The reasonableness of the Christian religion a sermon preached at the visitation held at Stoakesly in Cleveland, in Yorkshire : being the first visitation of the Reverend Mr. Long, B.D. and Arch-Deacon of Cleveland / by Ja. Lowde ...
THere is nothing that affords us more Pious and more Profitable matter of Meditation, then the Consideration of the Way and Method, by which God first designed,
THere is nothing that affords us more Pious and more Profitable matter of Meditation, then the Consideration of the Way and Method, by which God First designed,
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For hereby we come to the most excellent and most useful piece of Knowledge, that we are, capable of, that is, to the Knowledge of God and of our selves, this Method,
For hereby we come to the most excellent and most useful piece of Knowledge, that we Are, capable of, that is, to the Knowledge of God and of our selves, this Method,
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but hereby also we see the shortness of our own meer humane Apprehensions, when we consider by what weak and improbable means, at least in Mens esteem such, God has effected the greatest things, that ever Heaven designed,
but hereby also we see the shortness of our own mere humane Apprehensions, when we Consider by what weak and improbable means, At least in Men's esteem such, God has effected the greatest things, that ever Heaven designed,
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and indeed a very unreasonable thing to perswade Men to Worship a crucified Saviour. As for the Jews, they were prepossessed with Apprehensions concerning the Eternity of their Law,
and indeed a very unreasonable thing to persuade Men to Worship a Crucified Saviour. As for the jews, they were prepossessed with Apprehensions Concerning the Eternity of their Law,
and the Splendor of their expected Messias, so that nothing that was outwardly mean and humble, did agree with that pompous Scene of things which they had fancied.
and the Splendour of their expected Messias, so that nothing that was outwardly mean and humble, did agree with that pompous Scene of things which they had fancied.
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as they thought themselves, the learneder part of the Gentile World, Foolishness. Now the Greeks were offended at the plainness and simplicity, of the Gospel, they looked upon it as an Ignorant and unlearned Institution, they expected to have found it full of Philosophy,
as they Thought themselves, the Learneder part of the Gentile World, Foolishness. Now the Greeks were offended At the plainness and simplicity, of the Gospel, they looked upon it as an Ignorant and unlearned Institution, they expected to have found it full of Philosophy,
and upon this account was the Gospel to the Greeks Foolishness. These were the two Grand Imputations under which the Gospel then lay, both from Jews and Gentiles, to both which the Text is a direct Answere, that what ever mean thoughts the Jews might entertain concerning the Crucified Jesus,
and upon this account was the Gospel to the Greeks Foolishness. These were the two Grand Imputations under which the Gospel then lay, both from jews and Gentiles, to both which the Text is a Direct Answer, that what ever mean thoughts the jews might entertain Concerning the crucified jesus,
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and what ever unworthy apprehensions the Greeks might have of his Doctrine, yet upon a due Consideration of things, to those that are called, that is, to those that become Christians,
and what ever unworthy apprehensions the Greeks might have of his Doctrine, yet upon a due Consideration of things, to those that Are called, that is, to those that become Christians,
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for that is the plain and proper and usual sence of Calling in Scripture, to those who Judge by better Principles and surer Rules it is the Power of God, in Opposition to the Jews, and the Wisdome of God, in Opposition to the Gentiles.
for that is the plain and proper and usual sense of Calling in Scripture, to those who Judge by better Principles and Surer Rules it is the Power of God, in Opposition to the jews, and the Wisdom of God, in Opposition to the Gentiles.
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These two Scandals here cast upon Christ and his Religion, together with the respective Answers which the Apostle here gives to them, are the general parts of the Text,
These two Scandals Here cast upon christ and his Religion, together with the respective Answers which the Apostle Here gives to them, Are the general parts of the Text,
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and place of his Birth, and the most remarkable Circumstances of his Life and Death; these I shall not particularly insist upon, as supposing them sufficiently known and manifest.
and place of his Birth, and the most remarkable circumstances of his Life and Death; these I shall not particularly insist upon, as supposing them sufficiently known and manifest.
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then we may be fully assured that Christ was that Messias which was Prophefied of in the Old Testament, especially if we consider that there were some Marks and Characters, which did,
then we may be Fully assured that christ was that Messias which was Prophesied of in the Old Testament, especially if we Consider that there were Some Marks and Characters, which did,
To these we may add the Consideration of those hard shifts and frivolous Evasions and forced Interpretations, that the Jews make use of to evade the force of this Argument, which tho' singly in their own Nature are no Proofs, either of the truth of the Christian or falseness of the Jewish Doctrine in this particular,
To these we may add the Consideration of those hard shifts and frivolous Evasions and forced Interpretations, that the jews make use of to evade the force of this Argument, which though singly in their own Nature Are no Proofs, either of the truth of the Christian or falseness of the Jewish Doctrine in this particular,
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yet, to an Ingenuous and impartial Considerer, they are additional confirmations of that truth, which before we had more positive Grounds and Reasons to believe.
yet, to an Ingenuous and impartial Considerer, they Are additional confirmations of that truth, which before we had more positive Grounds and Reasons to believe.
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2. The Jews had little reason to be offended at our Saviour, if we consider the concurrence of those Qualifications, which they themselves required in a true Prophet,
2. The jews had little reason to be offended At our Saviour, if we Consider the concurrence of those Qualifications, which they themselves required in a true Prophet,
Now the generally receiv'd Qualifications of this Nature were these, 1. An eminent degree of Wisdome and Prudence. 2. Of Courage and magnanimity. 3. Of Vertue and Piety.
Now the generally received Qualifications of this Nature were these, 1. an eminent degree of Wisdom and Prudence. 2. Of Courage and magnanimity. 3. Of Virtue and Piety.
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before they had condemn'd him, or in judging made use of their own Rules in other ca'es of the like Nature, they must have acknowledged Christ to have been a true Prophet:
before they had condemned him, or in judging made use of their own Rules in other ca'es of the like Nature, they must have acknowledged christ to have been a true Prophet:
but they reject him by a Law which they themselves never acted by before, and which they according to their own Principles must resolve shall never after be drawn into a precedent.
but they reject him by a Law which they themselves never acted by before, and which they according to their own Principles must resolve shall never After be drawn into a precedent.
3. The Jews had no reason to be offended at Christ or his Doctrine, if we consider those many excellencies and advantages the Gospel had above the Law,
3. The jews had no reason to be offended At christ or his Doctrine, if we Consider those many excellencies and advantages the Gospel had above the Law,
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so that whatever it was the Jewish boasted it self above other Nations of the Gentile World, even in those very things did the Gospel much outdo them. As,
so that whatever it was the Jewish boasted it self above other nations of the Gentile World, even in those very things did the Gospel much outdo them. As,
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then the enjoyment of a Land flowing with Milk and Honey, it being the great Prerogative of the Gospel, that it brought Life and Immortality to Light, that is, made a more full and clear discovery of it.
then the enjoyment of a Land flowing with Milk and Honey, it being the great Prerogative of the Gospel, that it brought Life and Immortality to Light, that is, made a more full and clear discovery of it.
But this Prophesie was then fignally fulfilled, when God powr'd out his Spirit upon the Apostles on the day of Pentecost, thereby furnishing them with Gifts and Graces for the planting of his Church and promulging the Gospel.
But this Prophesy was then fignally fulfilled, when God poured out his Spirit upon the Apostles on the day of Pentecost, thereby furnishing them with Gifts and Graces for the planting of his Church and promulging the Gospel.
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And it is also this day fulfilled in the Hearts of all good Christians, as God by his preventing and assisting Grace doth accompany particular Persons,
And it is also this day fulfilled in the Hearts of all good Christians, as God by his preventing and assisting Grace does accompany particular Persons,
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and that it was rather Malice and Envy against his Religion, that it had so much of Truth and Reason on its side, rather than Contempt for the want of either, that moved them to a dislike of it.
and that it was rather Malice and Envy against his Religion, that it had so much of Truth and Reason on its side, rather than Contempt for the want of either, that moved them to a dislike of it.
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if we consider either the number, or quality or manner of Performance, or the end and design of them, which was always either for the necessary Confirmation of his Doctrine,
if we Consider either the number, or quality or manner of Performance, or the end and Design of them, which was always either for the necessary Confirmation of his Doctrine,
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so that the manner of their performance, sometimes only by a word, together with the end and design of them, the promoting the great Designs of Truth and Charity, those seem still to add more Divinity to his Miracles.
so that the manner of their performance, sometime only by a word, together with the end and Design of them, the promoting the great Designs of Truth and Charity, those seem still to add more Divinity to his Miracles.
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Which thing also is an Argument of the Truth and certainty of our Saviours being a true Prophet, for that Impostors commonly are neither able nor willing to convey and communicate that Art to others, which they pretend to themselves.
Which thing also is an Argument of the Truth and certainty of our Saviors being a true Prophet, for that Impostors commonly Are neither able nor willing to convey and communicate that Art to Others, which they pretend to themselves.
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This would give too just an Occasion to that which yet the more improv'd Atheism of our Age asserts notwithstanding, that there are no such things as Miracles in the World;
This would give too just an Occasion to that which yet the more improved Atheism of our Age asserts notwithstanding, that there Are no such things as Miracles in the World;
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but Signs suited to their own Humors and Fancies, they must have NONLATINALPHABET Signs from Heaven, (those they had too) tho' those were more liable to Exception,
but Signs suited to their own Humours and Fancies, they must have Signs from Heaven, (those they had too) though those were more liable to Exception,
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The Chief Priests and Scribes told our Saviour, when he hung upon the Cross, that if he would come down, that is, save himself from Death, they would believe:
The Chief Priests and Scribes told our Saviour, when he hung upon the Cross, that if he would come down, that is, save himself from Death, they would believe:
but what if, upon granting their request, they would not yet have been as good as their Word? They could not give our Saviour any good security for performance.
but what if, upon granting their request, they would not yet have been as good as their Word? They could not give our Saviour any good security for performance.
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In short, if he had thus gratified them in their request, he could not have given them that, which was indeed a greater Sign than that which they demanded, that is, the raysing himself from the dead,
In short, if he had thus gratified them in their request, he could not have given them that, which was indeed a greater Signen than that which they demanded, that is, the raising himself from the dead,
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3. Supposing, what yet we cannot reasonably Suppose, that the Jews who liv'd at the Writing of this Epistle, had not been Eye-Witnesses of several Miracles done by the Apostles in their Days,
3. Supposing, what yet we cannot reasonably Suppose, that the jews who lived At the Writing of this Epistle, had not been Eye-Witnesses of several Miracles done by the Apostles in their Days,
and it is not to be supposed that he would commend a Groundless Faith or vain credulity if we should believe nothing now but what we saw, this would destroy the end and use of all History,
and it is not to be supposed that he would commend a Groundless Faith or vain credulity if we should believe nothing now but what we saw, this would destroy the end and use of all History,
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Thus much in Answer to the first Offence that the Jews took at the Gospel, that they thought it not sufficiently confirm'd by Miracles, but still requir'd a Sign.
Thus much in Answer to the First Offence that the jews took At the Gospel, that they Thought it not sufficiently confirmed by Miracles, but still required a Signen.
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Christs appearance in the World, together with all the Circumstances of it, according to a true estimate of things, was as far above any thing that was mean and Vulgar,
Christ appearance in the World, together with all the circumstances of it, according to a true estimate of things, was as Far above any thing that was mean and vulgar,
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as it was below that Phantastick Pomp and Splendor which the Jews unreasonably expected, here I might Instance in thatGloriousQuire of Angels which first usher'd him into the World,
as it was below that Fantastic Pomp and Splendour which the jews unreasonably expected, Here I might Instance in thatGloriousQuire of Angels which First ushered him into the World,
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those several Attestations of the Divine Love and Approbation from Heaven, and the forc'd acknowledgment that theDevils themselves made of him, his Transfiguration in the Mount,
those several Attestations of the Divine Love and Approbation from Heaven, and the forced acknowledgment that theDevils themselves made of him, his Transfiguration in the Mount,
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But more particularly the way and Method of Christs appearance in the World, was the most proper and effectual means to prove himself to be, what indeed he was, the Power of God.
But more particularly the Way and Method of Christ appearance in the World, was the most proper and effectual means to prove himself to be, what indeed he was, the Power of God.
which were. 1. To offer himself a Sacrifice for Sin, and so to reconcile Man to his offended Father. 2. To leave us the most powerful Example of an Holy Life.
which were. 1. To offer himself a Sacrifice for since, and so to reconcile Man to his offended Father. 2. To leave us the most powerful Exampl of an Holy Life.
Christ very well knew that the whole Malice of Men and Devils would be vigorously employed to traduce his Actions and scandalize his Religion, he therefore chose this Valley of a meaner Fortune, wherein he might,
christ very well knew that the Whole Malice of Men and Devils would be vigorously employed to traduce his Actions and scandalise his Religion, he Therefore chosen this Valley of a meaner Fortune, wherein he might,
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then had he wanted that Argument of Divinity, which now his Religion hath, that is, a prevailing over all Opposition without the help of any outward Assistance.
then had he wanted that Argument of Divinity, which now his Religion hath, that is, a prevailing over all Opposition without the help of any outward Assistance.
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But now theStricktness of our Saviour's Precepts, the severity of his Discipline, the great contrariety his Doctrine bore to the corrupt Customs and Vicious Inclinations of the World, all these show that it was nothing less than a Divine Power accompanying it, that made it successful.
But now theStricktness of our Saviour's Precepts, the severity of his Discipline, the great contrariety his Doctrine boar to the corrupt Customs and Vicious Inclinations of the World, all these show that it was nothing less than a Divine Power accompanying it, that made it successful.
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but then, they say, it was by Belzebub, the Prince of the Devils. But Christ did very solidly and rationally confute the Weakness and Silliness of this surmize.
but then, they say, it was by Belzebub, the Prince of the Devils. But christ did very solidly and rationally confute the Weakness and Silliness of this surmise.
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and if Satan be divided against himself, how shall his Kingdome stand? For he that can believe that the Devil should assist him, whose great end and design was no other,
and if Satan be divided against himself, how shall his Kingdom stand? For he that can believe that the devil should assist him, whose great end and Design was no other,
but only to destroy Sin and Wickedness, and to encourage and promote Vertue and Piety in the World, such an one may by the same Reason believe and assert any thing.
but only to destroy since and Wickedness, and to encourage and promote Virtue and Piety in the World, such an one may by the same Reason believe and assert any thing.
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for God might have seem'd frustrated in his End and Design in creating Man, if that Method of his Providence first instituted for Mans Salvation, if it had been so utterly broken, beyond the possibility of all recovery;
for God might have seemed frustrated in his End and Design in creating Man, if that Method of his Providence First instituted for men Salvation, if it had been so utterly broken, beyond the possibility of all recovery;
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but now Christ hath given the Devil and all the Powers of Darkness to understand, that he is able to produce Light out of Darkness and Order out of Confusion;
but now christ hath given the devil and all the Powers of Darkness to understand, that he is able to produce Light out of Darkness and Order out of Confusion;
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thus hath God restored man again to a possibility of Salvation, notwithstanding all the former attempts and present endeavours of the Devil to the contrary.
thus hath God restored man again to a possibility of Salvation, notwithstanding all the former attempts and present endeavours of the devil to the contrary.
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He has not only himself overcome the Devil, but also enables every true Christian to do the same, this he doth by the assistance of his Holy Spirit, whereby we become more then Conquerors over all Temptations.
He has not only himself overcome the devil, but also enables every true Christian to do the same, this he does by the assistance of his Holy Spirit, whereby we become more then Conquerors over all Temptations.
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Thus the manner of Christs appearance in the World could give no just Occasion of Offence to the Jews, it being the most proper means to effect those great and worthy ends of his coming,
Thus the manner of Christ appearance in the World could give no just Occasion of Offence to the jews, it being the most proper means to Effect those great and worthy ends of his coming,
And supposing the Person suffering to be Innocent, as Christ certainly was, the manner of his Death cannot reflect any thing of real dishonour upon him,
And supposing the Person suffering to be Innocent, as christ Certainly was, the manner of his Death cannot reflect any thing of real dishonour upon him,
then was the Sun darkened, the Graves open'd, the Vail of the Temple Rent, and such general Convulsions of Nature every where appear'd, that it caused a Philosopher thus to argue, either that Nature it felf was dissolv'd,
then was the Sun darkened, the Graves opened, the vail of the Temple Rend, and such general Convulsions of Nature every where appeared, that it caused a Philosopher thus to argue, either that Nature it felf was dissolved,
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1. I shall show what little Reason the Greeks had to impute Foolishness to the Christian Doctrine, seeing this doth infinitely transcend the Religion of the Gentiles in the truth, and certainly of its Principles.
1. I shall show what little Reason the Greeks had to impute Foolishness to the Christian Doctrine, seeing this does infinitely transcend the Religion of the Gentiles in the truth, and Certainly of its Principles.
all that their wit and malice could object against it in this particular being only that, which was indeed a tacit acknowledgment of its Excellence, viz. that it requir'd greater degrees of Holiness then was consistent with Humane nature,
all that their wit and malice could Object against it in this particular being only that, which was indeed a tacit acknowledgment of its Excellence, viz. that it required greater Degrees of Holiness then was consistent with Humane nature,
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And as to the Mystical part of our Religion, what is there in it that doth not become the solemn and venerable Nature of a divinely reveal'd Religion? Indeed if we must reject every thing as false and foolish,
And as to the Mystical part of our Religion, what is there in it that does not become the solemn and venerable Nature of a divinely revealed Religion? Indeed if we must reject every thing as false and foolish,
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As for his dying as a Sacrifice for Sin, 'tis certain that Humane Sacrifices were frequently practis'd among the Heathens and look'd upon by some as expiatory.
As for his dying as a Sacrifice for since, it's certain that Humane Sacrifices were frequently practised among the heathens and looked upon by Some as expiatory.
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how far these tho' Wicked and Barbarous in them, yet might, in the Methods of Divine Providence, be suffered among the Gentiles, thereby to prepare their minds, facilitate their Conceptions,
how Far these though Wicked and Barbarous in them, yet might, in the Methods of Divine Providence, be suffered among the Gentiles, thereby to prepare their minds, facilitate their Conceptions,
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It doth not become a Christian whilest he is answering the Scandals cast upon his Religion, unjustly to recriminate and load his Adversaries with false Imputations;
It does not become a Christian whilst he is answering the Scandals cast upon his Religion, unjustly to recriminate and load his Adversaries with false Imputations;
But tho'I go not thus far in my Charge against the Gentiles in general, yet this I may truly say, That their Notions of God and of the Divine Nature come very much short of those which Christianity affords us, both in respect of truth and certainty.
But tho'I go not thus Far in my Charge against the Gentiles in general, yet this I may truly say, That their Notions of God and of the Divine Nature come very much short of those which Christianity affords us, both in respect of truth and certainty.
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and upon this account, others sometimes, as they thought, out of a Principle of Devotion and Religion became Atheists, choosing rather to believe there were no Gods at all, rather then think them such,
and upon this account, Others sometime, as they Thought, out of a Principle of Devotion and Religion became Atheists, choosing rather to believe there were no God's At all, rather then think them such,
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But now Christianity corrects the falseness of these mistakes, and teaches us to Worship the true God in a true manner, God did not require the Blood of Bulls and Goats in the Jewish Sacrifices for their own sakes,
But now Christianity corrects the falseness of these mistakes, and Teaches us to Worship the true God in a true manner, God did not require the Blood of Bulls and Goats in the Jewish Sacrifices for their own sakes,
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nor did he at all require the bloody and wicked Sacrifices of the Gentiles, the Gospel teacheth us that a broken and contrite Spirit is the true Christian Sacrifice, that we must offer our Souls and Bodies an Holy living Sacrifice, acceptable unto God, not by any Barbarous Cruelties exercis'd upon either;
nor did he At all require the bloody and wicked Sacrifices of the Gentiles, the Gospel Teaches us that a broken and contrite Spirit is the true Christian Sacrifice, that we must offer our Souls and Bodies an Holy living Sacrifice, acceptable unto God, not by any Barbarous Cruelties exercised upon either;
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but then they were very much mistaken in the Nature of the Deity, and their belief of a future State was joyn'd with a great deal of doubt and uncertainty, it was only the Gospel that perfectly acquainted us with the one,
but then they were very much mistaken in the Nature of the Deity, and their belief of a future State was joined with a great deal of doubt and uncertainty, it was only the Gospel that perfectly acquainted us with the one,
2. The Greeks had some Notions of the thing, tho' not of the Name and Nature of Original Sin, that is, they did acknowledg an Universal depravation of Nature;
2. The Greeks had Some Notions of the thing, though not of the Name and Nature of Original since, that is, they did acknowledge an Universal depravation of Nature;
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as that of Nilus, they thought it rather from the beginning essential to our Natures, rather then any ways afterwards contracted, they looked upon it indeed as their Misery but not their fault:
as that of Nilus, they Thought it rather from the beginning essential to our Nature's, rather then any ways afterwards contracted, they looked upon it indeed as their Misery but not their fault:
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And being thus Ignorant of the Cause, they were as far to seek for the Remedy, the best and highest means that they ever used, in order thereunto, being only the imperfect Rules of Art and Philosophy.
And being thus Ignorant of the Cause, they were as Far to seek for the Remedy, the best and highest means that they ever used, in order thereunto, being only the imperfect Rules of Art and Philosophy.
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But now Christianity, as it shows us the true Cause of it in Adam, so doth it provide a sufficient means for the removal of it, viz. the blood of Christ,
But now Christianity, as it shows us the true Cause of it in Adam, so does it provide a sufficient means for the removal of it, viz. the blood of christ,
3. The Greeks were conscious to themselves of the necessity of a Divine Revelation, as may appear from that high esteem and constant recourse they had to the Oracles, their pretended Deities.
3. The Greeks were conscious to themselves of the necessity of a Divine Revelation, as may appear from that high esteem and constant recourse they had to the Oracles, their pretended Deities.
But then Sin and Guilt being naturally full of Fears and Jealousies, tho' perhaps we might have some glimmering hopes of Pardon, which yet could not be fixt upon any good Ground or firm Foundation,
But then since and Gilded being naturally full of Fears and Jealousies, though perhaps we might have Some glimmering hope's of Pardon, which yet could not be fixed upon any good Ground or firm Foundation,
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So that we have now all the assurance of Gods being reconcil'd with us, upon the Terms propounded in the Gospel, that either God can give, or Man reasonably require.
So that we have now all the assurance of God's being reconciled with us, upon the Terms propounded in the Gospel, that either God can give, or Man reasonably require.
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2. I shall now show the Wisdome and Prudence of the Christian Practice, and that upon these two Accounts. 1. As the Christian Practice doth the best secure our Temporal Happiness here. 2. Our Eternal Happiness hereafter.
2. I shall now show the Wisdom and Prudence of the Christian Practice, and that upon these two Accounts. 1. As the Christian Practice does the best secure our Temporal Happiness Here. 2. Our Eternal Happiness hereafter.
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1 As it best secures our Temporal Happiness here, and that in general by teaching us to act according to those two grand Principles of a Christian Life, Prudence and Innocence:
1 As it best secures our Temporal Happiness Here, and that in general by teaching us to act according to those two grand Principles of a Christian Life, Prudence and Innocence:
The one teacheth us to do no hurt our selves, the other, as far as lawfully we can, to avoid the receiving it from others, however if our Prudence cannot secure us from Injuries abroad,
The one Teaches us to do no hurt our selves, the other, as Far as lawfully we can, to avoid the receiving it from Others, however if our Prudence cannot secure us from Injuries abroad,
even, Christian Temper of Mind, together with the Observance of those Evangelical Precepts of Moderation, Temperance and Chastity, do most naturally preserve Men in Health,
even, Christian Temper of Mind, together with the Observance of those Evangelical Precepts of Moderation, Temperance and Chastity, do most naturally preserve Men in Health,
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and an universall Practise of Christianity, should tend to make Men Rich, whereas 'tis more generally believ'd, that Hipocrisy and Dissimulation, Violence and Oppression,
and an universal practice of Christianity, should tend to make Men Rich, whereas it's more generally believed, that Hypocrisy and Dissimulation, Violence and Oppression,
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yea, sometimes to the Ruine of that Estate that bred them, and also as it engages Men to an Honest Industry in their several Places and Callings, which is the most Proper and NaturalMeans of raising a great and good Estate. 2. Upon a Moral or Divine Account as the Blessing of God doth Accompany Honesty and upright dealing. 1 Tim. 4. 8. But Godliness is Profitable unto all things, having the Promise of the Life, that now is,
yea, sometime to the Ruin of that Estate that bred them, and also as it engages Men to an Honest Industry in their several Places and Callings, which is the most Proper and NaturalMeans of raising a great and good Estate. 2. Upon a Moral or Divine Account as the Blessing of God does Accompany Honesty and upright dealing. 1 Tim. 4. 8. But Godliness is Profitable unto all things, having the Promise of the Life, that now is,
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and in its Consequences Shamesul: Whereas Vertue and true Goodness is always honour'd and esteemed even by those, who otherwise have no great Love or Value for them,
and in its Consequences Shamesul: Whereas Virtue and true goodness is always honoured and esteemed even by those, who otherwise have no great Love or Valve for them,
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yet thanks be to God, these men tho' more in this Age then ever, yet are but few in number in Comparison of those other more excellent Persons, who both scorn and pitty such horrid folly.
yet thanks be to God, these men though more in this Age then ever, yet Are but few in number in Comparison of those other more excellent Persons, who both scorn and pity such horrid folly.
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yet we have reason to suspect, that they are not in Earnest, when they thus speak that they do not really and indeed believe Sin to be so Honourable a thing as they pretend,
yet we have reason to suspect, that they Are not in Earnest, when they thus speak that they do not really and indeed believe since to be so Honourable a thing as they pretend,
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if there be any grave Religious Persons in presence, they then commonly are more Modest, and seem Naturally to show a kind of awful Veneration towards such Men.
if there be any grave Religious Persons in presence, they then commonly Are more Modest, and seem Naturally to show a kind of awful Veneration towards such Men.
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but he must be first falsely represented and unjustly accused of Hypocrisie (Doth Job serve God for nought) before any thing of Reproach or Scandal could be fixt upon him.
but he must be First falsely represented and unjustly accused of Hypocrisy (Does Job serve God for nought) before any thing of Reproach or Scandal could be fixed upon him.
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so that Religion is no such sower Melancholy disconsolate thing, as some Men represent it, God doth not envy Men the Enjoyment of just Pleasures and Recreations,
so that Religion is no such sour Melancholy disconsolate thing, as Some Men represent it, God does not envy Men the Enjoyment of just Pleasures and Recreations,
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For the Divine Providence in the very Order of Nature, and the first Constitution of things, has so order'd Affairs, that there is a Natural and Necessary Connexion betwixt Sin and Misery, and betwixt Holiness and Happiness;
For the Divine Providence in the very Order of Nature, and the First Constitution of things, has so ordered Affairs, that there is a Natural and Necessary Connexion betwixt since and Misery, and betwixt Holiness and Happiness;
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So that if an Holy Man at last prove Miserable, with Reverence be it spoken, he may say that it was God that made him so, which we may assure our selves he never did,
So that if an Holy Man At last prove Miserable, with reverence be it spoken, he may say that it was God that made him so, which we may assure our selves he never did,
or else assert what is impious to suppose, That God ever since his first Creation of Man made it his whole business to deceive him, both by those first Impressions made upon his Soul, and by his after Revelations.
or Else assert what is impious to suppose, That God ever since his First Creation of Man made it his Whole business to deceive him, both by those First Impressions made upon his Soul, and by his After Revelations.
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But this is so unworthy of God and contrary to all his Attributes, that it can never enter into the thoughts of any sober or considerate Man to Imagine.
But this is so unworthy of God and contrary to all his Attributes, that it can never enter into the thoughts of any Sobrium or considerate Man to Imagine.
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Thus have I done with the two general Parts of the Text, wherein I have endeavoured to prove, what the Apostle here asserts Christ to be, that is, the Power ofGod in Opposition to the Jews, and the Wisdome ofGod in Opposition to the Gentiles.
Thus have I done with the two general Parts of the Text, wherein I have endeavoured to prove, what the Apostle Here asserts christ to be, that is, the Power ofGod in Opposition to the jews, and the Wisdom ofGod in Opposition to the Gentiles.
for Meditations upon such Subjects as these are not Matters of mere Speculation only, nor are they antiquated now by the distance of time from that of the Apostles; but are even still of great Concernment to the present State of Religion.
for Meditations upon such Subject's as these Are not Matters of mere Speculation only, nor Are they antiquated now by the distance of time from that of the Apostles; but Are even still of great Concernment to the present State of Religion.
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And it is observable, that so maliciously are they set against us and our Religion, that they care not from whence they fetch their Weapons and Arguments,
And it is observable, that so maliciously Are they Set against us and our Religion, that they care not from whence they fetch their Weapons and Arguments,
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This if we rightly do, we shall not only thereby barely defend our selves; but also with Advantage and Reputation to our Religion repell our Adversaries;
This if we rightly do, we shall not only thereby barely defend our selves; but also with Advantage and Reputation to our Religion repel our Adversaries;
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for I am apt to believe that the Christian Cause got more Advantage by those solid Vindications and those rational Apologies, which the Apostles and Primitive Fathers made for it,
for I am apt to believe that the Christian Cause god more Advantage by those solid Vindications and those rational Apologies, which the Apostles and Primitive Father's made for it,
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and to bring forth and show the inexhausted Treasures of its own Truth. Whereas on the contrary, there is nothing wherein a good Cause can possibly be injur'd,
and to bring forth and show the inexhausted Treasures of its own Truth. Whereas on the contrary, there is nothing wherein a good Cause can possibly be injured,
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Hence we may observe the great Duty and Office of a Minister of the Gospel, to Preach Christ Crucified, that is, to declare the whole Will of God to Man,
Hence we may observe the great Duty and Office of a Minister of the Gospel, to Preach christ crucified, that is, to declare the Whole Will of God to Man,
nor must we arrest Scripture in favour of any Party or Faction, but must with the greatest sincerity and impartiallity study to find out the true Sense of Scripture, not to make a new one of our own.
nor must we arrest Scripture in favour of any Party or Faction, but must with the greatest sincerity and impartiality study to find out the true Sense of Scripture, not to make a new one of our own.
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We must Preach not only the more easie and pleasing, but also the more difficult Duties ofChristianity, Christ Crucified, that is, the Doctrine of Mortification, of Passive as well as Active Obedience, &c. But more particularly,
We must Preach not only the more easy and pleasing, but also the more difficult Duties ofChristianity, christ crucified, that is, the Doctrine of Mortification, of Passive as well as Active obedience, etc. But more particularly,
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We much Preach Christ Crucified in Opposition to three sorts of Men in the World, 1. Those of the Church of Rome, 2. Some later Enthusiasts of our own, 3. The prophane and Atheistically inclin'd Persons of the Age.
We much Preach christ crucified in Opposition to three sorts of Men in the World, 1. Those of the Church of Rome, 2. some later Enthusiasts of our own, 3. The profane and Atheistically inclined Persons of the Age.
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so far only as they also in their several ways look upon the Cross of Christ, either as a Stumbling Block with the Jews, or as Foolishness with the Gentiles.
so Far only as they also in their several ways look upon the Cross of christ, either as a Stumbling Block with the jews, or as Foolishness with the Gentiles.
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1. In Opposition to those of the Church of Rome. But this perhaps will seem a great Paradox to some, to say that any of that Church should be offended at the Cross of Christ, those who pay so much Honour and Veneration to it, those who institute whole Orders of Men in Honour to the Name and in Imitation of the humble and Crucified Jesus, to say that these are offended at the Cross of Christ, this perhaps may be thought as great a scandal cast upon them,
1. In Opposition to those of the Church of Room. But this perhaps will seem a great Paradox to Some, to say that any of that Church should be offended At the Cross of christ, those who pay so much Honour and Veneration to it, those who institute Whole Order of Men in Honour to the Name and in Imitation of the humble and crucified jesus, to say that these Are offended At the Cross of christ, this perhaps may be Thought as great a scandal cast upon them,
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but it is the Humble and Peaceable Doctrines of the Crucified Jesus, those Commands of his which do not so well agree with their Interests or Inclinations:
but it is the Humble and Peaceable Doctrines of the crucified jesus, those Commands of his which do not so well agree with their Interests or Inclinations:
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And these Romanists like the Jews, seem to be offended at that mean Appearance that Christ and his Doctrine makes in the World, that is, that it is not so exactly suited to maintain and bear up that Pomp, Grandeur,
And these Romanists like the jews, seem to be offended At that mean Appearance that christ and his Doctrine makes in the World, that is, that it is not so exactly suited to maintain and bear up that Pomp, Grandeur,
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And it might easily be made appear, how most of the Roman Doctrines, those, I mean, wherein they differ from the Church of England, as those of Deposing Princes and absolving Subjects from their Obedience, of Purgatory,
And it might Easily be made appear, how most of the Roman Doctrines, those, I mean, wherein they differ from the Church of England, as those of Deposing Princes and absolving Subject's from their obedience, of Purgatory,
These are the Men, who partly by their Contrariety of Doctrine, partly by their loose Rules of Conscience, partly by their frivolous Distinctions and Evasions have made many of the most weighty Duties of Christianity of none effect.
These Are the Men, who partly by their Contrariety of Doctrine, partly by their lose Rules of Conscience, partly by their frivolous Distinctions and Evasions have made many of the most weighty Duties of Christianity of none Effect.
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And some of these Roman Doctrines, particularly that of Disobedience to, and Resistance of lawful Authority, has been exactly copyed out by some, I cannot say of our Communion, those I mean, of the Separation:
And Some of these Roman Doctrines, particularly that of Disobedience to, and Resistance of lawful authority, has been exactly copied out by Some, I cannot say of our Communion, those I mean, of the Separation:
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yet this, I think, I may truly say, that there is more real Popery, so far as it is false and dangerous, in this single Opinion of resisting of Authority, which is so much espoused by some of our Separatists, then there is in all the Innocent Ceremonies and those other things which have occasion'd so many groundless Clamours against the Church of England.
yet this, I think, I may truly say, that there is more real Popery, so Far as it is false and dangerous, in this single Opinion of resisting of authority, which is so much espoused by Some of our Separatists, then there is in all the Innocent Ceremonies and those other things which have occasioned so many groundless Clamours against the Church of England.
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But the most modern Mask that this Opinion has appeared in of late, is this, that Non-Resistance, say they, was only a temporary Command, proper only for those first and primitive Ages of the Church,
But the most modern Mask that this Opinion has appeared in of late, is this, that Non-Resistance, say they, was only a temporary Command, proper only for those First and primitive Ages of the Church,
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I shall not need to speak much in Answer to this Argument, the Weakness and Falseness of it being already fully and sufficiently shown by several Worthy Persons.
I shall not need to speak much in Answer to this Argument, the Weakness and Falseness of it being already Fully and sufficiently shown by several Worthy Persons.
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I shall only intimate these two things. 1. To say that Passive Obedience was only a Duty Incumbent on Christians in the first Ages of the Church, is an Assertion without the least Ground or Evidence of Proof;
I shall only intimate these two things. 1. To say that Passive obedience was only a Duty Incumbent on Christians in the First Ages of the Church, is an Assertion without the least Ground or Evidence of Proof;
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for Scripture speaks of Obedience to Authority as a Constant indispensable Duty of Christianity, without any Restriction or Limitation, as to time or place:
for Scripture speaks of obedience to authority as a Constant indispensable Duty of Christianity, without any Restriction or Limitation, as to time or place:
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I hope they will not say that this is Casus Omissus in Scripture, and so to be supplyed either by the Popish Additions, or Euthusiastick Interpretations of later Ages.
I hope they will not say that this is Casus Omissus in Scripture, and so to be supplied either by the Popish Additions, or Enthusiastic Interpretations of later Ages.
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But in short, these mens way of arguing seems very much to resemble that of Mr. Hobb's in another Case, of whom it is observ'd, that he supposed Men worse then they were,
But in short, these men's Way of arguing seems very much to resemble that of Mr. Hobb's in Another Case, of whom it is observed, that he supposed Men Worse then they were,
hence he unwarily drew such Conclusions as these, that Violence and Oppression, Self-Preservation and Interest, without any respect to any higher Principles, are the Prime and Fundamental Dictates ofNature and Reason in general, without ever distinguishing betwixt pure and corrupted Nature,
hence he unwarily drew such Conclusions as these, that Violence and Oppression, Self-Preservation and Interest, without any respect to any higher Principles, Are the Prime and Fundamental Dictates ofNature and Reason in general, without ever distinguishing betwixt pure and corrupted Nature,
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as should justifie and legitimate the like irregular Practises to all succeeding Ages. 2. This Assertion has a very bad Influence upon several other Duties of Christianity;
as should justify and legitimate the like irregular Practises to all succeeding Ages. 2. This Assertion has a very bad Influence upon several other Duties of Christianity;
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for thus they argue, where there is any Variation of Circumstances now, different from what was in the Apostles times, there that ceases to be a Duty now, which was one then.
for thus they argue, where there is any Variation of circumstances now, different from what was in the Apostles times, there that ceases to be a Duty now, which was one then.
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I deny not, but where the thing is in its own Nature indifferent, and the Reason of the Obligation depends upon the present Circumstances, there the Circumstances being chang'd, the Obligation ceases;
I deny not, but where the thing is in its own Nature indifferent, and the Reason of the Obligation depends upon the present circumstances, there the circumstances being changed, the Obligation ceases;
and that which the very Essential Constitutions and Principles of Government require of us, here the Variation of some smaller Circumstances will not alter the Nature of the thing,
and that which the very Essential Constitutions and Principles of Government require of us, Here the Variation of Some smaller circumstances will not altar the Nature of the thing,
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if it did, we might also by the same way of Arguing prove, that voluntary Charity to the Poor now is no Duty incumbent upon Christians, this indeed, we may say, was a Duty in the first Ages of the Church,
if it did, we might also by the same Way of Arguing prove, that voluntary Charity to the Poor now is no Duty incumbent upon Christians, this indeed, we may say, was a Duty in the First Ages of the Church,
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These seem to be offended upon the same Account that the Jews were here in the Text, that is, at the plainness and simplicity of the Gospel, those Men think every thing Foolish, that has not something of Mystery and Enthufiasm in it, making all Religion to consist in airy Notions and nice Speculations, these are the Religious Chymists of the Age, who think they then only speak nothing to the purpose,
These seem to be offended upon the same Account that the jews were Here in the Text, that is, At the plainness and simplicity of the Gospel, those Men think every thing Foolish, that has not something of Mystery and Enthufiasm in it, making all Religion to consist in airy Notions and Nicaenae Speculations, these Are the Religious chemists of the Age, who think they then only speak nothing to the purpose,
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when they speak so as to be understood, makeing it their great business to involve and intangle the otherwise plain and easie Doctrines of Christianity.
when they speak so as to be understood, making it their great business to involve and entangle the otherwise plain and easy Doctrines of Christianity.
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and whenever any one Argues any thing against 'em according to the best and truest Principles of Reason or Religion, they then only return this Answer, That they are Carnal and Natural Men, and therefore cannot apprehend the deep things of the Spirit of God;
and whenever any one Argues any thing against they according to the best and Truest Principles of Reason or Religion, they then only return this Answer, That they Are Carnal and Natural Men, and Therefore cannot apprehend the deep things of the Spirit of God;
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3. We must Preach Christ Crucified in Opposition to the Profane and Atheistical Persons of the Age, who look upon all Religion in general as a very Foolish thing;
3. We must Preach christ crucified in Opposition to the Profane and Atheistical Persons of the Age, who look upon all Religion in general as a very Foolish thing;
but more especially are they offended at the Cross of Christ, and think it the highest pitch of folly imaginable to talk of dying for the sake of Religion.
but more especially Are they offended At the Cross of christ, and think it the highest pitch of folly imaginable to talk of dying for the sake of Religion.
And these men stick not to tell us, that in Obedience to our own Dear Sovereign Self-Preservaticn, it is lawful in Words to deny even Christ himself before men,
And these men stick not to tell us, that in obedience to our own Dear Sovereign Self-Preservaticn, it is lawful in Words to deny even christ himself before men,
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and then in Answer to that place of our Saviour, Whoever denies me before men, him will I deny before myFather which is in Heaven, in Answer to this they tell us, that whatever a Subject is forced to de,
and then in Answer to that place of our Saviour, Whoever Denies me before men, him will I deny before myFather which is in Heaven, in Answer to this they tell us, that whatever a Subject is forced to de,
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To this I answer, First, That in times of Persecution, according to this Interpretation, it is not possible for any but a Sovereign to deny his Saviour, becaufe all the Actions of a Subject in his case are imputable only to the Prince;
To this I answer, First, That in times of Persecution, according to this Interpretation, it is not possible for any but a Sovereign to deny his Saviour, becaufe all the Actions of a Subject in his case Are imputable only to the Prince;
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why may not the Prince by the same reason transter it from himself upon the Laws, according to his own words, Factum illud esse Civitatis Factum & Legibus Imputandam:
why may not the Prince by the same reason transter it from himself upon the Laws, according to his own words, Factum illud esse Civitatis Factum & Legibus Imputandam:
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So that whereas Christs words threaten a Punishment upon some Person thus offending, the result according to him will be only this, that those Laws that deny Christ before Men, Christ will deny those Laws before his Father, which is in Heaven:
So that whereas Christ words threaten a Punishment upon Some Person thus offending, the result according to him will be only this, that those Laws that deny christ before Men, christ will deny those Laws before his Father, which is in Heaven:
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2. We Preach Christ Crucified, to the Jews a Stumbling Block, &c. Hence I observe, that the unreasonable offence or scandal that some Men take at the performance of our Duty, is no just Ground or Reason for us to forbear the doing of it;
2. We Preach christ crucified, to the jews a Stumbling Block, etc. Hence I observe, that the unreasonable offence or scandal that Some Men take At the performance of our Duty, is no just Ground or Reason for us to forbear the doing of it;
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for we must distinguish betwixt a Scandal given, and a Scandal taken, we must not indeed give any just Occasion of Offence to others, in things that depend meerly upon our own Liberty,
for we must distinguish betwixt a Scandal given, and a Scandal taken, we must not indeed give any just Occasion of Offence to Others, in things that depend merely upon our own Liberty,
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3. Hence we are taught, not to be offendediat the Cross of Christ, or to think the worse of our Religion by reason of the mean appearance of its first Founder, the Holy Jesus: This would be such a piece of Folly,
3. Hence we Are taught, not to be offendediat the Cross of christ, or to think the Worse of our Religion by reason of the mean appearance of its First Founder, the Holy jesus: This would be such a piece of Folly,
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Nor let us be offended at the pious severities of the Christian Institution, as if Religion went about to build the Christian upon rhe Ruines of the Man, and that Mortification was only a more mild and gentle Word for Martyrdom, whereas Religion requires nothing of us,
Nor let us be offended At the pious severities of the Christian Institution, as if Religion went about to built the Christian upon rhe Ruins of the Man, and that Mortification was only a more mild and gentle Word for Martyrdom, whereas Religion requires nothing of us,
whither God of his Infinite Mercy bring us all, for the sake of Jesus Christ, to whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be ascrib'd all Honour, Glory and Praise both now and for evermore. Amen.
whither God of his Infinite Mercy bring us all, for the sake of jesus christ, to whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be ascribed all Honour, Glory and Praise both now and for evermore. Amen.
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