Before therefore we give any Answer to the Question, it may do well to enquire how it cometh to be asked? As it proceedeth from Solomon (whose Book this is) it may startle us indeed, that a Man of his Superlative Parts and Wisdom should insinuate so dangerous and wretched an Opinion!
Before Therefore we give any Answer to the Question, it may do well to inquire how it comes to be asked? As it Proceedeth from Solomon (whose Book this is) it may startle us indeed, that a Man of his Superlative Parts and Wisdom should insinuate so dangerous and wretched an Opinion!
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If we look into the main Drift of his Writings, we shall find he had quite another Notion of them; and Chap. 12.7. he affirmeth expresly, That when the Dust shall go to the Earth as it was, our Spirits shall return unto God that gave them.
If we look into the main Drift of his Writings, we shall find he had quite Another Notion of them; and Chap. 12.7. he Affirmeth expressly, That when the Dust shall go to the Earth as it was, our Spirits shall return unto God that gave them.
and yet a Disease so Epidemical, that it was rare to find them who were wholly free from it, judging the Thoughts of others by those which himself had sometimes had,
and yet a Disease so Epidemical, that it was rare to find them who were wholly free from it, judging the Thoughts of Others by those which himself had sometime had,
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This is the sad case that is here upbraided, and (Oh!) that there were no reason to continue it, that the Cause had ceased with that Age it was written in,
This is the sad case that is Here upbraided, and (Oh!) that there were no reason to continue it, that the Cause had ceased with that Age it was written in,
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That therefore what is here observed, may tend to our better edifying, I shall discourse upon the Design and Scope of it under these following Propositions.
That Therefore what is Here observed, may tend to our better edifying, I shall discourse upon the Design and Scope of it under these following Propositions.
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Lastly, That the observing and Consideration of this Difference would be an excellent Remedy for the mortifying and removing the Sins and Vanities of Humane Life:
Lastly, That the observing and Consideration of this Difference would be an excellent Remedy for the mortifying and removing the Sins and Vanities of Humane Life:
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To this he doth ascribe them, that Men have not a due Sence of their own Excellency and Immortality, Who knoweth the Spirit of Man, &c. I begin with the First of these, That all Men are not so well convinced and satisfied as they ought, that their own Souls are other than such as Beasts have.
To this he does ascribe them, that Men have not a due Sense of their own Excellency and Immortality, Who Knoweth the Spirit of Man, etc. I begin with the First of these, That all Men Are not so well convinced and satisfied as they ought, that their own Souls Are other than such as Beasts have.
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It must be acknowledged for the Honour of our Species, that the National Opinion throughout the World, hath and doth every where run in the Affirmative ▪ There is not a Kingdom or Country on the Face of the whole Earth,
It must be acknowledged for the Honour of our Species, that the National Opinion throughout the World, hath and does every where run in the Affirmative ▪ There is not a Kingdom or Country on the Face of the Whole Earth,
and with great Joy told him, That by Reading and Meditation, by Prayer, and the use of Means, he was attained to such a Plerophory, that he did now no more question the things that are not seen than the things that are seen; and did as firmly believe the Immortality of his Soul, as he did the Mortality of his Body. Such are the Fruits of pious and sincere Endeavours, that by the Blessing of God they overcome and conquer these untoward Suspicions;
and with great Joy told him, That by Reading and Meditation, by Prayer, and the use of Means, he was attained to such a Plerophory, that he did now no more question the things that Are not seen than the things that Are seen; and did as firmly believe the Immortality of his Soul, as he did the Mortality of his Body. Such Are the Fruits of pious and sincere Endeavours, that by the Blessing of God they overcome and conquer these untoward Suspicions;
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and so far is what the best of them have said from satisfying others, that it is plain enough from Socrates 's, Aristotle 's, Tully 's, Seneca 's faint misgiving Passages about her, it hath been unsatisfactory to them themselves.
and so Far is what the best of them have said from satisfying Others, that it is plain enough from Socrates is, Aristotle is, Tully is, Senecca is faint misgiving Passages about her, it hath been unsatisfactory to them themselves.
The other is the very great Resemblance between them and those the Beasts have in their Functions and Operations. The curious and useful Offices which ours perform in us, it is visible theirs also perform in them.
The other is the very great Resemblance between them and those the Beasts have in their Functions and Operations. The curious and useful Offices which ours perform in us, it is visible theirs also perform in them.
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That we had our Architecture from the Nests of the Swallow, our Musick from the Notes of the Nightingale, our Weaving from the Work of the Spider; our Skill in Simples, from Observation of what several of the Beasts in their Extremities have Recourse to.
That we had our Architecture from the Nests of the Swallow, our Music from the Notes of the Nightingale, our Weaving from the Work of the Spider; our Skill in Simples, from Observation of what several of the Beasts in their Extremities have Recourse to.
And from hence, because they are in so many things something like, sensual and superficial Men have great Jealousie that they are the same: For the preventing or curing which dangerous imagination, I now proceed to the better Information, which is to be gathered from the Text, my next Proposition.
And from hence, Because they Are in so many things something like, sensual and superficial Men have great Jealousy that they Are the same: For the preventing or curing which dangerous imagination, I now proceed to the better Information, which is to be gathered from the Text, my next Proposition.
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What hath been said of our Country in particular, that it can never be conquered but by it self, the Divisions and Treacheries of its own Inhabitants, is as true of our Nature in general, it cannot be degraded but by it self, the Neglect and Abuse of its own Faculties.
What hath been said of our Country in particular, that it can never be conquered but by it self, the Divisions and Treacheries of its own Inhabitants, is as true of our Nature in general, it cannot be degraded but by it self, the Neglect and Abuse of its own Faculties.
For though we are so much in the Dark about the Humane Soul, yet we may well enough discern it from the Brutal; and notwithstanding the specious Appearance of their Likeness, yet there is so vast an Ʋnlikeness, that it must be a very hard thing for him that coolly thinketh on both, really to perswade himself that they are of the same kind.
For though we Are so much in the Dark about the Humane Soul, yet we may well enough discern it from the Brutal; and notwithstanding the specious Appearance of their Likeness, yet there is so vast an Ʋnlikeness, that it must be a very hard thing for him that coolly Thinketh on both, really to persuade himself that they Are of the same kind.
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That this may appear the clearer, we will take a particular View of the chiefest of those things that seem common to them with us, wherein it is pretended that they parallel us.
That this may appear the clearer, we will take a particular View of the chiefest of those things that seem Common to them with us, wherein it is pretended that they parallel us.
and there is not any of them, but in choosing their proper Food, in knowing their natural Enemies, in providing for their own Support, have the Advantage of an Infant:
and there is not any of them, but in choosing their proper Food, in knowing their natural Enemies, in providing for their own Support, have the Advantage of an Infant:
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If we had no other Guide but that, we should believe the Sun less than a Bushel, the Moon bigger than any of the fixed Stars, with a hundred such like Errors:
If we had no other Guide but that, we should believe the Sun less than a Bushel, the Moon bigger than any of the fixed Stars, with a hundred such like Errors:
It is true, even this so dependeth upon the Disposition of the Organs, that if they are either defective by Nature, or decayed by Age, or hurt by a Disease, or disordered by a Debauch, it is hindered in its Operations.
It is true, even this so dependeth upon the Disposition of the Organs, that if they Are either defective by Nature, or decayed by Age, or hurt by a Disease, or disordered by a Debauch, it is hindered in its Operations.
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There is a Law in our Minds that contradicteth and opposeth the Law of our Members; and what the Outward Man commandeth, the Inward often will not endure.
There is a Law in our Minds that Contradicteth and Opposeth the Law of our Members; and what the Outward Man commands, the Inward often will not endure.
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We cannot without Remorse do many things that we would, and when we yield our selves to the Will of the Flesh, there is something within us, that even then reproacheth us for doing so.
We cannot without Remorse do many things that we would, and when we yield our selves to the Will of the Flesh, there is something within us, that even then Reproacheth us for doing so.
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Now how could this be, if there were nothing but Corporeal and Material Soul in us? Where then should be the differing Parties? Doth the same Fountain send forth both sweet Waters and bitter? Can the same thing be adverse and contrary to it self? Is it so with the Dog in his Vomit? No, this perpetual Discord argueth there is something peculiar in the Sons of Men:
Now how could this be, if there were nothing but Corporeal and Material Soul in us? Where then should be the differing Parties? Does the same Fountain send forth both sweet Waters and bitter? Can the same thing be adverse and contrary to it self? Is it so with the Dog in his Vomit? No, this perpetual Discord argue there is something peculiar in the Sons of Men:
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And of this kind we have one of mighty Moment, so peculiar to us, that if there were nothing else to instance in, might of it self convince us sufficiently;
And of this kind we have one of mighty Moment, so peculiar to us, that if there were nothing Else to instance in, might of it self convince us sufficiently;
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They who are most for levelling us with the Inferiour Animals, their most eager Advocates freely grant them so far from this, that they will not allow them the least Apprehension of such a Being:
They who Are most for levelling us with the Inferior Animals, their most eager Advocates freely grant them so Far from this, that they will not allow them the least Apprehension of such a Being:
These are so far from helping us in forming a distinct Conception of an Infinite Immaterial being, that Experience sheweth they but distract and hinder us, when we attend to it:
These Are so Far from helping us in forming a distinct Conception of an Infinite Immaterial being, that Experience shows they but distract and hinder us, when we attend to it:
And yet Mankind of all Ages, former and later, of all Places, civil and barbarous, of all Complexions, sanguine and melancholly, of all Capacities, wise and weak,
And yet Mankind of all Ages, former and later, of all Places, civil and barbarous, of all Complexions, sanguine and melancholy, of all Capacities, wise and weak,
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They that pretend this is not any natural Impression, but only the Influence of Education, contrived for Convenience by Politicians, may as well say of the Trees in the un-inhabited parts of the World, that they were not produced by the Nature of the Earth;
They that pretend this is not any natural Impression, but only the Influence of Education, contrived for Convenience by Politicians, may as well say of the Trees in the uninhabited parts of the World, that they were not produced by the Nature of the Earth;
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From this Principle and Propensity cultivated, spring Faith, Devotion, Love, Sincerity, Softness of Heart, Denyal of our selves, Sorrow for Sin, Care for Eternity, with many other Heavenly and distinguishing Qualities, by which Glorious Things are spoken of thee, Oh thou Inward Man!
From this Principle and Propensity cultivated, spring Faith, Devotion, Love, Sincerity, Softness of Heart, Denial of our selves, Sorrow for since, Care for Eternity, with many other Heavenly and distinguishing Qualities, by which Glorious Things Are spoken of thee, O thou Inward Man!
And do these look like the Product of Matter and Motion? Can Sence be the Parent of Moral Vertue? Have Brutes such a Faculty in them as Conscience? Are the Horse and the Mule Subjects capable of Divine Grace? If they are not,
And do these look like the Product of Matter and Motion? Can Sense be the Parent of Moral Virtue? Have Brutus's such a Faculty in them as Conscience? are the Horse and the Mule Subject's capable of Divine Grace? If they Are not,
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Of this kind the Creatures about us every one have their Omer, what is sufficient and convenient for them unaccountably put into them by the provident Hand of him that made them:
Of this kind the Creatures about us every one have their Omer, what is sufficient and convenient for them unaccountably put into them by the provident Hand of him that made them:
but with Men, besides that Candle of the Lord (as the wise Man calleth it) set up in the whole Species, there is sometimes a Supernatural Light that shineth in upon Indidividuals;
but with Men, beside that Candle of the Lord (as the wise Man calls it) Set up in the Whole Species, there is sometime a Supernatural Light that shines in upon Indidividuals;
and the Father of Spirits upon Occasion hath been pleased to honor them with Revelations; at sundry Times, and in divers Manners, speaking to them himself immediately.
and the Father of Spirits upon Occasion hath been pleased to honour them with Revelations; At sundry Times, and in diverse Manners, speaking to them himself immediately.
when he recollecteth by how many mighty Miracles this manner of their Conveyance hath been confirmed to us? Who can make any Question but that the several Prophesies in Scripture were imparted in this manner,
when he recollecteth by how many mighty Miracles this manner of their Conveyance hath been confirmed to us? Who can make any Question but that the several prophecies in Scripture were imparted in this manner,
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as if it were universal and constant, viz. that we have a more peculiar way of Illumination; by Ʋrim and Thummim, by Dreams and Visions, by Angels and Inspirations, things above our Understanding,
as if it were universal and constant, viz. that we have a more peculiar Way of Illumination; by Ʋrim and Thummim, by Dreams and Visions, by Angels and Inspirations, things above our Understanding,
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And is this to be over-looked as nothing? Shall it procure them no Veneration, that God himself taketh such Signal Notice of them? Are any but ours Partakers of this Priviledge?
And is this to be overlooked as nothing? Shall it procure them no Veneration, that God himself Takes such Signal Notice of them? are any but ours Partakers of this Privilege?
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The Three former speak a clear Difference in Kind, and are also such probable Arguments of the Immortality of our Spirits, though theirs are mortal, that they and such like have always obtained general Belief.
The Three former speak a clear Difference in Kind, and Are also such probable Arguments of the Immortality of our Spirits, though theirs Are Mortal, that they and such like have always obtained general Belief.
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For besides the great unlikelihood, that the Almighty should manifest himself in such gracious needless manner to Spirits of that low Rank, (Doth God take Care for Oxen) this is one thing he hath revealed to them, that they are not such;
For beside the great unlikelihood, that the Almighty should manifest himself in such gracious needless manner to Spirits of that low Rank, (Does God take Care for Oxen) this is one thing he hath revealed to them, that they Are not such;
but have an Everlasting Duration, what manner of Persons would it make us? How careful that it may be well with them when they go from hence? To this Solomon ascribeth the Sins and Vanities he complaineth of in Humane Life, that they were not so well convinced,
but have an Everlasting Duration, what manner of Persons would it make us? How careful that it may be well with them when they go from hence? To this Solomon ascribeth the Sins and Vanities he Complaineth of in Humane Life, that they were not so well convinced,
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The Observation and considering of this Difference between our Spirits and those of the Beasts would be an Excellent Means for the mortifying and amending the Miscarriages and Vanities of Humane Life.
The Observation and considering of this Difference between our Spirits and those of the Beasts would be an Excellent Means for the mortifying and amending the Miscarriages and Vanities of Humane Life.
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We, Italian - like that ring the Bells to drown the Noise of thunder, expel out of our Minds such severe and startling thoughts, with the lowd Iustruments of this Worlds Business and Enjoyments, did we not, it must needs be so with us too:
We, Italian - like that ring the Bells' to drown the Noise of thunder, expel out of our Minds such severe and startling thoughts, with the loud Instruments of this World's Business and Enjoyments, did we not, it must needs be so with us too:
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It is the not meditating upon our future State that maketh us behave our selves as we do, a conceit that they may dye like Beasts that hardneth Men to live so.
It is the not meditating upon our future State that makes us behave our selves as we do, a conceit that they may die like Beasts that Hardeneth Men to live so.
Now the firm belief and Solemn Consideration of this great Article, he more than once remembreth us would be a Cure for all of them. First for Voluptuousness,
Now the firm belief and Solemn Consideration of this great Article, he more than once Remember us would be a Cure for all of them. First for Voluptuousness,
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She hath Idolatries of all sorts, and not only they that wear soft Cloathing, but they that are scarce able to cover their Nakedness, devote themselves to her.
She hath Idolatries of all sorts, and not only they that wear soft Clothing, but they that Are scarce able to cover their Nakedness, devote themselves to her.
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Now if with such our Inclinations there should meet this sad Delusion, that there is no Life but this, what hopes would there be of amending or reclaiming Men? When once they have imbibed this Opiat Principle, there will be no awakening them;
Now if with such our Inclinations there should meet this sad Delusion, that there is no Life but this, what hope's would there be of amending or reclaiming Men? When once they have imbibed this Opiate Principle, there will be not awakening them;
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Accordingly this sort of People used among the Antients to place a Scull upon the Table at their Feasts, not to correct but provoke their Extravagancies, to keep them Sober but to make them Madder;
Accordingly this sort of People used among the Ancients to place a Scull upon the Table At their Feasts, not to correct but provoke their Extravagancies, to keep them Sobrium but to make them Madder;
But with what Horror doth he that is convinced of his existence beyond the Grave look upon such Resolutions? what Stomach can he have to such dangerous Dainties, that looketh forward upon the everlasting Consequences? It was wittily said of the Poet in Atheneus, If the Headach did but come first, Men would not be drunk:
But with what Horror does he that is convinced of his existence beyond the Grave look upon such Resolutions? what Stomach can he have to such dangerous Dainties, that looks forward upon the everlasting Consequences? It was wittily said of the Poet in Atheneus, If the Headache did but come First, Men would not be drunk:
and therefore no more is said to the wild Extravagant, Chap. 11.9. but only this, Know thou that for all these things God will bring thee into Judgment.
and Therefore no more is said to the wild Extravagant, Chap. 11.9. but only this, Know thou that for all these things God will bring thee into Judgement.
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as for the while, the uncertain little while we can enjoy them, to do that in pursuit of them, that will make us either blush or tremble, be either asham'd or afraid when we are to leave them.
as for the while, the uncertain little while we can enjoy them, to do that in pursuit of them, that will make us either blush or tremble, be either ashamed or afraid when we Are to leave them.
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as he looked down from thence upon the Earth, the whole looked like so dull and inconsiderable a Spot, that he was abashed and out of Countenance, to think of the Meanness of Men, in making such a Stir and Bustle for any of the Scraps and Pieces of it.
as he looked down from thence upon the Earth, the Whole looked like so dull and inconsiderable a Spot, that he was abashed and out of Countenance, to think of the Meanness of Men, in making such a Stir and Bustle for any of the Scraps and Pieces of it.
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Indeed, he that goeth up into the Mount, and looketh upon the things above, the Transcendent Glories that we are designed for must needs have the same Thoughts;
Indeed, he that Goes up into the Mount, and looks upon the things above, the Transcendent Glories that we Are designed for must needs have the same Thoughts;
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The Apostle speaking of them that died in Faith, in the Faith of these Great Articles, Hebr. 11. giveth them this Character, that they looked upon themselves as Strangers and Pilgrims on the Earth:
The Apostle speaking of them that died in Faith, in the Faith of these Great Articles, Hebrew 11. gives them this Character, that they looked upon themselves as Strangers and Pilgrim's on the Earth:
The Third is Profaneness, which is mentioned in this, and again treated on more largely Chap. 9. as under the First Head are comprehended the Sins against our selves; under the Second those against our Neighbour; so under this, those more directly and immediately against God: Atheism, Infidelity, Blasphemy,
The Third is Profaneness, which is mentioned in this, and again treated on more largely Chap. 9. as under the First Head Are comprehended the Sins against our selves; under the Second those against our Neighbour; so under this, those more directly and immediately against God: Atheism, Infidelity, Blasphemy,
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and those foolish, as much as hurtful Sins, that bring as great Reproach as Guilt upon them they are found with Plutarch saith of Sylla, that he was much more exasperated against the Athenians for what they said against him, than what they did:
and those foolish, as much as hurtful Sins, that bring as great Reproach as Gilded upon them they Are found with Plutarch Says of Sylla, that he was much more exasperated against the Athenians for what they said against him, than what they did:
Something like it may be said in this case what Men do against the Honour of God, admitteth comparatively of some Pity and Extenuation from our Frailties and strong Temptations:
Something like it may be said in this case what Men do against the Honour of God, admitteth comparatively of Some Pity and Extenuation from our Frailties and strong Temptations:
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This is Humane Nature; but to speak against it, and teach Men so to do, where no Sensitive Appetite is gratified, this is such a Platonick Love of Wickedness,
This is Humane Nature; but to speak against it, and teach Men so to do, where no Sensitive Appetite is gratified, this is such a Platonic Love of Wickedness,
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Who will dispute against Providence that owneth a Future State? Who droll upon the Scriptures that thinketh in them he hath Eternal Life? Who make a Mock at Sin, that believeth there is a Worm that dieth not? Who disobey them that rule over them in the Lord, that considereth they watch for their Souls? Such an effectual Stop would it give to the Sins of Men of all Kinds, to be sensible of this Important Truth, That the Spirit of Man goeth upward,
Who will dispute against Providence that owneth a Future State? Who droll upon the Scriptures that Thinketh in them he hath Eternal Life? Who make a Mock At since, that Believeth there is a Worm that Dieth not? Who disobey them that Rule over them in the Lord, that Considereth they watch for their Souls? Such an effectual Stop would it give to the Sins of Men of all Kinds, to be sensible of this Important Truth, That the Spirit of Man Goes upward,
〈 … 〉 leave to exp••• 〈 … 〉 I must not suppo•• 〈 … 〉 to, to be of them that 〈 … 〉 Complaint, do not you 〈 … 〉 Spirit of Man goeth upward 〈 … 〉 you do acknowledge it;
〈 … 〉 leave to exp••• 〈 … 〉 I must not suppo•• 〈 … 〉 to, to be of them that 〈 … 〉 Complaint, do not you 〈 … 〉 Spirit of Man Goes upward 〈 … 〉 you do acknowledge it;
and yet liveth in Rioting and Drunkenness, in Chambering and Wantonness, and many other Vices, of which it is expresly said, that they who do such things shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.
and yet lives in Rioting and drunkenness, in Chambering and Wantonness, and many other Vices, of which it is expressly said, that they who do such things shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.
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Another pretendeth he doth believe it, and yet is covetous and proud, unjust and hard hearted, and maketh no better use of the Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness, than those uncharitable ones that were to depart accursed into Everlasting Burnings. A Third professeth he is convinced of it;
another pretendeth he does believe it, and yet is covetous and proud, unjust and hard hearted, and makes no better use of the Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness, than those uncharitable ones that were to depart accursed into Everlasting Burnings. A Third Professes he is convinced of it;
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