The perpetual Obligations he lies under for being made man, and that common protection of Life whereby he is supported, the Mercies of Health and Liberty,
The perpetual Obligations he lies under for being made man, and that Common protection of Life whereby he is supported, the mercies of Health and Liberty,
and the reasonable expectation of Happiness hereafter, must needs mind him of a Duty owing to the Benign Parent of all things, to the Comfort and Stay of our Lives, our God and Saviour.
and the reasonable expectation of Happiness hereafter, must needs mind him of a Duty owing to the Benign Parent of all things, to the Comfort and Stay of our Lives, our God and Saviour.
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For Creatures being nothing else but Emanations from God, that overflowing Fountain of Goodness, as all of them, in their several ranks owe both their beings and their dependances to Him,
For Creatures being nothing Else but Emanations from God, that overflowing Fountain of goodness, as all of them, in their several ranks owe both their beings and their dependences to Him,
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What the serving of God in general does suppose. II. Consider that Service with reference to such qualifications as the Text mentions, (1.) without fear, (2.) before him, (3.) all the days of our life. I.
What the serving of God in general does suppose. II Consider that Service with Referente to such qualifications as the Text mentions, (1.) without Fear, (2.) before him, (3.) all the days of our life. I.
if no pretence to Happiness, 'tis in vain to use any means for the attainment of what we cannot reasonably perswade our selves ever will be, that is, 'tis in vain to be Religious;
if no pretence to Happiness, it's in vain to use any means for the attainment of what we cannot reasonably persuade our selves ever will be, that is, it's in vain to be Religious;
because the very consideration that Infinite Wisdom, and Infinite Goodness (both which Providence supposes) are engag'd in the disposal of things, is of it self Argument sufficient with wise and humble Men, to allay all their sollicitudes,
Because the very consideration that Infinite Wisdom, and Infinite goodness (both which Providence supposes) Are engaged in the disposal of things, is of it self Argument sufficient with wise and humble Men, to allay all their solicitudes,
2. It will likewise encourage our addresses to the Throne of Grace, because the belief of Providence supersedes the uncomfortable consequences, which necessarily arise from an opinion that the World is govern'd either by Fate, or giddy Chance;
2. It will likewise encourage our Addresses to the Throne of Grace, Because the belief of Providence supersedes the uncomfortable consequences, which necessarily arise from an opinion that the World is governed either by Fate, or giddy Chance;
Or if the same tears could determin accidental Causes to necessary or certain Effects, there would neither be any proportion betwixt them and their Cause,
Or if the same tears could determine accidental Causes to necessary or certain Effects, there would neither be any proportion betwixt them and their Cause,
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and this, together with the love and fear of Him (from whence flow the most forcible arguments to a good life) depending upon a belief that He is, it seems to follow, that such a belief is one Instance of,
and this, together with the love and Fear of Him (from whence flow the most forcible Arguments to a good life) depending upon a belief that He is, it seems to follow, that such a belief is one Instance of,
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II. Serving God supposes a serious exercise of Devotion, and a confcienscious discharge of all those Offices, which are comprehended under the name of Worship.
II Serving God supposes a serious exercise of Devotion, and a confcienscious discharge of all those Offices, which Are comprehended under the name of Worship.
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since the universal consent of all Mankind to this purpose, proves the Notion to be congenite with us, the consequence is very plain and obvious, that therofore some worship,
since the universal consent of all Mankind to this purpose, Proves the Notion to be congenite with us, the consequence is very plain and obvious, that therofore Some worship,
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unless by some few Sciolists, and pretenders to a greater sagacity in the knowledge of all things than others, who to raise themselves an esteem of wisdom and understanding above their fellows, have adventur'd the questioning of them both, to the betraying of their wit, modesty,
unless by Some few Sciolists, and pretenders to a greater sagacity in the knowledge of all things than Others, who to raise themselves an esteem of Wisdom and understanding above their Fellows, have adventured the questioning of them both, to the betraying of their wit, modesty,
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for whoever own'd that Being worthy to be call'd a God, to whom he thought not himself oblig'd to pay all that adoration and honour, which the very conception of such a Being imports he should.
for whoever owned that Being worthy to be called a God, to whom he Thought not himself obliged to pay all that adoration and honour, which the very conception of such a Being imports he should.
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yet it strongly concludes likewise, both, that some Religion is true, as also that Worship, without which there can be no Religion, is part of that Service which all contend in the main is due to Him.
yet it strongly concludes likewise, both, that Some Religion is true, as also that Worship, without which there can be no Religion, is part of that Service which all contend in the main is due to Him.
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Prayer, and the several parts of it, Praises and Songs of Thanks, and a due reception of the blessed Sacraments, are in the language of the Church peculiarly stil'd God's Service; and who ever lives in the wilful omission of any of these, does sacrilegiously defraud God of His due,
Prayer, and the several parts of it, Praises and Songs of Thanks, and a due reception of the blessed Sacraments, Are in the language of the Church peculiarly Styled God's Service; and who ever lives in the wilful omission of any of these, does sacrilegiously defraud God of His due,
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The use therefore of these means, which does so much advance to the Glory of God, (as nothing does it more than the Salvation of Sinners,) and which He Himself has required of us, must needs be concluded an essential part of His Service. III. Serving God, supposes our being holy, and unblameable in our conversation;
The use Therefore of these means, which does so much advance to the Glory of God, (as nothing does it more than the Salvation of Sinners,) and which He Himself has required of us, must needs be concluded an essential part of His Service. III. Serving God, supposes our being holy, and unblameable in our Conversation;
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God gave Man a perfect understanding, an upright will, and a Law to walk by, with many motives to perswade him to Obedience, that by obeying, he might preserve himself pure and undefiled in his first innocency:
God gave Man a perfect understanding, an upright will, and a Law to walk by, with many motives to persuade him to obedience, that by obeying, he might preserve himself pure and undefiled in his First innocency:
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It is true, besides those moral Duties, to which the Jews, as well as others, were antecedently, to any positive Law, oblig'd, there were several Commands of another nature given that People, which seem'd weak,
It is true, beside those moral Duties, to which the jews, as well as Others, were antecedently, to any positive Law, obliged, there were several Commands of Another nature given that People, which seemed weak,
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and therefore the resting in the bare performance of these, without living up to what they signified, was frequently by God Himself upbraided to his own People.
and Therefore the resting in the bore performance of these, without living up to what they signified, was frequently by God Himself upbraided to his own People.
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and of our Duty, but this is not a being renew'd in the spirit of our minds, this is not putting on the new man, for that is created after God in righteousness and true holiness.
and of our Duty, but this is not a being renewed in the Spirit of our minds, this is not putting on the new man, for that is created After God in righteousness and true holiness.
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Can common sense tell any one, that God in his Wisdome should make such strange provisions for the Salvation of Man, be so expensive of His Son's Blood, permit Him to endure all the wounds and afflictions of the Cross, to no other intent and purpose,
Can Common sense tell any one, that God in his Wisdom should make such strange provisions for the Salvation of Man, be so expensive of His Son's Blood, permit Him to endure all the wounds and afflictions of the Cross, to no other intent and purpose,
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but that Men might be enduc'd, by that superabundancy of His love, to give their assent to such or such a Proposition, deliver'd as true upon Divine Testimony, that is, to believe:
but that Men might be induced, by that superabundancy of His love, to give their assent to such or such a Proposition, Delivered as true upon Divine Testimony, that is, to believe:
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And this is the last and most comprehensive Instance of our Serving God, viz. our being holy and righteous: And thus I come to the second General, which is, to consider the Serving God with such qualifications as are mention'd in the Text; and the first is,
And this is the last and most comprehensive Instance of our Serving God, viz. our being holy and righteous: And thus I come to the second General, which is, to Consider the Serving God with such qualifications as Are mentioned in the Text; and the First is,
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or that this expression should justifie us in disregarding His Judgments, or slighting His Terrours, which the Apostles themselves made use of to perswade Men, for we know we ought to serve Him with reverence and godly fear;
or that this expression should justify us in disregarding His Judgments, or slighting His Terrors, which the Apostles themselves made use of to persuade Men, for we know we ought to serve Him with Reverence and godly Fear;
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by too much, I mean not living too well, (for this Age of all other has little reason to complain of that,) but as it is circumstantiated by the Superstitious;
by too much, I mean not living too well, (for this Age of all other has little reason to complain of that,) but as it is circumstantiated by the Superstitious;
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Now he that attributes the rise of both these, to that Fear of God which proceeds from His being thought more cruel than merciful, seems not much to err.
Now he that attributes the rise of both these, to that fear of God which proceeds from His being Thought more cruel than merciful, seems not much to err.
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or a continual adoration of God in an undue manner, can have no other reason, (unless that it be by design to please or awe the People with trifles,) than the Fancies of Melancholick Men, who apprehending the Deity they worship scarcely ever satisfied with their best performances, forsake a sober, manly,
or a continual adoration of God in an undue manner, can have no other reason, (unless that it be by Design to please or awe the People with trifles,) than the Fancies of Melancholic Men, who apprehending the Deity they worship scarcely ever satisfied with their best performances, forsake a Sobrium, manly,
but proceeding to harden themselves in impiety 'till their Consciences become almost dead, they find it the easiest way both to justifie their actions,
but proceeding to harden themselves in impiety till their Consciences become almost dead, they find it the Easiest Way both to justify their actions,
but without the least shew of argument, publickly maintaining, that God and the Devil, Yirtue and Vice, Rewards and Punishments, are words signifying nothing, invented meerly to affright some, to curb and check the insolency of others,
but without the least show of argument, publicly maintaining, that God and the devil, Yirtue and Vice, Rewards and Punishments, Are words signifying nothing, invented merely to affright Some, to curb and check the insolency of Others,
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Thus making Religion no other than a wellcontriv'd piece of Policy, and God only as a bare Notion, by the maintenance whereof amongst the Vulgar, the Intrigues of State,
Thus making Religion no other than a wellcontrived piece of Policy, and God only as a bore Notion, by the maintenance whereof among the vulgar, the Intrigues of State,
to complete His Worship, Fear and Love must go hand in hand, our Love will carry us into the Bosom of our Creatour, make us feel and taste how good and gracious the Lord is,
to complete His Worship, fear and Love must go hand in hand, our Love will carry us into the Bosom of our Creator, make us feel and taste how good and gracious the Lord is,
and to Fear without Love, is to expose our selves to the foremention'd inconveniencies, and in effect to make the God we worship, none other than the Devil.
and to fear without Love, is to expose our selves to the forementioned inconveniences, and in Effect to make the God we worship, none other than the devil.
for obedience is as soon discern'd in small as in great matters, and the smaller the Command the greater the Sin in not observing it, the easiness of the Command always enhansing the guilt of the neglect:
for Obedience is as soon discerned in small as in great matters, and the smaller the Command the greater the since in not observing it, the easiness of the Command always enhancing the guilt of the neglect:
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Now 'tis the excellency of that Rule we ought to walk by, that it is many degrees above all the Precepts of a good Life, which were ever before made known to Man;
Now it's the excellency of that Rule we ought to walk by, that it is many Degrees above all the Precepts of a good Life, which were ever before made known to Man;
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So that they take their measures amiss, who, if they can preserve, themselves from Sins of the deepest dye, from gross and notorious pollutions, which would expose them to the contempt and chastisement of the World, think they may innocently enough despise Dignities, condemn those in Authority, feed their impure fancies upon dirty and beastly Objects,
So that they take their measures amiss, who, if they can preserve, themselves from Sins of the Deepest die, from gross and notorious pollutions, which would expose them to the contempt and chastisement of the World, think they may innocently enough despise Dignities, condemn those in authority, feed their impure fancies upon dirty and beastly Objects,
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and his own Happiness, will do so to all, in as much as they all proceed from the same Infinite Reason, are all enacted by the same Divine Authority, are all confirm'd by equally Holy Sanction;
and his own Happiness, will do so to all, in as much as they all proceed from the same Infinite Reason, Are all enacted by the same Divine authority, Are all confirmed by equally Holy Sanction;
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so that righteousness being uniform, and all of a make, implies an earnest Prayer and an Hearty Endeavour, that God's whole Will be done by us on Earth,
so that righteousness being uniform, and all of a make, Implies an earnest Prayer and an Hearty Endeavour, that God's Whole Will be done by us on Earth,
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By hypocrisie we are expos'd to the greatest dangers, we run the hazard of all the woes that are denounc'd against it by our Saviour, we expose the best Institution in the World to disgrace and infamy, we become the scandal of all that have any real sense of goodness, who judge of our opinions by our practise,
By hypocrisy we Are exposed to the greatest dangers, we run the hazard of all the woes that Are denounced against it by our Saviour, we expose the best Institution in the World to disgrace and infamy, we become the scandal of all that have any real sense of Goodness, who judge of our opinions by our practice,
Now who in reason can think, that Man deserves to be called holy or righteous, who brings a disrepute upon that Gospel, his obedience only to which can give him title to those worthy names.
Now who in reason can think, that Man deserves to be called holy or righteous, who brings a disrepute upon that Gospel, his Obedience only to which can give him title to those worthy names.
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than Men, but especially, because righteousness before Him, which excludes all hypocrisie, prevents all those Mischiefs, to which hypocrisie makes us liable.
than Men, but especially, Because righteousness before Him, which excludes all hypocrisy, prevents all those Mischiefs, to which hypocrisy makes us liable.
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not that we are requir'd to be always humbling our selves in pure acts of Devotion and Worship, (as some have very vainly imagin'd, to the neglect of their own necessary affairs,
not that we Are required to be always humbling our selves in pure acts of Devotion and Worship, (as Some have very vainly imagined, to the neglect of their own necessary affairs,
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but that we pray continually, and that we pray without ceasing, which imports thus much at least, that we never fail to offer up unto God our Morning and Evening Sacrifices of Prayer and Thanksgiving,
but that we pray continually, and that we pray without ceasing, which imports thus much At least, that we never fail to offer up unto God our Morning and Evening Sacrifices of Prayer and Thanksgiving,
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as He is holy, and Holiness supposing our Corruptions subdued, and our Passions and Affections brought under the Command of Reason and Religion, which whether it can be done at a minutes,
as He is holy, and Holiness supposing our Corruptions subdued, and our Passion and Affections brought under the Command of Reason and Religion, which whither it can be done At a minutes,
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or an hours or a days warning, I will not stand to prove, but appeal to all those, who have at any time experienced, what a task it is, to overcome such ill Customs,
or an hours or a days warning, I will not stand to prove, but appeal to all those, who have At any time experienced, what a task it is, to overcome such ill Customs,
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as the natural Constitutions and Tempers of their Bodies, the prevailing Examples of others, and the fashion of a loose Age, may well be presum'd to have subjected them to.
as the natural Constitutions and Tempers of their Bodies, the prevailing Examples of Others, and the fashion of a lose Age, may well be presumed to have subjected them to.
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but if we may judge by what we find revealed (as there is no better way of judging) touching the Conditions whereby a better Life is attainable, nothing less than a Miracle can preserve those, who have serv'd their Lusts all the days of their Life,
but if we may judge by what we find revealed (as there is no better Way of judging) touching the Conditions whereby a better Life is attainable, nothing less than a Miracle can preserve those, who have served their Lustiest all the days of their Life,
As if the Church of Rome (I don't say any private Person or Casuist thereof) believ'd Absolution signified any thing, without such a preparation for it,
As if the Church of Room (I don't say any private Person or Casuist thereof) believed Absolution signified any thing, without such a preparation for it,
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Or, as if ours had any where declar'd, that a dead Faith, that is, a Faith without motion and operation, that is, a Faith without Works, were effectual to any Man's eternal Happiness.
Or, as if ours had any where declared, that a dead Faith, that is, a Faith without motion and operation, that is, a Faith without Works, were effectual to any Man's Eternal Happiness.
If any ignorant or malicious Romanist, to gain Proselytes, shall teach the one to be the Doctrine of their Church, he affirms her Doctrine to be contrary to what is truly Ancient and Catholick,
If any ignorant or malicious Romanist, to gain Proselytes, shall teach the one to be the Doctrine of their Church, he affirms her Doctrine to be contrary to what is truly Ancient and Catholic,
For thus far I hope both Churches, and all Christians agree, however we fall out about other matters, that to raise Men to a conformity with the Divine Nature, by inward and true piety and holiness, was the main intent of our Saviour;
For thus Far I hope both Churches, and all Christians agree, however we fallen out about other matters, that to raise Men to a conformity with the Divine Nature, by inward and true piety and holiness, was the main intent of our Saviour;
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when the righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, all the righteousness that he hath done shall not be mention'd, in his trespass that he hath trespassed,
when the righteous man turns away from his righteousness, and Committeth iniquity, all the righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned, in his trespass that he hath trespassed,
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and if Death finds us with a greater propensity to Vice than Virtue, all our former righteousness will stand us but in little stead, in as much as it is not,
and if Death finds us with a greater propensity to Vice than Virtue, all our former righteousness will stand us but in little stead, in as much as it is not,
To them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteosness, indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish upon every Soul that doth evil;
To them that Are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, Indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish upon every Soul that does evil;
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but glory, honour, and peace to every man that worketh good, and to them alone who by patient continuance in well-doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life;
but glory, honour, and peace to every man that works good, and to them alone who by patient Continuance in welldoing seek for glory and honour and immortality, Eternal life;
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the reasonable expectation whereof, upon this, and no other ground, may be of some force to engage all considerate Men in the Service of God all the days of their life.
the reasonable expectation whereof, upon this, and no other ground, may be of Some force to engage all considerate Men in the Service of God all the days of their life.
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how vastly unconceivable shall be the portion of God's immediate Vicegerents, especially of those, who through good reports and evil reports, in perils at home and in perils abroad, in perils by Sea and in perils by Land, in perils by Strangers and in perils by their own Countrey-men, have notwithstanding still maintain'd the Cause of Religion, earnestly contended for the Faith once delivered to the Saints;
how vastly unconceivable shall be the portion of God's immediate Vicegerents, especially of those, who through good reports and evil reports, in perils At home and in perils abroad, in perils by Sea and in perils by Land, in perils by Strangers and in perils by their own Countrymen, have notwithstanding still maintained the Cause of Religion, earnestly contended for the Faith once Delivered to the Saints;
And, if the Instruments of Mens Conversion, if they who by their example and advice have serv'd the Interest of Souls, shall be as the lesser Stars, certainly Christian Monarchs, in whose hands under God those Instruments are,
And, if the Instruments of Men's Conversion, if they who by their Exampl and Advice have served the Interest of Souls, shall be as the lesser Stars, Certainly Christian Monarchs, in whose hands under God those Instruments Are,
and to whom all the blessed Effects of the Ministration of the Gospel under their protection, (if they themselves are good) shall be accounted, shall shine as the larger Luminaries, with a more abundant lustre and glory. Bless'd Princes!
and to whom all the blessed Effects of the Ministration of the Gospel under their protection, (if they themselves Are good) shall be accounted, shall shine as the larger Luminaries, with a more abundant lustre and glory. Blessed Princes!
for beside the Reward which will be given to them in common with other good Servants, proportionable to the improvement made of their several Talents, the attendance of an Heavenly Train,
for beside the Reward which will be given to them in Common with other good Servants, proportionable to the improvement made of their several Talents, the attendance of an Heavenly Train,
and the Acclamations and Euge's of the most Judicious, that is, of Happy Souls, (how much or little so ever they may add to the beginnings of future felicity,) will not be wanting.
and the Acclamations and Euge's of the most Judicious, that is, of Happy Souls, (how much or little so ever they may add to the beginnings of future felicity,) will not be wanting.
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there presenting them to the Holy and Undivided Trinity, that they may be incorporated into the Number of Saints, be Crown'd with Diadems of Immortality,
there presenting them to the Holy and Undivided Trinity, that they may be incorporated into the Number of Saints, be Crowned with Diadems of Immortality,
and receive an Inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserv'd in Heaven for those who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. Oh;
and receive an Inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in Heaven for those who Are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. O;
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that this may be the Portion of all that study to enlarge the Empire of the Holy Jesus in Truth and goodness, that Protect His Church, that Defend His Faith;
that this may be the Portion of all that study to enlarge the Empire of the Holy jesus in Truth and Goodness, that Pact His Church, that Defend His Faith;
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