Some considerations of present use wherein is shewn that the strong ought to bear with the weak, and the weak not clamour against or censure the strong, in which the true notion of the strong and weak is stated / delivered in a farewell-sermon at St. George Buttolph-Lane, London, by Benjamin Hoffman ...
BEfore I proceed to the distinct speaking to the Words of my Text, it is necessary that I first lead you to the Consideration of the Apostle's Method and Design in two or three of the foregoing Chapters.
BEfore I proceed to the distinct speaking to the Words of my Text, it is necessary that I First led you to the Consideration of the Apostle's Method and Design in two or three of the foregoing Chapters.
therefore let your lesser Disputes be of what nature they will, if you believe a God, you must be Obedient, for the powers that be are ordained of God;
Therefore let your lesser Disputes be of what nature they will, if you believe a God, you must be Obedient, for the Powers that be Are ordained of God;
or prosperous Oftender, may avoid Wrath and Punishment, and therefore his Obedience must not be for fear of Wrath only, i. e. not only so far as will keep him from a Fine, a Prison, or a Gallows;
or prosperous Oftender, may avoid Wrath and Punishment, and Therefore his obedience must not be for Fear of Wrath only, i. e. not only so Far as will keep him from a Fine, a Prison, or a Gallows;
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And after the Apostle had managed this Argument throughly, how Christians should carry themselves towards their Governours, he then descends to tell us how they should carry themselves one towards another;
And After the Apostle had managed this Argument thoroughly, how Christians should carry themselves towards their Governors, he then descends to tell us how they should carry themselves one towards Another;
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and here at the time of writing this Epistle he found great Divisions and Dissentions already crept into the Church of Jewish Believers, not only against the Gentiles,
and Here At the time of writing this Epistle he found great Divisions and Dissensions already crept into the Church of Jewish Believers, not only against the Gentiles,
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and on the other hand, they that were instructed in the Knowledge of their Christian Liberty, were resolved to maintain that Liberty which was purchased by Christ,
and on the other hand, they that were instructed in the Knowledge of their Christian Liberty, were resolved to maintain that Liberty which was purchased by christ,
and to both of these St. Paul applies himself, Those of you that do not think your selves bound to observe those Laws, you that understand better, do not you reject the scrupulous or erroneous Judaizer,
and to both of these Saint Paul Applies himself, Those of you that do not think your selves bound to observe those Laws, you that understand better, do not you reject the scrupulous or erroneous Judaizer,
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and not the weak from hence be clamorous against the strong, as some (especially in these days) make this and such like advice in Holy Writ, to be as it were a Shelter and a Sanctuary for them to do and say what they please, under the pretence of Weakness,
and not the weak from hence be clamorous against the strong, as Some (especially in these days) make this and such like Advice in Holy Writ, to be as it were a Shelter and a Sanctuary for them to do and say what they please, under the pretence of Weakness,
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then the Offence lies on their side, and at their doors and Consciences, Rom. 16.17, 18. Now I beseech you Brethren mark them which cause divisions and offences, and if after all the friendly Offers you make to Communion, they will not comply, avoid them, for they which are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ,
then the Offence lies on their side, and At their doors and Consciences, Rom. 16.17, 18. Now I beseech you Brothers mark them which cause divisions and offences, and if After all the friendly Offers you make to Communion, they will not comply, avoid them, for they which Are such serve not our Lord jesus christ,
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that the strong should more value his Brother's Soul, than a needless humouring and pleasing himself, ch. 15. v. 1. and that the weak should not be Loud and Positive in Disputations that he doth not understand:
that the strong should more valve his Brother's Soul, than a needless Humouring and pleasing himself, changed. 15. v. 1. and that the weak should not be Loud and Positive in Disputations that he does not understand:
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And that all in their several places may do this, he proposeth both the Fountain and Example of all Heavenly and Christian Graces, Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like minded one towards another, according to Christ Jesus,
And that all in their several places may do this, he Proposeth both the Fountain and Exampl of all Heavenly and Christian Graces, Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like minded one towards Another, according to christ jesus,
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wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us, to the glory of God. Upon these Words I shall briefly and plainly discourse upon these following things.
Wherefore receive you one Another, as christ also received us, to the glory of God. Upon these Words I shall briefly and plainly discourse upon these following things.
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which may serve as a Method or Incitement to us to be like-minded one towards another, that we may with one mind and one mouth glorisie God, and receive one another as Christ also received us, to the glory of God.
which may serve as a Method or Incitement to us to be like-minded one towards Another, that we may with one mind and one Mouth glorisie God, and receive one Another as christ also received us, to the glory of God.
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Now (saith he) I have laid down as amply and as plainly as I can the Duty of Christians one towards another, I beseech God, who is the Fountain of Patience and Consolation, the God of Patience and Consolation, i. e.
Now (Says he) I have laid down as amply and as plainly as I can the Duty of Christians one towards Another, I beseech God, who is the Fountain of Patience and Consolation, the God of Patience and Consolation, i. e.
cause that you may all think and own the very self-same thing, lest through diversity of Opinions, there arise Discords, Hatreds, Separations, Offences,
cause that you may all think and own the very selfsame thing, lest through diversity of Opinions, there arise Discords, Hatreds, Separations, Offences,
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In stead of despising and driving Men from your Communion, help up them that are fallen, let one endeavour to bring the other to himself, the Strong reduce the Weak, the Learned the Ignorant,
In stead of despising and driving Men from your Communion, help up them that Are fallen, let one endeavour to bring the other to himself, the Strong reduce the Weak, the Learned the Ignorant,
So our Saviour saith by St. John, ch. 17. v. 24. Father, I will that those whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me.
So our Saviour Says by Saint John, changed. 17. v. 24. Father, I will that those whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me.
So that the whole meaning of the Text is, The Apostle beseeches God to grant them the same Sentiments and Understanding of the true Religion of Christ;
So that the Whole meaning of the Text is, The Apostle Beseeches God to grant them the same Sentiments and Understanding of the true Religion of christ;
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or if they have not just the very same Sentiments of things in every Particular, (as it may be few Men have) yet that they would not rend and tear Christ's Church,
or if they have not just the very same Sentiments of things in every Particular, (as it may be few Men have) yet that they would not rend and tear Christ's Church,
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but that we should receive one another, to the helping each other forward in Grace, as Christ also offers to receive us to the Eternal Being with him in Glory.
but that we should receive one Another, to the helping each other forward in Grace, as christ also offers to receive us to the Eternal Being with him in Glory.
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And indeed their being so much mistaken in the extent of Christian Obedience, is that (I fear) which makes them take so little notice of the Laws of a Reformed Christian Prince:
And indeed their being so much mistaken in the extent of Christian obedience, is that (I Fear) which makes them take so little notice of the Laws of a Reformed Christian Prince:
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and pleas'd with our Governour, as not to thwart him upon Straws and Trifles. No Master, tho never so mean, but expects Dutifulness from his Servant:
and pleased with our Governor, as not to thwart him upon Straws and Trifles. No Master, though never so mean, but expects Dutifulness from his Servant:
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if every humourous fanciful Person may control his Authority when he pleaseth? This seems a great Affront to the Supreme Power on Earth, especially a Power so great as to be ordained of God: Tho I really fear many Christians do not know what they do,
if every humourous fanciful Person may control his authority when he Pleases? This seems a great Affront to the Supreme Power on Earth, especially a Power so great as to be ordained of God: Though I really Fear many Christians do not know what they do,
and therefore I shall not insist any more upon this Head, only adding that of the Apostle, That you must be subject, not only for wrath, but conscience sake, i. e.
and Therefore I shall not insist any more upon this Head, only adding that of the Apostle, That you must be Subject, not only for wrath, but conscience sake, i. e.
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The Weak in those days were those that thought well of Christianity, and yet for all that were unwilling quite to throw off the Ceremonial Law, that stood upon Meats and Days, &c. tho the Gospel acquitted them.
The Weak in those days were those that Thought well of Christianity, and yet for all that were unwilling quite to throw off the Ceremonial Law, that stood upon Meats and Days, etc. though the Gospel acquitted them.
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We therefore that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, especially if the Weak are as they were in those days, (and perhaps had some reason to be) in a great strait which to take;
We Therefore that Are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, especially if the Weak Are as they were in those days, (and perhaps had Some reason to be) in a great strait which to take;
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I say, 'twould make any Man at a stand, to see one Person come and tell us of a sudden, That neither Circumcision nor Ʋncircumcision availed any thing;
I say, 'twould make any Man At a stand, to see one Person come and tell us of a sudden, That neither Circumcision nor Ʋncircumcision availed any thing;
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especially since so many of us now stumble, and are mistaken about the Gospel, tho the World hath been so long inur'd and accustomed to its Doctrine:
especially since so many of us now Stumble, and Are mistaken about the Gospel, though the World hath been so long inured and accustomed to its Doctrine:
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because the Difficulties of rightly judging and discerning Things were very strong and masculine, enough to throw down weak Minds But when Weakness is pretended, to make way for Confusion; when Men will pretend they are weak at one time, and will take it amiss when you go to instruct them as such at another; this looks rather like Wilfulness, than the Weakness St. Paul here means.
Because the Difficulties of rightly judging and discerning Things were very strong and masculine, enough to throw down weak Minds But when Weakness is pretended, to make Way for Confusion; when Men will pretend they Are weak At one time, and will take it amiss when you go to instruct them as such At Another; this looks rather like Wilfulness, than the Weakness Saint Paul Here means.
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But I am very well aware, that there is a very popular and current Observation in our days, which seems a great Objection against what I have hitherto said;
But I am very well aware, that there is a very popular and current Observation in our days, which seems a great Objection against what I have hitherto said;
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And if I can any thing judge of the Temper of those that are of the Church of England, I dare vouch for the wiser and soberer part of them, that they do not disdain Communion with the weakest Brother. But alas!
And if I can any thing judge of the Temper of those that Are of the Church of England, I Dare vouch for the Wiser and Soberer part of them, that they do not disdain Communion with the Weakest Brother. But alas!
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2. The Strong ought to bear with and pity the Weak, in that they expose their Persons and Fortunes to the Censure of the Magistrate, upon Needless things. Real Martyrdom,
2. The Strong ought to bear with and pity the Weak, in that they expose their Persons and Fortune's to the Censure of the Magistrate, upon Needless things. Real Martyrdom,
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for by prudent Exercise of good and righteous Laws, he reduces many to a good and right Understanding of Things, that it may be would not else mind or consider about Religion:
for by prudent Exercise of good and righteous Laws, he reduces many to a good and right Understanding of Things, that it may be would not Else mind or Consider about Religion:
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for, as the Apostle argues, Who made thee to differ? Was it not the Grade of God that rescued thee from this Weakness? And indeed the Sufferings even of a notorious Malefactor are pitiable,
for, as the Apostle argues, Who made thee to differ? Was it not the Grade of God that rescued thee from this Weakness? And indeed the Sufferings even of a notorious Malefactor Are pitiable,
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And I must confess, I take it to be the particular sleight of their Preachers to cut out Work for themselves, to make their Hearers of nice and bogling Consciences, that they may have them under their Dominion, to raise such Scruples that they and none else care to answer,
And I must confess, I take it to be the particular sleight of their Preachers to Cut out Work for themselves, to make their Hearers of Nicaenae and boggling Consciences, that they may have them under their Dominion, to raise such Scruples that they and none Else care to answer,
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Now, for my part, I heartily pity any Hearer, that with Awe and Reverence puts his Soul into the Hands of a Teacher that is not Faithful, that drags him thorow a rough and tempestuous Way,
Now, for my part, I heartily pity any Hearer, that with Awe and reverence puts his Soul into the Hands of a Teacher that is not Faithful, that drags him thorough a rough and tempestuous Way,
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And here I do not go perswade these Men into the Notion of Infallibility, as if all their Governours did or said were as infallible as any part of the New Testament; but to desire them to have in themselves ductile, obedient, governable, and perswasive Frames of Spirit;
And Here I do not go persuade these Men into the Notion of Infallibility, as if all their Governors did or said were as infallible as any part of the New Testament; but to desire them to have in themselves ductile, obedient, governable, and persuasive Frames of Spirit;
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2. My Desire to the Weak of our days is, seriously to consider, That the Government can never provide against all the petty Exceptions of every particular Person;
2. My Desire to the Weak of our days is, seriously to Consider, That the Government can never provide against all the Petty Exceptions of every particular Person;
Is not this to be prov'd within our Memory, when the Presbyterian and Independent (tho now they love so dearly) were as much Antichristian one to another,
Is not this to be proved within our Memory, when the Presbyterian and Independent (though now they love so dearly) were as much Antichristian one to Another,
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as now We are to Both? And if at this time the Government goes to comply with the Conscience of the Presbyterian, what then will become of the Independent? If the Mouths of both these can be stopp'd, what must be done for the Anabaptist? Or if these could be complied with too, what shall we do for the great Numbers of Dissenting Quakers? All these come in with a pretended equal Cry and Loudness of Conscience;
as now We Are to Both? And if At this time the Government Goes to comply with the Conscience of the Presbyterian, what then will become of the Independent? If the Mouths of both these can be stopped, what must be done for the Anabaptist? Or if these could be complied with too, what shall we do for the great Numbers of Dissenting Quakers? All these come in with a pretended equal Cry and Loudness of Conscience;
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and if these Dividers cannot condescend to each others Weakness, how can they expect the Government should? Therefore when they desire that the Governours should make such Laws as shall suit every Mans Conscience, that's impracticable,
and if these Dividers cannot condescend to each Others Weakness, how can they expect the Government should? Therefore when they desire that the Governors should make such Laws as shall suit every men Conscience, that's impracticable,
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nay, and impossible, without bringing absolute Confusion into the Church and State: Nay, themselves, I dare say, do not desire the Laws should be made so loose,
nay, and impossible, without bringing absolute Confusion into the Church and State: Nay, themselves, I Dare say, do not desire the Laws should be made so lose,
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than that the whole Form of Church and State-Government must be new-molded for them? If this be an humble or modest Demand, I leave every Man (that can) to judge;
than that the Whole From of Church and state government must be new-molded for them? If this be an humble or modest Demand, I leave every Man (that can) to judge;
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and I think we may safely undertake that the Government will grant, when all the Dissenters are agreed what to ask, I mean, that will make us all one, according to Christ Jesus.
and I think we may safely undertake that the Government will grant, when all the Dissenters Are agreed what to ask, I mean, that will make us all one, according to christ jesus.
This was that our Saviour highly blamed in the Pharisees: Nay, is it not the extreme Dotage of some in our days, that think a Tag more the Gospel-mode than a Ribband,
This was that our Saviour highly blamed in the Pharisees: Nay, is it not the extreme Dotage of Some in our days, that think a Tag more the Gospel-mode than a Ribbon,
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or a short Black Coat more Edifying and Evangelical, than a Gown or a Surplice? This is that which we really and truly call Superstition in the Church of Rome, that a Stick set on cross should be more Reverend and Venerable, than in any other Posture.
or a short Black Coat more Edifying and Evangelical, than a Gown or a Surplice? This is that which we really and truly call Superstition in the Church of Rome, that a Stick Set on cross should be more Reverend and Venerable, than in any other Posture.
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and these (thanks be to God) our Dissenters own we retain in the Doctrine of the Church of England: And therefore why do they fly us by reason of our Ceremonies? All that we say for them, is, That they are Ancient, and Decent; and who fitter to judge of Order and Decency, than our Governours? If they object, Had these things been used in our Saviours time, they had not scrupled them:
and these (thanks be to God) our Dissenters own we retain in the Doctrine of the Church of England: And Therefore why do they fly us by reason of our Ceremonies? All that we say for them, is, That they Are Ancient, and Decent; and who fitter to judge of Order and Decency, than our Governors? If they Object, Had these things been used in our Saviors time, they had not scrupled them:
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But how are we assured that they speak truth in this Matter? The Sacraments were used in our Saviours time, and yet a great number of our Dissenters scruple them:
But how Are we assured that they speak truth in this Matter? The Sacraments were used in our Saviors time, and yet a great number of our Dissenters scruple them:
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The Creed was compiled in the Apostles time, and yet most of them boggle at some part of it, viz. The Communion of Saints, and the truest and most intelligible Notion of the Holy Catholick Church. Besides, Christ and his Apostles had then neither Room,
The Creed was compiled in the Apostles time, and yet most of them boggle At Some part of it, viz. The Communion of Saints, and the Truest and most intelligible Notion of the Holy Catholic Church. Beside, christ and his Apostles had then neither Room,
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And indeed the Apostle hath given fair Power and Encouragement to Magistrates to be doing, when he bids them take care that all things be done decently and in order.
And indeed the Apostle hath given fair Power and Encouragement to Magistrates to be doing, when he bids them take care that all things be done decently and in order.
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If they will turn the same Argument fairly, it will amount to thus much directly against themselves, viz. That they must not deny Obedience in any thing that is not positively and in plain Words forbidden;
If they will turn the same Argument fairly, it will amount to thus much directly against themselves, viz. That they must not deny obedience in any thing that is not positively and in plain Words forbidden;
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unless they think the Scripture allows them more Liberty than it allows the Magistrate, or that they shall have Liberty to disobey in those very Cases, in which the Prince shall not have Power to enjoyn:
unless they think the Scripture allows them more Liberty than it allows the Magistrate, or that they shall have Liberty to disobey in those very Cases, in which the Prince shall not have Power to enjoin:
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And do they deny Compliance because of the Tenderness of their Conscience? The Magistrate doth likewise, out of his tender Love and Care for the Church,
And do they deny Compliance Because of the Tenderness of their Conscience? The Magistrate does likewise, out of his tender Love and Care for the Church,
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St. Paul doth not seem to imagine, that they would throw themselves out of Communion; but was afraid that the Strong would not Communicate with them:
Saint Paul does not seem to imagine, that they would throw themselves out of Communion; but was afraid that the Strong would not Communicate with them:
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And to these I may well use those Words of the Wise-man, onely advisable in such Cases as these, Eccles. 7.16. Be not righteous overmuch, neither make thy self over wise;
And to these I may well use those Words of the Wiseman, only advisable in such Cases as these, Eccles. 7.16. Be not righteous overmuch, neither make thy self over wise;
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for why shouldest thou destroy thy self? And why should these Men, under a needless and unjustifiable Pretence of Sanctity, hazard their Souls, by rending the Communion of Christs Church,
for why Shouldst thou destroy thy self? And why should these Men, under a needless and unjustifiable Pretence of Sanctity, hazard their Souls, by rending the Communion of Christ Church,
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and by Disobedience to Gods Governours? and their Bodies and Estates, by undergoing the Penalty of our National Laws? Who hath required this at their Hands, that they should set up for Martyrs,
and by Disobedience to God's Governors? and their Bodies and Estates, by undergoing the Penalty of our National Laws? Who hath required this At their Hands, that they should Set up for Martyrs,
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before they are called to bear witness to the Truth of Christ? And I wish to God these Men would seriously consider, what 'tis to be out of the Communion of the Catholick Church.
before they Are called to bear witness to the Truth of christ? And I wish to God these Men would seriously Consider, what it's to be out of the Communion of the Catholic Church.
If there be but One Church, why do they not Communicate with us? why do they go out from us? If there be Two Catholick Churches, what becomes of an entire Article of our Creed? Indeed there is no sense in that Assertion.
If there be but One Church, why do they not Communicate with us? why do they go out from us? If there be Two Catholic Churches, what becomes of an entire Article of our Creed? Indeed there is no sense in that Assertion.
But I must not, I need not add any more to these Particulars. I hope what I have said, will not be look'd upon either as sharp, uncharitable, or unseasonable:
But I must not, I need not add any more to these Particulars. I hope what I have said, will not be looked upon either as sharp, uncharitable, or unseasonable:
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What I have said, is spoke out of a real desire that you would be like minded one towards another, that you would receive one another, as Christ also received us, to the Glory of God.
What I have said, is spoke out of a real desire that you would be like minded one towards Another, that you would receive one Another, as christ also received us, to the Glory of God.
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for this would be ill Policy with respect to my Future Undertakings, and an ill Requital to that Kindness I own I have received from all Parties among you.
for this would be ill Policy with respect to my Future Undertakings, and an ill Requital to that Kindness I own I have received from all Parties among you.
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