A defence of revealed religion in six sermons upon Rom. I, 16 : wherein it is clearly and plainly shown that no man can possibly have any real ground or reason to be ashamed of Christianity / by Henry Hallywell.
and as if the Depravity of our Nature were not a sufficient Evil, and too great a cause of Mens Sorrow and Shame, they add to it and encrease it, by despising, scorning,
and as if the Depravity of our Nature were not a sufficient Evil, and too great a cause of Men's Sorrow and Shame, they add to it and increase it, by despising, scorning,
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as to say, There is no God, yet he wishes there were none, and endeavours to discountenance Religion as a flat and dull thing, unfit for a lively and brisk Spirit.
as to say, There is no God, yet he wishes there were none, and endeavours to discountenance Religion as a flat and dull thing, unfit for a lively and brisk Spirit.
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and if it be a Doctrine so highly Rational as you pretend, why do you not come and Preach it at Rome it self, the Eye and Glory of the World, where all sorts of wise Men on Earth are gathered together, who are able to detect and discover the Vanity of that Religion you would fain disseminate and spread abroad.
and if it be a Doctrine so highly Rational as you pretend, why do you not come and Preach it At Room it self, the Eye and Glory of the World, where all sorts of wise Men on Earth Are gathered together, who Are able to detect and discover the Vanity of that Religion you would fain disseminate and spread abroad.
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to which he answers, Ver. 15. So, as much as in me is, I am ready to Preach the Gospel to you that are at Rome also; For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ.
to which he answers, Ver. 15. So, as much as in me is, I am ready to Preach the Gospel to you that Are At Room also; For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of christ.
but the Power of God to the Salvation of the World, and the most effectual Instrument to wind off the Souls of Men from their Slavery to Sin and Satan, that ever was yet made known;
but the Power of God to the Salvation of the World, and the most effectual Instrument to wind off the Souls of Men from their Slavery to since and Satan, that ever was yet made known;
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That the Gospel of our Lord Jesus, which we call the Christian Religion, and is contained in the Books of the New-Testament, is of such a Nature that no Man need to be ashamed of the Profession of it.
That the Gospel of our Lord jesus, which we call the Christian Religion, and is contained in the Books of the New testament, is of such a Nature that no Man need to be ashamed of the Profession of it.
And elsewhere he declares the Gospel to be both the Power and the Wisdom of God; 1 Cor. 1.24. We Preach Christ Crucified (that is the Gospel of Christ Crucified) the Power of God, it being so effectual to disengage Men from the Kingdom of Satan;
And elsewhere he declares the Gospel to be both the Power and the Wisdom of God; 1 Cor. 1.24. We Preach christ crucified (that is the Gospel of christ crucified) the Power of God, it being so effectual to disengage Men from the Kingdom of Satan;
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Now surely, he that looks upon Religion with a reasonable Eye (as he ought to do) can never think he has any cause to be ashamed of a thing that hath so much of God's Power, and Wisdom conspicuous in it.
Now surely, he that looks upon Religion with a reasonable Eye (as he ought to do) can never think he has any cause to be ashamed of a thing that hath so much of God's Power, and Wisdom conspicuous in it.
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But for the further Confirmation of this point, and for the building of us up more firmly in our most Holy Faith, I shall consider what are the main causes of Shame,
But for the further Confirmation of this point, and for the building of us up more firmly in our most Holy Faith, I shall Consider what Are the main Causes of Shame,
2. We may justly be ashamed if the thing propounded to us be not Rational, that is, agreeable to those common Notions of Reason and Understanding which God has planted in our Souls.
2. We may justly be ashamed if the thing propounded to us be not Rational, that is, agreeable to those Common Notions of Reason and Understanding which God has planted in our Souls.
3. We have sufficient cause of Shame and Confusion if the Doctrine offered to us for our Faith and Belief be not Intelligible, i. e. easie to be understood by all those to whom it is propounded.
3. We have sufficient cause of Shame and Confusion if the Doctrine offered to us for our Faith and Belief be not Intelligible, i. e. easy to be understood by all those to whom it is propounded.
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And all Christians that followed them would have been extremely out of Countenance when they had seen so little good and benefit of all that which was yet delivered as GOD's Will,
And all Christians that followed them would have been extremely out of Countenance when they had seen so little good and benefit of all that which was yet Delivered as GOD's Will,
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When these things put together shall appear with irresistable Evidence and Clearness, surely that Man must be bereaved of his Wits and Understanding that can be ashamed of a Doctrine that has all these Qualifications.
When these things put together shall appear with irresistible Evidence and Clearness, surely that Man must be bereft of his Wits and Understanding that can be ashamed of a Doctrine that has all these Qualifications.
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and of which there may be made the best Defence in the World, I shall shew by a few Arguments the Truth of it, viz. That God sent his Son Jesus to communicate this as his Mind and Will,
and of which there may be made the best Defence in the World, I shall show by a few Arguments the Truth of it, viz. That God sent his Son jesus to communicate this as his Mind and Will,
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[ They that would have more full and ample satisfaction upon this Subject, may consult that excellent Treatise of Grotius, of the Truth of Christian Religion, translated into English by Dr. Patrick, now the Reverend Bishop of Ely. ]
[ They that would have more full and ample satisfaction upon this Subject, may consult that excellent Treatise of Grotius, of the Truth of Christian Religion, translated into English by Dr. Patrick, now the Reverend Bishop of Ely. ]
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Now to this Purpose, let us consider, That as to the matter of Fact concerning the Life and Actions of our blessed Saviour, his Death and Resurrection,
Now to this Purpose, let us Consider, That as to the matter of Fact Concerning the Life and Actions of our blessed Saviour, his Death and Resurrection,
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and his Ascension into Heaven (which is the Ground and Foundation upon which Christian Religion is built) it is not at all probable, either, 1. That the Apostles should be deceived;
and his Ascension into Heaven (which is the Ground and Foundation upon which Christian Religion is built) it is not At all probable, either, 1. That the Apostles should be deceived;
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And therefore when the Apostles chose another into the room of Judas, there is this reason given for it, Acts 1.21.22. Wherefore of these Men which have Companied with us, all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out amongst us, beginning from the Baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be Ordained to be a Witness with us of his Resurrection.
And Therefore when the Apostles chosen Another into the room of Judas, there is this reason given for it, Acts 1.21.22. Wherefore of these Men which have Companied with us, all the time that the Lord jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the Baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be Ordained to be a Witness with us of his Resurrection.
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Here was one who together with the rest of the Apostles, was to assert upon his own Knowledge, the Actions of Jesus, his Resurrection from the Dead, and his Ascension into Heaven.
Here was one who together with the rest of the Apostles, was to assert upon his own Knowledge, the Actions of jesus, his Resurrection from the Dead, and his Ascension into Heaven.
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And therefore St. Luke, Chap. 1.2. tells us, That the things which he wrote were such as were delivered by them who were NONLATINALPHABET Eye-witnesses of them.
And Therefore Saint Lycia, Chap. 1.2. tells us, That the things which he wrote were such as were Delivered by them who were Eyewitnesses of them.
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than from an Eye-witness of it, according to that common saying, Pluris est unus ocularis testis, quam auriti decem, one ocular Demonstration is worth ten Hear-says.
than from an Eyewitness of it, according to that Common saying, Pluris est Unus ocularis testis, quam auriti Decem, one ocular Demonstration is worth ten Hearsays.
And this was the Answer that Peter and John gave to the great Council of the Jews, Acts 4.20. We cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
And this was the Answer that Peter and John gave to the great Council of the jews, Acts 4.20. We cannot but speak the things which we have seen and herd.
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But that we may not run over the whole History of things in the Gospel, I shall content my self with that one, which is the Confirmation of all the rest of the Miracles of Jesus, that is, his Resurrection from the dead.
But that we may not run over the Whole History of things in the Gospel, I shall content my self with that one, which is the Confirmation of all the rest of the Miracles of jesus, that is, his Resurrection from the dead.
The Preaching of the Apostles would have been vain, because they Exhorted Men to the Practice of the Commands and Precepts of the Gospel, in hopes of a glorious Immortality,
The Preaching of the Apostles would have been vain, Because they Exhorted Men to the Practice of the Commands and Precepts of the Gospel, in hope's of a glorious Immortality,
and the great Noise and Talk of the Joys and Felicities of Pious Souls after this Life are nothing but the Dreams of Melancholick Persons to amuse the rest of Mankind.
and the great Noise and Talk of the Joys and Felicities of Pious Souls After this Life Are nothing but the Dreams of Melancholic Persons to amuse the rest of Mankind.
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For the great Argument brought by the Apostles to prove the Divine Authority of the Doctrine they Preached, was the Resurrection of Jesus from the Dead;
For the great Argument brought by the Apostles to prove the Divine authority of the Doctrine they Preached, was the Resurrection of jesus from the Dead;
which if there had been no such thing, St. Paul, 1 Cor. 15.15. says of himself and the rest of the Apostles, that they had been no better than so many False-Witnesses of God, abusing his Name for the countenancing an Imposture;
which if there had been no such thing, Saint Paul, 1 Cor. 15.15. Says of himself and the rest of the Apostles, that they had been no better than so many False-witnesses of God, abusing his Name for the countenancing an Imposture;
which their Preaching had certainly been, if Christ had not really risen from the Dead. The Scripture assures us, Acts 1.3. That Jesus shewed himself alive after his Death to his Disciples, by many infallible Proofs [ i. e.
which their Preaching had Certainly been, if christ had not really risen from the Dead. The Scripture assures us, Acts 1.3. That jesus showed himself alive After his Death to his Disciples, by many infallible Proofs [ i. e.
And if we diligently read the History of the Gospels, we shall find the Apostles to be very scrupulous in believing Christ's Resurrection, till they had all seen him,
And if we diligently read the History of the Gospels, we shall find the Apostles to be very scrupulous in believing Christ's Resurrection, till they had all seen him,
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And this their Cautiousness and Wariness of being imposed upon, is a good Argument to us of their Sincerity and care of being fully satisfied of the Truth of it,
And this their Cautiousness and Wariness of being imposed upon, is a good Argument to us of their Sincerity and care of being Fully satisfied of the Truth of it,
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before they went to divulge it to others. We read in Mark 16.9. That Jesus first appeared to Mary Magdalen, and she ran with Joy to tell his weeping Friends, that she had seen the Lord, but they believed her not, v. 11.
before they went to divulge it to Others. We read in Mark 16.9. That jesus First appeared to Marry Magdalen, and she ran with Joy to tell his weeping Friends, that she had seen the Lord, but they believed her not, v. 11.
because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen, ver. 14. And that he might confirm the Faith of one of his Disciples who doubted more than all the rest, shews him the very hole that was made in his side with the Spear,
Because they believed not them which had seen him After he was risen, ver. 14. And that he might confirm the Faith of one of his Disciples who doubted more than all the rest, shows him the very hold that was made in his side with the Spear,
or if there had been no such Governour of Judea as Pontius Pilate, nor any such Roman Emperour as Tiberius. If the Apostles had failed in any of these remarkable Circumstances of Story, there had been great reason to have questioned what they delivered.
or if there had been no such Governor of Judea as Pontius Pilate, nor any such Roman Emperor as Tiberius. If the Apostles had failed in any of these remarkable circumstances of Story, there had been great reason to have questioned what they Delivered.
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But we find all this confirm'd by the Roman Historians themselves; and neither Jews nor Pagans ever denied the Matters of Fact which the Apostles relate,
But we find all this confirmed by the Roman Historians themselves; and neither jews nor Pagans ever denied the Matters of Fact which the Apostles relate,
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2. Cui bono? To what end or Purpose should they assert a Falsehood? Or what Inducements could they have to broach a Delusion? All that can be said is, That perhaps they might do it, to have the Name and Glory of being the Authors of a new Sect. This indeed might please the light and frothy Humour of some vain-glorious Person,
2. Cui Bono? To what end or Purpose should they assert a Falsehood? Or what Inducements could they have to broach a Delusion? All that can be said is, That perhaps they might do it, to have the Name and Glory of being the Authors of a new Sect. This indeed might please the Light and frothy Humour of Some vainglorious Person,
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And for Secular and worldly Advantages they could hope for none, because all those things were in the hands either of Jews or Pagans, who were both professed Enemies of the Name of Christ.
And for Secular and worldly Advantages they could hope for none, Because all those things were in the hands either of jews or Pagans, who were both professed Enemies of the Name of christ.
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if they had not believed themselves sufficiently assured of that Truth for which they died. Surely Men of calm and sober Reason, would not be so prodigal of their Blood,
if they had not believed themselves sufficiently assured of that Truth for which they died. Surely Men of Cam and Sobrium Reason, would not be so prodigal of their Blood,
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This Man tells us, that when he was going to Damascus with a Commission from the High-Priests to bring them bound to Jerusalem that professed the Faith of Christ, to be Punished:
This Man tells us, that when he was going to Damascus with a Commission from the High priests to bring them bound to Jerusalem that professed the Faith of christ, to be Punished:
If therefore we believe St. Paul to be a Man of Sence and Reason, we cannot imagine that he would have quitted all the Favour and Encouragement he might have had among the Jews, and run himself into certain Dangers,
If Therefore we believe Saint Paul to be a Man of Sense and Reason, we cannot imagine that he would have quit all the Favour and Encouragement he might have had among the jews, and run himself into certain Dangers,
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If Men could be so wicked as upon Self-ends to broach a Falshood, yet if we attend to the Goodness of God, we must necessarily conclude, that he would long e're this, have discovered the Forgery.
If Men could be so wicked as upon Self-ends to broach a Falsehood, yet if we attend to the goodness of God, we must necessarily conclude, that he would long ever this, have discovered the Forgery.
For Christianity is so framed, that the most innocent and harmless Persons in the World, who are the most sincere in their Love to God and Man, are the most easily taken with it.
For Christianity is so framed, that the most innocent and harmless Persons in the World, who Are the most sincere in their Love to God and Man, Are the most Easily taken with it.
and not to suffer those who endeavoured to serve him in the best manner they could, to be so fatally entangled with an Error that would expose them to inevitable Ruine and Destruction.
and not to suffer those who endeavoured to serve him in the best manner they could, to be so fatally entangled with an Error that would expose them to inevitable Ruin and Destruction.
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Now, That I may compleat this Argument against all Objections and Cavils whatsoever, I shall further add, That the Apostles gave as full and high a Testimony of the Resurrection of Jesus as it is possible for Men to give for any Matter of Fact in the World.
Now, That I may complete this Argument against all Objections and Cavils whatsoever, I shall further add, That the Apostles gave as full and high a Testimony of the Resurrection of jesus as it is possible for Men to give for any Matter of Fact in the World.
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3. If their Witness and Testimony be plain, and delivered without ambiguous and doubtful Expressions. 4. If a great number shall agree in testifying the same thing.
3. If their Witness and Testimony be plain, and Delivered without ambiguous and doubtful Expressions. 4. If a great number shall agree in testifying the same thing.
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Let us examine then the Testimony of the Apostles concerning Christ's Resurrection by these Rules. 1. The Apostles witnessed nothing but what they themselves saw.
Let us examine then the Testimony of the Apostles Concerning Christ's Resurrection by these Rules. 1. The Apostles witnessed nothing but what they themselves saw.
nor were they hasty and rash in their Belief, but suspended their Assent, till after the most full and convictive Evidence, that is the Testimony of their Senses:
nor were they hasty and rash in their Belief, but suspended their Assent, till After the most full and convictive Evidence, that is the Testimony of their Senses:
And by this their early and timely Witness, they prevented the cavils of their Enemies, who would have been ready to have objected (had they stayed any long time) if the things they now avouched were true,
And by this their early and timely Witness, they prevented the cavils of their Enemies, who would have been ready to have objected (had they stayed any long time) if the things they now avouched were true,
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why had they not discovered them sooner? Therefore upon the day of Pentecost, which was but a few days after our Saviour Christ's Ascension into Heaven, the Apostles in a full Assembly declared Christ's Resurrection (those very Men that put him to Death being alive and in being) which they constantly afterwards and boldly asserted in the open face of the World.
why had they not discovered them sooner? Therefore upon the day of Pentecost, which was but a few days After our Saviour Christ's Ascension into Heaven, the Apostles in a full Assembly declared Christ's Resurrection (those very Men that put him to Death being alive and in being) which they constantly afterwards and boldly asserted in the open face of the World.
3. If the Apostles had had a Mind to deceive when they affirmed, that Christ was risen from the dead, they would without question have spoken it in such doubtful terms that their meaning should not presently have been understood.
3. If the Apostles had had a Mind to deceive when they affirmed, that christ was risen from the dead, they would without question have spoken it in such doubtful terms that their meaning should not presently have been understood.
And whenever the thing should be examined and narrowly looked into, they might securely escape by the favour and benefit of some ambiguous Expression, which might cunningly be drawn to different Senses and Acceptations.
And whenever the thing should be examined and narrowly looked into, they might securely escape by the favour and benefit of Some ambiguous Expression, which might cunningly be drawn to different Senses and Acceptations.
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But on the contrary the Apostles give their Testimony of Christ's Resurrection in open, plain, and direct Terms, on purpose that no body should mistake their meaning; Acts 2.32.36. This Jesus [ he whom before he had told them they had taken, and by wicked hands Crucified and Slain ] hath God raised up, whereof we all are Witnesses.
But on the contrary the Apostles give their Testimony of Christ's Resurrection in open, plain, and Direct Terms, on purpose that no body should mistake their meaning; Acts 2.32.36. This jesus [ he whom before he had told them they had taken, and by wicked hands crucified and Slave ] hath God raised up, whereof we all Are Witnesses.
And hence it is that this very same Apostle, divers Years afterwards with great Integrity and Sincerity makes this open profession, 2 Pet. 1.16, 17, 18. For we have not followed cunningly devised Fables,
And hence it is that this very same Apostle, diverse years afterwards with great Integrity and Sincerity makes this open profession, 2 Pet. 1.16, 17, 18. For we have not followed cunningly devised Fables,
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For he received from God the Father Honour and Glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent Glory, This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.
For he received from God the Father Honour and Glory, when there Come such a voice to him from the excellent Glory, This is my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.
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nor scarce any of the rest, but exposed themselves to the hazard and danger of losing all that was dear and valuable to them, rather than they would deny the Truth of what they Witnessed.
nor scarce any of the rest, but exposed themselves to the hazard and danger of losing all that was dear and valuable to them, rather than they would deny the Truth of what they Witnessed.
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If these things had hapned in a careless and drowsie Age, when People had been so indifferent about Religion as never to matter what was propounded to them;
If these things had happened in a careless and drowsy Age, when People had been so indifferent about Religion as never to matter what was propounded to them;
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Both Jews and Gentiles were set against them, and they had no other favour shewed them but this, that if they would Recant what they had said to Jesus,
Both jews and Gentiles were Set against them, and they had no other favour showed them but this, that if they would Recant what they had said to jesus,
But if they would persist and go on, they must look for the sharpest Trials and Persecutions which indeed these Holy Men met withal almost in all Places where they came.
But if they would persist and go on, they must look for the Sharpest Trials and Persecutions which indeed these Holy Men met withal almost in all Places where they Come.
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Now, he must be of a very easie and credulous Nature, and fit for nothing but to be imposed upon, that can believe so many Men of good Sence and sound Understanding, would die for a Story of their own Invention,
Now, he must be of a very easy and credulous Nature, and fit for nothing but to be imposed upon, that can believe so many Men of good Sense and found Understanding, would die for a Story of their own Invention,
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By what hath been said, it is apparent, that there was as high and full a Testimony given to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ as is possible to be given to any matter of Fact.
By what hath been said, it is apparent, that there was as high and full a Testimony given to the Resurrection of jesus christ as is possible to be given to any matter of Fact.
That is, the same Arguments which convince us of the Truth of Christ's Resurrection, do likewise establish us in the Faith of the whole Christian Religion.
That is, the same Arguments which convince us of the Truth of Christ's Resurrection, do likewise establish us in the Faith of the Whole Christian Religion.
Neither do I know what can with any colour be objected against this, unless Men out of an obstinate Humour, will rather adhere to that poor Subterfuge of the Jews, and for the spreading abroad of which they gave large Money to the Soldiers, viz. That his Disciples came by Night and stole him away while the Watch Slept.
Neither do I know what can with any colour be objected against this, unless Men out of an obstinate Humour, will rather adhere to that poor Subterfuge of the jews, and for the spreading abroad of which they gave large Money to the Soldiers, viz. That his Disciples Come by Night and stole him away while the Watch Slept.
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and to take out the Body (all which would have made some noise, and took up some time) and yet none of the Watch hear them? Besides, there is another Circumstance, which cannot well agree with the hast and fear these poor Disciples must needs be in, in such an Attempt;
and to take out the Body (all which would have made Some noise, and took up Some time) and yet none of the Watch hear them? Beside, there is Another Circumstance, which cannot well agree with the haste and Fear these poor Disciples must needs be in, in such an Attempt;
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which is the most unlikely thing in the World, that the Disciples should be so curious in sorting the Linnen, which they would either have taken away with the Body,
which is the most unlikely thing in the World, that the Disciples should be so curious in sorting the Linen, which they would either have taken away with the Body,
6. Lastly, Suppose they had taken away the Body, Quid ex cadavere emolumenti? What benefit could they hope from a dead Carkass? Would that be enough to make them forsake their dearest Relations, to lay aside the Sentiments and Opinions in which they had for a long time been Educated and Instructed, to expose themselves to a thousand vexatious Reproaches,
6. Lastly, Suppose they had taken away the Body, Quid ex cadavere emolumenti? What benefit could they hope from a dead Carcase? Would that be enough to make them forsake their dearest Relations, to lay aside the Sentiments and Opinions in which they had for a long time been Educated and Instructed, to expose themselves to a thousand vexatious Reproaches,
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and at last to a vile and ignominious Death, and all to maintain the Credit of a Person that had so grosly frustrated their Expectations? Surely, he that can believe such things of the Apostles, must offer the greatest Violence in the World not only to his own,
and At last to a vile and ignominious Death, and all to maintain the Credit of a Person that had so grossly frustrated their Expectations? Surely, he that can believe such things of the Apostles, must offer the greatest Violence in the World not only to his own,
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For if these Persons were asked upon what account they give credit to Thucydides's History of the Peloponnesian War, or Plutarch's Lives, or any other ancient Historian;
For if these Persons were asked upon what account they give credit to Thucydides's History of the Peloponnesian War, or Plutarch's Lives, or any other ancient Historian;
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they must say that the constant and universal consent of the most Learned and Judicious, hath all along determined those Persons to be the Authors of those Books,
they must say that the constant and universal consent of the most Learned and Judicious, hath all along determined those Persons to be the Authors of those Books,
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And is it not meer Frowardness, Humour, and Fantastickness to reject the Testimony of the Catholick Church handed down successively for Sixteen hundred Years and upwards, concerning the Books of the New-Testament? Let them but have the same Temper and Disposition of Mind in respect of the History of the Gospels that they retain in behalf of the forementioned Historians,
And is it not mere Frowardness, Humour, and Fantastickness to reject the Testimony of the Catholic Church handed down successively for Sixteen hundred years and upward, Concerning the Books of the New testament? Let them but have the same Temper and Disposition of Mind in respect of the History of the Gospels that they retain in behalf of the forementioned Historians,
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and they must of necessity confess that there are at least as many and as weighty Motives of credibility for that as possibly can be excogitated for these.
and they must of necessity confess that there Are At least as many and as weighty Motives of credibility for that as possibly can be excogitated for these.
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Moreover, according to the different Natures of things, there are different ways of Probation, and no Man will expect a Mathematical Demonstration to prove a Moral Proposition;
Moreover, according to the different Nature's of things, there Are different ways of Probation, and no Man will expect a Mathematical Demonstration to prove a Moral Proposition;
Hence our Lord and Saviour (though it might seem more satisfactory to have seen him as the Apostles did with a Man's own Eyes) yet pronounces them Blessed that have not seen, and yet have believed: intimating, that it is a more generous Faith to believe unsuspected Witnesses upon the full and clear Evidence of the matter of Fact,
Hence our Lord and Saviour (though it might seem more satisfactory to have seen him as the Apostles did with a Man's own Eyes) yet pronounces them Blessed that have not seen, and yet have believed: intimating, that it is a more generous Faith to believe unsuspected Witnesses upon the full and clear Evidence of the matter of Fact,
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than if this Faith were constrained, and as it were necessitated by ocular Demonstration. Hence we may understand the meaning of those words of our Saviour, Mat. 12.32. And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him:
than if this Faith were constrained, and as it were necessitated by ocular Demonstration. Hence we may understand the meaning of those words of our Saviour, Mathew 12.32. And whosoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him:
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after he had given such manifest proof of it by his numerous and stupendious Miracles, yet the Sin was not come to its height, because there wanted yet further Evidence;
After he had given such manifest proof of it by his numerous and stupendious Miracles, yet the since was not come to its height, Because there wanted yet further Evidence;
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But after his Resurrection and Ascension into Heaven, and as a Confirmation of this, the Mission of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles (who was also one of Christ's Witnesses) then the Sin became deadly,
But After his Resurrection and Ascension into Heaven, and as a Confirmation of this, the Mission of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles (who was also one of Christ's Witnesses) then the since became deadly,
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that is, there was every thing done which might procure Belief in a disinteressed Person; And therefore, for any obstinately to contradict this, is quite to prescind his own hopes,
that is, there was every thing done which might procure Belief in a disinteressed Person; And Therefore, for any obstinately to contradict this, is quite to prescind his own hope's,
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I pray GOD open the Eyes of those who slight and undervalue Christianity, as if it were not NONLATINALPHABET, a faithful and true Word, and every way Worthy to be Received, that they may timely see and repent of their Error,
I pray GOD open the Eyes of those who slight and undervalue Christianity, as if it were not, a faithful and true Word, and every Way Worthy to be Received, that they may timely see and Repent of their Error,
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and besides had no self-ends nor designs in broaching a Falshood, but on the contrary, were ready to Sacrifice their own Lives for the Truth of what they said;
and beside had no self-ends nor designs in broaching a Falsehood, but on the contrary, were ready to Sacrifice their own Lives for the Truth of what they said;
and lastly, That they gave as high a Testimony of the Resurrection of Jesus (on which all his other Miracles depended) as possibly can be given by Men to any Thing or Matter in the World.
and lastly, That they gave as high a Testimony of the Resurrection of jesus (on which all his other Miracles depended) as possibly can be given by Men to any Thing or Matter in the World.
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therefore we come now to shew that Christianity, or the Doctrine of the Gospel is rational, that is, agreeable with those common Notions of Reason and Understanding, which God has planted in the Souls of all Mankind.
Therefore we come now to show that Christianity, or the Doctrine of the Gospel is rational, that is, agreeable with those Common Notions of Reason and Understanding, which God has planted in the Souls of all Mankind.
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And indeed, if we believe that it is true, and came from GOD, it must necessarily follow, that there can be nothing contained in it that is unreasonable;
And indeed, if we believe that it is true, and Come from GOD, it must necessarily follow, that there can be nothing contained in it that is unreasonable;
And therefore to affirm that GOD can propound to us what is altogether Irrational, and bears no Harmony or Agreement with any of our Faculties, is to make him the Author of Nonsence, Contradictions, and Impossibilities.
And Therefore to affirm that GOD can propound to us what is altogether Irrational, and bears no Harmony or Agreement with any of our Faculties, is to make him the Author of Nonsense, Contradictions, and Impossibilities.
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And when we say a thing is reasonable, we say that it hath a Conformity with those Intellectual Principles the sovereign Author of our Beings has planted in us.
And when we say a thing is reasonable, we say that it hath a Conformity with those Intellectual Principles the sovereign Author of our Beings has planted in us.
Therefore the Apostle calls our Conformity to the Divine Will (which he terms Rom. 12.1. a presenting our Bodies a living Sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God) a reasonable Service, that is, such a Worship (as if we understand our selves) is fitted and accommodated to our natural Faculties of Reason and Understanding.
Therefore the Apostle calls our Conformity to the Divine Will (which he terms Rom. 12.1. a presenting our Bodies a living Sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God) a reasonable Service, that is, such a Worship (as if we understand our selves) is fitted and accommodated to our natural Faculties of Reason and Understanding.
And hence it is that St. Peter bids us to be ready, NONLATINALPHABET to give an Answer, or make an Apology to every Man that asks us a Reason of the hope that is in us, i. e.
And hence it is that Saint Peter bids us to be ready, to give an Answer, or make an Apology to every Man that asks us a Reason of the hope that is in us, i. e.
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But now if there were any thing in Christian Religion that were unreasonable, what Apology could be made for it? Or how should any man defend a thing that were wholly contrary to that Light which God has set up in his Soul to discern between Truth and Falshood:
But now if there were any thing in Christian Religion that were unreasonable, what Apology could be made for it? Or how should any man defend a thing that were wholly contrary to that Light which God has Set up in his Soul to discern between Truth and Falsehood:
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and another thing to say they are unreasonable or contrary to sound Reason. The frame of Christianity it self is called by St. Paul, 1 Tim. 3.16. NONLATINALPHABET, a great Mystery, and a Mystery we know must have something hidden and recondit in it, which is discerned only by capable Minds.
and Another thing to say they Are unreasonable or contrary to found Reason. The frame of Christianity it self is called by Saint Paul, 1 Tim. 3.16., a great Mystery, and a Mystery we know must have something hidden and recondit in it, which is discerned only by capable Minds.
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And there may be, and doubtless are, some sacred and hidden Doctrines in Christian Religion above Humane Reason in this Sense, viz. That our Reason could never have lighted upon them,
And there may be, and doubtless Are, Some sacred and hidden Doctrines in Christian Religion above Humane Reason in this Sense, viz. That our Reason could never have lighted upon them,
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or found them out, without a Divine Revelation. But notwithstanding these Mysterious Truths are very agreeable with our Reason now they are discovered,
or found them out, without a Divine Revelation. But notwithstanding these Mysterious Truths Are very agreeable with our Reason now they Are discovered,
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the great End and Design of it, is to release and free the Souls of Men from a State of Sin and Evil, into which they had unhappily plunged themselves,
the great End and Design of it, is to release and free the Souls of Men from a State of since and Evil, into which they had unhappily plunged themselves,
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though encompassed with many Hardships and Afflictions which they meet withal in their Passage through the Wilderness of this World, they may at last, thro' his infinite Goodness, arrive by orderly steps and degrees to the Land of Righteousness, their ancient Inheritance in the Kingdom of Heaven.
though encompassed with many Hardships and Afflictions which they meet withal in their Passage through the Wilderness of this World, they may At last, through his infinite goodness, arrive by orderly steps and Degrees to the Land of Righteousness, their ancient Inheritance in the Kingdom of Heaven.
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so fitted and adapted to to our Case and Condition, and so agreeable to the Nature of reasonable Creatures, that if a disinteressed and unprejudiced Person were to speak his Mind, he would say, That neither the Wit of Men nor Angels could find out a more agreeable and effectual means for the recovery of the World,
so fitted and adapted to to our Case and Condition, and so agreeable to the Nature of reasonable Creatures, that if a disinteressed and unprejudiced Person were to speak his Mind, he would say, That neither the Wit of Men nor Angels could find out a more agreeable and effectual means for the recovery of the World,
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For here GOD hath consulted the Weaknesses, Infirmities, Prejudices and Imperfections of Mankind, which they had contracted by a long Degeneracy and Corruption, and Corruption,
For Here GOD hath consulted the Weaknesses, Infirmities, Prejudices and Imperfections of Mankind, which they had contracted by a long Degeneracy and Corruption, and Corruption,
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and which were become so inveterate and deeply radicated, as not to be removed but by such a Dispensation as might so far gratifie Humane Affections and natural Propensions,
and which were become so inveterate and deeply radicated, as not to be removed but by such a Dispensation as might so Far gratify Humane Affections and natural Propensions,
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as might be consistent with the Honour and Sanctity of the Divine Nature. And this is that which St. Paul calls the Foolishness of Preaching, 1 Cor. 1.21. For after that, in the Wisdom of God, the World by Wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the Foolishness of Preaching to save them that believe.
as might be consistent with the Honour and Sanctity of the Divine Nature. And this is that which Saint Paul calls the Foolishness of Preaching, 1 Cor. 1.21. For After that, in the Wisdom of God, the World by Wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the Foolishness of Preaching to save them that believe.
Which is not so to be understood, as if the Pagan World had no knowledge of the one only true GOD, the Creator and Governour of all things, (forthen the Apostle would have contradicted what he had said in another place, Rom. 1.19.
Which is not so to be understood, as if the Pagan World had no knowledge of the one only true GOD, the Creator and Governor of all things, (forthen the Apostle would have contradicted what he had said in Another place, Rom. 1.19.
where he says the NONLATINALPHABET, that which is knowable, or may be known of GOD, was manifest within them) but that the generality of the World before Christianity, by their natural Light and Contemplation of the Works of GOD, did not attain to such a Practical Knowledge of GOD,
where he Says the, that which is knowable, or may be known of GOD, was manifest within them) but that the generality of the World before Christianity, by their natural Light and Contemplation of the Works of GOD, did not attain to such a Practical Knowledge of GOD,
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as might both free them from Idolatry, and effectually bring them to a Holy Life; to both which ends Christian Religion was designed of GOD that it should attain:
as might both free them from Idolatry, and effectually bring them to a Holy Life; to both which ends Christian Religion was designed of GOD that it should attain:
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by a way of condescending Wisdom, gratifying all our innocent Propensions, and accommodating it self so far to the radicated and inveterate Prepositions of Humane Minds.
by a Way of condescending Wisdom, gratifying all our innocent Propensions, and accommodating it self so Far to the radicated and inveterate Prepositions of Humane Minds.
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Here being then so early a Prepossession and general debauching of Men's Minds, Divine Goodness and Wisdom hath so condescended to Humane Frailties and Inclinations,
Here being then so early a Prepossession and general debauching of Men's Minds, Divine goodness and Wisdom hath so condescended to Humane Frailties and Inclinations,
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as instead of that multitude of Middle Beings or Mediators (which Apuleius calls, Inter terricolas Caelicolasque Vectores, hinc precum, inde donorum, qui ultrò citróque pertant, hinc Petitiones inde Suppetias:
as instead of that multitude of Middle Beings or Mediators (which Apuleius calls, Inter terricolas Caelicolasque Vectores, hinc precum, inde Donorum, qui ultrò citróque pertant, hinc Petitiones inde Suppetias:
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and bring from thence Gifts and Supplies for us) to constitute and appoint One Mediator between God and Man, the Man Christ Jesus, who offers up our Petitions,
and bring from thence Gifts and Supplies for us) to constitute and appoint One Mediator between God and Man, the Man christ jesus, who offers up our Petitions,
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By his Intervention we receive seasonable Supplies for all our Exigences and Necessities here, and he takes care to conduct us at last to that Immortal Glory that he himself is now possessed of.
By his Intervention we receive seasonable Supplies for all our Exigences and Necessities Here, and he Takes care to conduct us At last to that Immortal Glory that he himself is now possessed of.
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and in this our Earthly State need something to invigorate our Devotion, and fix our Imagination upon, GOD hath cloathed himself with our Flesh and Blood,
and in this our Earthly State need something to invigorate our Devotion, and fix our Imagination upon, GOD hath clothed himself with our Flesh and Blood,
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so that though rude and ignorant Mortals might fancy GOD as a pure and immense Spirit too, raised an Object for them in this their degenerate Condition to have any Conception of,
so that though rude and ignorant Mortals might fancy GOD as a pure and immense Spirit too, raised an Object for them in this their degenerate Condition to have any Conception of,
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Which is a clear Instance of the condescending Wisdom of GOD, which in compliance with the Prepossessions and Mistakes of Mankind, wherein they were fatally and inextricably involved, hath provided a visible Object of their Worship and Adoration, by uniting himself with Humane Flesh.
Which is a clear Instance of the condescending Wisdom of GOD, which in compliance with the Prepossessions and Mistakes of Mankind, wherein they were fatally and inextricably involved, hath provided a visible Object of their Worship and Adoration, by uniting himself with Humane Flesh.
It will now be requisite to take a more near and intimate view of the frame and contexture of Christianity, wherein we shall with admiration behold a mighty congruity with our natural Faculties,
It will now be requisite to take a more near and intimate view of the frame and contexture of Christianity, wherein we shall with admiration behold a mighty congruity with our natural Faculties,
1. That some extraordinary Person should be sent from Heaven, who should in the most convincing manner assure Men of the Will of God? Now this is already done;
1. That Some extraordinary Person should be sent from Heaven, who should in the most convincing manner assure Men of the Will of God? Now this is already done;
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but gives an evident and mighty demonstration of his infinite Love and Goodness, and that he is really desirous of Mens eternal Happiness and Welfare.
but gives an evident and mighty demonstration of his infinite Love and goodness, and that he is really desirous of Men's Eternal Happiness and Welfare.
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In that the Will of GOD was discovered and made known by a Person so near and dear to him as his own Son, is a sufficient ground of Reverence and Esteem.
In that the Will of GOD was discovered and made known by a Person so near and dear to him as his own Son, is a sufficient ground of reverence and Esteem.
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And what was but pretended by them, was really and truly performed by our blessed Saviour, who being the eternal Son of GOD, clothed himself with Flesh and Blood,
And what was but pretended by them, was really and truly performed by our blessed Saviour, who being the Eternal Son of GOD, clothed himself with Flesh and Blood,
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And lest this should not be enough to convince the World, and through their gross Infidelity, they should not give that reverence and ready compliance that is due to so great a Majesty;
And lest this should not be enough to convince the World, and through their gross Infidelity, they should not give that Reverence and ready compliance that is due to so great a Majesty;
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besides, the reiterating this Voice at two other times before unsuspected Witnesses, GOD endues our Lord and Saviour with such a miraculous Power as no Man ever had before.
beside, the reiterating this Voice At two other times before unsuspected Witnesses, GOD endues our Lord and Saviour with such a miraculous Power as no Man ever had before.
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after the Jews had put Jesus to Death as a Deceiver, GOD openly vindicates his Innocency, by raising him from the Dead, by which we have all the assurance imaginable, that what our Lord spake and did in his Life-time, he acted by divine Designation and Appointment.
After the jews had put jesus to Death as a Deceiver, GOD openly vindicates his Innocency, by raising him from the Dead, by which we have all the assurance imaginable, that what our Lord spoke and did in his Lifetime, he acted by divine Designation and Appointment.
2. It appears very reasonable that this Person whom GOD intrusts with the Delivery of his Will, should shew us by his own Example what kind of Life it is that GOD requires of us,
2. It appears very reasonable that this Person whom GOD intrusts with the Delivery of his Will, should show us by his own Exampl what kind of Life it is that GOD requires of us,
For by how much the more Examples prevail with Men than naked Precepts and Persuasions, by so much the more will this Divine Person consult our Frailties and Infirmities, who are with greater easiness allured to walk in that Path wherein we have seen another go before us.
For by how much the more Examples prevail with Men than naked Precepts and Persuasions, by so much the more will this Divine Person consult our Frailties and Infirmities, who Are with greater easiness allured to walk in that Path wherein we have seen Another go before us.
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When the Will of GOD was delivered upon Mount Sinai to the Jews, it was in such a terrible and amazing manner, that the People were affrighted and astonished at it.
When the Will of GOD was Delivered upon Mount Sinai to the jews, it was in such a terrible and amazing manner, that the People were affrighted and astonished At it.
For hereby our Weakness is consulted, and we have a mighty comfort in our greatest Streights and Necessities, being assured (as the Scripture speaks, Heb. 4.15, 16.) That we have not such an High Priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our Infirmities,
For hereby our Weakness is consulted, and we have a mighty Comfort in our greatest Straights and Necessities, being assured (as the Scripture speaks, Hebrew 4.15, 16.) That we have not such an High Priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our Infirmities,
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but such an one as was in all points tempted as we are, though without Sin. And because through a sense of our own Guiltiness, we are apt to be afraid of the Majesty of GOD,
but such an one as was in all points tempted as we Are, though without Sin. And Because through a sense of our own Guiltiness, we Are apt to be afraid of the Majesty of GOD,
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Now, that he condescends to visit us in our own Likeness, and instruct us by one of our Brethren, we come boldly to the Throne of Grace, that we may obtain Mercy,
Now, that he condescends to visit us in our own Likeness, and instruct us by one of our Brothers, we come boldly to the Throne of Grace, that we may obtain Mercy,
These are things that debase, inebriate, and intoxicate the carnal Mind, and from which luscious and powerful Inescations our Lord and Saviour came to loose and set us free.
These Are things that debase, inebriate, and intoxicate the carnal Mind, and from which luscious and powerful Inescation our Lord and Saviour Come to lose and Set us free.
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And therefore our Lord chose not to be born in a splendid manner, but of a poor Virgin that had but a pair of Turtle-Doves to offer for his Redemption,
And Therefore our Lord chosen not to be born in a splendid manner, but of a poor Virgae that had but a pair of Turtle-Doves to offer for his Redemption,
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To instruct us, That the true Advancement and Perfection of our Souls consists in the lowest and most humble Resignation of themselves to the Will of GOD.
To instruct us, That the true Advancement and Perfection of our Souls consists in the lowest and most humble Resignation of themselves to the Will of GOD.
and a perpetual slighting and undervaluing all that which the World calls Happiness, teaching us that the true divine Life (though it be not accompanied with any Earthly Advantages, such as Honour,
and a perpetual slighting and undervaluing all that which the World calls Happiness, teaching us that the true divine Life (though it be not accompanied with any Earthly Advantages, such as Honour,
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and lapsed so deeply from the eternal Laws of Righteousness, there should be some effectual course found out, whereby to demonstrate the Anger and Displeasure of GOD conceived against Sin,
and lapsed so deeply from the Eternal Laws of Righteousness, there should be Some effectual course found out, whereby to demonstrate the Anger and Displeasure of GOD conceived against since,
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and the most powerfully wind off Men from it, he takes this way, viz. That his only begotten Son should offer up his Life for the Redemption of the World,
and the most powerfully wind off Men from it, he Takes this Way, viz. That his only begotten Son should offer up his Life for the Redemption of the World,
Whereby God both discovers to us the ugly and polluted nature of Sin, and his just Displeasure against it, in that strange way he has taken to punish it by the Death and Passion of his only begotten Son;
Whereby God both discovers to us the ugly and polluted nature of since, and his just Displeasure against it, in that strange Way he has taken to Punish it by the Death and Passion of his only begotten Son;
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And withal, takes away all jealous and misgiving Thoughts out of our Minds, and quiets our Consciences, by shewing that he is no Adamantine and Rocky, no Implacable and Inexorable Being, that is for ever deaf to the pitious Complaints of the miserable and Calamitous,
And withal, Takes away all jealous and misgiving Thoughts out of our Minds, and quiets our Consciences, by showing that he is no Adamantine and Rocky, no Implacable and Inexorable Being, that is for ever deaf to the piteous Complaints of the miserable and Calamitous,
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Moreover, in this Sacrifice of the Death of Christ, there was a manifest condescension and purposed compliance with that early Persuasion so universally rooted in the Minds of all Nations of the World, That the offended Numen was only to be appeased by Sacrifice.
Moreover, in this Sacrifice of the Death of christ, there was a manifest condescension and purposed compliance with that early Persuasion so universally rooted in the Minds of all nations of the World, That the offended Numen was only to be appeased by Sacrifice.
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And this was the Reason the Gauls gave for their Sacrificing of Men; Pro vitâ hominum nisi vita hominis reddatur, non posse Deorum Immortalium Numen placari arbitrabantur: i. e.
And this was the Reason the Gauls gave for their Sacrificing of Men; Pro vitâ hominum nisi vita hominis reddatur, non posse Gods Immortalium Numen placari arbitrabantur: i. e.
They thought the Anger of God could not otherwise be averted, unless the Life of some Man were offered as a Piacular Sacrifice for the safety of the rest.
They Thought the Anger of God could not otherwise be averted, unless the Life of Some Man were offered as a Piacular Sacrifice for the safety of the rest.
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Now our Lord, by his Death, extricated Men from this insulting Pride and Cruelty of the Devil, in his barbarous Usage and infinite Contempt of humane Race;
Now our Lord, by his Death, extricated Men from this insulting Pride and Cruelty of the devil, in his barbarous Usage and infinite Contempt of humane Raze;
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4. It is highly reasonable that this Preacher of Righteousness, the Person who should undertake to bring back the strayed Souls of Men to their Obedience to God, should have all Power committed into his hands both in Heaven and Earth.
4. It is highly reasonable that this Preacher of Righteousness, the Person who should undertake to bring back the strayed Souls of Men to their obedience to God, should have all Power committed into his hands both in Heaven and Earth.
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and submitted to the ignominious and accursed Death of the Cross, Divine Justice was concerned to Reward these Exinanitions with a proportionable Glory.
and submitted to the ignominious and accursed Death of the Cross, Divine justice was concerned to Reward these Exinanitions with a proportionable Glory.
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But the way of recovering Men is that which he has made choice of, and discovered to us by Jesus Christ, in which there are such easie compliances with those inveterate Prejudices the World laboured under,
But the Way of recovering Men is that which he has made choice of, and discovered to us by jesus christ, in which there Are such easy compliances with those inveterate Prejudices the World laboured under,
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and such apt Condescentions to Humane Nature, as when the whole Frame and Contexture is laid open to an entire view, we cannot wonder that the Angels desire to look into it.
and such apt Condescensions to Humane Nature, as when the Whole Frame and Contexture is laid open to an entire view, we cannot wonder that the Angels desire to look into it.
Which plainly shews, that Religion is no confused Jumble or Nonsence, but a Contrivance wherein appears the greatest Art and highest Wisdom in the World.
Which plainly shows, that Religion is not confused Jumble or Nonsense, but a Contrivance wherein appears the greatest Art and highest Wisdom in the World.
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THat there is no unreasonableness in the Frame and Composition of Christianity, but that it is infinitely agreeable and suitable to our Case and Necessities, we have clearly demonstrated:
THat there is no unreasonableness in the Frame and Composition of Christianity, but that it is infinitely agreeable and suitable to our Case and Necessities, we have clearly demonstrated:
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It remains now that we show with the same Plainness, that there is nothing disagreeing with sound Reason in the Doctrines contained in it, that so we may see that upon neither of these two Accounts we have any cause to be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ.
It remains now that we show with the same Plainness, that there is nothing disagreeing with found Reason in the Doctrines contained in it, that so we may see that upon neither of these two Accounts we have any cause to be ashamed of the Gospel of christ.
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3. Of Promises of great Rewards to them that shall be Obedient, and severe Punishments and Threatnings to the Stubborn and Rebellious, who refuse to walk according to those Rules laid down in the Gospel.
3. Of Promises of great Rewards to them that shall be Obedient, and severe Punishments and Threatenings to the Stubborn and Rebellious, who refuse to walk according to those Rules laid down in the Gospel.
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As to the Articles of Faith, we shall briefly run over some of the chief of them, that it may appear how consonant they are to the light of our own Reasons and Understandings.
As to the Articles of Faith, we shall briefly run over Some of the chief of them, that it may appear how consonant they Are to the Light of our own Reasons and Understandings.
and being designed to be the fairest Copy of a Holy and Pure Life, and to correct all the carnal Exorbitances and Corporeal Impurities in which Mankind wallowed,
and being designed to be the Fairest Copy of a Holy and Pure Life, and to correct all the carnal Exorbitances and Corporeal Impurities in which Mankind wallowed,
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as if their only Felicity had consisted in the highest and rankest Exercise of their Animal Powers, it was very agreeable that his Birth should be different from the common manner.
as if their only Felicity had consisted in the highest and rankest Exercise of their Animal Powers, it was very agreeable that his Birth should be different from the Common manner.
And that he should have no other Father but God, was a way very suitable to gain a greater Authority to those Holy Precepts that he should deliver to the World;
And that he should have no other Father but God, was a Way very suitable to gain a greater authority to those Holy Precepts that he should deliver to the World;
And that the Angels should usher in his wonderful Nativity with a solemn Anthem, is no more than what served to enhance and set forth the Eminency, Value,
And that the Angels should usher in his wondered Nativity with a solemn Anthem, is no more than what served to enhance and Set forth the Eminency, Valve,
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For since many Troubles, Afflictions, and Tribulations attend us in our way to Immortality, it cannot but be a greater encouragement to us to bear them with Patience,
For since many Troubles, Afflictions, and Tribulations attend us in our Way to Immortality, it cannot but be a greater encouragement to us to bear them with Patience,
Nor is it any more unbecoming or unworthy the Majesty of God to unite himself with a Humane Body, which his own hands have fashioned, and which is fearfully and wonderfully made, than it was for the Divine Presence to take up its Residence in the Jewish Temple,
Nor is it any more unbecoming or unworthy the Majesty of God to unite himself with a Humane Body, which his own hands have fashioned, and which is fearfully and wonderfully made, than it was for the Divine Presence to take up its Residence in the Jewish Temple,
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For this visible Appearance of Jesus Christ in so solemn a manner, attended with innumerable Legions of mighty Angels, descending into these lower Regions near the Earth, the Glory of whose Presence will be conspicuous to all the World, must needs be a very sensible Conviction to all Wicked Persons of the Folly of their Doings,
For this visible Appearance of jesus christ in so solemn a manner, attended with innumerable Legions of mighty Angels, descending into these lower Regions near the Earth, the Glory of whose Presence will be conspicuous to all the World, must needs be a very sensible Conviction to all Wicked Persons of the Folly of their Doings,
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And since there may be, and doubtless are many Scoffing, Atheistical Spirits in the Aerial Regions as well as here on Earth, who ascribe all great Mutations in the World to Chance and Fortune,
And since there may be, and doubtless Are many Scoffing, Atheistical Spirits in the Aerial Regions as well as Here on Earth, who ascribe all great Mutations in the World to Chance and Fortune,
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or the necessary Combinations of Matter, this appearance of our Lord and Saviour in such a visible manner, according to the sure Predictions of the Holy Scriptures, will effectually confute their vain Philosophy,
or the necessary Combinations of Matter, this appearance of our Lord and Saviour in such a visible manner, according to the sure Predictions of the Holy Scriptures, will effectually confute their vain Philosophy,
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Neither will it be a less afflicting Abasement of the insulting Pride of that Old Serpent and his Rebellious Associates, who so long Tyrannized over Mankind with such Contempt and Scorn, to feel themselves cast down into everlasting Destruction by that Nature which they had so much vilified and abused.
Neither will it be a less afflicting Abasement of the insulting Pride of that Old Serpent and his Rebellious Associates, who so long Tyrannized over Mankind with such Contempt and Scorn, to feel themselves cast down into everlasting Destruction by that Nature which they had so much vilified and abused.
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3. In respect of those who have been faithful Adherents of Christ Jesus, and firmly persisted in Goodness, notwithstanding the many discouragements they met withal, his Appearance in such a sensible manner will be exceeding comfortable and joyful;
3. In respect of those who have been faithful Adherents of christ jesus, and firmly persisted in goodness, notwithstanding the many discouragements they met withal, his Appearance in such a sensible manner will be exceeding comfortable and joyful;
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for they beholding him coming down from Heaven with such transcendent Power and Glory, must needs overflow with transports of Joy, to find that now their Redemption will be fully compleated:
for they beholding him coming down from Heaven with such transcendent Power and Glory, must needs overflow with transports of Joy, to find that now their Redemption will be Fully completed:
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For what may not they hope for at his hands, who is both their merciful Redeemer and their Judge? And this very sight of their long-expected Saviour, will invigorate their Souls with such a high degree of Life,
For what may not they hope for At his hands, who is both their merciful Redeemer and their Judge? And this very sighed of their long-expected Saviour, will invigorate their Souls with such a high degree of Life,
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2. We come now to the second Part of the Doctrines of Christianity, which consists of such things as are commanded as Duties and matters of our Practice.
2. We come now to the second Part of the Doctrines of Christianity, which consists of such things as Are commanded as Duties and matters of our Practice.
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For it cannot be thought but that that long Degeneracy we lay under, and the powerful and vigorous growth of our Animal Faculties must exceedingly impair,
For it cannot be Thought but that that long Degeneracy we lay under, and the powerful and vigorous growth of our Animal Faculties must exceedingly impair,
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if not wholly obliterate the fair Impresses of the Divine Nature upon us, so that we have need to have all those eternal Rules of Righteousness and Holiness to be laid down to us afresh.
if not wholly obliterate the fair Impresses of the Divine Nature upon us, so that we have need to have all those Eternal Rules of Righteousness and Holiness to be laid down to us afresh.
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And according to these Measures the Commands and Laws of Christianity are framed, so that they are a part of the ancient Intellectual Furniture of our own Souls.
And according to these Measures thee Commands and Laws of Christianity Are framed, so that they Are a part of the ancient Intellectual Furniture of our own Souls.
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For furely, there can be nothing more natural and consistent with our rational Frame, than to Love and Honour God, from whose infinite Fulness, we and all things, received their Being, with all our Hearts, and with all our Strength:
For furely, there can be nothing more natural and consistent with our rational Frame, than to Love and Honour God, from whose infinite Fullness, we and all things, received their Being, with all our Hearts, and with all our Strength:
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To sit quiet and contented under the various Dispensations of his Providence, and to bring our Minds into a Subordination and perfect Conformity to his Holy Will in all things.
To fit quiet and contented under the various Dispensations of his Providence, and to bring our Minds into a Subordination and perfect Conformity to his Holy Will in all things.
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And as Christianity enjoyns us to pay all Duty, and Service, and Obedience to God, so it strictly Commands all manner of Justice and Righteousness to others;
And as Christianity enjoins us to pay all Duty, and Service, and obedience to God, so it strictly Commands all manner of justice and Righteousness to Others;
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forbidding all harm and wrong to any thing living, and instead of that, requiring every Man in his several Station and Capacity to do all that Good that at any time lies in his Power.
forbidding all harm and wrong to any thing living, and instead of that, requiring every Man in his several Station and Capacity to do all that Good that At any time lies in his Power.
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To banish out of our Minds all Malignity, Rancour, Malice and Envy, as being the most contrary to the Nature of God, who delights in the Prosperity and Happiness of his Creatures;
To banish out of our Minds all Malignity, Rancour, Malice and Envy, as being the most contrary to the Nature of God, who delights in the Prosperity and Happiness of his Creatures;
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and therefore the Soul of a Christian above all others is enlarged and widened with an universal Love and Charity, readily undertaking the help and relief of the Necessitous and Indigent, looking upon all Mankind as Brethren,
and Therefore the Soul of a Christian above all Others is enlarged and widened with an universal Love and Charity, readily undertaking the help and relief of the Necessitous and Indigent, looking upon all Mankind as Brothers,
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Now as to our selves, we are engaged by the Precepts of our Holy Religion, to exercise great Temperance and Moderation, Sobriety and Chastity, in reference to all Corporeal Satisfactions and Delights:
Now as to our selves, we Are engaged by the Precepts of our Holy Religion, to exercise great Temperance and Moderation, Sobriety and Chastity, in Referente to all Corporeal Satisfactions and Delights:
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Not to defile and pollute our selves with debauched and sensual Pleasures, but to remember that our Souls once came from the pure and incorruptible Mansions of Heaven,
Not to defile and pollute our selves with debauched and sensual Pleasures, but to Remember that our Souls once Come from the pure and incorruptible Mansions of Heaven,
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For certainly nothing so much effeminates, debases, and shrivels up the Mind of Man, as Covetousness and a sordid pursuit of Riches, rendring it unfit for any Noble and Generous Action,
For Certainly nothing so much effeminates, debases, and shrivels up the Mind of Man, as Covetousness and a sordid pursuit of Riches, rendering it unfit for any Noble and Generous Actium,
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and therefore this may suffice to conclude this Head withal, that there is nothing that is truly Heroical and Divine, nothing that is Graceful and Lovely,
and Therefore this may suffice to conclude this Head withal, that there is nothing that is truly Heroical and Divine, nothing that is Graceful and Lovely,
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For the denying the Cravings of our corrupt Appetites, and the dying to our Corporeal Affections, is the enlivening that better and diviner Part of us,
For the denying the Cravings of our corrupt Appetites, and the dying to our Corporeal Affections, is the enlivening that better and diviner Part of us,
3. The third Head under which we comprehended the Doctrines of Christianity is, the Promises of great Rewards to all those that sincerely and conscientiously obey the Gospel;
3. The third Head under which we comprehended the Doctrines of Christianity is, the Promises of great Rewards to all those that sincerely and conscientiously obey the Gospel;
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And though Vertue be in it self exceeding lovely and amiable, and attractive of the Hearts of all those whose Eyes are in some good measure opened to discern the Beauty of it:
And though Virtue be in it self exceeding lovely and amiable, and Attractive of the Hearts of all those whose Eyes Are in Some good measure opened to discern the Beauty of it:
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Yet the generality of Men have the Eyes of their Minds so fast closed, that the brightness and excellency of it can make no sensible Impression upon them.
Yet the generality of Men have the Eyes of their Minds so fast closed, that the brightness and excellency of it can make no sensible Impression upon them.
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but necessary that there should be some further powerful encouragement made use of, than what is derived from the naked Contemplation of Vertue it self.
but necessary that there should be Some further powerful encouragement made use of, than what is derived from the naked Contemplation of Virtue it self.
And if some Men can make such hopeful Beginnings, and overcome many Difficulties, and endure much Hardship for the Attainment of Vertue, (as many of the Poor Heathens did, meerly for Vertue's sake, without any consideration of Reward) surely there is none that can flinch or give back,
And if Some Men can make such hopeful Beginnings, and overcome many Difficulties, and endure much Hardship for the Attainment of Virtue, (as many of the Poor heathens did, merely for Virtue's sake, without any consideration of Reward) surely there is none that can flinch or give back,
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So that in this GOD hath both consulted the Weaknesses and Necessities of Mankind, and taken such a course as may render the Recovery of his own Nature in them to become effectual.
So that in this GOD hath both consulted the Weaknesses and Necessities of Mankind, and taken such a course as may render the Recovery of his own Nature in them to become effectual.
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Because no Man can have a certain and assured Hope of this Reward, but it must flow from the consideration of the infinite Goodness and Benignity of GOD displayed to the World.
Because no Man can have a certain and assured Hope of this Reward, but it must flow from the consideration of the infinite goodness and Benignity of GOD displayed to the World.
Therefore when GOD has proposed a Reward to the Love of Vertue, it doth not extinguish that natural Love which the Soul retains of so excellent an Object, but heightens and inflames it.
Therefore when GOD has proposed a Reward to the Love of Virtue, it does not extinguish that natural Love which the Soul retains of so excellent an Object, but heightens and inflames it.
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The Reward serves as a Spur to quicken and sharpen our Desire and Contention after that which we apprehend has so much Pleasure and Satisfaction in it.
The Reward serves as a Spur to quicken and sharpen our Desire and Contention After that which we apprehend has so much Pleasure and Satisfaction in it.
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For Vertue and Holiness, and that new Nature that is required of us under the Gospel, being every way so ungrateful to Flesh and Blood, (as tending to the extirpation of all carnal Desires) if there had been no Rewards proposed, sinful and unworthy Men would have had jealous and suspicious thoughts of GOD,
For Virtue and Holiness, and that new Nature that is required of us under the Gospel, being every Way so ungrateful to Flesh and Blood, (as tending to the extirpation of all carnal Desires) if there had been no Rewards proposed, sinful and unworthy Men would have had jealous and suspicious thoughts of GOD,
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But now, by proposing so great a Reward, and making such ample Promises to unfeigned Piety, it is a clear Evidence that he would have this to take effect,
But now, by proposing so great a Reward, and making such ample Promises to unfeigned Piety, it is a clear Evidence that he would have this to take Effect,
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For in that GOD is an infinite Purity and Holiness, and has endued Men and Angels with such a large Portion of this his Nature, that nothing but their own perverse Wills could divest them of this happy State, it is hard to conceive that GOD could, by any better way, manifest his hatred and Detestation of all Sin and Evil,
For in that GOD is an infinite Purity and Holiness, and has endued Men and Angels with such a large Portion of this his Nature, that nothing but their own perverse Wills could divest them of this happy State, it is hard to conceive that GOD could, by any better Way, manifest his hatred and Detestation of all since and Evil,
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For should this Pure and Holy Being never step forth in a signal and remarkable manner to Punish Wickedness and Vice, bold and daring Sinners would conclude as formerly they have done, Psal. 50.21. That God was altogether such an one as themselves:
For should this Pure and Holy Being never step forth in a signal and remarkable manner to punish Wickedness and Vice, bold and daring Sinners would conclude as formerly they have done, Psalm 50.21. That God was altogether such an one as themselves:
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To which we may add, that the Nature of Men and Angels is so framed as must necessarily make them fit and capable Objects of GOD's distributive Justice.
To which we may add, that the Nature of Men and Angels is so framed as must necessarily make them fit and capable Objects of GOD's distributive justice.
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For there being such a Sui Potestas, Liberty or Freedom in reference to their own Actions, essential to them, they will unavoidably be accountable to that Divine Nemesis, which will never leave scourging and beating of Sin till it have driven it quite out of the World.
For there being such a Sui Potestas, Liberty or Freedom in Referente to their own Actions, essential to them, they will avoidable be accountable to that Divine Nemesis, which will never leave scourging and beating of since till it have driven it quite out of the World.
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2. The threatning of severe Punishments is a strong Curb and Restraint to keep Men off from those Exorbitances which otherwise their corrupt Natures would lead them to, that they cannot be so wicked as they would be.
2. The threatening of severe Punishments is a strong Curb and Restraint to keep Men off from those Exorbitances which otherwise their corrupt Nature's would led them to, that they cannot be so wicked as they would be.
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It is the Apostles advice, 1 Pet. 3.15. Be ready to give an Answer to every Man that asks you a Reason of the hope that is in you. And again, 1 Thess. 5.21. Prove all things, hold fast that which is good.
It is the Apostles Advice, 1 Pet. 3.15. Be ready to give an Answer to every Man that asks you a Reason of the hope that is in you. And again, 1 Thess 5.21. Prove all things, hold fast that which is good.
and yet made all its Commands and Doctrines to bear so grateful and pleasing a Harmony with our Rational Frame, he expects that we should be able to say more for it,
and yet made all its Commands and Doctrines to bear so grateful and pleasing a Harmony with our Rational Frame, he expects that we should be able to say more for it,
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than a Jew for the Mosaical Law, or a Turk for the Alcoran, or a Pagan for his ancient Superstition. And yet so supinely negligent are the greatest part of those that profess Christianity, that they can give no better Account why they are Christians,
than a Jew for the Mosaical Law, or a Turk for the Alcorani, or a Pagan for his ancient Superstition. And yet so supinely negligent Are the greatest part of those that profess Christianity, that they can give no better Account why they Are Christians,
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For it is certain, that a Mind that is puffed up with Pride and Vain-glory, that is filled with the Thoughts of the World and Earthly Vanities, that is sunk down and drowned in bodily Pleasures, is in no fitter Disposition to make a Judgment of Religion,
For it is certain, that a Mind that is puffed up with Pride and Vainglory, that is filled with the Thoughts of the World and Earthly Vanities, that is sunk down and drowned in bodily Pleasures, is in no fitter Disposition to make a Judgement of Religion,
and taking all possible care for our Satisfaction, that we may not believe blindfold without enquiring or asking a Reason, it is a sure sign that he would have us make use of those Faculties that he has given us.
and taking all possible care for our Satisfaction, that we may not believe blindfold without inquiring or asking a Reason, it is a sure Signen that he would have us make use of those Faculties that he has given us.
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And moreover, the great Cognation there is between the Laws of Religion and the Primitive Inscriptions of our Souls, puts us out of all doubt that they are not the Effects and Results of mere Arbitrarious Will,
And moreover, the great Cognation there is between the Laws of Religion and the Primitive Inscriptions of our Souls, puts us out of all doubt that they Are not the Effects and Results of mere Arbitrarious Will,
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and these Notions engraven at their first Creation upon the Souls of Men, it must necessarily argue a strange Disease and Distemper of Mind to contradict those things which are so symmetrical and agreeable with their intellectual Frame.
and these Notions engraven At their First Creation upon the Souls of Men, it must necessarily argue a strange Disease and Distemper of Mind to contradict those things which Are so symmetrical and agreeable with their intellectual Frame.
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that whereas their natural Faculties suggest to them the Being of a GOD, and that this All-perfect Being can communicate his Will and Pleasure to us Mortals,
that whereas their natural Faculties suggest to them the Being of a GOD, and that this All-perfect Being can communicate his Will and Pleasure to us Mortals,
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yet will rather stupifie, besot, and bedead the choicest Powers of their Souls, than suffer them to entertain a Truth so uncomplying with their carnal Lusts and Affections.
yet will rather stupify, besot, and bedead the Choicest Powers of their Souls, than suffer them to entertain a Truth so uncomplying with their carnal Lustiest and Affections.
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And nothing sooner throws the Soul into this forced and preternatural State wherein it loses that Criterion that should distinguish between Good and Evil, Truth and Falshood,
And nothing sooner throws the Soul into this forced and preternatural State wherein it loses that Criterion that should distinguish between Good and Evil, Truth and Falsehood,
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Wherefore when Religion is made so fully unexceptionable, to deride and scoff at it as a mean, jejune, and contemptible Thing against all the Sence and Reason that ever Mankind was endued withal, is as horrid a piece of Impiety as any one can be guilty of;
Wherefore when Religion is made so Fully unexceptionable, to deride and scoff At it as a mean, jejune, and contemptible Thing against all the Sense and Reason that ever Mankind was endued withal, is as horrid a piece of Impiety as any one can be guilty of;
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WE have taken away (in what has been already discoursed from these Words) the two first Causes or Grounds which may induce a Man to be ashamed of any Matter or Doctrine propounded to gain belief to it.
WE have taken away (in what has been already discoursed from these Words) the two First Causes or Grounds which may induce a Man to be ashamed of any Matter or Doctrine propounded to gain belief to it.
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3. The third is, if it be not intelligible, i. e. if it be not delivered in such plain and easie terms as that those to whom it is delivered may understand it.
3. The third is, if it be not intelligible, i. e. if it be not Delivered in such plain and easy terms as that those to whom it is Delivered may understand it.
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And this we shall prove not only very reasonable that it should be so, but absolutely necessary and could not be otherwise. And that upon these Accounts.
And this we shall prove not only very reasonable that it should be so, but absolutely necessary and could not be otherwise. And that upon these Accounts.
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If the Apostles, when they first Preached the Gospel, had told the People such high and mysterious things as their shallow Capacities could frame no Intelligible Idea's of, they might as well have spoken in an unknown Language,
If the Apostles, when they First Preached the Gospel, had told the People such high and mysterious things as their shallow Capacities could frame no Intelligible Idea's of, they might as well have spoken in an unknown Language,
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and consequently must be made very easie to be understood in all those things that were absolutely necessary to their Salvation, otherwise it would be of no benefit to them.
and consequently must be made very easy to be understood in all those things that were absolutely necessary to their Salvation, otherwise it would be of no benefit to them.
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and by suiting his Arguments to the common Apprehension of them that heard him. For an Argument that a Man does not understand can no more prevail upon him,
and by suiting his Arguments to the Common Apprehension of them that herd him. For an Argument that a Man does not understand can no more prevail upon him,
unless they are plainly and perspicuously set forth to the common Understanding of Men? All the World is concerned in this Covenant, and therefore Reason tells us, that all the World must understand what it is,
unless they Are plainly and perspicuously Set forth to the Common Understanding of Men? All the World is concerned in this Covenant, and Therefore Reason tells us, that all the World must understand what it is,
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And hence we understand the meaning of those words of the Apostle, Rom. 10.6, 7, 8. Say not in thine Heart, who shall ascend up into Heaven, that is, to bring Christ down from above? Or who shall descend into the deep, to bring up Christ again from the Dead? For the Word is nigh thee in thy Mouth, and in thy Heart.
And hence we understand the meaning of those words of the Apostle, Rom. 10.6, 7, 8. Say not in thine Heart, who shall ascend up into Heaven, that is, to bring christ down from above? Or who shall descend into the deep, to bring up christ again from the Dead? For the Word is High thee in thy Mouth, and in thy Heart.
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— The Apostle here tells us, that there is no Reason why a Christian should imagine that GOD propounds to him such Conditions as are impossible for him to perform; (for the ascending into Heaven, and descending into the Deep, is a Proverbial Speech,
— The Apostle Here tells us, that there is no Reason why a Christian should imagine that GOD propounds to him such Conditions as Are impossible for him to perform; (for the ascending into Heaven, and descending into the Deep, is a Proverbial Speech,
and rose from the Dead without any assistance or help of ours, by the sole Power and Virtue of his Divinity, it is a manifest sign that we are not tyed to Impossibilities,
and rose from the Dead without any assistance or help of ours, by the sole Power and Virtue of his Divinity, it is a manifest Signen that we Are not tied to Impossibilities,
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If a Law were made in such ambiguous, dark, and perplexed Terms, that an ordinary Capacity could not understand its Sence and Meaning, it were impossible to know when he obeyed, or when he transgressed:
If a Law were made in such ambiguous, dark, and perplexed Terms, that an ordinary Capacity could not understand its Sense and Meaning, it were impossible to know when he obeyed, or when he transgressed:
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GOD sent his Son into the World to publish and declare his Will, and he having so much kindness for Men as to die for them, we may be sure would not fail in representing it so clearly,
GOD sent his Son into the World to publish and declare his Will, and he having so much kindness for Men as to die for them, we may be sure would not fail in representing it so clearly,
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4. If Religion had been unintelligible, it would perfectly have lost its end and design, which was to recover Men from a state of Sin to a state of Righteousness.
4. If Religion had been unintelligible, it would perfectly have lost its end and Design, which was to recover Men from a state of since to a state of Righteousness.
For, Can a Man be perswaded by that which he does not understand? Or shall a Mystery wrapt up in thick Clouds and Darkness, on purpose that it may be unintelligible, make any one ever the wiser? The Apostle St. Paul speaking of the State of the Gospel, 2 Cor. 3.18. uses this Expression, We all with open face beholding as in a Glass, the Glory of the Lord, are changed into the same Image from Glory to Glory.
For, Can a Man be persuaded by that which he does not understand? Or shall a Mystery wrapped up in thick Clouds and Darkness, on purpose that it may be unintelligible, make any one ever the Wiser? The Apostle Saint Paul speaking of the State of the Gospel, 2 Cor. 3.18. uses this Expression, We all with open face beholding as in a Glass, the Glory of the Lord, Are changed into the same Image from Glory to Glory.
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The full meaning of which words is this, The Gospel is not like the Law, which when Moses brought down from the Mount, he put a Veil upon his Face, there being abundance of Rites and Ceremonies,
The full meaning of which words is this, The Gospel is not like the Law, which when Moses brought down from the Mount, he put a Veil upon his Face, there being abundance of Rites and Ceremonies,
But Christianity is open and plain, having no shadows to darken and obscure, and we looking into this and seeing the Glory of it as perfectly as we can see our Faces in a Glass, are by little and little,
But Christianity is open and plain, having no shadows to darken and Obscure, and we looking into this and seeing the Glory of it as perfectly as we can see our Faces in a Glass, Are by little and little,
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For can any Man in his Wits believe that he can be changed and transformed by a Contrivance or Discourse that he is wholly ignorant of? And St. John assures us, 1 Joh. 1.5. That God is Light, and in him is no Darkness at all: i. e.
For can any Man in his Wits believe that he can be changed and transformed by a Contrivance or Discourse that he is wholly ignorant of? And Saint John assures us, 1 John 1.5. That God is Light, and in him is no Darkness At all: i. e.
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By which it is very evident, that Religion in all things necessary to bring the World to everlasting Blessedness, is a thing that does not transcend the meanest Capacity.
By which it is very evident, that Religion in all things necessary to bring the World to everlasting Blessedness, is a thing that does not transcend the Meanest Capacity.
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as it is now revealed unto his Holy Apostles and Prophets by the Spirit. And again, Coloss. 1.26. It is called the Mystery which was hid from Ages and Generations, but now is made manifest to the Saints.
as it is now revealed unto his Holy Apostles and prophets by the Spirit. And again, Coloss. 1.26. It is called the Mystery which was hid from Ages and Generations, but now is made manifest to the Saints.
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We shall therefore first shew the Reasons why it is called a Mystery, and that it is very requisite it should be so, i. e. that there should be something hidden and reserved in it, that should not presently be discerned by every oscitant and careless Person;
We shall Therefore First show the Reasons why it is called a Mystery, and that it is very requisite it should be so, i. e. that there should be something hidden and reserved in it, that should not presently be discerned by every oscitant and careless Person;
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and then make it appear further, that it is not difficult to be understood in those things that are absolutely necessary to every Christian's Salvation.
and then make it appear further, that it is not difficult to be understood in those things that Are absolutely necessary to every Christian's Salvation.
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Therefore that this great gift of GOD might not prove despicable and contemptible, he is pleased to Veil it in a good measure, that Men might not know the worth of it at once,
Therefore that this great gift of GOD might not prove despicable and contemptible, he is pleased to Veil it in a good measure, that Men might not know the worth of it At once,
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It is recorded of some of the Kings of Persia, that they shewed themselves to their Subjects but once a Year, that they might be more reverenced and adored,
It is recorded of Some of the Kings of Persiam, that they showed themselves to their Subject's but once a Year, that they might be more reverenced and adored,
And GOD, that he might gain more Reverence and Estimation to this infinite Treasure wherewith he hath enriched the World, he keeps a great part of it hidden,
And GOD, that he might gain more reverence and Estimation to this infinite Treasure wherewith he hath enriched the World, he keeps a great part of it hidden,
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2. It is very becoming that some things in Religion should be obscure, and that there should be some high and raised Truths above the level of common Understandings, that so all Holy Persons might find matter of Delight and Satisfaction, according to their several statures and growth in Grace.
2. It is very becoming that Some things in Religion should be Obscure, and that there should be Some high and raised Truths above the level of Common Understandings, that so all Holy Persons might find matter of Delight and Satisfaction, according to their several statures and growth in Grace.
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and according to this their several growth and stature in Christ Jesus, there must likewise be a difference in the Meat or Food they are nourished withal.
and according to this their several growth and stature in christ jesus, there must likewise be a difference in the Meat or Food they Are nourished withal.
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Therefore St. Paul rightly distinguisheth of this, Heb. 5.12, 13, 14. For when for the time ye ought to be Teachers, ye have need that one Teach you again, which be the first Principles of the Oracles of God,
Therefore Saint Paul rightly Distinguisheth of this, Hebrew 5.12, 13, 14. For when for the time you ought to be Teachers, you have need that one Teach you again, which be the First Principles of the Oracles of God,
and are become such as have need of Milk, and not of strong Meat. For every one that useth Milk is unskilful in the word of Righteousness; for he is a Babe:
and Are become such as have need of Milk, and not of strong Meat. For every one that uses Milk is unskilful in the word of Righteousness; for he is a Babe:
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But strong Meat belongs to them that are of full Age — Now, that the Gospel may be fitted for all these sorts of Persons, it is necessary that it should be furnished with such things as are plain,
But strong Meat belongs to them that Are of full Age — Now, that the Gospel may be fitted for all these sorts of Persons, it is necessary that it should be furnished with such things as Are plain,
and then that it should be stored with higher and more raised Doctrines for the gratification of them that are of full Age in Christ, who, by reason of their growth in the Divine Life, have their Senses exercised to discern both Good and Evil. And accordingly the Apostle,
and then that it should be stored with higher and more raised Doctrines for the gratification of them that Are of full Age in christ, who, by reason of their growth in the Divine Life, have their Senses exercised to discern both Good and Evil. And accordingly the Apostle,
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Now GOD, that he might gratifie the innocent desires of Men after Knowledge, and likewise reward their Pains and Labour in searching after it, he opens and discovers to them such Treasures as are concealed from wicked and careless Persons.
Now GOD, that he might gratify the innocent Desires of Men After Knowledge, and likewise reward their Pains and Labour in searching After it, he Opens and discovers to them such Treasures as Are concealed from wicked and careless Persons.
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As Nature has hid many curious Secrets and great Treasures in the Bowels of the Earth, whereby she might have something to imploy Mens Diligence upon,
As Nature has hid many curious Secrets and great Treasures in the Bowels of the Earth, whereby she might have something to employ Men's Diligence upon,
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so GOD has covered many Pieces of excellent Wisdom in the Body of the Scriptures, that he might still have some new thing to offer, some Treasures not yet known to discover to all the Generations of Men, till the Time come that they shall know as they are know.
so GOD has covered many Pieces of excellent Wisdom in the Body of the Scriptures, that he might still have Some new thing to offer, Some Treasures not yet known to discover to all the Generations of Men, till the Time come that they shall know as they Are know.
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So that he that believes the Apostles Creed, and leads a good Life according to the plain Commands of GOD in the Holy Scriptures, he does all that which is required as absolutely necessary to Salvation,
So that he that believes the Apostles Creed, and leads a good Life according to the plain Commands of GOD in the Holy Scriptures, he does all that which is required as absolutely necessary to Salvation,
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Therefore, if we may grow wiser in Heavenly Wisdom and Understanding, and shall waste those precious Opportunities upon any thing else of lesser Moment and Concernment, this Carelesness will highly be charged upon us.
Therefore, if we may grow Wiser in Heavenly Wisdom and Understanding, and shall waste those precious Opportunities upon any thing Else of lesser Moment and Concernment, this Carelessness will highly be charged upon us.
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Object. 2. To this that hath been said of the Plainness and Perspicuity of Religion, it may further be objected after this manner, That if it be so plain and clear in all those things that are requisite and necessary to bring a Christian to Heaven,
Object. 2. To this that hath been said of the Plainness and Perspicuity of Religion, it may further be objected After this manner, That if it be so plain and clear in all those things that Are requisite and necessary to bring a Christian to Heaven,
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there being no Sect or Party, or Religious Society whatever, but hath some Persons set apart to preside over and Minister in Religious Offices to those of the same Bond and Communion.
there being no Sect or Party, or Religious Society whatever, but hath Some Persons Set apart to preside over and Minister in Religious Offices to those of the same Bound and Communion.
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But we shall not content our selves with this, but more fully show, That though all things necessary for the Salvation of every private Christian be fully and plainly laid down,
But we shall not content our selves with this, but more Fully show, That though all things necessary for the Salvation of every private Christian be Fully and plainly laid down,
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so that there can be no mistake, yet a settled Ministry (as the case of things stands) is not only needful, but cannot be laid aside. And that for these Reasons,
so that there can be no mistake, yet a settled Ministry (as the case of things Stands) is not only needful, but cannot be laid aside. And that for these Reasons,
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Moreover, we see how vigilant and industrious the grand Enemy of Mankind is, in striving by his Agents and Instruments to subvert the Faith of such as are not well grounded, by drawing them into Schisms, Factions,
Moreover, we see how vigilant and Industria the grand Enemy of Mankind is, in striving by his Agents and Instruments to subvert the Faith of such as Are not well grounded, by drawing them into Schisms, Factions,
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and Heresies, which would be in a great measure prevented, if Men would consult their spiritual Guides, whose Office it is to Teach and to Instruct them.
and Heresies, which would be in a great measure prevented, if Men would consult their spiritual Guides, whose Office it is to Teach and to Instruct them.
What then can we imagine would be the event and consequence, if all these things were laid aside? If they are hardly now kept in the due fear and reverence of GOD by the most faithful and strong Exhortations to Piety and Vertue, there can nothing else be expected but that a Deluge of Wickedness should overflow the World,
What then can we imagine would be the event and consequence, if all these things were laid aside? If they Are hardly now kept in the due Fear and Reverence of GOD by the most faithful and strong Exhortations to Piety and Virtue, there can nothing Else be expected but that a Deluge of Wickedness should overflow the World,
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how come Men to walk so contrary to it? And why has it so little effect in the World? One would think that those stupendious Promises of the Forgiveness of our Sins, of the assistance of GOD's Spirit,
how come Men to walk so contrary to it? And why has it so little Effect in the World? One would think that those stupendious Promises of the Forgiveness of our Sins, of the assistance of GOD's Spirit,
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And although the unsuccessfulness of Religion may be resolved into many and different Causes, yet I shall only instance in some which are most obvious and frequent: As,
And although the unsuccessfulness of Religion may be resolved into many and different Causes, yet I shall only instance in Some which Are most obvious and frequent: As,
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1. Because Men place their Religion in Opinions and Sects, in Words and Notions, more than in the everlasting Rules of Righteousness, Charity, Goodness and Truth.
1. Because Men place their Religion in Opinions and Sects, in Words and Notions, more than in the everlasting Rules of Righteousness, Charity, goodness and Truth.
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And thus they build up again that Partition-Wall between Jew and Gentile, which, at the Death of Christ was rent asunder, to intimate to us, That in the Christian Religion (as the Apostle shows, Col. 3.11.) there should be neither Greek nor Jew, Circumcision nor Uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, Bond nor Free; but Christ should be all and in all.
And thus they built up again that Partition-Wall between Jew and Gentile, which, At the Death of christ was rend asunder, to intimate to us, That in the Christian Religion (as the Apostle shows, Col. 3.11.) there should be neither Greek nor Jew, Circumcision nor Uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, Bound nor Free; but christ should be all and in all.
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Religion lies not in the Brain, neither is it this or that Opinion that will bring a Man to the Haven of his desired Happiness, without the constant Practice of all Christian Vertues,
Religion lies not in the Brain, neither is it this or that Opinion that will bring a Man to the Haven of his desired Happiness, without the constant Practice of all Christian Virtues,
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Happy were it for the World, if every Mans Knowledge would blossom into Practice, and bring forth Fruits answerable to that Holy and Pure Religion he lives under.
Happy were it for the World, if every men Knowledge would blossom into Practice, and bring forth Fruits answerable to that Holy and Pure Religion he lives under.
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Though I speak with the Tongue of Men and Angels, and have not Charity (says St. Paul, 1 Cor. 13.1.) I am become but as sounding Brass or a tinkling Cymbal.
Though I speak with the Tongue of Men and Angels, and have not Charity (Says Saint Paul, 1 Cor. 13.1.) I am become but as sounding Brass or a tinkling Cymbal.
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The Wisdom which is from above (as St. James informs us, Chap. 3.17.) is first Pure, then Peaceable, gentle and easie to be Intreated, full of Mercy and good Fruits, without Partiality and without Hypocrisie. And again, Chap. 1.27.
The Wisdom which is from above (as Saint James informs us, Chap. 3.17.) is First Pure, then Peaceable, gentle and easy to be Entreated, full of Mercy and good Fruits, without Partiality and without Hypocrisy. And again, Chap. 1.27.
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Now, when Men shall neglect these plain and indispensible Duties of Christianity, and take up with some self-chosen Opinions, that contribute nothing to the true honouring of GOD,
Now, when Men shall neglect these plain and indispensible Duties of Christianity, and take up with Some self-chosen Opinions, that contribute nothing to the true honouring of GOD,
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Whereas Christianity, when firmly seated in us, and the Power of it displayed upon our Souls, would teach us to Walk by Faith, and not by Sight, 2 Cor. 5.7.
Whereas Christianity, when firmly seated in us, and the Power of it displayed upon our Souls, would teach us to Walk by Faith, and not by Sighed, 2 Cor. 5.7.
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And if we acted agreeably to the Constitution of our own Natures, the Reasons and Arguments suggested to us by our Rational Faculties, ought as forcibly and powerfully to perswade us as those which are urged upon us by our Senses.
And if we acted agreeably to the Constitution of our own Nature's, the Reasons and Arguments suggested to us by our Rational Faculties, ought as forcibly and powerfully to persuade us as those which Are urged upon us by our Senses.
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But while we speak doubtfully, and believe waveringly and uncertainly, the Felicities and Joys of the other World, make little or no Impression upon us.
But while we speak doubtfully, and believe waveringly and uncertainly, the Felicities and Joys of the other World, make little or no Impression upon us.
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Suppose we saw our Lord and Saviour coming in the Clouds, attended with Thousands of mighty Angels to judge the World, which, with the Glory and Brightness of their Heavenly Bodies, should cause a Light, surpassing that of the Sun;
Suppose we saw our Lord and Saviour coming in the Clouds, attended with Thousands of mighty Angels to judge the World, which, with the Glory and Brightness of their Heavenly Bodies, should cause a Light, surpassing that of the Sun;
Surely, it is nothing but our Earthliness, and the dwelling of our Minds so much upon Sense that we are so little affected with the thoughts of it now;
Surely, it is nothing but our Earthliness, and the Dwelling of our Minds so much upon Sense that we Are so little affected with the thoughts of it now;
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3. Lastly, to the foregoing Particulars we may add, as one no mean Cause why the Gospel prevails so little upon Men, viz. the want of that which the Apostle St. Jude speaks of, ver. 20. The building up one another in our most Holy Faith.
3. Lastly, to the foregoing Particulars we may add, as one no mean Cause why the Gospel prevails so little upon Men, viz. the want of that which the Apostle Saint U^de speaks of, ver. 20. The building up one Another in our most Holy Faith.
And to bind this Exhortation yet faster upon the Consciences of Men, the Apostle makes use of the Example of Christ, in the next words, For even Christ pleased not himself, i. e.
And to bind this Exhortation yet faster upon the Consciences of Men, the Apostle makes use of the Exampl of christ, in the next words, For even christ pleased not himself, i. e.
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Christ had no respects for himself, no ends of his own to consult, but as if he had wholly forgotten himself, he devoted himself perfectly to the promoting of his Father's Glory.
christ had no respects for himself, no ends of his own to consult, but as if he had wholly forgotten himself, he devoted himself perfectly to the promoting of his Father's Glory.
And where these things are wanting, and every one lives as a Stranger to another, it cannot be expected that the Gospel should draw off Men from Sin so successfully,
And where these things Are wanting, and every one lives as a Stranger to Another, it cannot be expected that the Gospel should draw off Men from since so successfully,
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And therefore, where any thing is delivered so obscurely, that with our best diligence we cannot attain to the true sence and meaning of it, it is a sure sign that whatever sence GOD intended,
And Therefore, where any thing is Delivered so obscurely, that with our best diligence we cannot attain to the true sense and meaning of it, it is a sure Signen that whatever sense GOD intended,
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In the mean time, we must all consider that it is our Duty to pray unto GOD (as the Apostle St. Paul for his Disciples the Colossians, Chap. 1.9, 10.) and to desire that we may be filled with the knowledge of his Will in all Wisdom and spiritual Understanding;
In the mean time, we must all Consider that it is our Duty to pray unto GOD (as the Apostle Saint Paul for his Disciples the colossians, Chap. 1.9, 10.) and to desire that we may be filled with the knowledge of his Will in all Wisdom and spiritual Understanding;
and declaring the Natures and Properties of all Things in this our Earthly Globe; it would indeed have filled the Mind of Man with abundance of Pleasure and Delight,
and declaring the Nature's and Properties of all Things in this our Earthly Globe; it would indeed have filled the Mind of Man with abundance of Pleasure and Delight,
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The great End therefore which GOD intended by the Gospel, was the Advancement of true Godliness, the pulling down and destroying the Kingdom of Sin and Satan,
The great End Therefore which GOD intended by the Gospel, was the Advancement of true Godliness, the pulling down and destroying the Kingdom of since and Satan,
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and what a high measure of Purity and Sanctity they aim at; namely, the entire Purification of the Soul from all manner of Terrestrial Defilements and Pollutions,
and what a high measure of Purity and Sanctity they aim At; namely, the entire Purification of the Soul from all manner of Terrestrial Defilements and Pollutions,
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and into which we are recovered by the gentle Influences and Illapses of the Divine Spirit upon us, there is begotten in our Souls a daily Tendency upwards,
and into which we Are recovered by the gentle Influences and Illapses of the Divine Spirit upon us, there is begotten in our Souls a daily Tendency upward,
and this effort of theirs receiving fresh Strength and Supplies from above, never ceases till it have wrought them to such a high Pitch as through the Benignity and Power of him who is the beginning of the Creation of God, they may be translated into the Peaceful Mansions of everlasting Glory.
and this effort of theirs receiving fresh Strength and Supplies from above, never ceases till it have wrought them to such a high Pitch as through the Benignity and Power of him who is the beginning of the Creation of God, they may be translated into the Peaceful Mansions of everlasting Glory.
For we being so sunk into this Earthly State, that we are wholly carried away with its Affections and Lusts, could never by our own single effort and solitary endeavours bring our selves back to the Participation of that Holy and Divine Life we fell from.
For we being so sunk into this Earthly State, that we Are wholly carried away with its Affections and Lustiest, could never by our own single effort and solitary endeavours bring our selves back to the Participation of that Holy and Divine Life we fell from.
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Therefore GOD, out of his infinite Love and Compassion, and upon the Intercession of our Lord and Saviour, has vouchsafed us the aid of his blessed Spirit, to regenerate our Natures,
Therefore GOD, out of his infinite Love and Compassion, and upon the Intercession of our Lord and Saviour, has vouchsafed us the aid of his blessed Spirit, to regenerate our Nature's,
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and to form in us such a strong and active Principle of Holiness as should steadily carry our Wills to a perfect compliance and obedience to his Holy Will.
and to from in us such a strong and active Principle of Holiness as should steadily carry our Wills to a perfect compliance and Obedience to his Holy Will.
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That we should not shelter our selves in a formal outside Sanctity, but attain to that New-birth, wherein all the Power of Sin is perfectly vanquished and subdued;
That we should not shelter our selves in a formal outside Sanctity, but attain to that New birth, wherein all the Power of since is perfectly vanquished and subdued;
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And that though we have old Rebellious Giants within us, powerful Lusts like the Sons of Anak, yet this Almighty Spirit (if we be not treacherous and false to his Inspirations) is able,
And that though we have old Rebellious Giants within us, powerful Lustiest like the Sons of Anak, yet this Almighty Spirit (if we be not treacherous and false to his Inspirations) is able,
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and certainly will bring us into the promised Land. And that we have no greater success in the Mortification of our Sins proceeds not from the want of the supply of GOD's Spirit,
and Certainly will bring us into the promised Land. And that we have no greater success in the Mortification of our Sins proceeds not from the want of the supply of GOD's Spirit,
But if we would collect the Powers and Faculties of our Souls together, and go against our strongest Vices and our habitual and customary Sins with hearty and sincere Resolutions of destroying them, this Spirit would never be wanting to us,
But if we would collect the Powers and Faculties of our Souls together, and go against our Strongest Vices and our habitual and customary Sins with hearty and sincere Resolutions of destroying them, this Spirit would never be wanting to us,
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We should find the dry and parched Soil, that barren Wilderness wherein no Plant of sincere Piety and Righteousness has of a long time prospered, to become a Plantation of GOD,
We should find the dry and parched Soil, that barren Wilderness wherein no Plant of sincere Piety and Righteousness has of a long time prospered, to become a Plantation of GOD,
That we may not conceit our selves to be under an invincible Infirmity and Imbecility and that we shall never be able to free our selves from the Tyranny of the Body of Sin,
That we may not conceit our selves to be under an invincible Infirmity and Imbecility and that we shall never be able to free our selves from the Tyranny of the Body of since,
And because the Promise of the Holy Spirit is one of the great Props and Encouragements of a Christian Travelling through the Wilderness of this World,
And Because the Promise of the Holy Spirit is one of the great Props and Encouragements of a Christian Traveling through the Wilderness of this World,
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2. A second powerful Motive for the begetting a Divine Life and Nature in Men (which is the ultimate end of Christian Religion) is the consideration of the stupendious love of GOD in sending Jesus Christ for the Redemption of the World.
2. A second powerful Motive for the begetting a Divine Life and Nature in Men (which is the ultimate end of Christian Religion) is the consideration of the stupendious love of GOD in sending jesus christ for the Redemption of the World.
so his compassionate Eyes could not behold them for ever lost and involved in an inextricable Ruine (though through their own Fault) and not provide them some means of recovery.
so his compassionate Eyes could not behold them for ever lost and involved in an inextricable Ruin (though through their own Fault) and not provide them Some means of recovery.
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And if Compassion and Mercy be essential Attributes of GOD (as doubtless they are) then there is a mighty suitableness and agreeableness between a poor and undone Creature and Pity and Compassion.
And if Compassion and Mercy be essential Attributes of GOD (as doubtless they Are) then there is a mighty suitableness and agreeableness between a poor and undone Creature and Pity and Compassion.
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And that this might more deeply affect our Hearts, and more powerfully draw us off from our Sins, his All-comprehensive Wisdom so contrived it, that his only begotten Son should take our Nature upon him,
And that this might more deeply affect our Hearts, and more powerfully draw us off from our Sins, his All-comprehensive Wisdom so contrived it, that his only begotten Son should take our Nature upon him,
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What a strong Argument now is this to reclaim the most stubborn Offender? Had we but common Gratitude it would certainly move us to make our returns of Love and Affection in some degree answerable to so infinite a Kindness.
What a strong Argument now is this to reclaim the most stubborn Offender? Had we but Common Gratitude it would Certainly move us to make our returns of Love and Affection in Some degree answerable to so infinite a Kindness.
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There is another cogent Argument to promote the grand design of the Gospel, and that is a serious Meditation upon the Crucifixion and Death of our Lord Jesus Christ.
There is Another cogent Argument to promote the grand Design of the Gospel, and that is a serious Meditation upon the Crucifixion and Death of our Lord jesus christ.
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But when we consider that this Privilege was not bought or procured for them by such mean and contemptible things as Silver and Gold (for which yet we know that things of greatest Worth, pertaining to this Life may be had) but by the precious Blood of Jesus Christ, that immaculate Lamb, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Pet. 1.18, 19. this makes it still more wonderful.
But when we Consider that this Privilege was not bought or procured for them by such mean and contemptible things as Silver and Gold (for which yet we know that things of greatest Worth, pertaining to this Life may be had) but by the precious Blood of jesus christ, that immaculate Lamb, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Pet. 1.18, 19. this makes it still more wondered.
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For the greatness of the Price by which any Privilege or Liberty is purchased for any Man, 'tis a higher engagement upon him to improve this Benefit to the utmost,
For the greatness of the Price by which any Privilege or Liberty is purchased for any Man, it's a higher engagement upon him to improve this Benefit to the utmost,
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And what Treasure is there in Heaven and Earth more valuable than the precious Blood of the Son of GOD? And yet he willingly offered this for the World, that he might disengage Men from their Sins,
And what Treasure is there in Heaven and Earth more valuable than the precious Blood of the Son of GOD? And yet he willingly offered this for the World, that he might disengage Men from their Sins,
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To illustrate this by a familiar Similitude, suppose some dear Friend should part with his Life to redeem another from some certain danger which otherwise would ruine him,
To illustrate this by a familiar Similitude, suppose Some dear Friend should part with his Life to Redeem Another from Some certain danger which otherwise would ruin him,
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Could such a Man slight so great a Love, or ever think himself too punctual in observing those light Injunctions which his dying Friend had laid upon him? Surely,
Could such a Man slight so great a Love, or ever think himself too punctual in observing those Light Injunctions which his dying Friend had laid upon him? Surely,
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Jesus Christ, who took our Flesh and Blood upon him, parted with his own Life to Redeem us from an inevitable Danger which would have undone us for ever:
jesus christ, who took our Flesh and Blood upon him, parted with his own Life to redeem us from an inevitable Danger which would have undone us for ever:
And can we be so ungrateful as to slight him for it, and forget his Commands? What Bands or Cords can tye Souls nearer together than that Love which is stronger than Death? Or what Words make deeper Impressions upon the Hearts of Men than those that are spoken by their dying Friends? It is not possible for the Heart of Man to conceive a more effectual way to expell Sin and Wickedness,
And can we be so ungrateful as to slight him for it, and forget his Commands? What Bans or Cords can tie Souls nearer together than that Love which is Stronger than Death? Or what Words make Deeper Impressions upon the Hearts of Men than those that Are spoken by their dying Friends? It is not possible for the Heart of Man to conceive a more effectual Way to expel since and Wickedness,
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How can any Man go on and continue in Sin, when he considers that his Saviour came for this only end into the World, that he might destroy the Works of Sin and Satan,
How can any Man go on and continue in since, when he considers that his Saviour Come for this only end into the World, that he might destroy the Works of since and Satan,
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Whatever Sin therefore it be that assaults thy Soul, present unto it thy dying Saviour, who, with his out-stretched Arms on the Cross, sues for admittance into thy strongest Affections.
Whatever since Therefore it be that assaults thy Soul, present unto it thy dying Saviour, who, with his outstretched Arms on the Cross, sues for admittance into thy Strongest Affections.
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and at last breathing out his innocent Soul on the Cross for his bitter Enemies? Art thou Covetous and too desirous of worldly Enjoyments? then remember Judas, and consider what a heinous and bloody Act his Covetousness betrayed him to,
and At last breathing out his innocent Soul on the Cross for his bitter Enemies? Art thou Covetous and too desirous of worldly Enjoyments? then Remember Judas, and Consider what a heinous and bloody Act his Covetousness betrayed him to,
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even the delivering up his harmless Lord and Master to the malicious and implacable Jews. And whoever sets his Heart upon the World, he does with Judas sell his Saviour.
even the delivering up his harmless Lord and Master to the malicious and implacable jews. And whoever sets his Heart upon the World, he does with Judas fell his Saviour.
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And that we may more clearly discover wherein we are to imitate and follow the example of our Lord and Saviour, we must distinguish between those Actions which our Lord did as a publick Person, invested with Authority from Heaven;
And that we may more clearly discover wherein we Are to imitate and follow the Exampl of our Lord and Saviour, we must distinguish between those Actions which our Lord did as a public Person, invested with authority from Heaven;
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For there were many things which he did that related wholly to his Office, as he was the Messiah, the great Representative of Mankind, who took upon him and came down from Heaven to reconcile the World to GOD.
For there were many things which he did that related wholly to his Office, as he was the Messiah, the great Representative of Mankind, who took upon him and Come down from Heaven to reconcile the World to GOD.
His curing all bodily Diseases and Distempers, and shewing his Power over Evil Spirits, which, upon his sole Command and Word, were forced to leave those Bodies they had vexed and tormented.
His curing all bodily Diseases and Distempers, and showing his Power over Evil Spirits, which, upon his sole Command and Word, were forced to leave those Bodies they had vexed and tormented.
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When we read that he fasted Forty days, we may learn that the further we withdraw our Minds from bodily Lusts and Affections, we are in a greater Forwardness and better Disposition to converse with GOD.
When we read that he fasted Forty days, we may Learn that the further we withdraw our Minds from bodily Lustiest and Affections, we Are in a greater Forwardness and better Disposition to converse with GOD.
And so of all our Lord's Miraculous Actions, which were as so many Credentials and Seals from Heaven, that attested and verified his Commission and the Authority by which he acted.
And so of all our Lord's Miraculous Actions, which were as so many Credentials and Seals from Heaven, that attested and verified his Commission and the authority by which he acted.
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There is something still that we may draw for our encouragement and support in that holy and unblameable Life, which he came to propagate in the World.
There is something still that we may draw for our encouragement and support in that holy and unblameable Life, which he Come to propagate in the World.
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When we behold our Lord casting out Devils, does it not assure us that he has Power over the dark Kingdom? and that if we will submit to his Gracious Laws, he will at last bruise Satan under our Feet? When we see him by his Commanding and All-powerful Word, raising the Dead, it cannot but beget in us a strong Faith and Trust in him, that though we die,
When we behold our Lord casting out Devils, does it not assure us that he has Power over the dark Kingdom? and that if we will submit to his Gracious Laws, he will At last bruise Satan under our Feet? When we see him by his Commanding and All-powerful Word, raising the Dead, it cannot but beget in us a strong Faith and Trust in him, that though we die,
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Moreover, we are enjoyned to follow our blessed Redeemer in the Purity and Sanctity of his Life, by keeping our selves unspotted from the World and the Flesh.
Moreover, we Are enjoined to follow our blessed Redeemer in the Purity and Sanctity of his Life, by keeping our selves unspotted from the World and the Flesh.
And then that we imitate him in his wonderful and exemplary Humility, who being, as the Apostle speaks, Phil. 2.6, 7. NONLATINALPHABET, cloathed with Celestial Light and Glory,
And then that we imitate him in his wondered and exemplary Humility, who being, as the Apostle speaks, Philip 2.6, 7., clothed with Celestial Light and Glory,
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and possessed of all the Happiness of those Immortal Regions, yet emptied himself and took upon him NONLATINALPHABET the form of a Servant, or NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET the likeness and fashion of Man;
and possessed of all the Happiness of those Immortal Regions, yet emptied himself and took upon him the from of a Servant, or and the likeness and fashion of Man;
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that is, he came into these Earthly Regions, took upon him a Humane Body, and was made a Man who is really NONLATINALPHABET a Servant of Corruption in this Terrestrial State.
that is, he Come into these Earthly Regions, took upon him a Humane Body, and was made a Man who is really a Servant of Corruption in this Terrestrial State.
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and all sorts of Animals by the Conflagration of this Terrestrial Globe, then shall Jesus Christ visibly descend from Heaven with the sound of a Trumpet,
and all sorts of Animals by the Conflagration of this Terrestrial Globe, then shall jesus christ visibly descend from Heaven with the found of a Trumpet,
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so these officious Spirits shall be imployed by their great Prince and Head, Christ Jesus, to gather his Elect from the four Winds, from one end of Heaven to the other, and save them from this universal Burning that shall at once seize upon this lower World.
so these officious Spirits shall be employed by their great Prince and Head, christ jesus, to gather his Elect from the four Winds, from one end of Heaven to the other, and save them from this universal Burning that shall At once seize upon this lower World.
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For then, by the mighty Power and Word of him that created all things, the subterraneous Treasures of Fire shall be opened, which meeting with those fierce and penetrating Fires wherewith the whole Vault of Heaven is enflam'd, with their joint and united force will melt and dissolve all Terrestrial Mixtures and Combinations,
For then, by the mighty Power and Word of him that created all things, the subterraneous Treasures of Fire shall be opened, which meeting with those fierce and penetrating Fires wherewith the Whole Vault of Heaven is inflamed, with their joint and united force will melt and dissolve all Terrestrial Mixtures and Combinations,
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THE usefulness and serviceableness of the Christian Doctrine for the promoting the Immortal Happiness of Men having been fully shown in the preceeding Discourse,
THE usefulness and serviceableness of the Christian Doctrine for the promoting the Immortal Happiness of Men having been Fully shown in the preceding Discourse,
The Blessings then of this Life, are such as either relate to the publick, or such as concern every particular Man's Person: The publick Blessings are,
The Blessings then of this Life, Are such as either relate to the public, or such as concern every particular Man's Person: The public Blessings Are,
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From whence come Wars and Fightings among you? says the Apostle, James 4.1. From whence is it all the Troubles and Confusions of the World flow? Come they not of your Lusts that War in your Members? And Solomon assures us, Prov. 13.10. that it is only by Pride Contention comes.
From whence come Wars and Fightings among you? Says the Apostle, James 4.1. From whence is it all the Troubles and Confusions of the World flow? Come they not of your Lustiest that War in your Members? And Solomon assures us, Curae 13.10. that it is only by Pride Contention comes.
and that of the Society wherein they live, and makes them like those Disconsolate Spirits we read of in the Gospel, continually wandring up and down seeking rest but finding none.
and that of the Society wherein they live, and makes them like those Disconsolate Spirits we read of in the Gospel, continually wandering up and down seeking rest but finding none.
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and bear a hearty Love and Benignity to all their Fellow Creatures, it is impossible but that a lasting Peace and Concord should ensue upon such fit and duly qualified Preparations.
and bear a hearty Love and Benignity to all their Fellow Creatures, it is impossible but that a lasting Peace and Concord should ensue upon such fit and duly qualified Preparations.
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For what can more contribute to a general Plenty, than that every Man be industrious in his proper Calling? The Christian Doctrine enjoyns Diligence, which,
For what can more contribute to a general Plenty, than that every Man be Industria in his proper Calling? The Christian Doctrine enjoins Diligence, which,
like a provident Governess, sollicites and excites the torpid and languishing Members of our Earthly Frame, to a careful discharge of the several Offices of Humane Life.
like a provident Governess, solicits and excites the torpid and languishing Members of our Earthly Frame, to a careful discharge of the several Offices of Humane Life.
Religion is a thing that retrenches the unruly Appetites of Men, and cuts off those superfluous Expences which Luxury and Debauchery make them obnoxious to.
Religion is a thing that retrenches the unruly Appetites of Men, and cuts off those superfluous Expenses which Luxury and Debauchery make them obnoxious to.
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And this it does by teaching Temperance and Frugality, and by shewing Men a nobler and more profitable way of converting their Abundance by Charity to the Necessitous and Indigent, which is indeed a true imitation of that divine and overflowing Goodness which the whole Creation, in their several Measures and Capacities, tastes of.
And this it does by teaching Temperance and Frugality, and by showing Men a Nobler and more profitable Way of converting their Abundance by Charity to the Necessitous and Indigent, which is indeed a true imitation of that divine and overflowing goodness which the Whole Creation, in their several Measures and Capacities, tastes of.
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3. A third Publick Blessing is, Safety and Security from Danger. Which Religion hath so far an influence upon, that it tells us, it is only the true fear of GOD that can make us dwell in safety;
3. A third Public Blessing is, Safety and Security from Danger. Which Religion hath so Far an influence upon, that it tells us, it is only the true Fear of GOD that can make us dwell in safety;
For surely those Persons who can let themselves loose to unhinge an established Government, to weaken and undermine a Prince, who, upon juster Accounts, Merits to be called Deliciae humani generis, than that Noble Roman Emperor;
For surely those Persons who can let themselves lose to unhinge an established Government, to weaken and undermine a Prince, who, upon juster Accounts, Merits to be called Deliciae Humani Generis, than that Noble Roman Emperor;
Where a People are truly Religious, submissive to their lawful Governours and Charitably affected towards one another, there the invisible Ministers of GOD's Providence are engaged in their Protection and Defence;
Where a People Are truly Religious, submissive to their lawful Governors and Charitably affected towards one Another, there the invisible Ministers of GOD's Providence Are engaged in their Protection and Defence;
and those Chariots and Horses of Fire are as ready now to preserve true Goodness, as heretofore to secure the Prophet Elisha from the Attempts of the Syrian Army.
and those Chariots and Horses of Fire Are as ready now to preserve true goodness, as heretofore to secure the Prophet Elisha from the Attempts of the Syrian Army.
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I do not mean that our Passions should be eradicated by a Stoical Apathy, for that were to deprive the Soul of the choicest Furniture which GOD and Nature has bountifully conferred upon it,
I do not mean that our Passion should be eradicated by a Stoical Apathy, for that were to deprive the Soul of the Choicest Furniture which GOD and Nature has bountifully conferred upon it,
and to turn Men into some other Species of Being than what they are; Desire being the Feet and Wings of the Mind in its vigorous contention after Vertue,
and to turn Men into Some other Species of Being than what they Are; Desire being the Feet and Wings of the Mind in its vigorous contention After Virtue,
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But that when the Affections are kept within their due Bounds and Limits, and all subjected to the Imperium and Command of the first mover, Divine Love, the Soul sustains and keeps it self so firm and compacted by that inward Power and Strength, that the most violent Storm of external Accidents cannot shake or dissettle that Satisfaction and Contentment it reaps from the Exercise of Vertue.
But that when the Affections Are kept within their due Bounds and Limits, and all subjected to the Imperium and Command of the First mover, Divine Love, the Soul sustains and keeps it self so firm and compacted by that inward Power and Strength, that the most violent Storm of external Accidents cannot shake or dissettle that Satisfaction and Contentment it reaps from the Exercise of Virtue.
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Who are there in the World that live so pleasantly and contentedly, as they that are truly Religious? Whose Minds are free from all distrustful Fears and Jealousies, believing themselves secure under the Royal Mantle of Heavens Care and Providence,
Who Are there in the World that live so pleasantly and contentedly, as they that Are truly Religious? Whose Minds Are free from all distrustful Fears and Jealousies, believing themselves secure under the Royal Mantle of Heavens Care and Providence,
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So that if our Hearts and Consciences condemn us not for Sin and Vice, they will set us above all those anxious Fears and Sollicitude that render a Man's Life uncomfortable.
So that if our Hearts and Consciences condemn us not for since and Vice, they will Set us above all those anxious Fears and Solicitude that render a Man's Life uncomfortable.
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For whatever it be that the Mind of Man pursues as its ultimate Good and Felicity, those Passionate Desires and Emigrations of Spirit after it, follow him even into the next Life.
For whatever it be that the Mind of Man pursues as its ultimate Good and Felicity, those Passionate Desires and Emigrations of Spirit After it, follow him even into the next Life.
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And because the future State denies the acting of those Vices in such Circumstances as here upon Earth, it rends the perplexed Mind with a perpetual Thirst after that which she can never enjoy.
And Because the future State Denies the acting of those Vices in such circumstances as Here upon Earth, it rends the perplexed Mind with a perpetual Thirst After that which she can never enjoy.
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There is a kind of natural sympathy and harmony running through the World, whereby things of a like nature incline to and are attractive of one another.
There is a kind of natural Sympathy and harmony running through the World, whereby things of a like nature incline to and Are Attractive of one Another.
and Christned with Christ (to whom it may justly be replied in the words of Plotinus long ago to the Gnosticks, that NONLATINALPHABET without Vertue and real Goodness, GOD is but a Name,
and Christened with christ (to whom it may justly be replied in the words of Plotinus long ago to the Gnostics, that without Virtue and real goodness, GOD is but a Name,
as it were, NONLATINALPHABET join Centres, and Centres do wholly swallow up one another, so that this Philosopher seems to aim at an Union even more than touch.
as it were, join Centres, and Centres do wholly swallow up one Another, so that this Philosopher seems to aim At an union even more than touch.
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But whatever Idea these high and raised Expressions may imprint upon our Minds, yet doubtless their full sence is comprehended in that of St. John, 1 Ep. 4.16. God is Love; and he that dwelleth in Love, dwelleth in God, and God in him, i. e.
But whatever Idea these high and raised Expressions may imprint upon our Minds, yet doubtless their full sense is comprehended in that of Saint John, 1 Epistle 4.16. God is Love; and he that dwells in Love, dwells in God, and God in him, i. e.
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and the Will obedient to that Light presented to it, and the Memory like a Faithful Steward, Treasures up those choice and useful Truths committed to its Trust. Now, true Goodness is of such a Nature,
and the Will obedient to that Light presented to it, and the Memory like a Faithful Steward, Treasures up those choice and useful Truths committed to its Trust. Now, true goodness is of such a Nature,
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So that though in this Life we see but in a Glass (as the Apostle phrases it) and that darkly, yet such is our Infelicity that the gross Streams and Suffusions that arise by the enormous agitation of the Corporeal Life,
So that though in this Life we see but in a Glass (as the Apostle phrases it) and that darkly, yet such is our Infelicity that the gross Streams and Suffusions that arise by the enormous agitation of the Corporeal Life,
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And what tends more to the Advancement of these than Temperance, Chastity and Sobriety? For the Mind being throughly purged and freed from the pressure of earthly Vices and extravagant Lusts, derives a healing Influence even upon the Body it self,
And what tends more to the Advancement of these than Temperance, Chastity and Sobriety? For the Mind being thoroughly purged and freed from the pressure of earthly Vices and extravagant Lustiest, derives a healing Influence even upon the Body it self,
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But when the Soul is sower'd with Hatred, pined with Envy, and daily fretted with those corroding Cares a Covetous Humour infects it withal, the Body participates of the Infirmities of the Mind,
But when the Soul is sowered with Hatred, pined with Envy, and daily fretted with those corroding Cares a Covetous Humour infects it withal, the Body participates of the Infirmities of the Mind,
Is not the voluptuous Person frequently pressed into the Grave by an unequal Load of Meats and Drinks? And does not the lascivious Man groan under the Miseries contracted from a Lustful Bed? Nay, many times the innocent Posterity rue the Faults,
Is not the voluptuous Person frequently pressed into the Grave by an unequal Load of Meats and Drinks? And does not the lascivious Man groan under the Misery's contracted from a Lustful Bed? Nay, many times the innocent Posterity rue the Faults,
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and Sins of their Ancestors, and the Rottenness and Diseases of the Parents, procured by their insatiable and ungovernable Appetites are equally transmitted together with their Inheritances to their Children.
and Sins of their Ancestors, and the Rottenness and Diseases of the Parents, procured by their insatiable and ungovernable Appetites Are equally transmitted together with their Inheritances to their Children.
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And perhaps Solomon might allude to some such thing as this, when he tells us that Wisdom makes the face to shine, intimating, That the Practice of Holiness and Vertue fills the Soul with such a chearful Light and Vigour as diffuses those lovely Beams which become visible in the very Face.
And perhaps Solomon might allude to Some such thing as this, when he tells us that Wisdom makes the face to shine, intimating, That the Practice of Holiness and Virtue fills the Soul with such a cheerful Light and Vigour as diffuses those lovely Beams which become visible in the very Face.
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From hence springs the Care of Posterity, and here lies the Ground of those costly Monuments erected by the Ancients, viz. That they might Immortalize their Names.
From hence springs the Care of Posterity, and Here lies the Ground of those costly Monuments erected by the Ancients, viz. That they might Immortalise their Names.
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But these are poor and petty things, and the effects of a mean and abject Mind to place our Fame and Reputation in any of those external Things which the injury of Time may obliterate and deface.
But these Are poor and Petty things, and the effects of a mean and abject Mind to place our Fame and Reputation in any of those external Things which the injury of Time may obliterate and deface.
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A good Name and Reputation are only the Productions of true and sincere Vertue, and by how much the more Noble and Expansive this is, by so much the more glorious a Memory does it transmit of us to succeeding Generations.
A good Name and Reputation Are only the Productions of true and sincere Virtue, and by how much the more Noble and Expansive this is, by so much the more glorious a Memory does it transmit of us to succeeding Generations.
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when we are gone into the other World. 2. A competency of Means and Estate. It is true, a flourishing Condition is not always the Lot of the best Christian,
when we Are gone into the other World. 2. A competency of Means and Estate. It is true, a flourishing Condition is not always the Lot of the best Christian,
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but rather considering the restless endeavours of Vice to promote it self, we must expect through many Tribulations to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
but rather considering the restless endeavours of Vice to promote it self, we must expect through many Tribulations to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
and that he that pursues nothing as his ultimate end, but the true Love of GOD and Vertue, is invisibly made successful in his outward Circumstances, by a favourable and kind Providence.
and that he that pursues nothing as his ultimate end, but the true Love of GOD and Virtue, is invisibly made successful in his outward circumstances, by a favourable and kind Providence.
And from what has been said, we see the great Worth and Excellency of true Christianity, whose salutary Influences and effects we experience both in this Life and the other.
And from what has been said, we see the great Worth and Excellency of true Christianity, whose salutary Influences and effects we experience both in this Life and the other.
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Indeed, if we are only in Love with sensual Pleasures, and make it our whole business to pursue the satisfaction of Brutes, we can never attain to any grateful and affecting relish of Holiness.
Indeed, if we Are only in Love with sensual Pleasures, and make it our Whole business to pursue the satisfaction of Brutus's, we can never attain to any grateful and affecting relish of Holiness.
What remains then, but that we seriously put in practice all the Acts of unfeigned Piety and Religion? Which if we have any Care of our best Interest we are strictly obliged to.
What remains then, but that we seriously put in practice all the Acts of unfeigned Piety and Religion? Which if we have any Care of our best Interest we Are strictly obliged to.
For whether we consider Christianity as to its usefulness to the next Life, or its Serviceableness to this, in both these Cases the Profit and Advantage of it evidently appears.
For whither we Consider Christianity as to its usefulness to the next Life, or its Serviceableness to this, in both these Cases the Profit and Advantage of it evidently appears.
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And now having finished what I have to say upon this Text, I shall conclude with this, That Christianity is so fram'd in all its Parts, that no Man has any the least shadow of Reason to be ashamed of it.
And now having finished what I have to say upon this Text, I shall conclude with this, That Christianity is so framed in all its Parts, that no Man has any the least shadow of Reason to be ashamed of it.
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Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by Patience and Comfort of thy Holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed Hope of everlasting Life, which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. FINIS.
Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, Learn, and inwardly digest them, that by Patience and Comfort of thy Holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed Hope of everlasting Life, which thou hast given us in our Saviour jesus christ. Amen. FINIS.
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