Righteousness and peace the best means to prevent ruin recommended in a sermon preached at Guild-Hall Chappel, (Sept. 25, 1681) before the Lord Mayor, &c. / by Thomas Jekyll, M.A. ...
and therefore well may he be stiled, as he often is, the Weeping Prophet; since all the while he foresaw those Miseries, his Mind must needs be very deeply affected with them,
and Therefore well may he be styled, as he often is, the Weeping Prophet; since all the while he foresaw those Misery's, his Mind must needs be very deeply affected with them,
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Which though none of us now dare pretend unto, yet upon a just estimate of things, when we see Wickedness abounding, and Atheism and Prophaness breaking in upon us like a mighty Torrent;
Which though none of us now Dare pretend unto, yet upon a just estimate of things, when we see Wickedness abounding, and Atheism and Profaneness breaking in upon us like a mighty Torrent;
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nay, and vents it self in Malice and Revenge against all others, we may without any new Revelation, by the signs of the times, that are already given us, easily understand what shall be the end of these things;
nay, and vents it self in Malice and Revenge against all Others, we may without any new Revelation, by the Signs of the times, that Are already given us, Easily understand what shall be the end of these things;
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since we have so much Reason to fear he will certainly do it, let our Destrustion come from Rome or France, or what is worse, let it be bred out of the corrupt Humours of our own Bowels.
since we have so much Reason to Fear he will Certainly do it, let our Destruction come from Room or France, or what is Worse, let it be bred out of the corrupt Humours of our own Bowels.
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It is not, Shall I not visit for your Sins alone? but, Shall I not visit for these things whereover they are committed? He doth not say, Shall not my Soul be avenged on this,
It is not, Shall I not visit for your Sins alone? but, Shall I not visit for these things whereover they Are committed? He does not say, Shall not my Soul be avenged on this,
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The Words in general, are a plain and full Declaration of the heavy Displeasure, and Just Indignation of God against Judah and Jerusalem, for their notorious and abominable Sins and Wickedness;
The Words in general, Are a plain and full Declaration of the heavy Displeasure, and Just Indignation of God against Judah and Jerusalem, for their notorious and abominable Sins and Wickedness;
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and there is none can hinder him. But more particularly, in the Words there are two Parts. 1st. An Account of God's Purpose and Resolution concerning the Nation and People of the Jews, to punish them severely for their many and great Sins:
and there is none can hinder him. But more particularly, in the Words there Are two Parts. 1st. an Account of God's Purpose and Resolution Concerning the nation and People of the jews, to Punish them severely for their many and great Sins:
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Shall I not visit for these things, before mentioned, and be avenged on such a People as are here described? In the farther Prosecution of which, I shall by God's Grace endeavour to shew: 1. How God is said to visit a Nation or People? 2. What those things are that he thus visits for. 3. What Reason we of this Nation have to fear and expect such a thing? And, 4. What we are to do in such a Case,
Shall I not visit for these things, before mentioned, and be avenged on such a People as Are Here described? In the farther Prosecution of which, I shall by God's Grace endeavour to show: 1. How God is said to visit a nation or People? 2. What those things Are that he thus visits for. 3. What Reason we of this nation have to Fear and expect such a thing? And, 4. What we Are to do in such a Case,
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1. It's sometimes an expression of kindness, and intends deliverance, as Gen. 50.24. God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this Land: So Luke 1.68. He hath visited and redeemed his People;
1. It's sometime an expression of kindness, and intends deliverance, as Gen. 50.24. God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this Land: So Lycia 1.68. He hath visited and redeemed his People;
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2. The word signifies sometimes an Inquisition into the state of Affairs by a judicial Process, as Exod. 3.16. I have surely visited you, and seen that which is done unto you;
2. The word signifies sometime an Inquisition into the state of Affairs by a judicial Process, as Exod 3.16. I have surely visited you, and seen that which is done unto you;
an expression rather of Justice than want of Intelligence. 3. The word also signifies the execution of Justice in the punishment of Sin; Numb. 16.29. If they be visited after the visitation of all Men;
an expression rather of justice than want of Intelligence. 3. The word also signifies the execution of justice in the punishment of since; Numb. 16.29. If they be visited After the Visitation of all Men;
that is, if they be punished, or cut off, and destroyed in an ordinary manner. So Exod. 32.34. In the day when I visit, I will visit their sin upon them;
that is, if they be punished, or Cut off, and destroyed in an ordinary manner. So Exod 32.34. In the day when I visit, I will visit their since upon them;
that is, when I come to take vengeance, they shall smart for it: Thus he is said to visit the iniquity of the Fathers upon the Children; that is, to punish them.
that is, when I come to take vengeance, they shall smart for it: Thus he is said to visit the iniquity of the Father's upon the Children; that is, to Punish them.
And in either or both of these two last sences are these words to be understood, whereby they do assure us, both of the Justice and Severity of God, against all ungodliness whatsoever.
And in either or both of these two last Senses Are these words to be understood, whereby they do assure us, both of the justice and Severity of God, against all ungodliness whatsoever.
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they are such as he hath always used to punish with the greatest Severity, especially too when the Guilt and Contagion of them hath been so deep and spreading,
they Are such as he hath always used to Punish with the greatest Severity, especially too when the Gilded and Contagion of them hath been so deep and spreading,
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Nay, there is not any one of the Sins here mentioned, but is in it self so provoking in the sight of God, that it must needs be the occasion of very dreadful Calamities;
Nay, there is not any one of the Sins Here mentioned, but is in it self so provoking in the sighed of God, that it must needs be the occasion of very dreadful Calamities;
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yet when the Floods of Ungodliness swell high, and like a mighty Torrent bear down all before them, he must and he always doth then appear, and enter upon his Visitation;
yet when the Floods of Ungodliness swell high, and like a mighty Torrent bear down all before them, he must and he always does then appear, and enter upon his Visitation;
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nay, they were grown the more obstinate and perverse, than which nothing can be more provoking unto God, there being in it that Obstinacy that gives the greatest malignity unto Sin,
nay, they were grown the more obstinate and perverse, than which nothing can be more provoking unto God, there being in it that Obstinacy that gives the greatest malignity unto since,
and many times the means whereby those Evils are brought about: for when any Person, or People, laugh at God's Counsel, Prov. 1.25. and will take none of his Reproofs, he commonly gives them up to a reprobate mind, whereby their destruction becomes the more great and certain:
and many times the means whereby those Evils Are brought about: for when any Person, or People, laugh At God's Counsel, Curae 1.25. and will take none of his Reproofs, he commonly gives them up to a Reprobate mind, whereby their destruction becomes the more great and certain:
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A Truth sadly fatal to the People of the Jews, against whom the Wrath of God arose for this very cause, as we are told 2 Chron. 36.16. till there was no Remedy;
A Truth sadly fatal to the People of the jews, against whom the Wrath of God arose for this very cause, as we Are told 2 Chronicles 36.16. till there was no Remedy;
and therefore no wonder if the vengeance he intends to take, be exprest in a phrase that denotes the greatest resentment of a thing that can be, Shall not my Soul be avenged!
and Therefore no wonder if the vengeance he intends to take, be expressed in a phrase that denotes the greatest resentment of a thing that can be, Shall not my Soul be avenged!
and it hath oftentimes this Ingredient too, to make it the more heinous, in that by false Oaths and Perjuries (the most fatal Snares for Innocence) it converts Government into Oppression, and Justice into Murder;
and it hath oftentimes this Ingredient too, to make it the more heinous, in that by false Oaths and Perjuries (the most fatal Snares for Innocence) it converts Government into Oppression, and justice into Murder;
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and that which, like the Horns of the Altar, was appointed for a Sanctuary, is turned into a Golgotha. And since this was the case of the Jews at that time, what could they expect but a speedy Visitation,
and that which, like the Horns of the Altar, was appointed for a Sanctuary, is turned into a Golgotha. And since this was the case of the jews At that time, what could they expect but a speedy Visitation,
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but when they are encouraged in it by those that should disswade them from it, whither will they not run? nay, where will they stop? If the Builders of God's Temple daub with untemper'd Mortar, no wonder if it quickly fall:
but when they Are encouraged in it by those that should dissuade them from it, whither will they not run? nay, where will they stop? If the Builders of God's Temple daub with untempered Mortar, no wonder if it quickly fallen:
if those, that should lift up their Voices like a Trumpet, and cry an Alarm to awaken Men out of the Lethargy of Sin and carnal Security, sow Pillows under all Armholes, and hush them to sleep with the still and smooth Voice of Peace, Peace, Jer. 6.14. when there is no Peace.
if those, that should lift up their Voices like a Trumpet, and cry an Alarm to awaken Men out of the Lethargy of since and carnal Security, sow Pillows under all Armholes, and hush them to sleep with the still and smooth Voice of Peace, Peace, Jer. 6.14. when there is no Peace.
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And when once a People are thus setled on their Lees, and become Enemies to their own Mercies, no wonder if God search them with Candles, and visit their Iniquity with a Rod, and their Sin with Scourges;
And when once a People Are thus settled on their Lees, and become Enemies to their own mercies, no wonder if God search them with Candles, and visit their Iniquity with a Rod, and their since with Scourges;
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and then we may well say to them, as the Prophet doth at the end of this Chapter (or rather black Bill of Indictment) drawn up against them, What will ye do in the end hereof? And this leads me to the third Particular, which because it more nearly concerns us, I hasten unto,
and then we may well say to them, as the Prophet does At the end of this Chapter (or rather black Bill of Indictment) drawn up against them, What will you do in the end hereof? And this leads me to the third Particular, which Because it more nearly concerns us, I hasten unto,
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since it is to enquire, by way of comparison, between us and them. III. What Reason we of this Nation have to fear such a Visitation? We are told by the Apostle, Whatever was written aforetime, was written for our Admonition.
since it is to inquire, by Way of comparison, between us and them. III. What Reason we of this nation have to Fear such a Visitation? We Are told by the Apostle, Whatever was written aforetime, was written for our Admonition.
But then here's our Misery, we endeavour to stifle the Evidence of our own Consciences; we suffer these Impressions to wear off, and then, put far from us the Evilday;
But then here's our Misery, we endeavour to stifle the Evidence of our own Consciences; we suffer these Impressions to wear off, and then, put Far from us the Evilday;
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as we are either relapsing from the Stedfastness of it, or opening a Gap by our natural Divisions to let in our mortal Enemies to ruine and destroy both us and it.
as we Are either relapsing from the Steadfastness of it, or opening a Gap by our natural Divisions to let in our Mortal Enemies to ruin and destroy both us and it.
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yea, even amongst those that say, They have known the Mind of the Lord, and seen the Operation of his Hands, what little Truth and Honesty is there to be found? Is not Interest and a Party made the measure of upright dealing? and the meaning of an honest Man, only one of our own way? and yet come to try or trust him,
yea, even among those that say, They have known the Mind of the Lord, and seen the Operation of his Hands, what little Truth and Honesty is there to be found? Is not Interest and a Party made the measure of upright dealing? and the meaning of an honest Man, only one of our own Way? and yet come to try or trust him,
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And then follows commonly another Sin, which is now become the Reproach and Scandal of our Age and Nation too, as if we would to a tittle make good the Prophet's Charge in this Chapter.
And then follows commonly Another since, which is now become the Reproach and Scandal of our Age and nation too, as if we would to a tittle make good the Prophet's Charge in this Chapter.
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if the Weather invite, or the pretence of going to hear some fam'd Preacher two or three Miles out of Town, excuse the itch of Curiosity and a rambling Humour,
if the Weather invite, or the pretence of going to hear Some famed Preacher two or three Miles out of Town, excuse the itch of Curiosity and a rambling Humour,
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We have, it's true, enjoyed it for many Years, and that not as it hath been mixed with the Trash of the Church of Rome, but as it hath been rescued from their sacrilegious Hands,
We have, it's true, enjoyed it for many years, and that not as it hath been mixed with the Trash of the Church of Rome, but as it hath been rescued from their sacrilegious Hands,
What Arts have been used to introduce Popery? and what a ready and cheerful Compliance have they met with by too too many of us? So that we seem ready to apostatize from that Truth, which Christ and his Apostles left us,
What Arts have been used to introduce Popery? and what a ready and cheerful Compliance have they met with by too too many of us? So that we seem ready to apostatise from that Truth, which christ and his Apostles left us,
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How many are there that are making Friends of the unrighteous Mammon, and securing to themselves an Interest amongst those, whom by the Laws of God and Man they ought to avoid, thereby betraying themselves into those Snares they pretend to fear,
How many Are there that Are making Friends of the unrighteous Mammon, and securing to themselves an Interest among those, whom by the Laws of God and Man they ought to avoid, thereby betraying themselves into those Snares they pretend to Fear,
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Blessed be God, we have the Government on our side yet, the Laws are both our Warrant and Defence, besides which the Reason of our own Minds convinceth us,
Blessed be God, we have the Government on our side yet, the Laws Are both our Warrant and Defence, beside which the Reason of our own Minds Convinces us,
and the true Interest of our Country calls upon us to be valiant for the Truth, and therefore if we fall back and forsake it, and swear by them that are no Gods, as in Popery we must, our Guilt will be almost, if not altogether, unpardonable, How shall I pardon thee for this, saith God by the Prophet:
and the true Interest of our Country calls upon us to be valiant for the Truth, and Therefore if we fallen back and forsake it, and swear by them that Are no God's, as in Popery we must, our Gilded will be almost, if not altogether, unpardonable, How shall I pardon thee for this, Says God by the Prophet:
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But I hope better things of you, and things that accompany Salvation, tho I thus speak, and that you will never wittingly do any thing that may be the occasion of so great Mischief to your selves and Country.
But I hope better things of you, and things that accompany Salvation, though I thus speak, and that you will never wittingly do any thing that may be the occasion of so great Mischief to your selves and Country.
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tho we are not altogether swerv'd from the Form, yet we are strangely degenerated from the true Spirit and Power of Godliness and Christianity, which is indeed a most pernicious sort of Apostacy;
though we Are not altogether swerved from the From, yet we Are strangely degenerated from the true Spirit and Power of Godliness and Christianity, which is indeed a most pernicious sort of Apostasy;
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for a false Religion, that's good natured and kind, gentle and easy to be intreated, is better than the Profession of the truest Religion in the World, that's accompanied with Heart burnings and Animosities,
for a false Religion, that's good natured and kind, gentle and easy to be entreated, is better than the Profession of the Truest Religion in the World, that's accompanied with Heart burnings and Animosities,
but whilst we foment and encourage these things, we become earthly, sensual, yea, devilish; and then we must needs introduce Confusion, and every evil Work:
but while we foment and encourage these things, we become earthly, sensual, yea, devilish; and then we must needs introduce Confusion, and every evil Work:
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Secondly, Since our Sins are so many and great, let us, in imitation of the Prophets faithfulness in the Case, enquire into the Obligations that have been laid upon us to reform and amend.
Secondly, Since our Sins Are so many and great, let us, in imitation of the prophets faithfulness in the Case, inquire into the Obligations that have been laid upon us to reform and amend.
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He aggravates their Sins with this Circumstance, that they were acted by them, when God gave them Rain, Vers. 24. both the former and latter in its Season,
He aggravates their Sins with this Circumstance, that they were acted by them, when God gave them Rain, Vers. 24. both the former and latter in its Season,
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And if upon an impartial inquiry into the thing, it be found that Almighty God has been in all respects as bountiful unto us, we may as reasonably expect that he should call us to an account for the abuse of his Mercies,
And if upon an impartial inquiry into the thing, it be found that Almighty God has been in all respects as bountiful unto us, we may as reasonably expect that he should call us to an account for the abuse of his mercies,
Well then, to consider the Case before us, What variety of signal Mercies have we been blest with for a long time together? What miraculous and repeated Deliverances have we had? What Attempts have been made upon our Peace and Tranquillity,
Well then, to Consider the Case before us, What variety of signal mercies have we been blessed with for a long time together? What miraculous and repeated Deliverances have we had? What Attempts have been made upon our Peace and Tranquillity,
especially too, if we consider that to all the publick Mercies which we have such a comfortable share in, there's not a Man of us but has many particular Blessings besides, that deserve as great a measure of acknowledgment as the rest.
especially too, if we Consider that to all the public mercies which we have such a comfortable share in, there's not a Man of us but has many particular Blessings beside, that deserve as great a measure of acknowledgment as the rest.
And when all these shall be summed up together, (and, O God, how great is the sum of them!) and we call'd to an account for the improvement, wherewithal shall we appear! what shall we answer!
And when all these shall be summed up together, (and, Oh God, how great is the sum of them!) and we called to an account for the improvement, wherewithal shall we appear! what shall we answer!
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neither shall evil come upon us, neither shall we see the Sword or Famine: nay, the Prophets themselves shall become Wind, and the Word is not in them.
neither shall evil come upon us, neither shall we see the Sword or Famine: nay, the prophets themselves shall become Wind, and the Word is not in them.
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And if amidst dying Groans, and infectious Fears, we have been made to relent; when they have been removed, so have our Relentings too, and a greater Plague behind,
And if amid dying Groans, and infectious Fears, we have been made to relent; when they have been removed, so have our Relentings too, and a greater Plague behind,
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Sometimes he hath unsheathed the bloody Sword of War, and if amidst the merciless and inhumane slaughters it has made, we have been forced to sue for Peace,
Sometime he hath unsheathed the bloody Sword of War, and if amid the merciless and inhumane slaughters it has made, we have been forced to sue for Peace,
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yea, and provoking, (I had almost said devouring) one another, whilst our Adversaries, in the day they look for, (which God grant may never come) will make no difference,
yea, and provoking, (I had almost said devouring) one Another, while our Adversaries, in the day they look for, (which God grant may never come) will make no difference,
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but that we easily break all the Cords of his Love, and rust under the very File, his Patience is soon turned into Fury, his Pity into an implacable Revenge;
but that we Easily break all the Cords of his Love, and rust under the very File, his Patience is soon turned into Fury, his Pity into an implacable Revenge;
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for God will certainly visit for these things, where-ever they are, his Soul will be avenged on such a Nation, let its outward condition be what it will:
for God will Certainly visit for these things, wherever they Are, his Soul will be avenged on such a nation, let its outward condition be what it will:
That we have bin notoriously guilty of the Breach of God's Laws, notwithstanding all that he hath done to keep us within the bounds of our Duty and Obedience, cannot be denied;
That we have been notoriously guilty of the Breach of God's Laws, notwithstanding all that he hath done to keep us within the bounds of our Duty and obedience, cannot be denied;
that we are therefore in very great danger of being very severely handled, if not utterly destroyed, is apparently evident to all, that are not obstinately resolv'd to run all hazards, rather than take up and amend.
that we Are Therefore in very great danger of being very severely handled, if not utterly destroyed, is apparently evident to all, that Are not obstinately resolved to run all hazards, rather than take up and amend.
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For my part I shall not presume to interpose this way, but shall leave all things of this nature to my Superiours, to whom they properly belong, resolving to be obedient in all things,
For my part I shall not presume to interpose this Way, but shall leave all things of this nature to my Superiors, to whom they properly belong, resolving to be obedient in all things,
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Now since it is not the distance of his Heighth and Greatness, nor the Severity and Rigour of his Nature, but our Iniquities that have separated between us and our God:
Now since it is not the distance of his Height and Greatness, nor the Severity and Rigour of his Nature, but our Iniquities that have separated between us and our God:
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The speedy breaking off of them will be the most effectual way to procure a lengthening of our Tranquillity; and indeed it cannot reasonably be expected any other way;
The speedy breaking off of them will be the most effectual Way to procure a lengthening of our Tranquillity; and indeed it cannot reasonably be expected any other Way;
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yea, for the sake of all that's near and dear to you, that you may no more see Beauty turned into Ashes, Isa. 61.3. Rev. 6.9. and Death riding triumphantly upon his Pale Horse through all your Streets, and the Sword devouring any more Flesh;
yea, for the sake of all that's near and dear to you, that you may no more see Beauty turned into Ashes, Isaiah 61.3. Rev. 6.9. and Death riding triumphantly upon his Pale Horse through all your Streets, and the Sword devouring any more Flesh;
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and think often and seriously of them too, and suffer not the Impressions that such Reflections commonly make, to wear off again without doing their desired and necessary Work.
and think often and seriously of them too, and suffer not the Impressions that such Reflections commonly make, to wear off again without doing their desired and necessary Work.
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Nor let it be exercised upon your selves upon some solemn Occasions only, and whilst you are under the Strength and Power of a present Conviction, which is indeed for the most part but like throwing a little Water upon the Fire, which though it may damp it a little for the present;
Nor let it be exercised upon your selves upon Some solemn Occasions only, and while you Are under the Strength and Power of a present Conviction, which is indeed for the most part but like throwing a little Water upon the Fire, which though it may damp it a little for the present;
yet afterwards it makes it burn the fiercer, but let it be seen in a constant and regular Disposition of Mind, fortified with firm Resolutions to return no more unto Folly,
yet afterwards it makes it burn the fierce, but let it be seen in a constant and regular Disposition of Mind, fortified with firm Resolutions to return no more unto Folly,
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for else we shall but sweep and garnish the House for seven worse Spirits, that will not be so easily cast out, but will make our latter End worse than our Beginning.
for Else we shall but sweep and garnish the House for seven Worse Spirits, that will not be so Easily cast out, but will make our latter End Worse than our Beginning.
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Next to Peace with God, without which all other security will prove deceitful, Unity amongst our selves is certainly the most effectual thing to the making of us an happy People;
Next to Peace with God, without which all other security will prove deceitful, Unity among our selves is Certainly the most effectual thing to the making of us an happy People;
and yet I fear we are in a very fair way to it, and there's nothing certainly can prevent it, but by doing what in us lies, to live peaceably with all Men;
and yet I Fear we Are in a very fair Way to it, and there's nothing Certainly can prevent it, but by doing what in us lies, to live peaceably with all Men;
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We very truly, and upon good ground, urge the necessity of Obedience to lawful Authority; nor do they deny the truth of it, they only plead an Exemption for Conscience-sake,
We very truly, and upon good ground, urge the necessity of obedience to lawful authority; nor do they deny the truth of it, they only plead an Exemption for Conscience-sake,
only here's the Question, Whether these things are unlawful or no? And cannot this now be argued without all this eagerness and heat? Cannot we dispute,
only here's the Question, Whither these things Are unlawful or no? And cannot this now be argued without all this eagerness and heat? Cannot we dispute,
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but we must be ready to devour? Must our Disputes, which are the best sort of Christians, make us cease to be Men? and by contending for the Church, hazard the ruine of the State.
but we must be ready to devour? Must our Disputes, which Are the best sort of Christians, make us cease to be Men? and by contending for the Church, hazard the ruin of the State.
but rather, as the Elect of God, to put on bowels of Mercy, Kindness, humbleness of Mind, Col. 3.12, 13. Meekness, Long-suffering, forbearing one another,
but rather, as the Elect of God, to put on bowels of Mercy, Kindness, humbleness of Mind, Col. 3.12, 13. Meekness, Long-suffering, forbearing one Another,
and are thereby any ways concern'd in the administration of Justice, and making of Laws, that some effectual Means may be found, in a Legal and Christian way, to compose our Differences, and heal our Breaches:
and Are thereby any ways concerned in the administration of justice, and making of Laws, that Some effectual Means may be found, in a Legal and Christian Way, to compose our Differences, and heal our Breaches:
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