his mighty Works making a change in the course of Nature, and his surprising Discourses tending to as great an alteration in the Doctrines they had received from their Fathers and Rabbies. Neither of them could be oppos'd;
his mighty Works making a change in the course of Nature, and his surprising Discourses tending to as great an alteration in the Doctrines they had received from their Father's and Rabbies. Neither of them could be opposed;
The People were astonished at his Doctrine, he spake it with that supernatural Authority. Never man spake like this Man, was the Return, the Officers sent to apprehend him, make, in this Chapter, to their Masters the High-Priest and Pharisees.
The People were astonished At his Doctrine, he spoke it with that supernatural authority. Never man spoke like this Man, was the Return, the Officers sent to apprehend him, make, in this Chapter, to their Masters the High-Priest and Pharisees.
And that the rest believed not on him, who had done among them such works as no man had done, was judg'd by our Lord, in this Gospel, to be the great Aggravation of their Sin. For his Works were evident unexceptionable Testimonies of his Mission,
And that the rest believed not on him, who had done among them such works as no man had done, was judged by our Lord, in this Gospel, to be the great Aggravation of their Sin. For his Works were evident unexceptionable Testimonies of his Mission,
Whether they would depart from him also? And when afterwards he came up to Jerusalem, there was great murmuring concerning him. Some say, he is a good man;
Whither they would depart from him also? And when afterwards he Come up to Jerusalem, there was great murmuring Concerning him. some say, he is a good man;
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as retorts all the blame of those Doubts upon the Ʋnbelievers themselves: giving them a plain account of this their Ignorance, which thus perplexes them.
as retorts all the blame of those Doubts upon the Ʋnbelievers themselves: giving them a plain account of this their Ignorance, which thus perplexes them.
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to which it is our Honour, our Perfection and our Happiness to conform, and no less our Duty and our Interest: we that have been created by the Power of his Almighty Will, ever since sustained by its gracious Providence, still dependant,
to which it is our Honour, our Perfection and our Happiness to conform, and no less our Duty and our Interest: we that have been created by the Power of his Almighty Will, ever since sustained by its gracious Providence, still dependant,
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and though he reflects upon his Auditors Unwillingness to do, yet their Eagerness to know must we not suppose him to admit? For very great Multitudes follow'd into Deserts to hear him:
and though he reflects upon his Auditors Unwillingness to do, yet their Eagerness to know must we not suppose him to admit? For very great Multitudes followed into Deserts to hear him:
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For Curiosity and Inquisitiveness is satisfied often with something short of Knowledge. It is enough sometimes to have went to the Place, whither others throng;
For Curiosity and Inquisitiveness is satisfied often with something short of Knowledge. It is enough sometime to have went to the Place, whither Others throng;
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But as a Prejudice, it is a Point already judg'd and settled, hardly to be brought into question before the same Judge, much less to be revers'd by him.
But as a Prejudice, it is a Point already judged and settled, hardly to be brought into question before the same Judge, much less to be reversed by him.
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And for such Reasons only, it might have been hard for an innocent Pharisee, to find the Ceremonies and Observations of his Sect disparag'd and discharg'd;
And for such Reasons only, it might have been hard for an innocent Pharisee, to find the Ceremonies and Observations of his Sect disparaged and discharged;
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He might be willing to do the Divine Will, as he now apprehended it to be, conformable to his Education and Practice: willing to do the Will of God, but as willing, at the same time, to do the will of Moses and the Elders.
He might be willing to do the Divine Will, as he now apprehended it to be, conformable to his Education and Practice: willing to do the Will of God, but as willing, At the same time, to do the will of Moses and the Elders.
and whose high satisfaction it is to fit in Moses his Seat, and to be called Rabbi: he is then so much addicted to them, not only by Praepossession of Mind,
and whose high satisfaction it is to fit in Moses his Seat, and to be called Rabbi: he is then so much addicted to them, not only by Prepossession of Mind,
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but that of no effect, censur'd and condemn'd by this Law-giver. For he is not so willing to do God's Will, as to preserve his own Place and Reputation;
but that of no Effect, censured and condemned by this Lawgiver. For he is not so willing to do God's Will, as to preserve his own Place and Reputation;
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as the greatest Malefactor of the Three; as guilty of Treason against Caesar, and of Blasphemy against God, because guilty of Opposition to their Corruptions.
as the greatest Malefactor of the Three; as guilty of Treason against Caesar, and of Blasphemy against God, Because guilty of Opposition to their Corruptions.
For he that has no mind to be deny'd any sinful Pleasure he indulges, or any ungodly Advantage he values, will be very averse from hearing, that such an Abstinence is the Will of God; will either cavil at the Message,
For he that has no mind to be denied any sinful Pleasure he indulges, or any ungodly Advantage he value's, will be very averse from hearing, that such an Abstinence is the Will of God; will either cavil At the Message,
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Nay so far, we know, Men otherwise of good Ʋnderstandings, may be brought by Adherence to their Lusts, as to deny the natural Notions of common Justice,
Nay so Far, we know, Men otherwise of good Ʋnderstandings, may be brought by Adherence to their Lustiest, as to deny the natural Notions of Common justice,
had they first stripped themselves of their Prejudices, and their Lusts; they would quickly have forsaken all the rest of the World, and followed him.
had they First stripped themselves of their Prejudices, and their Lustiest; they would quickly have forsaken all the rest of the World, and followed him.
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that Knowledge is of two kinds, the one simple, and speculative; where the Ʋnderstanding conceives and assents by it self, our Will and Affections standing by, and taking no part:
that Knowledge is of two Kinds, the one simple, and speculative; where the Ʋnderstanding conceives and assents by it self, our Will and Affections standing by, and taking no part:
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In Mathematical Sciences, the way of performing a Problem, however demonstratively assigned, remains further to be verified by the Operation; and in considerations of Nature, the Will of God wrought by his own hands, the best method of Knowledge is that which is Experimental, and Works too;
In Mathematical Sciences, the Way of performing a Problem, however demonstratively assigned, remains further to be verified by the Operation; and in considerations of Nature, the Will of God wrought by his own hands, the best method of Knowledge is that which is Experimental, and Works too;
And if this be true in the Speculation of what God himself has been pleased to make, much more will it be in the Knowledge of that, which we, by his Command, are to Doe.
And if this be true in the Speculation of what God himself has been pleased to make, much more will it be in the Knowledge of that, which we, by his Command, Are to Do.
the knowledge of such things as are to be done, which arises from our mental Conceptions, being but as the rough Draught or first Lines of a Picture; and that when it is consummated by experience,
the knowledge of such things as Are to be done, which arises from our mental Conceptions, being but as the rough Draught or First Lines of a Picture; and that when it is consummated by experience,
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and holds as true in Ethical Knowledge, and the Business of Religion. For as the Natural Philosopher forbad the uninstructed in Geometry to enter his School;
and holds as true in Ethical Knowledge, and the Business of Religion. For as the Natural Philosopher forbade the uninstructed in Geometry to enter his School;
but because, till they had begun to practise it, they could not rightly understand it, not being yet, by reason of Ʋse, exercis'd to discern such Good and Evil. Temperance,
but Because, till they had begun to practise it, they could not rightly understand it, not being yet, by reason of Ʋse, exercised to discern such Good and Evil. Temperance,
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The Meaning of the Lord 's Prayer, is more sensibly understood by one that prays it over to God, earnestly and concernedly, with Dependance on the Divine Greatness and Goodness, in reference to the daily Occurrences of his Life;
The Meaning of the Lord is Prayer, is more sensibly understood by one that prays it over to God, earnestly and concernedly, with Dependence on the Divine Greatness and goodness, in Referente to the daily Occurrences of his Life;
And he that thus daily addresses to his Father which is in Heaven, with a dutiful Resignation, and filial Trust, has more of satisfactory Assurance and inward Peace,
And he that thus daily Addresses to his Father which is in Heaven, with a dutiful Resignation, and filial Trust, has more of satisfactory Assurance and inward Peace,
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And thus, taking the Ʋnderstanding by it self, and unaffected with our Will, the Will of God is better known by being done. If done by others, it is more conspicuous to us on their Lives,
And thus, taking the Ʋnderstanding by it self, and unaffected with our Will, the Will of God is better known by being done. If done by Others, it is more conspicuous to us on their Lives,
For though in Matters of Knowledge the Will has no direct proper Concurrence, nor is the Consent of it strictly necessary to the Assent of the Understanding;
For though in Matters of Knowledge the Will has no Direct proper Concurrence, nor is the Consent of it strictly necessary to the Assent of the Understanding;
yet it has such a tacit but effectual Influence, such a domestick conjugal Authority, that the Understanding is seldom firmly or long on that side, to which the other Faculty is not inclined:
yet it has such a tacit but effectual Influence, such a domestic conjugal authority, that the Understanding is seldom firmly or long on that side, to which the other Faculty is not inclined:
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1. The Practice of the Duty takes off from the strangeness of it, and removes all the imaginary Difficulty we fansied to be in the Work, before we set upon it.
1. The Practice of the Duty Takes off from the strangeness of it, and removes all the imaginary Difficulty we fancied to be in the Work, before we Set upon it.
whereas if we came a little nearer, and experienc'd it our selves, we should then begin to wonder at the unjust Surmises we were brought to entertain before;
whereas if we Come a little nearer, and experienced it our selves, we should then begin to wonder At the unjust Surmises we were brought to entertain before;
For to give the Case of all Christian Duties in the Instance of one, the Holy Communion; how many are they who are well enough inform'd, that it is a necessary part of Divine Worship; a Sacrament to which we are as much obliged,
For to give the Case of all Christian Duties in the Instance of one, the Holy Communion; how many Are they who Are well enough informed, that it is a necessary part of Divine Worship; a Sacrament to which we Are as much obliged,
2. For to confess the Truth; we are not only as Strangers to the Will of God, but there is something within us, which is an Enemy to it, and wars against it:
2. For to confess the Truth; we Are not only as Strangers to the Will of God, but there is something within us, which is an Enemy to it, and wars against it:
The Evidence of the Truth may have brought us to some Knowledge, and our Carnal Affections were forc'd at present to suffer the Conviction of the Mind: And had the well-inform'd Soul been active and diligent, setting the Will on work,
The Evidence of the Truth may have brought us to Some Knowledge, and our Carnal Affections were forced At present to suffer the Conviction of the Mind: And had the well-informed Soul been active and diligent, setting the Will on work,
and employing it upon its acknowledged Duty, subduing and suppressing the contrary Inclinations; it might then have gained an intire Consent, and established for ever its just Dominion. But if, on the other side, it be idle,
and employing it upon its acknowledged Duty, subduing and suppressing the contrary Inclinations; it might then have gained an entire Consent, and established for ever its just Dominion. But if, on the other side, it be idle,
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undermine, and at last ruine, the Knowledge that had been rais'd: It will again captivate the Ʋnderstanding, and, like a barbarous Conquerour, put out its Eyes.
undermine, and At last ruin, the Knowledge that had been raised: It will again captivate the Ʋnderstanding, and, like a barbarous Conqueror, put out its Eyes.
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and upon the Mortification of the Old Man, the New Man grows up, and improves: the Consent of the Sanctified Will, being at last utterly and absolutely given to the Assent of the Ʋnderstanding; and we not only allowing the Doctrine of God, to be true and reasonable in the speculation,
and upon the Mortification of the Old Man, the New Man grows up, and improves: the Consent of the Sanctified Will, being At last utterly and absolutely given to the Assent of the Ʋnderstanding; and we not only allowing the Doctrine of God, to be true and reasonable in the speculation,
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proceeding so to the Knowledge of one farther Truth, deliver'd us by our Saviour, and experimentally discovering, that His Yoke is easie, and Burthen light;
proceeding so to the Knowledge of one farther Truth, Delivered us by our Saviour, and experimentally discovering, that His Yoke is easy, and Burden Light;
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but perceive and know what their Eyes have seen, and their Hands have handled, and their Souls have enjoyed, of the Word of Life. Then from the Heart, continuing its first Motion,
but perceive and know what their Eyes have seen, and their Hands have handled, and their Souls have enjoyed, of the Word of Life. Then from the Heart, Continuing its First Motion,
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In this manner, the Knowledge of God's Will is to be improv'd by us; It comes by Hearing, and may be imagined by Meditation; but it really increases, strengthens,
In this manner, the Knowledge of God's Will is to be improved by us; It comes by Hearing, and may be imagined by Meditation; but it really increases, strengthens,
It is not therefore to be wonder'd, That such as doe not those things which are convenient, become of Reprobate Minds: and that they lose the Knowledge of God, who like not to retain it.
It is not Therefore to be wondered, That such as do not those things which Are convenient, become of Reprobate Minds: and that they loose the Knowledge of God, who like not to retain it.
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but the Repetition of all moral Discourses should be by Practice, and they transcribed into our Conversation. They edifie not, they say, by this Man's Sermon:
but the Repetition of all moral Discourses should be by Practice, and they transcribed into our Conversation. They edify not, they say, by this Man's Sermon:
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Much less should we expect a Superstructure, if, as in the Confusion of a Babel, their Actions agreed not with the Speech; and what was endeavoured to be raised at the Ear, they, with the foolish Woman, were still pulling down with their hands.
Much less should we expect a Superstructure, if, as in the Confusion of a Babel, their Actions agreed not with the Speech; and what was endeavoured to be raised At the Ear, they, with the foolish Woman, were still pulling down with their hands.
But this is to be the Consolation of the illiterate, if honest-hearted, Christian; that although there be those that appear more knowing, are skill'd in the Notions and History of God's Will, can give an account of all the Disputes of Christianity, and can determine them;
But this is to be the Consolation of the illiterate, if honest-hearted, Christian; that although there be those that appear more knowing, Are skilled in the Notions and History of God's Will, can give an account of all the Disputes of Christianity, and can determine them;
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yet that all this is but smattering and learned Ignorance, without any true Sense, and sound Judgment; that those only are in the right Method of Divine Knowledge, who are obeying God, and observing his Will; they are the Profound and the Illuminate; and know the Doctrine as it ought to be known: their Light now shines before men; and they shall shine as Stars for ever and ever.
yet that all this is but smattering and learned Ignorance, without any true Sense, and found Judgement; that those only Are in the right Method of Divine Knowledge, who Are obeying God, and observing his Will; they Are the Profound and the Illuminate; and know the Doctrine as it ought to be known: their Light now shines before men; and they shall shine as Stars for ever and ever.
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And may I further observe, that the Reflection of our Saviour, which gives an account of that contradiction which opposes his Doctrine, gives too a reason of all the Differences and Debates that have been raised in it.
And may I further observe, that the Reflection of our Saviour, which gives an account of that contradiction which opposes his Doctrine, gives too a reason of all the Differences and Debates that have been raised in it.
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For these would infallibly be much less, if not quite cease, were those, who eagerly dispute his Will, as zealous and earnest to perform it: were not Men more warmly concerned for the Honour and Interest of their Party, or themselves; than they are really desirous to understand the Mind of Christ. For if any one truly gives himself up to do his Will; he will not be apt to enter into needless Contests, about what is not practical; nor strive most to know, what is not to be done: And then when he comes to the Question,
For these would infallibly be much less, if not quite cease, were those, who eagerly dispute his Will, as zealous and earnest to perform it: were not Men more warmly concerned for the Honour and Interest of their Party, or themselves; than they Are really desirous to understand the Mind of christ. For if any one truly gives himself up to do his Will; he will not be apt to enter into needless Contests, about what is not practical; nor strive most to know, what is not to be done: And then when he comes to the Question,
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so much of his Lord's Will he will at first observe, as to be modest, and meek, and tractable; not suffer his Passions and Animosities to join in the Enquiry: he will not bring so much as a Wish on one part, much less shall any humane Pre-ingagements decide the Controversie. And if so, one cannot but think, (and sure we are not in this partial our selves) that the Papal Infallibility, for Example,
so much of his Lord's Will he will At First observe, as to be modest, and meek, and tractable; not suffer his Passion and Animosities to join in the Enquiry: he will not bring so much as a Wish on one part, much less shall any humane Preengagements decide the Controversy. And if so, one cannot but think, (and sure we Are not in this partial our selves) that the Papal Infallibility, for Exampl,
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and their Transubstantiation would be no longer defended, nor their gross Falshoods be set up for Catholick Truths: Neither, on the other side, would ancient Laudable Practices be any longer Idolatrous and Antichristian. Were we not carnal, and walked we not as Men, favouring our selves, and doing our own Will;
and their Transubstantiation would be no longer defended, nor their gross Falsehoods be Set up for Catholic Truths: Neither, on the other side, would ancient Laudable Practices be any longer Idolatrous and Antichristian. Were we not carnal, and walked we not as Men, favouring our selves, and doing our own Will;
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as, in lesser Matters, is inforc'd by an Oath; that we should judge without Favour and Affection, Hatred and Malice; that those at least who take upon themselves to judge of his Law, should judge righteous Judgment. For what is fit to be said after any Accident that befals us by the Providence of God, is as proper to be premis'd before a Dispute concerning his Revelation: Thy will be done, O Father, which art in Heaven.
as, in lesser Matters, is enforced by an Oath; that we should judge without Favour and Affection, Hatred and Malice; that those At lest who take upon themselves to judge of his Law, should judge righteous Judgement. For what is fit to be said After any Accident that befalls us by the Providence of God, is as proper to be premised before a Dispute Concerning his Revelation: Thy will be done, Oh Father, which art in Heaven.
and no less happy would it be for Religion, if only the truly religious, and the sincere Christian, were to determine the Points in Difference. This Advantage would undoubtedly result, that the Disputers would not be very many; as well as that the Disputes would be no more than necessary; fairly debated, and soon composed.
and no less happy would it be for Religion, if only the truly religious, and the sincere Christian, were to determine the Points in Difference. This Advantage would undoubtedly result, that the Disputers would not be very many; as well as that the Disputes would be no more than necessary; fairly debated, and soon composed.
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Whereas now all Religious Controversies are managed like Wars for Religion; rais'd, and fought not always by the most Religious Men. The Question is concerning some Point of Faith or Manners; and should be argued by Godly Spirits: But the World and the Flesh, they come in and intermeddle;
Whereas now all Religious Controversies Are managed like Wars for Religion; raised, and fought not always by the most Religious Men. The Question is Concerning Some Point of Faith or Manners; and should be argued by Godly Spirits: But the World and the Flesh, they come in and intermeddle;
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and they are as Auxiliaries on either side, whose Interest it is the Cause should never be decided. For were not Christianity divided, what Enemy would it have but those its sworn Enemies, against whom it had declar'd in Baptism? And against these it would then join its Ʋnited Force in a Holy League, and never cease until they were intirely subdued.
and they Are as Auxiliaries on either side, whose Interest it is the Cause should never be decided. For were not Christianity divided, what Enemy would it have but those its sworn Enemies, against whom it had declared in Baptism? And against these it would then join its Ʋnited Force in a Holy League, and never cease until they were entirely subdued.
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In these many Differences of thinking, concerning our Saviour 's Person, and Pleasure, we piously hope, that he will mercifully consider the Infirmities and Errors of Men,
In these many Differences of thinking, Concerning our Saviour is Person, and Pleasure, we piously hope, that he will mercifully Consider the Infirmities and Errors of Men,
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But lest we betray our selves and others into a further Mistake, we shall do well to take along with us this his Observation; and remember that generally all our Ignorance is wilful,
But lest we betray our selves and Others into a further Mistake, we shall do well to take along with us this his Observation; and Remember that generally all our Ignorance is wilful,
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for want of Will to do God's Will. And when Ignorance shall come to be pleaded, in the day when He shall judge the secrets of mens hearts, it may then amount to no better an Excuse,
for want of Will to do God's Will. And when Ignorance shall come to be pleaded, in the day when He shall judge the secrets of men's hearts, it may then amount to no better an Excuse,
Ever since the first ungrateful Attempt to Know his Will, by Transgressing it; a Readiness to obey, has been made the Preparative to that Knowledge; and Obedience, the Preservative:
Ever since the First ungrateful Attempt to Know his Will, by Transgressing it; a Readiness to obey, has been made the Preparative to that Knowledge; and obedience, the Preservative:
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and God having done it that Honour, as that the Ʋnworthy should of themselves be render'd Ʋnqualified and Ʋncapable, justly praecondemn'd to this Darkness now, to whom is reserved the blackness of Darkness for ever.
and God having done it that Honour, as that the Ʋnworthy should of themselves be rendered Ʋnqualified and Ʋncapable, justly praecondemned to this Darkness now, to whom is reserved the blackness of Darkness for ever.
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and will besides be wonderfully bless'd and augmented by the Special Favour of our Lord: who is gone indeed into a far Country, but so, as still to oversee, assist,
and will beside be wonderfully blessed and augmented by the Special Favour of our Lord: who is gone indeed into a Far Country, but so, as still to oversee, assist,
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