The present state of New-England considered in a discourse on the necessities and advantages of a public spirit in every man ... : made at the lecture in Boston, 20 d. 1 m. 1690, upon the news of an invasion by bloody Indians and French-men begun upon us / by Cotton Mather.
And you must Indulge me this Digression, that the fresh News of our Distress and Danger which within this four and twenty Hours arrived unto us, have diverted my Thoughts to That which you may behold this Text pointing at.
And you must Indulge me this Digression, that the fresh News of our Distress and Danger which within this four and twenty Hours arrived unto us, have diverted my Thoughts to That which you may behold this Text pointing At.
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thus among the Duties then expected from us, none of the least Remarkable and Considerable is, The venturing of our All, in the service of that holy People.
thus among the Duties then expected from us, none of the least Remarkable and Considerable is, The venturing of our All, in the service of that holy People.
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The people of God, had their All now just going to be gone, and a great person is here called upon to venture All, for the service of this People that were thus Expiring.
The people of God, had their All now just going to be gone, and a great person is Here called upon to venture All, for the service of this People that were thus Expiring.
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The whole Book of Esther is a commentary upon one Verse in the seventeenth of Exodus; and that part of it which we are now upon, claims a particular share of the Exposition.
The Whole Book of Esther is a commentary upon one Verse in the seventeenth of Exodus; and that part of it which we Are now upon, claims a particular share of the Exposition.
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But our Mordecai gives a great affront unto one Haman, a Minion in the Court of Persia. That Haman by his Brigues, had obtained from the Persian Emperour, a Commission and Priviledg to require a more than common Reverence from the Courtiers then about the Palace.
But our Mordecai gives a great affront unto one Haman, a Minion in the Court of Persiam. That Haman by his Brigues, had obtained from the Persian Emperor, a Commission and Privilege to require a more than Common reverence from the Courtiers then about the Palace.
and so of a Generation both accursed by God, and no less justly that greatly Abhorred by Israel; or which I rather Think, from This, That it was a Divine and Sacred Respect, which Haman did now require.
and so of a Generation both accursed by God, and no less justly that greatly Abhorred by Israel; or which I rather Think, from This, That it was a Divine and Sacred Respect, which Haman did now require.
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Had it been a meer civil respect which was here demanded, it would have been very superfluous and well nigh ridiculous to have given express command unto all the Kings Servants that were in the Court concerning it;
Had it been a mere civil respect which was Here demanded, it would have been very superfluous and well High ridiculous to have given express command unto all the Kings Servants that were in the Court Concerning it;
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Such a check was given to the pride of Haman! Now the bloody Revenge of this Hellish Monster prompted him to pursue no meaner a satisfaction for this indignity,
Such a check was given to the pride of Haman! Now the bloody Revenge of this Hellish Monster prompted him to pursue no meaner a satisfaction for this indignity,
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one Lark will not fill the belly of such a Vulture. Besides he saw the whole Nation was of such Principles and Perswasions in Religion, as gave a reproof to his wicked practices;
one Lark will not fill the belly of such a Vulture. Beside he saw the Whole nation was of such Principles and Persuasions in Religion, as gave a reproof to his wicked practices;
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and therefore he procures an order for the total Destruction of all the Jews, to be executed, according to the advice which he sought of the Divel for it, about this time of the year;
and Therefore he procures an order for the total Destruction of all the jews, to be executed, according to the Advice which he sought of the devil for it, about this time of the year;
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Wherefore now to push into the presence of the King, was to rush more evidently upon the point of a Sharp Sword, than of a Golden Scepter; it was to hazard the Loss of All; not only a Crown, but a Life too must be ventured in it.
Wherefore now to push into the presence of the King, was to rush more evidently upon the point of a Sharp Sword, than of a Golden Sceptre; it was to hazard the Loss of All; not only a Crown, but a Life too must be ventured in it.
And the late Carriages of the Emperour unto Esther, could not but increase her Suspicions and Jealousies that his Affections began to be Alienated from her;
And the late Carriages of the Emperor unto Esther, could not but increase her Suspicions and Jealousies that his Affections began to be Alienated from her;
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whi•h made the Undertaking yet more Dubious, Dangerous, and Formidable. However, still this was the Charge of the good Mordecai, If All must be ventured, then venture All;
whi•h made the Undertaking yet more Dubious, Dangerous, and Formidable. However, still this was the Charge of the good Mordecai, If All must be ventured, then venture All;
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Says he, Don't think that you shall not share with, and fare like, the rest of the people of God, that are now ready to be swallowed up It was more probable, that the Queen would suffer for being a Jew, than that the Jew should escape for being a Queen. Being a Queen, has been found not enough to put a person beyond the Reach of Malice and Envy;
Says he, Don't think that you shall not share with, and fare like, the rest of the people of God, that Are now ready to be swallowed up It was more probable, that the Queen would suffer for being a Jew, than that the Jew should escape for being a Queen. Being a Queen, has been found not enough to put a person beyond the Reach of Malice and Envy;
and whether it be proper or no, to say, That God is even in the Imaginary Space beyond the utmost Selvidge of the World, this I am sure of, That the Utmost Selvedge of the World does not limit and confine this infinite God,
and whither it be proper or no, to say, That God is even in the Imaginary Molle beyond the utmost Selvidge of the World, this I am sure of, That the Utmost Selvedge of the World does not limit and confine this infinite God,
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'tis for these causes, that they not rarely fall into such Times of Distress and Danger, that like them in the Days of Esther, they Ly mourning and weeping and wailing in Sackcloth and Ashes, before the Lord;
it's for these Causes, that they not rarely fallen into such Times of Distress and Danger, that like them in the Days of Esther, they Lie mourning and weeping and wailing in sackcloth and Ashes, before the Lord;
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Tho' it becomes us to, Stand still, and see the Salvation of God, I do not know that we are to sit still, without the use of Means under our Discouragements.
Though it becomes us to, Stand still, and see the Salvation of God, I do not know that we Are to fit still, without the use of Means under our Discouragements.
However, we must yet venture hard, and Venture far, yea, and Venture All, to serve the People of God, in their Distress and Danger. If at THIS TIME thou altogether forbear,
However, we must yet venture hard, and Venture Far, yea, and Venture All, to serve the People of God, in their Distress and Danger. If At THIS TIME thou altogether forbear,
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First, We must venture our Quiet, for the People of God. It was the Speech of a Gallant Man, in 2 Sam. 11.11. The Ark and Israel and Judah abide in Tents, and my Lord Joab, and the Servants of my Lord are Encamped in the open fields;
First, We must venture our Quiet, for the People of God. It was the Speech of a Gallant Man, in 2 Sam. 11.11. The Ark and Israel and Judah abide in Tents, and my Lord Joab, and the Servants of my Lord Are Encamped in the open fields;
shall I then go into my house, to Eat and to Drink — I will not do this thing, Well said, thou brave Hero! May we in like manner scorn to Consult the Delights and Pleasures of our own Repose,
shall I then go into my house, to Eat and to Drink — I will not do this thing, Well said, thou brave Hero! May we in like manner scorn to Consult the Delights and Pleasures of our own Repose,
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We should engage in the Service of our Generation, tho' there should be two Hankerchiefs which we are thereby necessitated unto the continual wearing of;
We should engage in the Service of our Generation, though there should be two Hankerchiefs which we Are thereby necessitated unto the continual wearing of;
It is Recorded for the everlasting Reputation of those well-disposed men, in 2 Cor. 8.2 Their deep Poverty, abounded unto the Riches of Liberali? y, or Simplicity, as it may be rendred.
It is Recorded for the everlasting Reputation of those well-disposed men, in 2 Cor. 8.2 Their deep Poverty, abounded unto the Riches of Liberali? y, or Simplicity, as it may be rendered.
because they say, They are poor. Nay, but our extreamest Poverty should not hinder our Liberality, When God and His People are to be served with what we have:
Because they say, They Are poor. Nay, but our Extremest Poverty should not hinder our Liberality, When God and His People Are to be served with what we have:
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It was an Act for which Moses is for ever Honourable, in Heb 11.24, 25. He Refused to be called, The Son of Pharaohs Daughter, choosing rather to suffer Affliction, with the People of God:
It was an Act for which Moses is for ever Honourable, in Hebrew 11.24, 25. He Refused to be called, The Son of Pharaohs Daughter, choosing rather to suffer Affliction, with the People of God:
Tho' we may arise to never so much Grandeur, Dignity, and Preferment, by overlooking the Service of God and His People, we should think Little of the Grandeur, and rather trample upon such Dignity and Preferment.
Though we may arise to never so much Grandeur, Dignity, and Preferment, by overlooking the Service of God and His People, we should think Little of the Grandeur, and rather trample upon such Dignity and Preferment.
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We are swoln with the vainest Air, if we count our selves too Bigg to do what is bespoke for the Interest of those that we should be Benefactors unto,
We Are swollen with the vainest Air, if we count our selves too Big to do what is bespoke for the Interest of those that we should be Benefactors unto,
The Lord General of Israel had a dear and a kind Brother, to whom nevertheless he said, as in 2 Sam. 10, 11, 12. Be of good Courage, let us play the men for our People:
The Lord General of Israel had a dear and a kind Brother, to whom nevertheless he said, as in 2 Sam. 10, 11, 12. Be of good Courage, let us play the men for our People:
It was a very commendable Bravery in that Father, who having had six lovely and loving Sons kill'd in the Service of the Public, brought out a seventh, even the Staff of his old Age, unto the Press-Masters,
It was a very commendable Bravery in that Father, who having had six lovely and loving Sons killed in the Service of the Public, brought out a seventh, even the Staff of his old Age, unto the Press-Masters,
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There are many persons, who have brought very bitter, woful, doleful Miseries upon their Children, by detaining them from the Service of Gods People,
There Are many Persons, who have brought very bitter, woeful, doleful Misery's upon their Children, by detaining them from the Service of God's People,
Finally then, We are to venture our very LIVES for the People of God, when they can't be brought out of Distress and Danger without the venture of our Lives. 'Tis what we are summoned unto in 1 John 3. 16. We ought to lay down our Lives for the Brethren.
Finally then, We Are to venture our very LIVES for the People of God, when they can't be brought out of Distress and Danger without the venture of our Lives. It's what we Are summoned unto in 1 John 3. 16. We ought to lay down our Lives for the Brothers.
If an Heathen Pylades and Orestes could not think their Lives too large a price for each others Peace, what Life should be too much to be Sacrificed for the Peace of a People which God counts His own? The Apostle Paul tells us, For a good man one would even dare to Dy and hee saw it when an Aquila and Priscilla were so ready to Dy for him. If a good Person be so valuable, What can then bee too much for a Good People of the Lord? When Adron, when David, beheld a Destroying Evil breaking in upon the People of God, they carried their Lives to keep it off.
If an Heathen Pylades and Orestes could not think their Lives too large a price for each Others Peace, what Life should be too much to be Sacrificed for the Peace of a People which God counts His own? The Apostle Paul tells us, For a good man one would even Dare to Die and he saw it when an Aquila and Priscilla were so ready to Die for him. If a good Person be so valuable, What can then be too much for a Good People of the Lord? When Adron, when David, beheld a Destroying Evil breaking in upon the People of God, they carried their Lives to keep it off.
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The Service of God and His People should make us to say, as the Martyr once, If every Hair of my Head were a Man, they should all be Sacrificed in this Glorious cause.
The Service of God and His People should make us to say, as the Martyr once, If every Hair of my Head were a Man, they should all be Sacrificed in this Glorious cause.
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That which He has done for us, obliges us to say unto Him devoutly what the Prince of old foolishly said unto another, I am thine, and all that I have. Shall I not add, That we are His by Profession too? I pray, which of you dare to say, I have something that God is not the Owner of? We Profess that all we can Style our own, shall be, For Him and not for another;
That which He has done for us, obliges us to say unto Him devoutly what the Prince of old foolishly said unto Another, I am thine, and all that I have. Shall I not add, That we Are His by Profession too? I pray, which of you Dare to say, I have something that God is not the Owner of? We Profess that all we can Style our own, shall be, For Him and not for Another;
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And shall not our All be For Him too? Well, The God of Heaven has made His People, the Receivers of His Rents, His Dues. They have a Letter of Atturney for it;
And shall not our All be For Him too? Well, The God of Heaven has made His People, the Receivers of His Rends, His Dues. They have a letter of attorney for it;
and you shall see me produce it, before I stirr. It is in Matth. 25.40. Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as you have done it unto the least of these my Brethren, (Blessed Lord, Condescendest thou to Style thy poor People so? and shall we count any thing too dear to be Ventured for them!) Ye have done it unto me.
and you shall see me produce it, before I stir. It is in Matthew 25.40. Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as you have done it unto the least of these my Brothers, (Blessed Lord, Condescendest thou to Style thy poor People so? and shall we count any thing too dear to be Ventured for them!) You have done it unto me.
He says in 1 Cor. 3.21. All is yours. And shall we defraud them as to any part of that All? What is it that God allowes us our Life and all the Refreshments and Enjoyments of it for? Tis not that we may have a Tast of a few Sensual Delights;
He Says in 1 Cor. 3.21. All is yours. And shall we defraud them as to any part of that All? What is it that God allows us our Life and all the Refreshments and Enjoyments of it for? This not that we may have a Taste of a few Sensual Delights;
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therefore tis that we are made Stewards of our little All. Why, the whole World stands on this very Ground, That the People of God may be Provided for;
Therefore this that we Are made Stewards of our little All. Why, the Whole World Stands on this very Ground, That the People of God may be Provided for;
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and for Israel mine Elect, I have called thee. Much more ought we Little Folks to imagine, that when we have arrived unto any thing of the World, the Almighty God says unto us, Tis for the Sake and the Service of my Israel, that I have Blessed thee. Shall I utter a word beyond any that has yet passed from me? We are then to be Sensible of what we read about our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, in Eph. 1.22. God hath put all things under His Feet:
and for Israel mine Elect, I have called thee. Much more ought we Little Folks to imagine, that when we have arrived unto any thing of the World, the Almighty God Says unto us, This for the Sake and the Service of my Israel, that I have Blessed thee. Shall I utter a word beyond any that has yet passed from me? We Are then to be Sensible of what we read about our Lord jesus christ Himself, in Ephesians 1.22. God hath put all things under His Feet:
What for? It followes, And gave Him to be Head over all things to the Church What a thing is here? It seems that our Lord Jesus is made Heir of all things, and has the Government of the whole World put into His Hands, (in part) that so the People of God may thereby be Served & Saved forever more,
What for? It follows, And gave Him to be Head over all things to the Church What a thing is Here? It seems that our Lord jesus is made Heir of all things, and has the Government of the Whole World put into His Hands, (in part) that so the People of God may thereby be Served & Saved forever more,
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Thirdly, The Glory of God, gives them a Concernment in our All. 'Tis the Name worn by the People of God in Isa. 46.13. Israel, my Glory. The Lord our God has more glory from His People, than from all the Visible World besides.
Thirdly, The Glory of God, gives them a Concernment in our All. It's the Name worn by the People of God in Isaiah 46.13. Israel, my Glory. The Lord our God has more glory from His People, than from all the Visible World beside.
Lastly, The Wrong we have done to the People of God, Enables them to Demand our All. What is it that brings Distress or Danger upon the People of God? It is, Our Sin. We, by our Sins have had an Hand in all the Inconveniencies, which put the People of God upon calling for our Help? How shall we then repair this Wrong,
Lastly, The Wrong we have done to the People of God, Enables them to Demand our All. What is it that brings Distress or Danger upon the People of God? It is, Our Sin. We, by our Sins have had an Hand in all the Inconveniences, which put the People of God upon calling for our Help? How shall we then repair this Wrong,
but by profering our All, to bring them out of their Distressed Plight? Hence came that carriage of David, in 2 Sam 24.17. He said, 〈 ◊ 〉 have sinned; but these Sheep, what have they done? Let thy Hand, I pray thee, be against m.
but by proffering our All, to bring them out of their Distressed Plighted? Hence Come that carriage of David, in 2 Same 24.17. He said, 〈 ◊ 〉 have sinned; but these Sheep, what have they done? Let thy Hand, I pray thee, be against m.
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O 'tis a most unaccountable Baseness; and the mouth of our God hath stigmatized it with the characters of most horrible Woes; as in Amos 6.6. Wo to them, that are not grieved for the Affil•ction of Joseph!
Oh it's a most unaccountable Baseness; and the Mouth of our God hath stigmatized it with the characters of most horrible Woes; as in Amos 6.6. Woe to them, that Are not grieved for the Affil•ction of Joseph!
First, At All Times we should Employ our All for the People of God It should be our Ambition to be as the Blessed Bradford was, Always doing of Good with Tongues,
First, At All Times we should Employ our All for the People of God It should be our Ambition to be as the Blessed Bradford was, Always doing of Good with Tongues,
The Church of God, is well worth our Serving; next unto the Man Christ Jesus, it is the Noblest Creature that ever was formed by the powerful and Curious Hand of the Great God that formed all things.
The Church of God, is well worth our Serving; next unto the Man christ jesus, it is the Noblest Creature that ever was formed by the powerful and Curious Hand of the Great God that formed all things.
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There is not an Angel in Heaven, but what would g adly wait upon the smallest and poorest Member in the Church-Mystical; even so, the Little Ones have their Angels.
There is not an Angel in Heaven, but what would g adly wait upon the Smallest and Poorest Member in the Church-Mystical; even so, the Little Ones have their Angels.
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Will they Venture All? No, they study for nothing but to Save One: And if God have Raised up some Extraordinary Person, to Venture His All, for the Deliverance of His Afflicted Countrey, perhaps all the Thanks that they give him is, Who bid him do it? Will they Venture All? No, They Refuse All,
Will they Venture All? No, they study for nothing but to Save One: And if God have Raised up Some Extraordinary Person, to Venture His All, for the Deliverance of His Afflicted Country, perhaps all the Thanks that they give him is, Who bid him do it? Will they Venture All? No, They Refuse All,
how to Do nothing at all; and tho' they can spend many Pounds in a year upon a pernicious Lust, yet a Summe not capable of so High a Denomination exacted by a Reasonable Tax, is with them an Oppression which (because they are far from Wise) does make them Mad. What would they be at? They would not care tho' the Houses of their Neighbours were Burnt,
how to Do nothing At all; and though they can spend many Pounds in a year upon a pernicious Lust, yet a Sum not capable of so High a Denomination exacted by a Reasonable Tax, is with them an Oppression which (Because they Are Far from Wise) does make them Mad. What would they be At? They would not care though the Houses of their Neighbours were Burned,
What would they have? They subordinate their All, to this mighty Thing, that they may sleep like the Toad, (I have now found a comparison for them!) with Claws full of the Dust which is in the Belly of the Earth.
What would they have? They subordinate their All, to this mighty Thing, that they may sleep like the Toad, (I have now found a comparison for them!) with Claws full of the Dust which is in the Belly of the Earth.
I krow a Countrey in the World, that can afford many Effectual Expositors upon that memorable Text. God grant that the last Dayes of New-England may not now be Running;
I krow a Country in the World, that can afford many Effectual Expositors upon that memorable Text. God grant that the last Days of New england may not now be Running;
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The men of Succoth and Penuel, would do nothing for Supporting the Army that was going against the Midianites. No, said they Let such and such Towns bear all the Charges, if they will:
The men of Succoth and Penuel, would do nothing for Supporting the Army that was going against the midianites. No, said they Let such and such Towns bear all the Charges, if they will:
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and what Security can they have against the Desolating strokes of That? When 'twas Judged that some of the Provinces in Israel were breaking off from the Rest,
and what Security can they have against the Desolating Strokes of That? When 'twas Judged that Some of the Provinces in Israel were breaking off from the Rest,
and setting up for themselves, and intending no more to bear the Name of The united Colonies; What said the man of God unto them, in Numb. 32 23. Behold, yee have Sinned against the Lord;
and setting up for themselves, and intending no more to bear the Name of The united Colonies; What said the man of God unto them, in Numb. 32 23. Behold, ye have Sinned against the Lord;
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and be sure your Sin will find you out. It was a Note in a great Song, Judg. 5.23. Curse yee Meroz, said the Angel of the Lord, Curse ye bitterly the Inhabitants thereof.
and be sure your since will find you out. It was a Note in a great Song, Judges 5.23. Curse ye Meroz, said the Angel of the Lord, Curse you bitterly the Inhabitants thereof.
Why, what had they done, that the Bitter waters of Jealousy and Consumption must in this large Quantity be got ready for them? How many Men had they kill'd? and how many Towns had they burn'd? Alas, There is nothing of all th••, their Fault was this, Because they came not unto the Help of the Lord, against the Mighty.
Why, what had they done, that the Bitter waters of Jealousy and Consumption must in this large Quantity be god ready for them? How many Men had they killed? and how many Towns had they burned? Alas, There is nothing of all th••, their Fault was this, Because they Come not unto the Help of the Lord, against the Mighty.
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Who are those that shall perish for ever? Why, They are the Men that can't Venture. We find, in Rev. 21.8. The Fearful, to be the First in the Roll of them that shall go into the Lake which burns with Fire and Brimstone;
Who Are those that shall perish for ever? Why, They Are the Men that can't Venture. We find, in Rev. 21.8. The Fearful, to be the First in the Roll of them that shall go into the Lake which burns with Fire and Brimstone;
The Nation and Kingdom, that will not serve thee (the people of God) shall perish. If a Nation, a Kingdom, How much more must the Unserviceable Person Look to be served so? Consider 2. A private Spirit, is very far from a Christian Spirit. It was the great Rule of the Primitive Christianity, in 1 Cor. 10.24. Let no man seek his own, but every man Anothers Wealth.
The nation and Kingdom, that will not serve thee (the people of God) shall perish. If a nation, a Kingdom, How much more must the Unserviceable Person Look to be served so? Consider 2. A private Spirit, is very Far from a Christian Spirit. It was the great Rule of the Primitive Christianity, in 1 Cor. 10.24. Let no man seek his own, but every man Another's Wealth.
But of what Spirit then are they, that cannot part with any Riches for the Benefit of their Neighbourhood? It was the Spirit of Paul, in Rom. 9.3. I could wish that my self were Accursed from Christ, for my Brethren.
But of what Spirit then Are they, that cannot part with any Riches for the Benefit of their Neighbourhood? It was the Spirit of Paul, in Rom. 9.3. I could wish that my self were Accursed from christ, for my Brothers.
What Spirit are they then of, that cannot bear to see themselves a jot the poorer or the Meaner for their Brethren? In the Primitive Jerusal•m, they had, All things in Common. And a Readiness to Communicate is but agreeable to all the Children of that First Christian Church, which was, The Mother of us all.
What Spirit Are they then of, that cannot bear to see themselves a jot the Poorer or the Meaner for their Brothers? In the Primitive Jerusal•m, they had, All things in Common. And a Readiness to Communicate is but agreeable to all the Children of that First Christian Church, which was, The Mother of us all.
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When he Looks upon the People of God, he thinks, These are my Brethren, they and I have the same Father; He also thinks, These are my Companions, I hope to dwell with them throughout Eternal Ages.
When he Looks upon the People of God, he thinks, These Are my Brothers, they and I have the same Father; He also thinks, These Are my Sodales, I hope to dwell with them throughout Eternal Ages.
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as Davids was to Jonathan. This is indeed the Mark, the Sign, which a true Child of God may be known withal; as in 1 John 3.14. We know that we have passed from Death unto Life, because we Lo•• the Brethren.
as Davids was to Johnathan. This is indeed the Mark, the Signen, which a true Child of God may be known withal; as in 1 John 3.14. We know that we have passed from Death unto Life, Because we Lo•• the Brothers.
Deduction. II. How Sinful, How Woful, How Wicked then are They, that will not forego, what is worse then Nothing, to Serve the people of God! If we are to Venture All, what are they who will not Forego Sin, which is worse than Nothing that the people of God may not thereby be Ruined? If we are to Venture a Life, Surely, we are much more to give up a Lust, when the Service of Gods people call us thereunto.
Deduction. II How Sinful, How Woeful, How Wicked then Are They, that will not forego, what is Worse then Nothing, to Serve the people of God! If we Are to Venture All, what Are they who will not Forego since, which is Worse than Nothing that the people of God may not thereby be Ruined? If we Are to Venture a Life, Surely, we Are much more to give up a Lust, when the Service of God's people call us thereunto.
I am to tell you, That this is the Language of your Impenitency, and Blush you not? When the Roman Emperour uppraided his General Terrentius, for the Loosing of a Battel, he reply'd Sir, I must tell you, that it is you that lost the Day for us, by your open Fighting against the God of Heaven as you do.
I am to tell you, That this is the Language of your Impenitency, and Blush you not? When the Roman Emperor uppraided his General Terentius, for the Losing of a Battle, he replied Sir, I must tell you, that it is you that lost the Day for us, by your open Fighting against the God of Heaven as you do.
but your unsubdued Sins are those which breed all our Discontents. These, They are the Accursed Things, which make you the Achans of the whole Congregation.
but your unsubdued Sins Are those which breed all our Discontents. These, They Are the Accursed Things, which make you the Achans of the Whole Congregation.
You often ask, What Newes? and long to hear of, All Peace. But I say, What Peace as long as your Notorious and allowed Abominations are Continued? Let Them go, and All will be Peace in a Little while.
You often ask, What News? and long to hear of, All Peace. But I say, What Peace as long as your Notorious and allowed Abominations Are Continued? Let Them go, and All will be Peace in a Little while.
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The Honourable General Chart of this Colony, have newly Published a very Serious and Solemn Proclamation, warning all Offendors against the Lawes of Sobriety, to mend their manners,
The Honourable General Chart of this Colony, have newly Published a very Serious and Solemn Proclamation, warning all Offenders against the Laws of Sobriety, to mend their manners,
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and of all their unhappy Neighbours? The Word of our God unto us all, is, that in Jer. 18.11. Behold, I frame evil against you, and devise a Device against you;
and of all their unhappy Neighbours? The Word of our God unto us all, is, that in Jer. 18.11. Behold, I frame evil against you, and devise a Device against you;
But how lamentable then is the Condition of Them, that venture their All, against the People of God! Such Fools there are in the World; malicious and prodigious Fools indeed!
But how lamentable then is the Condition of Them, that venture their All, against the People of God! Such Fools there Are in the World; malicious and prodigious Fools indeed!
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Such an One was that Fool-hardy Monarch, the King of Egypt, that would Venture His All, into the very bottom of the Red-sea, rather than leave the people of God unpursued.
Such an One was that Foolhardy Monarch, the King of Egypt, that would Venture His All, into the very bottom of the Red sea, rather than leave the people of God unpursued.
How many are there, that will venture their very All, for the Disturbing and Oppressing of them, concerning whom the God of Heaven said, Long ago, Touch them not; Do them no Harm!
How many Are there, that will venture their very All, for the Disturbing and Oppressing of them, Concerning whom the God of Heaven said, Long ago, Touch them not; Do them no Harm!
All the Four Monarchies of the World, have Tumbled into Confusion, for their Enmity, to that People, who are yet to make the Fifth. To seek the Harm of this people, is to make an Impotent Assault and Batt'ry upon the Omnipotent God Himself:
All the Four Monarchies of the World, have Tumbled into Confusion, for their Enmity, to that People, who Are yet to make the Fifth. To seek the Harm of this people, is to make an Impotent Assault and Battery upon the Omnipotent God Himself:
but, Wo did ever harden himself against God and prosper? Poor, Unworthy, Unthankful New-England, has long had Experience of such Disappointments befalling of its Venturesome Enemies.
but, Woe did ever harden himself against God and prosper? Poor, Unworthy, Unthankful New england, has long had Experience of such Disappointments befalling of its Venturesome Enemies.
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I ask your pardon, that the Sudden Impression of those Newes upon me, has been so violent, as to force my (tis possible, Too Rash ) Thoughts thus to another Theme than that which I had been preparing for you.
I ask your pardon, that the Sudden Impression of those News upon me, has been so violent, as to force my (this possible, Too Rash) Thoughts thus to Another Theme than that which I had been preparing for you.
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But, as the most of those places which the Devastations of the last year fell upon, were the more Pagan Skirts of New-England, where no Minister of God was countenanced;
But, as the most of those places which the Devastations of the last year fell upon, were the more Pagan Skirts of New england, where no Minister of God was countenanced;
and that very place which is just now Assaulted and Consumed, has had upon it the Infamy of a most Heathenish Disrespect unto a Ministry; so, on the other side, I cannot speak in any Assembly, where a Preacher of the Gospel may hope for a more Candid and Courteous Acceptance,
and that very place which is just now Assaulted and Consumed, has had upon it the Infamy of a most Heathenish Disrespect unto a Ministry; so, on the other side, I cannot speak in any Assembly, where a Preacher of the Gospel may hope for a more Candid and Courteous Acceptance,
God forbid, that the Description of the New-Englandmen, should at any Time, and much more at This, be That in Phil. 2.21. All seek their own. We have at this Time, a great Service to be done for their Majesties:
God forbid, that the Description of the New-Englandmen, should At any Time, and much more At This, be That in Philip 2.21. All seek their own. We have At this Time, a great Service to be done for their Majesties:
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and this, not only by Securing their Interest in this large Territory, and Consequently in all America, but also by making a brisk Salley forth upon the French Territories, which must else be a Perpetual obstacle to the Thriving of these Plantations.
and this, not only by Securing their Interest in this large Territory, and Consequently in all America, but also by making a brisk Sally forth upon the French Territories, which must Else be a Perpetual obstacle to the Thriving of these Plantations.
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we are now invited unto their Service in the latter of them, notwithstanding that the Dissensions that have been sown among us by the Reliques of our late Oppressors have so much enfeebled us.
we Are now invited unto their Service in the latter of them, notwithstanding that the Dissensions that have been sown among us by the Relics of our late Oppressors's have so much enfeebled us.
But that which will make my Application unto you at this time, yet more Pungent, is, That we are undone if we do not now venture our All. Consider 1. We are Precipitated into such Destress and Danger, as we have never seen before;
But that which will make my Application unto you At this time, yet more Pungent, is, That we Are undone if we do not now venture our All. Consider 1. We Are Precipitated into such Distress and Danger, as we have never seen before;
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Wherefore He is now come forth against us, with an Ax, a French ax, accompanied with Indian Hatchets; and our very Root is like to receive the strokes thereof.
Wherefore He is now come forth against us, with an Ax, a French ax, accompanied with Indian Hatchet's; and our very Root is like to receive the Strokes thereof.
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Tis wonderful if the Sentence upon the Barren Fig-tree, be not pass'd upon us, Cut them down! with an eye to the Execution of that Sentence upon the Jewes, we find mentioned, in Isai. 66 6. A Voice from the City, a Voice from the Temple, a Voice of the Lord.
This wondered if the Sentence upon the Barren Fig tree, be not passed upon us, cut them down! with an eye to the Execution of that Sentence upon the Jews, we find mentioned, in Isaiah 66 6. A Voice from the city, a Voice from the Temple, a Voice of the Lord.
there is a Voice from the North, a Voice from the East, a Voice from the West; a Voice, as Loud as that in the Heavens, which gave Terrour to all this Land a few Months ago.
there is a Voice from the North, a Voice from the East, a Voice from the West; a Voice, as Loud as that in the Heavens, which gave Terror to all this Land a few Months ago.
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What says this Voice, but this, They are going to be Cut down for ever. This is the Voice of the Combinations, which our Adversaries have made against us;
What Says this Voice, but this, They Are going to be cut down for ever. This is the Voice of the Combinations, which our Adversaries have made against us;
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Tis, That if the Blessed God intend that the Divel shall keep America during the Happy Chiliad which His Church is now very quickly Entring into, (I say, very quickly, for tis now past Question with me, That the Second Wo is past;
This, That if the Blessed God intend that the devil shall keep America during the Happy Chiliad which His Church is now very quickly Entering into, (I say, very quickly, for this now past Question with me, That the Second Woe is past;
The Question which we have now before us, in short is This, Whether we will venture All, with an Hope to Preserve All, or Whether we will keep All, with an Assurance to Loose All, by doing so. Consider 2. Tis a Precious People of God, which the present Exigencies press us to the Serving of.
The Question which we have now before us, in short is This, Whither we will venture All, with an Hope to Preserve All, or Whither we will keep All, with an Assurance to Lose All, by doing so. Consider 2. This a Precious People of God, which the present Exigencies press us to the Serving of.
Who would not Serve such at People? It was an Expression used once by a most hearty Servant of New-England, (the Honourable William Stoughton ) to a very gerat Assembly, God Sifted Three Nations, that He might bring choice Grain into this Wilderness.
Who would not Serve such At People? It was an Expression used once by a most hearty Servant of New england, (the Honourable William Stoughton) to a very gerat Assembly, God Sifted Three nations, that He might bring choice Grain into this Wilderness.
If New-England miscarry, there will then fall some Thousands of People that Love the Lord Jesus Christ in Sincerity, and that are affectionately Acknowledging of Him in all their ways.
If New england miscarry, there will then fallen Some Thousands of People that Love the Lord jesus christ in Sincerity, and that Are affectionately Acknowledging of Him in all their ways.
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But if Things go well with New-England, there will Myriads of Praises be continually going up from hence unto the God of our Fathers. Our God will be Praised here,
But if Things go well with New england, there will Myriads of Praises be continually going up from hence unto the God of our Father's. Our God will be Praised Here,
If Heaven will Rejoice at the Destruction of Antichrist, it will also Rejoice at the Deliverance of New-England, which tho it be in the same Latitude with Italy, is yet among the Sincerest of its Antipodes. In the Day when poor New-England shall be delivered from its present Extremities,
If Heaven will Rejoice At the Destruction of Antichrist, it will also Rejoice At the Deliverance of New england, which though it be in the same Latitude with Italy, is yet among the Sincerest of its Antipodes. In the Day when poor New england shall be Delivered from its present Extremities,
and Heaven will then Ring with Triumphant Praises to the great Saviour of New-England, who can withold his All from the Service of such a People? Me thinks, I should say as the Martyr once, A loss, That I have but one Life to loose!
and Heaven will then Ring with Triumphant Praises to the great Saviour of New england, who can withhold his All from the Service of such a People? Me thinks, I should say as the Martyr once, A loss, That I have but one Life to lose!
and That is it which now calls for our Venture of our All. The Psalmist could say, in Psal. 122. •. Because of the House of the Lord our God, I will seek thy Good.
and That is it which now calls for our Venture of our All. The Psalmist could say, in Psalm 122. •. Because of the House of the Lord our God, I will seek thy Good.
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Why, There is among us, The House of the Lord our God. And this is indeed the Real Cause, of our having been so maligned, hated, vexed, as we have been.
Why, There is among us, The House of the Lord our God. And this is indeed the Real Cause, of our having been so maligned, hated, vexed, as we have been.
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The Controversy between Us and Them is now brought unto that Narrow, in Exod. 32.26. Who is on the Lords side? Even so, Who is for Jesus, against Satan, and, who is for the true Christian, Protestant Religion, against Popery and Paganism? You must now venture for one of those.
The Controversy between Us and Them is now brought unto that Narrow, in Exod 32.26. Who is on the lords side? Even so, Who is for jesus, against Satan, and, who is for the true Christian, Protestant Religion, against Popery and Paganism? You must now venture for one of those.
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How Much is ventured by how Many, Against the People of God? This was That which the Psalmist was not a little quickned with; in Psal. 119.139. My zeal hath consumed me, because my Enemies have forgotten thy words.
How Much is ventured by how Many, Against the People of God? This was That which the Psalmist was not a little quickened with; in Psalm 119.139. My zeal hath consumed me, Because my Enemies have forgotten thy words.
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and shall we venture Nothing on the other side? If an Haman can disburse, above eighteen hundred thousand pounds, if I miscount it not, that he might bring an horrid Rout upon the People of God;
and shall we venture Nothing on the other side? If an Haman can disburse, above eighteen hundred thousand pounds, if I miscount it not, that he might bring an horrid Rout upon the People of God;
and shall an Esther now, altogether hold her peace? Or shall we hug our Dust so fast as to let go none of it for the Deliverance of this people? There are Tumultuous and Obstreperous persons (such Haman signifies in English) who stick at nothing for the mischief of this people;
and shall an Esther now, altogether hold her peace? Or shall we hug our Dust so fast as to let go none of it for the Deliverance of this people? There Are Tumultuous and Obstreperous Persons (such Haman signifies in English) who stick At nothing for the mischief of this people;
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& shall we stick at any thing for their Service? Men will Expose themselves to Beggary, to Discredit, to untimely Death, and to Eternal Damnation, that they may compass their Mischievous Devices; very shameful will be our Crime,
& shall we stick At any thing for their Service? Men will Expose themselves to Beggary, to Discredit, to untimely Death, and to Eternal Damnation, that they may compass their Mischievous Devices; very shameful will be our Crime,
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Let us be One and All, that we may the more chearfully and Readily Venture our All. Alas, For the Divisions of New-England, we have great Searchings of Heart!
Let us be One and All, that we may the more cheerfully and Readily Venture our All. Alas, For the Divisions of New england, we have great Searchings of Heart!
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What a sickly, yea, what a Rotten Body have we, if our Flesh Rankle and Fester for a meer scratch of a Pin? We have been giving our little scratches to one another,
What a sickly, yea, what a Rotten Body have we, if our Flesh Rankle and Fester for a mere scratch of a Pin? We have been giving our little Scratches to one Another,
Have done then, with all this wrath. Methinks, the Bell Rings very loud, that calls upon us, to put out all our Fires! When the poor Spanards at Lima t'other day, felt the beginnings of an hideous Earthquake round about them, one of the first things in their agonies was, To make Reconciliations. May our Heart quake at this Day, put us upon doing so.
Have done then, with all this wrath. Methinks, the Bell Rings very loud, that calls upon us, to put out all our Fires! When the poor Spanards At Lima tother day, felt the beginnings of an hideous Earthquake round about them, one of the First things in their agonies was, To make Reconciliations. May our Heart quake At this Day, put us upon doing so.
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Let us, in short, sacrifice all but Conscience, to peace among our selves Even, the Law it self, notwithstanding the Exact Regard which ought to be had unto it, I say, the Law it self in some Circumstances and Punctilio's, gives way to the publick safety, which is the supream Law of all It was against Law, for Esther to venture upon what she did:
Let us, in short, sacrifice all but Conscience, to peace among our selves Even, the Law it self, notwithstanding the Exact Regard which ought to be had unto it, I say, the Law it self in Some circumstances and Punctilio's, gives Way to the public safety, which is the supreme Law of all It was against Law, for Esther to venture upon what she did:
How much more, must our Will, and Humour, and Passion give way to the Good of the whole? My Brethren, The Canaanite and the Perizzite, is coming into the Land;
How much more, must our Will, and Humour, and Passion give Way to the Good of the Whole? My Brothers, The Canaanite and the Perizzite, is coming into the Land;
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Let Mordecai have the Dispose of Us & our All. Our God has blessed this People with Prudent, Patient, Pious RULERS, to whom there belongs that Character of Mordecai in Esther 10.3. Seeking the Welfare of his Brethren and speaking peace to all his Seed.
Let Mordecai have the Dispose of Us & our All. Our God has blessed this People with Prudent, Patient, Pious RULERS, to whom there belongs that Character of Mordecai in Esther 10.3. Seeking the Welfare of his Brothers and speaking peace to all his Seed.
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The Disrespect cast upon Government, has been the thing that has made naked those parts of the Country which most of our Disasters have Light upon and those Troublesome and Implacable persons that seek to Enfeeble the Authority into an incapacity of Action at such a time as this, are to be stigmatized as Men far from seeking the Welfare of the Children of Israel.
The Disrespect cast upon Government, has been the thing that has made naked those parts of the Country which most of our Disasters have Light upon and those Troublesome and Implacable Persons that seek to Enfeeble the authority into an incapacity of Actium At such a time as this, Are to be stigmatized as Men Far from seeking the Welfare of the Children of Israel.
Instead of praying to God for the Direction of our Government, at this Extraordinary time, we spend our time in Fretting and Railing at them; Nothing they do can please.
Instead of praying to God for the Direction of our Government, At this Extraordinary time, we spend our time in Fretting and Railing At them; Nothing they do can please.
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But I pray, Are we not all in a Storm? And have not our own Votes placed at the Helm, those worthy persons, that are in this Juncture at it? What? would Every man think to Steer the Vessel? I can tell you, That you would soon bee weary of it.
But I pray, are we not all in a Storm? And have not our own Votes placed At the Helm, those worthy Persons, that Are in this Juncture At it? What? would Every man think to Steer the Vessel? I can tell you, That you would soon be weary of it.
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I know not whether we have never been too like Issachar, for any other Quality; but I would we were like Issachar for that in 1 Chron. 12.22. they had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do;
I know not whither we have never been too like Issachar, for any other Quality; but I would we were like Issachar for that in 1 Chronicles 12.22. they had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to doe;
and the Love of it, will be a Root of all Evil to us But, is not the Spell over, is not the Charm broken yet? Methinks, the Enchantment should be Dissolved by the other Devils, that are coming to take This away.
and the Love of it, will be a Root of all Evil to us But, is not the Spell over, is not the Charm broken yet? Methinks, the Enchantment should be Dissolved by the other Devils, that Are coming to take This away.
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May we become Like Strangers in the World? We shall be as ready to dispose well of our All, as the Psalmist was, who could say, in Psal 39 6, 12, They are disquieted in vain, who heap up Riches,
May we become Like Strangers in the World? We shall be as ready to dispose well of our All, as the Psalmist was, who could say, in Psalm 39 6, 12, They Are disquieted in vain, who heap up Riches,
this will encline us to make Right Ventures of our All. The Dutch have a saying, which ought to find a Room with us, He that hath Lost his Mony, hath Lost Nothing;
this will incline us to make Right Ventures of our All. The Dutch have a saying, which ought to find a Room with us, He that hath Lost his Money, hath Lost Nothing;
We shall then be Like those, of whom 'twas said in Heb 10 34. Ye took joyfully the spoiling of your Goods, knowing in your selves, that you in Heaven have a better and an Enduring Substance.
We shall then be Like those, of whom 'twas said in Hebrew 10 34. You took joyfully the spoiling of your Goods, knowing in your selves, that you in Heaven have a better and an Enduring Substance.
Let us not Lose our Time, that we may not Lose our All, when we venture All We may say, with a speci•• ••gard unto This Time, as in Eph. 5 15. Redeem the 〈 ◊ 〉 because the Days are Evil. Every thing loudly calls upon us, Make haste. It was a wonder, that All was 〈 ◊ 〉 Lost;
Let us not Loose our Time, that we may not Loose our All, when we venture All We may say, with a speci•• ••gard unto This Time, as in Ephesians 5 15. redeem the 〈 ◊ 〉 Because the Days Are Evil. Every thing loudly calls upon us, Make haste. It was a wonder, that All was 〈 ◊ 〉 Lost;
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when, as in Judg. 5.16, 17. Some Abode a••ng the Sheep-folde, and others were intent upon Trading and Shipping, tho' the Canaanites were upon their Backs.
when, as in Judges 5.16, 17. some Abided a••ng the Sheepfold, and Others were intent upon Trading and Shipping, though the Canaanites were upon their Backs.
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if God have determined the Consuming of this place, He will first kill them that He shall find so standing in the Gap. But O that I may Dy standing there! perhaps, it may Cost some of us our Lives, that God may, Make a way for his Anger;
if God have determined the Consuming of this place, He will First kill them that He shall find so standing in the Gap. But O that I may Die standing there! perhaps, it may Cost Some of us our Lives, that God may, Make a Way for his Anger;
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but it will cost us our Souls, if by our Negligence, we Leave a way for that Anger. Come then, Betake your selves to zealous Prayers in every place, Those of you that never yet made one Hearty Prayer, for Goos sake; now Begin.
but it will cost us our Souls, if by our Negligence, we Leave a Way for that Anger. Come then, Betake your selves to zealous Prayers in every place, Those of you that never yet made one Hearty Prayer, for Goose sake; now Begin.
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may our publick Lectures, and our private Meetings in all places be turned into Days of Prayer. A successful Battel once Commenced with that Watch-word, Now for the Fruit of prayer!
may our public Lectures, and our private Meetings in all places be turned into Days of Prayer. A successful Battle once Commenced with that Watchword, Now for the Fruit of prayer!
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