And that he might do it the better, he sent his First Epistle to him not long after, wherein he gave him full Instructions about all the Duties of his Holy Function.
And that he might do it the better, he sent his First Epistle to him not long After, wherein he gave him full Instructions about all the Duties of his Holy Function.
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Yet some years after this, when he was Prisoner at Rome for the sake of the Gospel, fearing loast his Sufferings might discourage the Christians at Ephesus, and considering also what Temptations they had at home to shake their Faith;
Yet Some Years After this, when he was Prisoner At Room for the sake of the Gospel, fearing loast his Sufferings might discourage the Christians At Ephesus, and considering also what Temptations they had At home to shake their Faith;
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Wherefore he Exhorts them not to faint at his Tribulations for them; and Prays for the increase of their Spiritual Strength, their Faith, Love and Divine Knowledge,
Wherefore he Exhorts them not to faint At his Tribulations for them; and Prays for the increase of their Spiritual Strength, their Faith, Love and Divine Knowledge,
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Beseeching them first in the general to walk worthy of their Vocation, and then particularly directing them in their whole Behaviour towards God, and the World.
Beseeching them First in the general to walk worthy of their Vocation, and then particularly directing them in their Whole Behaviour towards God, and the World.
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And amongst other excellent Rules, he gives them many particular Cautions, both in the fourth and fifth Chapters, against all the Sins of the Age and Place they lived in;
And among other excellent Rules, he gives them many particular Cautions, both in the fourth and fifth Chapters, against all the Sins of the Age and Place they lived in;
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arguing from the danger of them to their Souls, (notwithstanding what some deceivers might suggest to the contrary,) from that great and admirable Change which was wrought in them, from the proper Fruit and Efficacy of the Holy Spirit, their Duty on the contrary, to reprove such things,
arguing from the danger of them to their Souls, (notwithstanding what Some deceivers might suggest to the contrary,) from that great and admirable Change which was wrought in them, from the proper Fruit and Efficacy of the Holy Spirit, their Duty on the contrary, to reprove such things,
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And having now in many instances directed and warn'd them, he seems to summe up all in the Verse before and in that of my Text — See then that ye walk Circumspectly, &c. NONLATINALPHABET, see therefore how Circumspectly, Diligently or Exactly ye walk — Which words do imply, seeing by the free Grace of God,
And having now in many instances directed and warned them, he seems to sum up all in the Verse before and in that of my Text — See then that you walk Circumspectly, etc., see Therefore how Circumspectly, Diligently or Exactly you walk — Which words do imply, seeing by the free Grace of God,
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Which Precept is yet more briesly comprehended in the words of my Text, Redeeming the Time; for which the Apostle adds this one Reason, instead of many, because the days are Evil.
Which Precept is yet more briefly comprehended in the words of my Text, Redeeming the Time; for which the Apostle adds this one Reason, instead of many, Because the days Are Evil.
For NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET, signify to Buy or Purchase, as well as to Redeem, and NONLATINALPHABET is a Season or opportunity, in which sense time is also sometimes used.
For and, signify to Buy or Purchase, as well as to redeem, and is a Season or opportunity, in which sense time is also sometime used.
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This is a Metaphorical expression taken from Merchants who will deny themselves, and take great care and pains, especially in a difficult time, to purchase Goods to their best Advantage.
This is a Metaphorical expression taken from Merchant's who will deny themselves, and take great care and pains, especially in a difficult time, to purchase Goods to their best Advantage.
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So the Ephesians are here exhorted to walk with the greatest Caution and exactness, that as wise Merchants, they may purchase that Treasure, the valuable Season which is put into their hands,
So the Ephesians Are Here exhorted to walk with the greatest Caution and exactness, that as wise Merchant's, they may purchase that Treasure, the valuable Season which is put into their hands,
And for both these it was an Evil Time, when St. Paul wrote this Epistle, especially at Ephesus. There the Gentils were more than ordinarily Zealous for their vain Superstitions, chiefly in the Worship of their Diana. There all those Sins which the Heathens too generally liv'd in, did very much abound,
And for both these it was an Evil Time, when Saint Paul wrote this Epistle, especially At Ephesus. There the Gentiles were more than ordinarily Zealous for their vain Superstitions, chiefly in the Worship of their Diana. There all those Sins which the heathens too generally lived in, did very much abound,
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and against which the Apostle does particularly warn the Ephesians in this Epistle. Here, in some of their Feasts, they Murder'd all they met with in the Streets,
and against which the Apostle does particularly warn the Ephesians in this Epistle. Here, in Some of their Feasts, they Murdered all they met with in the Streets,
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Yea, from among themselves arose some Seducers too, as Hymeneus, Alexander, Philetus and others, mention'd in the Epistles to Timothy. Which things were exactly according to the Apostles Prediction, Acts 20.29, 30. Where speaking to the Elders of Ephesus, he saith, I know this, that after my departing, shall grievous Wolves enter in among you, not sparing the Flock.
Yea, from among themselves arose Some Seducers too, as Hymenaeus, Alexander, Philetus and Others, mentioned in the Epistles to Timothy. Which things were exactly according to the Apostles Prediction, Acts 20.29, 30. Where speaking to the Elders of Ephesus, he Says, I know this, that After my departing, shall grievous Wolves enter in among you, not sparing the Flock.
Here, as 'tis most probable, St. Paul and his Companions met with those great Troubles, which he complains of, 2 Cor. 1.8. which press'd them out of measure, above strength, insomuch that they despair'd even of Life;
Here, as it's most probable, Saint Paul and his Sodales met with those great Troubles, which he complains of, 2 Cor. 1.8. which pressed them out of measure, above strength, insomuch that they despaired even of Life;
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Therefore he sayes, That, after the manner of Men, (NONLATINALPHABET, according to Man, or, so far as was in Man's Power) he fought with Beasts at Ephesus, 1 Cor. 15.32.
Therefore he Says, That, After the manner of Men, (, according to Man, or, so Far as was in Man's Power) he fought with Beasts At Ephesus, 1 Cor. 15.32.
and therefore he gives only such general hints to it, as this in the Text. Now because they endur'd these and some following Persecutions, with a true Christian Courage and Patience, our Saviour mentions this to their honour, Rev. 2.3. Thou hast born, and hast patience, and for my Names sake hast labour'd, and hast not tainted.
and Therefore he gives only such general hints to it, as this in the Text. Now Because they endured these and Some following Persecutions, with a true Christian Courage and Patience, our Saviour mentions this to their honour, Rev. 2.3. Thou hast born, and hast patience, and for my Names sake haste laboured, and hast not tainted.
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and it is with relation to these especially, that the Apostle Exhorts them, NONLATINALPHABET, to make the best Merchandise of the present season, by behaving themselves with that wisdom and circumspection, which such evil Times did especially require.
and it is with Relation to these especially, that the Apostle Exhorts them,, to make the best Merchandise of the present season, by behaving themselves with that Wisdom and circumspection, which such evil Times did especially require.
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And in this sense it will best agree with what appears to be the design of the same Exhortation to the Colossians, Chap. 4.5. Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
And in this sense it will best agree with what appears to be the Design of the same Exhortation to the colossians, Chap. 4.5. Walk in Wisdom towards them that Are without, redeeming the time.
and such as I had rather secretly lament, than describe to you, were it not necessary we should know and consider this dreadful evil, in order to its Cure,
and such as I had rather secretly lament, than describe to you, were it not necessary we should know and Consider this dreadful evil, in order to its Cure,
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or Reason, and that Law of Kindness, which is naturally written in our hearts, they must needs be asham'd of their gross Idolatry, of the many contradictions and absurdities they have receiv'd,
or Reason, and that Law of Kindness, which is naturally written in our hearts, they must needs be ashamed of their gross Idolatry, of the many contradictions and absurdities they have received,
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and their Duty towards him, as are unworthy of his Being, and so far below those excellent discoveries he has made of his Nature and Will in holy Scriptures, that their own Reason,
and their Duty towards him, as Are unworthy of his Being, and so Far below those excellent discoveries he has made of his Nature and Will in holy Scriptures, that their own Reason,
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What horrid Oaths and Blasphemies, what scoffs at Religion and the sincere Professers of it, are heard in many places? How is the Sacred Name of God, his Ordinances and Providences despis'd? How are his holy Word and Ministers Ridicul'd,
What horrid Oaths and Blasphemies, what scoffs At Religion and the sincere Professers of it, Are herd in many places? How is the Sacred Name of God, his Ordinances and Providences despised? How Are his holy Word and Ministers Ridiculed,
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and made Subjects for the Profane Wit and Raillery of those sensless Men, who thus abuse the gifts of God, to his dishonour and their own destruction? And does not Profaneness, in some measure, enter into our very Churches too? For even there we often observe a behaviour in Men very unsutable to those Places,
and made Subject's for the Profane Wit and Raillery of those senseless Men, who thus abuse the Gifts of God, to his dishonour and their own destruction? And does not Profaneness, in Some measure, enter into our very Churches too? For even there we often observe a behaviour in Men very unsuitable to those Places,
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and what levities practis'd by others, while they are present at these Ordinances? And if the Sacred Rights of God are thus violated by sinfull Men, it is the less wonder they should also invade those of their Neighbours,
and what Levities practised by Others, while they Are present At these Ordinances? And if the Sacred Rights of God Are thus violated by sinful Men, it is the less wonder they should also invade those of their Neighbours,
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and that we so often hear of Contentions, Murders, Adulteries, Thefts, Oppressions, False-witness, Malicious Slanders, Revilings, &c. and that there is so much Pride, Covetousness and Intemperance amongst us.
and that we so often hear of Contentions, Murders, Adulteries, Thefts, Oppressions, False witness, Malicious Slanders, Revilings, etc. and that there is so much Pride, Covetousness and Intemperance among us.
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And hence it is, (as well as from other causes before-mention'd) that the Houses of God are so little frequented, his Worship both in •ublick and Private so strangely neglected,
And hence it is, (as well as from other Causes beforementioned) that the Houses of God Are so little frequented, his Worship both in •ublick and Private so strangely neglected,
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and particularly the Sacrament of the Lords Supper, that holy Feast instituted by our Saviour for a Commemoration of his dying Love to us, to engage us more strictly in that service which is perfect freedom,
and particularly the Sacrament of the lords Supper, that holy Feast instituted by our Saviour for a Commemoration of his dying Love to us, to engage us more strictly in that service which is perfect freedom,
How is this neglected by most Men? as if they had no sense of their Baptismal Engagements, which are here repeated, of the most gracious work of Mans Redemption by the death of Christ here represented,
How is this neglected by most Men? as if they had no sense of their Baptismal Engagements, which Are Here repeated, of the most gracious work of men Redemption by the death of christ Here represented,
or the Interest and Happiness of their precious and Immortal Souls, which would be very much promoted by a serious and frequent attendance on this holy Ordinance.
or the Interest and Happiness of their precious and Immortal Souls, which would be very much promoted by a serious and frequent attendance on this holy Ordinance.
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and that sincere Affection to one another, which are the distinguishing Marks of Christs Disciples. It is because Iniquity does so abound, that the love of many is grown cold:
and that sincere Affection to one Another, which Are the distinguishing Marks of Christ Disciples. It is Because Iniquity does so abound, that the love of many is grown cold:
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If there were some perverse Men in the Church at Ephesus, that separated themselves, and drew Disciples after them, these are far outdone by the many Schisms and Divisions amongst us at this day.
If there were Some perverse Men in the Church At Ephesus, that separated themselves, and drew Disciples After them, these Are Far outdone by the many Schisms and Divisions among us At this day.
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like that chargd upon Laodicea, and for which our Blessed Saviour so severely threatens her? We may therefore say of our own days, in respect of the Sins that abound amongst us,
like that charged upon Laodicea, and for which our Blessed Saviour so severely threatens her? We may Therefore say of our own days, in respect of the Sins that abound among us,
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and we our selves were in imminent danger of the same sufferings, it pleas'd God, of his insinite goodness to prevent them by an unexpected and wonderful deliverance:
and we our selves were in imminent danger of the same sufferings, it pleased God, of his Infinite Goodness to prevent them by an unexpected and wondered deliverance:
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Yea, for this, as well as for the Judgments it would bring upon Judah, he passionately wishes, That his head were waters, and his eyes a fountain of Tears, that he might weep day and night for them, Jer. 9.1.
Yea, for this, as well as for the Judgments it would bring upon Judah, he passionately wishes, That his head were waters, and his eyes a fountain of Tears, that he might weep day and night for them, Jer. 9.1.
If it was the Joy and Crown, yea the very Life of St. Paul, that the Churches, under his Care, stood fast in the Faith, it must be a matter of great trouble,
If it was the Joy and Crown, yea the very Life of Saint Paul, that the Churches, under his Care, stood fast in the Faith, it must be a matter of great trouble,
Some that cannot be much accus'd, either of ignorance, or gross Commissions, are very defective in their Piety towards God, Charity towards their Neighbours,
some that cannot be much accused, either of ignorance, or gross Commissions, Are very defective in their Piety towards God, Charity towards their Neighbours,
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Others that would seem, it may be, to have a regard to all these, for want of a sound and setled Judgment in Religion, are easily impos'd on by the subtilty of seducing spirits,
Others that would seem, it may be, to have a regard to all these, for want of a found and settled Judgement in Religion, Are Easily imposed on by the subtlety of seducing spirits,
Now can any thing more sensible grieve a Faithful Minister, who has the Care of those Souls, and has taken much pains to Instruct and Edify them in the Faith of Christ,
Now can any thing more sensible grieve a Faithful Minister, who has the Care of those Souls, and has taken much pains to Instruct and Edify them in the Faith of christ,
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And can we be suppos'd the onely Shepherds that are indifferent what becomes of our Flocks; or the onely Fathers that have no Compassion for our Children,
And can we be supposed the only Shepherd's that Are indifferent what becomes of our Flocks; or the only Father's that have no Compassion for our Children,
But this is not the onely Persecution which we suffer more than other Christians, but our Holy Office, the Honour of which ought to be dearer to us than our Lives, does, at this day, ly under a very great, and almost General Contempt.
But this is not the only Persecution which we suffer more than other Christians, but our Holy Office, the Honour of which ought to be Dearer to us than our Lives, does, At this day, lie under a very great, and almost General Contempt.
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yet in that of holy David, who Complaining of the Malicious Speeches of his Enemies against him ( Psal. 59.) says, That Swords are in their Lips. I may add to these things the Invasion of our Sacred Office by many, who have neither Gifts nor Opportunities to fit them for it;
yet in that of holy David, who Complaining of the Malicious Speeches of his Enemies against him (Psalm 59.) Says, That Swords Are in their Lips. I may add to these things the Invasion of our Sacred Office by many, who have neither Gifts nor Opportunities to fit them for it;
and therefore while they presume to be Teachers, do justly fall under the Apostles Censure upon some such Men at Ephesus, that they understand neither what they say, nor whereof they Affirm.
and Therefore while they presume to be Teachers, do justly fallen under the Apostles Censure upon Some such Men At Ephesus, that they understand neither what they say, nor whereof they Affirm.
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I might mention also several other Injuries we often suffer as Ministers, but it is time for me to come to the other part of my Text; and I have been the longer and more particular upon this,
I might mention also several other Injuries we often suffer as Ministers, but it is time for me to come to the other part of my Text; and I have been the longer and more particular upon this,
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because the knowledge of these things, I will not say, (For who does not know them?) but a serious sense of them will be a great step toward their Cure, which I shall now
Because the knowledge of these things, I will not say, (For who does not know them?) but a serious sense of them will be a great step towards their Cure, which I shall now
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Here therefore I must shew how we are to use, and improve our time, with respect to the Evils be foremention'd. 1. The Evil of Sin. 2. The Evil of Suffering.
Here Therefore I must show how we Are to use, and improve our time, with respect to the Evils be forementioned. 1. The Evil of Sin. 2. The Evil of Suffering.
Therefore, if Errors and Heresies do so much abound in this Nation, we ought to be more diligent in searching after the Truth, and constantly adhere to it.
Therefore, if Errors and Heresies do so much abound in this nation, we ought to be more diligent in searching After the Truth, and constantly adhere to it.
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and to preserve our selves not only from all gross Commissions, but also (as far as may be) from the very appearance of Evil. If the Duties of Religion, both towards God and Men, are strangely neglected, by many that would go for Christians, let us be the more zealous and constant in the performance of them.
and to preserve our selves not only from all gross Commissions, but also (as Far as may be) from the very appearance of Evil. If the Duties of Religion, both towards God and Men, Are strangely neglected, by many that would go for Christians, let us be the more zealous and constant in the performance of them.
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If a great Indifferency in Religion has obtain'd amongst all Orders of Men, and there remain but few Sparks of that Holy Fire of Zeal and of Devotion, which makes our Service an Acceptable Sacrifice to God;
If a great Indifferency in Religion has obtained among all Order of Men, and there remain but few Sparks of that Holy Fire of Zeal and of Devotion, which makes our Service an Acceptable Sacrifice to God;
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let us by all means, endeavour to Revive and Cherish it in our selves, and make it the more intense, by reason of that Coldness with which we are encompass'd.
let us by all means, endeavour to Revive and Cherish it in our selves, and make it the more intense, by reason of that Coldness with which we Are encompassed.
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and half perswade those who were before Averse to Religion, of the Truth and Excellency of those Doctrines, which they see have had so much power upon our selves,
and half persuade those who were before Averse to Religion, of the Truth and Excellency of those Doctrines, which they see have had so much power upon our selves,
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and there are those charms in Humility and condescention, in meekness and compassion, in a civil and courteous behaviour towards all Men, that must needs abate something of the most inveterate prejudices against the ways of God,
and there Are those charms in Humility and condescension, in meekness and compassion, in a civil and courteous behaviour towards all Men, that must needs abate something of the most inveterate prejudices against the ways of God,
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And which is more than all this, our faithfulness to God in such an holy Conversation will qualify us for his blessing upon the endeavours we use for the good of others.
And which is more than all this, our faithfulness to God in such an holy Conversation will qualify us for his blessing upon the endeavours we use for the good of Others.
The other means necessary to remedy the Evil of Sin, are especially these following. 1. We must endeavour to convince those that are guilty. 2. We must warn and instruct others. 3. We must pray to God for his blessing upon these things.
The other means necessary to remedy the Evil of since, Are especially these following. 1. We must endeavour to convince those that Are guilty. 2. We must warn and instruct Others. 3. We must pray to God for his blessing upon these things.
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In order to which it will be necessary. 1. To use the fittest arguments with such as err in Judgment. 2. To reprove those that are guilty of other Sins. 3. To shew kindness both to the one and the other, as there may be occasion.
In order to which it will be necessary. 1. To use the Fittest Arguments with such as err in Judgement. 2. To reprove those that Are guilty of other Sins. 3. To show kindness both to the one and the other, as there may be occasion.
Some Men (if they deserve that name) have so much improv'd their Natural Affection to Sin, by indulging themselves in it, that they cannot with any comfort think there is a God, who will Judge and Reward them according to their deeds,
some Men (if they deserve that name) have so much improved their Natural Affection to since, by indulging themselves in it, that they cannot with any Comfort think there is a God, who will Judge and Reward them according to their Deeds,
and therefore heartily wish there were no such Being. Which seems to be the Psalmist's meaning, when he says, Psal. 14.1. The fool hath said in his heart (that is, in the desires of it) that there is no God;
and Therefore heartily wish there were no such Being. Which seems to be the Psalmist's meaning, when he Says, Psalm 14.1. The fool hath said in his heart (that is, in the Desires of it) that there is no God;
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And therefore while they talk as if Atheism was their belief, it may be, these bold Efforts against Heaven are intended only for some excuse of their Wicked Lives.
And Therefore while they talk as if Atheism was their belief, it may be, these bold Efforts against Heaven Are intended only for Some excuse of their Wicked Lives.
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For it is hard to think, that they who have the least remains of Reason in them, should be able to resist all the plain and most sensible evidences of God's Existence.
For it is hard to think, that they who have the least remains of Reason in them, should be able to resist all the plain and most sensible evidences of God's Existence.
But he that can shut his eyes against all the visible Testimonies of these things, will probably have very little sense of the force of their Arguments.
But he that can shut his eyes against all the visible Testimonies of these things, will probably have very little sense of the force of their Arguments.
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One would think the most proper Argument to work upon this sensualist, (if he be capable of any) would be from the delight and safety of true Religion, whose ways are ways of pleasantness,
One would think the most proper Argument to work upon this sensualist, (if he be capable of any) would be from the delight and safety of true Religion, whose ways Are ways of pleasantness,
when he says, A whip for the Horse, and a bridle for the Ass, and a rod for the fools back, Prov. 26.3. It is sense, through the pleasure of Sin, that has betray'd him to this Error;
when he Says, A whip for the Horse, and a bridle for the Ass, and a rod for the Fools back, Curae 26.3. It is sense, through the pleasure of since, that has betrayed him to this Error;
and so severely executed upon them, the most bold and dreadful Impieties against God, whose cause we should prefer a thousand times before our own, do escape Punishment.
and so severely executed upon them, the most bold and dreadful Impieties against God, whose cause we should prefer a thousand times before our own, do escape Punishment.
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But though they themselves have set up this Idol in opposition to Almighty God, to judge of his deep and holy Mysteries, 'tis pitty and others should fall down and Worship it.
But though they themselves have Set up this Idol in opposition to Almighty God, to judge of his deep and holy Mysteres, it's pity and Others should fallen down and Worship it.
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and reject others? If they cannot deny there are unaccountable Mysteries in the connection and divisibility of the parts of matter, in motion, in the union of the Soul with the Body,
and reject Others? If they cannot deny there Are unaccountable Mysteres in the connection and divisibility of the parts of matter, in motion, in the Union of the Soul with the Body,
with what Reason do they deny these in Religion, which has for its object an Infinite God, all whose Attributes must needs be incomprehensible to sinite Beings,
with what Reason do they deny these in Religion, which has for its Object an Infinite God, all whose Attributes must needs be incomprehensible to Finite Beings,
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and the whole intercourse between him and our Souls, as to the manner of it, above the reach of an Humane Judgment? Spiritual things are certainly further remote from our understanding, than those that are Natural;
and the Whole intercourse between him and our Souls, as to the manner of it, above the reach of an Humane Judgement? Spiritual things Are Certainly further remote from our understanding, than those that Are Natural;
To this we may add their rational way of Interpreting Scriptures, whereby they would make those Divine Oracles appear as void of good Sense and Reason as themselves.
To this we may add their rational Way of Interpreting Scriptures, whereby they would make those Divine Oracles appear as void of good Sense and Reason as themselves.
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But it become's all true Ministers of the Gospel, (and indeed every good Christian) that acknowledge and adore the ever-blessed Trinity, together with the Infinite Wisdom, Justice and Goodness of God, in the Incarnation of our blessed Lord and Saviour both God and Man,
But it become's all true Ministers of the Gospel, (and indeed every good Christian) that acknowledge and adore the ever-blessed Trinity, together with the Infinite Wisdom, justice and goodness of God, in the Incarnation of our blessed Lord and Saviour both God and Man,
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that are sensible of Original, as well as Actual Sin, and what need the World had of that meritorious Sacrifice, offer'd by our glorious High-Priest, in his own Body upon the Cross, to reconcile them to God,
that Are sensible of Original, as well as Actual since, and what need the World had of that meritorious Sacrifice, offered by our glorious High-Priest, in his own Body upon the Cross, to reconcile them to God,
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And here I cannot forbear mentioning another detestable notion of these Men, or their Friends, lately publish'd, that there is but one Article of Faith propos'd in the New Testament,
And Here I cannot forbear mentioning Another detestable notion of these Men, or their Friends, lately published, that there is but one Article of Faith proposed in the New Testament,
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yea of the Holy Ghost himself, if by them he has so obscurely deliver'd truths of this moment, that they could never be rightly understood for aboue sixteen hundred years together? But the design of these Men is to disparage the Holy Scriptures,
yea of the Holy Ghost himself, if by them he has so obscurely Delivered truths of this moment, that they could never be rightly understood for above sixteen hundred Years together? But the Design of these Men is to disparage the Holy Scriptures,
I shall therefore only add something in the general, concerning those lesser differences in Opinion amongst Protestants, which are the causes of Divisions in the Church.
I shall Therefore only add something in the general, Concerning those lesser differences in Opinion among Protestants, which Are the Causes of Divisions in the Church.
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And it must be always remember'd, that when we have to do with Persons Erroneous in Judgment, (if there be any hopes of convincing them) all our arguments must be us'd with great kindness and compassion towards, them, that if possible we may gain upon their affections,
And it must be always remembered, that when we have to do with Persons Erroneous in Judgement, (if there be any hope's of convincing them) all our Arguments must be used with great kindness and compassion towards, them, that if possible we may gain upon their affections,
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For, to accuse a Man of Errors in this kind, seems most directly to reflect upon his Wisdom, which Men have usually a greater opinion of in themselves, than any thing else;
For, to accuse a Man of Errors in this kind, seems most directly to reflect upon his Wisdom, which Men have usually a greater opinion of in themselves, than any thing Else;
thou shalt in any •ise rebuke thy Neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him. But Ministers must especially do this with all Authority, Tit. 2.15. and with all long-suffering, 2 Tim. 4.2.
thou shalt in any •ise rebuke thy Neighbour, and not suffer since upon him. But Ministers must especially do this with all authority, Tit. 2.15. and with all long-suffering, 2 Tim. 4.2.
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and Admonish'd them according to our Saviour's Command, both Privately and before Witness; and, if this course proves ineffectual, they are to receive the Censures of the Church.
and Admonished them according to our Saviour's Command, both Privately and before Witness; and, if this course Proves ineffectual, they Are to receive the Censures of the Church.
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and this he enjoyns as a matter of great advantage to our selves, as in the Verse following, that ye may be the children of your Father which is in Heaven.
and this he enjoins as a matter of great advantage to our selves, as in the Verse following, that you may be the children of your Father which is in Heaven.
and bringing them to Repentance and Reconciliation with God by this means? This Kindness will also give a great advantage (as was before hinted) to such other menas as we use to convince any Sinners.
and bringing them to Repentance and Reconciliation with God by this means? This Kindness will also give a great advantage (as was before hinted) to such other Menas as we use to convince any Sinners.
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It will add strength to our Arguments with them that err in judgment, and make all our Reproofs and Instructions come with greater Force and Authority upon others.
It will add strength to our Arguments with them that err in judgement, and make all our Reproofs and Instructions come with greater Force and authority upon Others.
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2. As we are to use these Means to convince the Guilty, so we must also Warn and Instruct others, that they fall not into the same Errors, either in Judgment or Practice.
2. As we Are to use these Means to convince the Guilty, so we must also Warn and Instruct Others, that they fallen not into the same Errors, either in Judgement or Practice.
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To this end it will be necessary, with all plainness and earnestness, to Represent to our People the Sinfulness of our Nature, the evil and danger of Sin, the many Temptations we are encompass'd with,
To this end it will be necessary, with all plainness and earnestness, to Represent to our People the Sinfulness of our Nature, the evil and danger of since, the many Temptations we Are encompassed with,
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And on the other hand, the natural goodness of God to his Creatures, his Infinite Love in Christ to all that truly Repent of their Sins, believe in the Lord Jesus, and obey his Commands, the Comfort and Happiness of a Holy Life here,
And on the other hand, the natural Goodness of God to his Creatures, his Infinite Love in christ to all that truly repent of their Sins, believe in the Lord jesus, and obey his Commands, the Comfort and Happiness of a Holy Life Here,
To these things we must add particular Cautions against those Sins and Errors which are most common amongst us, shewing the dangerous consequence of them.
To these things we must add particular Cautions against those Sins and Errors which Are most Common among us, showing the dangerous consequence of them.
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And all this with such a Sense and Zeal, as may convince them we believe it our Selves, that we have a true Compassion for their Souls, and desire of their happiness.
And all this with such a Sense and Zeal, as may convince them we believe it our Selves, that we have a true Compassion for their Souls, and desire of their happiness.
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But our greatest care should be employ'd about the most hopeful part of our Charge, the Children in our several Parishes, to Instruct them in the Principles and Rules of our Religion, that they may know whatsoever is necessary to be Believ'd and Practis'd in order to Salvation.
But our greatest care should be employed about the most hopeful part of our Charge, the Children in our several Parishes, to Instruct them in the Principles and Rules of our Religion, that they may know whatsoever is necessary to be Believed and Practised in order to Salvation.
To which end, we must not only take care that they are perfect in the Form of their Catechism, but endeavour, by explaining it familiarly to them, to make them understand it,
To which end, we must not only take care that they Are perfect in the From of their Catechism, but endeavour, by explaining it familiarly to them, to make them understand it,
And we have the greater reason to hope for this success, because the habits of Sin being but weak in them, are more easily subdu'd by good Instructions,
And we have the greater reason to hope for this success, Because the habits of since being but weak in them, Are more Easily subdued by good Instructions,
and not only for the Informing their Understanding, but Governing their Conversation too, according to that of the Wise Man, Prov. 22.6. Train up a Child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.
and not only for the Informing their Understanding, but Governing their Conversation too, according to that of the Wise Man, Curae 22.6. Train up a Child in the Way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.
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And this I shall do in Two Particulars. 1. We must carry our selves prudently towards the Enemies of Religion. 2. We must bear patiently those Sufferings we meet with for the Sake of Christ.
And this I shall do in Two Particulars. 1. We must carry our selves prudently towards the Enemies of Religion. 2. We must bear patiently those Sufferings we meet with for the Sake of christ.
Though I confess that Persecution which comes upon us from the bad Principles and Conversation which comes upon us from the bad Principles and Conversation of Wicked Men, whereby the Honour of God and the Interest of Religion suffer so much in the World.
Though I confess that Persecution which comes upon us from the bad Principles and Conversation which comes upon us from the bad Principles and Conversation of Wicked Men, whereby the Honour of God and the Interest of Religion suffer so much in the World.
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For if a faithful Minister has cause to complain with the Prophet, Isa. 49.4. I have labour'd in vain, I have spent my strength for nought and in vain:
For if a faithful Minister has cause to complain with the Prophet, Isaiah 49.4. I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought and in vain:
As for other Afflictions which befall us for the same cause, we ought to bear them as persons that have sufficient motives to encourage and comfort us under them all.
As for other Afflictions which befall us for the same cause, we ought to bear them as Persons that have sufficient motives to encourage and Comfort us under them all.
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and so make us better Merchants of the present Season, in Redeeming it from such disturbing thoughts and complaints as those injuries are apt to provoke in us.
and so make us better Merchant's of the present Season, in Redeeming it from such disturbing thoughts and complaints as those injuries Are apt to provoke in us.
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and that there is most need of Redeeming the time, when the days are Evil, to preserve our own Innocency, to reform the Age we live in, to bear our Sufferings patiently,
and that there is most need of Redeeming the time, when the days Are Evil, to preserve our own Innocency, to reform the Age we live in, to bear our Sufferings patiently,
To which I might add several other Reasons, as, 1. It is then most Praise-worthy. 2. Then it is especially necessary to prevent the Judgments of God, denounc'd against Sin, particularly that which at last came upon Ephesus (as well as the other Churches of Asia ) for not making a good use of their opportunities and means of Grace;
To which I might add several other Reasons, as, 1. It is then most Praiseworthy. 2. Then it is especially necessary to prevent the Judgments of God, denounced against since, particularly that which At last Come upon Ephesus (as well as the other Churches of Asia) for not making a good use of their opportunities and means of Grace;
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namely, the removal of the Gospel from them, according to our Saviours threatning, Rev. 2.5. Remember from whence thou art fallen, and Repent and do the first Works;
namely, the removal of the Gospel from them, according to our Saviors threatening, Rev. 2.5. remember from whence thou art fallen, and repent and do the First Works;
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Which Judgment we have also too much reason to fear, and therefore ought to use our best care and diligence to prevent it. 3. The improveing such a Season will be more abundantly rewarded, both in this and a future Life.
Which Judgement we have also too much reason to Fear, and Therefore ought to use our best care and diligence to prevent it. 3. The improving such a Season will be more abundantly rewarded, both in this and a future Life.
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