WE are not concerned to be particular and curious in the enquiry touching the special reference or occasion of the foregoing complaints from the 37 verse. It is enough to take notice,
WE Are not concerned to be particular and curious in the enquiry touching the special Referente or occasion of the foregoing complaints from the 37 verse. It is enough to take notice,
for our pres••• 〈 ◊ 〉, that besides the evil which had •••ady befaln the Plaintiff, a further danger nearly threatned him, that carried death in the face of it,
for our pres••• 〈 ◊ 〉, that beside the evil which had •••ady befallen the Plaintiff, a further danger nearly threatened him, that carried death in the face of it,
which drew from him this quick and sensible petition in reference to his own private concern, [ Remember how short my time is ] and did presently direct his eye with a sudd•n glance from the view of his own, to reflect on the common condition of man, whereof he expresses his resentment,
which drew from him this quick and sensible petition in Referente to his own private concern, [ remember how short my time is ] and did presently Direct his eye with a sudd•n glance from the view of his own, to reflect on the Common condition of man, whereof he Expresses his resentment,
[ What man is he that liveth ▪ and shall not see death? Shall he deliver, &c ] q. d. When I add to the consideration of my short time that of dying-mankind,
[ What man is he that lives ▪ and shall not see death? Shall he deliver, etc. ] q. worser. When I add to the consideration of my short time that of dying-mankind,
and behold a dark and deadly shade universally overspreading the World, the whole species of humane Creatures vanishing, quitting the stage round about me,
and behold a dark and deadly shade universally overspreading the World, the Whole species of humane Creatures vanishing, quitting the stage round about me,
Have I not a fair and plausible ground for that (seemingly rude) challenge? Why is there so unaccountable a Phoenomenon? Such a Creature made to no purpose? The noblest part of this inferior Creation brought forth into being without any imaginable design? I know not how to unty the knot, upon this only view of the case, or avoid the absurdity.
Have I not a fair and plausible ground for that (seemingly rude) challenge? Why is there so unaccountable a Phenomenon? Such a Creature made to no purpose? The Noblest part of this inferior Creation brought forth into being without any imaginable Design? I know not how to untie the knot, upon this only view of the case, or avoid the absurdity.
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We see he did quickly look further, and had got a more lightsome prospect, when in the next words we find him contemplating Gods sworn loving-kindness unto David. The truth and stability whereof he at the same time expresly acknowledges,
We see he did quickly look further, and had god a more lightsome prospect, when in the next words we find him contemplating God's sworn Lovingkindness unto David. The truth and stability whereof he At the same time expressly acknowledges,
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while only the form of his speech doth but seem to import a doubt [ where are they? ] But yet [ they were sworn in truth ] Upon which argument he had more copiously dilated in the former part of the Psalm; and it still lay deep in his soul,
while only the from of his speech does but seem to import a doubt [ where Are they? ] But yet [ they were sworn in truth ] Upon which argument he had more copiously dilated in the former part of the Psalm; and it still lay deep in his soul,
as in his own thoughts to refer those magnificent things (the instances of that loving-kindness confirm'd by Oath, which he recites from the 19 verse of the Psalm to the 38,
as in his own thoughts to refer those magnificent things (the instances of that Lovingkindness confirmed by Oath, which he recites from the 19 verse of the Psalm to the 38,
As if it were ultimately meant of himself, that God would make him his first-born, higher than the Kings of the earth, (when there were divers greater Kings,
As if it were ultimately meant of himself, that God would make him his firstborn, higher than the Kings of the earth, (when there were diverse greater Kings,
and that these predictions cannot otherwise have had their accomplishment, than in the succession of the spiritual and everlasting Kingdom of the Messiah (whom God raised up out of his loins to sit on his throne) unto his temporal Kingdom.
and that these predictions cannot otherwise have had their accomplishment, than in the succession of the spiritual and everlasting Kingdom of the Messiah (whom God raised up out of his loins to fit on his throne) unto his temporal Kingdom.
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Wherein 'tis therefore ended by perfection, rather than corruption. These Prophesies being then made good, not formally, in the kind which they literally imported;
Wherein it's Therefore ended by perfection, rather than corruption. These prophecies being then made good, not formally, in the kind which they literally imported;
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even unto that degree, as to challenge God upon it, as if in the gloomy dispensation of this juncture (so far did it darken his present apprehension of things) he did actually vacate and make it void:
even unto that degree, as to challenge God upon it, as if in the gloomy Dispensation of this juncture (so Far did it darken his present apprehension of things) he did actually vacate and make it void:
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If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments, &c. Then will I visit their iniquity with the rod, &c. Nevertheless my loving-kindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithful•ess to fail.
If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my Judgments, etc. Then will I visit their iniquity with the rod, etc. Nevertheless my Lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithful•ess to fail.
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All which is solemnly sealed up with this, Once have I sworn in my holiness, that I will not lye unto David So that they that will make a scruple to accuse the Holy God of falshood in that which with so much solemnity he hath promised and sworn, must not make any to admit his further intendment in these words.
All which is solemnly sealed up with this, Once have I sworn in my holiness, that I will not lie unto David So that they that will make a scruple to accuse the Holy God of falsehood in that which with so much solemnity he hath promised and sworn, must not make any to admit his further intendment in these words.
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And that he had a further (even a mystical and spiritual) intendment in this Covenant with David, is yet more fully evident from that of the Prophet Isaiah; He every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, &c. Incline your ear and come to me.
And that he had a further (even a mystical and spiritual) intendment in this Covenant with David, is yet more Fully evident from that of the Prophet Isaiah; He every one that Thirsteth, come you to the waters, etc. Incline your ear and come to me.
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Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander, &c. What means this universal invitation to all thirsty persons, with the subjoined encouragement of making with them an everlasting Covenant (the same which we have here, no doubt,
Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander, etc. What means this universal invitation to all thirsty Persons, with the subjoined encouragement of making with them an everlasting Covenant (the same which we have Here, no doubt,
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as to the principal parts, and which we find him mentioning also, 2 Sam. 23. 5. with characters exactly corresponding to these of the Prophet) even the sure mercies of David? The meaning sure could not be, that they should be all Secular Kings and Princes,
as to the principal parts, and which we find him mentioning also, 2 Sam. 23. 5. with characters exactly corresponding to these of the Prophet) even the sure Mercies of David? The meaning sure could not be, that they should be all Secular Kings and Princes,
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or so to hide his meaning from him, as to tempt him into the belief of what he never meant? And to what purpose was this so special Revelation by vision, if it were not to be understood truly, at least,
or so to hide his meaning from him, as to tempt him into the belief of what he never meant? And to what purpose was this so special Revelation by vision, if it were not to be understood truly, At least,
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if not yet perfectly and fully? It is left us therefore to collect, that David was not wholly uninstructed how to refer all this to the Kingdom of the Messiah. And he hath given sufficient testimony in that part of Sacred Writ wher•of God used him as Pen-man, that he was of another temper than to place the sum and chief of his expectations,
if not yet perfectly and Fully? It is left us Therefore to collect, that David was not wholly uninstructed how to refer all this to the Kingdom of the Messiah. And he hath given sufficient testimony in that part of Sacred Writ wher•of God used him as Penman, that he was of Another temper than to place the sum and chief of his Expectations,
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A plain discovery how he understood God's revelation touching the future-concernments of his Kingdom (and the Covenant relating thereto) viz. as a figure and type of Christs, who must reign till all his enemies be subdued.
A plain discovery how he understood God's Revelation touching the future-concernments of his Kingdom (and the Covenant relating thereto) viz. as a figure and type of Christ, who must Reign till all his enemies be subdued.
And of this we need no fuller evidence than the express words of the Apostle St. Peter, who after he had cited those lofty triumphant strains of David, Psal. 16. 8, 9, 10, 11, I have set the Lord always before me:
And of this we need no fuller evidence than the express words of the Apostle Saint Peter, who After he had cited those lofty triumphant strains of David, Psalm 16. 8, 9, 10, 11, I have Set the Lord always before me:
my fl•sh also shall rest in hope, for thou wilt not leave my soul in hell (or in the state of darkness) neither wilt thou suffer thy holy One to see corruption.
my fl•sh also shall rest in hope, for thou wilt not leave my soul in hell (or in the state of darkness) neither wilt thou suffer thy holy One to see corruption.
he more expresly subjoins, that David being a Prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him ▪ that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne.
he more expressly subjoins, that David being a Prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him ▪ that of the fruit of his loins, according to the Flesh, he would raise up christ to fit on his throne.
but as knowing and seeing before, what he spake) That his soul was not left in hell, &c. nor can we think he thus rejoyces in another's resurrection, forgetting his own.
but as knowing and seeing before, what he spoke) That his soul was not left in hell, etc. nor can we think he thus rejoices in another's resurrection, forgetting his own.
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And yet we have a further evidence from the Apostle St. Paul, who affirms that the promise made to the fathers ▪ God had fulfilled to their children, in that he had raised up Jesus again;
And yet we have a further evidence from the Apostle Saint Paul, who affirms that the promise made to the Father's ▪ God had fulfilled to their children, in that he had raised up jesus again;
and as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.
and as Concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure Mercies of David.
He therefore look't upon what was spoken concerning his Kingdom here, as spoken ultimately of Christs, the Kingdom whereby he governs and conducts his faith•ul Subjects, through all the troubles of Life,
He Therefore looked upon what was spoken Concerning his Kingdom Here, as spoken ultimately of Christ, the Kingdom whereby he governs and conducts his faith•ul Subject's, through all the Troubles of Life,
when he lay a dying, as we find him expressing ▪ 2 Sam. 23 5. (for these were some of the last words of David, as we see v. 1.) He hath made with me an everlasting Covenant ordered in all things and sure;
when he lay a dying, as we find him expressing ▪ 2 Sam. 23 5. (for these were Some of the last words of David, as we see v. 1.) He hath made with me an everlasting Covenant ordered in all things and sure;
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if he took it not to concern a future blessedness in another world? Was it only for the hoped prosperity of his House and Family when he was gone? This (which is the only thing we can fasten on) he plainly secludes in the next words, — although he make it not to grow.
if he took it not to concern a future blessedness in Another world? Was it only for the hoped Prosperity of his House and Family when he was gone? This (which is the only thing we can fasten on) he plainly secludes in the next words, — although he make it not to grow.
to speak now in so different a strain, and (after some additional pleadings, in which his faith further recovers it self) to conclude this Psalm with solemn praise:
to speak now in so different a strain, and (After Some additional pleadings, in which his faith further recovers it self) to conclude this Psalm with solemn praise:
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We see then the contemplation of his own and all mens mortality, abstractly and alone considered, cloathed his soul with black, wrapt it up in gloomy darkness, makes the whole Kind of Humane Creatures seem to him an obscure shadow, an empty vanity:
We see then the contemplation of his own and all men's mortality, abstractly and alone considered, clothed his soul with black, wrapped it up in gloomy darkness, makes the Whole Kind of Humane Creatures seem to him an Obscure shadow, an empty vanity:
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But his recalling into his thoughts a succeeding state of immortal life, clears up the day, makes him and all things appear in another hue, gives a fair account why such a Creature as Man was made;
But his recalling into his thoughts a succeeding state of immortal life, clears up the day, makes him and all things appear in Another hue, gives a fair account why such a Creature as Man was made;
Lord, why hast thou made Man such a fictitious thing? given him such a mock-beeing? Why hast thou brought forth into the light of this world such a sort of Creatures, that rather seem to be, than are? That have so little of solid and substantial beeing? and so little deserve to be taken for realities? that only serve to cheat one another into an opinion of their true existence,
Lord, why hast thou made Man such a fictitious thing? given him such a mock-being? Why hast thou brought forth into the Light of this world such a sort of Creatures, that rather seem to be, than Are? That have so little of solid and substantial being? and so little deserve to be taken for realities? that only serve to cheat one Another into an opinion of their true existence,
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Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lye, &c. In two respects may the present state of man seem to approach near to nothingness;
Surely men of low degree Are vanity, and men of high degree Are a lie, etc. In two respects may the present state of man seem to approach near to nothingness;
And so, coming infinitely nearer to nothingness, than fulness of beeing, they may well enough wear the name of Nothing. Wherefore the first and Fountain-beeing, justly appropriates to himself the name, I am; yea, tells us, He is, and there is none besides Him, therein leaving no other name than that of Nothing, unto Creatures.
And so, coming infinitely nearer to nothingness, than fullness of being, they may well enough wear the name of Nothing. Wherefore the First and Fountain-being, justly appropriates to himself the name, I am; yea, tells us, He is, and there is none beside Him, therein leaving no other name than that of Nothing, unto Creatures.
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And it is the language not o• Philosophers only, but of the Holy Ghost concerning all the Nations of men, that they are as nothing, less than nothing, and vanity. What a scarcity then,
And it is the language not o• Philosophers only, but of the Holy Ghost Concerning all the nations of men, that they Are as nothing, less than nothing, and vanity. What a scarcity then,
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The visible and corporal beeing of man hath nothing steady or consistent in it. Consider his exterior frame and composition, he is, no time, all himself at once.
The visible and corporal being of man hath nothing steady or consistent in it. Consider his exterior frame and composition, he is, no time, all himself At once.
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Whence it would follow, that besides his statique individuating Principle (from which we are now to abstract) nothing of him remains; He is another thing;
Whence it would follow, that beside his static individuating Principle (from which we Are now to abstract) nothing of him remains; He is Another thing;
That we rejoyce in reference to one another, (even most nearly related, as the occasion and scope of his discourse teach us to understand him) but as if we rejoyced not,
That we rejoice in Referente to one Another, (even most nearly related, as the occasion and scope of his discourse teach us to understand him) but as if we rejoiced not,
every man at his best state is altogether vanity, walketh in a vain shew, disquieteth himself in vain, &c. Of all without exception 'tis pronounced man is like to vanity, his days are as a shadow that passeth away:
every man At his best state is altogether vanity, walks in a vain show, disquieteth himself in vain, etc. Of all without exception it's pronounced man is like to vanity, his days Are as a shadow that passes away:
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As Ecclesiastes often, of all sublunary things, vanity of vanities, &c. 2. But yet there is another notiof [ vain ], as it signifies useless, unprofitable, or to no purpose.
As Ecclesiastes often, of all sublunary things, vanity of vanities, etc. 2. But yet there is Another notiof [ vain ], as it signifies useless, unprofitable, or to no purpose.
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Of the former (neglecting the strictness of Philosophical disquisition) no more is intended to be said than may comport with the design of a popular discourse.
Of the former (neglecting the strictness of Philosophical disquisition) no more is intended to be said than may comport with the Design of a popular discourse.
for as the exility (and almost nothingness) of man's being considered according to that supposition, did best serve to express the vanity of it, in the former notion that hath been given of a vain thing: So the excellency,
for as the exility (and almost nothingness) of Man's being considered according to that supposition, did best serve to express the vanity of it, in the former notion that hath been given of a vain thing: So the excellency,
And if what shall be said herein, do, in the sequel, tend to destroy that above-mention'd supposition, (as it, being established, would destroy the prime glory of Humane Nature) it can only be said magna est veritas, &c. In the mean time we may take a view, in the nature of man,
And if what shall be said herein, do, in the sequel, tend to destroy that abovementioned supposition, (as it, being established, would destroy the prime glory of Humane Nature) it can only be said Magna est veritas, etc. In the mean time we may take a view, in the nature of man,
but directly contrary to their sensible appearances. 2. His power of determining himself, of chusing and refusing, according as things are estimated, and do appear to him.
but directly contrary to their sensible appearances. 2. His power of determining himself, of choosing and refusing, according as things Are estimated, and do appear to him.
as well as the peculiar nobleness and excellency is remarkable of the faculty it self. It hath, often for its object, things of the highest nature, purely spiritual and divine; Vertue, Religion, God himself.
as well as the peculiar nobleness and excellency is remarkable of the faculty it self. It hath, often for its Object, things of the highest nature, purely spiritual and divine; Virtue, Religion, God himself.
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but not by a meer not-willing of them (as meer brutal appetite also doth not-will them, which no way reaches the notion of a refusal) but by rejecting them, with a positive aversion,
but not by a mere not-willing of them (as mere brutal appetite also does not-will them, which no Way reaches the notion of a refusal) but by rejecting them, with a positive aversion,
And it is apparent this faculty hath the priviledg of determining it self; so as to be exempt from the necessitating influence of any thing forreign to it.
And it is apparent this faculty hath the privilege of determining it self; so as to be exempt from the necessitating influence of any thing foreign to it.
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The whole frame of government, all Legislation and distribution of publick Justice do depend. For take away this supposition, and these will presently appear most absurd, and unjust.
The Whole frame of government, all Legislation and distribution of public justice do depend. For take away this supposition, and these will presently appear most absurd, and unjust.
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With what solemnity are applications and addresses made to the Will of man upon all occasions? How is it courted and solicited and sued unto? But how absurd were it so to treat the other Creatures, that act by a necessity of Nature in all they do? to make supplications to the Wind,
With what solemnity Are applications and Addresses made to the Will of man upon all occasions? How is it courted and solicited and sued unto? But how absurd were it so to Treat the other Creatures, that act by a necessity of Nature in all they do? to make supplications to the Wind,
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And how unconceivable is it, that the minute particles of matter, in themselves, each of them destitute of any such powers, should by their mutual intercourse with one another, become furnisht with them!
And how unconceivable is it, that the minute particles of matter, in themselves, each of them destitute of any such Powers, should by their mutual intercourse with one Another, become furnished with them!
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as any matter is more subtil, and more swiftly and variously moved, it makes not a discernably nearer approach, (proportionably) to the faculty and power of reasoning? And that nothing more of an aptitude or tendency towards intelligence and wisdom, is to be perceived in an aspiring Flame,
as any matter is more subtle, and more swiftly and variously moved, it makes not a discernibly nearer approach, (proportionably) to the faculty and power of reasoning? And that nothing more of an aptitude or tendency towards intelligence and Wisdom, is to be perceived in an aspiring Flame,
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or a brisk Wind, than in a clod or a stone? If to understand, to define, to distinguish, to syllogize, be nothing else but the agitation and collision of the minute parts of rarified matter among one another;
or a brisk Wind, than in a clod or a stone? If to understand, to define, to distinguish, to syllogize, be nothing Else but the agitation and collision of the minute parts of rarified matter among one Another;
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and elaborated by the only immediate hand of Nature, so disposing the parts of matter in its constitution, that it should be able to perform the operations belonging to the mind of man.
and elaborated by the only immediate hand of Nature, so disposing the parts of matter in its constitution, that it should be able to perform the operations belonging to the mind of man.
But if we cannot with any tolerable pretence or shew of reason attribute these operations to any meer matter, that there must be somewhat else in man to which they may agree, that is distinct from his corruptible part;
But if we cannot with any tolerable pretence or show of reason attribute these operations to any mere matter, that there must be somewhat Else in man to which they may agree, that is distinct from his corruptible part;
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and that is therefore capable, by the advantage of its own nature of subsisting hereafter (while God shall continue to it an influence agreeable to its nature,
and that is Therefore capable, by the advantage of its own nature of subsisting hereafter (while God shall continue to it an influence agreeable to its nature,
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And in reason we are to expect, that what God hath appointed to be his proper end, should be such as is in it self most highly desirable, suitable to the utmost capacity of his nature,
And in reason we Are to expect, that what God hath appointed to be his proper end, should be such as is in it self most highly desirable, suitable to the utmost capacity of his nature,
Thus we must, at least, conceive it to have been in the primitive institution of man's end (unto which the expostulation hath reference, Wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?)
Thus we must, At least, conceive it to have been in the primitive Institution of Man's end (unto which the expostulation hath Referente, Wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?)
1. Sense is actually the great Dictator to the most of men, and defacto, determines them to the mark and scope which they pursue, and animates the whole pursuit.
1. Sense is actually the great Dictator to the most of men, and defacto, determines them to the mark and scope which they pursue, and animates the Whole pursuit.
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So that Reason hath no other hand in the business, than only as a slave to Sense, to form the design and contrive the methods which may most conduce to it,
So that Reason hath no other hand in the business, than only as a slave to Sense, to from the Design and contrive the methods which may most conduce to it,
And the appetitions of sense (wherein it hath so much mastery and dominion) are but such as we find enumerated 1 John 2. 16. the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, the pride of life.
And the appetitions of sense (wherein it hath so much mastery and dominion) Are but such as we find enumerated 1 John 2. 16. the lust of the Flesh, the lust of the eye, the pride of life.
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Now who can think the satisfying of these lusts the commensurate end of man? Who would not, upon the supposition of no higher, say with the Psalmist, Wherefore hast thou made all men in vain? To what purpose was it for him to live in the world a few years, upon this account only,
Now who can think the satisfying of these Lustiest the commensurate end of man? Who would not, upon the supposition of no higher, say with the Psalmist, Wherefore hast thou made all men in vain? To what purpose was it for him to live in the world a few Years, upon this account only,
but only heaped together, and so leaves not the world richer or poorer than he found it)? What is there in the applause and admiration of fools (as the greater part always are);
but only heaped together, and so leaves not the world Richer or Poorer than he found it)? What is there in the applause and admiration of Fools (as the greater part always Are);
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and never be heard of more? What? that he should come into the world furnisht with such powers and endowments for this? It were a like case as if one should be clad in scarlet to go to plough,
and never be herd of more? What? that he should come into the world furnished with such Powers and endowments for this? It were a like case as if one should be clad in scarlet to go to plough,
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Or how little is the gain when the labour and travel of so many years is all vanished and blown away with the last puff of his dying-breath? and the fruit that remains, is to have it said by those that survive, There lies learned dust? That any part of his acquisitions in that kind descend to others, little betters the case,
Or how little is the gain when the labour and travel of so many Years is all vanished and blown away with the last puff of his dying-breath? and the fruit that remains, is to have it said by those that survive, There lies learned dust? That any part of his acquisitions in that kind descend to Others, little betters the case,
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And also because, that by how much knowledg hath refin'd a man's soul, so much it is more sensible and perceptive of troublesome impressions from the disorderly state of things in the world;
And also Because, that by how much knowledge hath refined a Man's soul, so much it is more sensible and perceptive of troublesome impressions from the disorderly state of things in the world;
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By how much the worthier actions he performs, and by how much more he hath perfected and accomplisht himself with parts and promptitude for such actions;
By how much the Worthier actions he performs, and by how much more he hath perfected and accomplished himself with parts and promptitude for such actions;
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Of how little use are the Politician, the States-man, the Senator, the Judg, or the Eloquent man? If we lay aside the consideration of their subserviency to the keeping the world in a more composed and orderly state,
Of how little use Are the Politician, the Statesman, the Senator, the Judge, or the Eloquent man? If we lay aside the consideration of their subserviency to the keeping the world in a more composed and orderly state,
What matter were it what became of the world, whether it be wise or foolish, rich or poor, quiet or unquiet, govern'd or ungovern'd? Whoever should make their order and tranquillity their study,
What matter were it what became of the world, whither it be wise or foolish, rich or poor, quiet or unquiet, governed or ungoverned? Whoever should make their order and tranquillity their study,
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or that should intend their thoughts and endeavours to the finding out the exactest methods and rules of government and policy, should but do as they that should use a great deal of pains and art in the curious adorning,
or that should intend their thoughts and endeavours to the finding out the Exactest methods and rules of government and policy, should but do as they that should use a great deal of pains and art in the curious adorning,
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How can we think it worth a thought? or to be the subject of any rational design or care? Who would not rather bless himself in a (more rational) neglect,
How can we think it worth a Thought? or to be the Subject of any rational Design or care? Who would not rather bless himself in a (more rational) neglect,
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Yea, 3dly, If we suppose Religion (which we need not (because it is mentioned in this order) conceive exclusive of Reason, but rather perfective of it:
Yea, 3dly, If we suppose Religion (which we need not (Because it is mentioned in this order) conceive exclusive of Reason, but rather perfective of it:
How would even that, languish with the best, were the consideration of a future state laid aside, which, with so few, notwithstanding it, hath any efficacy at all to command and govern their lives? Religion terminates upon God:
How would even that, languish with the best, were the consideration of a future state laid aside, which, with so few, notwithstanding it, hath any efficacy At all to command and govern their lives? Religion terminates upon God:
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How great an allay and abatement must it needs be to the vigour and zeal of his affection, who shall with the most sincere devotedness apply himself to serve His interest and glory, to reflect upon the universal mortality of himself and mankind, without any hope of compensation to it by a future immortality?
How great an allay and abatement must it needs be to the vigour and zeal of his affection, who shall with the most sincere devotedness apply himself to serve His Interest and glory, to reflect upon the universal mortality of himself and mankind, without any hope of compensation to it by a future immortality?
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And if the propension of a man's soul be towards God under the latter notion also, in order to a satisfaction that shall thence accrew to himself (which design, both in the pursuit and execution of it, is so conjunct with the former, that it cannot be sever'd) It cannot but be an unspeakable diminution and check to the highest delights in this kind, to think how soon they shall have an end.
And if the propension of a Man's soul be towards God under the latter notion also, in order to a satisfaction that shall thence accrue to himself (which Design, both in the pursuit and execution of it, is so conjunct with the former, that it cannot be severed) It cannot but be an unspeakable diminution and check to the highest delights in this kind, to think how soon they shall have an end.
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What bitterness must this infuse into the most delicious sweetness our state could then admit! And by how much more free and large Grace should be in its present communications;
What bitterness must this infuse into the most delicious sweetness our state could then admit! And by how much more free and large Grace should be in its present communications;
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And be the more powerfully tempted to say, Lord, why was I made in vain? How faint and languid would endeavours be after the knowledg of that God, whom I may but only know,
And be the more powerfully tempted to say, Lord, why was I made in vain? How faint and languid would endeavours be After the knowledge of that God, whom I may but only know,
and rescue him from the power of sensible things, to engage him in the pursuit of that sanctity and purity which alone can qualifie him for converse with God, to bear him out in a conflict against the (more natural) inclinations of sense;
and rescue him from the power of sensible things, to engage him in the pursuit of that sanctity and purity which alone can qualify him for converse with God, to bear him out in a conflict against the (more natural) inclinations of sense;
When if with much labour and painful striving, much self-denial, a•d severity to the flesh, any disposition should be attained to relish divine pleasures;
When if with much labour and painful striving, much self-denial, a•d severity to the Flesh, any disposition should be attained to relish divine pleasures;
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And it is further to be considered, that since God hath given man a beeing capable of subsisting in another state (as doth appear by what hath been already said):
And it is further to be considered, that since God hath given man a being capable of subsisting in Another state (as does appear by what hath been already said):
Whence therefore, if we now circumscribe him within the limits of this present mortal state; or if, for argument's sake, we suppose eventually there is no other;
Whence Therefore, if we now circumscribe him within the Limits of this present Mortal state; or if, for argument's sake, we suppose eventually there is no other;
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2. Since the blessed God himself is to be considered as the principal Agent and Designer in this enquiry [ Why hast thou made all men in vain? ] It is with modest and humble reverence to be considered, what end worthy of that infinitely perfect Beeing, he may be supposed to have propounded to Himself, in forming such a Creature of so improvable a nature,
2. Since the blessed God himself is to be considered as the principal Agent and Designer in this enquiry [ Why hast thou made all men in vain? ] It is with modest and humble Reverence to be considered, what end worthy of that infinitely perfect Being, he may be supposed to have propounded to Himself, in forming such a Creature of so improvable a nature,
and enjoying himself in a blessed eternity, with a design to continue them only for some short space on earth, in a low imperfect state, wherein they shall be liable to sink still lower to the vilest debasement of their natures,
and enjoying himself in a blessed eternity, with a Design to continue them only for Some short Molle on earth, in a low imperfect state, wherein they shall be liable to sink still lower to the Vilest debasement of their nature's,
Benignity of nature, and a propension to the most unexpected acts of a merciful self-d•p••ision, when the case may require it, are the most comely ornaments of Princely Greatness,
Benignity of nature, and a propension to the most unexpected acts of a merciful self-d•p••ision, when the case may require it, Are the most comely Ornament of Princely Greatness,
so as if we should find him to assert any thing expresly of himself, which we know not how to reconcile with our own preconceived thoughts, therein to yeeld him the cause,
so as if we should find him to assert any thing expressly of himself, which we know not how to reconcile with our own preconceived thoughts, therein to yield him the cause,
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And hence that he can, in reference to himself, have no other inducement to such action, besides the complacency which he takes in diffusing his free communications, (for he exercises loving-kindness, judgment and righteousness in the earth, Jer. 9. 24, because he delights in these things);
And hence that he can, in Referente to himself, have no other inducement to such actium, beside the complacency which he Takes in diffusing his free communications, (for he exercises Lovingkindness, judgement and righteousness in the earth, Jer. 9. 24, Because he delights in these things);
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and the maintaining the just honour and reputation of his government over his Creatures, who as they are of him, and through him, must be all to him, that he may have glory for ever.
and the maintaining the just honour and reputation of his government over his Creatures, who as they Are of him, and through him, must be all to him, that he may have glory for ever.
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Yet how unwarrantably should we maim the notion of God, if we should conceive of him only, according to one Attribute, secluding the consideration of the rest!
Yet how unwarrantably should we maim the notion of God, if we should conceive of him only, according to one Attribute, secluding the consideration of the rest!
If nothing but Mercy should appear in his dispensations towards sinful man, so that every man might do what were good in his own eyes, without cause of fear to be called to account;
If nothing but Mercy should appear in his dispensations towards sinful man, so that every man might do what were good in his own eyes, without cause of Fear to be called to account;
what would be thought of God and Religion? Or how should we savour the notion of an impure Deity taking pleasure to indulge the wickedness of men? And if Justice alone have the whole management of Affairs,
what would be Thought of God and Religion? Or how should we savour the notion of an impure Deity taking pleasure to indulge the wickedness of men? And if justice alone have the Whole management of Affairs,
and of that love and duty which some souls do bear towards him? Or if Power should affect daily to shew it self in universal appearances and effects, in changing every hour the shapes of the Terrestrial Creatures, in perpetual quick innovations of the courses of the Celestial, with a thousand more kinds of prodigious events that might be the hourly effects of unlimited power;
and of that love and duty which Some Souls do bear towards him? Or if Power should affect daily to show it self in universal appearances and effects, in changing every hour the shapes of the Terrestrial Creatures, in perpetual quick innovations of the courses of the Celestial, with a thousand more Kinds of prodigious events that might be the hourly effects of unlimited power;
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How were the order of the World disturb•d, and how unlovely an Idea would it beget in every intelligent Creature, of him that made and rules it? Yet is it from no defect of Mercy, that all men are not equally favoured and blessed of God;
How were the order of the World disturb•d, and how unlovely an Idea would it beget in every intelligent Creature, of him that made and rules it? Yet is it from no defect of Mercy, that all men Are not equally favoured and blessed of God;
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nor of Justice, that a speedy vengeance is not taken on all; nor of Power, that the World is not filled with astonishing wonders every day; but rather from their unexcessiveness;
nor of justice, that a speedy vengeance is not taken on all; nor of Power, that the World is not filled with astonishing wonders every day; but rather from their unexcessiveness;
and that they make that blessed temperature where they reside, and are exercised in so exact proportion, that nothing is ever done unworthy of Him who is, at once, both perfectly Merciful,
and that they make that blessed temperature where they reside, and Are exercised in so exact proportion, that nothing is ever done unworthy of Him who is, At once, both perfectly Merciful,
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And the Divine Wisdom wherein it hath any End divers from that which his pure Goodness and Benignity towards his Creatures would incline him to (which also we must conceive it most intent to promote and further) cannot but have it chiefly in design;
And the Divine Wisdom wherein it hath any End diverse from that which his pure goodness and Benignity towards his Creatures would incline him to (which also we must conceive it most intent to promote and further) cannot but have it chiefly in Design;
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and that of reasonable Creatures, so to manage his government over these (which indeed are the only subjects of government in the strict and proper notion of it) as may most preserve his authority,
and that of reasonable Creatures, so to manage his government over these (which indeed Are the only subject's of government in the strict and proper notion of it) as may most preserve his Authority,
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1. How little would it tend to the begetting and setling that fear of God in the hearts of men, that were necessary to preserve his authority and government from a prophane contempt;
1. How little would it tend to the begetting and settling that Fear of God in the hearts of men, that were necessary to preserve his Authority and government from a profane contempt;
that those who profess and evidence the most entire devotedness to God, and pay the greatest observance and duty to him, become a common scorn upon this very account;
that those who profess and evidence the most entire devotedness to God, and pay the greatest observance and duty to him, become a Common scorn upon this very account;
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or be subject to him? And how unlike is this to the wisdom of the Supream Ruler, to expose his most Rightful and Soveraign Authority, to the fearless and insolent affronts of his own revolted Creatures, without any design of future reparation to it!
or be Subject to him? And how unlike is this to the Wisdom of the Supreme Ruler, to expose his most Rightful and Sovereign authority, to the fearless and insolent affronts of his own revolted Creatures, without any Design of future reparation to it!
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But he hath prevented the occasion of so reproachful a Censure, and thought fit to fill his Word and the Consciences of guilty sinners with threats and dreadful presages of a future judgment, and state of punishment.
But he hath prevented the occasion of so reproachful a Censure, and Thought fit to fill his Word and the Consciences of guilty Sinners with Treats and dreadful presages of a future judgement, and state of punishment.
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To which he is no less concern'd, both in point of wisdom and veracity (and I may add, of Legal Justice) to make the event correspond, that he may neither be found to have omitted any due course,
To which he is no less concerned, both in point of Wisdom and veracity (and I may add, of Legal justice) to make the event correspond, that he may neither be found to have omitted any due course,
2. Nor were there (in the case all along supposed) a more probable provision made, to conciliate and procure to the Divine Majesty the love which it is requisite he should have from the children of men.
2. Nor were there (in the case all along supposed) a more probable provision made, to conciliate and procure to the Divine Majesty the love which it is requisite he should have from the children of men.
but a sowr and sullen despondency, the extinction of all generous affection, and a temper more agreeable to a forc'd enthralment to some malignant insulting Genius,
but a sour and sullen despondency, the extinction of all generous affection, and a temper more agreeable to a forced enthralment to Some malignant insulting Genius,
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And every one will be ready to say, There is little of wisdom in that Government, the administration whereof is neither apt to beget fear or love in those that are subject to it:
And every one will be ready to say, There is little of Wisdom in that Government, the administration whereof is neither apt to beget Fear or love in those that Are Subject to it:
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2. And Secondly, How congruous and agreeable would this supposition prove to the Goodness of God? As that other Attribute of Wisdom doth more especially respect His own interest;
2. And Secondly, How congruous and agreeable would this supposition prove to the goodness of God? As that other Attribute of Wisdom does more especially respect His own Interest;
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And this free and generous Principle it is, which gives the first rise and beginning to all the designs any way respecting the wellbeing and happiness of Creatures, which,
And this free and generous Principle it is, which gives the First rise and beginning to all the designs any Way respecting the wellbeing and happiness of Creatures, which,
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then, infinite wisdom forms and manages to their full issues and accomplishment, guiding (as it were) the hand of Almighty Power in the execution of them.
then, infinite Wisdom forms and manages to their full issues and accomplishment, guiding (as it were) the hand of Almighty Power in the execution of them.
That there should be a Creation, we may conceive to be the first Dictate of this Immense Goodness, which afterwards diffuses it self through the whole, in communications agreeable to the nature of every Creature.
That there should be a Creation, we may conceive to be the First Dictate of this Immense goodness, which afterwards diffuses it self through the Whole, in communications agreeable to the nature of every Creature.
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It were neither difficult, nor enough, to reconcile the Hypothesis with strict Justice, which upon the ground of absolute dominion, may do what it will with its own:
It were neither difficult, nor enough, to reconcile the Hypothesis with strict justice, which upon the ground of absolute dominion, may do what it will with its own:
Not in degree: for who sees not that the nature of man is capable of greater things than he here enjoys? and where that capacity is rescued from the corruption that narrows and debases it,
Not in degree: for who sees not that the nature of man is capable of greater things than he Here enjoys? and where that capacity is rescued from the corruption that narrows and debases it,
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We that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened; not for that we would be unclothed (that is not enough, to be delivered out of the miseries of life, by laying down this passive part, is not that which will terminate their desires) but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.
We that Are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened; not for that we would be unclothed (that is not enough, to be Delivered out of the misery's of life, by laying down this passive part, is not that which will terminate their Desires) but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.
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and with-hold the suitable object? As if it were a pleasure to him to behold the work of his own hands spending it self in weary struglings towards him,
and withhold the suitable Object? As if it were a pleasure to him to behold the work of his own hands spending it self in weary strugglings towards him,
And who can think this a thing worthy of infinite and eternal Goodness? Besides (as hath been insisted before) that this torture, proceeding from so sad an expectation, cannot but be most grievous and afflictive to the best.
And who can think this a thing worthy of infinite and Eternal goodness? Beside (as hath been insisted before) that this torture, proceeding from so sad an expectation, cannot but be most grievous and afflictive to the best.
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If any yet, fall hereafter into a state to which they would prefer perpetual annihilation, in as much as it is wholly by their own default, it no way reflects upon Divine Goodness.
If any yet, fallen hereafter into a state to which they would prefer perpetual annihilation, in as much as it is wholly by their own default, it no Way reflects upon Divine goodness.
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as it would upon a man, especially a Ruler over others, if that which we call good nature were conjunct with stolidity, or an insensibleness of whatsoever affronts to his Person and Government.
as it would upon a man, especially a Ruler over Others, if that which we call good nature were conjunct with stolidity, or an insensibleness of whatsoever affronts to his Person and Government.
If any would imagine to themselves an expedient, by supposing an eternal succession of humane generations, upon whom the Wisdom and Goodness of God might have a perpetual exercise in the government and sustentation of them for their appointed times:
If any would imagine to themselves an expedient, by supposing an Eternal succession of humane generations, upon whom the Wisdom and goodness of God might have a perpetual exercise in the government and sustentation of them for their appointed times:
whom his bounty sustains agreeably to their natures, who have no foresight of their own cessation from being, to keep them in a continual death by the expectation of it.
whom his bounty sustains agreeably to their nature's, who have no foresight of their own cessation from being, to keep them in a continual death by the expectation of it.
And though each individual of them do not actually so, it is sufficient that the several kinds of them are naturally apt thereto, which are propagated according to a setled course and Law of Nature in their individuals.
And though each Individu of them do not actually so, it is sufficient that the several Kinds of them Are naturally apt thereto, which Are propagated according to a settled course and Law of Nature in their individuals.
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Of his dealing so hardly with them, that he hath procured to love him. Of his never vindicating their high contempt, that spent their days in rebellion against him.
Of his dealing so hardly with them, that he hath procured to love him. Of his never vindicating their high contempt, that spent their days in rebellion against him.
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For far be it from us to think the wise and holy God hath given being to man (and consequently exercised a long continued series of Providence thorough so many successive Ages towards him) in vain.
For Far be it from us to think the wise and holy God hath given being to man (and consequently exercised a long continued series of Providence through so many successive Ages towards him) in vain.
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and whatsoever practise would be consequent thereto. That is, to conclude, That certainly there must be another state after this; and accordingly steer our course.
and whatsoever practice would be consequent thereto. That is, to conclude, That Certainly there must be Another state After this; and accordingly steer our course.
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That man was put into this terrestrial state and dwelling, by the wise and righteous designation of his great Creator and Lord, that his Loyalty to him amidst the temptations and enticements of sensible things, might be tried a while:
That man was put into this terrestrial state and Dwelling, by the wise and righteous designation of his great Creator and Lord, that his Loyalty to him amid the temptations and enticements of sensible things, might be tried a while:
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And testifies his reconcileableness, and perswades a reconciliation upon such terms, and by so endearing Mediu••s as might melt and molli•ie hearts of Adamant;
And Testifies his reconcileableness, and persuades a reconciliation upon such terms, and by so endearing Mediu••s as might melt and molli•ie hearts of Adamant;
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So are the glorious issues of God's dispensation towards man, and the wise and merciful conduct of his equal Government, worthily celebrated through the days of Eternity with just acclamations and praises.
So Are the glorious issues of God's Dispensation towards man, and the wise and merciful conduct of his equal Government, worthily celebrated through the days of Eternity with just acclamations and praises.
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and we puzzle our selves to assign a reason why such a Creature was made a reasonable Being, capable of an everlasting duration, to visit the world only, and vanish;
and we puzzle our selves to assign a reason why such a Creature was made a reasonable Being, capable of an everlasting duration, to visit the world only, and vanish;
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If yet our eye follow him through the darker paths of the Region of Death, till at the next appearance we behold him cloathed with immortality, and fitted to an endless state, the wonder is over, and our amusement quickly ceases.
If yet our eye follow him through the Darker paths of the Region of Death, till At the next appearance we behold him clothed with immortality, and fitted to an endless state, the wonder is over, and our amusement quickly ceases.
Surely he that m•••e this great Universe, and dispos'd all the sorts, stations, and motions o• Creatures in it, in so exquisite order and method, cannot but be a most perfectly wise and intellectual Ag•nt,
Surely he that m•••e this great Universe, and disposed all the sorts, stations, and motions o• Creatures in it, in so exquisite order and method, cannot but be a most perfectly wise and intellectual Ag•nt,
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much less when all the inferior Creatures have Ends visibly answering the exigency of their natures, to have made so excellent a Creature as Man (the nobler part of his lower Creation) in vain;
much less when all the inferior Creatures have Ends visibly answering the exigency of their nature's, to have made so excellent a Creature as Man (the Nobler part of his lower Creation) in vain;
that He only should be without his proportionable end, and after a short continuance in being, return to nothing, without leaving it conjecturable what he was made for.
that He only should be without his proportionable end, and After a short Continuance in being, return to nothing, without leaving it conjecturable what he was made for.
This were so intolerable an incongruity, and so unlike the footsteps that every where else appear of the Divine wisdom and goodness, that we cannot but enquire further into this matter,
This were so intolerable an incongruity, and so unlike the footsteps that every where Else appear of the Divine Wisdom and Goodness, that we cannot but inquire further into this matter,
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and his most peculiar and essential Per•ections, that unless we were further put to prove the existence of a God (which to them that are rational need not,
and his most peculiar and essential Per•ections, that unless we were further put to prove the existence of a God (which to them that Are rational need not,
2. Wherefore the further use we have to make of the matter proposed, is in reference to our Practice: Which it may fi•ly serve both to correct and reprove, and also to direct and guide.
2. Wherefore the further use we have to make of the matter proposed, is in Referente to our Practice: Which it may fi•ly serve both to correct and reprove, and also to Direct and guide.
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1. It administers the ground of just rebuke, that since if we terminate our thoughts and designs upon things, only on this side the grave, it would seem we were wholly made in vain, we do yet so generally employ our cares and endeavours about such things,
1. It administers the ground of just rebuke, that since if we terminate our thoughts and designs upon things, only on this side the grave, it would seem we were wholly made in vain, we do yet so generally employ our Cares and endeavours about such things,
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Can we, in sober reason, think we were made only for such Ends as the most only pursue? Have we any pretence to think so? Or can it enter into our souls to believe it? Would not men be ashamed to profess such a belief? Or to have it written in their foreheads, These are the only ends they are capable of? Then might one read, Such a man born to put others in mind of his Predecessor's Name;
Can we, in Sobrium reason, think we were made only for such Ends as the most only pursue? Have we any pretence to think so? Or can it enter into our Souls to believe it? Would not men be ashamed to profess such a belief? Or to have it written in their foreheads, These Are the only ends they Are capable of? Then might one read, Such a man born to put Others in mind of his Predecessor's Name;
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to run after Hawks and Dogs, or spend the time which their weariness redeems from converse with Brutes, in making themselves such, by drinking away the little residue of Wit and Reason they have left;
to run After Hawks and Dogs, or spend the time which their weariness redeems from converse with Brutus's, in making themselves such, by drinking away the little residue of Wit and Reason they have left;
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mixing with this gentile exercise, their impure and scurrilous Drolleries, that they m•y befriend one another with the kind occasion of proving themselves to be yet of Humane Race, by this only demonstration remaining to them, that they can laugh.
mixing with this gentile exercise, their impure and scurrilous Drolleries, that they m•y befriend one Another with the kind occasion of proving themselves to be yet of Humane Raze, by this only demonstration remaining to them, that they can laugh.
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As if they had perswaded themselves into an opinion, That because they have had so prosperous success in the high atchievements of conquering their humanity,
As if they had persuaded themselves into an opinion, That Because they have had so prosperous success in the high achievements of conquering their humanity,
For what absurdity can be compassed in a thought, greater than what appears in a course of life managed in perpetual hostility to all Principles of Reason and Humanity? And either they must own all the impious solly of such thoughts;
For what absurdity can be compassed in a Thought, greater than what appears in a course of life managed in perpetual hostility to all Principles of Reason and Humanity? And either they must own all the impious solly of such thoughts;
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or confess, upon other accounts, an equal inf•tuation in their thinking-faculty it self. For either they think their course justifiable, or they do not.
or confess, upon other accounts, an equal inf•tuation in their thinking-faculty it self. For either they think their course justifiable, or they do not.
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If they do, how fatally are all things inverted in their depraved minds? Wisdom and Folly, Vertue and Vice, Good and Evil, seem to them transform'd into one another,
If they do, how fatally Are all things inverted in their depraved minds? Wisdom and Folly, Virtue and Vice, Good and Evil, seem to them transformed into one Another,
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as to acknowledg only such a Deity (the Author and Ruler of all things) whose favour were worth nothing? or to be procured by affronts? to whom contempt were a sacrifice? and the violation of whatsoever is Sacred, the most effectual propitiation? or acknowledg him for a God whom they hope to overpower,
as to acknowledge only such a Deity (the Author and Ruler of all things) whose favour were worth nothing? or to be procured by affronts? to whom contempt were a sacrifice? and the violation of whatsoever is Sacred, the most effectual propitiation? or acknowledge him for a God whom they hope to overpower,
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as that two and two make four? Or what imagination can be too absurd to have place in that mind that can imagine this Creation to be a casualty? He would be thought besides himself that should say the same of the composition of a Clock,
as that two and two make four? Or what imagination can be too absurd to have place in that mind that can imagine this Creation to be a casualty? He would be Thought beside himself that should say the same of the composition of a Clock,
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But if they do not justifie themselves, to what purpose is it further to press them with absurdities, that persist in constant self-contradiction? or that have not so much left them of rational sensation,
But if they do not justify themselves, to what purpose is it further to press them with absurdities, that persist in constant self-contradiction? or that have not so much left them of rational sensation,
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as to feel in their own minds the pressure of the very greatest absurdity? If they only presume they do well, because they have never askt themselves the question,
as to feel in their own minds the pressure of the very greatest absurdity? If they only presume they do well, Because they have never asked themselves the question,
than to contemplate himself, and taking notice there is such a Creature in the world, furnished with such abilities and powers, to consider, What was I made for? What am I to pitch upon as my proper End? Nor any thing appear more horrid to him,
than to contemplate himself, and taking notice there is such a Creature in the world, furnished with such abilities and Powers, to Consider, What was I made for? What am I to pitch upon as my proper End? Nor any thing appear more horrid to him,
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2. It may also be improv'd to the directing of our Practice. For which purpose we may hence take this general Rule, That it be such as becomes the expectation of a future state.
2. It may also be improved to the directing of our Practice. For which purpose we may hence take this general Rule, That it be such as becomes the expectation of a future state.
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and had no proper business in it? What ingenuous persons would not blush to be always in the posture of an useless hang-by? to be still hanging on, where he hath nothing to do? that if he be asked, Sir, what's your business here? he hath nothing to say?
and had no proper business in it? What ingenuous Persons would not blush to be always in the posture of an useless hangby? to be still hanging on, where he hath nothing to do? that if he be asked, Sir, what's your business Here? he hath nothing to say?
Or how can we bear it, to live as if we came into the world by chance? or rather by mistake? As though our Creation had been a misadventure, a thing that would not have been done, had it been better thought on? And that our Maker had overshot himself,
Or how can we bear it, to live as if we Come into the world by chance? or rather by mistake? As though our Creation had been a misadventure, a thing that would not have been done, had it been better Thought on? And that our Maker had overshot himself,
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or any reverence for his Maker, could endure either to undergo the reproach, or be guilty of the blasphemy which this would import? And who can acquit himself of the one or the other, that lives not in some measure agreeably to the expectation of somewhat beyond this present life? Let us therefore gird up the loins of our minds,
or any Reverence for his Maker, could endure either to undergo the reproach, or be guilty of the blasphemy which this would import? And who can acquit himself of the one or the other, that lives not in Some measure agreeably to the expectation of somewhat beyond this present life? Let us Therefore gird up the loins of our minds,
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Nor is a design for an immortal state so mean and inglorious, or so irrational and void of a solid ground, that we have any cause either to decline or conceal it;
Nor is a Design for an immortal state so mean and inglorious, or so irrational and void of a solid ground, that we have any cause either to decline or conceal it;
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Truly great and generous spirits know how to carry under Secular Honour with that prudent and graceful decorum as shall signifie a just owning of themselves without insolence towards others.
Truly great and generous spirits know how to carry under Secular Honour with that prudent and graceful decorum as shall signify a just owning of themselves without insolence towards Others.
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We should endeavour the excellency of a spirit refin'd from earth and dross, and aspiring towards a state of immortality, may express it self; and shine in its native lustre; with its own, not with borrowed beams; with a constant, even, natural;
We should endeavour the excellency of a Spirit refined from earth and dross, and aspiring towards a state of immortality, may express it self; and shine in its native lustre; with its own, not with borrowed beams; with a constant, even, natural;
And verily, since the vile sons of the earth, the men of sense, that aim at no other end than to gratifie their brutal appetite with such pleasure as is only to be compass'd within a short li••s-time in this world;
And verily, since the vile Sons of the earth, the men of sense, that aim At no other end than to gratify their brutal appetite with such pleasure as is only to be compassed within a short li••s-time in this world;
How much were it beneath the state and spirit of the sons of God, that are worthily designing for a glorious immortality, to be ashamed of their glory? or think of stealing a passage to Heaven in the dark? No;
How much were it beneath the state and Spirit of the Sons of God, that Are worthily designing for a glorious immortality, to be ashamed of their glory? or think of stealing a passage to Heaven in the dark? No;
Those worthy souls that in former (and darker) days were engaged in seeking the Heavenly Countrey, thought it became them to confess themselves pilgrims and strangers on the earth:
Those worthy Souls that in former (and Darker) days were engaged in seeking the Heavenly Country, Thought it became them to confess themselves pilgrim's and Strangers on the earth:
Which confession and plain declaration, we need not understand to be meerly verbal, but practical and real also, such as might be understood to be the language of their lives,
Which Confessi and plain declaration, we need not understand to be merely verbal, but practical and real also, such as might be understood to be the language of their lives,
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1. That we endeavour for a calm indifferency and dispassionate temper of mind towards the various objects and affairs that belong to this present life.
1. That we endeavour for a Cam indifferency and dispassionate temper of mind towards the various objects and affairs that belong to this present life.
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But it should be endeavour'd, that the passions which are not to be rooted up (because they are of Nature's planting) be yet so discreetly check't and deprest, that they grow not to that enormous tallness,
But it should be endeavoured, that the passion which Are not to be rooted up (Because they Are of Nature's planting) be yet so discreetly checked and depressed, that they grow not to that enormous tallness,
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and we be never so affected with any thing, but that the object may still be able to warrant and justifie the affection, both for the nature and degree of it.
and we be never so affected with any thing, but that the Object may still be able to warrant and justify the affection, both for the nature and degree of it.
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The pursuit of so d•spicable a trifle, with violent and peremptory desire, so as hereby to suffer a diversion from our design for another world, is to make our eternal hope less than nothing (For to any man's calm and sober thoughts this will be found as little).
The pursuit of so d•spicable a trifle, with violent and peremptory desire, so as hereby to suffer a diversion from our Design for Another world, is to make our Eternal hope less than nothing (For to any Man's Cam and Sobrium thoughts this will be found as little).
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that is, when we so indulge this odd, irrational, this wildly sanciful, and purely humoursome appetite (of which no man can give any tolerable account), that it becomes ravenous,
that is, when we so indulge this odd, irrational, this wildly sanciful, and purely humoursome appetite (of which no man can give any tolerable account), that it becomes ravenous,
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and makes an idle doting about he knows not what, or why, his main business. Especially when Conscience it self becomes a sacrifice to this impure, unhallowed Idol;
and makes an idle doting about he knows not what, or why, his main business. Especially when Conscience it self becomes a sacrifice to this impure, unhallowed Idol;
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Yet (if herein we will take upon us to pass a judgment upon other men) it will be no way ingenuous or just, that in smaller and disputable matters, we make our own apprehensions a measure and standard to them.
Yet (if herein we will take upon us to pass a judgement upon other men) it will be no Way ingenuous or just, that in smaller and disputable matters, we make our own apprehensions a measure and standard to them.
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They are commonly aptest to do so, who have least studied the matter, and have nothing but their ignorant confidence to intitle them to the Dictator's Chair;
They Are commonly aptest to do so, who have least studied the matter, and have nothing but their ignorant confidence to entitle them to the Dictator's Chair;
where, however, having placed themselves ▪ they liberally bestow their censures and reproaches on all that think ir not fit to throw away their own eyes,
where, however, having placed themselves ▪ they liberally bestow their censures and Reproaches on all that think ir not fit to throw away their own eyes,
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And that they cannot but have some base design, who in any thing presume to swerve from their judgment, especially if the advantage, in any temporal respect, happen to lye on that side from which they dissent.
And that they cannot but have Some base Design, who in any thing presume to swerve from their judgement, especially if the advantage, in any temporal respect, happen to lie on that side from which they dissent.
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as a brave and generous disdain of stooping to the lure of present emolument, so as thereby to be drawn into any the least thing which he judges not disensible by the severest Rules of Reason and Religion;
as a brave and generous disdain of stooping to the lure of present emolument, so as thereby to be drawn into any the least thing which he judges not disensible by the Severest Rules of Reason and Religion;
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It is enough if one find himself, by difficulties which he cannot master, constrained to dissent from persons above exception wise and pious, placidly,
It is enough if one find himself, by difficulties which he cannot master, constrained to dissent from Persons above exception wise and pious, placidly,
Having, yet, to relieve him against that supposition, the clearness of his own spirit, the conscience of his innocency of any ill disposition or design;
Having, yet, to relieve him against that supposition, the clearness of his own Spirit, the conscience of his innocency of any ill disposition or Design;
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and how little cause he hath of glorying, if he know in this matter more than others, who, possibly, know ten times more than he, in far greater and more important matters.
and how little cause he hath of glorying, if he know in this matter more than Others, who, possibly, know ten times more than he, in Far greater and more important matters.
And it is upon the same ground, equally unbecoming them that pretend to this hope, to be visibly concern'd and discompos'd for losses and disappointments they may meet with in this kind,
And it is upon the same ground, equally unbecoming them that pretend to this hope, to be visibly concerned and discomposed for losses and disappointments they may meet with in this kind,
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It becomes them that reckon their good things are to come hereafter, to shew by their equal deportment and cheerful aspect in any such case, that they apprehend not themselves toucht in their most considerable Interests.
It becomes them that reckon their good things Are to come hereafter, to show by their equal deportment and cheerful aspect in any such case, that they apprehend not themselves touched in their most considerable Interests.
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and though further trouble and danger threaten them in the same kind, They should evidence how much it is above the power either of chance or malice, not only to make them miserable,
and though further trouble and danger threaten them in the same kind, They should evidence how much it is above the power either of chance or malice, not only to make them miserable,
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That it only depends on the inward constitution and frame of their own spirits, attempered to the blessed objects of the invisible world, whereby they have the assurance of enjoying them fully hereafter,
That it only depends on the inward constitution and frame of their own spirits, attempered to the blessed objects of the invisible world, whereby they have the assurance of enjoying them Fully hereafter,
A prudent reservednes and restraint, so as that what shall cause with others an unbeseeming transport, and diffusion of themselves, be entertain'd, not with a Cynical morosity,
A prudent reservedness and restraint, so as that what shall cause with Others an unbeseeming transport, and diffusion of themselves, be entertained, not with a Cynical morosity,
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As, though in prudence and good manners, we would abstain from provoking affronts towards an American Sachim, or Sagamore, if we did travel or converse in their Countrey;
As, though in prudence and good manners, we would abstain from provoking affronts towards an American Sachim, or Sagamore, if we did travel or converse in their Country;
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especially he who were himself a Courtier and Favourite to his much more glorious Soveraign, whom he is shortly to attend at home, could have no great temptation to sue for Offices and Honours,
especially he who were himself a Courtier and Favourite to his much more glorious Sovereign, whom he is shortly to attend At home, could have no great temptation to sue for Offices and Honours,
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It can surely no way become one who seeks and expects the honour and glory which is conjunct with immortality, to be fond of the airy titles that poor Mortals are wont to please themselves with;
It can surely no Way become one who seeks and expects the honour and glory which is conjunct with immortality, to be found of the airy titles that poor Mortals Are wont to please themselves with;
and place his Heaven in the disdainful favours of him, who, it may be, places his own as much in thy homage (so that it befalls into the Supplicant's power to be his Creator whose Creature he affects to be).
and place his Heaven in the disdainful favours of him, who, it may be, places his own as much in thy homage (so that it befalls into the Supplicant's power to be his Creator whose Creature he affects to be).
bestowing, there, only the transient glance of a careless or a compassionate eye, and still reserving their intent steddy views for the glorious hope set before them.
bestowing, there, only the Transient glance of a careless or a compassionate eye, and still reserving their intent steady views for the glorious hope Set before them.
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no further minding (either the constitution or administration of Government) than as the Interest of the universal Ruler, the weal and safety of their Prince or Countrey are concerned in them ▪ But how many under the specious pretence of a publike spirit, make it their whole business to inspect and pry into these affairs,
no further minding (either the constitution or administration of Government) than as the Interest of the universal Ruler, the weal and safety of their Prince or Country Are concerned in them ▪ But how many under the specious pretence of a public Spirit, make it their Whole business to inspect and pry into these affairs,
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Reduce them to a despair here, and (so little communion have they with the affairs of that other Countrey) the most specious inviting representation that can be made to them of the world to come, hinders not,
Reduce them to a despair Here, and (so little communion have they with the affairs of that other Country) the most specious inviting representation that can be made to them of the world to come, hinders not,
And if there be a suspition of an aptness or inclination to intermeddle in them to their prejudice to whom that part belongs, can heartily say to it (as the Philosopher to the jealous Tyrant) We of this Academy are not at leisure to mind so mean things.
And if there be a suspicion of an aptness or inclination to intermeddle in them to their prejudice to whom that part belongs, can heartily say to it (as the Philosopher to the jealous Tyrant) We of this Academy Are not At leisure to mind so mean things.
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but a rational faith, and a sober well instructed mind) of the World dissolving, Monarchies and Kingdoms breaking up, Thrones tumbling, Crowns and Scepters lying as neglected things.
but a rational faith, and a Sobrium well instructed mind) of the World dissolving, Monarchies and Kingdoms breaking up, Thrones tumbling, Crowns and Sceptres lying as neglected things.
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He hath a Telescope through which he can behold the glorious appearance of the Supream Judg, the solemn state of his Majestick Person, the splendid pomp of his magnificent and vastly numerous retinue;
He hath a Telescope through which he can behold the glorious appearance of the Supreme Judge, the solemn state of his Majestic Person, the splendid pomp of his magnificent and vastly numerous retinue;
The many Myriads of joyful Expectants arising, changing, putting on glory, taking wing, and contending upwards, to joyn themselves to the triumphant Heavenly Hoast: The Judgment set: The Books opened:
The many Myriads of joyful Expectants arising, changing, putting on glory, taking wing, and contending upward, to join themselves to the triumphant Heavenly Host: The Judgement Set: The Books opened:
Though he will not neglect the duty of his own place, is heartily concerned to have the knowledg and fear of God more generally obtained in this apostate world;
Though he will not neglect the duty of his own place, is heartily concerned to have the knowledge and Fear of God more generally obtained in this apostate world;
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than one would, passing by a swarm of Flyes, which hath the longest wings, or which excels the rest in sprightliness or briskness of motion ▪ And for himself, he can insert this among his most serious thanksgivings, That while the care is incumbent on others, of watching over the publike peace and safety, he may sit still,
than one would, passing by a swarm of Flies, which hath the longest wings, or which excels the rest in sprightliness or briskness of motion ▪ And for himself, he can insert this among his most serious thanksgivings, That while the care is incumbent on Others, of watching over the public peace and safety, he may fit still,
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As if notwithstanding all that the Divine Goodness hath promised concerning the future inheritance of the free and heavenborn Seed, This did still lye nearest our hearts, O that Ishmael might live in thy sight!
As if notwithstanding all that the Divine goodness hath promised Concerning the future inheritance of the free and Heavenborn Seed, This did still lie nearest our hearts, Oh that Ishmael might live in thy sighed!
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and would signifie as if so absurd a conceit had past with us into a setled judgment, That a reasonable immortal spirit was created only to tend and serve a Brute.
and would signify as if so absurd a conceit had passed with us into a settled judgement, That a reasonable immortal Spirit was created only to tend and serve a Brutus.
It is monstrous to behold, with how common consent multitudes that professedly agree in the belief of the immortal nature of their souls, do yet agree to debase and enslave them to the meanest servility to their mortal bodies;
It is monstrous to behold, with how Common consent Multitudes that professedly agree in the belief of the immortal nature of their Souls, do yet agree to debase and enslave them to the Meanest servility to their Mortal bodies;
For observe the designs they drive, and what is the tendency of their actions and affairs (whence the judgment is to be made concerning their inward thoughts, deliberations,
For observe the designs they drive, and what is the tendency of their actions and affairs (whence the judgement is to be made Concerning their inward thoughts, deliberations,
and resolves) and is not the body the measure and mark of them all? What import or signification is there in this course, of a design for futurity? And (which increases the folly of it to a wonder) they can make a shift to go on thus from year to year,
and resolves) and is not the body the measure and mark of them all? What import or signification is there in this course, of a Design for futurity? And (which increases the folly of it to a wonder) they can make a shift to go on thus from year to year,
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and more minding our journey, and home, than our entertainment in our Inn. Contentedly bearing the want of bodily accommodations, that are not easily to be compass'd,
and more minding our journey, and home, than our entertainment in our Inn. Contentedly bearing the want of bodily accommodations, that Are not Easily to be compassed,
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and the pressure of unavoidable bodily infirmities; not much pitying our selves because of them; nor deeply regretting it, if wants and pains pinch our flesh;
and the pressure of unavoidable bodily infirmities; not much pitying our selves Because of them; nor deeply regretting it, if Wants and pains pinch our Flesh;
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3. That we set our selves with the whole intention of our souls, to mind the concernments of the future state, the invisible things of the other world;
3. That we Set our selves with the Whole intention of our Souls, to mind the concernments of the future state, the invisible things of the other world;
For how highly justifiable and becoming is it, that we principally mind the state and things we were made for? We should therefore make these familiar to our selves,
For how highly justifiable and becoming is it, that we principally mind the state and things we were made for? We should Therefore make these familiar to our selves,
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Recounting often, how unworthy it is of them to grovel in the dust, or chuse the objects of their converse by such measures only as are taken from sense.
Recounting often, how unworthy it is of them to grovel in the dust, or choose the objects of their converse by such measures only as Are taken from sense.
Methinks they should be ashamed to alledg it, who consider themselves furnished with an intellectual power that doth, in many other instances, controle the judgment of sense, and impeach it of falshood.
Methinks they should be ashamed to allege it, who Consider themselves furnished with an intellectual power that does, in many other instances, control the judgement of sense, and impeach it of falsehood.
How is it then, that we think it not immodest to oppose the apprehensions of our dull and incapacious sense, to the common faith and reason of all good and wise men, that are or have been in the world,
How is it then, that we think it not immodest to oppose the apprehensions of our dull and incapacious sense, to the Common faith and reason of all good and wise men, that Are or have been in the world,
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as well as our own? If we have not seen what the state of things is in the other world, are we not told? And have we not enough to assure us, that 'tis He hath told us, whose nature cannot suffer him to impose upon us,
as well as our own? If we have not seen what the state of things is in the other world, Are we not told? And have we not enough to assure us, that it's He hath told us, whose nature cannot suffer him to impose upon us,
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or represent things otherwise than they are? Who else can be the Author of so common a perswasion? I• any man had been the first Inventor of the opinion, That there is another state of things to succeed to this;
or represent things otherwise than they Are? Who Else can be the Author of so Common a persuasion? I• any man had been the First Inventor of the opinion, That there is Another state of things to succeed to this;
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How intirely are mens spirits taken up many times about meaner matters, whereof they have only a (much more uncertain and •allible) report from one another? What pretence can we have, less to regard ▪ the testimony of Him that made us, discovering to us things so great,
How entirely Are men's spirits taken up many times about meaner matters, whereof they have only a (much more uncertain and •allible) report from one Another? What pretence can we have, less to regard ▪ the testimony of Him that made us, discovering to us things so great,
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so important, so rational in themselves, even though they had not been so expresly revealed? Let us therefore d•ive the matter to a clear and short issue,
so important, so rational in themselves, even though they had not been so expressly revealed? Let us Therefore d•ive the matter to a clear and short issue,
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to let th•m languish under w•••ing distemp•rs, or lye as the S•uggard's Field, overgrown with thorus and b•iars, is as vile a sl•rr as we can put upon our selves and our own profession.
to let th•m languish under w•••ing distemp•rs, or lie as the S•uggard's Field, overgrown with thorus and b•iars, is as vile a sl•rr as we can put upon our selves and our own profession.
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Especially we should not be satisfied, till we find in our selves a refinedness from this earth, a thorough purgation from all undue degrees of sensual inclination and affection;
Especially we should not be satisfied, till we find in our selves a refinedness from this earth, a thorough purgation from all undue Degrees of sensual inclination and affection;
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high complacency in God, fervent love, a worshipping posture of soul, formed to the veneration of the eternal Wisdom, Goodness, Power, Holiness, profound humility, and abnegation of our selves;
high complacency in God, fervent love, a worshipping posture of soul, formed to the veneration of the Eternal Wisdom, goodness, Power, Holiness, profound humility, and abnegation of our selves;
Every way suitable to the blissful Regions, where nothing but perfect purity, entire devotedness to God, love, goodness, benignity, well-pleasedness, order,
Every Way suitable to the blissful Regions, where nothing but perfect purity, entire devotedness to God, love, Goodness, benignity, Well-pleasedness, order,
This we ought to be constantly intent upon, as the business of our lives, our daily work, to get our spirits so attempered and fi•ted to Heaven, that if we be asked, What design we drive? What are we doing? We may be able to make this true answer, We are dressing our selves for Eternity:
This we ought to be constantly intent upon, as the business of our lives, our daily work, to get our spirits so attempered and fi•ted to Heaven, that if we be asked, What Design we drive? What Are we doing? We may be able to make this true answer, We Are dressing our selves for Eternity:
How worthy and commendable an ambition were it to be always aspiring? not to rest or take up beneath the highest pitch of attainable excellency in these kinds, reckoning every degree thereof a due to our natures;
How worthy and commendable an ambition were it to be always aspiring? not to rest or take up beneath the highest pitch of attainable excellency in these Kinds, reckoning every degree thereof a due to our nature's;
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And should we, pretending to such an expectation, omit such endeavours of preparing our selves, it were alike thing as if an unbred Peasant should go about to thrust himself, with an expectation of high Honours and Preferments, into the Prince's Court;
And should we, pretending to such an expectation, omit such endeavours of preparing our selves, it were alike thing as if an unbred Peasant should go about to thrust himself, with an expectation of high Honours and Preferments, into the Prince's Court;
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Are we conscious of no unfitn•ss for that blessed state? To dwell in the presence of the holy God? To be associated with the H•av•nly Assembly of pure intellectual spirits? To consort and joyn with them in their celebrations and triumphant Songs? Can we espy no such thing in our selves,
are we conscious of no unfitn•ss for that blessed state? To dwell in the presence of the holy God? To be associated with the H•av•nly Assembly of pure intellectual spirits? To consort and join with them in their celebrations and triumphant Songs? Can we espy no such thing in our selves,
as an earthy mind, aversation to God, as pride, disdain, wrath, or envy, admiration of our selves, aptness to seek our own things, with the neglect of others,
as an earthy mind, aversation to God, as pride, disdain, wrath, or envy, admiration of our selves, aptness to seek our own things, with the neglect of Others,
but set our selves to our preparatory work? To set our watches, make our observations, take strict notice of all the deflections and obliquities of our spirits, settle our methods,
but Set our selves to our preparatory work? To Set our watches, make our observations, take strict notice of all the deflections and obliquities of our spirits, settle our methods,
If a man be to change his dwelling, employment, condition, common discretion will put him upon thinking how to comport with the place, business, converse,
If a man be to change his Dwelling, employment, condition, Common discretion will put him upon thinking how to comport with the place, business, converse,
But what so great change as this can the nature of man admit? That a soul, long shut up in flesh, is now to go forth from its earthly Mansion, and return no more;
But what so great change as this can the nature of man admit? That a soul, long shut up in Flesh, is now to go forth from its earthly Mansion, and return no more;
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Is it our best way of ingratiating our selves with him, to neglect him, and live as without him in the world? To keep our selves strangers to him all our days, with a purpose only of flying to him at last,
Is it our best Way of ingratiating our selves with him, to neglect him, and live as without him in the world? To keep our selves Strangers to him all our days, with a purpose only of flying to him At last,
when all things else that were wont to please us, are vanished and gone? And if we could suppose his Wisdom and Justice to admit his forgiving so provoking contempt of him,
when all things Else that were wont to please us, Are vanished and gone? And if we could suppose his Wisdom and justice to admit his forgiving so provoking contempt of him,
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yet can it be supposed, that its own habitual aversation to him, could allow it to be happy in him? Especially being increased and confirmed by its consciousness and sense of guilt? How can these but make it banish it self,
yet can it be supposed, that its own habitual aversation to him, could allow it to be happy in him? Especially being increased and confirmed by its consciousness and sense of guilt? How can these but make it banish it self,
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and hidden from his sight, and be an everlasting tormentor to it self? Can we be happy in him whom we do not love? or love whom we will not know or be acquainted with?
and hidden from his sighed, and be an everlasting tormentor to it self? Can we be happy in him whom we do not love? or love whom we will not know or be acquainted with?
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but the very reason of things, and the natural tendency of our own spirits? Nor indeed (if we would consider better) can we possibly hope for what we desire not,
but the very reason of things, and the natural tendency of our own spirits? Nor indeed (if we would Consider better) can we possibly hope for what we desire not,
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yea, and the lively hope of a blessedness in God, as it includes desire, would certainly infer that Purity (the image of his own) that could never fail to incline our hearts to him,
yea, and the lively hope of a blessedness in God, as it includes desire, would Certainly infer that Purity (the image of his own) that could never fail to incline our hearts to him,
and can find nothing in which to rest, for nothing here doth it self rest, but such things as please me for a while, in some degree, vanish and flee, as shadows, from before me.
and can find nothing in which to rest, for nothing Here does it self rest, but such things as please me for a while, in Some degree, vanish and flee, as shadows, from before me.
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And since we who live under the Gospel, have heard of the Redeemer, of the dignity of his Person, of his high Office and Power, of his merciful design,
And since we who live under the Gospel, have herd of the Redeemer, of the dignity of his Person, of his high Office and Power, of his merciful Design,
His Proclamations are issued out, his Ensigns displayed, to invite and call in whosoever are weary of the sin and vanity of this wretched world, of their alienation from the life of God, of living in the midst of death;
His Proclamations Are issued out, his Ensigns displayed, to invite and call in whosoever Are weary of the since and vanity of this wretched world, of their alienation from the life of God, of living in the midst of death;
if we reckon it a woful spectacle to behold sin and death reigning, wickedness and mortality acting their combined parts, to waste the world, and lay it desolate;
if we reckon it a woeful spectacle to behold since and death reigning, wickedness and mortality acting their combined parts, to waste the world, and lay it desolate;
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yet so little suitable entertainment doth this world afford to a reasonable spirit, that the meer weariness of beholding a Scene of vanity and folly, might well make a recess acceptable.
yet so little suitable entertainment does this world afford to a reasonable Spirit, that the mere weariness of beholding a Scene of vanity and folly, might well make a recess acceptable.
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For is it so grateful a thing to observe the confused scramble and hurry of the world? How almost every one makes it his business to catch from another what is worth nothing!
For is it so grateful a thing to observe the confused scramble and hurry of the world? How almost every one makes it his business to catch from Another what is worth nothing!
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some impos'd upon by others over-reaching Wit, and all by their own folly: Some lamenting their losses, others their short and unsatisfying acquisitions:
Some imposed upon by Others overreaching Wit, and all by their own folly: some lamenting their losses, Others their short and unsatisfying acquisitions:
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Many pleasing themselves with being mock't, and contentedly hugging the empty Cloud; till Death comes and ends the story, and ceases the busie agitation;
Many pleasing themselves with being mocked, and contentedly hugging the empty Cloud; till Death comes and ends the story, and ceases the busy agitation;
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And even they that have the world most in their power, and can command what they please for the gratifying of their appetites, without the contradiction and controll of others, What can they enjoy more to morrow than they did yesterday? or the next year than this? Is it so much worth the while to live, to see a few more persons bow the knee? To extend power a little further? To make another essay what pleasure sense can tast in some or other hitherto unexperimented Rarity? What more peculiar gusto this or that thing will afford? and try the other Dish? or to renew the same relishes over again?
And even they that have the world most in their power, and can command what they please for the gratifying of their appetites, without the contradiction and control of Others, What can they enjoy more to morrow than they did yesterday? or the next year than this? Is it so much worth the while to live, to see a few more Persons bow the knee? To extend power a little further? To make Another essay what pleasure sense can taste in Some or other hitherto unexperimented Rarity? What more peculiar gusto this or that thing will afford? and try the other Dish? or to renew the same Relishes over again?
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He whose creative fancy could make him golden Mountains in a dream, create him a Prince of Nations, give him to enjoy the most delicious pleasures of the world in Idea;
He whose creative fancy could make him golden Mountains in a dream, create him a Prince of nations, give him to enjoy the most delicious pleasures of the world in Idea;
Ought the ra•i•n•l sober belief of a blessed immortality do nothing to turn the ballance? Ought the love of God to do nothing? The desire and hope of a state perfectly good and happy, quiet and peaceful;
Ought the ra•i•n•l Sobrium belief of a blessed immortality do nothing to turn the balance? Ought the love of God to do nothing? The desire and hope of a state perfectly good and happy, quiet and peaceful;
and all concen••ing in the admiration and praise of their common Parent and Lord) Ought all this nothing to alter the case with us? or signifie nothing to the inclining our mind• to the so unspeakably better part?
and all concen••ing in the admiration and praise of their Common Parent and Lord) Ought all this nothing to altar the case with us? or signify nothing to the inclining our mind• to the so unspeakably better part?
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Methinks since we acknowledg such an order of intelligent (and already happy) Creatures, we should even b•ush to think they should be spectators of our daily course and (too plainly discovered) inclinations,
Methinks since we acknowledge such an order of intelligent (and already happy) Creatures, we should even b•ush to think they should be spectators of our daily course and (too plainly discovered) inclinations,
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so disform and unagreeable to all the Laws and dictates of reasonable nature? What censures, may we think, do they pass upon our follies? Are those things great in their eyes, that are so in ours? In lesser matters (as some interpret that passage) indecencies are to be avoided, because of those blessed spirits.
so disform and unagreeable to all the Laws and dictates of reasonable nature? What censures, may we think, do they pass upon our follies? are those things great in their eyes, that Are so in ours? In lesser matters (as Some interpret that passage) indecencies Are to be avoided, Because of those blessed spirits.
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And since we have so high and great an expectation, and 'tis understood and known, That the very perfection and end of our Beings is no otherwise attainable,
And since we have so high and great an expectation, and it's understood and known, That the very perfection and end of our Beings is not otherwise attainable,
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ought not the Laws of a Sup•rior to prevail over those of the inferior nature? And is not the love of God a higher natural Law than that of the body? to whom here our service is little, yea our disservice much;
ought not the Laws of a Sup•rior to prevail over those of the inferior nature? And is not the love of God a higher natural Law than that of the body? to whom Here our service is little, yea our disservice much;
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and from whose most desirable commerce we s•ffer so uncomfortable a disclusion by the sad circumstances of our bodily s•ate? Are we more nearly 〈 ◊ 〉 to a piece of C••y ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 to the Father of our spirits? And 〈 ◊ 〉, Is not every thing 〈 … 〉? and obliged to 〈 … 〉 there, rather than 〈 … 〉 in••rior thing (at least) •ow n••rly soever united? since there can be no pretence of any such 〈 ◊ 〉 union,
and from whose most desirable commerce we s•ffer so uncomfortable a disclusion by the sad Circumstances of our bodily s•ate? are we more nearly 〈 ◊ 〉 to a piece of C••y ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 to the Father of our spirits? And 〈 ◊ 〉, Is not every thing 〈 … 〉? and obliged to 〈 … 〉 there, rather than 〈 … 〉 in••rior thing (At least) •ow n••rly soever united? since there can be no pretence of any such 〈 ◊ 〉 Union,
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intend most their own perfection and improvement, and begin their charity at home? It is nor strange, that what is weaker and more ignoble, should affect union with what is above it,
intend most their own perfection and improvement, and begin their charity At home? It is nor strange, that what is Weaker and more ignoble, should affect Union with what is above it,
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But when it is found burdensome, nothing forbids, but that the superior Being may be well content, upon fair and allowable terms, to be rid of the burden.
But when it is found burdensome, nothing forbids, but that the superior Being may be well content, upon fair and allowable terms, to be rid of the burden.
It were a ludicrous pity to be theretherefore content to endure its troublesome v•llications, because we fear the poor Animal should be put to its shifts,
It were a ludicrous pity to be theretherefore content to endure its troublesome v•llications, Because we Fear the poor Animal should be put to its shifts,
'Tis true, that the great Creator and Lord of the Universe, hath not permitted us the liberty of so throwing off our bodies when we will (which otherwise are in dignity far more beneath our spirits,
It's true, that the great Creator and Lord of the Universe, hath not permitted us the liberty of so throwing off our bodies when we will (which otherwise Are in dignity Far more beneath our spirits,
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than so despicable a Creature is beneath them). And to his dispose that hath order'd this conjunction for a time (whether we look upon it as an effect of his simple pleasure,
than so despicable a Creature is beneath them). And to his dispose that hath ordered this conjunction for a time (whither we look upon it as an Effect of his simple pleasure,
or of his displeasure) we must yeild an awful and a patient submission, till this part of his Providence towards us have run its course, and attain'd its ends.
or of his displeasure) we must yield an awful and a patient submission, till this part of his Providence towards us have run its course, and attained its ends.
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At least, (though the consideration of our own advantage had no place with us in this matter) the same sense of duty towards our great Creator, which should make us patient of an abode in the body,
At least, (though the consideration of our own advantage had no place with us in this matter) the same sense of duty towards our great Creator, which should make us patient of an Abided in the body,
But that neither a regard to his ple•sure, nor our own blessedn•ss, should prevail against our love to the body, is the unaccountable thing I speak of.
But that neither a regard to his ple•sure, nor our own blessedn•ss, should prevail against our love to the body, is the unaccountable thing I speak of.
And to plead only, in the case, the corruption of our natures that sets us at odds with God and our selves, is to justifie the thing by what is it self most unjustifiable;
And to plead only, in the case, the corruption of our nature's that sets us At odds with God and our selves, is to justify the thing by what is it self most unjustifiable;
or rather (as some that have affected to be styl'd Philosophers have been wont to expedite difficulties, by resolving the matter into the usual course of Nature, which is) to resolve the thing into it self,
or rather (as Some that have affected to be styled Philosophers have been wont to expedite difficulties, by resolving the matter into the usual course of Nature, which is) to resolve the thing into it self,
But why not rather of the Universe? And 'tis accounted mean and base that one should be so confin'd by his fear or sloath to that spot of ground where he was born,
But why not rather of the Universe? And it's accounted mean and base that one should be so confined by his Fear or sloth to that spot of ground where he was born,
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and search for such characters in our own souls, as may distinguish and note us out for Heaven? Among these, what can be more clear and certain than this, that we have our hearts much set upon it? They that have their conversations in Heaven, may from thence expect the Saviour, who shall change their vile bodies (the bodies of their ••mil••tion, or low abject state) and make them like his own glorious body.
and search for such characters in our own Souls, as may distinguish and note us out for Heaven? Among these, what can be more clear and certain than this, that we have our hearts much Set upon it? They that have their conversations in Heaven, may from thence expect the Saviour, who shall change their vile bodies (the bodies of their ••mil••tion, or low abject state) and make them like his own glorious body.
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and our hearts center in it as our most desirable good. Therefore we see how unreasonably this is, often, said, We are unwilling to change states, because we are unassured;
and our hearts centre in it as our most desirable good. Therefore we see how unreasonably this is, often, said, We Are unwilling to change states, Because we Are unassured;
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Either this double unwillingness must be refer'd to the same thing, or to divers: If to the same thing, it is not sense; they say what signifies nothing:
Either this double unwillingness must be referred to the same thing, or to diverse: If to the same thing, it is not sense; they say what signifies nothing:
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Wherefore let us all apply our selves (since with none this is so fully done, that no more is needful) to the serious endeavour of getting our souls purged from the dross of this world,
Wherefore let us all apply our selves (since with none this is so Fully done, that no more is needful) to the serious endeavour of getting our Souls purged from the dross of this world,
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we shall find that suitableness and inclination in our spirits to that blessedness, as may yeild us the ground of a comfortable perswasion that it belongs to us us;
we shall find that suitableness and inclination in our spirits to that blessedness, as may yield us the ground of a comfortable persuasion that it belongs to us us;
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