A discourse concerning zeal against immorality and prophaness deliver'd in two sermons in St. Michaels Church Dublin, October 29, and November 26. 1699.
THE Two great Extremes in Religion opposite to the genuine Spirit of Christianity and equally destructive of it, are a Cold Indifference on the one hand;
THE Two great Extremes in Religion opposite to the genuine Spirit of Christianity and equally destructive of it, Are a Cold Indifference on the one hand;
So that it is in the Moral as in the Natural World, wherein there are violent Degrees both of Heat and Cold, there are Regions continually expos'd to the Suns hottest Rays, there are others under the constant power of Ice and Snow;
So that it is in the Moral as in the Natural World, wherein there Are violent Degrees both of Heat and Cold, there Are Regions continually exposed to the Suns hottest Rays, there Are Others under the constant power of Ice and Snow;
But still betwixt these Extremes, lye Temperate Climates, where Cold and Heat are regularly divided, where there's enough of each to answer the Necessities of Nature, and Ends of Creation.
But still betwixt these Extremes, lie Temperate Climates, where Cold and Heat Are regularly divided, where there's enough of each to answer the Necessities of Nature, and Ends of Creation.
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and an equal abhorrence of Prophaness and Vice, but then Modesty and Humility, Sincerity and Prudence, shou'd still accompany our Zeal. It shou'd be Peaceable and Impartial;
and an equal abhorrence of Profaneness and Vice, but then Modesty and Humility, Sincerity and Prudence, should still accompany our Zeal. It should be Peaceable and Impartial;
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as makes us pressing and earnest, in the pursuit of any undertaking, together with some degree of Trouble and Impatience, at our being oppos'd in our Designs,
as makes us pressing and earnest, in the pursuit of any undertaking, together with Some degree of Trouble and Impatience, At our being opposed in our Designs,
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and do we suffer nothing to out-Rival him in our Affections? The consequence of this must be, that with great industry and application we propagate his Service,
and do we suffer nothing to out-Rival him in our Affections? The consequence of this must be, that with great industry and application we propagate his Service,
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And both Sacred and Prophane History afford us many melancholly instances of the dismal effects of a Misguided Zeal, which being mistaken in its Object,
And both Sacred and Profane History afford us many melancholy instances of the dismal effects of a Misguided Zeal, which being mistaken in its Object,
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This is on all hands allow'd to be that (what ever that particularly may be) whereby the Glory of God is Promoted, Religion Strengthen'd, the good of others and our own Salvation Advanc'd and Secur'd.
This is on all hands allowed to be that (what ever that particularly may be) whereby the Glory of God is Promoted, Religion Strengthened, the good of Others and our own Salvation Advanced and Secured.
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But the misery is, when Men come to enter upon Particulars, their Zeal is for the most part confin'd to the interest and opinions of a Party, to things of smaller Concernment and Importance, to the externals of Religion,
But the misery is, when Men come to enter upon Particulars, their Zeal is for the most part confined to the Interest and opinions of a Party, to things of smaller Concernment and Importance, to the externals of Religion,
yet so as not to leave the other undone. Mat. 23.23. Those things therefore which the Natural Reason of Mankind approves, & all the differing Parties of Christians agree in as good and excellent, those are undoubtedly the fittest Objects of a Christian's Zeal, and the good things wherein we ought to be most Zealously Affected. Such are the great and substantial Parts of our Duty to GOD and our Neighbour, the constant exercise of Piety and Devotion towards the one, of Justice, and Charity towards the other:
yet so as not to leave the other undone. Mathew 23.23. Those things Therefore which the Natural Reason of Mankind approves, & all the differing Parties of Christians agree in as good and excellent, those Are undoubtedly the Fittest Objects of a Christian's Zeal, and the good things wherein we ought to be most Zealously Affected. Such Are the great and substantial Parts of our Duty to GOD and our Neighbour, the constant exercise of Piety and Devotion towards the one, of justice, and Charity towards the other:
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And such likewise in a particular manner are, suppressing publick and scandalous Immoralities, and restraining the progress of Vice, by a just Execution of our Laws against it, stemming the Torrent of Impiety and Prophaness,
And such likewise in a particular manner Are, suppressing public and scandalous Immoralities, and restraining the progress of Vice, by a just Execution of our Laws against it, stemming the Torrent of Impiety and Profaneness,
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This my Brethren is the good thing wherein you have been, and I hope still are so Zealously Affected. You have stood in the Gap, and oppos'd that Flood of Wickedness, which not long since, had almost overwhelm'd us.
This my Brothers is the good thing wherein you have been, and I hope still Are so Zealously Affected. You have stood in the Gap, and opposed that Flood of Wickedness, which not long since, had almost overwhelmed us.
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Its Branches are adorn'd with very fair Blossoms, which promise a plentiful Stock of excellent Fruit. You have engag'd in a Service acceptable to good Men,
Its Branches Are adorned with very fair Blossoms, which promise a plentiful Stock of excellent Fruit. You have engaged in a Service acceptable to good Men,
and from the Zeal of Men, be refin'd to that of Angels: That so likewise, unreasonable Calumnies and Censures may never divert you from your Noble Resolutions,
and from the Zeal of Men, be refined to that of Angels: That so likewise, unreasonable Calumnies and Censures may never divert you from your Noble Resolutions,
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Fourthly, To offer such Motives, as may best excite and confirm our Zeal, that so we may be Zealously Affected always in that good thing about which we ought to be engag'd. I.
Fourthly, To offer such Motives, as may best excite and confirm our Zeal, that so we may be Zealously Affected always in that good thing about which we ought to be engaged. I.
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It has already been observ'd in general, that promoting our known Duty, undisputed Piety and Virtue, is the best thing wherein we can be Zealously Affected. For these are the Essentials of Religion, without which no other priviliges we can enjoy or boast of, will be of any advantage to us.
It has already been observed in general, that promoting our known Duty, undisputed Piety and Virtue, is the best thing wherein we can be Zealously Affected. For these Are the Essentials of Religion, without which no other priviliges we can enjoy or boast of, will be of any advantage to us.
That Sin I say, shou'd surely stir up the Indignation and Zeal of all those who have any Honour, any Love for GOD or Religion to punish, to destroy it;
That since I say, should surely stir up the Indignation and Zeal of all those who have any Honour, any Love for GOD or Religion to Punish, to destroy it;
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A Second Sin against which, it is a good thing to be Zealously Affected, is the Violation of the Lords-Day, that Day which is Dedicated to the Worship and Service of GOD.
A Second since against which, it is a good thing to be Zealously Affected, is the Violation of the Lords-Day, that Day which is Dedicated to the Worship and Service of GOD.
The Prophanation of the Lords-Day, has so fatal an influence on Religion, and tends so naturally to deface it, that they who are Zealously Affected for the one, must have a tender regard for the other.
The Profanation of the Lords-Day, has so fatal an influence on Religion, and tends so naturally to deface it, that they who Are Zealously Affected for the one, must have a tender regard for the other.
For the concerns of this World, do so steal upon Mens Minds, so charm and bewitch them, that did not the constant returns of the Lords-Day relax their Thoughts,
For the concerns of this World, do so steal upon Men's Minds, so charm and bewitch them, that did not the constant returns of the Lords-Day relax their Thoughts,
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Whereas the Religious Observation of the Lords-Day, does often awaken those good thoughts, which all the Week have lay'n Buried under Cares and Pleasures.
Whereas the Religious Observation of the Lords-Day, does often awaken those good thoughts, which all the Week have lay'n Buried under Cares and Pleasures.
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since the preservation or ruin of Religion, does in a great measure depend upon it. Thirdly, They who are Zealously Affected against Sin, must labour to suppress Lewdness and Uncleaness,
since the preservation or ruin of Religion, does in a great measure depend upon it. Thirdly, They who Are Zealously Affected against since, must labour to suppress lewdness and Uncleanness,
Christianity is an Undefil'd Religion, and the Wisdom from above is pure or chaste ; it prohibits all Lascivious Practices, and lays restraints on our Thoughts.
Christianity is an Undefiled Religion, and the Wisdom from above is pure or chaste; it prohibits all Lascivious Practices, and lays restraints on our Thoughts.
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but glory'd in, to the great Dishonour of GOD, and Reproach of Religion. That then must be an excellent Zeal which dares check and oppose these abominable Sins;
but gloried in, to the great Dishonour of GOD, and Reproach of Religion. That then must be an excellent Zeal which dares check and oppose these abominable Sins;
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which inspires us with Courage to Rescue our Christianity from Contempt, by bringing the Scandals of it to just Punishment and Shame, without being mov'd at their Insolence, or afraid of their Revenge.
which inspires us with Courage to Rescue our Christianity from Contempt, by bringing the Scandals of it to just Punishment and Shame, without being moved At their Insolence, or afraid of their Revenge.
There are many other very common, very dangerous Sins, against which it is a good thing to be Zealously Aflected, particularly Common Drunkenness, and Excessive Gaming. For these are not only great Sins in themselves,
There Are many other very Common, very dangerous Sins, against which it is a good thing to be Zealously Affected, particularly Common drunkenness, and Excessive Gaming. For these Are not only great Sins in themselves,
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Drunkenness divests Men of their Reason, and puts every irregular desire into a Ferment; and then no wonder if Blasphemies be their Language, and Fleshly Lusts prevail against them.
drunkenness divests Men of their Reason, and puts every irregular desire into a Ferment; and then no wonder if Blasphemies be their Language, and Fleshly Lustiest prevail against them.
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But since our Laws more directly take Cognizance of those other Sins, I wou'd to GOD that our Zeal were successful in entirely suppressing them. For they are the most pernicious Scandals to Religion,
But since our Laws more directly take Cognizance of those other Sins, I would to GOD that our Zeal were successful in entirely suppressing them. For they Are the most pernicious Scandals to Religion,
and shou'd therefore be the more immediate Objects of our Zeal And were no Swearing heard among us, were the Lords-Day employ'd in Exercises of Religion and Devotion,
and should Therefore be the more immediate Objects of our Zeal And were no Swearing herd among us, were the Lords-Day employed in Exercises of Religion and Devotion,
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what a Holy, what a Happy People wou'd we soon become? How Glorious wou'd Piety appear with all its Beauteous Charms? How wou'd Religion Prosper and Flourish? How wou'd Wickedness Blush and Tremble, and Fly away?
what a Holy, what a Happy People would we soon become? How Glorious would Piety appear with all its Beauteous Charms? How would Religion Prosper and Flourish? How would Wickedness Blush and Tremble, and Fly away?
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Professors of that Religion which exacts the highest degrees of Holiness from our selves, and requires us to be Zealous and Industrious in reclaiming others from their evil ways,
Professors of that Religion which exacts the highest Degrees of Holiness from our selves, and requires us to be Zealous and Industria in reclaiming Others from their evil ways,
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But sometimes particular Obligations arising from our Stations and Circumstances here, are superadded to those which Christianity lays upon us, which must be various as our Capacities and Conditions are.
But sometime particular Obligations arising from our Stations and circumstances Here, Are superadded to those which Christianity lays upon us, which must be various as our Capacities and Conditions Are.
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The First I shall name are the Ministers of Religion, those who are Dedicated to the immediate Service of GOD, to Preach his Word, Administer his Sacraments, and attend at his Altar.
The First I shall name Are the Ministers of Religion, those who Are Dedicated to the immediate Service of GOD, to Preach his Word, Administer his Sacraments, and attend At his Altar.
And certainly we who are Embassadors from Christ for this very end and purpose, to beseech Sinners to be reconcil'd to GOD, to whose Service we are solemnly set apart by the imposition of Hands and Prayer;
And Certainly we who Are ambassadors from christ for this very end and purpose, to beseech Sinners to be reconciled to GOD, to whose Service we Are solemnly Set apart by the imposition of Hands and Prayer;
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and that more encouraging successes will attend our Ministry, the most difficult obstructions (such publick Vices are) being happily remov'd? Nay shou'd we not bless GOD for exciting a Spirit of Piety and Religious Zeal amongst us;
and that more encouraging Successes will attend our Ministry, the most difficult obstructions (such public Vices Are) being happily removed? Nay should we not bless GOD for exciting a Spirit of Piety and Religious Zeal among us;
that there are any in this degenerate World, who have a true concern for Religion and Virtue? And don't all such deserve our Countenance and Encouragement, our greatest esteem and tenderest affection? And shou'd we not chearfully pertake in all their Difficulties and Dangers,
that there Are any in this degenerate World, who have a true concern for Religion and Virtue? And don't all such deserve our Countenance and Encouragement, our greatest esteem and Tenderest affection? And should we not cheerfully partake in all their Difficulties and Dangers,
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It is fit then, it is necessary, that we use Arguments of another Nature, and punish those who are proof against all Perswasions, that with Stripes and Blows we make those Deaf Adders move, who stop their Ears against the Voice of the wisest Charmer ;
It is fit then, it is necessary, that we use Arguments of Another Nature, and Punish those who Are proof against all Persuasions, that with Stripes and Blows we make those Deaf Adders move, who stop their Ears against the Voice of the Wisest Charmer;
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And shou'd not that one consideration inspire us with their Diligence, their Courage and their Zeal? That so we may oppose Prophaneness as Elijah did Idolatry,
And should not that one consideration inspire us with their Diligence, their Courage and their Zeal? That so we may oppose Profaneness as Elijah did Idolatry,
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and Bishops, and Pastors, who were not only Preachers of Righteousness, but Reformers of Manners? Who did not think they had discharg'd their Duty, by saying some handsome things against Vice;
and Bishops, and Pastors, who were not only Preachers of Righteousness, but Reformers of Manners? Who did not think they had discharged their Duty, by saying Some handsome things against Vice;
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Secondly, Next to the Ministers of Religion, the greatest Obligations of being Zealously Affected against publick reigning Vices lye upon Magistrates, upon those who are invested with Authority and Power.
Secondly, Next to the Ministers of Religion, the greatest Obligations of being Zealously Affected against public reigning Vices lie upon Magistrates, upon those who Are invested with authority and Power.
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and is a Revenger to execute Wrath upon him that doth Evil. Rom. 13.3, 4. Again, we are commanded to be subject to Governours who are appointed for the punishment of Evil Doers,
and is a Revenger to execute Wrath upon him that does Evil. Rom. 13.3, 4. Again, we Are commanded to be Subject to Governors who Are appointed for the punishment of Evil Doers,
'Tis for this end that they have Power given them over others, by him from whom they originally derive their Commissions, all Power being Ordained by him, for by him Kings Reign, and Princes decree Justice, and therefore his Service they shou'd constantly perform,
It's for this end that they have Power given them over Others, by him from whom they originally derive their Commissions, all Power being Ordained by him, for by him Kings Reign, and Princes Decree justice, and Therefore his Service they should constantly perform,
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For it is inconsistent with the Publick Safety, to suffer Wickedness to go on unrestrained, Wickedness, I say, which has a natural tendency to Confusion and Disorder, endangers the Peace,
For it is inconsistent with the Public Safety, to suffer Wickedness to go on unrestrained, Wickedness, I say, which has a natural tendency to Confusion and Disorder, endangers the Peace,
and are under no apprehensions of his just Indignation, what Villanies then must be every where committed? What Feuds must continually arise betwixt Governours and Subjects, the one being Tyrannical,
and Are under no apprehensions of his just Indignation, what Villainies then must be every where committed? What Feuds must continually arise betwixt Governors and Subject's, the one being Tyrannical,
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when Perjury shall be no longer dreaded as a Crime? What an Emblem of Hell must this World become, Criminals being too numerous, too big to be Corrected? when those who by their office are supposs'd to be Guardians of Virtue, by their Practice, will appear Patrons of Impiety.
when Perjury shall be no longer dreaded as a Crime? What an Emblem of Hell must this World become, Criminals being too numerous, too big to be Corrected? when those who by their office Are suppossed to be Guardians of Virtue, by their Practice, will appear Patrons of Impiety.
since when they enter upon their Office, they are Sworn to Execute and Maintain those Laws after their Wit and Power, with equal respect to Poor and Rich ;
since when they enter upon their Office, they Are Sworn to Execute and Maintain those Laws After their Wit and Power, with equal respect to Poor and Rich;
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And what a sad account shall such Men have to make at the Day of Judgment? Must they not be rank'd with Judas, and such other Wretches, having betray'd that Religion, they were oblig'd to defend,
And what a sad account shall such Men have to make At the Day of Judgement? Must they not be ranked with Judas, and such other Wretches, having betrayed that Religion, they were obliged to defend,
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And how happy wou'd it be both for them and us, did all our Magistrates consider and act agreeably to the great Trust repos'd in them? Did they with united Counsels and Endeavours put a stop to Vice,
And how happy would it be both for them and us, did all our Magistrates Consider and act agreeably to the great Trust reposed in them? Did they with united Counsels and Endeavours put a stop to Vice,
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and not commit those Crimes themselves, they were commanded to punish in others? How wou'd all the Blessings of Heaven and Earth flow down upon us? And what a happy change wou'd their Zeal and Courage soon produce? Vice wou'd sneak and not dare to shew its Deform'd Face;
and not commit those Crimes themselves, they were commanded to Punish in Others? How would all the Blessings of Heaven and Earth flow down upon us? And what a happy change would their Zeal and Courage soon produce? Vice would sneak and not Dare to show its Deformed Face;
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And Praised be GOD's Holy Name, such Magistrates are not wholly wanting among us, there are some even in this City, who upon all proper Occasions, express a generous Zeal against Lewdness, Immorality and Prophaness;
And Praised be GOD's Holy Name, such Magistrates Are not wholly wanting among us, there Are Some even in this city, who upon all proper Occasions, express a generous Zeal against lewdness, Immorality and Profaneness;
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Magistrates, who are Zealous for their Masters Honour, and protect and encourage those who are active and forward in his Service, whose actions are agreeable to the end for which they were appointed, the Punishment of Evil-doers, and Praise of them that do well.
Magistrates, who Are Zealous for their Masters Honour, and Pact and encourage those who Are active and forward in his Service, whose actions Are agreeable to the end for which they were appointed, the Punishment of Evildoers, and Praise of them that do well.
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and next to the great GOD of Heaven, we shou'd be loudest in the Praises of these Ornaments of Magistracy, Supports of Virtue, and Zealous Promoters of Reformation.
and next to the great GOD of Heaven, we should be Loudest in the Praises of these Ornament of Magistracy, Supports of Virtue, and Zealous Promoters of Reformation.
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That he will so animate and assist them, that they shall never grow weary in well-doing, nor think any thing a trouble wherein GOD and Religion are concern'd.
That he will so animate and assist them, that they shall never grow weary in welldoing, nor think any thing a trouble wherein GOD and Religion Are concerned.
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Whatever particular Obligations lye upon Magistrates, to be Zealously Affected against Prophaness and Vice, do likewise respect the Nobility and Gentry. 'Tis true, they are not all Sworn to Execute the Laws,
Whatever particular Obligations lie upon Magistrates, to be Zealously Affected against Profaneness and Vice, do likewise respect the Nobilt and Gentry. It's true, they Are not all Sworn to Execute the Laws,
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yet Honours and Estates are conferr'd upon them, by the Sovereign Proprietor of all things, that they may be qualifi'd thereby to be the more serviceable to the interests of Piety and Religion.
yet Honours and Estates Are conferred upon them, by the Sovereign Proprietor of all things, that they may be qualified thereby to be the more serviceable to the interests of Piety and Religion.
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And if they improve them to his Glory, and the good of Mankind; If they will not decline expence nor trouble, to destroy Vice, and make Religion prosper;
And if they improve them to his Glory, and the good of Mankind; If they will not decline expense nor trouble, to destroy Vice, and make Religion prosper;
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Nay they will silence the Clamours of Malice and Envy, since few won't rejoice at the greatness of those who make all their privileges subservient to Piety and Virtue.
Nay they will silence the Clamours of Malice and Envy, since few won't rejoice At the greatness of those who make all their privileges subservient to Piety and Virtue.
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Besides, 'tis what they are strictly oblig'd to in Conscience: For having heretofore dishonour'd GOD, obstructed Religion, and made Men Enemies to Virtue:
Beside, it's what they Are strictly obliged to in Conscience: For having heretofore dishonoured GOD, obstructed Religion, and made Men Enemies to Virtue:
Have they heretofore Prophan'd GOD's Name, or his Word, or his Day? Then surely if their Repentance be sincere, they will not only in the highest manner honour these themselves,
Have they heretofore Profaned GOD's Name, or his Word, or his Day? Then surely if their Repentance be sincere, they will not only in the highest manner honour these themselves,
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Have they entic'd others to Sin, and been but too unhappily successful in it? Shou'd not then their Zeal be constant and active as the Sun and Light,
Have they enticed Others to since, and been but too unhappily successful in it? Should not then their Zeal be constant and active as the Sun and Light,
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than they have been the Fatal Means of destroying? Have they injur'd Religion by their Evil Examples? Then surely their Lives for the future, shou'd be bright and unspotted;
than they have been the Fatal Means of destroying? Have they injured Religion by their Evil Examples? Then surely their Lives for the future, should be bright and unspotted;
Had they almost miscarry'd and been ruin'd for ever by their Wickedness, had not the Goodness of GOD miraculously interpos'd for their Deliverance? Then 'tis certainly their Duty to caution others of those Rocks, whereon they had well nigh been Ship-rack'd.
Had they almost miscarried and been ruined for ever by their Wickedness, had not the goodness of GOD miraculously interposed for their Deliverance? Then it's Certainly their Duty to caution Others of those Rocks, whereon they had well High been Ship-racked.
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Such was the Practice of those great Examples of sincere Repentance, Holy David, and St. Paul. After the former had in very passionate terms bewail'd his Sins,
Such was the Practice of those great Examples of sincere Repentance, Holy David, and Saint Paul. After the former had in very passionate terms bewailed his Sins,
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and implor'd the Pardon of GOD for them, as the natural consequence of his Repentance, he declares his Pious Resolution, I will teach thy ways to the Wicked,
and implored the Pardon of GOD for them, as the natural consequence of his Repentance, he declares his Pious Resolution, I will teach thy ways to the Wicked,
Was he once a bitter Enemy to Christianity, a Blasphemer and Reviler of the Son of GOD? He afterwards prov'd a most Zealous Advocate for the one, a most Successful Preacher of the other.
Was he once a bitter Enemy to Christianity, a Blasphemer and Reviler of the Son of GOD? He afterwards proved a most Zealous Advocate for the one, a most Successful Preacher of the other.
Fourthly and Lastly, They who have enter'd into Societies for Reformation of Manners, and thereby avow'dly engag'd in the service of Piety and Religion, are particularly oblig'd to be Zealously Affected against those foremention'd Dangerous Sins.
Fourthly and Lastly, They who have entered into Societies for Reformation of Manners, and thereby avowedly engaged in the service of Piety and Religion, Are particularly obliged to be Zealously Affected against those forementioned Dangerous Sins.
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Again 'tis reasonable to believe that what the United Councils of many resolve upon, and what is Prosecuted by their joint Endeavours, will be more wisely undertaken,
Again it's reasonable to believe that what the United Councils of many resolve upon, and what is Prosecuted by their joint Endeavours, will be more wisely undertaken,
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So that a great many good Men, who wou'd otherwise be of little use to Religion, do very much advance and promote it, by thus joining together their Hearts and Hands for that purpose;
So that a great many good Men, who would otherwise be of little use to Religion, do very much advance and promote it, by thus joining together their Hearts and Hands for that purpose;
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Is any great Trade to be undertaken, which is too difficult and expensive for any Private Fortune and Contrivance? Then is it usually accomplish'd by a Society or Company. Our Common Safety shews us the necessity of Parliaments, which are but great Societies for Reforming the Common Wealth, by redressing Grievances, and making Useful Laws.
Is any great Trade to be undertaken, which is too difficult and expensive for any Private Fortune and Contrivance? Then is it usually accomplished by a Society or Company. Our Common Safety shows us the necessity of Parliaments, which Are but great Societies for Reforming the Common Wealth, by redressing Grievances, and making Useful Laws.
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And is Religion the only that either does not need, or does not deserve a Society to promote and secure it? Is not suppressing Publick Impiety, Lewdness and Prophaness;
And is Religion the only that either does not need, or does not deserve a Society to promote and secure it? Is not suppressing Public Impiety, lewdness and Profaneness;
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and which deserve the most serious Thoughts of the Prudent, as well as the Religious? And if these things can be better effected by Societies than any other way, does not that fully evince the Usefulness, or rather great Necessity, of them? If Reformation of Manners can be accomplish'd more successfully by other Methods,
and which deserve the most serious Thoughts of the Prudent, as well as the Religious? And if these things can be better effected by Societies than any other Way, does not that Fully evince the Usefulness, or rather great Necessity, of them? If Reformation of Manners can be accomplished more successfully by other Methods,
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but since that has not yet been done, 'tis very reasonable that Persons of Piety and Zeal, shou'd go on in the way they know, till they be made acquainted with a better.
but since that has not yet been done, it's very reasonable that Persons of Piety and Zeal, should go on in the Way they know, till they be made acquainted with a better.
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were there no Negligent Ministers, nor any Unfaithful Magistrates, and did every other Person in his Private Capacity, do what in strictness he ought to do,
were there no Negligent Ministers, nor any Unfaithful Magistrates, and did every other Person in his Private Capacity, do what in strictness he ought to do,
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seeing the case is so, I think it plainly follows, that those Men of Eminent Integrity and Virtue (how low soever some of their Fortunes may be) who without any prospect of Worldly Advantage (nay to their manifest loss) have resolv'd to encounter Difficulties and Dangers; and undergo Calumnies and Slanders;
seeing the case is so, I think it plainly follows, that those Men of Eminent Integrity and Virtue (how low soever Some of their Fortune's may be) who without any prospect of Worldly Advantage (nay to their manifest loss) have resolved to encounter Difficulties and Dangers; and undergo Calumnies and Slanders;
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rather than Wickedness shall continue bare-fac'd, and Vice spread every where without opposition, any more: Those Men I say, deserve all Encouragement to themselves, and their design:
rather than Wickedness shall continue barefaced, and Vice spread every where without opposition, any more: Those Men I say, deserve all Encouragement to themselves, and their Design:
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The countenance and protection of our Governours, and all who wish well to Religion. 'Tis true, they have had no small share in Censures and Objections ;
The countenance and protection of our Governors, and all who wish well to Religion. It's true, they have had no small share in Censures and Objections;
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But what Person so innocent, what Design to laudable as to escape them? If Christianity the best Religion, If the Blessed Jesus the Holiest Person that ever was, have been,
But what Person so innocent, what Design to laudable as to escape them? If Christianity the best Religion, If the Blessed jesus the Holiest Person that ever was, have been,
What are you, my Brethren, that you shou'd hope to be Exempted from the Common Fate of the best Men in the World? Has Satan entirely chang'd his Nature,
What Are you, my Brothers, that you should hope to be Exempted from the Common Fate of the best Men in the World? Has Satan entirely changed his Nature,
and laid aside his Malice? Is he not only transform'd into the likeness of an Angel of Light but become really one? Will he no more oppose Religion, no more obstruct Reformation of Manners ? Or has the Old Serpent lost at once his Cunning and his Poyson? Has he so often mis-represented Religion with great success,
and laid aside his Malice? Is he not only transformed into the likeness of an Angel of Light but become really one? Will he no more oppose Religion, no more obstruct Reformation of Manners? Or has the Old Serpent lost At once his Cunning and his Poison? Has he so often misrepresented Religion with great success,
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and expos'd it to publick Hatred, by Painting it as some frightful Monster? And won't he still prosecute the same Methods, which have hardly ever fail'd him,
and exposed it to public Hatred, by Painting it as Some frightful Monster? And won't he still prosecute the same Methods, which have hardly ever failed him,
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But yet if Two or Three sorts of Persons were silent, very few Mouths wou'd be open'd against Societies for Reformation. Those who take things upon Trust,
But yet if Two or Three sorts of Persons were silent, very few Mouths would be opened against Societies for Reformation. Those who take things upon Trust,
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and Condemn without knowing the Merits of the Cause, who have been impos'd upon for want of due enquiry, by false Representations both of the Design and Persons concern'd in it.
and Condemn without knowing the Merits of the Cause, who have been imposed upon for want of due enquiry, by false Representations both of the Design and Persons concerned in it.
or they lastly, who are enrag'd that their unlawful Liberties shou'd be check'd and restrain'd, that any shou'd presume to Curb their Lewdness and Prophaness.
or they lastly, who Are enraged that their unlawful Liberties should be checked and restrained, that any should presume to Curb their lewdness and Profaneness.
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And such I trust in GOD your Zeal will always be, and that you will still find that Encouragement and Protection to which you are justly intitl'd, by the Excellency of your Undertaking, and Prudence of your Behaviour.
And such I trust in GOD your Zeal will always be, and that you will still find that Encouragement and Protection to which you Are justly entitled, by the Excellency of your Undertaking, and Prudence of your Behaviour.
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I am perswaded you did not enter into these Societies rashly and unadvisedly; but weigh'd all the hardships and inconveniences you might reasonably expect on the one hand,
I am persuaded you did not enter into these Societies rashly and unadvisedly; but weighed all the hardships and inconveniences you might reasonably expect on the one hand,
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But the same Christian Zeal which first mov'd you to Asscociate against Vice, will oblige you to continue and persevere, to become more Active and Zealous in suppressing it:
But the same Christian Zeal which First moved you to Asscociate against Vice, will oblige you to continue and persevere, to become more Active and Zealous in suppressing it:
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To this, your Obligations are great, as Members of the Christian Church, into which when you were admitted, you vow'd to continue Christs Faithful Servants and Soldiers to your Lives end :
To this, your Obligations Are great, as Members of the Christian Church, into which when you were admitted, you vowed to continue Christ Faithful Servants and Soldiers to your Lives end:
Here all are Commanded, and may without a Crime, put forth their Hands to support the Ark. 'Tis true they cannot, they must not all attempt to do it the same way;
Here all Are Commanded, and may without a Crime, put forth their Hands to support the Ark It's true they cannot, they must not all attempt to do it the same Way;
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Third Particular I propos'd to speak to, which was to point out those ways wherein we may best employ and shew our Zeal, so as to attain the Excellent Ends it aims at.
Third Particular I proposed to speak to, which was to point out those ways wherein we may best employ and show our Zeal, so as to attain the Excellent Ends it aims At.
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Something of this I have hinted at already, for by mentioning those several sorts of Men, who are oblig'd to higher degrees of Zeal against Vice than others, I did in effect shew how their Zeal is to express it self. Thus for Example:
Something of this I have hinted At already, for by mentioning those several sorts of Men, who Are obliged to higher Degrees of Zeal against Vice than Others, I did in Effect show how their Zeal is to express it self. Thus for Exampl:
We are to Countenance and Encourage all who are engag'd in the Service of Religion and Reformation, and secure them from the rude insults of those who have made themselves their Enemies:
We Are to Countenance and Encourage all who Are engaged in the Service of Religion and Reformation, and secure them from the rude insults of those who have made themselves their Enemies:
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And to influence others to Honour Religion by the Brightness of our own Examples. As for those of Inferiour Degree, whose Station is Private, and whose Condition is Obscure,
And to influence Others to Honour Religion by the Brightness of our own Examples. As for those of Inferior Degree, whose Station is Private, and whose Condition is Obscure,
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even they may many ways testifie the sincerity of their Zeal, and make it very serviceable to Piety and Virtue. The meanest Man among us has a Family to take care of,
even they may many ways testify the sincerity of their Zeal, and make it very serviceable to Piety and Virtue. The Meanest Man among us has a Family to take care of,
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He will unavoidably be often a Witness of Publick Sins. He will frequently see the Lords-Day Prophan'd, and hear GOD's Holy Name Dishonour'd and Blasphemed;
He will avoidable be often a Witness of Public Sins. He will frequently see the Lords-Day Profaned, and hear GOD's Holy Name Dishonoured and Blasphemed;
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and shew his own Zeal, by giving them an opportunity of exercising theirs. He ought without any by-regards to Interest or Friendship, to acquaint those who bear the Sword, with the Crimes that have been committed before him, that the Guilty may feel,
and show his own Zeal, by giving them an opportunity of exercising theirs. He ought without any by-regards to Interest or Friendship, to acquaint those who bear the Sword, with the Crimes that have been committed before him, that the Guilty may feel,
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as the most effectual means of entirely rooting out all gross Immoralities and publick Vices, especially those more heinous ones I have so often nam'd.
as the most effectual means of entirely rooting out all gross Immoralities and public Vices, especially those more heinous ones I have so often named.
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And since it has pleased GOD, to give us some good Magistrates, who want neither Zeal nor Courage to put the Laws in Execution, what remains to accomplish a through Reformation of Manners, but that we contribute our Endeavours to it, by giving constant and Impartial Informations against Offenders.
And since it has pleased GOD, to give us Some good Magistrates, who want neither Zeal nor Courage to put the Laws in Execution, what remains to accomplish a through Reformation of Manners, but that we contribute our Endeavours to it, by giving constant and Impartial Informations against Offenders.
When we saw all the Laws of Hospitality and Friendship violated, and things spoken with Freedom and without Design, told with Aggravations to a jealous Government.
When we saw all the Laws of Hospitality and Friendship violated, and things spoken with Freedom and without Design, told with Aggravations to a jealous Government.
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In such cases it is our Duty, and we shou'd reckon it our Glory to be Informers, since GOD himself at the Last Day will encrease our Honour, for being thus Instrumental in Vindicating His.
In such cases it is our Duty, and we should reckon it our Glory to be Informers, since GOD himself At the Last Day will increase our Honour, for being thus Instrumental in Vindicating His.
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and do with great Industry throw an Odium on those who make Conscience of Informing against them. But they have especially rais'd a mighty cry of Injustice, against that manner of Informing, which is found necessary to restrain Prophane Cursing and Swearing, that is,
and do with great Industry throw an Odium on those who make Conscience of Informing against them. But they have especially raised a mighty cry of Injustice, against that manner of Informing, which is found necessary to restrain Profane Cursing and Swearing, that is,
Secondly, If we consider the reasonableness and necessity of the thing. First, Let us consider the Commands and Examples which in Holy Scripture require it.
Secondly, If we Consider the reasonableness and necessity of the thing. First, Let us Consider the Commands and Examples which in Holy Scripture require it.
or thy Friend, which is even as thy own Soul, entice thee secretly saying, let us go and serve others gods, (which thou hast not known, thou nor thy Father.)
or thy Friend, which is even as thy own Soul, entice thee secretly saying, let us go and serve Others God's, (which thou hast not known, thou nor thy Father.)
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But Idolatry was not the only Sin the Israelites thought themselves oblig'd to suppress by Informing against it? Cursing and Blasphemy, were to undergo the same just severity.
But Idolatry was not the only since the Israelites Thought themselves obliged to suppress by Informing against it? Cursing and Blasphemy, were to undergo the same just severity.
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Nor was the Sabbath-Breaker treated more gently than the Blasphemer, by the People of Israel. They who found the Man gathering Sticks upon the Sabbath-Day, immediately brought him to Moses and Aaron, and all the Congregation, and he was Stoned with Stones till he Dy'd. Numb. 15.32. Had these Men liv'd among us, how wou'd they have been Hated and Derided as Officious Informers, who meddl'd in things, that did not at all belong to them!
Nor was the Sabbath-Breaker treated more gently than the Blasphemer, by the People of Israel. They who found the Man gathering Sticks upon the Sabbath-Day, immediately brought him to Moses and Aaron, and all the Congregation, and he was Stoned with Stones till he Died. Numb. 15.32. Had these Men lived among us, how would they have been Hated and Derided as Officious Informers, who meddled in things, that did not At all belong to them!
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Therefore to make these Informations Dishonourable, and to throw Contempt upon those who are most active in them, is one of the Devils Arts to obstruct Piety,
Therefore to make these Informations Dishonourable, and to throw Contempt upon those who Are most active in them, is one of the Devils Arts to obstruct Piety,
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And is not the Case and Duty the same, and shou'd not the Honour be so too, with respect to those Sins which are immediately levell'd against GOD? It is commendable to Inform against a Thief, 'tis strange it shou'd be otherwise to bring a Blasphemer or a Prostitute to Punishment;
And is not the Case and Duty the same, and should not the Honour be so too, with respect to those Sins which Are immediately leveled against GOD? It is commendable to Inform against a Thief, it's strange it should be otherwise to bring a Blasphemer or a Prostitute to Punishment;
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How differently are Men Affected, when sensibly touch'd in point of Worldly Interest, and when only influenc'd by the considerations of their Duty to GOD!
How differently Are Men Affected, when sensibly touched in point of Worldly Interest, and when only influenced by the considerations of their Duty to GOD!
But even in this particular, Men are generally mistaken, those Sins being always in the end most distructive to their Worldly Interests, which are most Odious to GOD:
But even in this particular, Men Are generally mistaken, those Sins being always in the end most destructive to their Worldly Interests, which Are most Odious to GOD:
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Particular Private Sins committed under the Shades of Night and Security of Retirement, 'tis reasonable to believe shall only prove Fatal to the Offenders themselves,
Particular Private Sins committed under the Shades of Night and Security of Retirement, it's reasonable to believe shall only prove Fatal to the Offenders themselves,
but occasion no Publick Judgment, draw down no Calamity upon the Society in general; and the reason is, because no Nation, no Society can prevent these Secret Sins.
but occasion no Public Judgement, draw down no Calamity upon the Society in general; and the reason is, Because no nation, no Society can prevent these Secret Sins.
When like Serpents, Warm'd by the Influence of the Sun above them, it leaves its dark retreats and creeps abroad, filling every place with confus'd Hisses,
When like Serpents, Warmed by the Influence of the Sun above them, it leaves its dark retreats and creeps abroad, filling every place with confused Hisses,
And tho some might be still secretly Wicked, yet they durst not be openly so, in defiance of Religion and the Laws. To be Lewd and Prophane, wou'd no more be Gentile Accomplishments;
And though Some might be still secretly Wicked, yet they durst not be openly so, in defiance of Religion and the Laws. To be Lewd and Profane, would no more be Gentile Accomplishments;
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and this is Charity and Prudence both, making Mens Vices do that, which out of Conscience they never did, Contribute towards the Maintenance of the Needy.
and this is Charity and Prudence both, making Men's Vices do that, which out of Conscience they never did, Contribute towards the Maintenance of the Needy.
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But when he finds that his Oaths begin to be Expensive to him, without any Compensation of Pleasure or Profit, by that he will probably be awakn'd to see the folly of them,
But when he finds that his Oaths begin to be Expensive to him, without any Compensation of Pleasure or Profit, by that he will probably be awakened to see the folly of them,
and contract an Habitual Reverence for It. Now 'tis Charity to break a Man of those Practices, which if, persever'd in, will ruin him for ever, let the Methods of doing it be never so disobliging.
and contract an Habitual reverence for It. Now it's Charity to break a Man of those Practices, which if, persevered in, will ruin him for ever, let the Methods of doing it be never so disobliging.
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To the Youth of this present Age, whose Minds are yet tender and uncorrupted, 'tis great Charity to remove from them the Contagious Poyson of Vice and Prophaness. For it is the Wickedness of the Aged that corrupts our Youth,
To the Youth of this present Age, whose Minds Are yet tender and uncorrupted, it's great Charity to remove from them the Contagious Poison of Vice and Profaneness. For it is the Wickedness of the Aged that corrupts our Youth,
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But we wou'd need little pains to make those who are Young Honour GOD 's Name, if we cou'd so effectually suppress Swearing, that those who are Old durst not be their Patterns in that Sin. And our Youth wou'd of themselves Reverence the Lords-Day, were the Laws so well Executed that others durst not Prophane it.
But we would need little pains to make those who Are Young Honour GOD is Name, if we could so effectually suppress Swearing, that those who Are Old durst not be their Patterns in that Sin. And our Youth would of themselves reverence the Lords-Day, were the Laws so well Executed that Others durst not Profane it.
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and give continual Informations against those who dare be publickly Guilty of it, and so we shall entail upon our Posperity, with our Fortunes, a more valuable Inheritance, Piety and Virtue, and all the Blessings of Heaven. Upon the whole.
and give continual Informations against those who Dare be publicly Guilty of it, and so we shall entail upon our Posperity, with our Fortune's, a more valuable Inheritance, Piety and Virtue, and all the Blessings of Heaven. Upon the Whole.
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And it is recommended to us by some Excellent Examples recorded in Scripture. It is highly reasonable and necessary, all Men esteem it so in other Parallel Cases:
And it is recommended to us by Some Excellent Examples recorded in Scripture. It is highly reasonable and necessary, all Men esteem it so in other Parallel Cases:
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And surely these considerations are sufficient to Vindicate this Practice, and recommend it too to Christians, those especially who are Zealously Aflected in good things, let those who want Zeal or Courage to undertake it,
And surely these considerations Are sufficient to Vindicate this Practice, and recommend it too to Christians, those especially who Are Zealously Affected in good things, let those who want Zeal or Courage to undertake it,
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I now proceed in the Second place, To justifie Private Informations, which are found absolutely necessary to restrain Common Swearing, so that they who are Punish'd shall not know who Inform'd against them.
I now proceed in the Second place, To justify Private Informations, which Are found absolutely necessary to restrain Common Swearing, so that they who Are Punished shall not know who Informed against them.
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Were we to pass Judgment upon this Practice only by the violent Out-cries of many against it, we cou'd not but condemn it as the greatest Injustice and Cruelty in the World.
Were we to pass Judgement upon this Practice only by the violent Outcries of many against it, we could not but condemn it as the greatest Injustice and Cruelty in the World.
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And it is to be fear'd that some among us, like Pilate, are born down by Tumult and popular Noise, to pass Sentence contrary to the Dictates of their own Minds:
And it is to be feared that Some among us, like Pilate, Are born down by Tumult and popular Noise, to pass Sentence contrary to the Dictates of their own Minds:
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who by being thus conceal'd from their knowledge, are secur'd from their Revenge, and so they cannot make them feel the Effects of their Indignation and Resentment!
who by being thus concealed from their knowledge, Are secured from their Revenge, and so they cannot make them feel the Effects of their Indignation and Resentment!
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And such is the Practice of Private Informations. For is the Person against whom the Information is given, Guilty of the Crime, with which he is charg'd? Then where is the wrong,
And such is the Practice of Private Informations. For is the Person against whom the Information is given, Guilty of the Crime, with which he is charged? Then where is the wrong,
and is he wrong'd, because he suffers the Penalty of the Law? And indeed it is notorious that they who are loudest in their Complaints against Private Informations, are the most Criminal, they who are oftenest and always justly punish'd.
and is he wronged, Because he suffers the Penalty of the Law? And indeed it is notorious that they who Are Loudest in their Complaints against Private Informations, Are the most Criminal, they who Are oftenest and always justly punished.
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And whither Informations shou'd be Publick or Private, is rather a Consideration of Expediency than Justice. There are some Cases in which Private Informations ought not to be allow'd, there are others in which they are highly necessary.
And whither Informations should be Public or Private, is rather a Consideration of Expediency than justice. There Are Some Cases in which Private Informations ought not to be allowed, there Are Others in which they Are highly necessary.
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The reason why in most Cases Informations ought to be Publick, is to prevent and discourage Perjury and Revenge. For if all Informations were to be Private, and the Informers never known nor punish'd (when they deserv'd it) then no Man cou'd be secure either of his Fortune or his Life.
The reason why in most Cases Informations ought to be Public, is to prevent and discourage Perjury and Revenge. For if all Informations were to be Private, and the Informers never known nor punished (when they deserved it) then no Man could be secure either of his Fortune or his Life.
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But if none of these ill Consequences can attend Private Informations against Swearing, if they are no Encouragement to Wilful Perjury, and at the same time are highly necessary to suppress that Sin, which is the Original Cause of most Perjuries, taking off all Reverence for GOD, and an Oath ;
But if none of these ill Consequences can attend Private Informations against Swearing, if they Are no Encouragement to Wilful Perjury, and At the same time Are highly necessary to suppress that since, which is the Original Cause of most Perjuries, taking off all reverence for GOD, and an Oath;
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Now to be Convinc'd of this, I wou'd have you consider, that whoever knowingly Perjures himself to Injure another, must be suppos'd to do it, either to procure some Temporal Advantage, or to prevent some great Evil, or to gratifie his Passion of Revenge. It argues the most Uncharitable Savage Temper;
Now to be Convinced of this, I would have you Consider, that whoever knowingly Perjures himself to Injure Another, must be supposed to do it, either to procure Some Temporal Advantage, or to prevent Some great Evil, or to gratify his Passion of Revenge. It argues the most Uncharitable Savage Temper;
to believe that any Man will go deliberately about the Sin of Perjury, without any Motive, Inducement, or Temptation. That he will at the same time dishonour GOD, wrong his Neighbour,
to believe that any Man will go deliberately about the since of Perjury, without any Motive, Inducement, or Temptation. That he will At the same time dishonour GOD, wrong his Neighbour,
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And yet this is really the case, with respect to Private Informations against Swearing. The Informers are to have no share, in what the Swearers are forc'd to pay.
And yet this is really the case, with respect to Private Informations against Swearing. The Informers Are to have no share, in what the Swearers Are forced to pay.
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Nor can the Poor be wrong'd, of what they are thus Intitl'd to, unless there be a Confederacy of the Informers and Magistrates, of the Ministers, Church-Wardens, and Over-seers of the Poor to do it.
Nor can the Poor be wronged, of what they Are thus Entitled to, unless there be a Confederacy of the Informers and Magistrates, of the Ministers, Church-Wardens, and Overseers of the Poor to do it.
And as none are tempted by Rewards to Perjure themselves, neither are they mov'd by Fear. They suffer no Penalty if they do not Inform; none will be angry if they forbear,
And as none Are tempted by Rewards to Perjure themselves, neither Are they moved by fear. They suffer no Penalty if they do not Inform; none will be angry if they forbear,
They are under too great an Awe of that Infinite Beeing, not to bring those to Punishment who dare Prophane his Name. Then as to Revenge that can never be a motive with our Informers, to be Guilty of Perjury ;
They Are under too great an Awe of that Infinite Being, not to bring those to Punishment who Dare Profane his Name. Then as to Revenge that can never be a motive with our Informers, to be Guilty of Perjury;
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But there is no great ground among us, for this Uncharitable Observation, the most Diligent Informers being freest from Revenge, and who wish the Guilty Persons no greater harm,
But there is no great ground among us, for this Uncharitable Observation, the most Diligent Informers being Freest from Revenge, and who wish the Guilty Persons no greater harm,
than Repentance and Reformation. Yet suppose it shou'd be so, that Malice or Revenge were at the Bottom of some Informations; of such every good Man will say (with St. Paul in another case) so Swearing be suppress'd whither it be done out of Strife or good Will, I do rejoice, yea and will rejoice. Phi. 1.15. 'Tis true, when a Mans Life or Estate is at Stake.
than Repentance and Reformation. Yet suppose it should be so, that Malice or Revenge were At the Bottom of Some Informations; of such every good Man will say (with Saint Paul in Another case) so Swearing be suppressed whither it be done out of Strife or good Will, I do rejoice, yea and will rejoice. Phi. 1.15. It's true, when a men Life or Estate is At Stake.
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it is reasonable he shou'd be Publickly Try'd and Confronted, with his Accusers, and it is a great Excellency in our Law, that it r•quires such Publick Tryals,
it is reasonable he should be Publicly Tried and Confronted, with his Accusers, and it is a great Excellency in our Law, that it r•quires such Public Trials,
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because they cou'd not but foresee, that the constant discovery of the Informers, must needs discourage many from Informing, and prove a great Obstruction to the due Execution of the Law,
Because they could not but foresee, that the constant discovery of the Informers, must needs discourage many from Informing, and prove a great Obstruction to the due Execution of the Law,
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For he who Informs against a Swearer, proceeds upon very different motives, from those who Inform against Felons or Traytors, or are Witnesses in Disputes betwixt particular Men.
For he who Informs against a Swearer, proceeds upon very different motives, from those who Inform against Felons or Traitors, or Are Witnesses in Disputes betwixt particular Men.
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They will invite Men to a Discovery, by Proposals of Reward, and can compel those (who may be otherwise unwilling) to declare upon Oath what they know.
They will invite Men to a Discovery, by Proposals of Reward, and can compel those (who may be otherwise unwilling) to declare upon Oath what they know.
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In Cases of Treason, Honours, Preferments and Estates are promis'd, and liberally bestow'd to Encourage Informations. And 'tis necessary it shou'd be so, the publick safety being so nearly concern'd.
In Cases of Treason, Honours, Preferments and Estates Are promised, and liberally bestowed to Encourage Informations. And it's necessary it should be so, the public safety being so nearly concerned.
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But which sort of Informations, Publick or Private, is attended with the worst Consequences, and clog'd with the most Inconveniencies? Whither it be not better and more Expedient, to have Swearing suppress'd by Private Informations, though it shou'd happen through Inadvertency and Errour, that once in an Age, one who was not Guilty of that Sin, shou'd be Accus'd and Punish'd,
But which sort of Informations, Public or Private, is attended with the worst Consequences, and clogged with the most Inconveniences? Whither it be not better and more Expedient, to have Swearing suppressed by Private Informations, though it should happen through Inadvertency and Error, that once in an Age, one who was not Guilty of that since, should be Accused and Punished,
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Or an Informer shou'd be acted by unwarrantable Principles, or some base Passion? Than by obliging Magistrates always to discover the Informers, to have the main end of so good a Law, against a Sin so Heinous,
Or an Informer should be acted by unwarrantable Principles, or Some base Passion? Than by obliging Magistrates always to discover the Informers, to have the main end of so good a Law, against a since so Heinous,
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If they make Men timerous and reserv'd, and very cautious how they openly Blaspheme GOD, since they cannot be sure, but some Informers tho unknown, are present:
If they make Men timorous and reserved, and very cautious how they openly Blaspheme GOD, since they cannot be sure, but Some Informers though unknown, Are present:
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Does not all this shew the Expediency and Necessity, of such Private Informations ? 'Tis true, the presence of GOD shou'd have a stronger Influence upon us,
Does not all this show the Expediency and Necessity, of such Private Informations? It's true, the presence of GOD should have a Stronger Influence upon us,
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Now that which makes Swearers so Inquisitive after Informers, shou'd make Magistrates conceal them. The Prudence and Zeal of the one, shou'd be a security against the Malice of the other. And surely all Laws shou'd be so contriv'd, that they who are Zealous for the Execution of them, may not suffer by it.
Now that which makes Swearers so Inquisitive After Informers, should make Magistrates conceal them. The Prudence and Zeal of the one, should be a security against the Malice of the other. And surely all Laws should be so contrived, that they who Are Zealous for the Execution of them, may not suffer by it.
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And that it wou'd be so, will appear very evident if we consider what is notorious to all, that they who are most Zealous in pressing Swearing by constant Informations, are of the lower Rank of Mankind, who support their Families, by Industry and constant Labour:
And that it would be so, will appear very evident if we Consider what is notorious to all, that they who Are most Zealous in pressing Swearing by constant Informations, Are of the lower Rank of Mankind, who support their Families, by Industry and constant Labour:
or formidable for their United Numbers: As Officers of the Army and Soldiers; many Gentlemen of Quality and Estates, with their Servants and Dependants.
or formidable for their United Numbers: As Officers of the Army and Soldiers; many Gentlemen of Quality and Estates, with their Servants and Dependants.
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Now can it be reasonable to expose Poor Men to the Hatred and Revenge of those, who are too Wicked to consider the good Design of those who Inform'd against them;
Now can it be reasonable to expose Poor Men to the Hatred and Revenge of those, who Are too Wicked to Consider the good Design of those who Informed against them;
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and to Ruin their Fortunes, and it is well if they spare their Lives? So that to discover all who Inform against Swearing, wou'd be a Cruelty equal to that of the Primitive Persecutors, who cover'd the unhappy Christians, with the Skins of Wild Beasts,
and to Ruin their Fortune's, and it is well if they spare their Lives? So that to discover all who Inform against Swearing, would be a Cruelty equal to that of the Primitive Persecutors, who covered the unhappy Christians, with the Skins of Wild Beasts,
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And is it not a Melancholy thing to consider, that if Private Informations be lay'd aside, a good Man must either neglect a necessary Duty, let Wickedness go o•• and enlarge its Conquests;
And is it not a Melancholy thing to Consider, that if Private Informations be laid aside, a good Man must either neglect a necessary Duty, let Wickedness go o•• and enlarge its Conquests;
They may have great Zeal against Vice, yet be unwilling openly to encounter it, when besides Pains and Trouble, they must in all likelyhood suffer Poverty and Disgrace.
They may have great Zeal against Vice, yet be unwilling openly to encounter it, when beside Pains and Trouble, they must in all likelihood suffer Poverty and Disgrace.
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But Private Informations are so far from being Unjust or Unreasonable, that in the Third and Last place, they who suffer most by them, have no reason to desire that the Practice shou'd be otherwise.
But Private Informations Are so Far from being Unjust or Unreasonable, that in the Third and Last place, they who suffer most by them, have no reason to desire that the Practice should be otherwise.
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and he himself will be effectually convinc'd of this in the End. He will find in his Oaths alone, sufficient matter for a bitter Repentance, without the additional Guilt of Revenge;
and he himself will be effectually convinced of this in the End. He will find in his Oaths alone, sufficient matter for a bitter Repentance, without the additional Gilded of Revenge;
so without any fear of Punishment from Men? Can they be fond of the Nauseous Liberty of being as Prophane as they please? Have not many Men reason to Bless GOD, that they were afraid,
so without any Fear of Punishment from Men? Can they be found of the Nauseous Liberty of being as Profane as they please? Have not many Men reason to Bless GOD, that they were afraid,
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or asham'd to do many things, to which they were violently prompted by the Fury of their Passions? And can any Man in his cool Thoughts be Angry, that there are Laws made to hinder him from being a Blasphemer himself,
or ashamed to do many things, to which they were violently prompted by the Fury of their Passion? And can any Man in his cool Thoughts be Angry, that there Are Laws made to hinder him from being a Blasphemer himself,
And so will it be with Swearers, when they are so happy as to be reclaim'd they 〈 ◊ 〉 change their Oaths and Curses, into Prayers and Prai••• Nay the most harden'd of them all, will on their Death-Beds alter their Language,
And so will it be with Swearers, when they Are so happy as to be reclaimed they 〈 ◊ 〉 change their Oaths and Curses, into Prayers and Prai••• Nay the most hardened of them all, will on their Death-Beds altar their Language,
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Having thus I hope shewn the Duty of Informing against Vice and Prophaness, and Vindicated the Practice of Private Informations against Swearing, I now at length proceed to my
Having thus I hope shown the Duty of Informing against Vice and Profaneness, and Vindicated the Practice of Private Informations against Swearing, I now At length proceed to my
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Fourth and Last Particular, which is to offer such Motives, as are proper to excite and confirm our Zeal, that so we may be Zealously Affected always in the good thing, about which we ought to be engag'd.
Fourth and Last Particular, which is to offer such Motives, as Are proper to excite and confirm our Zeal, that so we may be Zealously Affected always in the good thing, about which we ought to be engaged.
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If the most Honourable Employment can work on our Ambition, or the greatest Dangers quicken our Fears If we have any concern for the happiness of the Church,
If the most Honourable Employment can work on our Ambition, or the greatest Dangers quicken our Fears If we have any concern for the happiness of the Church,
If these are desirable things, and can make any Impressions on 〈 ◊ 〉 they all combine to excite and confirm our Zeal, in suppressi•• Vice and Prophaness,
If these Are desirable things, and can make any Impressions on 〈 ◊ 〉 they all combine to excite and confirm our Zeal, in suppressi•• Vice and Profaneness,
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First, That it is impossible we shou'd Love GOD, and be sincere in the Practice of Religion, without being Zealously Affected against Vice and Prophaness,
First, That it is impossible we should Love GOD, and be sincere in the Practice of Religion, without being Zealously Affected against Vice and Profaneness,
Thus for Example, Do I profess Friendship for another Man? To convince him of its truth and reality it is not enough that I shew him all outward Marks of Honour and Esteem;
Thus for Exampl, Do I profess Friendship for Another Man? To convince him of its truth and reality it is not enough that I show him all outward Marks of Honour and Esteem;
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and yet can patiently hear his Being and Providence Disown'd, His Word Ridicul'd, and His Glorious Name Prophan'd? No 'tis plain there must be a want of true Love to GOD in the Soul,
and yet can patiently hear his Being and Providence Disowned, His Word Ridiculed, and His Glorious Name Profaned? No it's plain there must be a want of true Love to GOD in the Soul,
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Besides, whatever Religious Actions we may our selves perform, can never without this Christian Zeal against Prophaness and Vice, proceed from Right Principles;
Beside, whatever Religious Actions we may our selves perform, can never without this Christian Zeal against Profaneness and Vice, proceed from Right Principles;
Thus do I, for Example, Love GOD because of his Goodness? That must needs move me very powerfully to Hate Sin, which is the greatest Contradiction to that Goodness;
Thus do I, for Exampl, Love GOD Because of his goodness? That must needs move me very powerfully to Hate since, which is the greatest Contradiction to that goodness;
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Do I with the Humility becoming a Creature, Reverence GOD's Word, and Adore his N•me? Then I cannot hear both these Impiously Prophan'd, but strong Resentments will arise in my Mind.
Do I with the Humility becoming a Creature, reverence GOD's Word, and Adore his N•me? Then I cannot hear both these Impiously Profaned, but strong Resentments will arise in my Mind.
and may justly fear, that all our other Acts of Service, how exact so ever we may be in the performance of them, will be rejected of GOD as mere pretence and shew,
and may justly Fear, that all our other Acts of Service, how exact so ever we may be in the performance of them, will be rejected of GOD as mere pretence and show,
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not an unfortunate Wretch broken upon the Wheel is so miserable, since the most exquisite Temporal Torments, bear no proportion to Everlasting Burnings.
not an unfortunate Wretch broken upon the Wheel is so miserable, since the most exquisite Temporal Torments, bear no proportion to Everlasting Burnings.
so where it is allow'd to exert its Power, it gives us somewhat of their Divine Temper here, makes us endeavour after the Conversion of Sinners, and raises strong and lasting Joy in our Souls, whenever it is effected.
so where it is allowed to exert its Power, it gives us somewhat of their Divine Temper Here, makes us endeavour After the Conversion of Sinners, and raises strong and lasting Joy in our Souls, whenever it is effected.
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And can that Man be esteem'd a sincere Christian, who has no regard for his Brothers Eternal Happiness? Who will not labour to stop the progress of a Contagious Vice,
And can that Man be esteemed a sincere Christian, who has no regard for his Brother's Eternal Happiness? Who will not labour to stop the progress of a Contagious Vice,
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for it is a Truth Written in Heaven, as well as Recorded in Scripture, That he who Lo•es not his Brother whom he has seen, can never Love GOD whom he has not seen.
for it is a Truth Written in Heaven, as well as Recorded in Scripture, That he who Lo•es not his Brother whom he has seen, can never Love GOD whom he has not seen.
And what a Melancholly Surprize will it be to many, when at the Last Day the Great Judge of the World, shall bid them depart from him, notwithstanding all their Pompous Devotions,
And what a Melancholy Surprise will it be to many, when At the Last Day the Great Judge of the World, shall bid them depart from him, notwithstanding all their Pompous Devotions,
and Gawdy appearances of Religion? And that because they were not Zealously Affected against Vice, and did not Industriously promote Reformation of Manners ? Because they labour'd not to retrieve the decay'd Spirit of Christianity,
and Gaudy appearances of Religion? And that Because they were not Zealously Affected against Vice, and did not Industriously promote Reformation of Manners? Because they laboured not to retrieve the decayed Spirit of Christianity,
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and were Negligent and Indifferent when the Cause of Religion was at Stake? And what various Passions of Indignation, of Grief and Shame must distract such unhappy Souls,
and were Negligent and Indifferent when the Cause of Religion was At Stake? And what various Passion of Indignation, of Grief and Shame must distract such unhappy Souls,
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And did rather Encourage than Suppress that Sin? And since through your want of Zeal, many escape that Punishment, which their Lewdness deserv'd, is it not reasonable that you shou'd share in their Torments,
And did rather Encourage than Suppress that since? And since through your want of Zeal, many escape that Punishment, which their lewdness deserved, is it not reasonable that you should share in their Torments,
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Must they not be struck with silent Horrours at the Charge, and Agonies of Soul too big to be utter'd? But if they presume to speak at all, their Language must be made up of Guilty Acknowledgements:
Must they not be struck with silent Horrors At the Charge, and Agonies of Soul too big to be uttered? But if they presume to speak At all, their Language must be made up of Guilty Acknowledgements:
Secondly, Another Motive to excite and confirm our Zeal in the good things about which it ought to be engag'd, suppressing Publick Vice, and promoting Reformation of Manners;
Secondly, another Motive to excite and confirm our Zeal in the good things about which it ought to be engaged, suppressing Public Vice, and promoting Reformation of Manners;
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For wherein consists the employment of the Ministring Spirits of Heaven? But in their being the Instruments of GOD's Justice in Punishing his Enemies, the Instruments of his Mercy in Rewarding his Servants? In their restraining us from Sin by their powerful Influence,
For wherein consists the employment of the Ministering Spirits of Heaven? But in their being the Instruments of GOD's justice in Punishing his Enemies, the Instruments of his Mercy in Rewarding his Servants? In their restraining us from since by their powerful Influence,
or the Spirits of Just Men made perfect, are all Zealous of our Reformation : They Pray for our Repentance, they Rejoice at our Conversion, and long for our Society.
or the Spirits of Just Men made perfect, Are all Zealous of our Reformation: They Pray for our Repentance, they Rejoice At our Conversion, and long for our Society.
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Lastly, The more useful any Service is, the more Honourable it shou'd be esteem'd? Thus they who have been Authors of any great Good to the World, have been highly Honour'd while Alive,
Lastly, The more useful any Service is, the more Honourable it should be esteemed? Thus they who have been Authors of any great Good to the World, have been highly Honoured while Alive,
Thirdly, Another Motive to excite and confirm our Zeal against Prophaness and Vice, is the consideration of those many and Excellent Examples which recommend it.
Thirdly, another Motive to excite and confirm our Zeal against Profaneness and Vice, is the consideration of those many and Excellent Examples which recommend it.
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And indeed we find none in the Holy Scriptures Eminent, for their Piety and Virtue, who were not equally remarkable for their Zealous Endeavours against Impiety and all sorts of Wickedness.
And indeed we find none in the Holy Scriptures Eminent, for their Piety and Virtue, who were not equally remarkable for their Zealous Endeavours against Impiety and all sorts of Wickedness.
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How was Moses Transported at the Israelites Idolatry? His usual Meekness seem'd to have forsaken him, his Anger waxed hot, and he cast the Tables out of his Hands,
How was Moses Transported At the Israelites Idolatry? His usual Meekness seemed to have forsaken him, his Anger waxed hight, and he cast the Tables out of his Hands,
But the greatness of his Zeal chiefly shew'd it self in his Grief, a truly Zealous Man meeting with many more occasions of Sorrow, than Joy from others:
But the greatness of his Zeal chiefly showed it self in his Grief, a truly Zealous Man meeting with many more occasions of Sorrow, than Joy from Others:
How Zealous was Elijah against Idolatry ? He boldly Reprov'd the King of Israel, and destroy'd the Priests of Baal, tho he was no Stranger to Jezabels Revengeful Spirit.
How Zealous was Elijah against Idolatry? He boldly Reproved the King of Israel, and destroyed the Priests of Baal, though he was no Stranger to Jezebel's Revengeful Spirit.
We Honour the Zeal of those who are willing to undergo Trouble, and run a few Hazards for Religion What then shall we say of the Zeal of our Blessed Saviour? Zeal, which Nail'd him to the Cross,
We Honour the Zeal of those who Are willing to undergo Trouble, and run a few Hazards for Religion What then shall we say of the Zeal of our Blessed Saviour? Zeal, which Nailed him to the Cross,
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and Shed his Blood, and made him yield up the Ghost? Zeal which made his Soul all Gloominess and Horror, depriv'd him of the usual Manifestations of his Fathers Love, forc'd him to cry out that his GOD had forsaken him, and in the bitterest Agonies of Soul and Body to expire.
and Shed his Blood, and made him yield up the Ghost? Zeal which made his Soul all Gloominess and Horror, deprived him of the usual Manifestations of his Father's Love, forced him to cry out that his GOD had forsaken him, and in the Bitterest Agonies of Soul and Body to expire.
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and turn our whole Soul into Flames of Zeal and Love for him, to whom we owe whatever we enjoy or hope for, who even lay'd down his Life for us, to Rescue us from Misery,
and turn our Whole Soul into Flames of Zeal and Love for him, to whom we owe whatever we enjoy or hope for, who even laid down his Life for us, to Rescue us from Misery,
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And while we have these in view, can any of us be cold and indifferent in that Service, which is most acceptable to GOD, the Promotion of Religion, and Reformation of Manners ? In othe• Cases Examples raise a Generous Emulation, they give us Courage to attempt the most difficult Undertakings,
And while we have these in view, can any of us be cold and indifferent in that Service, which is most acceptable to GOD, the Promotion of Religion, and Reformation of Manners? In othe• Cases Examples raise a Generous Emulation, they give us Courage to attempt the most difficult Undertakings,
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when we compare our own Slothfulness with the unweary'd Labours of others, and find our selves backward to meet with Difficulties and Dangers, in a Service wherein so many have chearfully Sacrific'd their Lives.
when we compare our own Slothfulness with the unwearied Labours of Others, and find our selves backward to meet with Difficulties and Dangers, in a Service wherein so many have cheerfully Sacrificed their Lives.
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But to these Primitive Examples, give me leave to add one of this present Age, of a Person Eminent for the Greatness of her Station, much more for Piety and Goodness, whose Memory we all Honour,
But to these Primitive Examples, give me leave to add one of this present Age, of a Person Eminent for the Greatness of her Station, much more for Piety and goodness, whose Memory we all Honour,
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and whose Untimely Death we yet bewail, I mean our late Excellent QUEEN, whose Zeal for Piety and Religion, seem'd to our-shine Her other Excellent Qualities.
and whose Untimely Death we yet bewail, I mean our late Excellent QUEEN, whose Zeal for Piety and Religion, seemed to our-shine Her other Excellent Qualities.
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and nothing with so much Joy did She Encourage, as what had a tendency towards Reformation of Manners. Of which I need give but one Instance, the Countenance She gave the Societies for Reformation in England.
and nothing with so much Joy did She Encourage, as what had a tendency towards Reformation of Manners. Of which I need give but one Instance, the Countenance She gave the Societies for Reformation in England.
For (as we learn from a very Pious and Useful Book Intitled, An Account of the Societies for Reformation of Manners, &c.) having this Affair laid before her, in the absence of the King, by a Prelate of Great Learning and Fame, (the late Lord Bishop of Worcester ) she had just Sentiments of it,
For (as we Learn from a very Pious and Useful Book Entitled, an Account of the Societies for Reformation of Manners, etc.) having this Affair laid before her, in the absence of the King, by a Prelate of Great Learning and Fame, (the late Lord Bishop of Worcester) she had just Sentiments of it,
and afterwards upon Application made to her Majesty, she was pleased to send her Letter to the Justices of Middlesex, Commanding them to put the Laws against Prophaness and Vice in Execution, with all Fidelity and Impartiality:
and afterwards upon Application made to her Majesty, she was pleased to send her letter to the Justices of Middlesex, Commanding them to put the Laws against Profaneness and Vice in Execution, with all Fidis and Impartiality:
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Such was the Hearty and Affectionate Concern, such were the Zealous Endeavours, of that Excellent Woman, to promote this great Work of Reforming a Wicked Age:
Such was the Hearty and Affectionate Concern, such were the Zealous Endeavours, of that Excellent Woman, to promote this great Work of Reforming a Wicked Age:
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and is not her Approbation alone, a sufficient Answer, to all the Objections that have been rais'd against it? Hers, I say, whose Judgment and Prudence, were equal to Her Piety and High Condition? And shou'd not so Great,
and is not her Approbation alone, a sufficient Answer, to all the Objections that have been raised against it? Hers, I say, whose Judgement and Prudence, were equal to Her Piety and High Condition? And should not so Great,
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so Good an Example, engage Persons of all Ranks and Qualities, to joyn Vigorously in Prosecuting the same Design? Shou'd it not especially Inflame the Zeal of Her own Sex,
so Good an Exampl, engage Persons of all Ranks and Qualities, to join Vigorously in Prosecuting the same Design? Should it not especially Inflame the Zeal of Her own Sex,
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They may serve it by their Prayers, (in the constancy and fervency whereof, we must own they usually exceed us,) and draw down upon it the Blessings of Heaven.
They may serve it by their Prayers, (in the constancy and fervency whereof, we must own they usually exceed us,) and draw down upon it the Blessings of Heaven.
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And Lastly, they may do much towards Reforming the World, by a Prudent Management of their Families, by instilling good Principles into their Children betimes,
And Lastly, they may do much towards Reforming the World, by a Prudent Management of their Families, by instilling good Principles into their Children betimes,
I wou'd desire them to consider, that one main Branch of that Publick Reformation of our Manners, which is attempted at this time, does directly tend to Vindicate the Credit of their Sex. They must be sensible, that it suffers by those Wretched Creatures who are lost to Shame, as well as Virtue:
I would desire them to Consider, that one main Branch of that Public Reformation of our Manners, which is attempted At this time, does directly tend to Vindicate the Credit of their Sex. They must be sensible, that it suffers by those Wretched Creatures who Are lost to Shame, as well as Virtue:
So will they be Glorious Instruments in Promoting Reformation of Manners, and share with us, in the Honour and Advantage of so useful a Design in this World, and share with Her in Glory, whose Example I have been Recommending to them.
So will they be Glorious Instruments in Promoting Reformation of Manners, and share with us, in the Honour and Advantage of so useful a Design in this World, and share with Her in Glory, whose Exampl I have been Recommending to them.
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Fourthly, Another Motive to excite and confirm our Zeal against Prophaness and Vice is this, That the Endeavours of Good Men in this Kingdom to Promote Reformation o• Manners, have been highly applauded in England. Gre••• 〈 … 〉 •aid of them there, and greater expected from them.
Fourthly, another Motive to excite and confirm our Zeal against Profaneness and Vice is this, That the Endeavours of Good Men in this Kingdom to Promote Reformation o• Manners, have been highly applauded in England. Gre••• 〈 … 〉 •aid of them there, and greater expected from them.
— The Endeavours of these Gentlemen have not been confin'd to this City and Kingdom, but have extended as far as Ireland, where they have had an Influence, very litle, I think to the Honour of that Kingdom, from whence it had its First Rise, of which since a more particular account may be expected;
— The Endeavours of these Gentlemen have not been confined to this city and Kingdom, but have extended as Far as Ireland, where they have had an Influence, very little, I think to the Honour of that Kingdom, from whence it had its First Rise, of which since a more particular account may be expected;
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I may satisfie my self at present, with saying in general of my own Knowledge, that the Transactions, of Reformation here, having been, near Two Years since, laid before some few Persons in Ireland, and most of those (I must again observe) Private Persons, and of the Lower Rank of Men, with proper considerations to move e'm to unite in the same Design, and Methods to pursue it with Advantage, it determined them to engage heartily in it;
I may satisfy my self At present, with saying in general of my own Knowledge, that the Transactions, of Reformation Here, having been, near Two years since, laid before Some few Persons in Ireland, and most of those (I must again observe) Private Persons, and of the Lower Rank of Men, with proper considerations to move Em to unite in the same Design, and Methods to pursue it with Advantage, it determined them to engage heartily in it;
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and are Encourag'd by His Excellency the Earl of Galway, one of the Lords Justices of Ireland, The Right Reverend the Arch-Bishop of Dublin, many of the Clergy, and the Best of the Magistrates and Gentlemen of that City:
and Are Encouraged by His Excellency the Earl of Galway, one of the lords Justices of Ireland, The Right Reverend the Arch-Bishop of Dublin, many of the Clergy, and the Best of the Magistrates and Gentlemen of that city:
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In one of which Societies, most of the Parish-Ministers of Dublin, several of the Pious Bishops, particularly, the Celebrated Arch-Bishop, and divers other Persons of Quality are Members;
In one of which Societies, most of the Parish-Ministers of Dublin, several of the Pious Bishops, particularly, the Celebrated Arch-Bishop, and diverse other Persons of Quality Are Members;
as might be expected from Combinations of Bad Men) to that degree in Dublin, that the Prophanation of the Lords-Day, by Tipling in Publick Houses, by Exercising of Trade, and Exposing of Goods to Sale, is almost suppress'd;
as might be expected from Combinations of Bad Men) to that degree in Dublin, that the Profanation of the Lords-Day, by Tippling in Public Houses, by Exercising of Trade, and Exposing of Goods to Sale, is almost suppressed;
This Account, Blessed be GOD, is in the main true, and my Design in mentioning it to you, is not to Please or Flatter you, by telling what you have done,
This Account, Blessed be GOD, is in the main true, and my Design in mentioning it to you, is not to Please or Flatter you, by telling what you have done,
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and will it not be base and dishonourable, shou'd we hereafter fall short of what is publish'd to the World concerning us? Are our Magistrates and Clergy Commended,
and will it not be base and dishonourable, should we hereafter fallen short of what is published to the World Concerning us? are our Magistrates and Clergy Commended,
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for discharging their Duty with so much Zeal ? And shou'd not those among us Blush who are conscious to themselves, that they are Intitled to none of these Praises? Let us then resolve not to lose the Reputation we have already gain'd;
for discharging their Duty with so much Zeal? And should not those among us Blush who Are conscious to themselves, that they Are Entitled to none of these Praises? Let us then resolve not to loose the Reputation we have already gained;
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And I trust in GOD that your Zeal will never be Infected with the least mixture of Vain Glory. Yet just Praises are the Rewards of Virtue, and shou'd be so esteem'd.
And I trust in GOD that your Zeal will never be Infected with the least mixture of Vain Glory. Yet just Praises Are the Rewards of Virtue, and should be so esteemed.
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I might mention, as another Motive, to excite and confirm your Zeal against Prophaness and Vice, the necessity of it, to avert the just Wrath and heavy Judgments of GOD,
I might mention, as Another Motive, to excite and confirm your Zeal against Profaneness and Vice, the necessity of it, to avert the just Wrath and heavy Judgments of GOD,
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The truth of this might be easily demonstrated from the Word of GOD, and from the End and Reason of this Judgments; this is most apparent from his Method of dealing with other Nations, of this we may be convinc'd from his dealings with our selves:
The truth of this might be Easily demonstrated from the Word of GOD, and from the End and Reason of this Judgments; this is most apparent from his Method of dealing with other nations, of this we may be convinced from his dealings with our selves:
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It concerns us much more to learn, how our Breaches may be Heal'd, and those Wounds Cur'd, which have often reduc'd our Religion to a very Languishing Condition.
It concerns us much more to Learn, how our Breaches may be Healed, and those Wounds Cured, which have often reduced our Religion to a very Languishing Condition.
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For First, our jointly endeavouring to beat down Publick Wickedness, must needs Unite the Affections of all those who are concern'd, in that Excellent Undertaking.
For First, our jointly endeavouring to beatrice down Public Wickedness, must needs Unite the Affections of all those who Are concerned, in that Excellent Undertaking.
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There are Charms in Piety, which none can resist, and if we Love GOD our selves, we must Love those also who serve him in Humility and Sincerity of Heart,
There Are Charms in Piety, which none can resist, and if we Love GOD our selves, we must Love those also who serve him in Humility and Sincerity of Heart,
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And if we go on to assist one another in Suppressing Lewdness, Immorality and Prophaness, we will soon be convinc'd that differences of Opinion, about the circumstances of Religion,
And if we go on to assist one Another in Suppressing lewdness, Immorality and Profaneness, we will soon be convinced that differences of Opinion, about the Circumstances of Religion,
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But that whatever our Sentiments, as to some particulars may be, we are Brethren and Fellow Christians, Servants of the same Lord, Partakers of the same Blessed Hope,
But that whatever our Sentiments, as to Some particulars may be, we Are Brothers and Fellow Christians, Servants of the same Lord, Partakers of the same Blessed Hope,
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That tho we differ in a little in the Roads we take, yet we both direct our Course, towards the same Heaven, whither they who are truly Pious, Humble and Sincere of both Parties, may hope to arrive at last,
That though we differ in a little in the Roads we take, yet we both Direct our Course, towards the same Heaven, whither they who Are truly Pious, Humble and Sincere of both Parties, may hope to arrive At last,
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For the more Zealous we are against Vice, the more clearly will we see, the great Mischiefs which are caus'd by our Divisions, the more fully will we be convinc'd, that they are the great Hindrances of a General Reformation of Manners ;
For the more Zealous we Are against Vice, the more clearly will we see, the great Mischiefs which Are caused by our Divisions, the more Fully will we be convinced, that they Are the great Hindrances of a General Reformation of Manners;
For this is the great Popular Objection, against our Religion, insisted on so much by the Enemies of Piety, that there are so many Parties among us, that they know not whom to close with,
For this is the great Popular Objection, against our Religion, insisted on so much by the Enemies of Piety, that there Are so many Parties among us, that they know not whom to close with,
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and cannot be but a Stumbling Block to many weak Minds. Besides, Dissentions in Religion, destroy Ecclesiastical Discipline, and deprive Church Censures of their Force.
and cannot be but a Stumbling Block to many weak Minds. Beside, Dissensions in Religion, destroy Ecclesiastical Discipline, and deprive Church Censures of their Force.
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They enfeeble the Civil Power, and compell Magistrates to Wink at great Irregularities. They distract Private Families, and separate the nearest Relations.
They enfeeble the Civil Power, and compel Magistrates to Wink At great Irregularities. They distract Private Families, and separate the nearest Relations.
But now they who are truly Zealous against Prophaness and Vice, must needs be sensible how Fatal our particular Controversies are to Christianity in general, to Piety & Virtue. And therefore they cannot but pray for Unity, with all the Fervour of their Souls,
But now they who Are truly Zealous against Profaneness and Vice, must needs be sensible how Fatal our particular Controversies Are to Christianity in general, to Piety & Virtue. And Therefore they cannot but pray for Unity, with all the Fervour of their Souls,
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But farther Thirdly, Our being Zealously Affected against Prophaness and Vice, will if we continue and persevere in our Zeal, lay a firm Foundation for a lasting Union among us,
But farther Thirdly, Our being Zealously Affected against Profaneness and Vice, will if we continue and persevere in our Zeal, lay a firm Foundation for a lasting union among us,
It is very certain, and much to be lamented, that many, both Members of the Establish'd Church and Dissenters also, are more Zealous for their particular Opinions wherein they differ,
It is very certain, and much to be lamented, that many, both Members of the Established Church and Dissenters also, Are more Zealous for their particular Opinions wherein they differ,
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Those who are hearty for their Interests and firm to their Party, shall be Caress'd and Celebrated for their Zeal, tho in many things their Practices are Immoral.
Those who Are hearty for their Interests and firm to their Party, shall be Caressed and Celebrated for their Zeal, though in many things their Practices Are Immoral.
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Now of this I can assign no other Reason, but that the Zeal of both Parties, has been unhappily Diverted from things of the greatest, to those of little importance, in comparison of the other.
Now of this I can assign no other Reason, but that the Zeal of both Parties, has been unhappily Diverted from things of the greatest, to those of little importance, in comparison of the other.
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and our minds were kept in such a constant ferment and hurry by these Differences, that we cou'd not observe, at least did not, sufficiently consider it,
and our minds were kept in such a constant ferment and hurry by these Differences, that we could not observe, At least did not, sufficiently Consider it,
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But now were our Zeal once Vigorously Employ'd, in beating down Vice and Prophaness, were our Warmth and Industry in that great Affair, answerable to the moment of it;
But now were our Zeal once Vigorously Employed, in beating down Vice and Profaneness, were our Warmth and Industry in that great Affair, answerable to the moment of it;
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but their Zeal and Concern for Virtue and Holiness and all our Endeavours we wou'd Unite against the Enemies of Religion in general, the Vicious and Prophane.
but their Zeal and Concern for Virtue and Holiness and all our Endeavours we would Unite against the Enemies of Religion in general, the Vicious and Profane.
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And that our Zeal against Vice, were it strong and Active, as it ought to be, wou'd be attended with these happy Consequences, is what we will easily be convinc'd of,
And that our Zeal against Vice, were it strong and Active, as it ought to be, would be attended with these happy Consequences, is what we will Easily be convinced of,
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So long as we were warmly engag'd in Disputes, about Modes and Ceremonies, Postures and Garments, us'd in Religious Worship, it was not in our Power to be so Zealous against Prophaness and Vice, as we ought to have been, our Zeal was so exhausted by the one, that we had too little to spare for the other.
So long as we were warmly engaged in Disputes, about Modes and Ceremonies, Postures and Garments, used in Religious Worship, it was not in our Power to be so Zealous against Profaneness and Vice, as we ought to have been, our Zeal was so exhausted by the one, that we had too little to spare for the other.
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and Endeavours to Suppress them? Nay I am inclinable to hope, that we shall resemble the Happy Lovers in Heaven, that all our Peevish Mistakes shall be chang'd into Inviolable Love and Friendship, into the highest degrees of Endearment and Affection.
and Endeavours to Suppress them? Nay I am inclinable to hope, that we shall resemble the Happy Lovers in Heaven, that all our Peevish Mistakes shall be changed into Inviolable Love and Friendship, into the highest Degrees of Endearment and Affection.
Fourth and Last place, that our being Zealously Affected against Prophaness and Vice will Intitle us to the Blessing of GOD, without which no Concord, no Unity, can be attain'd.
Fourth and Last place, that our being Zealously Affected against Profaneness and Vice will Entitle us to the Blessing of GOD, without which no Concord, no Unity, can be attained.
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Many have wondred, considering the favourable Opportunities we have often had, which Invited the Establish'd Church and Dissenters to an Union, considering especially,
Many have wondered, considering the favourable Opportunities we have often had, which Invited the Established Church and Dissenters to an union, considering especially,
whereas at the Beginning it carry'd all before it, and nothing cou'd oppose its Conquests? The best reason of this that I can give is, that the Piety and Zeal, the Purity and Stedfastness of our first Reformers, Charm'd and Subdu'd their very Enemies.
whereas At the Beginning it carried all before it, and nothing could oppose its Conquests? The best reason of this that I can give is, that the Piety and Zeal, the Purity and Steadfastness of our First Reformers, Charmed and Subdued their very Enemies.
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Our Zeal has sensibly decay'd, Piety Flourishes not among us, as it did among them, nor is the Reformation of our Lives, answerable to that of our Faith.
Our Zeal has sensibly decayed, Piety Flourishes not among us, as it did among them, nor is the Reformation of our Lives, answerable to that of our Faith.
These wou'd Command Respect even from our Bitterest Enemies, and effectually convince them of the Excellency of our Religion, did they see so good Fruits of it in our Lives.
These would Command Respect even from our Bitterest Enemies, and effectually convince them of the Excellency of our Religion, did they see so good Fruits of it in our Lives.
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but after all, the prevailing Arguments must be the Innocence of our Lives, a hearty Zeal for the Honour of GOD, express'd in a Vigorous Prosecution of all that's Vicious and Prosphane. These are sensible Arguments,
but After all, the prevailing Arguments must be the Innocence of our Lives, a hearty Zeal for the Honour of GOD, expressed in a Vigorous Prosecution of all that's Vicious and Prosphane. These Are sensible Arguments,
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Sixthly and Lastly, The most prevailing Motive of all, and which if duly weigh'd wou'd not only excite and inflame our Zeal, but preserve it always Vigorous and Strong, is the Consideration of its exceeding great Reward.
Sixthly and Lastly, The most prevailing Motive of all, and which if duly weighed would not only excite and inflame our Zeal, but preserve it always Vigorous and Strong, is the Consideration of its exceeding great Reward.
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And that with respect to both Worlds, in this it affords us the truest Satisfactions, and Intitles us to extraordinary degrees of Glory, in the other.
And that with respect to both World's, in this it affords us the Truest Satisfactions, and Entitles us to extraordinary Degrees of Glory, in the other.
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As to this World, if there be any such thing as Satisfaction in it, any thing exempted from that Vanity and Vexation of Spirit, wherewith the Wise-Man has charg'd the whole Creation.
As to this World, if there be any such thing as Satisfaction in it, any thing exempted from that Vanity and Vexation of Spirit, wherewith the Wise-Man has charged the Whole Creation.
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It does, it must consist in the pleasing Reflections of our own Minds, upon the good we have done to Mankind, by Suppressing Prophaness and Vice, and Encouraging Piety and Virtue. This is a Pleasure Rational and Noble, proper for him who is made after the Image of GOD:
It does, it must consist in the pleasing Reflections of our own Minds, upon the good we have done to Mankind, by Suppressing Profaneness and Vice, and Encouraging Piety and Virtue. This is a Pleasure Rational and Noble, proper for him who is made After the Image of GOD:
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What a Satisfaction must it be to a good Magistrate, when about to render an Account of his O••ice, to the Great King of Heaven, to consider that he has been Faithful to him that appointed him, has Justly and Impartially Executed the Laws against all sorts of Wickedness! To a good Minister !
What a Satisfaction must it be to a good Magistrate, when about to render an Account of his O••ice, to the Great King of Heaven, to Consider that he has been Faithful to him that appointed him, has Justly and Impartially Executed the Laws against all sorts of Wickedness! To a good Minister!
and Courage in the discharge of his Duty! That Vice he still oppos'd! And consider'd neither Interest, nor Reputation, nor Safety, when his Masters Service call'd for him!
and Courage in the discharge of his Duty! That Vice he still opposed! And considered neither Interest, nor Reputation, nor Safety, when his Masters Service called for him!
To remember how Active, how Constant was their Zeal, what Labours and Troubles they underwent, what Slanders and Calumnies they bore, to Punish and Restrain Wickedness and Vice, to Maintain and promote Piety and Virtue!
To Remember how Active, how Constant was their Zeal, what Labours and Troubles they underwent, what Slanders and Calumnies they boar, to punish and Restrain Wickedness and Vice, to Maintain and promote Piety and Virtue!
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But neither the Joys nor Sufferings of this present World, are worthy to be compar'd with the Glory that shall hereafter be Reveal'd. There are Glories reserv'd for good Men, beyond any thing we can conceive or know:
But neither the Joys nor Sufferings of this present World, Are worthy to be compared with the Glory that shall hereafter be Revealed. There Are Glories reserved for good Men, beyond any thing we can conceive or know:
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To those who with great Industry and Application, Promote Reformation of Manners. For since that is a Service particularly pleasing to GOD, the Reward that attends it, shall be proportionably great;
To those who with great Industry and Application, Promote Reformation of Manners. For since that is a Service particularly pleasing to GOD, the Reward that attends it, shall be proportionably great;
Now if he who gives a Cup of Cold Water to a Disciple, shall not lose his Reward, what shall his Happiness and Glory be, who rescues Souls from endless Destruction, secures them from Misery and Unquenchable Fire,
Now if he who gives a Cup of Cold Water to a Disciple, shall not loose his Reward, what shall his Happiness and Glory be, who rescues Souls from endless Destruction, secures them from Misery and Unquenchable Fire,
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and so effectually covers Sins, that Infinite Justice shall never find them out? And they who turn many to Righteousness, (as the Prophet tells us) whether it be by Advice or Correctition,
and so effectually covers Sins, that Infinite justice shall never find them out? And they who turn many to Righteousness, (as the Prophet tells us) whither it be by advice or Correctition,
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and Prophane Scoffs of others? Make us constant in our Endeavours against Vice, as those Stars are in their Motions, which we hope hereafter in Glory to Outshine?
and Profane Scoffs of Others? Make us constant in our Endeavours against Vice, as those Stars Are in their Motions, which we hope hereafter in Glory to Outshine?
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And what a Joyful Surprize will it be, to those Happy Souls, who here have ever burn'd with Zeal and Love, to find in the other World, their Glories equal to their Wishes,
And what a Joyful Surprise will it be, to those Happy Souls, who Here have ever burned with Zeal and Love, to find in the other World, their Glories equal to their Wishes,
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And if Souls in the other World retain any knowledge, of those who here have been their most Intimate Friends (as I hope and believe they shall) then what Transports of Love and Divine Friendship, what Endearments and Gratulations, shall be among those happy Spirits, who have in this World been Fellow-Labourers in Advancing Reformation, and Fellow-Sufferers for their Zeal against Vice ?
And if Souls in the other World retain any knowledge, of those who Here have been their most Intimate Friends (as I hope and believe they shall) then what Transports of Love and Divine Friendship, what Endearments and Gratulations, shall be among those happy Spirits, who have in this World been Fellow-labourers in Advancing Reformation, and Fellow-sufferers for their Zeal against Vice?
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How will it add to their Raptures (tho almost Infinite before) to relate over to one another, the Difficulties they here Surmounted, with all the Troubles and Calamities they suffer'd!
How will it add to their Raptures (though almost Infinite before) to relate over to one Another, the Difficulties they Here Surmounted, with all the Troubles and Calamities they suffered!
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But that now at last, they find all the Promises of GOD Graciously fulfill'd, and therefore have cause to Praise him for all their Sufferings, since their light Afflictions, which were but for a Moment, have wrought for them, a far more Exceeding and Eternal Weight of Glory !
But that now At last, they find all the Promises of GOD Graciously fulfilled, and Therefore have cause to Praise him for all their Sufferings, since their Light Afflictions, which were but for a Moment, have wrought for them, a Far more Exceeding and Eternal Weight of Glory!
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and see those who here us'd to meet together, for Religion and Devotion, for Suppressing Vice and Promoting Reformation, welcoming one another into the Heavenly Regions, with Joy in their Looks,
and see those who Here used to meet together, for Religion and Devotion, for Suppressing Vice and Promoting Reformation, welcoming one Another into the Heavenly Regions, with Joy in their Looks,
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Thus my Brethren, I trust in GOD it will be with you another day, but seeing we are as yet in the Wilderness, Let us have our Faces always directed towards the Promis'd Land: Our Journey can't be long;
Thus my Brothers, I trust in GOD it will be with you Another day, but seeing we Are as yet in the Wilderness, Let us have our Faces always directed towards the Promised Land: Our Journey can't be long;