NO sooner were the Apostate Angels banished the Court of Heaven, and by the just Judgment of God cast into the bottomless Pit to undergo the vengeance of eternal fire, but the sense of their torments exasperated their malice,
NO sooner were the Apostate Angels banished the Court of Heaven, and by the just Judgement of God cast into the bottomless Pit to undergo the vengeance of Eternal fire, but the sense of their torments exasperated their malice,
and active as the flames of fire, till they had accomplisht this their horrid designe in tempting Man to apostatize from his Maker, that his Posterity might become obnoxious to the same everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his Angels.
and active as the flames of fire, till they had accomplished this their horrid Design in tempting Man to apostatise from his Maker, that his Posterity might become obnoxious to the same everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels.
And such was the unwearied activity, together with the subtilty of that cunning Serpent, that his hellish Plot soon took effect, in seducing our first Parents to hearken too attentively to his Enchantments,
And such was the unwearied activity, together with the subtlety of that cunning Serpent, that his hellish Plot soon took Effect, in seducing our First Parents to harken too attentively to his Enchantments,
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And when this first Stratagem too fatally succeeded in the world, and to the ruine of man directly answered the designe and expectation of the Devil, it inspired a new life into that old Serpent,
And when this First Stratagem too fatally succeeded in the world, and to the ruin of man directly answered the Design and expectation of the devil, it inspired a new life into that old Serpent,
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and to this day continues the Prince of the power of the Air, nay, the God of this World, working in the Children of disobedience, and leading them captive at his will.
and to this day continues the Prince of the power of the Air, nay, the God of this World, working in the Children of disobedience, and leading them captive At his will.
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for since by his fall he had divested himself of his primitive Integrity, proved a Rebel to his Lord and Maker, listed himself into the service of the Devil,
for since by his fallen he had divested himself of his primitive Integrity, proved a Rebel to his Lord and Maker, listed himself into the service of the devil,
and by Almighty power will overcome his aspiring Pride and desperate Malice, rescue men from the hands of that roaring Lion, and so at once demolish his usurped Kingdom,
and by Almighty power will overcome his aspiring Pride and desperate Malice, rescue men from the hands of that roaring lion, and so At once demolish his usurped Kingdom,
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and destroy his works from off the face of the Earth. All which, as it was represented to man immediately after his fall, Gen. 3.15. that the Seed of the woman should bruise the Serpents head, and that Promise frequently renewed in succeeding Ages:
and destroy his works from off the face of the Earth. All which, as it was represented to man immediately After his fallen, Gen. 3.15. that the Seed of the woman should bruise the Serpents head, and that Promise frequently renewed in succeeding Ages:
so in the fulness of time it was happily begun by the Incarnation of the Son of God, who came to deliver men from the tyranny of the Devil, to invest them with the liberty of the Sons of God,
so in the fullness of time it was happily begun by the Incarnation of the Son of God, who Come to deliver men from the tyranny of the devil, to invest them with the liberty of the Sons of God,
and, when time shall be no more, shall be perfectly accomplished, to the eternal horrour, confusion and amazement of the Devil and his Angels. Which is the just designe and proper import of these words:
and, when time shall be no more, shall be perfectly accomplished, to the Eternal horror, confusion and amazement of the devil and his Angels. Which is the just Design and proper import of these words:
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So that all sin, of what nature or quality soever it be, is the Brat and Off-spring of that diabolical Spirit, the proper effect of his spleen and malice to mankind,
So that all since, of what nature or quality soever it be, is the Brat and Offspring of that diabolical Spirit, the proper Effect of his spleen and malice to mankind,
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That the Son of God was thus manifest to destroy the works of the Devil, will most evidently appear from the consideration of three very material instances. 1. That the Son of God hath used those means,
That the Son of God was thus manifest to destroy the works of the devil, will most evidently appear from the consideration of three very material instances. 1. That the Son of God hath used those means,
and taken that course, which does directly tend, and is abundantly able to subvert the power of the Devil. 2. That in many remarkable instances he hath already supplanted his Power in the World. 3. That he will certainly obtain a most perfect Victory over the Devil,
and taken that course, which does directly tend, and is abundantly able to subvert the power of the devil. 2. That in many remarkable instances he hath already supplanted his Power in the World. 3. That he will Certainly obtain a most perfect Victory over the devil,
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and is abundantly able to subvert the power of the Devil. The truth of which Proposition will be fully illustrated, from the consideration of four things.
and is abundantly able to subvert the power of the devil. The truth of which Proposition will be Fully illustrated, from the consideration of four things.
When his Infancy was past, that he came to the use of Reason and Understanding, a time wherein other men begin to discover the natural corruption of their hearts, by their actual rebellion against God, the Son of God (truly so called from his divinelike nature and holy life,
When his Infancy was passed, that he Come to the use of Reason and Understanding, a time wherein other men begin to discover the natural corruption of their hearts, by their actual rebellion against God, the Son of God (truly so called from his divinelike nature and holy life,
His conversing with men was free and familiar, easie and unaffected. His dutiful respects toward his Friends and Relations, transcending that of the most ingenuous disposition,
His conversing with men was free and familiar, easy and unaffected. His dutiful respects towards his Friends and Relations, transcending that of the most ingenuous disposition,
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but as he multiplied days, and grew in stature, he increased in wisdom and favour with God and man, Luke 2.52. He was careful to omit no duty, and so desirous to give no offence;
but as he multiplied days, and grew in stature, he increased in Wisdom and favour with God and man, Lycia 2.52. He was careful to omit no duty, and so desirous to give no offence;
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that where he might lawfully conform to the Customs of his Nation and Kindred, he did not with a morose and churlish disposition (like the men of our Age) depart from them,
that where he might lawfully conform to the Customs of his nation and Kindred, he did not with a morose and churlish disposition (like the men of our Age) depart from them,
Witness his Circumcision the eighth day, his being baptized by John, his paying Tribute, &c. But where the sacred Bonds of Religion required and commanded his obedience,
Witness his Circumcision the eighth day, his being baptised by John, his paying Tribute, etc. But where the sacred Bonds of Religion required and commanded his Obedience,
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His Conversation the most plain and easie, the most full and comprehensive, the most encouraging and authentick Pattern for his Followers to imitate in their Christian course of life, in defiance to that grand Impostor;
His Conversation the most plain and easy, the most full and comprehensive, the most encouraging and authentic Pattern for his Followers to imitate in their Christian course of life, in defiance to that grand Impostor;
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that while they behold him as the Captain of their Salvation, despising the World, confronting the Devil, bearing Afflictions with patience, Persecutions with cheerfulness, resisting and overcoming Temptations, forgiving and loving his Enemies, willing to live so long as God pleased,
that while they behold him as the Captain of their Salvation, despising the World, confronting the devil, bearing Afflictions with patience, Persecutions with cheerfulness, resisting and overcoming Temptations, forgiving and loving his Enemies, willing to live so long as God pleased,
Whilst his Disciples thus consider his regular Piety, his undaunted Courage, they may learn to do likewise; and in opposition to the Prince of Darkness, be encouraged to do, to suffer,
While his Disciples thus Consider his regular Piety, his undaunted Courage, they may Learn to do likewise; and in opposition to the Prince of Darkness, be encouraged to do, to suffer,
'Twas Plato 's opinion, as Tully reports, that if Vertue could but admit herself to view, she would appear so amiable in the eyes of all men, that Vice in the most costly dress and gorgeous array would appear most contemptible and bare, if compared with her.
'Twas Plato is opinion, as Tully reports, that if Virtue could but admit herself to view, she would appear so amiable in the eyes of all men, that Vice in the most costly dress and gorgeous array would appear most contemptible and bore, if compared with her.
If incorporated Vertue in the Philosophers judgment would be so attractive of mens affections, certainly the unspotted innocency of an incarnate Deity should be much more powerful to invite and perswade his Followers to the love and practice of Piety and Goodness,
If incorporated Virtue in the Philosophers judgement would be so Attractive of men's affections, Certainly the unspotted innocency of an incarnate Deity should be much more powerful to invite and persuade his Followers to the love and practice of Piety and goodness,
So that if men would consider that grand Exemplar of Piety, the life of the holy Jesus, his Example must needs inspirit their minds with the most active diligence,
So that if men would Consider that grand Exemplar of Piety, the life of the holy jesus, his Exampl must needs inspirit their minds with the most active diligence,
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and the Devil, to run with patience the race that is set before them, and to continue in that spiritual Combat his faithful Servants and Souldiers unto their lifes end.
and the devil, to run with patience the raze that is Set before them, and to continue in that spiritual Combat his faithful Servants and Soldiers unto their life's end.
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2. From some remarkable actions of his Life, and especially the bitter passions of his Death, whereby he hath given a fatal blow to the power and designes of the Devil.
2. From Some remarkable actions of his Life, and especially the bitter passion of his Death, whereby he hath given a fatal blow to the power and designs of the devil.
but in reference also to that grand undertaking, [ The Redemption of the World from its slavery to Sin and subjection to Satan ], the Saviour of the World, the Redeemer of Mankind:
but in Referente also to that grand undertaking, [ The Redemption of the World from its slavery to since and subjection to Satan ], the Saviour of the World, the Redeemer of Mankind:
And when he had given sufficient demonstration of his Resurrection, he ascended gloriously into Heaven, from whence immediately he sent down the Holy Ghost upon his Disciples,
And when he had given sufficient demonstration of his Resurrection, he ascended gloriously into Heaven, from whence immediately he sent down the Holy Ghost upon his Disciples,
and prevalently interceding with his Father, received power and authority to demolish the Kingdom of Satan, and by delivering men from his insulting Tyranny, to constitute a Kingdom of his own;
and prevalently interceding with his Father, received power and Authority to demolish the Kingdom of Satan, and by delivering men from his insulting Tyranny, to constitute a Kingdom of his own;
and having an unchangeable Priesthood, is able to save his Church and People to the utmost, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them, Heb. 7.24, 25. By which,
and having an unchangeable Priesthood, is able to save his Church and People to the utmost, seeing he ever lives to make Intercession for them, Hebrew 7.24, 25. By which,
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and other such remarkable passages, preceding, accompanying, and following his death, he hath obtained a considerable interest in the very Forts and Dwellings of the Prince of this World, by turning many souls from darkness to light,
and other such remarkable passages, preceding, accompanying, and following his death, he hath obtained a considerable Interest in the very Forts and Dwellings of the Prince of this World, by turning many Souls from darkness to Light,
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3. From the grand intent and designe of his Doctrine, which is most aptly contrived to destroy the works of the Devil, to deliver men from the power and dominion of sin,
3. From the grand intent and Design of his Doctrine, which is most aptly contrived to destroy the works of the devil, to deliver men from the power and dominion of since,
to avoid every occasion of sin, and appearance of evil; and whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report;
to avoid every occasion of since, and appearance of evil; and whatever things Are true, whatever things Are honest, whatever things Are just, whatever things Are pure, whatever things Are lovely, whatever things Are of good report;
if there be any vertue, and if there be any praise, seriously to think of these things, and faithfully to do them, Phil. 4.8, 9. More particularly, it requires men to acknowledge one God the Creator and Governours of the World, to conceive him as an infinite and incomprehensible Being, to testifie the inward reverence and devotion of their hearts, by the most ready and universal obedience to his Will;
if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, seriously to think of these things, and faithfully to do them, Philip 4.8, 9. More particularly, it requires men to acknowledge one God the Creator and Governors of the World, to conceive him as an infinite and incomprehensible Being, to testify the inward Reverence and devotion of their hearts, by the most ready and universal Obedience to his Will;
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and deeds, that do immediately respect their own persons. It directs them to Temperance and Moderation in eating and drinking, in sleeping and recreation;
and Deeds, that do immediately respect their own Persons. It directs them to Temperance and Moderation in eating and drinking, in sleeping and recreation;
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It lays down also the most excellent Rules of Charity and Justice toward their Neighbours, obliging every man to the greatest Sincerity, Uprightness, and Integrity to each other;
It lays down also the most excellent Rules of Charity and justice towards their Neighbours, obliging every man to the greatest Sincerity, Uprightness, and Integrity to each other;
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to observe all the positive Acts of Justice, distributive and commutative, according to the Offices of that Calling wherein divine Providence hath disposed man's Station;
to observe all the positive Acts of justice, distributive and commutative, according to the Offices of that Calling wherein divine Providence hath disposed Man's Station;
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for, the grace of God that bringeth salvation, hath appeared to all men, teaching us, that denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously,
for, the grace of God that brings salvation, hath appeared to all men, teaching us, that denying ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, we should live soberly, righteously,
looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purifie unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour jesus christ, who gave himself for us, that he might Redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
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and to perswade them to the sincere and constant practice of Vertue and Goodness. It threatens the Wicked with the Wrath and Indignation of God at present;
and to persuade them to the sincere and constant practice of Virtue and goodness. It threatens the Wicked with the Wrath and Indignation of God At present;
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nor deal with them in strict Justice according to their deserts, (for his external Dispensations are very promiscuous both to the Good and Bad) therefore the Gospel doth seriously present to the consideration of men,
nor deal with them in strict justice according to their deserts, (for his external Dispensations Are very promiscuous both to the Good and Bad) Therefore the Gospel does seriously present to the consideration of men,
It informs us of the nature of the Judge, the dreadful preparation for his coming to Judgment, the terrible appearance of his Majesty, the great proceedings of that day,
It informs us of the nature of the Judge, the dreadful preparation for his coming to Judgement, the terrible appearance of his Majesty, the great proceedings of that day,
which was sown in weakness, shall be raised in power, 2 Cor. 15.42, 43. And the faculties of the other so eminently transformed, that the Understanding, which now seeth the most perspicuous things but darkly and through a Glass, shall be endued with the greatest measure of knowledge,
which was sown in weakness, shall be raised in power, 2 Cor. 15.42, 43. And the faculties of the other so eminently transformed, that the Understanding, which now sees the most perspicuous things but darkly and through a Glass, shall be endued with the greatest measure of knowledge,
The Will and Affections shall be perfectly transformed into the divine likeness; that Anger, Envy, Hatred, and such troublesome Passions, shall be utterly abolished;
The Will and Affections shall be perfectly transformed into the divine likeness; that Anger, Envy, Hatred, and such troublesome Passion, shall be utterly abolished;
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But it threatens the Wicked that they shall be turned into hell, and all the people that forget God, where are Flames so quick and scorching, that they shall seize upon Soul and Body;
But it threatens the Wicked that they shall be turned into hell, and all the people that forget God, where Are Flames so quick and scorching, that they shall seize upon Soul and Body;
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but those who resist that evil Spirit, and seriously renounce his works, may expect that glorious recompence of reward which God hath prepared for those that love and serve him, Heb. 11.39, 40. Thirdly. To this purpose, that divine Oeconomy, which according to the Sanctions of the Gospel is administred in the Christian Church, was instituted by the Son of God.
but those who resist that evil Spirit, and seriously renounce his works, may expect that glorious recompense of reward which God hath prepared for those that love and serve him, Hebrew 11.39, 40. Thirdly. To this purpose, that divine Oeconomy, which according to the Sanctions of the Gospel is administered in the Christian Church, was instituted by the Son of God.
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That the Ministers of the Gospel, as opportunity serves, and necessity requires, administer the sacred Rites of the Christian Religion in the Church of God, by baptizing such as are duly disposed for that solemn Ordinance;
That the Ministers of the Gospel, as opportunity serves, and necessity requires, administer the sacred Rites of the Christian Religion in the Church of God, by baptizing such as Are duly disposed for that solemn Ordinance;
that thereby they may be listed into the service of Christ, and by that religious Sacrament be obliged to fight manfully under his Banner against the World, the Flesh, and the Devil:
that thereby they may be listed into the service of christ, and by that religious Sacrament be obliged to fight manfully under his Banner against the World, the Flesh, and the devil:
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And distribute the Holy Communion to those pious and humble Souls, that are religiously disposed to celebrate the honour of God in that sacred Institution;
And distribute the Holy Communion to those pious and humble Souls, that Are religiously disposed to celebrate the honour of God in that sacred Institution;
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To them 'tis commanded to solemnize the Worship of God in publick, either as Priests to wait at the Altar of the Lord, to intercede with his Majesty in the behalf of his people,
To them it's commanded to solemnize the Worship of God in public, either as Priests to wait At the Altar of the Lord, to intercede with his Majesty in the behalf of his people,
But when sinners are obstinate and hard to be entreated, the Censures of the Church are put into their hands, to exercise the power of the Keys in punishing the pertinacious,
But when Sinners Are obstinate and hard to be entreated, the Censures of the Church Are put into their hands, to exercise the power of the Keys in punishing the pertinacious,
and from the Judgment of God executed upon them by his Ministers in the Church, be perswaded to reform and amend their lives, that they may not fall into the hands of divine Justice in the World to come;
and from the Judgement of God executed upon them by his Ministers in the Church, be persuaded to reform and amend their lives, that they may not fallen into the hands of divine justice in the World to come;
For this power our Lord and Master committed to his Apostles, and in them to the succeeding Governours of the Church, Mat. 18.18. Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven;
For this power our Lord and Master committed to his Apostles, and in them to the succeeding Governors of the Church, Mathew 18.18. Whatsoever you shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven;
Which Commission was renewed again after his Resurrection, when he breathed on them the Holy Ghost, Joh. 20.22, 23. These are the principal means delivered in the Gospel, and instituted by the Son of God, to deliver men from the dominion of sin and Satan;
Which Commission was renewed again After his Resurrection, when he breathed on them the Holy Ghost, John 20.22, 23. These Are the principal means Delivered in the Gospel, and instituted by the Son of God, to deliver men from the dominion of since and Satan;
First. By enduing the Son of God and his holy Apostles with power from above, whereby they were enabled to confirm and ratifie the truth of the Christian Doctrine by the working of Miracles.
First. By enduing the Son of God and his holy Apostles with power from above, whereby they were enabled to confirm and ratify the truth of the Christian Doctrine by the working of Miracles.
which is the proper import and meaning of our Saviour's expression, Joh. 15.24. 'Twas therefore extreamly necessary that he should manifest the Divinity of his person, and confirm the truth of the Gospel, by such signal Testimonies as were uncontrolable:
which is the proper import and meaning of our Saviour's expression, John 15.24. 'Twas Therefore extremely necessary that he should manifest the Divinity of his person, and confirm the truth of the Gospel, by such signal Testimonies as were uncontrollable:
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And such was his infinite Wisdom and Power, that while he was conversant among men, he gave the World all the satisfaction that was possible, that he came from God;
And such was his infinite Wisdom and Power, that while he was conversant among men, he gave the World all the satisfaction that was possible, that he Come from God;
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the powers of the Holy Ghost was indispensably requisite to inform their Understandings with the Mind of God, to reveal the sacred Mysteries of Religion clearly to their apprehensions, that they be assured of their heavenly Call to the divine Employment:
the Powers of the Holy Ghost was indispensably requisite to inform their Understandings with the Mind of God, to reveal the sacred Mysteres of Religion clearly to their apprehensions, that they be assured of their heavenly Call to the divine Employment:
and called to the Apostleship, Acts 9. Hereupon he became so serious and earnest to assert both his Calling and Gospel to descend from Heaven, Gal. 1.1. Paul an Apostle, not of men, neither by men, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father. They had extatical Visions;
and called to the Apostleship, Acts 9. Hereupon he became so serious and earnest to assert both his Calling and Gospel to descend from Heaven, Gal. 1.1. Paul an Apostle, not of men, neither by men, but by jesus christ, and God the Father. They had ecstatical Visions;
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But 'twas equally necessary, for the Conviction of the Unbelieving World, that they should confirm the divine Authority of these things, by sufficient external Arguments:
But 'twas equally necessary, for the Conviction of the Unbelieving World, that they should confirm the divine authority of these things, by sufficient external Arguments:
And as they had diversity of Gifts, and different Administrations, so they were enabled by the power of the Holy Ghost to work Miracles, and in the Name of Christ to do even what they list.
And as they had diversity of Gifts, and different Administrations, so they were enabled by the power of the Holy Ghost to work Miracles, and in the Name of christ to do even what they list.
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and laying on of hands, whereby evil Spirits became subject to them, that they prevailed over the Devil and his deluding Oracles, whose Tongues they silenc'd, whose Forgeries they discover'd, whose Favorites they strangely and in a moment struck dead,
and laying on of hands, whereby evil Spirits became Subject to them, that they prevailed over the devil and his deluding Oracles, whose Tongues they silenced, whose Forgeries they discovered, whose Favorites they strangely and in a moment struck dead,
Were these the effects of any other power than the Spirit of the Lord? Was it ever heard that a meer Mortal was able to do the like? to alter the course of Nature,
Were these the effects of any other power than the Spirit of the Lord? Was it ever herd that a mere Mortal was able to do the like? to altar the course of Nature,
and produce effects directly contrary to the production of natural causes? Is it within the power of the Mighty? or can the Devils themselves bring it to pass? No: It requires an Omnipotent arm;
and produce effects directly contrary to the production of natural Causes? Is it within the power of the Mighty? or can the Devils themselves bring it to pass? No: It requires an Omnipotent arm;
When therefore the power of working Miracles is the alone work of a Deity, and such remarkable instances were plainly manifest by Christ and his Apostles, to discover the Divinity,
When Therefore the power of working Miracles is the alone work of a Deity, and such remarkable instances were plainly manifest by christ and his Apostles, to discover the Divinity,
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it's a plain Argument, that that extraordinary power with which they were invested, was on purpose designed to discard the Devil, and confront his Power;
it's a plain Argument, that that extraordinary power with which they were invested, was on purpose designed to discard the devil, and confront his Power;
Though the Doctrine of the Gospel had such an undeniable Evidence as the Power of Miracles, to ascertain the truth and verity of it, that one would think no man, which believes the matter of fact, that such miracles were wrought, should doubt of the truth,
Though the Doctrine of the Gospel had such an undeniable Evidence as the Power of Miracles, to ascertain the truth and verity of it, that one would think no man, which believes the matter of fact, that such Miracles were wrought, should doubt of the truth,
or question the divine Authority of the Christian Religion, and consequently would soon resigne up their Understanding to the obedience of Faith, to be governed by the Laws of that divine Institution:
or question the divine authority of the Christian Religion, and consequently would soon resign up their Understanding to the Obedience of Faith, to be governed by the Laws of that divine Institution:
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and how careless men are to be strict and serious in their Conversations, and how soon debauched by the most easie Temptation, who profess to believe Jesus Christ to be the Son of God,
and how careless men Are to be strict and serious in their Conversations, and how soon debauched by the most easy Temptation, who profess to believe jesus christ to be the Son of God,
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and assent to his Doctrine as infallibly true, will soon perceive the necessity of some supernatural assistance, to bring the hearts of men to the love,
and assent to his Doctrine as infallibly true, will soon perceive the necessity of Some supernatural assistance, to bring the hearts of men to the love,
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and their lives to the practice of all necessary truths contained therein, over and above that miraculous diffusion at the first delivery and preaching of it.
and their lives to the practice of all necessary truths contained therein, over and above that miraculous diffusion At the First delivery and preaching of it.
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And blessed be the Name of God, such is the large and plentiful effusion of divine Grace now under the dispensation of the Gospel, that 'tis always ready at hand to assist the spirits of men, in all religious purposes and holy undertakings, Joh. 14.26.16.
And blessed be the Name of God, such is the large and plentiful effusion of divine Grace now under the Dispensation of the Gospel, that it's always ready At hand to assist the spirits of men, in all religious Purposes and holy undertakings, John 14.26.16.
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So that the most degenerate Soul that does but seriously apply his mind to fear God and keep his Commandments, will find such continual assistance from the blessed spirit of Grace,
So that the most degenerate Soul that does but seriously apply his mind to Fear God and keep his commandments, will find such continual assistance from the blessed Spirit of Grace,
For this very purpose the Son of God intercedes with his Father, and presents our Prayers to the Throne of Grace by vertue of his own intercession, that the Promise of the Holy Ghost may be continued to his Church to the end of the world, to sanctifie the hearts of his People,
For this very purpose the Son of God intercedes with his Father, and presents our Prayers to the Throne of Grace by virtue of his own Intercession, that the Promise of the Holy Ghost may be continued to his Church to the end of the world, to sanctify the hearts of his People,
to enlighten the Understanding, to convince the Judgment, to awaken the Consciences of men, that they may believe and consider the great and weighty Principles of Religion,
to enlighten the Understanding, to convince the Judgement, to awaken the Consciences of men, that they may believe and Consider the great and weighty Principles of Religion,
the excellency of true Religion and Goodness, with the blessed effects of a vertuous Conversation, that men may be perswaded to depart from evil, and do good:
the excellency of true Religion and goodness, with the blessed effects of a virtuous Conversation, that men may be persuaded to depart from evil, and do good:
to remove the obstinacy and perverseness that is natural to fallen man, that their Spirits may become pliable and submissive to the providential dealings of God, respective and obedient to the Laws and Constitutions of Heaven,
to remove the obstinacy and perverseness that is natural to fallen man, that their Spirits may become pliable and submissive to the providential dealings of God, respective and obedient to the Laws and Constitutions of Heaven,
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to support them with patience under afflictions; to compleat their Charity, to perfect their Repentance, and to enable them by Promises, Encouragements,
to support them with patience under afflictions; to complete their Charity, to perfect their Repentance, and to enable them by Promises, Encouragements,
and the gift of them both to give the holy Spirit to the Church, first to sanctifie and make it good, then to preserve it spotless and unblamable to the coming of the Lord.
and the gift of them both to give the holy Spirit to the Church, First to sanctify and make it good, then to preserve it spotless and Unblamable to the coming of the Lord.
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and in infinite mercy presented to mankind by his onely begotten Son, to deliver them from the power of darkness, and by turning them away from their iniquities, to translate them into the kingdom of his dear Son. And what can the wit of man conceive, what doth the weakness of men want as farther needful to promote and carry on this blessed and glorious designe? What could God have done more to subvert the power of the Devil,
and in infinite mercy presented to mankind by his only begotten Son, to deliver them from the power of darkness, and by turning them away from their iniquities, to translate them into the Kingdom of his dear Son. And what can the wit of man conceive, what does the weakness of men want as farther needful to promote and carry on this blessed and glorious Design? What could God have done more to subvert the power of the devil,
If he had raised up some mighty Prophet in the World, and furnished him with the Inspiration of the Almighty, that he had spoken as one having Authority,
If he had raised up Some mighty Prophet in the World, and furnished him with the Inspiration of the Almighty, that he had spoken as one having authority,
and so in a way agreeable to our humane capacities, deliver us the Records of Heaven, tell us the terms on which our Eternity depends, assure us upon his undoubted Veracity, that upon our obedience or disobedience to them, Heaven or Hell, Life or Death are ascertained to us;
and so in a Way agreeable to our humane capacities, deliver us the Records of Heaven, tell us the terms on which our Eternity depends, assure us upon his undoubted Veracity, that upon our Obedience or disobedience to them, Heaven or Hell, Life or Death Are ascertained to us;
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II. The Son of God hath in many remarkable instances already supplanted the Power of the Devil, in delivering many Souls from the tyranny and dominion of that insulting Enemy, notwithstanding the great disadvantages and discouragements that the Christian Religion hath met with in the World both from Jews and Gentiles, from the first plantation of the Gospel until now.
II The Son of God hath in many remarkable instances already supplanted the Power of the devil, in delivering many Souls from the tyranny and dominion of that insulting Enemy, notwithstanding the great disadvantages and discouragements that the Christian Religion hath met with in the World both from jews and Gentiles, from the First plantation of the Gospel until now.
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For though the Jews were circumcised the eighth day, and in their Childhood kept in cruel bondage under their Parents and Masters, who constrained them to learn the Law of Moses; and when they came to riper years, were taught by the Scribes and Pharisees, who sate in Moses Chair, that their Religion was eternal,
For though the jews were circumcised the eighth day, and in their Childhood kept in cruel bondage under their Parents and Masters, who constrained them to Learn the Law of Moses; and when they Come to riper Years, were taught by the Scribes and Pharisees, who sat in Moses Chair, that their Religion was Eternal,
and therefore were bound to reject any person that should broach any other Doctrine, to discard him from their Synagogues, to stop his mouth that he might not speak,
and Therefore were bound to reject any person that should broach any other Doctrine, to discard him from their Synagogues, to stop his Mouth that he might not speak,
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And 'tis notorious that the Gentiles were no less fortified in their Heathen Rites, and superstitious Customs, every Nation having their respective Deities, whom they constantly adored and offered Sacrifice to;
And it's notorious that the Gentiles were no less fortified in their Heathen Rites, and superstitious Customs, every nation having their respective Deities, whom they constantly adored and offered Sacrifice to;
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and some of them so careful to secure the honour of their Gods, and all under their Authority in their Idolatrous observances, that as Melanchton notes in his Epistle to his Comment upon the Romans, every Athenian made a Vow at his admission to the Liberties and Franchises of the City, se pugnare pro diis, solum,
and Some of them so careful to secure the honour of their God's, and all under their authority in their Idolatrous observances, that as Melanchthon notes in his Epistle to his Comment upon the Roman, every Athenian made a Voelli At his admission to the Liberties and Franchises of the city, se pugnare Pro Dis, solum,
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Adde to all this, the Opposition that was to be expected without, the Scoffs and Jears that Christians must expect from their Neighbours, the Censures of their Laws,
Add to all this, the Opposition that was to be expected without, the Scoffs and Jears that Christians must expect from their Neighbours, the Censures of their Laws,
But above all, consider the corruption of their hearts, and the contrariety of the Gospel to their former course of life, forbidding the least Impurity,
But above all, Consider the corruption of their hearts, and the contrariety of the Gospel to their former course of life, forbidding the least Impurity,
And yet notwithstanding such great contradictions, the Gospel of Christ, which is the power of God to salvation, constrained both Jews and Gentiles with a holy violence to break asunder their unlawful Oaths, to disclaim their former Religions, to flie from the snares and delusions of the Devil,
And yet notwithstanding such great contradictions, the Gospel of christ, which is the power of God to salvation, constrained both jews and Gentiles with a holy violence to break asunder their unlawful Oaths, to disclaim their former Religions, to fly from the snares and delusions of the devil,
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For when that glorious Light the Sun of Righteousness appeared in the World, the beams of his Majesty were immediately dispersed over the face of the Earth,
For when that glorious Light the Sun of Righteousness appeared in the World, the beams of his Majesty were immediately dispersed over the face of the Earth,
For so the Evangelist tells us, that by the miraculous instinct and conduct of a Star, the news of his birth was revealed to the furthermost parts of the Earth,
For so the Evangelist tells us, that by the miraculous instinct and conduct of a Star, the news of his birth was revealed to the furthermost parts of the Earth,
and the Princes thereof came to pay their Adoration to him, and when they saw him, fell down and worshipped him, Mat. 2. And when he entered upon his Prophetick Office,
and the Princes thereof Come to pay their Adoration to him, and when they saw him, fell down and worshipped him, Mathew 2. And when he entered upon his Prophetic Office,
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though he did not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the streets, yet the Children of men slockt in abundance to hear him, deservedly counting it their greatest honour to become the Disciples of so glorious a Master.
though he did not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be herd in the streets, yet the Children of men slock in abundance to hear him, deservedly counting it their greatest honour to become the Disciples of so glorious a Master.
such glorious Rewards he propounded to them, & such intolerable miseries he warn'd them to flie from, that they made hast to deliver themselves from the bonds of sin, by which they were detained Captives to the will of the Devil,
such glorious Rewards he propounded to them, & such intolerable misery's he warned them to fly from, that they made haste to deliver themselves from the bonds of since, by which they were detained Captives to the will of the devil,
so that life and vigour which continually attends the dispensation of the Gospel, hath been illustriously manifest in opposition to all the Powers of Darkness,
so that life and vigour which continually attends the Dispensation of the Gospel, hath been illustriously manifest in opposition to all the Powers of Darkness,
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Three thousand Souls became Converts to the Christian Faith at one Sermon of St. Peter 's, Acts 2.41. In the Roman Empire and the Province of Judea, multitudes, multitudes thronged into the Kingdom of Christ;
Three thousand Souls became Converts to the Christian Faith At one Sermon of Saint Peter is, Acts 2.41. In the Roman Empire and the Province of Judea, Multitudes, Multitudes thronged into the Kingdom of christ;
and not onely the weak and impotent people, but the great ones, and wise men of the Earth, cheerfully embraced this divine Religion, accounting their Strength weakness,
and not only the weak and impotent people, but the great ones, and wise men of the Earth, cheerfully embraced this divine Religion, accounting their Strength weakness,
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Nay, so mightily prevailed the Word of God, in despight of the Devil and all the Powers of Darkness, that within an Age or two after the Incarnation of the Son of God, his dominion was as large as the World,
Nay, so mightily prevailed the Word of God, in despite of the devil and all the Powers of Darkness, that within an Age or two After the Incarnation of the Son of God, his dominion was as large as the World,
Nay, so bold and confident were the Primitive Christians in their Apologies before their Persecutors, that they challenged the Governours and Rulers, before whom they appeared, to bring any persons possessed with evil Spirits,
Nay, so bold and confident were the Primitive Christians in their Apologies before their Persecutors, that they challenged the Governors and Rulers, before whom they appeared, to bring any Persons possessed with evil Spirits,
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Nay, to discover the excellency and vertue of the Christian Religion, they were bold to say, that by the Administration of the Gospel they would undertake to convince the most obstinate, to convert the most obdurate sinner,
Nay, to discover the excellency and virtue of the Christian Religion, they were bold to say, that by the Administration of the Gospel they would undertake to convince the most obstinate, to convert the most obdurate sinner,
Mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong holds, casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, 2 Cor. 10.4, 5.
Mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong holds, casting down Imaginations, and every high thing that Exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, 2 Cor. 10.4, 5.
And to this very day the Son of God hath rode in triumph over the Devil, not onely by teaching men to deny all ungoaliness and worldly lusts, to live soverly, righteously,
And to this very day the Son of God hath road in triumph over the devil, not only by teaching men to deny all ungoaliness and worldly Lustiest, to live soverly, righteously,
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to set at liberty them that are bound, and to preach the acceptable year of the Lord, Luke 4.18, 19. In a word, the glorious company of the Apostles, the goodly fellowship of the Prophets, the noble Army of Martyrs,
to Set At liberty them that Are bound, and to preach the acceptable year of the Lord, Lycia 4.18, 19. In a word, the glorious company of the Apostles, the goodly fellowship of the prophets, the noble Army of Martyrs,
and the perfecting of the Body of Christ, have been redeemed by the Bloud of the Son of God, delivered by him from the snares of Death and the power of the Devil,
and the perfecting of the Body of christ, have been redeemed by the Blood of the Son of God, Delivered by him from the snares of Death and the power of the devil,
and are now sate down with the Lamb of God in the highest Heavens. III. The Son of God will most certainly obtain a perfect Victory over the Devil, before he resigne up his Commission to his Father;
and Are now sat down with the Lamb of God in the highest Heavens. III. The Son of God will most Certainly obtain a perfect Victory over the devil, before he resign up his Commission to his Father;
yet the Son of God, who in his Resurrection led captivity captive, and to this day hath gone on conquering and to conquer, will still proceed in this victorious manner, till he hath perfectly routed the Devil and his Angels,
yet the Son of God, who in his Resurrection led captivity captive, and to this day hath gone on conquering and to conquer, will still proceed in this victorious manner, till he hath perfectly routed the devil and his Angels,
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and his place be found no more on the Earth, as it is prophesied by St. John, Rev. 12. For at the last and dreadful day, there shall be a general conflagration in the World, to consume the Wickedness thereof;
and his place be found no more on the Earth, as it is prophesied by Saint John, Rev. 12. For At the last and dreadful day, there shall be a general conflagration in the World, to consume the Wickedness thereof;
and receive their final doom which was denounced upon them when they were cast out of Heaven, to be thrust into the bottomless Pit with all their accursed Crew, to be tormented day and night, and to dwell in everlasting burnings; when the great Redeemer of the World, the Captain of mans Salvation, shall gloriously ascend to the Kingdom of his Father,
and receive their final doom which was denounced upon them when they were cast out of Heaven, to be thrust into the bottomless Pit with all their accursed Crew, to be tormented day and night, and to dwell in everlasting burnings; when the great Redeemer of the World, the Captain of men Salvation, shall gloriously ascend to the Kingdom of his Father,
We have hitherto considered the truth of the Proposition delivered in the Text, That it was the grand designe and purpose of the Son of God to destroy the works of the Devil;
We have hitherto considered the truth of the Proposition Delivered in the Text, That it was the grand Design and purpose of the Son of God to destroy the works of the devil;
He that doth righteousness, is righteous, even as Christ is righteous v. 7. He that committeth sin, is of the Devil, v. 8. Whosoever is born of God, doth not commit sin, v. 9. And, in this the children of God are manifest,
He that does righteousness, is righteous, even as christ is righteous v. 7. He that Committeth since, is of the devil, v. 8. Whosoever is born of God, does not commit since, v. 9. And, in this the children of God Are manifest,
whosoever doth not righteousness, is not of God, v. 10. Let men pretend what they will, a sinful and wicked life is a plain Mark and Character of one that belongs to the Devil:
whosoever does not righteousness, is not of God, v. 10. Let men pretend what they will, a sinful and wicked life is a plain Mark and Character of one that belongs to the devil:
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though he be not arrived to the highth of wickedness, but make some shew and appearance of Religion, by prosessing the Christian Faith, frequenting the publick Offices of Religion,
though he be not arrived to the highth of wickedness, but make Some show and appearance of Religion, by processing the Christian Faith, frequenting the public Offices of Religion,
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for St. James tells us, that true Christian Wisdom must shew itself without partiality without hypocrisie: and the same Apostle confidently assures us, that whosoever shall keep the whole Law,
for Saint James tells us, that true Christian Wisdom must show itself without partiality without hypocrisy: and the same Apostle confidently assures us, that whosoever shall keep the Whole Law,
and yet offend in one point, is guilty of all. Jam. 3.18. • 2.10. 2. This Argument is an excellent Criterion to judge of the truth of Doctrines, which are delivered as the Doctrines of Christ, whether they be so or no.
and yet offend in one point, is guilty of all. Jam. 3.18. • 2.10. 2. This Argument is an excellent Criterion to judge of the truth of Doctrines, which Are Delivered as the Doctrines of christ, whither they be so or no.
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and the design of his being manifest in the world, is of God; for God manifested in the flesh, is a great Mystery of Godliness, 1 Tim. 3.15. and St. Paul calls the Christian Faith, the truth which is after Godliness, Tit. 1.1.
and the Design of his being manifest in the world, is of God; for God manifested in the Flesh, is a great Mystery of Godliness, 1 Tim. 3.15. and Saint Paul calls the Christian Faith, the truth which is After Godliness, Tit. 1.1.
To the same ill purpose tend those frequent discourses of the Absolute Decrees of God, the irresistibility of Divine Grace, together with the weak and imperfect description of Faith, with the strange Metaphorical expressions by which those Doctrines are unhappily represented to the world;
To the same ill purpose tend those frequent discourses of the Absolute Decrees of God, the irresistibility of Divine Grace, together with the weak and imperfect description of Faith, with the strange Metaphorical expressions by which those Doctrines Are unhappily represented to the world;
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and those decrees which have irrevocably and absolutely sentenced men to Heaven or Hell from all Eternity, may pamper some with presumption, drive others to despair,
and those decrees which have irrevocably and absolutely sentenced men to Heaven or Hell from all Eternity, may pamper Some with presumption, drive Others to despair,
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But if such men be good upon false and pernicious Principles, (as I make no question but many such erroneous persons are) what eminent Lights might they be in the Church of God,
But if such men be good upon false and pernicious Principles, (as I make no question but many such erroneous Persons Are) what eminent Lights might they be in the Church of God,
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for sanctity and holiness of life, if they would suffer right Reason, and the acknowledged Principles of Religion to supplant their Erroneous Opinions,
for sanctity and holiness of life, if they would suffer right Reason, and the acknowledged Principles of Religion to supplant their Erroneous Opinions,
Lastly, the consideration of this Doctrine should be a prevalent and most effectual Argument to perswade those that believe the truth and purport of it, to leave off their sins,
Lastly, the consideration of this Doctrine should be a prevalent and most effectual Argument to persuade those that believe the truth and purport of it, to leave off their Sins,
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That he was manifest in the flesh to destroy the works of the devil, hath been in some measure represented to your consideration, both from his holy life,
That he was manifest in the Flesh to destroy the works of the Devil, hath been in Some measure represented to your consideration, both from his holy life,
and meritorious death, the design and tendency of his Doctrine, the mission and dispensation of the Holy Ghost, the many signal and eminent victories over the Devil throughout the world, in rescuing many Souls from the tyranny of the Devil,
and meritorious death, the Design and tendency of his Doctrine, the mission and Dispensation of the Holy Ghost, the many signal and eminent victories over the devil throughout the world, in rescuing many Souls from the tyranny of the devil,
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You therefore that call your selves by that worthy name of Christians, consider the high Priest of your profession, and the great obligation that lies upon you to walk worthy of your calling,
You Therefore that call your selves by that worthy name of Christians, Consider the high Priest of your profession, and the great obligation that lies upon you to walk worthy of your calling,
this the blessed hope of Eternal Glory should incourage us to, and the dreadful apprehension of everlasting damnation should make us afraid to neglect.
this the blessed hope of Eternal Glory should encourage us to, and the dreadful apprehension of everlasting damnation should make us afraid to neglect.
and thereby to stand at open defiance, and direct hostility with the Son of God: Let us not persist a moment longer in so wretched, so miserable a condition;
and thereby to stand At open defiance, and Direct hostility with the Son of God: Let us not persist a moment longer in so wretched, so miserable a condition;
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but immediately break off our League with Satan, and become the servants and worshippers of the only true God, and of his Son Jesus Christ, whom he hath sent.
but immediately break off our League with Satan, and become the Servants and worshippers of the only true God, and of his Son jesus christ, whom he hath sent.
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no man ought to conclude, that his condition is desperate. For now is the accepted time, now is the day of Salvation, 2 Cor. 6.2. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Jesus Christ came into the world to save the chiefest of sinners, 1 Tim. 1.15.
no man ought to conclude, that his condition is desperate. For now is the accepted time, now is the day of Salvation, 2 Cor. 6.2. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that jesus christ Come into the world to save the chiefest of Sinners, 1 Tim. 1.15.
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we may yet be turned from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, and so be rescued from the slavery of the Devil and our lusts, into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God.
we may yet be turned from darkness to Light, and from the power of Satan unto God, and so be rescued from the slavery of the devil and our Lustiest, into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God.
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and in infinite mercy to deliver us from the power of the Devil, we should seriously resolve to banish sin from our hearts and lives, that the Son of God may take possession of our Souls;
and in infinite mercy to deliver us from the power of the devil, we should seriously resolve to banish since from our hearts and lives, that the Son of God may take possession of our Souls;
that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious Majesty to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal, through him who liveth and raigneth, with the Father,
that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious Majesty to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal, through him who lives and Reigneth, with the Father,
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Tam magnis Ingeniis paediti Oratores, Grammatici, Rhetores Consulti Juris ac Medici, Philosophie etiam secreta rimantes Magisteria hec expetunt, spretis quibus paulò antè fidebant, &c. Arnob. cont. Gent. l. 2. p. 44.
Tam magnis Ingeniis paediti Oratores, Grammarians, Rhetores Consulti Juris ac Medici, Philosophy etiam secreta rimantes Magisteria hec expetunt, spretis quibus paulò antè fidebant, etc. Arnob contentedly. Gent. l. 2. p. 44.
