The serviceable man a discourse made unto the General Court of the Massachusets Colony, New-England, at the anniversary election, 28d. 3m. 1690 / by Cotton Mather ...
as no less a part of your Obedience to their Majesties, who up•n the Address of our Convention to Them, Declaring, That they accepted Government of this People according to the Rules of the Charter, did in answer thereunto, Order A Continuance in the Administration thereof:
as no less a part of your obedience to their Majesties, who up•n the Address of our Convention to Them, Declaring, That they accepted Government of this People according to the Rules of the Charter, did in answer thereunto, Order A Continuance in the Administration thereof:
In the Words now Read, we find not only the Prayer, but also the Picture of a no less worthy than famous Magistrate, and it will be no unprofitable Meditation, to reflect a• little upon the occasion of it.
In the Words now Read, we find not only the Prayer, but also the Picture of a no less worthy than famous Magistrate, and it will be no unprofitable Meditation, to reflect a• little upon the occasion of it.
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The Truth and Manner of the Return which the Jews made out of their Babylonish Captivity, had been declared in a Book written by Ezra, a great Man greatly concern'd in that Return But the Fruit and Event of it is now related, in a Supplement unto that History, written by Nehemiah a Renowned Governour of tha• Restored People;
The Truth and Manner of the Return which the jews made out of their Babylonish Captivity, had been declared in a Book written by Ezra, a great Man greatly concerned in that Return But the Fruit and Event of it is now related, in a Supplement unto that History, written by Nehemiah a Renowned Governor of tha• Restored People;
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for whom it was no mor• improper to Record His own Acts, than it was for the Great Julius Caesar to write his Commentaries. This inspired Historian, was doubtless a very young man,
for whom it was no mor• improper to Record His own Acts, than it was for the Great Julius Caesar to write his Commentaries. This inspired Historian, was doubtless a very young man,
The good Providence of God, had made this Nehemiah, a blessed Instrument of Rebuilding and Resettling Jerusalem, which had been miserably Ruined by Chaldean Invasions and Oppressions;
The good Providence of God, had made this Nehemiah, a blessed Instrument of Rebuilding and Resettling Jerusalem, which had been miserably Ruined by Chaldean Invasions and Oppressions;
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from whence, in the twelfth year of his Government, he goes back into Persia, where he had been an eminent Officer in the Court of Artaxerxes Longimanus; but from thence he soon repeats his Journey of above nine hundred miles, and revisits his beloved Jerusalem, with a new Commission, by vertue of which he sets himself to Redress divers Disorders, under which that little Common-wealth was labouring.
from whence, in the twelfth year of his Government, he Goes back into Persiam, where he had been an eminent Officer in the Court of Artaxerxes Longimanus; but from thence he soon repeats his Journey of above nine hundred miles, and revisits his Beloved Jerusalem, with a new Commission, by virtue of which he sets himself to Redress diverse Disorders, under which that little Commonwealth was labouring.
The common People at this time were very Poor and Low; for they had usually many Children in their Families that call'd for more Bread than their single hands could purchase for them;
The Common People At this time were very Poor and Low; for they had usually many Children in their Families that called for more Bred than their single hands could purchase for them;
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Very loud complaints were now made, of these oppressions; whereupon the Governour called a General Court, and procured the Relaxation of these Difficulties;
Very loud complaints were now made, of these oppressions; whereupon the Governor called a General Court, and procured the Relaxation of these Difficulties;
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In the Speech which this Honourable Person made upon this occasion, he mentions his own Exemple as one Article, for the conviction of those who did in this time of Distress Exact upon their Neighbours.
In the Speech which this Honourable Person made upon this occasion, he mentions his own Exemple as one Article, for the conviction of those who did in this time of Distress Exact upon their Neighbours.
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They had just before been under a Governour who not only made his Domestick Expences to stand the People in Five Pounds a Day, besides large quantities of Pr•visions, for his Table;
They had just before been under a Governor who not only made his Domestic Expenses to stand the People in Five Pounds a Day, beside large quantities of Pr•visions, for his Table;
yea, He employed his own Servants in those matters for which there seem'd a lack of Hands; and He fed many scores above an hundred, of those that were proper Subjects for his Invitations, out of his own Estate.
yea, He employed his own Servants in those matters for which there seemed a lack of Hands; and He fed many scores above an hundred, of those that were proper Subject's for his Invitations, out of his own Estate.
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No prudent Magistrate needs to be told that he ought to be a Man of Prayer: They that are to Act for God in Government should very much Be With God in Devotion. One of the greatest Magistrates that ever lived, could give that account of himself, in Psal. 1094. I give my self unto Prayer:
No prudent Magistrate needs to be told that he ought to be a Man of Prayer: They that Are to Act for God in Government should very much Be With God in Devotion. One of the greatest Magistrates that ever lived, could give that account of himself, in Psalm 1094. I give my self unto Prayer:
but the Words in the Original are so •lliptical, as to be only thus much, I Prayer, as if he had been all made up of Prayer. Such a Magistrate was our Nehemiah here;
but the Words in the Original Are so •lliptical, as to be only thus much, I Prayer, as if he had been all made up of Prayer. Such a Magistrate was our Nehemiah Here;
This had he done! But then, Secondly, We have his joint Supplication and Expectation thereupon. Sais he, Think upon me, my God, for Good, according to all this.
This had he done! But then, Secondly, We have his joint Supplication and Expectation thereupon. Sais he, Think upon me, my God, for Good, according to all this.
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That Expression, Think upon me, may also be Translated, Remember me. And we may not imagine, that any thing is look'd for in a way of Merit, but all in a way of Mercy here.
That Expression, Think upon me, may also be Translated, remember me. And we may not imagine, that any thing is looked for in a Way of Merit, but all in a Way of Mercy Here.
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This prayer, is the Result of an observation made, upon that Goodness, and Kindness, Pitty, which appears in the usual Providence of the m•st High, towards them that are serviceable to the people of God. This then is our DOCTRINE.
This prayer, is the Result of an observation made, upon that goodness, and Kindness, Pity, which appears in the usual Providence of the m•st High, towards them that Are serviceable to the people of God. This then is our DOCTRINE.
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a people who have chosen the Lord Jesus for the Redeemer of their Souls; a people who have Believed and Practised according to the Scriptures of Truth:
a people who have chosen the Lord jesus for the Redeemer of their Souls; a people who have Believed and Practised according to the Scriptures of Truth:
we have now among the Gentiles, a Surrogate Israel. Such a people, and a Church of them too, there has been upon Earth, in all Ages Visible. If the Existence of such a people were ever to be questioned, it was when the barbarous and horrible Darkness of Popery, had covered the face of Europe; and yet even then too, we are not at a loss to find such a people, in the very Bowels of the Papal Empire. The Popish Historians themselves do confess, that the Waldenses were a people who from the very days of Constantine had withdrawn from the conceived Corruptions in the Apostatical Church of Rome. Nor were they called Waldenses, because Waldo was their Father,
we have now among the Gentiles, a Surrogate Israel. Such a people, and a Church of them too, there has been upon Earth, in all Ages Visible. If the Existence of such a people were ever to be questioned, it was when the barbarous and horrible Darkness of Popery, had covered the face of Europe; and yet even then too, we Are not At a loss to find such a people, in the very Bowels of the Papal Empire. The Popish Historians themselves do confess, that the Waldenses were a people who from the very days of Constantine had withdrawn from the conceived Corruptions in the Apostatical Church of Room. Nor were they called Waldenses, Because Waldo was their Father,
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but because they had their Dwel•ings in the Vallies, that are ever famous for them. A People, implies a Multitude of men, and therewithal some Combination or Association them.
but Because they had their Dwel•ings in the Valleys, that Are ever famous for them. A People, Implies a Multitude of men, and therewithal Some Combination or Association them.
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as to be Serviceable in, their Dissiculties It was for the Good of this people, that the Son of God, underwent all the Troubles and Sorrows of His deep Humiliation; and we are None of His, if we count it any Humiliation unto our selves, to do any thing that may be for the Good of such a people. III.
as to be Serviceable in, their Difficulties It was for the Good of this people, that the Son of God, underwent all the Troubles and Sorrows of His deep Humiliation; and we Are None of His, if we count it any Humiliation unto our selves, to do any thing that may be for the Good of such a people. III.
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When we enquire, What Aspect the Almighty bears unto us, or rather, What Aspect He makes us bear unto Him, we ask after His Thoughts concerning us. Well then;
When we inquire, What Aspect the Almighty bears unto us, or rather, What Aspect He makes us bear unto Him, we ask After His Thoughts Concerning us. Well then;
The Thoughts of God about the men that are serviceable to His people, are, For their Good; it imports, that God will favour such men as those, with such Acts of His,
The Thoughts of God about the men that Are serviceable to His people, Are, For their Good; it imports, that God will favour such men as those, with such Acts of His,
When Barnabas was endeavouring to be Serviceable with a very mighty Industry, there was that Thought presently entred in the Book of God upon him, in Acts 11. 24. He was a good man,
When Barnabas was endeavouring to be Serviceable with a very mighty Industry, there was that Thought presently entered in the Book of God upon him, in Acts 11. 24. He was a good man,
and such a Sympathy with His People, as will procure to a man, that place in the Divine Account, (1 John 3. 14.) This man is passed from Death to Life;
and such a sympathy with His People, as will procure to a man, that place in the Divine Account, (1 John 3. 14.) This man is passed from Death to Life;
Sec•n•ly, The Good Purpose which God fulfils to them, is a further part of the good Thoughts, which He has for the men that are Serviceable to His People.
Sec•n•ly, The Good Purpose which God fulfils to them, is a further part of the good Thoughts, which He has for the men that Are Serviceable to His People.
And who is the Faithful man, but one that studies to Do much for the People of God? Let us particularly put into our own Language, a few of those good Thoughts, which God will have concerning the men that are truly Serviceable.
And who is the Faithful man, but one that studies to Do much for the People of God? Let us particularly put into our own Language, a few of those good Thoughts, which God will have Concerning the men that Are truly Serviceable.
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Why That is the Good which God will Think to make such a man partaker of This man shall have that Liberty and Assurance which may enable him to call me HIS God.
Why That is the Good which God will Think to make such a man partaker of This man shall have that Liberty and Assurance which may enable him to call me HIS God.
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This is that which Divines have truly called, the Head, the Soul, the Substance, and the very Marrow of all the Covenant; and men that are very serviceable unto the People of God, are most eminently concerned in it.
This is that which Divines have truly called, the Head, the Soul, the Substance, and the very Marrow of all the Covenant; and men that Are very serviceable unto the People of God, Are most eminently concerned in it.
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As good and as great as the Infinite God is, He is All ours. The Serviceable man commonly ventures the Loss of all other things he spends his Time, Saps his Estate, expose his Esteem,
As good and as great as the Infinite God is, He is All ours. The Serviceable man commonly ventures the Loss of all other things he spends his Time, Saps his Estate, expose his Esteem,
hence ever now and then in the Scripture, when a man was beginning to be more eminently Serviceable unto the People of God, we find the Lord comforting him with such a word as that.
hence ever now and then in the Scripture, when a man was beginning to be more eminently Serviceable unto the People of God, we find the Lord comforting him with such a word as that.
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Secondly, Another Good Thought in the purposes of God, concerning them that are Serviceable to His People is, I will make that Serviceable Man to be an Honourable Man.
Secondly, another Good Thought in the Purposes of God, Concerning them that Are Serviceable to His People is, I will make that Serviceable Man to be an Honourable Man.
those Vassals of the Devil, cannot but be in a Hellish Rage at any man that shall be Serviceable unto the Flocks of the Lord Jesus, of whom they would fain make a prey.
those Vassals of the devil, cannot but be in a Hellish Rage At any man that shall be Serviceable unto the Flocks of the Lord jesus, of whom they would fain make a prey.
'Tis the property of those Tories, that as in Neh. 2. 10. It grieves them exceedingly, if there come a man to seek the Welfare of the Children of Israel.
It's the property of those Tories, that as in Neh 2. 10. It grieves them exceedingly, if there come a man to seek the Welfare of the Children of Israel.
Such a man shall be, The Song of the Drunkard, and those people whose Tongues are no Slander, will try whether a Slander can't be fastned on him by the venemous Tongues, which they use as, their own. An Athanasius must be called a Sathanasius; A Calvin shall be made a Name for a Dog; An Huss must be dressed with pourtraictures of Devils round about him;
Such a man shall be, The Song of the Drunkard, and those people whose Tongues Are no Slander, will try whither a Slander can't be fastened on him by the venomous Tongues, which they use as, their own. an Athanasius must be called a Athanasius; A calvin shall be made a Name for a Dog; an Huss must be dressed with pourtraictures of Devils round about him;
If a Jeremiah be drawn forth into Service, notwithstanding that excuse of his, I am a Child; he shall soon have cause for that complaint, in Jer. 20. 50 I heard the defaming of many, Report, say, they and we will Report it;
If a Jeremiah be drawn forth into Service, notwithstanding that excuse of his, I am a Child; he shall soon have cause for that complaint, in Jer. 20. 50 I herd the defaming of many, Report, say, they and we will Report it;
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if you will but form some Ill-Report, say they, Let us alone to blow it all about the Town ▪ Pardon me, that I enumerate This among the Honours of a Serviceable Man. I should seriously examine,
if you will but from Some Ill-Report, say they, Let us alone to blow it all about the Town ▪ Pardon me, that I enumerate This among the Honours of a Serviceable Man. I should seriously examine,
whether I had not been guilty of some great fault, if I should receive any Terms but those of Reproach from those Asps that rarely meet together but only to exchange Poisons with one another ▪ And the Apostles were of this Opinion long before me, in Acts 5. 41 They rejoyced, that they were counted worthy to suffer shame.
whither I had not been guilty of Some great fault, if I should receive any Terms but those of Reproach from those Asps that rarely meet together but only to exchange Poisons with one Another ▪ And the Apostles were of this Opinion long before me, in Acts 5. 41 They rejoiced, that they were counted worthy to suffer shame.
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very dishonourable was the Fate of an unhappy Prince, whose Name you know, in Jer. 22. 28 Is He a Vessel, wherein is no pleasure? wherefore they are cast out, he and his Seed.
very dishonourable was the Fate of an unhappy Prince, whose Name you know, in Jer. 22. 28 Is He a Vessel, wherein is no pleasure? Wherefore they Are cast out, he and his Seed.
They are the Atchievements or the Services of men, which afford unto them their only Honours. When the Honours of a worthy Person were to be recounted, we read in Acts 9. 39. They shew'd what she had made.
They Are the Achievements or the Services of men, which afford unto them their only Honours. When the Honours of a worthy Person were to be recounted, we read in Acts 9. 39. They showed what she had made.
It is not, what we have got, but it is what we have done, that renders us truly Honourable. Now this is the priviledg of the Serviceable Man; when once the Heart of a man comes to be set upon the doing of good, commonly the good God will say upon it, w•ll, it shall be so:
It is not, what we have god, but it is what we have done, that renders us truly Honourable. Now this is the privilege of the Serviceable Man; when once the Heart of a man comes to be Set upon the doing of good, commonly the good God will say upon it, w•ll, it shall be so:
and no perfume so sweet, as a good Reputation among them that have in them the Spirit of God. Austin I remember tells us, That the Emperour Theodosiu• reckoned this a greater Honour than his being Emperour. There is this peculiar Advantage in it, That the S•rviceable man, will have many vehement and effectual Prayers o• Righteous men, continually employ'd unto Heaven for him;
and no perfume so sweet, as a good Reputation among them that have in them the Spirit of God. Austin I Remember tells us, That the Emperor Theodosiu• reckoned this a greater Honour than his being Emperor. There is this peculiar Advantage in it, That the S•rviceable man, will have many vehement and effectual Prayers o• Righteous men, continually employed unto Heaven for him;
If such a Man come into a Sickness they'l pray him well again, as once they did Epaphroditus ▪ if he come into a Prison they'l pray him out again, as they did Peter once;
If such a Man come into a Sickness They'll pray him well again, as once they did Epaphroditus ▪ if he come into a Prison They'll pray him out again, as they did Peter once;
Were I to make my choice, I would rather abide with this poor Saint in his poor Cottage than in a Palace with any one of the Princes that I know of, at this day in the World.
Were I to make my choice, I would rather abide with this poor Saint in his poor Cottage than in a Palace with any one of the Princes that I know of, At this day in the World.
Th•s Honour will attend him, while he is Alive; but after he shall be Dead and Gone, his Honour shall still out-live his Funeral; with considerable Augmentations of it.
Th•s Honour will attend him, while he is Alive; but After he shall be Dead and Gone, his Honour shall still outlive his Funeral; with considerable Augmentations of it.
and we read of an Holy Minister, who had set himself to Serve the people of God, with great Hazard and Trouble, in the Princes Court, 2 Chron. 24. 16. They bu•ied him very Honourably, because he had done good in Israel.
and we read of an Holy Minister, who had Set himself to Serve the people of God, with great Hazard and Trouble, in the Princes Court, 2 Chronicles 24. 16. They bu•ied him very Honourably, Because he had done good in Israel.
Men that are greatly Servicea•le, have this Honour, tha• as •hey Live Desired, so, they Dy Lamented. The Tears of the most Honourable Peasons in the Kingdom were once dropt at the Death of a Prophet which had been the Chari•ts and Horsemea of Israel. A Serviceable Josiah, shall be Honoured at his Death, with a Mourning, bitter enough to be made a Proverb for future A•es.
Men that Are greatly Servicea•le, have this Honour, tha• as •hey Live Desired, so, they Die Lamented. The Tears of the most Honourable Peasons in the Kingdom were once dropped At the Death of a Prophet which had been the Chari•ts and Horsemea of Israel. A Serviceable Josiah, shall be Honoured At his Death, with a Mourning, bitter enough to be made a Proverb for future A•es.
A Serviceale David shall go home to God, but he Leaves a Son behind him, that shall do the mighty Service of building a Temple for the Lo•d ▪ This Honour of his Off-spring, is an Honour still unto the Serviceable man;
A Serviceale David shall go home to God, but he Leaves a Son behind him, that shall do the mighty Service of building a Temple for the Lo•d ▪ This Honour of his Offspring, is an Honour still unto the Serviceable man;
It is no li•tle Honour to us, When Those that are of us ▪ do build the old wast places, and serve the Generations that come after us. But this is not all.
It is no li•tle Honour to us, When Those that Are of us ▪ do built the old waste places, and serve the Generations that come After us. But this is not all.
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but we shall hear of it again, at Tha• Day, wh•ch, Do thou hasten, O our God! One of the chief Things then done in the New Jerusale•, will be to recount the Services that we •ave here been doing of;
but we shall hear of it again, At Tha• Day, wh•ch, Do thou hasten, Oh our God! One of the chief Things then done in the New Jerusale•, will be to recount the Services that we •ave Here been doing of;
Yea, you must permet me to tell you, Tha the Service which is now done, will be Requited with an Admission to a far greater Service in that great Day of God;
Yea, you must permet me to tell you, Than the Service which is now done, will be Requited with an Admission to a Far greater Service in that great Day of God;
as a mighty Standard Bearer, marching in the Head of them, will conduct and carry them away to those Heavenly Regions, where they shall be For ever with the Lord.
as a mighty Standard Bearer, marching in the Head of them, will conduct and carry them away to those Heavenly Regions, where they shall be For ever with the Lord.
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Says our Lord, in John 12 ▪ 26. Where I am, there shall my Servant be ▪ He will bring the Serviceable men, into those Regions of Light, where they shall be Vessels of Honour before the Immortal God for ever.
Says our Lord, in John 12 ▪ 26. Where I am, there shall my Servant be ▪ He will bring the Serviceable men, into those Regions of Light, where they shall be Vessels of Honour before the Immortal God for ever.
That I choose to Rank the Good Thoughts of our God, mostly under the Head of Honour, is but an Accommodation of my Discourse unto the work of the Day before us. But ▪ Thirdly, To speak summarily;
That I choose to Rank the Good Thoughts of our God, mostly under the Head of Honour, is but an Accommodation of my Discourse unto the work of the Day before us. But ▪ Thirdly, To speak summarily;
The serviceable man may be brought into sore straits; and indeed, whoever plunges himself into the Interests of mankind, must find himself enough perplexed and entangled with them.
The serviceable man may be brought into soar straits; and indeed, whoever plunges himself into the Interests of mankind, must find himself enough perplexed and entangled with them.
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The Beneficence of a serviceable man, renders him indeed the Genuine Child of such a Father. Hence they are also very Merciful and Bountiful and Compassionate Thoughts which God has for him.
The Beneficence of a serviceable man, renders him indeed the Genuine Child of such a Father. Hence they Are also very Merciful and Bountiful and Compassionate Thoughts which God has for him.
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they are Everlasting Thoughts. The Lord says, in Jer. 3•. 20. I Remember him still that is, f•r ever. The Blessed God never has cause to say, my purposes are broken off,
they Are Everlasting Thoughts. The Lord Says, in Jer. 3•. 20. I remember him still that is, f•r ever. The Blessed God never has cause to say, my Purposes Are broken off,
To say no more, God will so Think of the Serviceable man, as to Hear him, Save him, Own him, Do all for him, that his matters may require. He is one that has many Thoughts of God;
To say no more, God will so Think of the Serviceable man, as to Hear him, Save him, Own him, Do all for him, that his matters may require. He is one that has many Thoughts of God;
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It is reported of Tamerlain the War-like Scythian, that he had alwayes by him a Catalogue of the Services which any of his Followers had performed for him;
It is reported of Tamerlane the Warlike Scythian, that he had always by him a Catalogue of the Services which any of his Followers had performed for him;
Their Services are turned into Memorials; as 'twas said of old unto Cornelius: and accordingly, from the Hebrew word [ NONLATINALPHABET ] in my Text comes the Name of that Az•arab or Memorial which accompanied the Ancient Sacrificers.
Their Services Are turned into Memorials; as 'twas said of old unto Cornelius: and accordingly, from the Hebrew word [ ] in my Text comes the Name of that Az•arab or Memorial which accompanied the Ancient Sacrificers.
the State of the Countrey is to be as much my Text, as any Verse in the Fifth Chapter of Nehemiah. I behold a Representation of this Countrey within these Walls this day, with their Invitation, to speak unto them, in the Name of Him, that we own for our King, our Lord, our Law-Giver.
the State of the Country is to be as much my Text, as any Verse in the Fifth Chapter of Nehemiah. I behold a Representation of this Country within these Walls this day, with their Invitation, to speak unto them, in the Name of Him, that we own for our King, our Lord, our Law-Giver.
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The People of New-England are a People of God. There have been very critical and ingenious Attempts made by some Learned men to find lost Israel in America; tho' it be not easie to find any other Track of them, than this;
The People of New england Are a People of God. There have been very critical and ingenious Attempts made by Some Learned men to find lost Israel in America; though it be not easy to find any other Track of them, than this;
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and the Northern Indians of this mighty Continent are of a Scythian Original which will be almost as evident unto him, that shall read the Disquisitions of the Learned Hornius. But behold, you may see an Israel in America, by looking upon this Plantation;
and the Northern Indians of this mighty Continent Are of a Scythian Original which will be almost as evident unto him, that shall read the Disquisitions of the Learned Hornius. But behold, you may see an Israel in America, by looking upon this Plantation;
may Peace be upon this Israel of God! It is notorious, That a Settlement in this part of America, was first endeavoured by some that had no designs but those of a Secular Interest: but the God of Heaven blasted all those Designs,
may Peace be upon this Israel of God! It is notorious, That a Settlement in this part of America, was First endeavoured by Some that had no designs but those of a Secular Interest: but the God of Heaven blasted all those Designs,
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Until at length a number of Pious and Worthy men transplanted themselves into this Wilderness, with Designs of practising the Religion of the Lord Jesus here, without such Obstructions as in Europe they feared thereunto;
Until At length a number of Pious and Worthy men transplanted themselves into this Wilderness, with Designs of practising the Religion of the Lord jesus Here, without such Obstructions as in Europe they feared thereunto;
and then, the Great, God smil'd upon the undertaking with Mercies little sho•t of Miracles. Tis the prerogative of New-England above all the Countries of the world, That it is a Plantation for the Christian and Protestant Religion.
and then, the Great, God smiled upon the undertaking with mercies little sho•t of Miracles. This the prerogative of New england above all the Countries of the world, That it is a Plantation for the Christian and Protestant Religion.
there are I suppose, more than an Hundred of those Holy Societies among us, which would, in Luthers Judgment, render the meanest Village more glorious than an Ivory palace; in these Churches you may see Discipline managed, Heresy subdued, Prophaness opposed,
there Are I suppose, more than an Hundred of those Holy Societies among us, which would, in Luthers Judgement, render the Meanest Village more glorious than an Ivory palace; in these Churches you may see Discipline managed, Heresy subdued, Profaneness opposed,
if our Degeneracies cause you not quickly to Ioose the Sight. By our Profession a• least, there is Holiness to the Lord, written upon all the circumstances of this People;
if our Degeneracies cause you not quickly to Loose the Sighed. By our Profession a• least, there is Holiness to the Lord, written upon all the Circumstances of this People;
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What will be the Thoughts of our God concerning them that shall Do all they can Against His people here? The man that shall do Service for the people of God, has this wish going to Heaven for him, Remember me, O my God, concerning this.
What will be the Thoughts of our God Concerning them that shall Do all they can Against His people Here? The man that shall do Service for the people of God, has this wish going to Heaven for him, remember me, Oh my God, Concerning this.
Into the List of our present Enemies, who would not put those, who t' other Day, let fall their cursed and cruel Intimations, That it was convenient this Territory should be possessed by another people!
Into the List of our present Enemies, who would not put those, who to other Day, let fallen their cursed and cruel Intimations, That it was convenient this Territory should be possessed by Another people!
and those that have had the vanity to publish unto the World in Print, their Proposals, That the Religion •f this people made it unsafe to allow them here.
and those that have had the vanity to publish unto the World in Print, their Proposals, That the Religion •f this people made it unsafe to allow them Here.
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And with th•se, who would not reckon those Pagan and Popish Neighbours, that are making the Inroads of a Bloody War upon us? These are our Declared Enemies!
And with th•se, who would not reckon those Pagan and Popish Neighbours, that Are making the Inroads of a Bloody War upon us? These Are our Declared Enemies!
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But what were those Ends? The Question was of•en put unto our Pr•decessors, in Mat. 11. 7. What went ye out into the Wilderness to see? And the Answer to it, is not only too Excellent, but also too Notorious, to be dissembled ▪ Let all mankind know, That we came into the Wilderness, because we would quietly worship God, without that Episcopacy, that Common-Prayer, and those unwarrantable Ceremonies, which the Land of our Fathers Sepulchres, has been •efiled with, we came,
But what were those Ends? The Question was of•en put unto our Pr•decessors, in Mathew 11. 7. What went you out into the Wilderness to see? And the Answer to it, is not only too Excellent, but also too Notorious, to be dissembled ▪ Let all mankind know, That we Come into the Wilderness, Because we would quietly worship God, without that Episcopacy, that Common prayer, and those unwarrantable Ceremonies, which the Land of our Father's Sepulchres, has been •efiled with, we Come,
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or, those that shall go to Decoy them, and much more Compel them, unto those Remainders of Popery, which the first Reformers were hindred from sweeping out of the English Nation;
or, those that shall go to Decoy them, and much more Compel them, unto those Remainders of Popery, which the First Reformers were hindered from sweeping out of the English nation;
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Unto those Enemies we may Annumerate those False Accusers, who are continually misrepresenting of us, in the Court which we have so much Dependence on.
Unto those Enemies we may Annumerate those False Accusers, who Are continually Misrepresenting of us, in the Court which we have so much Dependence on.
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have yet approved our selves the most Faithful Subjects of the Crown, and been Earlier still than any of the American Plantations in Testimonies of true Allegiance thereunto.
have yet approved our selves the most Faithful Subject's of the Crown, and been Earlier still than any of the American Plantations in Testimonies of true Allegiance thereunto.
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This is one of those Injuries which have been done to us. There are some too nearly Related unto the Accuser of the Brethren, who are perpetually making against us those groundless and wicked complaints, with which they first put us into Bear skins, and then themselves intend to do the Dogs part upon us.
This is one of those Injuries which have been done to us. There Are Some too nearly Related unto the Accuser of the Brothers, who Are perpetually making against us those groundless and wicked complaints, with which they First put us into Bear skins, and then themselves intend to do the Dogs part upon us.
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or are the• so wicked as to desire those which wer• t'other day upon us? Forgive, them, th•• know not what they do? While thes• Enemies are seeking to involve our Civ•• Concerns in Confusion, there are Sectari• … and Seducers that are using their Batt'rin• ••ms upon our Sacred O••es.
or Are the• so wicked as to desire those which wer• tother day upon us? Forgive, them, th•• know not what they do? While thes• Enemies Are seeking to involve our Civ•• Concerns in Confusion, there Are Sectari• … and Seducers that Are using their Batt'rin• ••ms upon our Sacred O••es.
which occasione• the Authorlty whom they would have undermined, then to turn a Sharp upon them by Laws not so severe as those in th• Realm of England against (their Fathers the Jesuites, on the same Account:
which occasione• the Authorlty whom they would have undermined, then to turn a Sharp upon them by Laws not so severe as those in th• Realm of England against (their Father's the Jesuits, on the same Account:
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ye• those Troublesome Hereticks, who had n• Business here at all, but the overthrowing of our whole Government, would push themselves on the Swords point;
ye• those Troublesome Heretics, who had n• Business Here At all, but the overthrowing of our Whole Government, would push themselves on the Swords point;
and tho' Repeated Banishments with merciful Entreaties to be gone, were first used unto them, nevertheless, two or three of them would rather Dy, than leave the Plantation undisturbed.
and though Repeated Banishments with merciful Entreaties to be gone, were First used unto them, nevertheless, two or three of them would rather Die, than leave the Plantation undisturbed.
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we have now for many years indulged them an Entire Liberty of Conscience, nor is there (nor do l bespeak) the least prospect or intent of giving them interruption in it;
we have now for many Years indulged them an Entire Liberty of Conscience, nor is there (nor do l bespeak) the least prospect or intent of giving them interruption in it;
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they would fain have us give up our whole Christianity, for their New Digested and scarce Refined Paganism, and have prevailed with some obscure and Remote Nooks of the Country, so to do.
they would fain have us give up our Whole Christianity, for their New Digested and scarce Refined Paganism, and have prevailed with Some Obscure and Remote Nooks of the Country, so to do.
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and one of some Figure among them, an Ignorant and Malignant Apostate, who has this Mark of the Unpardonable Sin upon him, that he calls those Prayers of ours, with which the Holy Spirit of God, has helped us to vanquish the very Devils themselves but so many Conjurings, and Charms, & Spells; this man has vomited more venemous Pamphlets against these Churches,
and one of Some Figure among them, an Ignorant and Malignant Apostate, who has this Mark of the Unpardonable since upon him, that he calls those Prayers of ours, with which the Holy Spirit of God, has helped us to vanquish the very Devils themselves but so many Conjurings, and Charms, & Spells; this man has vomited more venomous Pamphlets against these Churches,
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only God has helped some of us lately to furnish our Churches with an Antidote. But what will be the Thoughts of our God, concerning them that are thus Doing Against His people here? I suppose there are some of them now, in this Great Assembly, come with no better Ends,
only God has helped Some of us lately to furnish our Churches with an Antidote. But what will be the Thoughts of our God, Concerning them that Are thus Doing Against His people Here? I suppose there Are Some of them now, in this Great Assembly, come with no better Ends,
Some of us may Remember when this very Pulpit had that loud and fair Warning sounded in it, in Zech. 2. 8. He that touches you, touches the Apple of Gods Eye;
some of us may remember when this very Pulpit had that loud and fair Warning sounded in it, in Zechariah 2. 8. He that touches you, touches the Apple of God's Eye;
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As, There are Scripture Menaces, thus there are Scripture-Exemples too, to strike Terrour into the Souls of them, who shall go to pull down miseries, upon a people of the Saints of the most High.
As, There Are Scripture Menaces, thus there Are Scripture-Exemples too, to strike Terror into the Souls of them, who shall go to pull down misery's, upon a people of the Saints of the most High.
Shall we speak of lesser men? The Jewish Writers tells us, of one Shebna, who tho' he Lived in Jerusalem, was very deep in the Interests of Sennacher•h, and a secret Rotten Adversary to the people of God,
Shall we speak of lesser men? The Jewish Writers tells us, of one Shebna, who though he Lived in Jerusalem, was very deep in the Interests of Sennacher•h, and a secret Rotten Adversary to the people of God,
But why do I descend unto particular instances? All the Bible is full of that vengeance which falls upon the Heads of those that are Enemies to the people of God.
But why do I descend unto particular instances? All the bible is full of that vengeance which falls upon the Heads of those that Are Enemies to the people of God.
What got the Egyptians by pursuing after the people of God into the Wilderness, whither they Retired, that they might worship him? I assure you, That was the Thing that fill'd up the measure of all their sins;
What god the egyptians by pursuing After the people of God into the Wilderness, whither they Retired, that they might worship him? I assure you, That was the Thing that filled up the measure of all their Sins;
If they that wrong one Saint of God, be more undone, than a man thrown into the Sea, with a milstone about his Neck, what will be t•e Fate of him that shall wrong a whole people that is Holy to the Lord. Some it may be set themselves against the people of God, out of Revenge; and this with some shadow of Reason and Justice on their side;
If they that wrong one Saint of God, be more undone, than a man thrown into the Sea, with a millstone about his Neck, what will be t•e Fate of him that shall wrong a Whole people that is Holy to the Lord. some it may be Set themselves against the people of God, out of Revenge; and this with Some shadow of Reason and justice on their side;
Achitophel is deep in the Conspiracy against David; why, David had abused Bathsheba, who was the Grand-child of Achitophel. Yet you know what came of him!
Ahithophel is deep in the conspiracy against David; why, David had abused Bathsheba, who was the Grandchild of Ahithophel. Yet you know what Come of him!
then I pray, look upon your own unhappy Predecessors, unto whom God has made this poor People such a Burdensome Stone, as to break the Backs of all that have been heaving at it.
then I pray, look upon your own unhappy Predecessors, unto whom God has made this poor People such a Burdensome Stone, as to break the Backs of all that have been heaving At it.
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The Observation has been a thousand times made, by more than ten thousand Persons, That Remarkable and Lamentable Disasters have still followed the Adversacies of poor New-England. It has been a Countrey of Witnesses or Confessors for the Lord Jesus;
The Observation has been a thousand times made, by more than ten thousand Persons, That Remarkable and Lamentable Disasters have still followed the Adversacies of poor New england. It has been a Country of Witnesses or Confessors for the Lord jesus;
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and compassed Sea and Land, with attempts to put a stop unto the Work of the Lord Jesus here? What is become of those that brag'd Their Arms were long enough to reach us, and would have Spoil't us if they had Reacht us with those bloody Popish Arms? Were there never any Ships broken in Ezion Geber for us? yea, What is become of whole Nations that have taken up Arms for the Distressing of us? their Captains and their Counsellors, and their Families, where are they? Even so do Thy (and our) Enemies perish, O Lord!
and compassed Sea and Land, with attempts to put a stop unto the Work of the Lord jesus Here? What is become of those that bragged Their Arms were long enough to reach us, and would have Spoiled us if they had Reached us with those bloody Popish Arms? Were there never any Ships broken in Ezion Geber for us? yea, What is become of Whole nations that have taken up Arms for the Distressing of us? their Captains and their Counsellors, and their Families, where Are they? Even so do Thy (and our) Enemies perish, Oh Lord!
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methinks tis a Frenzy to walk in a Track which thus evidently leads down to the Congregation of the Dead The Famous Mitchel made 〈 … 〉stick of that open and awful protesta•ion Wo to that Man, be he Church-member,
methinks this a Frenzy to walk in a Track which thus evidently leads down to the Congregation of the Dead The Famous Mitchel made 〈 … 〉stick of that open and awful protesta•ion Woe to that Man, be he Church-member,
And his Words have not yet proved Rash. But what then becomes of them that propound unto themselves no less than our Extirpation? verily, our God will Think on them with a Vengeance. How far our God may yet Scourge us, we cannot say;
And his Words have not yet proved Rash. But what then becomes of them that propound unto themselves no less than our Extirpation? verily, our God will Think on them with a Vengeance. How Far our God may yet Scourge us, we cannot say;
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and there be none to Deliver you. Deduction ▪ II. What Thoughts then ought we to have of those who Do what they can for this people of God? Indeed the Blessed God says unto us in Jsa. 55. 8. My Thoughts are not as your Thoughts.
and there be none to Deliver you. Deduction ▪ II What Thoughts then ought we to have of those who Do what they can for this people of God? Indeed the Blessed God Says unto us in Isaiah. 55. 8. My Thoughts Are not as your Thoughts.
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Well then, since God Thinks for Good upon them that are Serviceable to His People, pray let us have none but Good Thoughts for them, that are Doing for us.
Well then, since God Thinks for Good upon them that Are Serviceable to His People, pray let us have none but Good Thoughts for them, that Are Doing for us.
Posterity should know, Who those were that laid the Foundations of our Heaven and our Earth; Who those were that most contributed unto the Good settlement of these Colonies;
Posterity should know, Who those were that laid the Foundations of our Heaven and our Earth; Who those were that most contributed unto the Good settlement of these Colonies;
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I pray, go find if you can, the Tomb-stones of some Venerable persons to whom New-England owes an Everlasting Remembrance! Even The Families of men that have deserved well should still be Reaping with us,
I pray, go find if you can, the Tombstones of Some Venerable Persons to whom New england owes an Everlasting Remembrance! Even The Families of men that have deserved well should still be Reaping with us,
David could say concerning a Deserving man, in 2 Sam. 9. 1 ▪ Is there yet any left, that I may shew him kindness for his Fathers sake? Tis particularly uncomfortable to see how meanly the Families of Deceased Ministers are provided for;
David could say Concerning a Deserving man, in 2 Sam. 9. 1 ▪ Is there yet any left, that I may show him kindness for his Father's sake? This particularly uncomfortable to see how meanly the Families of Deceased Ministers Are provided for;
But if those that are Departed, must be Forgotten, however let not the Public Spirits that are yet Alive among us be Damp'd by our Ingratitude. Are there any persons whose continual Thoughts are how to make us Good; let us continually have Good Thoughts for Them; even a Pagan Ptolomy, would bestow a more than common Respect upon those, by whose Interpretations the Law of God was convey'd unto him.
But if those that Are Departed, must be Forgotten, however let not the Public Spirits that Are yet Alive among us be Damped by our Ingratitude. are there any Persons whose continual Thoughts Are how to make us Good; let us continually have Good Thoughts for Them; even a Pagan Ptolemy, would bestow a more than Common Respect upon those, by whose Interpretations the Law of God was conveyed unto him.
Are there any men so Generous, as to stand in the Gaps of New-England? or to spend their whole Time and Strength, and to forego all the Delights of their Habitations, for our Service? Oh Think upon them for Good; Requi•e them not with Censure or Neglect,
are there any men so Generous, as to stand in the Gaps of New england? or to spend their Whole Time and Strength, and to forego all the Delights of their Habitations, for our Service? O Think upon them for Good; Requi•e them not with Censure or Neglect,
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for our Good. But, Among those that I would humbly Recommend unto your Thoughts for Good, I would set a particular Note upon our Valiant Souldiers, who are Venturing their Lives for us in the High places of the Field.
for our Good. But, Among those that I would humbly Recommend unto your Thoughts for Good, I would Set a particular Note upon our Valiant Soldiers, who Are Venturing their Lives for us in the High places of the Field.
and if any of them happen to be wounded or maimed, let us Extend unto them the utmost of our Charity. We cannot have too many Thoughts for Good, unto those Bone-Walls which are to receive the first onsets of our Enemies.
and if any of them happen to be wounded or maimed, let us Extend unto them the utmost of our Charity. We cannot have too many Thoughts for Good, unto those Bone-Walls which Are to receive the First onsets of our Enemies.
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by those, I mean, our Faithfull and prudent School-masters. I cannot forbear noting it as our Folly that They usually have such a Durum opus et Ingratum, as we make Theirs to be.
by those, I mean, our Faithful and prudent Schoolmasters. I cannot forbear noting it as our Folly that They usually have such a Durum opus et Ungrateful, as we make Theirs to be.
Ingratitude unto our Souldiers will render us worse than the old pagan Athenians, who not only did Public Honours to them that perished in their Battels,
Ingratitude unto our Soldiers will render us Worse than the old pagan Athenians, who not only did Public Honours to them that perished in their Battles,
Methinks, I see poor, shaking, sickly New-England, Stretching out her Trembling Hands unto us all, and begging of us with Deadly Groans, Have pitty on me, O yee my Friends,
Methinks, I see poor, shaking, sickly New england, Stretching out her Trembling Hands unto us all, and begging of us with Deadly Groans, Have pity on me, Oh ye my Friends,
May we now like David of old, Sit down in our Houses, and Think, What is there that I may do for the House of my God? To be often contriving with our selves, What may I do for this people of God? is to have Good Thoughts in Our Hearts;
May we now like David of old, Fit down in our Houses, and Think, What is there that I may do for the House of my God? To be often contriving with our selves, What may I do for this people of God? is to have Good Thoughts in Our Hearts;
The Antipathies of them that Hate us, will be a Notable Direction unto our Services: thus one of the Ancients argued, Christianity must needs be a good thing;
The Antipathies of them that Hate us, will be a Notable Direction unto our Services: thus one of the Ancients argued, Christianity must needs be a good thing;
And we have lately had a very large Admonition from our Honourable Rulers, to Reform our many provoking Evils. O that all ranks and kinds of people among us, were in earnest about the universal Reformation of our Manners.
And we have lately had a very large Admonition from our Honourable Rulers, to Reform our many provoking Evils. Oh that all ranks and Kinds of people among us, were in earnest about the universal Reformation of our Manners.
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When the French recovered Calice from the Hands of the English, a French Captain insultingly asked an English Officer, When shall we see you at Calice again? but he made that wise Repartie upon him, Sir, when your Sins come to be greater than ours.
When the French recovered Calice from the Hands of the English, a French Captain insultingly asked an English Officer, When shall we see you At Calice again? but he made that wise Repartie upon him, Sir, when your Sins come to be greater than ours.
A Prince in Germany hearing that a Neighbour Prince intended a War upon him, immediately set himself upon the Reforming of the people under his Government;
A Prince in Germany hearing that a Neighbour Prince intended a War upon him, immediately Set himself upon the Reforming of the people under his Government;
If I might go on, to a second particular among the Things to be Done for us, I would propound, Ʋnion, and applaud Union, and I would invite you with a Blessed Harmony, to sing that Song, Behold how good and how pleasant it is,
If I might go on, to a second particular among the Things to be Done for us, I would propound, Ʋnion, and applaud union, and I would invite you with a Blessed Harmony, to sing that Song, Behold how good and how pleasant it is,
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The unreasonable Quarrels, Contentions, Animosities, that have been among us, must be apace extinguished, or silly Chickens that we are, we make our selves a prey to the Roman Eagles, and the Indian Vultures. Travel to the East or to the West, and see whether our Invaders have made any Impressions,
The unreasonable Quarrels, Contentions, Animosities, that have been among us, must be apace extinguished, or silly Chickens that we Are, we make our selves a prey to the Roman Eagles, and the Indian Vultures. Travel to the East or to the West, and see whither our Invaders have made any Impressions,
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but where the Divisions of the people had made them vulnerable. I remember old Austin tells us, that he came once into a City, where the people had a custome one day in a year to meet,
but where the Divisions of the people had made them vulnerable. I Remember old Austin tells us, that he Come once into a city, where the people had a custom one day in a year to meet,
There should have been at least one thing more entred into the Catalogue of our Facienda, and that is, The Regulation of our Plantations, as to several Disorders prevailing in them.
There should have been At least one thing more entered into the Catalogue of our Facienda, and that is, The Regulation of our Plantations, as to several Disorders prevailing in them.
'Tis probable, that a large part of the Americans are the Posterity of those Canaanites. who after the Wars of Canaan, did set up their Pillars in Africa, with that Inscription on them, We are of those that Fled from the Face of Joshua the Robber.
It's probable, that a large part of the Americans Are the Posterity of those Canaanites. who After the Wars of Canaan, did Set up their Pillars in Africa, with that Inscription on them, We Are of those that Fled from the Face of joshua the Robber.
God from Heaven has lately witnessed against this wickedness, by destroying those Plantations, that had not His Defence, because they had not his Glory with them;
God from Heaven has lately witnessed against this wickedness, by destroying those Plantations, that had not His Defence, Because they had not his Glory with them;
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But is it not also possible to Settle and Endow Schools in all our Plantations; and therefore to Compact them from time to time into closer Cohabitations? Doubtless, men of ingenuity, might instruct us how at once we may Advance our Husbandry, and yet Forbear our Dispersion;
But is it not also possible to Settle and Endow Schools in all our Plantations; and Therefore to Compact them from time to time into closer Cohabitations? Doubtless, men of ingenuity, might instruct us how At once we may Advance our Husbandry, and yet Forbear our Dispersion;
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What more Desirable Thing is there to be done for us, than This? That our people may be, all Taught of God. And while we are thus Doing for our selves, may we not leave Undone the work of Christianity among the poor naked woful Indians, that remain in our Neighbourhood;
What more Desirable Thing is there to be done for us, than This? That our people may be, all Taught of God. And while we Are thus Doing for our selves, may we not leave Undone the work of Christianity among the poor naked woeful Indians, that remain in our Neighbourhood;
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nor forget in the first place to Civilize them ▪ that so we may the better Christianize them. A no less Honourable than Profitable Thing will be Done for us,
nor forget in the First place to Civilize them ▪ that so we may the better Christianize them. A no less Honourable than Profitable Thing will be Done for us,
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and I shall propound it in words like those of the Prophet, Deliver thy self, O New-England, from every thing that may make thee look like a Daughter of Babylon.
and I shall propound it in words like those of the Prophet, Deliver thy self, Oh New england, from every thing that may make thee look like a Daughter of Babylon.
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I have the confid•nce to tell you, That the Mystical Babylon, is just entring into that Vintage, which will cause horrible and fiery plagues to impend over the Heads of those that shall have the Superstitions of Popery polluting of them.
I have the confid•nce to tell you, That the Mystical Babylon, is just entering into that Vintage, which will cause horrible and fiery plagues to impend over the Heads of those that shall have the Superstitions of Popery polluting of them.
We cannot more consult our own Welfare, than by such an entire and open Departure from Rome, as the Holy God will now speedily dispose the European World unto.
We cannot more consult our own Welfare, than by such an entire and open Departure from Room, as the Holy God will now speedily dispose the European World unto.
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until they have shaken the Papal Empire to pieces, and shaken out the very Hearts of them, that shall not come out of her. If therefore we would be safe, at such a Time, the best thing to be Done, is this, Let us not so much as Touch the Unclean Thing,
until they have shaken the Papal Empire to Pieces, and shaken out the very Hearts of them, that shall not come out of her. If Therefore we would be safe, At such a Time, the best thing to be Done, is this, Let us not so much as Touch the Unclean Thing,
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For the Children of this Countrey to maintain any part of the Romish Worship, would indeed be not only a wild Indiscretion, but also a vile Apostasie; and those persons are far from discerning the Signs of the Times, who think it worth the while for them now to forego that Great Antipapal Principle, That no party of men whatever, calling themselves, The Church have any just Authority, to appoint any parts or means of Divine Worship, which the Lord Jesus Christ has not in the Sacred Bible Instituted.
For the Children of this Country to maintain any part of the Romish Worship, would indeed be not only a wild Indiscretion, but also a vile Apostasy; and those Persons Are Far from discerning the Signs of the Times, who think it worth the while for them now to forego that Great Antipapal Principle, That no party of men whatever, calling themselves, The Church have any just authority, to appoint any parts or means of Divine Worship, which the Lord jesus christ has not in the Sacred bible Instituted.
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Could I speak with a voice as loud as the Last Trumpet, I should not fear to tell you, The God of our Fathers will blast that Worldly Wisdom which counts it a conveniency for us to Dissemble our Non conformity to whatever vain Worship, has nothing but the Traditions of men, to be a Warrant for it.
Could I speak with a voice as loud as the Last Trumpet, I should not Fear to tell you, The God of our Father's will blast that Worldly Wisdom which counts it a conveniency for us to Dissemble our Non conformity to whatever vain Worship, has nothing but the Traditions of men, to be a Warrant for it.
But is there Nothing else to be Done for us? Yea, much more, than the Languishments and Anguishes, which a sharp Sickness has newly cast me unto, have left me strength enough to mention.
But is there Nothing Else to be Done for us? Yea, much more, than the Languishments and Anguishes, which a sharp Sickness has newly cast me unto, have left me strength enough to mention.
And some Things to be Done for us, were perhaps not so fit to be mentioned by one, whose profession obliges him chiefly to the Silver Trumpets of the Gospel.
And Some Things to be Done for us, were perhaps not so fit to be mentioned by one, whose profession obliges him chiefly to the Silver Trumpets of the Gospel.
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Nor will I think, with Cato, That I may not make a Speech, without that Conclusion, Carthago est Delenda; or saying, A Neighbour Country must be subdued.
Nor will I think, with Cato, That I may not make a Speech, without that Conclusion, Carthago est Delenda; or saying, A Neighbour Country must be subdued.
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If our sinning (as one says) do not make us leave Praying, our praying will make us leave Sinning; and then All is well ▪ We are •• a S•orm, wherein that call is justly given to us, O awake, and call upon thy God:
If our sinning (as one Says) do not make us leave Praying, our praying will make us leave Sinning; and then All is well ▪ We Are •• a S•orm, wherein that call is justly given to us, Oh awake, and call upon thy God:
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May our Closets, our Houses, our smaller Meetings, and our greater Congregations, be filled with all sorts of Prayer; and may we with most Ardent Supplications represent the whole case of this Land ▪ unto Him that is the Hope of New-England, and the Saviour thereof in the Time of Trouble!
May our Closets, our Houses, our smaller Meetings, and our greater Congregations, be filled with all sorts of Prayer; and may we with most ardent Supplications represent the Whole case of this Land ▪ unto Him that is the Hope of New england, and the Saviour thereof in the Time of Trouble!
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Now in General, Here is Work for us All ▪ We ought Every one of us to Serve our Generation, before we fall a sleep, or it will be but an uncomfortable Sleep that we shall fall into.
Now in General, Here is Work for us All ▪ We ought Every one of us to Serve our Generation, before we fallen a sleep, or it will be but an uncomfortable Sleep that we shall fallen into.
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We are, in Publico Discrimine, and that man is a Wen or a Scab, rather than a member of this Body Politic, who shall decline the Service of his Countrey.
We Are, in Publico Discrimine, and that man is a Wen or a Scab, rather than a member of this Body Politic, who shall decline the Service of his Country.
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May That be Done; and may you contemn all the Opposition of Ill men in doing of it, what tho' you hear Hard Things? Even an Heathen counted that a comfort, Male de Te loquuntur Homines, sed Mali.
May That be Done; and may you contemn all the Opposition of Ill men in doing of it, what though you hear Hard Things? Even an Heathen counted that a Comfort, Male the Te loquuntur Homines, sed Mali.
II. But I do with a particular Ardour bespeak and beseech my own Generation, to begin the Doing of their part, that this People might yet Flourish in the Courts of our God.
II But I do with a particular Ardour bespeak and beseech my own Generation, to begin the Doing of their part, that this People might yet Flourish in the Courts of our God.
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But, if our Fathers were to write unto us from that Heaven, unto which they are gone, I am thinking, What they would say? Would they not write in very Disgracing Terms unto us,
But, if our Father's were to write unto us from that Heaven, unto which they Are gone, I am thinking, What they would say? Would they not write in very Disgracing Terms unto us,
We hop'd that you would have trod in our ▪ Steps, & that we should have shortly congratulated your Arrival to the Glorious place, which we are Triumphing in;
We hoped that you would have trod in our ▪ Steps, & that we should have shortly congratulated your Arrival to the Glorious place, which we Are Triumphing in;
and that we shall never see you more, till we behold you wringing your Hands and Gnashing your Teeth among the Goats at the Left Hand of the Lord Jesus in the Day ▪ of His Appearing.
and that we shall never see you more, till we behold you wringing your Hands and Gnashing your Teeth among the Goats At the Left Hand of the Lord jesus in the Day ▪ of His Appearing.
III. But the Things that are to be done for this people, come into no Hands either with more Opportunity, or with more Importunity, than into those Honourable Ones, which the Government of this Territory is now devolved into.
III. But the Things that Are to be done for this people, come into no Hands either with more Opportunity, or with more Importunity, than into those Honourable Ones, which the Government of this Territory is now devolved into.
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That whereas you ▪ are the Ministers of God unto us for Good, He will certainly Think upon you for Good, according to all that you Do for His People here.
That whereas you ▪ Are the Ministers of God unto us for Good, He will Certainly Think upon you for Good, according to all that you Do for His People Here.
It is more than a little that ha's already been done for us, by your prudent and pious management of our Affayrs, which we should Accept alwayes with all Thankfulness.
It is more than a little that ha already been done for us, by your prudent and pious management of our Affairs, which we should Accept always with all Thankfulness.
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The Pains of Governing always are such that Luther justly reckoned them among the three sorts that were Intolerable. But never were they Greater at any time,
The Pains of Governing always Are such that Luther justly reckoned them among the three sorts that were Intolerable. But never were they Greater At any time,
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That one of your Number who can count, I suppose, Threescore years from the Time that first he took a seat among our Magistrates, ha's not seen many such Troublesome years,
That one of your Number who can count, I suppose, Threescore Years from the Time that First he took a seat among our Magistrates, ha not seen many such Troublesome Years,
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We do this Day commit ourselves unto your Care, and we will now look upon you as our Fathers. The first Thing that we ask you to do for us, is, Bless us, even us also O our Fathers;
We do this Day commit ourselves unto your Care, and we will now look upon you as our Father's. The First Thing that we ask you to do for us, is, Bless us, even us also Oh our Father's;
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tis that you would carry us in the Arms of your prayers, unto that God, who has made us Yours. We besech you to take a froward and a sinful Congregation into your Arms, as Moses did of old;
this that you would carry us in the Arms of your Prayers, unto that God, who has made us Yours. We beseech you to take a froward and a sinful Congregation into your Arms, as Moses did of old;
But we do also promise our selves, That while you Speak •or us to our God, you will towards us Act for him, who has made you such Deputies and Vicegerents of Himself,
But we do also promise our selves, That while you Speak •or us to our God, you will towards us Act for him, who has made you such Deputies and Vicegerents of Himself,
as to put His own glorious Name upon you, and who has given you, A Sword which is not to be Born in vain ▪ You are this Day betrusted with an Interest as precious as any upon the Face of Gods Earth,
as to put His own glorious Name upon you, and who has given you, A Sword which is not to be Born in vain ▪ You Are this Day betrusted with an Interest as precious as any upon the Face of God's Earth,
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The Best and the Most that you can Do for us, is vigorously, and impartially to Execute the wholsome Laws, which the Successive General Courts have Enacted for the Suppression of all Vice among us;
The Best and the Most that you can Do for us, is vigorously, and impartially to Execute the wholesome Laws, which the Successive General Courts have Enacted for the Suppression of all Vice among us;
and to Encourage all Inferiour Officers, as Constables, Jury-men, Tything men, in the Discovering of all Offenders against those Holy Laws. You are doubtless perswaded, That a Feeble Executor of the Laws, is more Criminal than a Direct Violater of them;
and to Encourage all Inferior Officers, as Constables, Jurymen, Tithing men, in the Discovering of all Offenders against those Holy Laws. You Are doubtless persuaded, That a Feeble Executor of the Laws, is more Criminal than a Direct Violater of them;
and it is the Expectation of the Almighty God, that every man of you should approve himself a Phinehas, for zealous Testimonies against the Sins that bring Humane Society under the Blows of His provoked wrath.
and it is the Expectation of the Almighty God, that every man of you should approve himself a Phinehas, for zealous Testimonies against the Sins that bring Humane Society under the Blows of His provoked wrath.
We ask you to Do Nothing for us, but what ha's a Tendency to maintain our due Dependence on the Authority of England, and to preserve and Enlarge the English Empire ▪ But the Cheef Things that we Sollicit you to do for us, are such as may keep us from falling under the Displeasure of our God; so that you may reasonably expect no Disturbance but from such as have a mind to approve themselves, The Children without a Yoke.
We ask you to Do Nothing for us, but what ha a Tendency to maintain our due Dependence on the authority of England, and to preserve and Enlarge the English Empire ▪ But the Chief Things that we Solicit you to do for us, Are such as may keep us from falling under the Displeasure of our God; so that you may reasonably expect no Disturbance but from such as have a mind to approve themselves, The Children without a Yoke.
than that which both my Granfathers long since chose for the subjects of the Sermons they Preach'd upon such occasions as that which we now have before us;
than that which both my Granfathers long since chosen for the subject's of the Sermons they Preached upon such occasions as that which we now have before us;
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and so Strong while you sit at •ur Helm, as to Beleeve, that tho' the Divel may be so much a Divel still (for as Austin said unto the secure Christians, under the Christian princes; Let me tell you, The Divel is not turned Christian yet!
and so Strong while you fit At •ur Helm, as to Believe, that though the devil may be so much a devil still (for as Austin said unto the secure Christians, under the Christian Princes; Let me tell you, The devil is not turned Christian yet!
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There is among us, first, a party of Male ▪ contents, who are bitter, tho' it may be secret Enemies to all the Good Order, which the Ancient Constitution of New-England has moulded us into.
There is among us, First, a party of Male ▪ contents, who Are bitter, though it may be secret Enemies to all the Good Order, which the Ancient Constitution of New england has moulded us into.
and because the Indians Lay but as quiet in the Winter before the Revolution, as they have done another Winter since, we'l say, That the coming of the Government into your Hands, is the cause of all the mischief which in the Summer they saw a Time to Do ▪ We'l Refuse to bear any part of the Public Charges, and yet if the Drought of the Public Treasures make it imposible for you to do many Things that you are more forward than any of us to do, wee'l Article against you,
and Because the Indians Lay but as quiet in the Winter before the Revolution, as they have done Another Winter since, we'll say, That the coming of the Government into your Hands, is the cause of all the mischief which in the Summer they saw a Time to Do ▪ We'll Refuse to bear any part of the Public Charges, and yet if the Drought of the Public Treasures make it impossible for you to do many Things that you Are more forward than any of us to do, we'll Article against you,
We will think, that you have Understanding in the Times to know what we ought to do, and we will be at your Commandment; nor will we be such Foolish and Absurd Members as to fall out-with our Vitals. We will pray to our W••derfull Councellor for your Direction in your Arduous Affairs every.
We will think, that you have Understanding in the Times to know what we ought to do, and we will be At your Commandment; nor will we be such Foolish and Absurd Members as to fallen outwith our Vitals. We will pray to our W••derfull Councillor for your Direction in your Arduous Affairs every.
and if in any thing you take • wrong Step, we will impute it unto the Defects of o•• Prayers. We will obey your Government while yo• Liue, we will Emba•m your Memory when you Dy• & we will Hope to spend a plessed Eternity with you i• Praises to God,
and if in any thing you take • wrong Step, we will impute it unto the Defects of o•• Prayers. We will obey your Government while yo• Live, we will Emba•m your Memory when you Dy• & we will Hope to spend a blessed Eternity with you i• Praises to God,
for the Good which by your means, H• ha's done unto us ▪ here 〈 ◊ 〉 These are the Things which this Great Assembly, will add their Joyfull, AMEN, unto. FINIS.
for the Good which by your means, H• ha done unto us ▪ Here 〈 ◊ 〉 These Are the Things which this Great Assembly, will add their Joyful, AMEN, unto. FINIS.
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