A sermon preach'd in the Cathedral-Church at Ely, July the 24th, 1698 on occasion of His Majesty's proclamation against atheism, and profaneness, &c / by Charles Lidgould ...
For such a Prospect as Jeremiah had, when he saw the Desolation of Jerusalem, the Young and the Old lie on the ground in the streets, the Virgins and young Men fallen by the Sword;
For such a Prospect as Jeremiah had, when he saw the Desolation of Jerusalem, the Young and the Old lie on the ground in the streets, the Virgins and young Men fallen by the Sword;
All which, if it were so afflicting to the Eye in the event, must needs be abundantly more so to see it likewise in its Cause, viz. The heigth of wickedness they were arrived at, that provoked God to this;
All which, if it were so afflicting to the Eye in the event, must needs be abundantly more so to see it likewise in its Cause, viz. The heighth of wickedness they were arrived At, that provoked God to this;
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the shameless and abominable Sins they were guilty of, as you see in the 9th and 10th Verses of this Chapter, that could Steal, Murder, commit Adultery, Swear falsely and the like,
the shameless and abominable Sins they were guilty of, as you see in the 9th and 10th Verses of this Chapter, that could Steal, Murder, commit Adultery, Swear falsely and the like,
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Such a careless and stupid security, that could from God's forbearance presume upon peace and safety, notwithstanding all the terrible examples of Vengeance that befell their Fore-fathers;
Such a careless and stupid security, that could from God's forbearance presume upon peace and safety, notwithstanding all the terrible Examples of Vengeance that befell their Forefathers;
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12. And can these hope to escape their punishment, who are as deeply guilty of all their Sins? So many, that it were an endless thing to go about to enumerate or particularize them;
12. And can these hope to escape their punishment, who Are as deeply guilty of all their Sins? So many, that it were an endless thing to go about to enumerate or particularise them;
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Seest not thou what they do in the Cities of Judah, and in the Streets of Jerusalem? An aggravation far above any Description that could have been given of their doings.
See not thou what they do in the Cities of Judah, and in the Streets of Jerusalem? an aggravation Far above any Description that could have been given of their doings.
For the handling of which words so as may be most suitable to my Design in chusing them, I need but remove the Scene from Jerusalem and the Cities of Judah to this Nation whereunto we belong,
For the handling of which words so as may be most suitable to my Design in choosing them, I need but remove the Scene from Jerusalem and the Cities of Judah to this nation whereunto we belong,
and imagine the Lord calling to us, as he did to his Prophet, to take a view of all the Wickedness and Profaneness the Debauchery and Immorality, the Atheism and Irreligion, that abound among us.
and imagine the Lord calling to us, as he did to his Prophet, to take a view of all the Wickedness and Profaneness the Debauchery and Immorality, the Atheism and Irreligion, that abound among us.
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since it has pleas'd Almighty God to put it into the heart of our pious Sovereign to consider, that the Reformation of our manners is the best return we can make for the happy and honourable Peace we are lately blest with:
since it has pleased Almighty God to put it into the heart of our pious Sovereign to Consider, that the Reformation of our manners is the best return we can make for the happy and honourable Peace we Are lately blessed with:
And that the vindicating of God's Honour from the many blasphemous Aspersions, wherewith the Atheism of this Age has endeavour'd to sully it, is the most seasonable Testimony of Gratitude for so signal a Mercy.
And that the vindicating of God's Honour from the many blasphemous Aspersions, wherewith the Atheism of this Age has endeavoured to sully it, is the most seasonable Testimony of Gratitude for so signal a Mercy.
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Whose active Zeal in setting upon so noble an Undertaking has likewise stirred up an holy Emulation in his Parliament to joyn their helping hand, by contriving means to stem this Tide,
Whose active Zeal in setting upon so noble an Undertaking has likewise stirred up an holy Emulation in his Parliament to join their helping hand, by contriving means to stem this Tide,
All especially among you, that have any regard for Religion, or indeed for the Publick safety, that mightily depends upon the Success of their endeavours to hinder the spreading of this Contagion, which will otherwise most certainly bring down some heavy Judgment on our Heads.
All especially among you, that have any regard for Religion, or indeed for the Public safety, that mightily depends upon the Success of their endeavours to hinder the spreading of this Contagion, which will otherwise most Certainly bring down Some heavy Judgement on our Heads.
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That no Assistance therefore may be wanting to the furtherance of so glorious a Work, 'tis likewise highly deserving the Care, of not only You, who by your Stations have any Authority,
That no Assistance Therefore may be wanting to the furtherance of so glorious a Work, it's likewise highly deserving the Care, of not only You, who by your Stations have any authority,
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That look upon our Preaching to be mere Cant, our Doctrine of Heaven and Hell, of a Resurrection and a Judgment to come to be only a Trick to debar them the pleasure of Indulging their natural Appetites,
That look upon our Preaching to be mere Cant, our Doctrine of Heaven and Hell, of a Resurrection and a Judgement to come to be only a Trick to debar them the pleasure of Indulging their natural Appetites,
That even those, I say, that entertain such invincible Prejudices against Our Admonitions and Reproofs, may yet be wrought on by You, whom they are not so ready to suspect of any By designs upon them, to enter into parly with themselves,
That even those, I say, that entertain such invincible Prejudices against Our Admonitions and Reproofs, may yet be wrought on by You, whom they Are not so ready to suspect of any By designs upon them, to enter into parley with themselves,
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and consider and see what it is they are doing. And that you may be the better animated to curb the growth of these pernicious Impieties, that tend to the utter Ruin and Subversion of all Religion among us, thereby to prevent, what you can, the dreadful consequence hereof,
and Consider and see what it is they Are doing. And that you may be the better animated to curb the growth of these pernicious Impieties, that tend to the utter Ruin and Subversion of all Religion among us, thereby to prevent, what you can, the dreadful consequence hereof,
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when all his milder Methods are not able to reform it) I beseech you now, that you would enter with me into a serious Meditation on the words of my Text in these three following Particulars.
when all his milder Methods Are not able to reform it) I beseech you now, that you would enter with me into a serious Meditation on the words of my Text in these three following Particulars.
First, I desire that you would take a view with me of the wickedness the Prophet is here called upon to observe in the Cities of Judah and in the Streets of Jerusalem,
First, I desire that you would take a view with me of the wickedness the Prophet is Here called upon to observe in the Cities of Judah and in the Streets of Jerusalem,
And Thirdly, How much it therefore concerns us both by our own Repentance and our best endeavours to reclaim others, to prevent those Judgments, which will otherwise moost certainly overtake us.
And Thirdly, How much it Therefore concerns us both by our own Repentance and our best endeavours to reclaim Others, to prevent those Judgments, which will otherwise most Certainly overtake us.
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Their crying Sin, and that for which They had been often threatned with an utter Excision, was Idolatry. A Sin they were so strangely bewitch'd with, that notwithstanding God's continual Warnings against it, notwithstanding their miraculous Victories over the Nations God deliver'd into their hands on the account of this very Sin, they could not, upon being left never so little to themselves, forbear, ever since their amazing Deliverance out of the Land of Egypt. For which tho' God often plagu'd them, and Sold them into the hands of their Enemies, till they were duly humbled under a sense of it,
Their crying since, and that for which They had been often threatened with an utter Excision, was Idolatry. A since they were so strangely bewitched with, that notwithstanding God's continual Warnings against it, notwithstanding their miraculous Victories over the nations God Delivered into their hands on the account of this very since, they could not, upon being left never so little to themselves, forbear, ever since their amazing Deliverance out of the Land of Egypt. For which though God often plagued them, and Sold them into the hands of their Enemies, till they were duly humbled under a sense of it,
they could not grow fat, but they must kick, become wanton and and go a Whoring after other Gods. All which God had as yet look'd upon but as so many startings aside, and so by some short Affliction, some sudden Judgment giving them a check, he soon reduced them into the right Path. But now they are quite gone out of the way, they are altogether become abominable, there is none that doth good, no, not one.
they could not grow fat, but they must kick, become wanton and and go a Whoring After other God's All which God had as yet looked upon but as so many startings aside, and so by Some short Affliction, Some sudden Judgement giving them a check, he soon reduced them into the right Path. But now they Are quite gone out of the Way, they Are altogether become abominable, there is none that does good, no, not one.
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You may see their present Condition described by two Prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel, sent on purpose to warn them what they must expect upon their continuance in such daring and provoking Impieties.
You may see their present Condition described by two prophets Jeremiah and Ezekielem, sent on purpose to warn them what they must expect upon their Continuance in such daring and provoking Impieties.
For what the First of these discovers upon a furvey of them, we need go no farther than this Chapter of my Text. They burn Incense to Baal, make Cakes to the Queen of Heaven, pour out Drink-Offerings unto their Gods, build the High Places of Tophet to burn their Sons and their Daughters in the Fire;
For what the First of these discovers upon a furvey of them, we need go no farther than this Chapter of my Text. They burn Incense to Baal, make Cakes to the Queen of Heaven, pour out Drink offerings unto their God's, built the High Places of Tophet to burn their Sons and their Daughters in the Fire;
set their abominations in the House, whereupon God's Name is called, to pollute it. All this is a sufficient manifestation of their Idolatry and Profaneness.
Set their abominations in the House, whereupon God's Name is called, to pollute it. All this is a sufficient manifestation of their Idolatry and Profaneness.
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And to shew you, how excessively corrupted they were in their Morals as well as their Worship, you may read in this same Chapter likewise, that Truth is perished and cut off from their Mouth;
And to show you, how excessively corrupted they were in their Morals as well as their Worship, you may read in this same Chapter likewise, that Truth is perished and Cut off from their Mouth;
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as he does the Prophet Jeremy in my Text. Seest thou what they do, even the great abominations that the House of Israel committed here? ch. 8. v. 6. Their Idolatry in the first place.
as he does the Prophet Jeremiah in my Text. See thou what they do, even the great abominations that the House of Israel committed Here? changed. 8. v. 6. Their Idolatry in the First place.
None cast away the abominations of their Eyes, neither did they forsake the Idols of Egypt, ch. 20.8. They made their Sons to pass through the Fire, and said we will be as the Heathen to serve Wood and Stone. Their Profaneness next.
None cast away the abominations of their Eyes, neither did they forsake the Idols of Egypt, changed. 20.8. They made their Sons to pass through the Fire, and said we will be as the Heathen to serve Wood and Stone. Their Profaneness next.
Thou hast despised mine Holy Things, ch. 22.8. Her Priests have violated my Law, and have profaned my Holy Things, they have put no difference between the Holy and Profane, v. 26. By which and what we find in other places of the same Prophet we may likewise discern the corruption of their manners.
Thou hast despised mine Holy Things, changed. 22.8. Her Priests have violated my Law, and have profaned my Holy Things, they have put no difference between the Holy and Profane, v. 26. By which and what we find in other places of the same Prophet we may likewise discern the corruption of their manners.
They have changed my Judgments into Wickedness more than the Nations, they have refused my Judgments and my Statutes, they have not walked in them, ch. 5.6. Again, ch. 22.7. They have dealt by Oppression with the Stranger, have vexed the Fatherless and Widow;
They have changed my Judgments into Wickedness more than the nations, they have refused my Judgments and my Statutes, they have not walked in them, changed. 5.6. Again, changed. 22.7. They have dealt by Oppression with the Stranger, have vexed the Fatherless and Widow;
And to shew you, in a word, out of this Prophet also, how little hope there was of their being reclaimed, we find the Lord telling him, ch. 3.7. The House of Israel will not hearken unto Thee, for they will not harken unto Me;
And to show you, in a word, out of this Prophet also, how little hope there was of their being reclaimed, we find the Lord telling him, changed. 3.7. The House of Israel will not harken unto Thee, for they will not harken unto Me;
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Thus have we out of the Mouth of these two Witnesses the truth of all that is urged against them sufficiently established, and their guilt notoriously apparent.
Thus have we out of the Mouth of these two Witnesses the truth of all that is urged against them sufficiently established, and their guilt notoriously apparent.
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and are ripe for Destruction, gives them over to a Spirit of Infatuation, suffering them to take such Counsels and pursue such Methods as must necessarily bring inevitable Ruin upon them:
and Are ripe for Destruction, gives them over to a Spirit of Infatuation, suffering them to take such Counsels and pursue such Methods as must necessarily bring inevitable Ruin upon them:
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Tho' he had sworn Allegiance to Nebuchadnezzer, and particularly, that he would upon no account side with the Egyptians, yet in a little time trusting in their Ability to support him, he enters into League with them;
Though he had sworn Allegiance to Nebuchadnezzar, and particularly, that he would upon no account side with the egyptians, yet in a little time trusting in their Ability to support him, he enters into League with them;
which brought the King of Babylon with a great Army against Jerusalem. And, being still flatter'd by those about him, that his Allies the Egyptians would not only raise the Seige,
which brought the King of Babylon with a great Army against Jerusalem. And, being still flattered by those about him, that his Allies the egyptians would not only raise the Siege,
he was prevailed with to depend on these hopes, and to trust in the shadow of Egpyt, which Isaiah had formerly prophecied, should be their Confusion; being but a broken Reed, whereon if a Man lean, it will go into his hand, and peirce it;
he was prevailed with to depend on these hope's, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt, which Isaiah had formerly prophesied, should be their Confusion; being but a broken Reed, whereon if a Man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it;
To bring him to this insensibility of his danger, perhaps he might be wrought upon by the same Evil Counsellors to believe, their Prophecies were inconsistent one with another,
To bring him to this insensibility of his danger, perhaps he might be wrought upon by the same Evil Counsellors to believe, their Prophecies were inconsistent one with Another,
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and should go into Babylon, Jer. 34.3. and the other, that he should not see it, Ezek. 12.13. This we find Josephus gives for the main reason of his slighting what they said.
and should go into Babylon, Jer. 34.3. and the other, that he should not see it, Ezekiel 12.13. This we find Josephus gives for the main reason of his slighting what they said.
after he had accused him of perfidiousness, and upbraided him with Ingratitude in rebelling against him, who had advanc'd him, order'd his Sons to be slain before his Eyes;
After he had accused him of perfidiousness, and upbraided him with Ingratitude in rebelling against him, who had advanced him, ordered his Sons to be slave before his Eyes;
or rather, that by a strange kind of Contradiction he might have it perpetually before his Eyes (the last Object we saw usually continuing more lively on the Imagination till something new offer it self to our view) he caus'd those very Eyes to be forthwith plucked out,
or rather, that by a strange kind of Contradiction he might have it perpetually before his Eyes (the last Object we saw usually Continuing more lively on the Imagination till something new offer it self to our view) he caused those very Eyes to be forthwith plucked out,
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Tho' I believe rather, they might possibly persuade him, that Ezekiel was inconsistent with himself to talk of his dying in Babylon without living first to see it:
Though I believe rather, they might possibly persuade him, that Ezekielem was inconsistent with himself to talk of his dying in Babylon without living First to see it:
Since 'tis plain he is express enough, that Zedekiah should be carried into Babylon, and dye there: As may be seen by the words immediately following in that Verse above cited,
Since it's plain he is express enough, that Zedekiah should be carried into Babylon, and die there: As may be seen by the words immediately following in that Verse above cited,
and whose Covenant he brake, even with him in the midst of Babylon he shall dye, Ezek. 17.16. and again, v. 20. I will bring him to Babylon and will plead with him there for his trespass which he hath trespassed against me.
and whose Covenant he brake, even with him in the midst of Babylon he shall die, Ezekiel 17.16. and again, v. 20. I will bring him to Babylon and will plead with him there for his trespass which he hath trespassed against me.
By all which it appears, that, when a People or Nation persist to provoke Almighty God by their continually repeated Transgressions, in Opposition to all the gracious Methods made use of by him to reclaim them, he at length gives them over to strong Delusions, that they should believe a lye,
By all which it appears, that, when a People or nation persist to provoke Almighty God by their continually repeated Transgressions, in Opposition to all the gracious Methods made use of by him to reclaim them, he At length gives them over to strong Delusions, that they should believe a lie,
To whom as unto Children, that have not the use of Reason, he sends a Judgment to mock them, that they, who would not be reformed by the Correction, wherein he dallied with them, might feel a Judgment worthy of God.
To whom as unto Children, that have not the use of Reason, he sends a Judgement to mock them, that they, who would not be reformed by the Correction, wherein he dallied with them, might feel a Judgement worthy of God.
And so I come to see in the next Place how far we have Copied after this Original, and to compare, with what is here discover'd of them, the abominable Principles and Practices that at this day reign among us. And here alas!
And so I come to see in the next Place how Far we have Copied After this Original, and to compare, with what is Here discovered of them, the abominable Principles and Practices that At this day Reign among us. And Here alas!
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We shall find Men, whose very Principles give encouragement to all manner of Wickedness and Impiety by resolving the Whole of a Christian into a strong Faith:
We shall find Men, whose very Principles give encouragement to all manner of Wickedness and Impiety by resolving the whole of a Christian into a strong Faith:
So that, if they can but believe themselvrs to be of the Number of those, that are deliver'd from the wrath to come, all the Abominations they can be guilty of, shall be no Bar to their Entrance into the Kingdom of God, whereby they do in •ffect say with the Jews, in the 10th v. of this ch.
So that, if they can but believe themselvrs to be of the Number of those, that Are Delivered from the wrath to come, all the Abominations they can be guilty of, shall be no Bar to their Entrance into the Kingdom of God, whereby they do in •ffect say with the jews, in the 10th v. of this changed.
Who, tho' they pretend to worship one God, yet own him not in that manner wherein he has discover'd himself, denying indeed all Revelation, and consequently the whole Oeconomy of our Redemption: To whom all the Sacred Mysteries of Religion,
Who, though they pretend to worship one God, yet own him not in that manner wherein he has discovered himself, denying indeed all Revelation, and consequently the Whole Oeconomy of our Redemption: To whom all the Sacred Mysteres of Religion,
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Good God! that we should live to see the whole Platform of our future Happiness, wherein those adorable Attributes, thy Power, thy Wisdom, thy Justice, thy Mercy are so visibly display'd,
Good God! that we should live to see the Whole Platform of our future Happiness, wherein those adorable Attributes, thy Power, thy Wisdom, thy justice, thy Mercy Are so visibly displayed,
The first Charge I mention'd against the Israelites was their heinous Sin of Idolatry: which possibly I may run the hazard of being judged a false Accuser, should I go about to fix on this Nation, whose withdrawing its self from the Romish Communion was chiefly upon account of its Idolatrous Practices;
The First Charge I mentioned against the Israelites was their heinous since of Idolatry: which possibly I may run the hazard of being judged a false Accuser, should I go about to fix on this nation, whose withdrawing its self from the Romish Communion was chiefly upon account of its Idolatrous Practices;
tho' their Doctrines and their Doings that way tending are so scandalous and suspicious, that we could not think ourselves safe or secure enough without fleeing from the very Appearance of it.
though their Doctrines and their Doings that Way tending Are so scandalous and suspicious, that we could not think ourselves safe or secure enough without fleeing from the very Appearance of it.
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And yet, after all, if setting up a God of our own framing be Idolatry, we need not mention the resting in mere outward Observances and Shadows of Religion, the placing it in hearing Sermons without practice,
And yet, After all, if setting up a God of our own framing be Idolatry, we need not mention the resting in mere outward Observances and Shadows of Religion, the placing it in hearing Sermons without practice,
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the not worshipping God after a due manner, not yielding a just Veneration to Sacred Persons and Places, making Religion serve to evil Purposes, loving the Pomps and Vanities of this wicked World;
the not worshipping God After a due manner, not yielding a just Veneration to Sacred Persons and Places, making Religion serve to evil Purposes, loving the Pomps and Vanities of this wicked World;
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and alledge that it is inconsistent with not only the Mercy but the Justice also of an Infinite Being, in whom we own both those Attributes to be in the highest Perfection, to deal thus with his Creatures.
and allege that it is inconsistent with not only the Mercy but the justice also of an Infinite Being, in whom we own both those Attributes to be in the highest Perfection, to deal thus with his Creatures.
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Never considering that the very Superiority of our Nature above others consists in having the Liberty of Choice and the Ʋse of Reason, that by comparing one thing with another, we may know how to refuse the Evil and chuse the Good, which plainly makes Damnation our own Act, not God 's:
Never considering that the very Superiority of our Nature above Others consists in having the Liberty of Choice and the Ʋse of Reason, that by comparing one thing with Another, we may know how to refuse the Evil and choose the Good, which plainly makes Damnation our own Act, not God is:
yet God notwithstanding contrived such excellent means to recover us out of his Snare, and supplied us with such gracious Assistances to regain the Ground we had lost, that nothing,
yet God notwithstanding contrived such excellent means to recover us out of his Snare, and supplied us with such gracious Assistances to regain the Ground we had lost, that nothing,
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And yet, that these are the only Sinners that are eternally Damn'd, is plain, because at what time soever the Wicked turns from all the Sins that he hath committed (tho' even at the latest hour of his Life) by such steady resolutions of forsaking them,
And yet, that these Are the only Sinners that Are eternally Damned, is plain, Because At what time soever the Wicked turns from all the Sins that he hath committed (though even At the latest hour of his Life) by such steady resolutions of forsaking them,
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Doubtless this is never the subject either of their Consideration or Belief: For, if it were, it must needs be likewise abundantly sufficient to clear Almighty God from the least Imputation of Injustice.
Doubtless this is never the Subject either of their Consideration or Belief: For, if it were, it must needs be likewise abundantly sufficient to clear Almighty God from the least Imputation of Injustice.
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But, if to frame a God with Attributes only suitable to their own Notions of Mercy and Justice, such as may consist with a Liberty to live as they list,
But, if to frame a God with Attributes only suitable to their own Notions of Mercy and justice, such as may consist with a Liberty to live as they list,
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and to wallow in such Bruitish sensuality, as did generally accompany the Heathenish Idolatry, which is the reason that the Apostle, according to Dr. Hammond 's Notion of the word NONLATINALPHABET gives it that Name:
and to wallow in such Brutish sensuality, as did generally accompany the Heathenish Idolatry, which is the reason that the Apostle, according to Dr. Hammond is Notion of the word gives it that Name:
If such an Idea of God, as will suffer them to indulge themselves in the foulest and most beastial Sins, upon an Opinion that it is inconsistent with his Mercy and Justice to punish them eternally for it:
If such an Idea of God, as will suffer them to indulge themselves in the Foulest and most bestial Sins, upon an Opinion that it is inconsistent with his Mercy and justice to Punish them eternally for it:
Since it is at least as gross and absurd to make a God, that can quietly behold all manner of Sin without punishing it, which is in effect to approve, at least not to disapprove of it,
Since it is At least as gross and absurd to make a God, that can quietly behold all manner of since without punishing it, which is in Effect to approve, At least not to disapprove of it,
And now, if we are as bad as they already, what shall we be, when we have discover'd others, that believe no God at all, that will own no such Thing as an Immaterial Being, that deny therefore that there is any thing within us of a different Nature from this Corporeal Fabrick. And yet, that there are such, appears by one, who, on his " usual calling on God to damn him in his common Discourse, being asked whether he were in earnest or not,
And now, if we Are as bad as they already, what shall we be, when we have discovered Others, that believe no God At all, that will own no such Thing as an Immaterial Being, that deny Therefore that there is any thing within us of a different Nature from this Corporeal Fabric. And yet, that there Are such, appears by one, who, on his " usual calling on God to damn him in his Common Discourse, being asked whither he were in earnest or not,
when he used those words, answered that Jest or Earnest was all one, since he did not believe there was any thing in his Composition, that was capable of it:
when he used those words, answered that Jest or Earnest was all one, since he did not believe there was any thing in his Composition, that was capable of it:
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" As we have it attested by a very Ingenious Person in his Physico-Theological Letters. But let us beseech Thee, O Lord, to enlighten the Eyes of all such Miscreants in this Life, that they may see their wretched mistake, time enough to prevent a too sad and terrible Coviction of it in the next.
" As we have it attested by a very Ingenious Person in his Physico-Theological Letters. But let us beseech Thee, Oh Lord, to enlighten the Eyes of all such Miscreants in this Life, that they may see their wretched mistake, time enough to prevent a too sad and terrible Coviction of it in the next.
One of the Assembly of Divines speaking of the Superstition, Heresy, and Profaneness, they had Covenanted to extirpate, takes notice of no less than 180 Heresies, that were at that time propagated in this Nation (whereof,
One of the Assembly of Divines speaking of the Superstition, Heresy, and Profaneness, they had Covenanted to extirpate, Takes notice of no less than 180 Heresies, that were At that time propagated in this nation (whereof,
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if there were so many, I doubt we may e'en thank those of his own Stamp for being the occasion, by so miserably rending this poor Church in pieces as they did.) Among which he mentions the Divinity of Christ and the Holy Ghost question'd by some, deny'd by others;
if there were so many, I doubt we may even thank those of his own Stamp for being the occasion, by so miserably rending this poor Church in Pieces as they did.) Among which he mentions the Divinity of christ and the Holy Ghost questioned by Some, denied by Others;
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" there were some then Living, who, tho' they durst not speak it out in all companies, did yet cunningly insinuate that at Death the Soul and Body were extinct together,
" there were Some then Living, who, though they durst not speak it out in all companies, did yet cunningly insinuate that At Death the Soul and Body were extinct together,
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But even those were more rational than our Modern Moralists (if I may be allow'd to use that Term ) their Opinion supposing an after Compensation of Deeds whether Good or Evil, that meet not with their Reward here:
But even those were more rational than our Modern Moralists (if I may be allowed to use that Term) their Opinion supposing an After Compensation of deeds whither Good or Evil, that meet not with their Reward Here:
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Whereas these remove every thing out of their way, that may curb or restrein them from committing the vilest enormities in this World, by expecting never to be called to an Account for them in another.
Whereas these remove every thing out of their Way, that may curb or restrein them from committing the Vilest enormities in this World, by expecting never to be called to an Account for them in Another.
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what should hinder such from stealing, from using any sinister ways of defrauding their Neighbours, from Extortion, from down-right Violence, where they are powerful enough,
what should hinder such from stealing, from using any sinister ways of defrauding their Neighbours, from Extortion, from downright Violence, where they Are powerful enough,
from seeking to attain Honor or Riches by any unlawful means, &c. What should restrain them from gratifying their sensual Lusts, from height'ning them by pampering their Bodies, from inslaming them by Intemperance and Excess? What indeed can withhold them from any kind of Sin whatsoever, that they are in the least tempted to, either by Profit or Pleasure, or even an Itch of boasting and glorying in their Wickedness, that we may see what Men of Courage and Bravery they are,
from seeking to attain Honour or Riches by any unlawful means, etc. What should restrain them from gratifying their sensual Lustiest, from heightening them by pampering their Bodies, from inslaming them by Intemperance and Excess? What indeed can withhold them from any kind of since whatsoever, that they Are in the least tempted to, either by Profit or Pleasure, or even an Itch of boasting and glorying in their Wickedness, that we may see what Men of Courage and Bravery they Are,
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Hence proceed those daring Sins of Profaning God 's Holy Name by Blasphemy, common Swearing, despising his Holy Word, and those he has set a-part for the Dispensing of it, flighting all we can urge to Reform them,
Hence proceed those daring Sins of Profaning God is Holy Name by Blasphemy, Common Swearing, despising his Holy Word, and those he has Set apart for the Dispensing of it, flighting all we can urge to Reform them,
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and endeavour to put Goodness and Piety out of countenance by Scoffing at all that is Sacred. By which means, I am afraid, it happens, that we find a great many, who have some secret Veneration for Virtue, and make Profession of the same Religion with us, from the contagious Influence of such sad Examples, most scandalously blaspheming God by their wicked Lives.
and endeavour to put goodness and Piety out of countenance by Scoffing At all that is Sacred. By which means, I am afraid, it happens, that we find a great many, who have Some secret Veneration for Virtue, and make Profession of the same Religion with us, from the contagious Influence of such sad Examples, most scandalously blaspheming God by their wicked Lives.
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Indeed how many are there, who come to Church, and vouchsafe us the Hearing, while we are reproving Vice, that can yet be guilty of many of the Sins abovemention'd, not scrupling to pass over any thing, that stands in the way of their Coveteousness or Ambition. If they can but get Wealth or Honor, no matter by what means,
Indeed how many Are there, who come to Church, and vouchsafe us the Hearing, while we Are reproving Vice, that can yet be guilty of many of the Sins abovementioned, not Scrutining to pass over any thing, that Stands in the Way of their Covetousness or Ambition. If they can but get Wealth or Honour, no matter by what means,
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by giving or taking of Bribes, by ruining their Neighbours Reputation, or endeavouring to supplant him by any under-hand dealing or even Perjury it self.
by giving or taking of Bribes, by ruining their Neighbours Reputation, or endeavouring to supplant him by any underhand dealing or even Perjury it self.
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The very naming whereof, brings me to the last Sin I mention'd that hasten'd God's Vengeance on Jerusalem (for 'tis more than time I should have done with this Head, which I could heartily wish I had not too much reason to be so large upon) and may put us upon considering whether we have not likewise too many Zedekiah's among us, that bear but little regard to the Oath they have taken to the King, under whose Government we are now (blessed be God) fully settled in a safe, and, we hope, a Lasting Peace. Now if we are no less guilty of their abominable Impieties,
The very naming whereof, brings me to the last since I mentioned that hastened God's Vengeance on Jerusalem (for it's more than time I should have done with this Head, which I could heartily wish I had not too much reason to be so large upon) and may put us upon considering whither we have not likewise too many Zedekiah's among us, that bear but little regard to the Oath they have taken to the King, under whose Government we Are now (blessed be God) Fully settled in a safe, and, we hope, a Lasting Peace. Now if we Are no less guilty of their abominable Impieties,
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if we persist with our no less heinous Provocations to incense the Majesty of Heaven against us? Which was the Second thing I desir'd might be consider'd.
if we persist with our no less heinous Provocations to incense the Majesty of Heaven against us? Which was the Second thing I desired might be considered.
Suppose ye, saith our Saviour, that those Galileans, whose blood Pilate mingled with their Sacrifices, were Sinners above all the Galileans, because they suffer'd such things:
Suppose you, Says our Saviour, that those Galileans, whose blood Pilate mingled with their Sacrifices, were Sinners above all the Galileans, Because they suffered such things:
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or that those eighteen, on whom the Tower of Siloam fell and slew them, were Sinners above all that dwell in Jerusalem? I tell you nay; but except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish, Luke 13. the first 5 Verses.
or that those eighteen, on whom the Tower of Siloam fell and slew them, were Sinners above all that dwell in Jerusalem? I tell you nay; but except you Repent, you shall all likewise perish, Lycia 13. the First 5 Verses.
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So, when the Apostle warns his Corinthians of what happen'd to the Israelites in their Passage out of Egypt into Canaan for their disobedience, he tells them, that with many of them God was not well pleas'd,
So, when the Apostle warns his Corinthians of what happened to the Israelites in their Passage out of Egypt into Canaan for their disobedience, he tells them, that with many of them God was not well pleased,
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for they were overthrown in the Wilderness, 1 Cor. 10.5. naming likewise in the Verses following several other Judgments, that befell them for several Sins:
for they were overthrown in the Wilderness, 1 Cor. 10.5. naming likewise in the Verses following several other Judgments, that befell them for several Sins:
and to let them know that such Sins might justly expect the like Vengeance, he adds v. 11. that all these things happen'd to them for Ensamples, and they are written for our Admonition, upon whom the ends of the World are come.
and to let them know that such Sins might justly expect the like Vengeance, he adds v. 11. that all these things happened to them for Ensamples, and they Are written for our Admonition, upon whom the ends of the World Are come.
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All our hopes are, that we are not so universally wicked, that there are some Phineas 's still left, that may hinder the Progress of this Profaneness and Immorality so rise among us;
All our hope's Are, that we Are not so universally wicked, that there Are Some Phinehas is still left, that may hinder the Progress of this Profaneness and Immorality so rise among us;
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And that therefore, if God should in Anger remove those, who for the present stay his destroying Arm, nothing could be expected but unavoidable ruin and destruction.
And that Therefore, if God should in Anger remove those, who for the present stay his destroying Arm, nothing could be expected but unavoidable ruin and destruction.
How much therefore do all, that are duly apprehensive of these things, stand engag'd to add themselves to their number, that there may never sail a Generation of Men, that by their Zeal to suppress Wickedness, and the powerful Oratory of their Prayers and Tears may intercept the Calamities that would otherwise befall us. Which brings me to
How much Therefore do all, that Are duly apprehensive of these things, stand engaged to add themselves to their number, that there may never sail a Generation of Men, that by their Zeal to suppress Wickedness, and the powerful Oratory of their Prayers and Tears may intercept the Calamities that would otherwise befall us. Which brings me to
The third and last Thing I proposed to your Consideration, namely, how much it concerns us, both by our own Repentance and our best endeavour to reclaim others, to prevent those Judgments, that will otherwise most certainly overtake us.
The third and last Thing I proposed to your Consideration, namely, how much it concerns us, both by our own Repentance and our best endeavour to reclaim Others, to prevent those Judgments, that will otherwise most Certainly overtake us.
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We have already liv'd to see what Influence a Prince 's Life can have on his Subjects. I wish the Effects thereof were not still too visible. But the being convinced of this by our own Experience gives us still the fairer hopes, that we may once again see the Power and Efficacy of so great an Example to nobler Purposes: That instead of that Luxury and Voluptuousness, that has of late Years infected the Land, we may begin to be seasoned with better Principles from an Imitation of our present King: Whose Example does not only shew it feasible, and will, we hope, render it fashionable, but his Resolutions likewise to Countenance Piety and Vertue, and Discourage Wickedness and Vice, make it still more eligible ' to be good and virtuous upon the score of Men's Interest in this World, which is but too generally pursued with the greatest eagerness.
We have already lived to see what Influence a Prince is Life can have on his Subject's. I wish the Effects thereof were not still too visible. But the being convinced of this by our own Experience gives us still the Fairer hope's, that we may once again see the Power and Efficacy of so great an Exampl to Nobler Purposes: That instead of that Luxury and Voluptuousness, that has of late years infected the Land, we may begin to be seasoned with better Principles from an Imitation of our present King: Whose Exampl does not only show it feasible, and will, we hope, render it fashionable, but his Resolutions likewise to Countenance Piety and Virtue, and Discourage Wickedness and Vice, make it still more eligible ' to be good and virtuous upon the score of Men's Interest in this World, which is but too generally pursued with the greatest eagerness.
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And that I may shew you what farther encouragement we have for the setting our hands to this desirable Reformation, let me observe to you another Cause of the Looseness and Immorality of the Age:
And that I may show you what farther encouragement we have for the setting our hands to this desirable Reformation, let me observe to you Another Cause of the Looseness and Immorality of the Age:
Namely, the Principles of some late Philosophers, greedily imbib'd by several, who thought it an Accomplishment to have so much smattering that way, that they might be able to chatter in Philosophical Terms; and the falling in of these Principles with the Gratification of their Lusts gave them still the greater Relish.
Namely, the Principles of Some late Philosophers, greedily imbibed by several, who Thought it an Accomplishment to have so much smattering that Way, that they might be able to chatter in Philosophical Terms; and the falling in of these Principles with the Gratification of their Lustiest gave them still the greater Relish.
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To which tho' we cannot but own the mighty Interest of Atheism and Irreligion: Yet, we see, Almighty God, that he might not leave himself without any Witness among the Inquirers into Nature, and that our Horizon might not be quite darkned by such a black cloud as was overspreading the Face of it, has rais'd some bright Luminaries, that have not only set Nature in a clearer Light,
To which though we cannot but own the mighty Interest of Atheism and Irreligion: Yet, we see, Almighty God, that he might not leave himself without any Witness among the Inquirers into Nature, and that our Horizon might not be quite darkened by such a black cloud as was overspreading the Face of it, has raised Some bright Luminaries, that have not only Set Nature in a clearer Light,
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and made her glorifie and proclaim her Author; but some of them, as if they were desirous to retreive the Credit of their Profession, and make amends for the Dishonor, God and Religion have suffered by several, that were eminent in it, have likewise vindicated the Cause of Revealed Religion, not enduring to see the Holy Scriptures become the sport and May-game of such as would endeavour with their little Wit and Raillery to make them guilty of Nonsense and Contradiction.
and made her Glorify and proclaim her Author; but Some of them, as if they were desirous to retreive the Credit of their Profession, and make amends for the Dishonour, God and Religion have suffered by several, that were eminent in it, have likewise vindicated the Cause of Revealed Religion, not enduring to see the Holy Scriptures become the sport and May-game of such as would endeavour with their little Wit and Raillery to make them guilty of Nonsense and Contradiction.
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For there is certainly nothing that weakens the Cause of Religion more, or gives greater occasion to the Adversaries thereof to contemn and blaspheme it, than to see such,
For there is Certainly nothing that weakens the Cause of Religion more, or gives greater occasion to the Adversaries thereof to contemn and Blaspheme it, than to see such,
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Whereas, if they see the force and Power of our Arguments in our Lives, and that we do not offer with the Pharisees to lay such Burthens on them, that we will not touch ourselves, they will then judge us to be in earnest,
Whereas, if they see the force and Power of our Arguments in our Lives, and that we do not offer with the Pharisees to lay such Burdens on them, that we will not touch ourselves, they will then judge us to be in earnest,
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and look upon us as persons, that believe what we affirm. Then may we boldly venture on that great Work of reforming others, and hope to gain Authority to what we say.
and look upon us as Persons, that believe what we affirm. Then may we boldly venture on that great Work of reforming Others, and hope to gain authority to what we say.
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But, blessed be God, there are likewise such Gentlemen among us, that are every way, at least, as accomplished as they, wanting no Wit to recommend them to Conversation, who are also at the same time Friends to Religion, and highly concerned to see any endeavour to droll it out of countenance.
But, blessed be God, there Are likewise such Gentlemen among us, that Are every Way, At least, as accomplished as they, wanting no Wit to recommend them to Conversation, who Are also At the same time Friends to Religion, and highly concerned to see any endeavour to droll it out of countenance.
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And by this means the Modest Man is frequently discouraged from venturing on the vindication of Goodness against so much Confidence and Assurance; especially when perhaps there may be none else in Company to to side with him therein.
And by this means the Modest Man is frequently discouraged from venturing on the vindication of goodness against so much Confidence and Assurance; especially when perhaps there may be none Else in Company to to side with him therein.
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Now, I dare say, would such Men of Parts, as have withall a due Sense of Religion, labour to overcome this Discouragement, by plucking up a good Spirit,
Now, I Dare say, would such Men of Parts, as have withal a due Sense of Religion, labour to overcome this Discouragement, by plucking up a good Spirit,
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and joyntly agreeing among themselves to make Atheism and Profaneness so far the subject of their Mirth, as where ever they meet with it, to ridicule and expose it:
and jointly agreeing among themselves to make Atheism and Profaneness so Far the Subject of their Mirth, as where ever they meet with it, to ridicule and expose it:
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Which, I doubt not but there those that can do, with as much facetiousness and pleasantry, as they pretend to, who employ it against God and Religion: If this, I say, were but done as often as opportunities offer themselves, it might soon be jeered into corners and made ashamed to shew its head,
Which, I doubt not but there those that can do, with as much facetiousness and pleasantry, as they pretend to, who employ it against God and Religion: If this, I say, were but done as often as opportunities offer themselves, it might soon be jeered into corners and made ashamed to show its head,
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when they come to dye, can forbear crying out Lord be merciful: Who yet would look upon us as very barbarous and severe, should we then sarcastically bespeak them in the Language of Elijah to Baal's Priests: Cry aloud, for he is a God.
when they come to die, can forbear crying out Lord be merciful: Who yet would look upon us as very barbarous and severe, should we then sarcastically bespeak them in the Language of Elijah to Baal's Priests: Cry aloud, for he is a God.
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If we could by this or any other means suppress the growth of such monstrous Wickedness, we should hope we were in a fair way to appease the Wrath of a provoked God.
If we could by this or any other means suppress the growth of such monstrous Wickedness, we should hope we were in a fair Way to appease the Wrath of a provoked God.
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even in spite of their teeth, and their ungrateful endeavours to ruin his Designs, forbear to trifle any longer with so Sacred a Thing as an Oath; we have cause to expect, that God may enter into Judgment with this Nation, even for that crying Sin. For Sedition and Treachery do naturally tend to the Ruin of the Innocent as well as of the Guilty; and so long as such turbulent and unquiet Spirits reign among us, we can never be secure.
even in spite of their teeth, and their ungrateful endeavours to ruin his Designs, forbear to trifle any longer with so Sacred a Thing as an Oath; we have cause to expect, that God may enter into Judgement with this nation, even for that crying Sin. For Sedition and Treachery do naturally tend to the Ruin of the Innocent as well as of the Guilty; and so long as such turbulent and unquiet Spirits Reign among us, we can never be secure.
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and how certain a Judgment they are drawing on their own heads, from the Example of God 's terrible Vengeance on Zedekiah, whereof I have before given an Account;
and how certain a Judgement they Are drawing on their own Heads, from the Exampl of God is terrible Vengeance on Zedekiah, whereof I have before given an Account;
and my Covenant that he hath broken, even it will I recompence upon his own head, Ezek. 17. 18. 19. And as for those who still refuse to take an Oath to our gracious Sovereign, tho' he has been so long established in a quiet Possession of the Throne;
and my Covenant that he hath broken, even it will I recompense upon his own head, Ezekiel 17. 18. 19. And as for those who still refuse to take an Oath to our gracious Sovereign, though he has been so long established in a quiet Possession of the Throne;
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I shall only direct them to the Advice of those that were in Captivity to their Brethren that were left behind at Jerusalem, Baruch 1.11.12. Pray for the lise of Nebuchadonosar King of Babylon, and for the life of Balthasar his Son, that their days may be upon the Earth as the days of Heaven.
I shall only Direct them to the advice of those that were in Captivity to their Brothers that were left behind At Jerusalem, baruch 1.11.12. Pray for the lise of Nebuchadonosar King of Babylon, and for the life of Balthasar his Son, that their days may be upon the Earth as the days of Heaven.
And the Lord give us strength and lighten our Eyes, and we shall live under the shadow of Nebuchadonosor King of Babylon, and under the shadow of Balthasar, his Son, and we shall serve them many days, and find favour in their sight.
And the Lord give us strength and lighten our Eyes, and we shall live under the shadow of Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon, and under the shadow of Balthasar, his Son, and we shall serve them many days, and find favour in their sighed.
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Now, if they should not only serve that King. but think themselves obliged to pray for his long Life too, we have no Reason to imagine that they made the least scruple of plighting their Faith to him,
Now, if they should not only serve that King. but think themselves obliged to pray for his long Life too, we have no Reason to imagine that they made the least scruple of plighting their Faith to him,
I shall add no more with respect to the many other Sins I mention'd, whereby we have incurr'd the Wrath of Almighty God: but shall beseech him to enlighen all our Eyes that we may see in this our day the Things that belong to our Peace:
I shall add no more with respect to the many other Sins I mentioned, whereby we have incurred the Wrath of Almighty God: but shall beseech him to enlighen all our Eyes that we may see in this our day the Things that belong to our Peace:
promoting the Interest and Power of Religion in our several Stations, by our Example, by our Authority, by our friendly Advice and Admonition, and sweetly insinuating it into the Minds of others in the most engaging and winning manner we can think of.
promoting the Interest and Power of Religion in our several Stations, by our Exampl, by our authority, by our friendly advice and Admonition, and sweetly insinuating it into the Minds of Others in the most engaging and winning manner we can think of.
In a word, it must be by endeavouring with joynt hands and heart to advance the Honor and Welfare of our Nation, by working Righteousness and following after Peace; which the Lord has promis'd by his Prophet shall be the Product thereof.
In a word, it must be by endeavouring with joint hands and heart to advance the Honour and Welfare of our nation, by working Righteousness and following After Peace; which the Lord has promised by his Prophet shall be the Product thereof.
History of A. B. Laud 's Troubles and Tryal, Published by Mr. Wharton. Tho' this is but an old Heresy revived: For Euseb. Hist. Eccles. Lib. 6. c. 37. tells us of some in Arabia — NONLATINALPHABET. Who said that the Soul of Man at the very instant of his departure dies and perishes together with the Body, and shall hereafter return to Life with it again at the day of Resurrection.
History of A. B. Laud is Troubles and Trial, Published by Mr. Wharton. Though this is but an old Heresy revived: For Eusebius Hist. Eccles. Lib. 6. c. 37. tells us of Some in Arabia —. Who said that the Soul of Man At the very instant of his departure die and Perishes together with the Body, and shall hereafter return to Life with it again At the day of Resurrection.
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