A sermon preach'd at St. Mary-le-Bow, June 27, 1698, before the societies, for reformation of manners in the city of London and Westminister by Tho. Jekill ...
so that I shall be wholly at Liberty to enter immediately upon that, which I chiefly intended in the Choice of them, which was to shew the Truth and Certainty of what is so positively affirm'd in them,
so that I shall be wholly At Liberty to enter immediately upon that, which I chiefly intended in the Choice of them, which was to show the Truth and Certainty of what is so positively affirmed in them,
For if the Work of Reforming Mens Lives and Manners, and reclaiming them from their Vices, which we are all so desirous to Promote, be one of those Ways that are here Describ'd,
For if the Work of Reforming Men's Lives and Manners, and reclaiming them from their Vices, which we Are all so desirous to Promote, be one of those Ways that Are Here Described,
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Who is there that does not easily see, what great Encouragement is hereby given to the Using our honest and utmost Endeavours, by all Pious and Prudent Ways to the Carrying of it on, to the best Advantage:
Who is there that does not Easily see, what great Encouragement is hereby given to the Using our honest and utmost Endeavours, by all Pious and Prudent Ways to the Carrying of it on, to the best Advantage:
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when we see it so particularly asserted by the Divine Oracles, that it makes even those Enemies to be at Peace with us? In the Handling therefore of these Words;
when we see it so particularly asserted by the Divine Oracles, that it makes even those Enemies to be At Peace with us? In the Handling Therefore of these Words;
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1. By shewing that this is one of those Ways that Please the Lord. 2. By shewing that it will have this Effect. 3. By adding something by way of Direction and Incouragement to the Practice of it,
1. By showing that this is one of those Ways that Please the Lord. 2. By showing that it will have this Effect. 3. By adding something by Way of Direction and Encouragement to the Practice of it,
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and that, 1. If we consider the Person that is here said to do it, the Lord. 2. The Occasion of his interposing and acting in this manner, which is from the Acceptableness of the Thing it self unto him. 3. From the natural Tendency of it to the producing of this Effect.
and that, 1. If we Consider the Person that is Here said to do it, the Lord. 2. The Occasion of his interposing and acting in this manner, which is from the Acceptableness of the Thing it self unto him. 3. From the natural Tendency of it to the producing of this Effect.
and works all Ways after the Counsel of his own Will, as the Apostle says, Eph. 1.11. The Wise Man therefore tells us, Prov. 21.1. That the King's Heart is in the Hand of the Lord;
and works all Ways After the Counsel of his own Will, as the Apostle Says, Ephesians 1.11. The Wise Man Therefore tells us, Curae 21.1. That the King's Heart is in the Hand of the Lord;
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and that as the Rivers of Water he turneth it whither soever he will; as the Husbandman, or Gardiner in watering of his Ground can so order the Trenches,
and that as the rivers of Water he turns it whither soever he will; as the Husbandman, or Gardener in watering of his Ground can so order the Trenches,
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And if he can do this by the King's Heart; which Solomon also tells us, Prov. 25.3. is unsearchable, and which we know is more Arbitrary and Uncontroulable than any other Man's:
And if he can do this by the King's Heart; which Solomon also tells us, Curae 25.3. is unsearchable, and which we know is more Arbitrary and Uncontrollable than any other Man's:
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How much more may he do it, by those that are in a much lower Degree and Station? If the Heart with all its Powers and Faculties be thus at his Disposal, it is sufficient for our Purpose,
How much more may he do it, by those that Are in a much lower Degree and Station? If the Heart with all its Powers and Faculties be thus At his Disposal, it is sufficient for our Purpose,
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2. He has done it heretofore, and the many Instances of it are upon Record in Scripture, to excite and encourage us to expect that it shall be so again,
2. He has done it heretofore, and the many Instances of it Are upon Record in Scripture, to excite and encourage us to expect that it shall be so again,
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When Laban pursued after him, with no good Intention, you may be sure, but was prevented in his Design by GOD, who would not suffer him so much as to speak an angry Word to him, Gen. 31.29.
When Laban pursued After him, with no good Intention, you may be sure, but was prevented in his Design by GOD, who would not suffer him so much as to speak an angry Word to him, Gen. 31.29.
and in his Hand, and that too upon one of the most favourable Opportunities for such a Purpose, that the most powerful and implacable Malice could wish for;
and in his Hand, and that too upon one of the most favourable Opportunities for such a Purpose, that the most powerful and implacable Malice could wish for;
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And I mention this the rather, because Solomon tells us, Prov. 18.19. That a Brother offended is harder to be won than a strong City, and their Contentions are like the Bars of a Castle.
And I mention this the rather, Because Solomon tells us, Curae 18.19. That a Brother offended is harder to be wone than a strong city, and their Contentions Are like the Bars of a Castle.
The same also appears in the Case of the Schechemites, tho Slaughter of them was so barbarous and provoking a Thing, that Jacob himself was in the greatest Consternation that ever he was in his Life, dreading the Fury of the Inhabitants of the Country, that they would all rise against him as one Man,
The same also appears in the Case of the Schechemites, though Slaughter of them was so barbarous and provoking a Thing, that Jacob himself was in the greatest Consternation that ever he was in his Life, dreading the Fury of the Inhabitants of the Country, that they would all rise against him as one Man,
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and in this Fright he flies from thence, and calls upon GOD for Protection, as he had formerly done in the Day of his Distress, and finds the same Success;
and in this Fright he flies from thence, and calls upon GOD for Protection, as he had formerly done in the Day of his Distress, and finds the same Success;
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And was it not so also, when Pharaoh gave him the Land of Goshen to dwell in, that so none of the Egyptians might injure him or his? because every Shepherd (as Jacob and his Sons were) was (as we are told, Gen. 46.34.) an Abomination to the Egyptians.
And was it not so also, when Pharaoh gave him the Land of Goshen to dwell in, that so none of the egyptians might injure him or his? Because every Shepherd (as Jacob and his Sons were) was (as we Are told, Gen. 46.34.) an Abomination to the egyptians.
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and must therefore admire, that they should after such inhumane and barbarous Usage, which redounded also so much to the Gain and Advantage of their Oppressors, come out from thence in so peaceable a Manner, that not so much as a Dog wagg'd his Tongue against any of the Children of Israel, tho' there was a great Cry through all the Land of Egypt;
and must Therefore admire, that they should After such inhumane and barbarous Usage, which redounded also so much to the Gain and Advantage of their Oppressors's, come out from thence in so peaceable a Manner, that not so much as a Dog wagged his Tongue against any of the Children of Israel, though there was a great Cry through all the Land of Egypt;
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because there was not an House, in which there was not one, even of their first-born, dead. Nay, to increase the Wonder as well as to confirm the Point in hand, their Enemies shew'd them more Kindness at their Departure,
Because there was not an House, in which there was not one, even of their firstborn, dead. Nay, to increase the Wonder as well as to confirm the Point in hand, their Enemies showed them more Kindness At their Departure,
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Insomuch, that they would not have been more spoil'd by the most prevailing Conqueror, and all from the Hand of GOD, who gave his People such Favour in the Sight of the Egyptians, that they lent them all that they requir'd;
Insomuch, that they would not have been more spoiled by the most prevailing Conqueror, and all from the Hand of GOD, who gave his People such Favour in the Sighed of the egyptians, that they lent them all that they required;
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for tho' he often sold them into their Enemies Hands for their Sins, yet he caus'd them to be pittied of all those that carried them away Captives, Psal. 106.46. and not only to shew Kindness to them in the Land of their Captivity, but to send them back with special Tokens of their Good-will to them into their own Land;
for though he often sold them into their Enemies Hands for their Sins, yet he caused them to be pitied of all those that carried them away Captives, Psalm 106.46. and not only to show Kindness to them in the Land of their Captivity, but to send them back with special Tokens of their Goodwill to them into their own Land;
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But what need we go further than our own Country for Instances of it, when we also have had Wolves taking Care of the Sheep, Papists preserving Protestants, (as King Phillip did Queen Elizabeth ) and Men of no Religion assisting vigorously in the Maintenance and Preservation of it;
But what need we go further than our own Country for Instances of it, when we also have had Wolves taking Care of the Sheep, Papists preserving Protestants, (as King Philip did Queen Elizabeth) and Men of no Religion assisting vigorously in the Maintenance and Preservation of it;
and gives Encouragement to good Men, who sincerely desire and design, what they only Craftily and Mechanically do, to pursue the same, with greater Vigour and Zeal,
and gives Encouragement to good Men, who sincerely desire and Design, what they only Craftily and Mechanically do, to pursue the same, with greater Vigour and Zeal,
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and therefore, if he does not shew it at one time, and in the same manner, that he has done at another, we must conclude, that he sees it better for them to have their Enemies hate them,
and Therefore, if he does not show it At one time, and in the same manner, that he has done At Another, we must conclude, that he sees it better for them to have their Enemies hate them,
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and they may get more by it in the Exercise of their Faith and Patience, and the Increase of their other Graces, as well as bring more Glory to GOD, and good to others too:
and they may get more by it in the Exercise of their Faith and Patience, and the Increase of their other Graces, as well as bring more Glory to GOD, and good to Others too:
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And this brings me to another Consideration, that will sufficiently determine this Point, and stop the Mouth of all Objections drawn from the Veracity of GOD: For,
And this brings me to Another Consideration, that will sufficiently determine this Point, and stop the Mouth of all Objections drawn from the Veracity of GOD: For,
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If this therefore be his Word and Promise, and we are careful to perform that which it is made to, we may also (under the fore-mention'd Limitations) expect the same Blessing according to the Letter:
If this Therefore be his Word and Promise, and we Are careful to perform that which it is made to, we may also (under the forementioned Limitations) expect the same Blessing according to the letter:
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For that Prophet was a declar'd Enemy to Israel; and went to them with a full Purpose to do them Mischief, being hired by the fairest Prospect of great Rewards to Curse them;
For that Prophet was a declared Enemy to Israel; and went to them with a full Purpose to do them Mischief, being hired by the Fairest Prospect of great Rewards to Curse them;
but perfectly over-rul'd him too, and made him to Bless where he intended to Curse, and to speak Peace where he design'd to proclaim War, and to destroy.
but perfectly overruled him too, and made him to Bless where he intended to Curse, and to speak Peace where he designed to proclaim War, and to destroy.
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for which Reason therefore the Wise Man thus expresses himself, That from the very nature of the Thing, they may see a Confirmation of the Truth of the Assertion.
for which Reason Therefore the Wise Man thus Expresses himself, That from the very nature of the Thing, they may see a Confirmation of the Truth of the Assertion.
whether a good Action can possibly miss of Acceptance with him, Gen. 4.7. He that pleases GOD cannot fail of being kindly receiv'd, and plentifully rewarded by him.
whither a good Actium can possibly miss of Acceptance with him, Gen. 4.7. He that Pleases GOD cannot fail of being kindly received, and plentifully rewarded by him.
Now nothing pleases him better than to see us always imploy'd in well doing; its therefore call'd a Walking-worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, Col. 1.10. And doing that which is well pleasing in his Sight, Heb. 13.21. Its therefore said of Enoch, who always walk'd thus with God, and for which God took him to himself, that before his Translation he had this Testimony that he pleased God, Heb. 11.5. St. John therefore makes this the Ground of our Confidence, of being heard and answered in all our Prayers, because we keep his Commandments, which he calls the doing that which is well pleasing in his Sight, 1 Joh. 3.22.
Now nothing Pleases him better than to see us always employed in well doing; its Therefore called a Walking-worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, Col. 1.10. And doing that which is well pleasing in his Sighed, Hebrew 13.21. Its Therefore said of Enoch, who always walked thus with God, and for which God took him to himself, that before his translation he had this Testimony that he pleased God, Hebrew 11.5. Saint John Therefore makes this the Ground of our Confidence, of being herd and answered in all our Prayers, Because we keep his commandments, which he calls the doing that which is well pleasing in his Sighed, 1 John 3.22.
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That he will do it when he is himself so particularly concern'd in it, when it is for his own sake as well as ours, that he both promises and confirms it.
That he will do it when he is himself so particularly concerned in it, when it is for his own sake as well as ours, that he both promises and confirms it.
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3. The Truth of this Assertion in the Text will yet further appear, from the natural Tendency of the Thing it self, to the producing of this good Effect,
3. The Truth of this Assertion in the Text will yet further appear, from the natural Tendency of the Thing it self, to the producing of this good Effect,
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For which Reason St. Peter appeals to the common Sense and Judgment of all Mankind to confirm it, 1 Pet. 3.13. Who is he that will harm you, if ye be Followers of that which is Good? And therefore advises all Christians to have their Conversation honest amongst the Gentiles;
For which Reason Saint Peter appeals to the Common Sense and Judgement of all Mankind to confirm it, 1 Pet. 3.13. Who is he that will harm you, if you be Followers of that which is Good? And Therefore advises all Christians to have their Conversation honest among the Gentiles;
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that whereas they speak against them as Evil doers, they may by their good Conversation, which they shall behold, glorifie God in the Day of Visitation, Chap. 2.12.
that whereas they speak against them as Evil doers, they may by their good Conversation, which they shall behold, Glorify God in the Day of Visitation, Chap. 2.12.
And in the Third Chap. of that Epist. Ver. 16. advises them to have a good Conscience; that whereas they may meet with some that are very apt to speak against them as Evil doers;
And in the Third Chap. of that Epistle Ver. 16. advises them to have a good Conscience; that whereas they may meet with Some that Are very apt to speak against them as Evil doers;
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they may be asham'd that falsly accuse their good Conversation in Christ: For which Reason St. Paul also tells us, Rom. 14.18. That he who thus serveth Christ, is acceptable to God, and approved of Men.
they may be ashamed that falsely accuse their good Conversation in christ: For which Reason Saint Paul also tells us, Rom. 14.18. That he who thus serves christ, is acceptable to God, and approved of Men.
That such shall find Favour and Esteem before God and Man. And, indeed, a prudent and a pious Conversation has such Charms, that it will make those that will not joyn with us therein,
That such shall find Favour and Esteem before God and Man. And, indeed, a prudent and a pious Conversation has such Charms, that it will make those that will not join with us therein,
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since whatever they may do for arighteous Man, they will go to the utmost Length therein, for a good Man: For which Reason the Elders of the Jews besought our Saviour to help the Centurion 's Servant,
since whatever they may do for righteous Man, they will go to the utmost Length therein, for a good Man: For which Reason the Elders of the jews besought our Saviour to help the Centurion is Servant,
for so our Saviour tells his Disciples, Mat. 10.17, 18, 21, 22. They shall be that they shall not only be deliver'd up to the Counsels, but that they shall be scourg'd in their Synagogues;
for so our Saviour tells his Disciples, Mathew 10.17, 18, 21, 22. They shall be that they shall not only be Delivered up to the Counsels, but that they shall be scourged in their Synagogues;
yea, the Brother shall deliver up the Brother to Death, and the Father the Child, and that they should be hated of all Men for his Names sake ▪ And that their Persecutors should think that they did God service in the killing of them, as he says, John 16.2. St. Paul also tells us, 2 Tim. 3.12. That all that will live Godly in Christ Jesus, or according to the Christian Religion, shall, and must expect to suffer Persecution; and what they thus assert, a Multitude of good Men have found by Experience to be but too true.
yea, the Brother shall deliver up the Brother to Death, and the Father the Child, and that they should be hated of all Men for his Names sake ▪ And that their Persecutors should think that they did God service in the killing of them, as he Says, John 16.2. Saint Paul also tells us, 2 Tim. 3.12. That all that will live Godly in christ jesus, or according to the Christian Religion, shall, and must expect to suffer Persecution; and what they thus assert, a Multitude of good Men have found by Experience to be but too true.
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Nay, David expresly says, Psal. 38.20. That he had many powerful and implacable Enemies, that continually rendred him Evil for Good, and were his Adversaries because he follow'd the Thing that was Good.
Nay, David expressly Says, Psalm 38.20. That he had many powerful and implacable Enemies, that continually rendered him Evil for Good, and were his Adversaries Because he followed the Thing that was Good.
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and therefore must still be taken in a Limited and Conditional Sense, with a Reserve always to the Will and Pleasure of Almighty GOD, the Good of his Servants,
and Therefore must still be taken in a Limited and Conditional Sense, with a Reserve always to the Will and Pleasure of Almighty GOD, the Good of his Servants,
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if it be for his Glory and the Good of others, but yet so as always to conclude honourably for GOD, that he never departs from the strictest Rules of Truth and Justice;
if it be for his Glory and the Good of Others, but yet so as always to conclude honourably for GOD, that he never departs from the Strictest Rules of Truth and justice;
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And therefore, after the Apostle had brought in a whole Cloud of Witnesses to prove this, he exhorts all Christians to run with Patience the Race that was set before them, and to look unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of their Faith, who for the Joy that was set before him, endur'd the Cross and despised the Shame, Heb. 12.1, 2. Let what will happen to us here, the Hope that is set before us is as an Anchor, both sure and stedfast, and will be sufficient to stay our Souls,
And Therefore, After the Apostle had brought in a Whole Cloud of Witnesses to prove this, he exhorts all Christians to run with Patience the Raze that was Set before them, and to look unto jesus the Author and Finisher of their Faith, who for the Joy that was Set before him, endured the Cross and despised the Shame, Hebrew 12.1, 2. Let what will happen to us Here, the Hope that is Set before us is as an Anchor, both sure and steadfast, and will be sufficient to stay our Souls,
and to keep them from sinking, or being shipwreck'd in the greatest Storms that can arise in the most Tempestuous Sea of all Worldly Persecutions and Afflictions;
and to keep them from sinking, or being shipwrecked in the greatest Storms that can arise in the most Tempestuous Sea of all Worldly Persecutions and Afflictions;
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Those very Persons amongst us, that have shew'd any dislike to this good Work that we are engag'd in, I mean those of them that pretend to be of our Communion, will, I know, readily grant, that the first Reformers of our Church from Popery, were worthy of all Honour in all the Churches of the Saints;
Those very Persons among us, that have showed any dislike to this good Work that we Are engaged in, I mean those of them that pretend to be of our Communion, will, I know, readily grant, that the First Reformers of our Church from Popery, were worthy of all Honour in all the Churches of the Saints;
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and must they be thought to do ill, that endeavour to reform it from Profaneness, especially now when we are under the particular Obligations of that great Blessing it self,
and must they be Thought to do ill, that endeavour to reform it from Profaneness, especially now when we Are under the particular Obligations of that great Blessing it self,
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as well as the many others since, to do all that we can therein? Is it not the Glory of our Church, to be Vertuous as well as True, to be holy in Life,
as well as the many Others since, to do all that we can therein? Is it not the Glory of our Church, to be Virtuous as well as True, to be holy in Life,
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as well as sound in the Faith? Well, therefore does the King's Proclamation charge those that are Enemies to this Work with being a Reproach to our Religion,
as well as found in the Faith? Well, Therefore does the King's Proclamation charge those that Are Enemies to this Work with being a Reproach to our Religion,
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and I may add especially to our Church, to which they are indeed the greatest Scandal, whatever Boasts they may make of their being some of the truest Members of it.
and I may add especially to our Church, to which they Are indeed the greatest Scandal, whatever Boasts they may make of their being Some of the Truest Members of it.
Is this the Kindness to the best Mother in the World? And are these the Effects of it? When and where did she ever give the least Countenance or Encouragement to any such Practices,
Is this the Kindness to the best Mother in the World? And Are these the Effects of it? When and where did she ever give the least Countenance or Encouragement to any such Practices,
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What are his Kindnesses and Favours? What are his Chastisements and Corrections, but so many powerful Motives, to prevail upon us, to reform and amend as well as to demonstrate his particular Concern in this Matter, by what he thus actually does in it?
What Are his Kindnesses and Favours? What Are his Chastisements and Corrections, but so many powerful Motives, to prevail upon us, to reform and amend as well as to demonstrate his particular Concern in this Matter, by what he thus actually does in it?
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and thereby forc'd them to desist from any further Profanation of that Sacred Place, which had been dedicated to a better Use and Purpose, by putting the Laws in execution, that had been formerly made against all such Wickedness,
and thereby forced them to desist from any further Profanation of that Sacred Place, which had been dedicated to a better Use and Purpose, by putting the Laws in execution, that had been formerly made against all such Wickedness,
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So far was he from being discourag'd at the Objection of a private Station, or from staying till the Magistrate call'd him to it, by putting him into an Office that requir'd it, that he puts himself upon doing the Work, choosing rather to expose himself to their Censures,
So Far was he from being discouraged At the Objection of a private Station, or from staying till the Magistrate called him to it, by putting him into an Office that required it, that he puts himself upon doing the Work, choosing rather to expose himself to their Censures,
Such are his Prophets and Apostles, his Saints, yea, his Angels too; who, as Heb. 1.14. are therefore styl'd, Ministring Spirits, because they are sent forth to minister to them that shall be Heirs of Salvation.
Such Are his prophets and Apostles, his Saints, yea, his Angels too; who, as Hebrew 1.14. Are Therefore styled, Ministering Spirits, Because they Are sent forth to minister to them that shall be Heirs of Salvation.
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For, as when a Sovereign Prince sends a particular Favourite, whom he delights to honour, upon any Foreign Embasie, we conclude by the Quality of the Person,
For, as when a Sovereign Prince sends a particular Favourite, whom he delights to honour, upon any Foreign Embassy, we conclude by the Quality of the Person,
and that not only in those that have been particularly call'd to it, but in those also that have voluntarily offer'd themselves to the Promoting of it.
and that not only in those that have been particularly called to it, but in those also that have voluntarily offered themselves to the Promoting of it.
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For Moses tells us, That what he did in executing Judgment upon Two of the greatest and most scandalous Offenders, was out of Zeal to GOD, and Love to his Country;
For Moses tells us, That what he did in executing Judgement upon Two of the greatest and most scandalous Offenders, was out of Zeal to GOD, and Love to his Country;
and not only commends the Fact as a due Execution of Justice, but relates the happy Issue and Event of it, in stopping of a grievous Plague, by which GOD himself shew'd his Approbation of it in the highest manner that could be:
and not only commends the Fact as a due Execution of justice, but relates the happy Issue and Event of it, in stopping of a grievous Plague, by which GOD himself showed his Approbation of it in the highest manner that could be:
but esteem the Zeal that he express'd therein most worthy of Imitation: For, it shall, says he, Psal. 106.32. be counted unto him for Righteousness unto all Generations for evermore.
but esteem the Zeal that he expressed therein most worthy of Imitation: For, it shall, Says he, Psalm 106.32. be counted unto him for Righteousness unto all Generations for evermore.
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And does not St. James also give us as great a Character of this Work as can be desir'd? When he speaks of it as a Thing that is as highly meritorious and commendable as the Saving of a Soul from Death, and procuring Pardon for a Multitude of Sins:
And does not Saint James also give us as great a Character of this Work as can be desired? When he speaks of it as a Thing that is as highly meritorious and commendable as the Saving of a Soul from Death, and procuring Pardon for a Multitude of Sins:
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For how have your Numbers been increas'd, and your Hands been strengthned, and your Work made prosperous ever since, thro' the good Hand of your GOD upon you? And what Encouragement does this give you to go on therein with your utmost Vigour and Zeal, not doubting but that he will still own you in it,
For how have your Numbers been increased, and your Hands been strengthened, and your Work made prosperous ever since, through the good Hand of your GOD upon you? And what Encouragement does this give you to go on therein with your utmost Vigour and Zeal, not doubting but that he will still own you in it,
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not to be gaz'd at and admir'd by some, but to be useful unto all that they can have any Influence upon, especially in the suppressing of all manner of Wickedness and Vice:
not to be gazed At and admired by Some, but to be useful unto all that they can have any Influence upon, especially in the suppressing of all manner of Wickedness and Vice:
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and that they bear not the Sword in vain, but are to execute Wrath, and inflict Punishment upon those that do Evil, Rom. 13.3, 4.1 Pet. 2.13, 14. The wise Man also tells us, Prov. 20.8.
and that they bear not the Sword in vain, but Are to execute Wrath, and inflict Punishment upon those that do Evil, Rom. 13.3, 4.1 Pet. 2.13, 14. The wise Man also tells us, Curae 20.8.
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and thereby so distinguish upon all Occasions Men of Piety and Vertue from all others, by particular Marks of their Royal Favour, that they may give the greatest Encouragement to Religion and Morality.
and thereby so distinguish upon all Occasions Men of Piety and Virtue from all Others, by particular Marks of their Royal Favour, that they may give the greatest Encouragement to Religion and Morality.
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As we may plainly see in the Case of old Eli, as well as of that of the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah. None could give better Advice than Eli did, none could more pathetically Admonish and Reprove others for any Wickedness,
As we may plainly see in the Case of old Eli, as well as of that of the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah. None could give better advice than Eli did, none could more pathetically Admonish and Reprove Others for any Wickedness,
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and interpose his Authority to restrain them, by putting the Laws in Execution against them, he is made a terrible Example of the mischievous Consequence of all such Remissness;
and interpose his authority to restrain them, by putting the Laws in Execution against them, he is made a terrible Exampl of the mischievous Consequence of all such Remissness;
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for it was the Occasion of his own Death, and the Cutting off his House, and reducing his Posterity to a Morsel of Bread. How far this also contributed to the Destruction of Israel and Judah, you may soon see by what the Prophet Jeremiah says, Chap. 5.7, 8, 9. concerning GOD's Resentment of their Wickedness,
for it was the Occasion of his own Death, and the Cutting off his House, and reducing his Posterity to a Morsel of Bred. How Far this also contributed to the Destruction of Israel and Judah, you may soon see by what the Prophet Jeremiah Says, Chap. 5.7, 8, 9. Concerning GOD's Resentment of their Wickedness,
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and indeed, if we consider this Case under the same Limitations and Allowances, that we have done all others of this Nature, we may with as good Reason expe•• the same Success;
and indeed, if we Consider this Case under the same Limitations and Allowances, that we have done all Others of this Nature, we may with as good Reason expe•• the same Success;
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tho' they live near us, and may have fair and frequent Opportunities for it, yet their Hands shall be so tied to their good Behaviour, that they shall not be able to hurt us;
though they live near us, and may have fair and frequent Opportunities for it, yet their Hands shall be so tied to their good Behaviour, that they shall not be able to hurt us;
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He that made the hungry Lions thus to be at Peace with Daniel; and the devouring Fire with the Three Children that were cast into it, will do the same by us and them,
He that made the hungry Lions thus to be At Peace with daniel; and the devouring Fire with the Three Children that were cast into it, will do the same by us and them,
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For he that rebuketh a Man, shall afterwards sind more Favour than he that slattereth with the Tongue, Prov. 28.23. 4. They shall be brought to Repentance and Amendment, they shall be actually reclaim'd from those Vices that they have been formerly so much addicted to;
For he that Rebuketh a Man, shall afterwards sind more Favour than he that slattereth with the Tongue, Curae 28.23. 4. They shall be brought to Repentance and Amendment, they shall be actually reclaimed from those Vices that they have been formerly so much addicted to;
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They shall give the same Testimony to their entire Reconciliation to all our Proceedings in this Matter, that S. Paul did to those, that were afraid to receive him,
They shall give the same Testimony to their entire Reconciliation to all our Proceedings in this Matter, that S. Paul did to those, that were afraid to receive him,
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And I wish they could give the same Satisfaction of their Integrity that he did, and by their after Diligence and Zeal, make amends for their former Remissness and Opposition:
And I wish they could give the same Satisfaction of their Integrity that he did, and by their After Diligence and Zeal, make amends for their former Remissness and Opposition:
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for it shall be then with them (if they shall be so unhappy as to have their Enmity last so long) as our Saviour says it shall be with those, that shall see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and many others of GOD's faithful Servants, whom they have perhaps here despis'd, in the Kingdom of Heaven, and they themselves thrust out;
for it shall be then with them (if they shall be so unhappy as to have their Enmity last so long) as our Saviour Says it shall be with those, that shall see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and many Others of GOD's faithful Servants, whom they have perhaps Here despised, in the Kingdom of Heaven, and they themselves thrust out;
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3. And Lastly, I shall apply this Assertion in the Text yet further to this present Occasion, by adding something by way of Direction and Encouragement to this good Work.
3. And Lastly, I shall apply this Assertion in the Text yet further to this present Occasion, by adding something by Way of Direction and Encouragement to this good Work.
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For I dare be bold to say, that when those just and necessary Allowances are made, which all Humane Actions require, especially in Men of such different Tempers and Inclinations, Educations and Ways of Living as you are of, there will be found as much of this,
For I Dare be bold to say, that when those just and necessary Allowances Are made, which all Humane Actions require, especially in Men of such different Tempers and Inclinations, Educations and Ways of Living as you Are of, there will be found as much of this,
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And long may it do so, till it makes you more than Conquerors, because always able to triumph in Christ Jesus, by reason of the continual Success that you meet withall therein. 3. With that Temper that I have always observ'd to be very commendable in you, from that Mixture of Moderation and Gentleness, that has appear'd in the greatest Efforts of your Zeal.
And long may it do so, till it makes you more than Conquerors, Because always able to triumph in christ jesus, by reason of the continual Success that you meet withal therein. 3. With that Temper that I have always observed to be very commendable in you, from that Mixture of Moderation and Gentleness, that has appeared in the greatest Efforts of your Zeal.
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but crown all that you do therein, with all that Success, and with all those other Blessings that so great and so good a Work does every way deserve; Thro' Jesus Christ our Lord;
but crown all that you do therein, with all that Success, and with all those other Blessings that so great and so good a Work does every Way deserve; Through jesus christ our Lord;
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