the case) the Governor Felix sends for Paul, that he might preach to him Concerning the Faith in christ. And you have Here in my Text, the Grounds and Heads of S. Paul's Discourse, with the Effect and consequent of it:
For as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance and judgment to come, Felix trembled. In which words be pleased to observe with me these three particulars.
For as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance and judgement to come, Felix trembled. In which words be pleased to observe with me these three particulars.
1. Of Righteousness: The word in the Original is NONLATINALPHABET, and is of so large a signification as to comprehend the whole Moral Law, the Duties of the first and second Table.
1. Of Righteousness: The word in the Original is, and is of so large a signification as to comprehend the Whole Moral Law, the Duties of the First and second Table.
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it comprehends the dedication of our souls and bodies to his service, it involves such a fixing of our thoughts and affections upon that all-sufficient being,
it comprehends the dedication of our Souls and bodies to his service, it involves such a fixing of our thoughts and affections upon that All-sufficient being,
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And can there be a greater piece of Righteousness than to pay all our services to him, who gave us all we have? Can any thing be more just and equitable than that we should pay our hearty thanks for that which we can never requite? Do we allow our earthly Parents an ingenuous submission,
And can there be a greater piece of Righteousness than to pay all our services to him, who gave us all we have? Can any thing be more just and equitable than that we should pay our hearty thanks for that which we can never requite? Do we allow our earthly Parents an ingenuous submission,
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and humble observance, and shall we be peevish and perverse, stubborn and refractory to the Father of Spirits? 'Tis the unavoidable consequence of this argument,
and humble observance, and shall we be peevish and perverse, stubborn and refractory to the Father of Spirits? It's the unavoidable consequence of this argument,
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and the perpetual regret which wicked men find in their consciences for not complying with it, that hath made them endeavour all they can to persuade themselves to be Atheists;
and the perpetual regret which wicked men find in their Consciences for not complying with it, that hath made them endeavour all they can to persuade themselves to be Atheists;
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and therefore they have taken up a new and wholesale way of discharging their obligations, by the bold denial of that Deity, to whom they should pay them.
and Therefore they have taken up a new and wholesale Way of discharging their obligations, by the bold denial of that Deity, to whom they should pay them.
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and they are onely got to a cold Wish, but can never arrive to a warm Belief, there is no God. For we may have seen some Children that have been so ungracious,
and they Are only god to a cold Wish, but can never arrive to a warm Belief, there is no God. For we may have seen Some Children that have been so ungracious,
to fansie our selves to have sprung up like a Fungus or Mushrome, rather than believe we had our original from an Infinite Wisdom and Power, the Characters of which are so very legible in our Faces,
to fancy our selves to have sprung up like a Fungus or Mushroom, rather than believe we had our original from an Infinite Wisdom and Power, the Characters of which Are so very legible in our Faces,
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But it is not with such men that I design to argue (if there were any such here) because, in truth, they ought to be looked upon as persons out of their wits:
But it is not with such men that I Design to argue (if there were any such Here) Because, in truth, they ought to be looked upon as Persons out of their wits:
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but I would rather apply my self to all those that are well backt with power and authority, that by a most strict and impartial execution of the Laws, those Contemners of Religion may be bridled and corrected:
but I would rather apply my self to all those that Are well backed with power and Authority, that by a most strict and impartial execution of the Laws, those Contemners of Religion may be bridled and corrected:
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and that men should be as fearful to burlesque the Scriptures, and blaspheme God, as they are to speak and maintain the blackest Treason against their Prince.
and that men should be as fearful to burlesque the Scriptures, and Blaspheme God, as they Are to speak and maintain the Blackest Treason against their Prince.
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and as indeed they are, mad men, if they could be ordered to a Dark Lodging and Coarse Diet; for that would be the most effectual means to the reducing of them to a sobriety of mind, as well as of body.
and as indeed they Are, mad men, if they could be ordered to a Dark Lodging and Coarse Diet; for that would be the most effectual means to the reducing of them to a sobriety of mind, as well as of body.
and the acknowledgment of our dependance on him, are things highly reasonable, and indispensably necessary; so let us chearfully and faithfully continue in them:
and the acknowledgment of our dependence on him, Are things highly reasonable, and indispensably necessary; so let us cheerfully and faithfully continue in them:
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Let our care be in all our devotions to mix an inward sincerity with an outward gravity, that nothing undecent and unbecoming may be seen in us by God or Man. As we would abhor the sight of that Prodigy, a Speculative Atheist, so let not us make our selves a greater, by being Practical ones.
Let our care be in all our devotions to mix an inward sincerity with an outward gravity, that nothing undecent and unbecoming may be seen in us by God or Man. As we would abhor the sighed of that Prodigy, a Speculative Atheist, so let not us make our selves a greater, by being Practical ones.
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Second thing contained in this phrase of my Text, his reasoning of righteousness. It is this Justice or Righteousness which is commonly called a Cardinal Vertue;
Second thing contained in this phrase of my Text, his reasoning of righteousness. It is this justice or Righteousness which is commonly called a Cardinal Virtue;
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for as the Door leans and turns upon the Hinges, so the intire carriage and deportment of our whole life betwixt us and our Neighbour should be born up and backed by the bands of Justice.
for as the Door leans and turns upon the Hinges, so the entire carriage and deportment of our Whole life betwixt us and our Neighbour should be born up and backed by the bans of justice.
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In this is comprehended reverence and obedience to our Superiors, curtesie and humanity to our Equals, kindness and condescention to our Inferiors, with justice and upright dealing towards all.
In this is comprehended Reverence and Obedience to our Superiors, courtesy and humanity to our Equals, kindness and condescension to our Inferiors, with Justice and upright dealing towards all.
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It was a smart reply of the old Woman to a great Prince, who, when he told her he was not at leisure to do her Justice, returned, Why then are you at leisure to be a King? Away with those Parasites that would flatter their Prince to believe this to be a piece of as good Divinity as it is Poetry, — stat pro ratione voluntas.
It was a smart reply of the old Woman to a great Prince, who, when he told her he was not At leisure to do her justice, returned, Why then Are you At leisure to be a King? Away with those Parasites that would flatter their Prince to believe this to be a piece of as good Divinity as it is Poetry, — stat Pro ratione Voluntas.
You shall never find any, except the fool-hardy Atheist, that would make his Prince a Leviathan; exempt him clearly from the eternal Laws of God and Nature, and give him leave to legitimate the greatest Villanies,
You shall never find any, except the foolhardy Atheist, that would make his Prince a Leviathan; exempt him clearly from the Eternal Laws of God and Nature, and give him leave to legitimate the greatest Villainies,
And I am very much inclined to believe that S. Paul preached on such a Subject, upon the account of its appositeness and fitness to the condition of his Auditor.
And I am very much inclined to believe that S. Paul preached on such a Subject, upon the account of its appositeness and fitness to the condition of his Auditor.
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And that you may not fansie this to be a fond conjecture of mine, be pleased to take the censure which that weighty Historian Tacitus gives you of him.
And that you may not fancy this to be a found conjecture of mine, be pleased to take the censure which that weighty Historian Tacitus gives you of him.
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yea his low and mercenary disposition may safely be concluded from the Verse which follows my Text, where S. Luke tells us he expected a Bribe from Paul, and hoped that some money should have been given him to set him free.
yea his low and mercenary disposition may safely be concluded from the Verse which follows my Text, where S. Lycia tells us he expected a Bribe from Paul, and hoped that Some money should have been given him to Set him free.
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and rapacious devouring of the latter? And is it not the fair and mild, the just and generous dealing of the former? If we once come to verifie that old Adage, Homo homini Lupus, One man is a Wolf to another, we should leave nothing to be distinguished by,
and rapacious devouring of the latter? And is it not the fair and mild, the just and generous dealing of the former? If we once come to verify that old Adage, Homo Homini Lupus, One man is a Wolf to Another, we should leave nothing to be distinguished by,
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whereas those that live mutually within the bounds of Justice, O how peaceable and safe is their condition? how free are they from noise and tumult? how much exempt from all fears of disturbance? Yea there is nothing more calm and quiet than their outward condition,
whereas those that live mutually within the bounds of justice, Oh how peaceable and safe is their condition? how free Are they from noise and tumult? how much exempt from all fears of disturbance? Yea there is nothing more Cam and quiet than their outward condition,
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How easily can the just man obtain his ends, seeing nothing extravagant and unhansom is contained in them? For as it is an infallible rule in Geometry, that of all Lines or Surfaces contained within the same bounds, the streight line,
How Easily can the just man obtain his ends, seeing nothing extravagant and unhandsome is contained in them? For as it is an infallible Rule in Geometry, that of all Lines or Surfaces contained within the same bounds, the straight line,
To clamber (as a learned man says) over the Fences of Duty, to break through Hedges of Right, to trespass upon hallowed Inclosures, may seem the most short and compendious ways of getting thither where one would be:
To clamber (as a learned man Says) over the Fences of Duty, to break through Hedges of Right, to trespass upon hallowed Enclosures, may seem the most short and compendious ways of getting thither where one would be:
but doth not a man venture breaking his neck, or scratching his face, incurring the greatest mischief and trouble thereby? But thus much for the first Vertue which S. Paul discoursed to Felix, when he reasoned of righteousness;
but does not a man venture breaking his neck, or scratching his face, incurring the greatest mischief and trouble thereby? But thus much for the First Virtue which S. Paul discoursed to Felix, when he reasoned of righteousness;
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when he is so ready to pour outall his secrets with his surfetings into his next mans bosom? How unqualified is he for any imployment? He is either too idle, or too busie; too light, or too heavy.
when he is so ready to pour outall his secrets with his surfeitings into his next men bosom? How unqualified is he for any employment? He is either too idle, or too busy; too Light, or too heavy.
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And what way shall he take to find out any thing, who in the first place hath lost himself? But he that keeps himself abstemious and sober, hath his Wits about him,
And what Way shall he take to find out any thing, who in the First place hath lost himself? But he that keeps himself abstemious and Sobrium, hath his Wits about him,
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and his reason clear, and is in a good capacity to manage his own or the publick business, without being obnoxious to those affronts and injuries which Intemperance would expose him to:
and his reason clear, and is in a good capacity to manage his own or the public business, without being obnoxious to those affronts and injuries which Intemperance would expose him to:
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at the least he may keep a safe guard upon his own body, and so beat off all undecent onsets and assaults that would violate his Chastity. And that is the second thing contained in the word NONLATINALPHABET.
At the least he may keep a safe guard upon his own body, and so beatrice off all undecent onsets and assaults that would violate his Chastity. And that is the second thing contained in the word.
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The odiousness of which may in some measure be collected, by that regret and checking which it puts upon the spirits of men in their first violations of Chastity,
The odiousness of which may in Some measure be collected, by that regret and checking which it puts upon the spirits of men in their First violations of Chastity,
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and are at length forced to rush into the darkest corners, as being the fittest places for the works of darkness? I confess indeed, the immodesty of our Times hath almost broke the force of this argument;
and Are At length forced to rush into the Darkest corners, as being the Fittest places for the works of darkness? I confess indeed, the immodesty of our Times hath almost broke the force of this argument;
and I am more than half persuaded, that S. Paul pickt out these two Vertues, Righteousness and Temperance, to discourse unto him, that he might seriously lay to heart how shamefully he had prevaricated both in one and the other.
and I am more than half persuaded, that S. Paul picked out these two Virtues, Righteousness and Temperance, to discourse unto him, that he might seriously lay to heart how shamefully he had prevaricated both in one and the other.
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who having forsaken the princely bed of her own Husband, followed her Gallant Felix, with whose love and beauty being taken, she was at length married to him.
who having forsaken the princely Bed of her own Husband, followed her Gallant Felix, with whose love and beauty being taken, she was At length married to him.
Such were the guilty Auditors of our Apostles Sermon, and as we may suppose, he reasoned to them of the excellency of these two Virtues, Righteousness and Temperance,
Such were the guilty Auditors of our Apostles Sermon, and as we may suppose, he reasoned to them of the excellency of these two Virtues, Righteousness and Temperance,
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so we are sure he pressed them home with the reflections of a future state, and called to their remembrance that there was a Judgment to come. Which is the.
so we Are sure he pressed them home with the reflections of a future state, and called to their remembrance that there was a Judgement to come. Which is the.
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And this may be cleared either from the consideration of our own, or the divine nature, from the contemplation of our selves who are to be subjected to it,
And this may be cleared either from the consideration of our own, or the divine nature, from the contemplation of our selves who Are to be subjected to it,
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Now if this was not a most certain truth grounded upon principles obvious to all, what reason could we give of so universal a consent? How can it be imagined that all men should conspire to deceive themselves and their innocent posterity? Certainly it may well be thought to be the first-born of absurdities to think that those who are at so vast a distance in place and nature,
Now if this was not a most certain truth grounded upon principles obvious to all, what reason could we give of so universal a consent? How can it be imagined that all men should conspire to deceive themselves and their innocent posterity? Certainly it may well be Thought to be the firstborn of absurdities to think that those who Are At so vast a distance in place and nature,
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and all other circumstances, should agree in a common deceit, and jump in the same imposture? For how should all the World conspire in a Lie? How come the best of men to have earnest desires and longings after a future state? and how come the worst of men to be horribly afraid of it? What is the meaning of that strong aversion which all considerate men have against a dark state of annihilation? What is the matter that Reason cannot think of it without great regret of mind? How comes it to pass that there is a natural desire in all men after a state of happiness and perfection? It is generally agreed that no natural desire is in vain:
and all other Circumstances, should agree in a Common deceit, and jump in the same imposture? For how should all the World conspire in a Lie? How come the best of men to have earnest Desires and longings After a future state? and how come the worst of men to be horribly afraid of it? What is the meaning of that strong aversion which all considerate men have against a dark state of annihilation? What is the matter that Reason cannot think of it without great regret of mind? How comes it to pass that there is a natural desire in all men After a state of happiness and perfection? It is generally agreed that no natural desire is in vain:
And if we consider the utter impossibility of attaining to any such condition in this life, this will render it highly credible that there must be another state wherein this happiness is attainable;
And if we Consider the utter impossibility of attaining to any such condition in this life, this will render it highly credible that there must be Another state wherein this happiness is attainable;
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otherwise mankind must fail of his chief end, being by a natural principle most strongly inclined to such a state of happiness as he can never attain to.
otherwise mankind must fail of his chief end, being by a natural principle most strongly inclined to such a state of happiness as he can never attain to.
And how comes it to pass that wicked men also cannot throw away those notions which they would so gladly be shut of? What is the meaning that among the jollities of this life, they are irresistibly put in mind of being called to a reckoning in another? When their actions are so secret that they cannot be discerned,
And how comes it to pass that wicked men also cannot throw away those notions which they would so gladly be shut of? What is the meaning that among the Jollities of this life, they Are irresistibly put in mind of being called to a reckoning in Another? When their actions Are so secret that they cannot be discerned,
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and their persons so powerful that they cannot be punished by an earthly tribunal, How come they then to be seized with the horrours of an all-discerning and all-controlling Judicature? What shall we think of it,
and their Persons so powerful that they cannot be punished by an earthly tribunal, How come they then to be seized with the horrors of an All-discerning and all-controlling Judicature? What shall we think of it,
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when those-who have made it their business to root out of the minds of men all such troublesom notions about a future state should yet be the persons who are most assaulted with them.
when those-who have made it their business to root out of the minds of men all such troublesome notions about a future state should yet be the Persons who Are most assaulted with them.
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and then we shall be forced to acknowledge in the words of the Psalmist, that Verily there is a reward for the righteous, doubtless there is a God that judgeth the earth.
and then we shall be forced to acknowledge in the words of the Psalmist, that Verily there is a reward for the righteous, doubtless there is a God that Judgeth the earth.
The Books are said to be opened, the Judge is placed upon his Throne, and all the Sons of men that ever lived upon the Earth, stand listning to hear their Sentence at that dreadful Bar. And seeing at our Lords coming the powers of Heaven shall be shaken, that is, (as some learned Fathers interpret) the Angels themselves (though pure and innocent Creatures) shall quake and tremble.
The Books Are said to be opened, the Judge is placed upon his Throne, and all the Sons of men that ever lived upon the Earth, stand listening to hear their Sentence At that dreadful Bar. And seeing At our lords coming the Powers of Heaven shall be shaken, that is, (as Some learned Father's interpret) the Angels themselves (though pure and innocent Creatures) shall quake and tremble.
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What consternation shall seize upon the spirits of men, who know themselves to be loaded with sin and dust? O how passionately and differently will mankind be concerned at that time!
What consternation shall seize upon the spirits of men, who know themselves to be loaded with since and dust? O how passionately and differently will mankind be concerned At that time!
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The jovial Drunkard shall then drop the sparkling Glass out of his fingers, and will find that his great draughts here, will highly inflame both his reckoning and his thirst hereafter.
The jovial Drunkard shall then drop the sparkling Glass out of his fingers, and will find that his great draughts Here, will highly inflame both his reckoning and his thirst hereafter.
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The bold and daring Atheist shall then standsneaking and trembling; and be horribly astonished at the sight of his former folly, and approaching misery:
The bold and daring Atheist shall then standsneaking and trembling; and be horribly astonished At the sighed of his former folly, and approaching misery:
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and these would lead you by the Dark-Lanthern of the Spirit into a Fools Paradice, taking all the Whimsies of their own Brains for Divine Illuminations.
and these would led you by the Dark-Lanthern of the Spirit into a Fools Paradise, taking all the Whimsies of their own Brains for Divine Illuminations.
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thought to fright the Young Prince of Conde out of his Religion, by that equally sharp & short way of argument, containing but these three words, Mass, Death, or Bastile. The same sanguinary method they practised here with us in Q. Maries days,
Thought to fright the Young Prince of Conde out of his Religion, by that equally sharp & short Way of argument, containing but these three words, Mass, Death, or Bastile. The same sanguinary method they practised Here with us in Q. Mary's days,
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when they made use of that admirable way of enlightning the Understanding with a Faggot. And that they are well-wishers to the same way still, their late attempts upon us have abundantly proved:
when they made use of that admirable Way of enlightening the Understanding with a Faggot. And that they Are wellwishers to the same Way still, their late attempts upon us have abundantly proved:
and would have called down fire to consume the Samaritans, he cools their flame by a mild reproof, saying, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of;
and would have called down fire to consume the Samaritans, he cools their flame by a mild reproof, saying, You know not what manner of Spirit you Are of;
But if these men will be laying a claim to any new Revelations, or to such a measure of the Spirit as the Apostles had, let them but shew the Letters of Credence which they did:
But if these men will be laying a claim to any new Revelations, or to such a measure of the Spirit as the Apostles had, let them but show the Letters of Credence which they did:
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Why may they not then salute one another NONLATINALPHABET, with the Kiss of Charity? Why should there be a perpetual feud or strife between Faith and Reason, seeing they are Brethren? Do they not both spring from the same Father of Lights? And can the Fountain of Love and Unity send forth any irreconcileable Streams? No, no, These two great Luminaries may shine together without obscuring each others Light;
Why may they not then salute one Another, with the Kiss of Charity? Why should there be a perpetual feud or strife between Faith and Reason, seeing they Are Brothers? Do they not both spring from the same Father of Lights? And can the Fountain of Love and Unity send forth any Irreconcilable Streams? No, no, These two great Luminaries may shine together without obscuring each Others Light;
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3. I come now in order to the third and last, which is, to take notice of the influence that his Discourse had upon his great Auditor; it made him tremble. For when he reasoned, &c.
3. I come now in order to the third and last, which is, to take notice of the influence that his Discourse had upon his great Auditor; it made him tremble. For when he reasoned, etc.
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Who would not wonder that a poor despised Minister of the Gospel, should make one of the Grandees of the World tremble? That a contemptible Prisoner in his Chain, should strike such a chilness into the limbs of his Judge, that the warmth of his Robes could not keep him from shaking? But yet such is the efficacy of the Gospel preached,
Who would not wonder that a poor despised Minister of the Gospel, should make one of the Grandees of the World tremble? That a contemptible Prisoner in his Chain, should strike such a chillness into the limbs of his Judge, that the warmth of his Robes could not keep him from shaking? But yet such is the efficacy of the Gospel preached,
In the Prophet Isaiah it is stiled A Rod, and in the Revelations of Saint John, it is called A Sword; to intimate, that at sometimes it will lash and correct; and at others,
In the Prophet Isaiah it is styled A Rod, and in the Revelations of Saint John, it is called A Sword; to intimate, that At sometime it will lash and correct; and At Others,
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And if that of the fourth of the Hebrews, at the twelfth, was not principally designed to our purpose, (some learned men understanding it of the Eternal Son of God,) yet at least we may borrow the words in a secondary notion,
And if that of the fourth of the Hebrews, At the twelfth, was not principally designed to our purpose, (Some learned men understanding it of the Eternal Son of God,) yet At least we may borrow the words in a secondary notion,
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and a preconception which he had of Judgment after death, now heightned by the Apostles particular description, did make his soul startle within him;
and a preconception which he had of Judgement After death, now heightened by the Apostles particular description, did make his soul startle within him;
So tender and sensible a thing is the Conscience, that though men endeavour by the frequent Wounds they give it, to bring a certain kind of brawniness and toughness upon it;
So tender and sensible a thing is the Conscience, that though men endeavour by the frequent Wounds they give it, to bring a certain kind of brawniness and toughness upon it;
yet it always keeps some part so soft and quick of sense, that they can never go Scot-free, without some gripes and twitchings from this Impartial Remembrancer.
yet it always keeps Some part so soft and quick of sense, that they can never go Scot free, without Some gripes and twitchings from this Impartial Remembrancer.
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What! Shall a sneaking Black-Coat put such Gentlemen of birth and breeding into an affright? Shall a Discourse of future Judgment scare them into their Wits? Shall any one think to reduce them to Sobriety, by telling them they must one day be called to a reckoning? No, no;
What! Shall a sneaking Black-coat put such Gentlemen of birth and breeding into an affright? Shall a Discourse of future Judgement scare them into their Wits? Shall any one think to reduce them to Sobriety, by telling them they must one day be called to a reckoning? No, no;
and make them cry out in the Modish Language of our Times, God Damme, What will this Babler say? Why should any one with such a serious thing as a Judgment to come, put a Damp upon the Pleasantness,
and make them cry out in the Modish Language of our Times, God Dam, What will this Babbler say? Why should any one with such a serious thing as a Judgement to come, put a Damp upon the Pleasantness,
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That seemingly odd advice which the Old Spanish Gentleman gave to his Son, when he was upon a Voyage to the Indies, is the onely Instruction which I shall point out to them:
That seemingly odd Advice which the Old Spanish Gentleman gave to his Son, when he was upon a Voyage to the Indies, is the only Instruction which I shall point out to them:
and the Conscience being then awakened, will croud into their company, and make them cry out with the Unclean Spirit, What have we to do with thee, art thou come to torment us before our time? The sad circumstances that accompany a Death-bed, will make them somewhat sensible,
and the Conscience being then awakened, will crowd into their company, and make them cry out with the Unclean Spirit, What have we to do with thee, art thou come to torment us before our time? The sad Circumstances that accompany a Deathbed, will make them somewhat sensible,
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and that must be by giving a check to the first beginnings of sin, lest the Soul by being often deflowred and violated, should cast away all shame, and her innocence together.
and that must be by giving a check to the First beginnings of since, lest the Soul by being often deflowered and violated, should cast away all shame, and her innocence together.
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And thus have we concluded our third and last particular, which was to consider the influence which S. Pauls Discourse had upon his great Auditor, it made him tremble. For as he reasoned, &c.
And thus have we concluded our third and last particular, which was to Consider the influence which S. Paul's Discourse had upon his great Auditor, it made him tremble. For as he reasoned, etc.
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for they must come under an Examination one day, and it will be a great piece of wisdom to make up our accompts exactly, seeing by no wits of ours they may be declined or shuffled off.
for they must come under an Examination one day, and it will be a great piece of Wisdom to make up our accounts exactly, seeing by no wits of ours they may be declined or shuffled off.
for who would not tremble with Felix, if he once enter into the serious thoughts of a Judgment to come? For then every man is to be tried for his life,
for who would not tremble with Felix, if he once enter into the serious thoughts of a Judgement to come? For then every man is to be tried for his life,
And though we stand here at a becoming distance before our earthly Tribunals, yet when we come to make our personal appearance at the last and great Assizes;
And though we stand Here At a becoming distance before our earthly Tribunals, yet when we come to make our personal appearance At the last and great Assizes;
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and as all their proceedings have been as eminent and visible as their persons, so shall they be justly rewardable with greater honour, or sorer punishment.
and as all their proceedings have been as eminent and visible as their Persons, so shall they be justly rewardable with greater honour, or Sorer punishment.
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and for the same Reason, those that have done well, as mightily rewarded. The Magistrate must give an account, not onely for his own, but in some measure,
and for the same Reason, those that have done well, as mightily rewarded. The Magistrate must give an account, not only for his own, but in Some measure,
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and whether he hath couragiously stood up for the defence of Gods Church, by putting all those good Laws in execution which were made for her security.
and whither he hath courageously stood up for the defence of God's Church, by putting all those good Laws in execution which were made for her security.
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and washed their hands in Innocence before they compassed Gods Altar. Yea, all inferiour Orders and Degrees of Men shall have a fair and impartial Trial;
and washed their hands in Innocence before they compassed God's Altar. Yea, all inferior Order and Degrees of Men shall have a fair and impartial Trial;
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If the thoughts of a Judgment to come, and a general Resurrection will have but the same effect and influence that it had upon S. Paul, that every one of us may exercise our selves in such a manner,
If the thoughts of a Judgement to come, and a general Resurrection will have but the same Effect and influence that it had upon S. Paul, that every one of us may exercise our selves in such a manner,
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as to keep always a Conscience void of offence both towards God, and towards men: that we may take care above all things that our own hearts condemn us not,
as to keep always a Conscience void of offence both towards God, and towards men: that we may take care above all things that our own hearts condemn us not,
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and then may we have confidence towards God, that he will in his good time bring us to those regions of bliss, of which he hath given us some gusts and foretastes here.
and then may we have confidence towards God, that he will in his good time bring us to those regions of bliss, of which he hath given us Some gusts and foretastes Here.
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