The Christian temper of moderation described and recommended in a sermon before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, &c. in Gvild-Hall-Chappel on the first Sunday in Hillary term, Jan. 26, 1689/1690 / by Samuel Masters ...
IN this, and the Neighbouring Verses, the Apostle lays down some brief Rules, which seem to be prescribed for a Remedy against chose Troubles that then infested the Church at Philippi. In the Verse preceding the Text, he exhorts them to rejoyce in the Lord always, from whom their Faith might derive such copious Arguments of joy,
IN this, and the Neighbouring Verses, the Apostle lays down Some brief Rules, which seem to be prescribed for a Remedy against chosen Troubles that then infested the Church At Philippi. In the Verse preceding the Text, he exhorts them to rejoice in the Lord always, from whom their Faith might derive such copious Arguments of joy,
And that they might be able to rejoyce in themselves too, by conversing peaceably and comfortably one with another, he directs, in the Text, to the mutual practice of Moderation. And as to the Troubles ordinarily incident from the World about them, he adviseth in the next Verse, Be careful for nothing; but in all things by prayer and supplication, with thanksgivings, let your requests be made known to God.
And that they might be able to rejoice in themselves too, by conversing peaceably and comfortably one with Another, he directs, in the Text, to the mutual practice of Moderation. And as to the Troubles ordinarily incident from the World about them, he adviseth in the next Verse, Be careful for nothing; but in all things by prayer and supplication, with thanksgivings, let your requests be made known to God.
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And upon the observance of these three Rules, he assures them in the next words, That the peace of God which passeth all understanding, should keep their hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
And upon the observance of these three Rules, he assures them in the next words, That the peace of God which passes all understanding, should keep their hearts and minds through christ jesus.
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My design at present is, to consider the Apostle's advice for preventing or removing those troubles which too often arise among Men, by their unnecessary and over-eager contentions among themselves;
My Design At present is, to Consider the Apostle's Advice for preventing or removing those Troubles which too often arise among Men, by their unnecessary and overeager contentions among themselves;
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of which troubles, we of this Church and Nation have had such long and sad experience, that we may be thought, by this time, to desire, as much as we need, the Remedy.
of which Troubles, we of this Church and nation have had such long and sad experience, that we may be Thought, by this time, to desire, as much as we need, the Remedy.
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NONLATINALPHABET. Let that moderate or temperate frame of Spirit, which belongs to you as Christians, be seen in your Behaviour toward all with whom you Converse:
. Let that moderate or temperate frame of Spirit, which belongs to you as Christians, be seen in your Behaviour towards all with whom you Converse:
That we may clearly understand the whole importance of this precept, it will be convenient to consider distinctly these three things: 1. The Nature of this Moderation, or wherein it consists. 2. It's Subject-matter, or the Cases wherein it should be known or manifested. 3. Its Object, or the Persons toward whom it should be us'd and practic'd.
That we may clearly understand the Whole importance of this precept, it will be convenient to Consider distinctly these three things: 1. The Nature of this Moderation, or wherein it consists. 2. It's Subject-matter, or the Cases wherein it should be known or manifested. 3. Its Object, or the Persons towards whom it should be used and practiced.
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as they are by other Translators in this Text, such as Gentleness, Meekness, Clemency, Patience, Equity, Condescension, &c. From which variety of Translations, we may reasonably presume, that this Moderation is not one single Grace,
as they Are by other Translators in this Text, such as Gentleness, Meekness, Clemency, Patience, Equity, Condescension, etc. From which variety of Translations, we may reasonably presume, that this Moderation is not one single Grace,
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and that the general Design of its nature, is to fit Men for conversing together in Society, to which end those social Vertues properly serve, of which this excellent Temper is compounded.
and that the general Design of its nature, is to fit Men for conversing together in Society, to which end those social Virtues properly serve, of which this excellent Temper is compounded.
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The Greek word, NONLATINALPHABET, is derived from a Verb that signifies to give way, or give place; to comply or condescend: And the Primitive use of the Word in the Schools,
The Greek word,, is derived from a Verb that signifies to give Way, or give place; to comply or condescend: And the Primitive use of the Word in the Schools,
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or at the Bar, whence it seems to be taken, imports that Equity, which is sometimes described by Learned Men, to be the Condescention or Benignity of the Law, whereby it yields and complies in some emergent Cases, with which the rigor of its Letter would unequally comport.
or At the Bar, whence it seems to be taken, imports that Equity, which is sometime described by Learned Men, to be the Condescension or Benignity of the Law, whereby it yields and complies in Some emergent Cases, with which the rigor of its letter would unequally comport.
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or Duty of Moderation. It is such an excellent frame or temper of spirit, whereby we are able to make all favourable Concessions and Condescentions one to another,
or Duty of Moderation. It is such an excellent frame or temper of Spirit, whereby we Are able to make all favourable Concessions and Condescensions one to Another,
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1. This Moderation considered, as a Grace or inward Habit, is that frame or temper of Spirit, which results from all those perticular Virtues which moderate and contains our Passions, in our Converses and Dealings one with another:
1. This Moderation considered, as a Grace or inward Habit, is that frame or temper of Spirit, which results from all those particular Virtues which moderate and contains our Passion, in our Converses and Dealings one with Another:
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It is such a Government of our Spirits, as can conduct our desultory Passions with Prudence, check their transports with Modesty, submit their Pride with Humility; as can soften them with Meekness, sweeten them with Kindness, strengthen them with Patience, and restrain them with Forbearance; so that our Passions shall at no time render us averse to any of our relative Duties,
It is such a Government of our Spirits, as can conduct our desultory Passion with Prudence, check their transports with Modesty, submit their Pride with Humility; as can soften them with Meekness, sweeten them with Kindness, strengthen them with Patience, and restrain them with Forbearance; so that our Passion shall At no time render us averse to any of our relative Duties,
Such a Temper should be in all Christians, who are so earnestly exhorted to put on bowels of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, Gol. 3.12, 13. meekness, long-suffering, forbearing,
Such a Temper should be in all Christians, who Are so earnestly exhorted to put on bowels of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, Gol. 3.12, 13. meekness, long-suffering, forbearing,
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I could not forbear adding the Epithet of excellent to such a frame and temper of Spirit, which is so eminent a Perfection of our Nature, whereby we are removed farthest from the ferity of Bruits, into the nearest resemblance of God himself.
I could not forbear adding the Epithet of excellent to such a frame and temper of Spirit, which is so eminent a Perfection of our Nature, whereby we Are removed farthest from the ferity of Bruits, into the nearest resemblance of God himself.
2. This Moderation consider'd as a Duty, consists fists in a practice suitable to such an excellent Temper, in conceding and condescending one to another,
2. This Moderation considered as a Duty, consists fists in a practice suitable to such an excellent Temper, in conceding and condescending one to Another,
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So great is the general Ignorance and Weakness of mankind, that it is not possible for us to converse together in Society, without justling and disturbing one another,
So great is the general Ignorance and Weakness of mankind, that it is not possible for us to converse together in Society, without justling and disturbing one Another,
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altho we think our selves to be in the right; and to comply sometimes with our Brethren, who are not able to discern that they are in the wrong; not by running into the same mistake,
although we think our selves to be in the right; and to comply sometime with our Brothers, who Are not able to discern that they Are in the wrong; not by running into the same mistake,
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But there are many other cases of difference, that may happen among us, which the Wisdom of God hath not thought fit to determine by any necessary injunction, wherein he hath left us at liberty to yield and comply one with another;
But there Are many other cases of difference, that may happen among us, which the Wisdom of God hath not Thought fit to determine by any necessary injunction, wherein he hath left us At liberty to yield and comply one with Another;
this seeming to be the chief reason for which our great Lord hath left such cases undetermined, that we might never want a sufficient occasion for exercising and approving this excellent grace of Moderation.
this seeming to be the chief reason for which our great Lord hath left such cases undetermined, that we might never want a sufficient occasion for exercising and approving this excellent grace of Moderation.
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To this end, Moderation is necessary to ward off or heal up those wounds in the Body, which would be made and widened by the angry Quarrels of its Members; and to cherish that Peace on which the publick Safety and Prosperity do chiefly depend. And from this end we may infer both the Reason and the Measure of our duty.
To this end, Moderation is necessary to ward off or heal up those wounds in the Body, which would be made and widened by the angry Quarrels of its Members; and to cherish that Peace on which the public Safety and Prosperity do chiefly depend. And from this end we may infer both the Reason and the Measure of our duty.
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We ought to deny our selves in complying with others, when necessary for the Publick Good, because the interest of the whose should be always prefer'd to the private interest of any part; and as we need not thus yield and condescend to others when there is no such end to be served by it;
We ought to deny our selves in complying with Others, when necessary for the Public Good, Because the Interest of the whose should be always preferred to the private Interest of any part; and as we need not thus yield and condescend to Others when there is no such end to be served by it;
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as it respects the Publick Good; and tho we may sometimes commendably comply with others, either out of Prudence, respecting our own private Interests;
as it respects the Public Good; and though we may sometime commendably comply with Others, either out of Prudence, respecting our own private Interests;
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or out of Charity, respecting the private Interests of others; yet we do it properly from this Principle of Moderation, when we respect the Publick good;
or out of Charity, respecting the private Interests of Others; yet we do it properly from this Principle of Moderation, when we respect the Public good;
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and I may add, as a just consequence from thence, that whatever Compliances we make with others, which are inconsistent with the Common-weal, they are not to be called Moderation, but Faction and Conspiracy.
and I may add, as a just consequence from thence, that whatever Compliances we make with Others, which Are inconsistent with the Commonweal, they Are not to be called Moderation, but Faction and conspiracy.
2. Having discovered wherein, the general nature of this Moderation consists, let us descend to those particular cases wherein it should be known or manifested in our constant exercise and exemplary practice of it.
2. Having discovered wherein, the general nature of this Moderation consists, let us descend to those particular cases wherein it should be known or manifested in our constant exercise and exemplary practice of it.
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which God hath thought fit to leave undetermined, which tho numerous and various, may be reduc'd to these Four Heads, of Opinion, Practice, Interest, and Censure.
which God hath Thought fit to leave undetermined, which though numerous and various, may be reduced to these Four Heads, of Opinion, Practice, Interest, and Censure.
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1. We should use this Moderation in asserting our own Opinions, or in opposing the Opinions of others. They who are of this excellent Temper, will be too modest to admire themselves, or impose on others;
1. We should use this Moderation in asserting our own Opinions, or in opposing the Opinions of Others. They who Are of this excellent Temper, will be too modest to admire themselves, or impose on Others;
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they will not disturb the World with an unnecessary Paradox, nor urge their Opinions with an Importunity that exceeds their Importance; nor require an Entertainment for them, beyond the Evidence with which they can recommend them, whereby much of the noise and fury of our Contentions would be prevented.
they will not disturb the World with an unnecessary Paradox, nor urge their Opinions with an Importunity that exceeds their Importance; nor require an Entertainment for them, beyond the Evidence with which they can recommend them, whereby much of the noise and fury of our Contentions would be prevented.
Such, saith St. Paul, should the Servant of the Lord be NONLATINALPHABET, not a contentious, but a moderate man, one who will with meekness instruct his Opponent.
Such, Says Saint Paul, should the Servant of the Lord be, not a contentious, but a moderate man, one who will with meekness instruct his Opponent.
We should also manifest our Moderation, in bearing a due respect to the Persons and Judgments of those who dissent from us, interpreting their Opinions candidly, and weighing their Arguments impartially, as more ready to agree than differ with them;
We should also manifest our Moderation, in bearing a due respect to the Persons and Judgments of those who dissent from us, interpreting their Opinions candidly, and weighing their Arguments impartially, as more ready to agree than differ with them;
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if the fury of the Controversie be like to do more mischief, than the defence of the controverted Point will be able to compensate. With such Moderation we should be able to frame our Opinions with more Truth, and to maintain them with move Peace; or in the Apostle's Phrase, to speak the truth in love.
if the fury of the Controversy be like to do more mischief, than the defence of the controverted Point will be able to compensate. With such Moderation we should be able to frame our Opinions with more Truth, and to maintain them with move Peace; or in the Apostle's Phrase, to speak the truth in love.
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Altho in private we may conduct our Actions according to our own prudence or pleasure; yet when we appear abroad, we should bend our humour into a compliance with all the innocent Usages and Customs of the world about us;
Although in private we may conduct our Actions according to our own prudence or pleasure; yet when we appear abroad, we should bend our humour into a compliance with all the innocent Usages and Customs of the world about us;
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not affecting any needless singularity, or unnecessary Names or Badges of Distinction; nor indulging our selves in the perverse frowardness of walking contrary to others.
not affecting any needless singularity, or unnecessary Names or Badges of Distinction; nor indulging our selves in the perverse frowardness of walking contrary to Others.
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They who have attain'd to this excellent Temper, will suffer their Christan Liberty to be restrained by the just Laws of their Superiors, or will restrain it themselves in a charitable compliance with their weaker Brethren.
They who have attained to this excellent Temper, will suffer their Christian Liberty to be restrained by the just Laws of their Superiors, or will restrain it themselves in a charitable compliance with their Weaker Brothers.
Such a Moderation would beget such good Humours, or good Manners among Christians, thereby they might converse together, without provoking one another,
Such a Moderation would beget such good Humours, or good Manners among Christians, thereby they might converse together, without provoking one Another,
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but also remit it to such a degree, as to be able to abate in our just pretences, to brook disappointments, and to make our own Interests sometimes to bend and give way, that the Interests of others may have also room to advance.
but also remit it to such a degree, as to be able to abate in our just pretences, to brook disappointments, and to make our own Interests sometime to bend and give Way, that the Interests of Others may have also room to advance.
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He will not exact Tittles and Punctilio 's, or strain his Right to a summum jus, but will rather condescend not only to accept, but to offer any tolerable terms of Accommodation, to preserve Peace,
He will not exact Tittles and Punctilio is, or strain his Right to a summum jus, but will rather condescend not only to accept, but to offer any tolerable terms of Accommodation, to preserve Peace,
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When also we are provok'd by Wrongs and unjust Reproaches, this Moderation should restrain and qualifie our Spirits, that we may be able to interpret the injury candidly, to resent it meekly, to bear it patiently, to forgive it easily, and to requite it only with Prayers and Blessings, till we overcome evil with good; as our Holy Religion hath taught us for preserving that Peace it so earnestly recommends.
When also we Are provoked by Wrongs and unjust Reproaches, this Moderation should restrain and qualify our Spirits, that we may be able to interpret the injury candidly, to resent it meekly, to bear it patiently, to forgive it Easily, and to requite it only with Prayers and Blessings, till we overcome evil with good; as our Holy Religion hath taught us for preserving that Peace it so earnestly recommends.
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and the fairest Encomiums, and to misrepresent others, especially when Emulation and Strife have tinctur'd our eye with too much Choler, and put them at too great a distance from us;
and the Fairest Encomiums, and to misrepresent Others, especially when Emulation and Strife have tinctured our eye with too much Choler, and put them At too great a distance from us;
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We should Ballance our overfond thoughts of our selves, with an impartial discovery of our shameful Defects, and numerous Faults, which will soon be enough to weigh down the Merits which are so apt to exalt us:
We should Balance our overfond thoughts of our selves, with an impartial discovery of our shameful Defects, and numerous Faults, which will soon be enough to weigh down the Merits which Are so apt to exalt us:
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And we should allow to others the priviledg of every Plea that may be made in their excuse, from Ignorance or Weakness, from the Prepossessions of Education, from personal Prejudices,
And we should allow to Others the privilege of every Plea that may be made in their excuse, from Ignorance or Weakness, from the Prepossessions of Education, from personal Prejudices,
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Every Man, who is the Member of a Society, ought to be indued with this excellent Temper of Moderation, without which no Man can discharge those Offices he ownes to the Society,
Every Man, who is the Member of a Society, ought to be endued with this excellent Temper of Moderation, without which no Man can discharge those Offices he owns to the Society,
for this is to a political Body, what joints and sinews are to the natural Body, whereby the Members bend and comply to a mutual defence and support of the whole;
for this is to a political Body, what Joints and sinews Are to the natural Body, whereby the Members bend and comply to a mutual defence and support of the Whole;
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and he who wants it, is like a Limb of Wood or Stone, useless and burthensome. No Person can be above the practice of this Duty, nor any one fall beneath this Priviledg; without this no Counsels can be well advised,
and he who Wants it, is like a Limb of Wood or Stone, useless and burdensome. No Person can be above the practice of this Duty, nor any one fallen beneath this Privilege; without this no Counsels can be well advised,
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With this Moderation, Superiors should treat their Inferiors, framing their Laws with Clemency, and Administring them with Equity, whereby they become in St. Peter 's Phrase, NONLATINALPHABET, which we render, Good and Gentle. With the same Moderation, should Inferiors submit to those that are over them, not only to the Good and Gentle, but also to the froward, interpreting their Actions candidly, obeying their Commands chearfully,
With this Moderation, Superiors should Treat their Inferiors, framing their Laws with Clemency, and Administering them with Equity, whereby they become in Saint Peter is Phrase,, which we render, Good and Gentle. With the same Moderation, should Inferiors submit to those that Are over them, not only to the Good and Gentle, but also to the froward, interpreting their Actions candidly, obeying their Commands cheerfully,
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With such Moderation also Equals should meet together on their level, without interfering, or quarrelling one with another, Speaking evil of no man, Titus 3.2. being not brawlers or contentious, but NONLATINALPHABET, gentle, shewing meekness unto all men.
With such Moderation also Equals should meet together on their level, without interfering, or quarreling one with Another, Speaking evil of no man, Titus 3.2. being not brawlers or contentious, but, gentle, showing meekness unto all men.
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In a word, this Moderation is so necessary to all Persons, and in all Conditions and Offices of Life, that some have thought fit to render the Original Word in the Text, by the general Name of Humanity. This may suffice for explaining the Precept, injoyn'd in the former part of the Verse.
In a word, this Moderation is so necessary to all Persons, and in all Conditions and Offices of Life, that Some have Thought fit to render the Original Word in the Text, by the general Name of Humanity. This may suffice for explaining the Precept, enjoined in the former part of the Verse.
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We acknowledg him to be such a Lord, and we cannot but have observ'd how frequently and earnestly his Laws recommend to us Meekness and Humility, Long-suffering and mutual Forbearance, Unity and Peace, which make up this comprehensive Grace or Duty of Moderation. These are the chief Parts or Properties of that holy Religion he hath instituted;
We acknowledge him to be such a Lord, and we cannot but have observed how frequently and earnestly his Laws recommend to us Meekness and Humility, Long-suffering and mutual Forbearance, Unity and Peace, which make up this comprehensive Grace or Duty of Moderation. These Are the chief Parts or Properties of that holy Religion he hath instituted;
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Who then upon Earth hath Power to forbid that Moderation, which the Lord from Heaven hath prescribed? How meanly or unkindly soever we may think of one another,
Who then upon Earth hath Power to forbid that Moderation, which the Lord from Heaven hath prescribed? How meanly or unkindly soever we may think of one Another,
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2. He is the Lord of our Fellow-Servants, who hath indulged them the Priviledg to be treated with such Moderation, and therefore we may not deny it to them.
2. He is the Lord of our Fellow servants, who hath indulged them the Privilege to be treated with such Moderation, and Therefore we may not deny it to them.
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If we account our selves the Children or Servants of that great Family, of which he is the Lord, we cannot but allow him the Right to make what Orders he thinks fit among us,
If we account our selves the Children or Servants of that great Family, of which he is the Lord, we cannot but allow him the Right to make what Order he thinks fit among us,
3. He, who is the Lord of us all, doth himself treat all of us with such Moderation, whose Example should direct and ingage us into a like practice one toward another.
3. He, who is the Lord of us all, does himself Treat all of us with such Moderation, whose Exampl should Direct and engage us into a like practice one towards Another.
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he doth not afflict willingly; he pitieth while he corrects; he meets his penitent prodigals more than half way; forgives them easily, and most affectionately embraceth them.
he does not afflict willingly; he Pitieth while he corrects; he meets his penitent prodigals more than half Way; forgives them Easily, and most affectionately Embraceth them.
and there are none of our Ways or Actions in any distance of place, or under any coverts of Privacy or Darkness, which are hid from his All-seeing Eye, as the Psalmist elegantly describes his Omnipresence.
and there Are none of our Ways or Actions in any distance of place, or under any coverts of Privacy or Darkness, which Are hid from his All-seeing Eye, as the Psalmist elegantly describes his Omnipresence.
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Our Lord is thus at hand, as the great Master of the Family in which we live, observing curiously how his Orders are kept, taking strict notice how all his Servants behave themselves both towards him, and one toward another.
Our Lord is thus At hand, as the great Master of the Family in which we live, observing curiously how his Order Are kept, taking strict notice how all his Servants behave themselves both towards him, and one towards Another.
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Thus he walked amidst the seven Golden Chandlesticks, observing whatever was Laudable or Culpable in the Churches of Asia. He was so nigh to Saul when breathing out Rage and Fury against his Disciples, that he himself felt the Wounds of his Persecution.
Thus he walked amid the seven Golden Chandlesticks, observing whatever was Laudable or Culpable in the Churches of Asia. He was so High to Saul when breathing out Rage and Fury against his Disciples, that he himself felt the Wounds of his Persecution.
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How careful then should we be of practising this Moderation in our Actions, yea in our words, yea in our very thoughts, one toward another, seeing our Lord, who so strictly commands it, is so near at hand to observe our carriage!
How careful then should we be of practising this Moderation in our Actions, yea in our words, yea in our very thoughts, one towards Another, seeing our Lord, who so strictly commands it, is so near At hand to observe our carriage!
and of all Events and Circumstances about us, which should highly engage us to the practice of this Moderation. That Lord who surrounds us with his continual Providence, makes us the opportunites we meet with for exercising this Moderation to others, which if we should refuse,
and of all Events and circumstances about us, which should highly engage us to the practice of this Moderation. That Lord who surrounds us with his continual Providence, makes us the opportunities we meet with for exercising this Moderation to Others, which if we should refuse,
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if we should so highly provoke him? If we are willing to comply with his Precept, he is at hand to assist us with his Grace, in the performance of so difficult a duty,
if we should so highly provoke him? If we Are willing to comply with his Precept, he is At hand to assist us with his Grace, in the performance of so difficult a duty,
but if we refuse to practice this Moderation toward our fellow-servants, we have no reason to expect any better treatment from them, or from our Lord himself.
but if we refuse to practice this Moderation towards our Fellow servants, we have no reason to expect any better treatment from them, or from our Lord himself.
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They who consider the inconstant Revolutions to which humane Affairs are subject, will think it prudent to grant such conditions to others, which they may sometime ask for themselves;
They who Consider the inconstant Revolutions to which humane Affairs Are Subject, will think it prudent to grant such conditions to Others, which they may sometime ask for themselves;
and they who believe God's Providence, and what he hath so often declared, that he resisteth the proud, and avengeth the cause of the oppressed, will think it necessary to approve themselves to him in the practice of that Moderation he so expresly requires.
and they who believe God's Providence, and what he hath so often declared, that he Resisteth the proud, and avengeth the cause of the oppressed, will think it necessary to approve themselves to him in the practice of that Moderation he so expressly requires.
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and it therefore highly concerns us to be found of him in good temper, and in good order; which Argument is thus expressed by St. James, Grudg not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned;
and it Therefore highly concerns us to be found of him in good temper, and in good order; which Argument is thus expressed by Saint James, Grudge not one against Another, brothers, lest you be condemned;
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Tho the Solemn Day of the General Judgment may be at a great distance, yet we have reason to expect a much shorter time for the private Audit of particular Persons,
Though the Solemn Day of the General Judgement may be At a great distance, yet we have reason to expect a much shorter time for the private Audit of particular Persons,
And when out Lord enters into Judgment with us, a great part of our account will consist of our demeanour and carriage toward our fellow-servants, not only how justly and honestly, but also how humbly, meekly, and charitably, we have behaved our selves in our Converses and Dealings one with another.
And when out Lord enters into Judgement with us, a great part of our account will consist of our demeanour and carriage towards our Fellow servants, not only how justly and honestly, but also how humbly, meekly, and charitably, we have behaved our selves in our Converses and Dealings one with Another.
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that he shall have judgment without mercy, that shewed no mercy: That to them that are contentious, God will render indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish; i. e.
that he shall have judgement without mercy, that showed no mercy: That to them that Are contentious, God will render Indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish; i. e.
or for our Brethren 's sake, yet let us do it for our own sake, that our great Judg may use such Moderation towards us, in not being strict to mark what we have done amiss,
or for our Brothers is sake, yet let us do it for our own sake, that our great Judge may use such Moderation towards us, in not being strict to mark what we have done amiss,
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It is too notorious to be dissembled, how many of all Parties want this blessed Temper, who being strangers to this Moderation, have become Enemies against it,
It is too notorious to be dissembled, how many of all Parties want this blessed Temper, who being Strangers to this Moderation, have become Enemies against it,
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as if our case were so odd and peculiar, that that Moderation which is the best Preservative of all other Societies, would be the greatest bane of ours;
as if our case were so odd and peculiar, that that Moderation which is the best Preservative of all other Societies, would be the greatest bane of ours;
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And among his other Political Precepts, he adviseth, That a Magistrate should above all things take care to cherish Peace and Concord, and to suppress all dissentions and quarrels in the Commonwealth,
And among his other Political Precepts, he adviseth, That a Magistrate should above all things take care to cherish Peace and Concord, and to suppress all dissensions and quarrels in the Commonwealth,
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2. Suffer me in the Conclusion to Exhort and Persuade you to this Moderation, with an earnestness that its Nature deserves, and our Necessities require.
2. Suffer me in the Conclusion to Exhort and Persuade you to this Moderation, with an earnestness that its Nature deserves, and our Necessities require.
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Let Meekness and Humility, Patience and Forbearance, Brotherly-kindness and Charity, exalt our spirits into this excellent Temper, which would soon compromise all our Differences, and restore that peace, which would sweeten and secure all our Injoyments.
Let Meekness and Humility, Patience and Forbearance, Brotherly kindness and Charity, exalt our spirits into this excellent Temper, which would soon compromise all our Differences, and restore that peace, which would sweeten and secure all our Enjoyments.
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Let us lay aside all reproachful Names of Distinction; let us no longer upbraid one another with any past Miscarriages; or return the Injuries we have received, in any Unchristian Revenges; let us readiy forgive those who Disclaim their former Errors; and with Meekness instruct those, who cannot yet extricate themselves from them:
Let us lay aside all reproachful Names of Distinction; let us no longer upbraid one Another with any past Miscarriages; or return the Injuries we have received, in any Unchristian Revenges; let us readiy forgive those who Disclaim their former Errors; and with Meekness instruct those, who cannot yet extricate themselves from them:
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Let us contend no longer, except in a kind Emulation, who shall approve themselves the wiser Men, and better Christians, in being most forward and earnest, in seeding and making Peace.
Let us contend no longer, except in a kind Emulation, who shall approve themselves the Wiser Men, and better Christians, in being most forward and earnest, in seeding and making Peace.
nor can endure to see so much good, as would be hereby wrought among us. Let us industriously incourage and promote this Moderation among all with whom we Converse;
nor can endure to see so much good, as would be hereby wrought among us. Let us industriously encourage and promote this Moderation among all with whom we Converse;
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and highly honour those, in whom it most eminently appears, as the truest Friends of our Church and Nation, who take the best course to advance and secure the Publick Interests of both.
and highly honour those, in whom it most eminently appears, as the Truest Friends of our Church and nation, who take the best course to advance and secure the Public Interests of both.
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It hath pleas'd God, by a most merciful Revolution of his Providence, to place us under a Government that excels in Moderation; that abhors the policy of weakning us by Divisions, that it may advance it self into an exorbitant Power;
It hath pleased God, by a most merciful Revolution of his Providence, to place us under a Government that excels in Moderation; that abhors the policy of weakening us by Divisions, that it may advance it self into an exorbitant Power;
And when we are sufficiently impyov'd in this Divine Temper of Moderation, we may be capable of Admission into the blessed Society of Saints and Angels above, where are no Sects or Parties, no Quarrels or Contentions; but where we shall injoy the most delightful Entertainments of Love and Peace to all Eternity. FINIS.
And when we Are sufficiently impyoved in this Divine Temper of Moderation, we may be capable of Admission into the blessed Society of Saints and Angels above, where Are no Sects or Parties, no Quarrels or Contentions; but where we shall enjoy the most delightful Entertainments of Love and Peace to all Eternity. FINIS.
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