The blessed advantages of peace and peace-makers In a sermon preach'd at the Savoy in London upon the fifth of St. Matthew; Ver. IX. Blessed are the peace-makers, for they shall be called the children of God. By Anthony Horneck, D.D. late preacher at the Savoy.
AS in this divine Sermon of our Saviour, Men and Women are pronounced blessed and happy, with respect to things which the dull sensual World spies no felicity in;
AS in this divine Sermon of our Saviour, Men and Women Are pronounced blessed and happy, with respect to things which the dull sensual World spies no felicity in;
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and the Bells ring at his entrance into a conquer'd Town, all sing his Praises, Flowers of Rhetorick and Applause are strow'd in his way, publick Intelligences are fill'd with his Commendations;
and the Bells' ring At his Entrance into a conquered Town, all sing his Praises, Flowers of Rhetoric and Applause Are strowed in his Way, public Intelligences Are filled with his Commendations;
and to cause Disorders and Disturbances among Men, instead of commending Men, who are skilfull in making War, set a peculiar mark of favour on those who are skilfull in making Peace in the words I have read to you, Blessed are the Peace-makers for they shall be called the Children of God. Blessed are the Peace-makers;
and to cause Disorders and Disturbances among Men, instead of commending Men, who Are skilful in making War, Set a peculiar mark of favour on those who Are skilful in making Peace in the words I have read to you, Blessed Are the Peacemakers for they shall be called the Children of God. Blessed Are the Peacemakers;
what? All Peace-makers? Then Turks, and Infidels, Heathens, and Pagans, and the most licentious of Christian Princes do all come into the number of the blessed,
what? All Peacemakers? Then Turks, and Infidels, heathens, and Pagans, and the most licentious of Christian Princes do all come into the number of the blessed,
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II. I shall examine the reasons of the supposition, or the thing supposed and implied here, that those who have an aversion from this Peace-making, cannot be blessed. III.
II I shall examine the Reasons of the supposition, or the thing supposed and implied Here, that those who have an aversion from this Peacemaking, cannot be blessed. III.
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The word in the Original is NONLATINALPHABET, which as Interpreters observe in Greek Authors signifies and denotes strictly those who make or procure Peace among Persons who disagree,
The word in the Original is, which as Interpreters observe in Greek Authors signifies and denotes strictly those who make or procure Peace among Persons who disagree,
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an Enemy of the Cross of Christ, for the Law of the Cross is directly opposite to the Principles and Dictates of sinfull Flesh, Phil. III. 18. and this Enmity still grows greater and greater,
an Enemy of the Cross of christ, for the Law of the Cross is directly opposite to the Principles and Dictates of sinful Flesh, Philip III. 18. and this Enmity still grows greater and greater,
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So that to be happy, a Man must be at Peace with God, which is a Maxim so natural, that Heathens do not think themselves safe without appeasing their angry Deities,
So that to be happy, a Man must be At Peace with God, which is a Maxim so natural, that heathens do not think themselves safe without appeasing their angry Deities,
for your iniquities have separated betwixt you and your God, and your sins have hid his Face from you, saith God, Isa. LIX. 2. To be at Peace with God, a man must be at war with his sinfull Inclinations.
for your iniquities have separated betwixt you and your God, and your Sins have hid his Face from you, Says God, Isaiah LIX. 2. To be At Peace with God, a man must be At war with his sinful Inclinations.
To live in Peace with these, is to fall out with God, and the longer we maintain Friendship and Familiarity with these, the greater becomes the distance betwixt God and our Souls, the breach is still made wider, till we sin away at last all hopes of Reconciliation;
To live in Peace with these, is to fallen out with God, and the longer we maintain Friendship and Familiarity with these, the greater becomes the distance betwixt God and our Souls, the breach is still made wider, till we sin away At last all hope's of Reconciliation;
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and Gladness, and Serenity flows naturally into her Bosom, and that is the Peace of Conscience St. Paul speaks of, Rom. XIV. 17. And indeed there are no persons more likely to be successfull in making Peace among Men,
and Gladness, and Serenity flows naturally into her Bosom, and that is the Peace of Conscience Saint Paul speaks of, Rom. XIV. 17. And indeed there Are no Persons more likely to be successful in making Peace among Men,
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in a word, to preserve it, and according to the old saying, Non minor est vertus, &c. It is as great a Vertue to preserve the good thing which we have purchas'd, as to purchase it;
in a word, to preserve it, and according to the old saying, Non minor est vertus, etc. It is as great a Virtue to preserve the good thing which we have purchased, as to purchase it;
and while we behave our selves inoffensively, unblameably, and keep a Conscience void of offence toward God and Man, we take the readiest way to live peaceably.
and while we behave our selves inoffensively, unblamably, and keep a Conscience void of offence towards God and Man, we take the Readiest Way to live peaceably.
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3. And here comes in the stricter signification of the word, such as from a sense of Christian Love and Charity endeavour to reconcile disagreeing Persons,
3. And Here comes in the Stricter signification of the word, such as from a sense of Christian Love and Charity endeavour to reconcile disagreeing Persons,
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but every man also on the things of his Neighbours, as all Christians are, Phil. II. 4. The common laws of humane societies, require this Peace-making, much more the Laws of Christianity;
but every man also on the things of his Neighbours, as all Christians Are, Philip II 4. The Common laws of humane societies, require this Peacemaking, much more the Laws of Christianity;
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and since we are bound to love our Neighbours as our selves, how is it possible to obey that Law, without endeavouring to soder and join the clashing and dis-jointed Members of Christ's mystical body;
and since we Are bound to love our Neighbours as our selves, how is it possible to obey that Law, without endeavouring to solder and join the clashing and disjointed Members of Christ's mystical body;
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and then it must be our Duty to see the Beauty, Order and Harmony of that brotherly society preserved, which is impossible to be done, without actual and personal endeavours of reconciling those who are at difference,
and then it must be our Duty to see the Beauty, Order and Harmony of that brotherly society preserved, which is impossible to be done, without actual and personal endeavours of reconciling those who Are At difference,
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and this argument Moses made use of, when he saw two Israelites striving together, and would have set at one, Why do you wrong one to another, seeing ye are Brethren? Act. VII. 26. 4. Such as endeavour to make others like themselves, and do instill this Christian Principle of reconciling Persons, that quarrel and live in Enmity, into others.
and this argument Moses made use of, when he saw two Israelites striving together, and would have Set At one, Why do you wrong one to Another, seeing you Are Brothers? Act. VII. 26. 4. Such as endeavour to make Others like themselves, and do instill this Christian Principle of reconciling Persons, that quarrel and live in Enmity, into Others.
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It's natural for men to endeavour to make others of the same Temper and Principles with ourselves, which is the reason that men of all Persuasions do what they can to make Proselytes.
It's natural for men to endeavour to make Others of the same Temper and Principles with ourselves, which is the reason that men of all Persuasions do what they can to make Proselytes.
A truly good man cannot forbear saying with St. Paul, I wish that all men were even as my self, 1 Cor. VII. 7. I mean with respect to the good things the Grace of God hath infused into him:
A truly good man cannot forbear saying with Saint Paul, I wish that all men were even as my self, 1 Cor. VII. 7. I mean with respect to the good things the Grace of God hath infused into him:
making Peace with God, and our Consciences, living peaceably, and from a sense of Christian Love and Charity, endeavouring to reconcile disagreeing Neighbours,
making Peace with God, and our Consciences, living peaceably, and from a sense of Christian Love and Charity, endeavouring to reconcile disagreeing Neighbours,
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II. Enquire into the reasons of the supposition, or that which is implied here, that those who have an aversion from this Peace-making, cannot be blessed or happy. The reasons are,
II Inquire into the Reasons of the supposition, or that which is implied Here, that those who have an aversion from this Peacemaking, cannot be blessed or happy. The Reasons Are,
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so far from it, that the Apostle reckons it among the Plagues of the last days, 1 Tim. III. 1, 2. This know also, that in the last days perillous times shall come,
so Far from it, that the Apostle reckons it among the Plagues of the last days, 1 Tim. III. 1, 2. This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come,
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It's true, to love our selves is a natural principle, but to love our selves so as not to be concerned for the good of others, is a sinfull self-love, which renders us contemptible to God, and despicable to rational men.
It's true, to love our selves is a natural principle, but to love our selves so as not to be concerned for the good of Others, is a sinful Self-love, which renders us contemptible to God, and despicable to rational men.
and threatens to lay their Consciences wast, and doth not offer his helping hand to quench it, hath a Soul base and low, a poor pitifull Spirit, guilty enough to suffer in Hell,
and threatens to lay their Consciences wast, and does not offer his helping hand to quench it, hath a Soul base and low, a poor pitiful Spirit, guilty enough to suffer in Hell,
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and makes the Mountains tremble, and who hath a Prison to tame men in, a Prison from whence there is no coming out till they have paid the uttermost Farthing.
and makes the Mountains tremble, and who hath a Prison to tame men in, a Prison from whence there is no coming out till they have paid the uttermost Farthing.
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To be at Peace with this Almighty and Sovereign Being, must needs be a mighty satisfaction to the Soul that knows what God is, and looks beyond this world:
To be At Peace with this Almighty and Sovereign Being, must needs be a mighty satisfaction to the Soul that knows what God is, and looks beyond this world:
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His lusts war within his members, as St. James speaks, Jam. IV. 1. His Soul is like the troubled Sea, when it cannot rest, Isa. LVII. 20. He is no kin to God,
His Lustiest war within his members, as Saint James speaks, Jam. IV. 1. His Soul is like the troubled Sea, when it cannot rest, Isaiah LVII. 20. He is no kin to God,
for they seek Peace and ensue it, 1 Pet. III. 11. If he be related to any thing, it is to the Prince of Darkness, who delights in wrath and envy, Rev. XII. 17. 4. Such men are no Children of God, and therefore cannot be blessed;
for they seek Peace and ensue it, 1 Pet. III. 11. If he be related to any thing, it is to the Prince of Darkness, who delights in wrath and envy, Rev. XII. 17. 4. Such men Are no Children of God, and Therefore cannot be blessed;
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So that true Blessedness lies altogether in the opposite temper, viz. the Peace-makers, and of these it is that it's said, They shall be called the Children of God;
So that true Blessedness lies altogether in the opposite temper, viz. the Peacemakers, and of these it is that it's said, They shall be called the Children of God;
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he shall be so, God with us, God and Man. And after this stile, you are to understand the Phrase of the Text, They shall be called the Children of God, i. e.
he shall be so, God with us, God and Man. And After this style, you Are to understand the Phrase of the Text, They shall be called the Children of God, i. e.
Children of God! Why? What great blessedness is there in this title, beyond what other men enjoy? Are not Princes and great Men, who are commonly none of the best, called the Children of God, Psal. LXXXII. 6. and is not God the Father of all mankind? It is very true,
Children of God! Why? What great blessedness is there in this title, beyond what other men enjoy? are not Princes and great Men, who Are commonly none of the best, called the Children of God, Psalm LXXXII. 6. and is not God the Father of all mankind? It is very true,
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To be a Child of God by Regeneration, to be born again, to be born of God, to be begotten again through a lively hope, by the Word and Spirit, this is it that makes the title truly comfortable,
To be a Child of God by Regeneration, to be born again, to be born of God, to be begotten again through a lively hope, by the Word and Spirit, this is it that makes the title truly comfortable,
Besides the Preservation, Protection, Provision for their bodies, and common Deliverances from dangers, they participate of with the greater number, their Souls are visited by very magnificent Guests;
Beside the Preservation, Protection, Provision for their bodies, and Common Deliverances from dangers, they participate of with the greater number, their Souls Are visited by very magnificent Guests;
and gently leads those that are with young, Isa. XL. 11. They are made partakers of the divine nature, love what God loves, hate what he hates, desire what he desires,
and gently leads those that Are with young, Isaiah XL. 11. They Are made partakers of the divine nature, love what God loves, hate what he hates, desire what he Desires,
The Atheism, Prosaneness and Hypocrisie, the dull Formality we are sunk into under the greatest encouragements, together with other crying Sins, which are among us, are enough to make a rational man wonder, that the Viols of the wrath of God are not yet poured out upon us,
The Atheism, Profaneness and Hypocrisy, the dull Formality we Are sunk into under the greatest encouragements, together with other crying Sins, which Are among us, Are enough to make a rational man wonder, that the Viols of the wrath of God Are not yet poured out upon us,
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and if so, the blessedness of such must infinitely exceed the happiness of those, who are called Children of God, upon the account either of their Creation, or Power and Authority.
and if so, the blessedness of such must infinitely exceed the happiness of those, who Are called Children of God, upon the account either of their Creation, or Power and authority.
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It's God that makes Peace within thy Borders, saith David, Psal. CXLVII. 14. He speaks Peace to his people, Ps. LXXXV. 8. He creates Peace, Isa. LVII. 19. And calls to Peace, 1 Cor. VII. 15. And is the Author of Peace, 1 Cor. XIV. 33. And is the Lord of Peace, 2 Thess. III. 16. The peaceable,
It's God that makes Peace within thy Borders, Says David, Psalm CXLVII. 14. He speaks Peace to his people, Ps. LXXXV. 8. He creates Peace, Isaiah LVII. 19. And calls to Peace, 1 Cor. VII. 15. And is the Author of Peace, 1 Cor. XIV. 33. And is the Lord of Peace, 2 Thess III. 16. The peaceable,
or weaken the Character, or Title given him, which is Prince of Peace; for in so saying, he only describes the natural Events and Consequences of his Gospel.
or weaken the Character, or Title given him, which is Prince of Peace; for in so saying, he only describes the natural Events and Consequences of his Gospel.
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1. When a Man is truly converted to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, there is immediately infused into him a mighty hatred and indignation against sin,
1. When a Man is truly converted to the Gospel of our Lord jesus christ, there is immediately infused into him a mighty hatred and Indignation against since,
Hence arise quarrels and dissensions, which are not the natural Effects of the Gospel, but of Men's vitious humours, which hate to be controll'd by the Gospel;
Hence arise quarrels and dissensions, which Are not the natural Effects of the Gospel, but of Men's vicious humours, which hate to be controlled by the Gospel;
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and hither must be referr'd the Persecutions that befell the Primitive Believers, when they would not offer incense to the Heathen Gods, whereupon they were imprison'd, harrass'd, persecuted with Fire and Sword.
and hither must be referred the Persecutions that befell the Primitive Believers, when they would not offer incense to the Heathen God's, whereupon they were imprisoned, Harassed, persecuted with Fire and Sword.
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2. This Christ speaks with relation to those Carnal and Hypocritical Professours of his Religion, who in After-ages pusht on by Pride and by the Devil under a pretence of Zeal for his Honour and Glory, would kill, butcher, burn, massacre thousands of their Brethren, who retain'd the Substantials of Christianity, only differ'd from them in things which Carnality,
2. This christ speaks with Relation to those Carnal and Hypocritical Professors of his Religion, who in Afterages pushed on by Pride and by the devil under a pretence of Zeal for his Honour and Glory, would kill, butcher, burn, massacre thousands of their Brothers, who retained the Substantials of Christianity, only differed from them in things which Carnality,
Crowns made of Beams of Eternal Light; Crowns which not only adorn their Heads, but fill their Faces with incomparable Beauty; Crowns such as Angels wear;
Crowns made of Beams of Eternal Light; Crowns which not only adorn their Heads, but fill their Faces with incomparable Beauty; Crowns such as Angels wear;
or warrantable cause, disorder or disturb that Peace, cannot be true Disciples of Christ, because they have an Aversion from that peaceable, peace-keeping,
or warrantable cause, disorder or disturb that Peace, cannot be true Disciples of christ, Because they have an Aversion from that peaceable, peace-keeping,
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I shall not here reflect on secular Estates and Princes, who either begin or maintain an unjust War, either to enrich themselves by the Spoils of their Neighbours,
I shall not Here reflect on secular Estates and Princes, who either begin or maintain an unjust War, either to enrich themselves by the Spoils of their Neighbours,
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for the very Light of Nature confutes these Practices, and he that is but a Novice in Religion, may see nothing is more contrary to the Design of the Gospel.
for the very Light of Nature confutes these Practices, and he that is but a Novice in Religion, may see nothing is more contrary to the Design of the Gospel.
However, I cannot but spend some considerations on the sad Divisions and Quarrels that are among those who call themselves Christians upon the account of Religion.
However, I cannot but spend Some considerations on the sad Divisions and Quarrels that Are among those who call themselves Christians upon the account of Religion.
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and though these Prophecies may moreover be said to be exactly fulfilled, partly with respect to the Design and Tendency of the Christian Religion, the design and intent of Christ's Laws being to make Men peaceable,
and though these Prophecies may moreover be said to be exactly fulfilled, partly with respect to the Design and Tendency of the Christian Religion, the Design and intent of Christ's Laws being to make Men peaceable,
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and professing the same Doctrine, Ceremonies and Worship, whether they be in Europe, or Africa, or Asia, or America; and there is no particular Church, that's constituted by any publick Authority,
and professing the same Doctrine, Ceremonies and Worship, whither they be in Europe, or Africa, or Asia, or America; and there is no particular Church, that's constituted by any public authority,
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else you know, Thieves, and Robbers, and High-way-men, and Pyrates, and Buccaneers, because they agree among themselves, might lay claim to this Title,
Else you know, Thieves, and Robbers, and Highwaymen, and Pirates, and Buccaneers, Because they agree among themselves, might lay claim to this Title,
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for all the World knows the mighty differences that are within her own Bosom, of the Scotists and Thomists, of the Franciscans and Dominicans, of the Jansenists and Jesuits, who stick not to call one another Hereticks;
for all the World knows the mighty differences that Are within her own Bosom, of the Scotists and Thomists, of the Franciscans and Dominicans, of the Jansenists and Jesuits, who stick not to call one Another Heretics;
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and were it not for fear of Fire, and Prisons, and the Inquisition, some of these would break out into open War against their Adversaries and Competitors. Nay,
and were it not for Fear of Fire, and Prisons, and the Inquisition, Some of these would break out into open War against their Adversaries and Competitors. Nay,
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4. There is no Christian Church that hath been more guilty of breaking the Peace of Christendom, than the Church of Rome; and because several Churches would not satisfie or gratifie her Ambition, would not put their Necks under her Yoke,
4. There is no Christian Church that hath been more guilty of breaking the Peace of Christendom, than the Church of Room; and Because several Churches would not satisfy or gratify her Ambition, would not put their Necks under her Yoke,
and Reliques, &c. contrary to the Design of the Gospel. 4. Because, though she hath been often entreated, admonished, and exhorted to reform these Abuses,
and Relics, etc. contrary to the Design of the Gospel. 4. Because, though she hath been often entreated, admonished, and exhorted to reform these Abuses,
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and such Councils as he shall call, or approve of, the sole Dictators, and Expositors, of the Doctrine of Christ, requiring blind Obedience to their Decisions, contrary, not only to the Word of God,
and such Councils as he shall call, or approve of, the sole Dictators, and Expositors, of the Doctrine of christ, requiring blind obedience to their Decisions, contrary, not only to the Word of God,
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as to comply with Men in their Sins and Errours, which is the Reason why Peace and Holiness are join'd together in that known Exhortation of the Apostle.
as to comply with Men in their Sins and Errors, which is the Reason why Peace and Holiness Are joined together in that known Exhortation of the Apostle.
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Follow peace with all men, and Holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord, Heb. XII. 14. Indeed an external Peace we are to maintain with all Mankind,
Follow peace with all men, and Holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord, Hebrew XII. 14. Indeed an external Peace we Are to maintain with all Mankind,
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and carnal Respects, and Punctilio 's of Honour, and Credit, &c. for they all agree in Fundamentals, all are satisfied that the Church of Rome hath notoriously deviated from the simplicity of the Gospel;
and carnal Respects, and Punctilio is of Honour, and Credit, etc. for they all agree in Fundamentals, all Are satisfied that the Church of Room hath notoriously deviated from the simplicity of the Gospel;
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And upon that account their labours deserve great Commendations, who heretofore, and very lately have endeavour'd to reconcile the Protestant Churches into a perfect Union: A blessed Work.
And upon that account their labours deserve great Commendations, who heretofore, and very lately have endeavoured to reconcile the Protestant Churches into a perfect union: A blessed Work.
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or maintain'd in a Humour, or for worldly Ends, but that they charitably believe, it's Conscience, that puts them upon it, at least, till either the Party espousing that opinion confesses, that Conscience is not at the bottom of it,
or maintained in a Humour, or for worldly Ends, but that they charitably believe, it's Conscience, that puts them upon it, At least, till either the Party espousing that opinion Confesses, that Conscience is not At the bottom of it,
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5. That the differing Parties do not multiply the controversies, which are amongst them, make them neither more numerous nor greater than really they are,
5. That the differing Parties do not multiply the controversies, which Are among them, make them neither more numerous nor greater than really they Are,
8. That of these differing parties none do vye with the other, except it be in living up to the Precepts of the Gospel, particularly those of patience, long-suffering and charity.
8. That of these differing parties none do vie with the other, except it be in living up to the Precepts of the Gospel, particularly those of patience, long-suffering and charity.
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or the Dromedary in the Wilderness, safe I say from the Danger of God's Wrath. But this cannot be the case of any of you, that live in a Country where the Gospel is preach'd, where you are told, that not to love God, is to hate him;
or the Dromedary in the Wilderness, safe I say from the Danger of God's Wrath. But this cannot be the case of any of you, that live in a Country where the Gospel is preached, where you Are told, that not to love God, is to hate him;
And hath not this been the temper, and is not this the complexion of many of you? How many years have some of you born Arms against God? Your wilfull sins are the Weapons whereby you fight against him;
And hath not this been the temper, and is not this the complexion of many of you? How many Years have Some of you born Arms against God? Your wilful Sins Are the Weapons whereby you fight against him;
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yet by espousing that life, which is odious to him, you affront his Sovereignty, and by living contrary to the Gospel, you despise and dishonour him who hath the greatest right to command you.
yet by espousing that life, which is odious to him, you affront his Sovereignty, and by living contrary to the Gospel, you despise and dishonour him who hath the greatest right to command you.
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What peace while the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezabel, and her Witchcrafts are so many? said Jehu, 2 Kings IX. 22. So here, what peace can there be betwixt God and you,
What peace while the Whoredoms of thy Mother Jezebel, and her Witchcrafts Are so many? said Jehu, 2 Kings IX. 22. So Here, what peace can there be betwixt God and you,
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while you continue in that pride and vanity, and intemperance, and other sins, against which the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven? Do you think you are at peace with God,
while you continue in that pride and vanity, and intemperance, and other Sins, against which the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven? Do you think you Are At peace with God,
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unto the wicked, Isa. LVII. 20. Let them be never so potent, never so rich, never so wealthy, their impiety takes away all peace betwixt God and them.
unto the wicked, Isaiah LVII. 20. Let them be never so potent, never so rich, never so wealthy, their impiety Takes away all peace betwixt God and them.
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and see that God is not your friend? If you do thrive and prosper in the World, cannot those Blessings move you to be at peace with him? Do you believe he is kind to you,
and see that God is not your friend? If you do thrive and prosper in the World, cannot those Blessings move you to be At peace with him? Do you believe he is kind to you,
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and with the point of a Diamond, as it is said, Jer. XVII. 1. and you do as good as say to God with those Desperadoes, in Job, Chap. XXI. 14. Depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
and with the point of a Diamond, as it is said, Jer. XVII. 1. and you do as good as say to God with those Desperadoes, in Job, Chap. XXI. 14. Depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
would not one think that every one that believes the Gospel, should be ambitious of those qualifications, which God not only approves of, but promises to reward with the highest Honour and Dignity? Yes, did Men love God indeed and in truth, they would not only be glad to know what is pleasing to him,
would not one think that every one that believes the Gospel, should be ambitious of those qualifications, which God not only approves of, but promises to reward with the highest Honour and Dignity? Yes, did Men love God indeed and in truth, they would not only be glad to know what is pleasing to him,
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and oppose the reasons of flesh and blood, and the circumstances of their birth and quality, of their honour and grandeur, to the laws of that Saviour, by whose Blood they say, they are redeemed.
and oppose the Reasons of Flesh and blood, and the Circumstances of their birth and quality, of their honour and grandeur, to the laws of that Saviour, by whose Blood they say, they Are redeemed.
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and the threatnings and punishments of the Magistrate, thus it will be, and when opportunity serves will be carried away with the stream of their passions, and sinfull inclinations;
and the threatenings and punishments of the Magistrate, thus it will be, and when opportunity serves will be carried away with the stream of their passion, and sinful inclinations;
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Remove the cause, and you remove the effect, a remedy prescribed by the Apostle, in order to a quiet and peaceable Life, Tit. III. 2. 2. Love to do good.
Remove the cause, and you remove the Effect, a remedy prescribed by the Apostle, in order to a quiet and peaceable Life, Tit. III. 2. 2. Love to do good.
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3. Watch against selfishness, and covetousness, for it's greediness after profit, and an over fondness of our temporal Interest, that puts us into heats,
3. Watch against selfishness, and covetousness, for it's greediness After profit, and an over fondness of our temporal Interest, that puts us into heats,
The Apostle therefore very much insists upon this Vertue, 1 Tim. VI. and Phil. IV. 5. 4. Believe not every ill thing that is said of you, for we see daily how little credit is to be given to reports.
The Apostle Therefore very much insists upon this Virtue, 1 Tim. VI. and Philip IV. 5. 4. Believe not every ill thing that is said of you, for we see daily how little credit is to be given to reports.
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and secret grudges, and tempts to strangeness of behaviour, to revenge, to moroseness, and watching opportunities to be even with the supposed offendour;
and secret grudges, and tempts to strangeness of behaviour, to revenge, to moroseness, and watching opportunities to be even with the supposed Offender;
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and that's the reason why St. James is so earnest for it, James V. 16. 6. Bear with infirmities in others, with such particularly, which appear to be invincible.
and that's the reason why Saint James is so earnest for it, James V. 16. 6. Bear with infirmities in Others, with such particularly, which appear to be invincible.
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or when their Wisdom and Sagacity doth not reach so far as yours, and this according to the Command of the Holy Ghost, Rom. XIV. 1. 7. For peace sake be content to recede sometimes from your own right:
or when their Wisdom and Sagacity does not reach so Far as yours, and this according to the Command of the Holy Ghost, Rom. XIV. 1. 7. For peace sake be content to recede sometime from your own right:
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But concessions and relinquishing part of our right prepares for peace, and so did the Father of the faithfull, to prevent dissensions betwixt him and Lot; though upon the account of seniority, it belong'd to him to determine where he should pitch his Tent,
But concessions and relinquishing part of our right prepares for peace, and so did the Father of the faithful, to prevent dissensions betwixt him and Lot; though upon the account of seniority, it belonged to him to determine where he should pitch his Tent,
One great means to promote, and preserve the publick Peace of the Nation, is to do our own business, to be followers of that which is good, to do our own duty,
One great means to promote, and preserve the public Peace of the nation, is to do our own business, to be followers of that which is good, to do our own duty,
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Consider after all how your Interest is bound up with this peaceable, and peacemaking Temper; for as Christ says of a Kingdom divided against it self, that it cannot stand;
Consider After all how your Interest is bound up with this peaceable, and Peacemaking Temper; for as christ Says of a Kingdom divided against it self, that it cannot stand;
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But is not the Title in the Text, given to the peaceable, and peace-making Christian, enough to make you endeavour to attain to this Character? What? Children of God? And do you feel no desire to be so? Did you ever seriously examine the privileges which attend the Children of God,
But is not the Title in the Text, given to the peaceable, and Peacemaking Christian, enough to make you endeavour to attain to this Character? What? Children of God? And do you feel no desire to be so? Did you ever seriously examine the privileges which attend the Children of God,
Do not you reflect sometimes on that Peace, which the Children of the everlasting Kingdom shall enjoy? Or is that Peace so inconsiderable, that it deserves no consideration? What is the future felicity,
Do not you reflect sometime on that Peace, which the Children of the everlasting Kingdom shall enjoy? Or is that Peace so inconsiderable, that it deserves no consideration? What is the future felicity,
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but perfect Peace, everlasting Peace, uninterrupted Peace? The peaceable Christian shall feel it, feed upon it, possess it, live upon it, peace with God, peace with the Prince of Peace, Christ Jesus, peace with all the Angels of God, peace with all the Spirits of Men made perfect.
but perfect Peace, everlasting Peace, uninterrupted Peace? The peaceable Christian shall feel it, feed upon it, possess it, live upon it, peace with God, peace with the Prince of Peace, christ jesus, peace with all the Angels of God, peace with all the Spirits of Men made perfect.
I conclude with St. Paul 's Obtestation, Colos. III. 15. And let the Peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body: and be ye thankfull. Amen. FINIS.
I conclude with Saint Paul is Obtestation, Colos III. 15. And let the Peace of God Rule in your hearts, to the which also you Are called in one body: and be you thankful. Amen. FINIS.
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