The true reformation of manners, or, The nature and qualifications of true zeal in a sermon preach'd in the parish church of Bridgewater : occasion'd by a more than ordinary concourse of dissenters there, upon that pretence / by Matth. Hole ...
THE occasion of these Words, was from some false Teachers, that had crept into the Churches of Galatia, with a design to destroy the Credit of the Apostle,
THE occasion of these Words, was from Some false Teachers, that had crept into the Churches of Galatia, with a Design to destroy the Credit of the Apostle,
Am I become vile and despicable in those eyes, which you would, not long since, have pluck'd out and given to me? How comes this change to be made in you, that the great Love you lately bore to my Person and Doctrine, is thus of a sudden turn'd into a Hatred of both? Why, he found that an Enemy had done this;
Am I become vile and despicable in those eyes, which you would, not long since, have plucked out and given to me? How comes this change to be made in you, that the great Love you lately boar to my Person and Doctrine, is thus of a sudden turned into a Hatred of both? Why, he found that an Enemy had done this;
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i. e. Those false Teachers, taking the opportunity of his Absence, had planted their Tares, to hinder the growth of that good Seed he had sow'd among them;
i. e. Those false Teachers, taking the opportunity of his Absence, had planted their Tares, to hinder the growth of that good Seed he had sowed among them;
leting them know, that whatever shew they might make of Zeal towards GOD, or Affection towards them, there was nothing under it, but Falshood and Hypocrisy.
letting them know, that whatever show they might make of Zeal towards GOD, or Affection towards them, there was nothing under it, but Falsehood and Hypocrisy.
First, Into the Nature of Zeal, and shew what it is to be Zealously affected. Secondly, I must speak to the two Qualifications of true Zeal mention'd in the Text;
First, Into the Nature of Zeal, and show what it is to be Zealously affected. Secondly, I must speak to the two Qualifications of true Zeal mentioned in the Text;
Thirdly, I must shew the Goodness or Excellency of true Zeal from those Words, It is good to be Zealously affected, &c. Fourthly, I must lay open some of the Mistakes and Miscarriages of Zeal, and then conclude with an Inference or two from the whole.
Thirdly, I must show the goodness or Excellency of true Zeal from those Words, It is good to be Zealously affected, etc. Fourthly, I must lay open Some of the Mistakes and Miscarriages of Zeal, and then conclude with an Inference or two from the Whole.
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First, That Zeal, in the general Notion of it, is a warmth of Mind, that carries it out in an eager pursuit of its Object, accompanied with Indignation at any thing that opposes, or lies in its way:
First, That Zeal, in the general Notion of it, is a warmth of Mind, that carries it out in an eager pursuit of its Object, accompanied with Indignation At any thing that opposes, or lies in its Way:
St. James makes mention of NONLATINALPHABET, a bitter Zeal, proceeding from an over-heated and exasperated Mind, and is translated, bitter Envyings, Jam. 3.14. St. Paul reckons NONLATINALPHABET, which is render'd, Emulations, among the works of the flesh, Gal. 5.20. This is an inordinate heat of the Soul, whereby 'tis carried out too eagerly after some earthly, sensual Objects or Designs.
Saint James makes mention of, a bitter Zeal, proceeding from an overheated and exasperated Mind, and is translated, bitter Envyings, Jam. 3.14. Saint Paul reckons, which is rendered, Emulations, among the works of the Flesh, Gal. 5.20. This is an inordinate heat of the Soul, whereby it's carried out too eagerly After Some earthly, sensual Objects or Designs.
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and proportionable to the opposition, does the Anger encrease, arising sometimes to Wrath and Indignation, and upon any frustration 'tis attended with Grief and Sorrow.
and proportionable to the opposition, does the Anger increase, arising sometime to Wrath and Indignation, and upon any frustration it's attended with Grief and Sorrow.
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Thus is Zeal compounded of various and different Passions, upon the well or ill tempering and mixing whereof, does the goodness or badness of Zeal depend.
Thus is Zeal compounded of various and different Passion, upon the well or ill tempering and mixing whereof, does the Goodness or badness of Zeal depend.
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'tis such a warmth of Mind, as influences the whole Man, and renders all the Powers of the Soul more vigorous and lively in its desires and prosecutions;
it's such a warmth of Mind, as influences the Whole Man, and renders all the Powers of the Soul more vigorous and lively in its Desires and prosecutions;
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From this brief description of Zeal we may learn, what it is to be Zealously affected; namely, to have the Mind warmly stirring or moving in earnest desires,
From this brief description of Zeal we may Learn, what it is to be Zealously affected; namely, to have the Mind warmly stirring or moving in earnest Desires,
and an eager pursuit of some suitable and desirable Object, and consequently two things must concur to this zealous Affection, viz. Light in the head, and Heat in the heart.
and an eager pursuit of Some suitable and desirable Object, and consequently two things must concur to this zealous Affection, viz. Light in the head, and Heat in the heart.
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'Tis a blind Zeal, that is void of Knowledge, and therefore what Light is to the Eye, that Knowledge is to the Soul, it shews its way, and guides all its operations. Again,
It's a blind Zeal, that is void of Knowledge, and Therefore what Light is to the Eye, that Knowledge is to the Soul, it shows its Way, and guides all its operations. Again,
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but it did not continue in his absence, it soon wore off, and therefore he wills them to be Zealously affected always. They who still frequent and keep close to the Worship and Communion of the Church, may be well enough suppos'd to be Zealously affected towards it;
but it did not continue in his absence, it soon wore off, and Therefore he wills them to be Zealously affected always. They who still frequent and keep close to the Worship and Communion of the Church, may be well enough supposed to be Zealously affected towards it;
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This is very suspicious, and looks more like the result of Contrivance and Design, than the effect of true and sound Religion. For true Zeal is permanent and lasting; it proceeds from a vital Principle within, which will maintain a kindly and constant heat in the Soul;
This is very suspicious, and looks more like the result of Contrivance and Design, than the Effect of true and found Religion. For true Zeal is permanent and lasting; it proceeds from a vital Principle within, which will maintain a kindly and constant heat in the Soul;
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'tis true indeed, it may, and does admit of intermissions, but 'tis never extinguish'd; but like the natural heat of the Heart, 'twill abide as long as Life continues.
it's true indeed, it may, and does admit of intermissions, but it's never extinguished; but like the natural heat of the Heart, it'll abide as long as Life continues.
If you observe it, you shall find some Men at some Times, and in some religious Exercises, exceeding warm and zealous, their Affections seem all in a flame, and themselves under the transports of Divine Love;
If you observe it, you shall find Some Men At Some Times, and in Some religious Exercises, exceeding warm and zealous, their Affections seem all in a flame, and themselves under the transports of Divine Love;
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These are only paroxysms of Zeal, and the preternatural heats of the Hypocrite's Devotion, whereas true Zeal is ever more uniform and lasting; and where the Spirit is truly touch'd with this Coal from the Altar, 'twill preserve an habitual constant light and heat in the Soul. To this end, Zeal must be sober and well temper'd, not over hot and violent;
These Are only paroxysms of Zeal, and the preternatural heats of the Hypocrite's Devotion, whereas true Zeal is ever more uniform and lasting; and where the Spirit is truly touched with this Coal from the Altar, it'll preserve an habitual constant Light and heat in the Soul. To this end, Zeal must be Sobrium and well tempered, not over hight and violent;
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Christianity is often in Scripture styl'd a Warfare, in which, you know, 'tis not the furious Charge, but the deliberate Courage and Constancy that wins the Field:
Christianity is often in Scripture styled a Warfare, in which, you know, it's not the furious Charge, but the deliberate Courage and Constancy that wins the Field:
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The second respects the Object about which it is conversant, and that must be a good thing: It is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing;
The second respects the Object about which it is conversant, and that must be a good thing: It is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing;
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you cannot be ignorant, how some upon occasion attend the publick Worship, only to qualify them for an Office, and take the holy Sacrament, to enable them to undermine the Communion of the Church.
you cannot be ignorant, how Some upon occasion attend the public Worship, only to qualify them for an Office, and take the holy Sacrament, to enable them to undermine the Communion of the Church.
Do not some talk much of reforming the Manners of others, without any regard at all to their own? 'Tis no new thing to pretend Reformation, to carry on very bad Designs;
Do not Some talk much of reforming the Manners of Others, without any regard At all to their own? It's no new thing to pretend Reformation, to carry on very bad Designs;
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The Object then of Zeal may be good and evil, and a hearty loving of the one, and hating the other, will justify our Zeal in both: for as Goodness hath charms enough to engage the Affections,
The Object then of Zeal may be good and evil, and a hearty loving of the one, and hating the other, will justify our Zeal in both: for as goodness hath charms enough to engage the Affections,
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What are those good or evil things, about which our Zeal may be thus lawfully and laudably employ'd? I shall mention some of the chief of them, the better to direct you in these great and weighty Matters of Religion. As,
What Are those good or evil things, about which our Zeal may be thus lawfully and laudably employed? I shall mention Some of the chief of them, the better to Direct you in these great and weighty Matters of Religion. As,
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Whether ye eat or drink (saith the Apostle) or whatever ye do, do all to the praise and glory of God, 1 Cor. 10. This is to be the chief care and business of our Lives, in which if we are sincere, we cannot easily exceed;
Whither you eat or drink (Says the Apostle) or whatever you do, do all to the praise and glory of God, 1 Cor. 10. This is to be the chief care and business of our Lives, in which if we Are sincere, we cannot Easily exceed;
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And therefore our Minds should be eagerly bent on things, whereby GOD may be glorified, that his Power, Wisdom and Goodness may be celebrated in the World,
And Therefore our Minds should be eagerly bent on things, whereby GOD may be glorified, that his Power, Wisdom and goodness may be celebrated in the World,
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Again, We are to set our selves with all our might and main against those things, whereby GOD may be dishonoured, his Name prophan'd, his Worship neglected or contemn'd: we are to have a tender love and esteem for GOD's Laws, and be deeply affected with the breach and violation of them:
Again, We Are to Set our selves with all our might and main against those things, whereby GOD may be dishonoured, his Name profaned, his Worship neglected or contemned: we Are to have a tender love and esteem for GOD's Laws, and be deeply affected with the breach and violation of them:
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This is the Zeal here recommended by St. Paul, namely, To strive for the Truths of the Gospel, against those false Teachers, that would subvert or undermine them.
This is the Zeal Here recommended by Saint Paul, namely, To strive for the Truths of the Gospel, against those false Teachers, that would subvert or undermine them.
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and to others foolishness? And do not too many use their Tongues and Wits, in decrying all Divine Revelations? And is it not time to appear for Christ,
and to Others foolishness? And do not too many use their Tongues and Wits, in decrying all Divine Revelations? And is it not time to appear for christ,
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And what can such expect, but to be for ever disown'd and deny'd by him at the last day? Wherefore 'tis both the Duty and Interest of all that are called Christians, to be zealous for the Honour of Christ, to vindicate his Truths,
And what can such expect, but to be for ever disowned and denied by him At the last day? Wherefore it's both the Duty and Interest of all that Are called Christians, to be zealous for the Honour of christ, to vindicate his Truths,
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But lest any should take this only for a piece of Old-Testament Zeal, we find our Blessed Saviour so zealous for the honour of the Temple, that he never discover'd a higher act of Indignation,
But lest any should take this only for a piece of Old-Testament Zeal, we find our Blessed Saviour so zealous for the honour of the Temple, that he never discovered a higher act of Indignation,
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By this great example we learn, that a true Christian Zeal may be well employ'd about the purifying of God's house, and securing it from all profanation.
By this great Exampl we Learn, that a true Christian Zeal may be well employed about the purifying of God's house, and securing it from all profanation.
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Moreover, we find the Apostles extremely zealous for the Peace and Unity of the Church, as also for the comeliness, order and reverence of the publick Worship us'd in it:
Moreover, we find the Apostles extremely zealous for the Peace and Unity of the Church, as also for the comeliness, order and Reverence of the public Worship used in it:
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and Stewards of the Mysteries of God, and for that reason to be counted worthy of double honor: The Kindness or Contempt shew'd to them redounds to him that sends them;
and Stewards of the Mysteres of God, and for that reason to be counted worthy of double honour: The Kindness or Contempt showed to them redounds to him that sends them;
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and therefore our Zeal for Christ and his Truth, may and ought to be exprest by espousing the Cause of his Ministers, especially when the great Contempt of Religion hath occasion'd too great a Contempt of the Dispensers of it.
and Therefore our Zeal for christ and his Truth, may and ought to be expressed by espousing the Cause of his Ministers, especially when the great Contempt of Religion hath occasioned too great a Contempt of the Dispensers of it.
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Next to the Glory of God, and our own Salvation, we are to tender the Welfare and Salvation of others; and this is to be done by our good Wishes, hearty Prayers, and best Endeavours for them:
Next to the Glory of God, and our own Salvation, we Are to tender the Welfare and Salvation of Others; and this is to be done by our good Wishes, hearty Prayers, and best Endeavours for them:
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before the private welfare of his own Soul, praying thus in their behalf, either blot out their Sins, or blot out my name, out of the book that thou hast written, Ex. 32.32. Under the like transport of Affection we find St. Paul declaring, that his Hearts desire and Prayer unto God was, that Israel might be saved;
before the private welfare of his own Soul, praying thus in their behalf, either blot out their Sins, or blot out my name, out of the book that thou hast written, Ex. 32.32. Under the like transport of Affection we find Saint Paul declaring, that his Hearts desire and Prayer unto God was, that Israel might be saved;
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withal wishing himself accursed from Christ, for his Brethren and Kinsfolk according to the flesh, Rom. 9.3. which great Examples recommend to us, if not so high a pitch of Zeal, yet a most ardent love and desire of doing good to all men;
withal wishing himself accursed from christ, for his Brothers and Kinsfolk according to the Flesh, Rom. 9.3. which great Examples recommend to us, if not so high a pitch of Zeal, yet a most Ardent love and desire of doing good to all men;
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herein we shall tread in the steps of our Blessed Saviour, who went up and down doing good both to the Souls and Bodies of Men, which is such a noble, generous and beneficial piece of Charity,
herein we shall tread in the steps of our Blessed Saviour, who went up and down doing good both to the Souls and Bodies of Men, which is such a noble, generous and beneficial piece of Charity,
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Third thing to be consider'd in our Text, viz. The goodness and excellency of true Zeal, from those words, It is good to be zealously affected, &c. 'Tis good to our selves, for thereby we become like unto GOD, and imitate the Divine Goodness;
Third thing to be considered in our Text, viz. The Goodness and excellency of true Zeal, from those words, It is good to be zealously affected, etc. It's good to our selves, for thereby we become like unto GOD, and imitate the Divine goodness;
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by this Lot deferr'd the destruction of Sodom, and had there been a few more such, it would have prevented that direful Conflagration that consum'd them:
by this Lot deferred the destruction of Sodom, and had there been a few more such, it would have prevented that direful Conflagration that consumed them:
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and in His towards us. In a word, This zealous disposition will prepare and qualify us for the blissful Regions above, where our present faint Praisings of GOD, shall be advanc'd into extasy and rapture;
and in His towards us. In a word, This zealous disposition will prepare and qualify us for the blissful Regions above, where our present faint Praisings of GOD, shall be advanced into ecstasy and rapture;
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Thus having shew'd the Nature and Properties of true Zeal, the Passions of which 'tis compos'd, the things about which it is to be employ'd, together with the goodness and excellency of it, when so qualify'd;
Thus having showed the Nature and Properties of true Zeal, the Passion of which it's composed, the things about which it is to be employed, together with the Goodness and excellency of it, when so qualified;
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First, That Zeal being compounded of the two ruling Passions of the Soul, Love and Anger, may and often does admit of two extreams; the one in the excess, when 'tis over-hot and eager;
First, That Zeal being compounded of the two ruling Passion of the Soul, Love and Anger, may and often does admit of two extremes; the one in the excess, when it's overhot and eager;
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and runs it into spiritual Fury and Enthusiasm; of this kind was that of the Jewish Zealots, who pretending to a secret Impulse from above, did many vile and enormous things, committing Riots, Rapins, Murders,
and runs it into spiritual Fury and Enthusiasm; of this kind was that of the Jewish Zealots, who pretending to a secret Impulse from above, did many vile and enormous things, committing Riots, Rapins, Murders,
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and so destroy'd the Temple by an irregular Zeal in defending it; which intemperate heat of theirs, occasion'd great Troubles to that whole Church and Nation.
and so destroyed the Temple by an irregular Zeal in defending it; which intemperate heat of theirs, occasioned great Troubles to that Whole Church and nation.
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and divine Inspirations, have greatly disturb'd the peace of Kingdoms, and by their fierce and eager Contentions about Religion, have endanger'd the loss of all:
and divine Inspirations, have greatly disturbed the peace of Kingdoms, and by their fierce and eager Contentions about Religion, have endangered the loss of all:
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This hot fiery Zeal our blessed Saviour blam'd in some of his own Disciples, who, in a fit of Rage, call'd for Fire from Heaven, to consume the Samaritans; for which they receiv'd that sharp Rebuke, that They knew not what manner of Spirit they were of;
This hight fiery Zeal our blessed Saviour blamed in Some of his own Disciples, who, in a fit of Rage, called for Fire from Heaven, to consume the Samaritans; for which they received that sharp Rebuke, that They knew not what manner of Spirit they were of;
and therefore to set it right, it must be temper'd with Wisdom, and abound more in the mild and good-natur'd Affections, than in the more vehement and wrathful Passions, which are too apt to become inordinate:
and Therefore to Set it right, it must be tempered with Wisdom, and abound more in the mild and good-natured Affections, than in the more vehement and wrathful Passion, which Are too apt to become inordinate:
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But 'twere well, if some Men did not offend as much in the defect, as others do in the excess of Zeal; and that the evil of the one, were not as dangerous as the mischief of the other: But alas!
But 'twere well, if Some Men did not offend as much in the defect, as Others do in the excess of Zeal; and that the evil of the one, were not as dangerous as the mischief of the other: But alas!
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For is not some Men's indifference and carelessness in Religion, as much short of true Zeal, as others fierce passions and contentions are beyond it? And is not one of these too often the cause or occasion of the other? Does not Religion suffer as much in the Lewdness,
For is not Some Men's indifference and carelessness in Religion, as much short of true Zeal, as Others fierce passion and contentions Are beyond it? And is not one of these too often the cause or occasion of the other? Does not Religion suffer as much in the lewdness,
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and want of Sobriety in some Men's Lives, as by the inordinate Zeal, and unnecessary Rigours of others? And is not Atheism the plain consequent of the open looseness of the one,
and want of Sobriety in Some Men's Lives, as by the inordinate Zeal, and unnecessary Rigours of Others? And is not Atheism the plain consequent of the open looseness of the one,
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as well as the false and pretended strictness of the other? Of both these our unhappy Age affords but too many Instances, which may teach us to avoid both these Rocks,
as well as the false and pretended strictness of the other? Of both these our unhappy Age affords but too many Instances, which may teach us to avoid both these Rocks,
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and this is in a great measure owing either to the ignorance or subtlety of false Teachers, who seek to work on the Passions of Men, without rightly informing their Judgment; by which means they are taught eagerly to contend for,
and this is in a great measure owing either to the ignorance or subtlety of false Teachers, who seek to work on the Passion of Men, without rightly informing their Judgement; by which means they Are taught eagerly to contend for,
St. Paul bore Record of some in his time, that they had a Zeal, but 'twas not according to knowledge: This is a Heat without Light, which tends rather to destroy, than to direct;
Saint Paul boar Record of Some in his time, that they had a Zeal, but 'twas not according to knowledge: This is a Heat without Light, which tends rather to destroy, than to Direct;
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Such likewise was the Mercenary and Selfish Zeal of those, that followed our blessed Saviour for the Loaves, and kept with him while any thing was to be gotten by him;
Such likewise was the Mercenary and Selfish Zeal of those, that followed our blessed Saviour for the Loaves, and kept with him while any thing was to be got by him;
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If you observe it, you will find some hot enough for Preaching, but cold for Praying; and tho' they talk much of reforming of others Manners, are yet but too careless and negligent of their own. May we not see many great Enemies indeed to Idolatry and Profaneness, who yet are well enough reconcil'd to Sacriledge and Schism? and make up that with advantage to one Vice, which they seem to take from another.
If you observe it, you will find Some hight enough for Preaching, but cold for Praying; and though they talk much of reforming of Others Manners, Are yet but too careless and negligent of their own. May we not see many great Enemies indeed to Idolatry and Profaneness, who yet Are well enough reconciled to Sacrilege and Schism? and make up that with advantage to one Vice, which they seem to take from Another.
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it puts Men upon the study of their own Hearts, mortifying their own Sins, and reforming their own Lives, which is enough to employ the Zeal of the Best Christian:
it puts Men upon the study of their own Hearts, mortifying their own Sins, and reforming their own Lives, which is enough to employ the Zeal of the Best Christian:
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and were secur'd from bearing a part in the Punishment of it? Yea, 'tis no new thing for them, to condemn that in others, which they allow in themselves;
and were secured from bearing a part in the Punishment of it? Yea, it's no new thing for them, to condemn that in Others, which they allow in themselves;
or against Persons is commonly factious and disorderly: The having some Men's Persons in Admiration, and others in Contempt, hath occasion'd most of the Schisms and Divisions in the Christian Church:
or against Persons is commonly factious and disorderly: The having Some Men's Persons in Admiration, and Others in Contempt, hath occasioned most of the Schisms and Divisions in the Christian Church:
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This was the great fault of the Corinthians, who by crying up one Teacher, to the decrying of another, fell into sundry Parties and Factions, which St. Paul sharply rebuked in them,
This was the great fault of the Corinthians, who by crying up one Teacher, to the decrying of Another, fell into sundry Parties and Factions, which Saint Paul sharply rebuked in them,
and the more they sought to magnify him, the more he endeavour'd to lessen himself: Who (saith he) is Paul? and who is Apollo? Who? (saith an eminent Father on those Words) why, they were some of the chief Apostles and Ministers of Christ:
and the more they sought to magnify him, the more he endeavoured to lessen himself: Who (Says he) is Paul? and who is Apollo? Who? (Says an eminent Father on those Words) why, they were Some of the chief Apostles and Ministers of christ:
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This is a Matter worthy the consideration of all such as have Men's Persons in admiration, running after different Teachers, to the great disturbance of the Church, which is the great misery and malady of our unhappy Age.
This is a Matter worthy the consideration of all such as have Men's Persons in admiration, running After different Teachers, to the great disturbance of the Church, which is the great misery and malady of our unhappy Age.
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Of both which, that I may not trespass too much upon your patience, I shall speak very briefly. And, 1st. We may learn from hence, that 'tis bad to be Zealously affected in an ill thing:
Of both which, that I may not trespass too much upon your patience, I shall speak very briefly. And, 1st. We may Learn from hence, that it's bad to be Zealously affected in an ill thing:
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and he that is warm in either, is clearly out of the way, and can never judge righteous Judgment: to spend our Zeal in encouraging of Schism, and promoteing disorder and disturbance in the World, is to put one of the best things to one of the worst uses; and therefore we find Zeal commonly compar'd to Fire,
and he that is warm in either, is clearly out of the Way, and can never judge righteous Judgement: to spend our Zeal in encouraging of Schism, and promoting disorder and disturbance in the World, is to put one of the best things to one of the worst uses; and Therefore we find Zeal commonly compared to Fire,
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and keeps within its due place and bounds, so none is more pernicious and destructive, when once refusing confinement, it breaks forth and invades the House-top:
and keeps within its due place and bounds, so none is more pernicious and destructive, when once refusing confinement, it breaks forth and invades the Housetop:
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For the same reason 'tis sometimes compar'd to the natural heat of the Body, which in its due temper and moderation, is the spring both of Life and Health,
For the same reason it's sometime compared to the natural heat of the Body, which in its due temper and moderation, is the spring both of Life and Health,
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Which God grant for the sake of Jesus Christ, to whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be all Honor, Might, Majesty and Dominion, both now and for evermore. FINIS.
Which God grant for the sake of jesus christ, to whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be all Honour, Might, Majesty and Dominion, both now and for evermore. FINIS.
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