The good patriot set forth in the example of the publick-spirited centurion in a sermon preached in the Gray-Friar Church of Edinburgh, on the first Munday of June, 168-, being the day ordinarly [sic] observed for the anniversary commemoration of George Herriot, the religious founder of the hospital called after his name Herriots Hospital.
AMongst all the Effects of that Self-love we bring with us to the World, and is so great a Predominant in our Constitution, there is none more early and lasting, none more Powerful or Ʋniversal, than that wherewith we pursue the Good-will and Esteem of others:
among all the Effects of that Self-love we bring with us to the World, and is so great a Predominant in our Constitution, there is none more early and lasting, none more Powerful or Ʋniversal, than that wherewith we pursue the Goodwill and Esteem of Others:
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and pretty little Arts of Insinuation, by which our tender Young Ones, these mute but perswasive true Supplicants for favour seek to ingratiat themselves with these about them.
and pretty little Arts of Insinuation, by which our tender Young Ones, these mute but persuasive true Supplicants for favour seek to ingratiat themselves with these about them.
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As this affection is the first that Buds, so it is the last that Withers. Most Men at their Exite out of the World, would be satisfied, that as the Sun in the serene Evening of a clear day, sets in a beautiful Cloud, they could so change their Scene, leaving scattered behind them some bright Rayes of an immortal Reputation;
As this affection is the First that Buds, so it is the last that Withers. Most Men At their Exite out of the World, would be satisfied, that as the Sun in the serene Evening of a clear day, sets in a beautiful Cloud, they could so change their Scene, leaving scattered behind them Some bright Rays of an immortal Reputation;
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Yea, the worst of Criminals would step to Eternity with good Opinion in the Hearts, and kind Verdicts from the mouths of the Spectators of their disastrous end.
Yea, the worst of Criminals would step to Eternity with good Opinion in the Hearts, and kind Verdicts from the mouths of the Spectators of their disastrous end.
I have known few or none what ever they talked in contempt of Applause, or pretence of self-denyal, they made upon this score who were really so mortifyed as to the desire of pleasing others,
I have known few or none what ever they talked in contempt of Applause, or pretence of self-denial, they made upon this score who were really so mortified as to the desire of pleasing Others,
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And these Artificial Discourses, and set Modes of Speaking, wherewith they sought to conceal their Ambition this way, were no more to Penetrating minds,
And these Artificial Discourses, and Set Modes of Speaking, wherewith they sought to conceal their Ambition this Way, were no more to Penetrating minds,
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Only with this difference, the one is desirous to hide their vanity, as much as the other is tacitely delighted, through this transparent Obstruction to display their Beauty.
Only with this difference, the one is desirous to hide their vanity, as much as the other is tacitly delighted, through this transparent Obstruction to display their Beauty.
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Yea, it constrains the worst to do homage to its Shade and Picture, when it is but counterfited by those who hate it, pretended by those who will not practice it;
Yea, it constrains the worst to do homage to its Shade and Picture, when it is but counterfeited by those who hate it, pretended by those who will not practice it;
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in its native lustre! in its purest brightness in its fullest glory! Nor is there in the catalogue of the Virtues, as shall afterwards appear, any one more attractive of Commendation and Respect, of Affection and Repute,
in its native lustre! in its Purest brightness in its Fullest glory! Nor is there in the catalogue of the Virtues, as shall afterwards appear, any one more Attractive of Commendation and Respect, of Affection and Repute,
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How applicable this Text is to our present Business, how agreeable the good Testimony and Character given here, is to the Religious Founder, whose Benificence we are this day to commemorate, you are all convinced upon my first Reading of it:
How applicable this Text is to our present Business, how agreeable the good Testimony and Character given Here, is to the Religious Founder, whose Beneficence we Are this day to commemorate, you Are all convinced upon my First Reading of it:
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First, the High Elogie and Commendation the Elders give the Centurion when they interceed for him in behalf of his sick Servant, they proclaim him Worthy. Secondly, you have the Probation of it in the fifth verse, He loveth our Nation and hath built us a Synagogue.
First, the High Eulogy and Commendation the Elders give the Centurion when they intercede for him in behalf of his sick Servant, they proclaim him Worthy. Secondly, you have the Probation of it in the fifth verse, He loves our nation and hath built us a Synagogue.
For than it might be sufpected, the effect of Ignorance, the Result of chance, or the Product of partiality: The usual springs of Vulgar Report; Whence it comes it seldom hits right,
For than it might be sufpected, the Effect of Ignorance, the Result of chance, or the Product of partiality: The usual springs of vulgar Report; Whence it comes it seldom hits right,
or if it do, (as 'tis one to a thousand) it keeps not long the same Tun. Therefore Wise Men are as little Elevated with its flatteries, as they are depressed or fretted with its slanders, having an equal generous unconcernedness for either,
or if it do, (as it's one to a thousand) it keeps not long the same Tun. Therefore Wise Men Are as little Elevated with its flatteries, as they Are depressed or fretted with its slanders, having an equal generous unconcernedness for either,
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while they are found in the discharge of their Dutie. It is rate that Merit has the Euges of the Rabble, or the Applause of the Multitude, the kind votes of the Populace has seldom or never been the Companion of Virtue,
while they Are found in the discharge of their Duty. It is rate that Merit has the Euges of the Rabble, or the Applause of the Multitude, the kind votes of the Populace has seldom or never been the Companion of Virtue,
or the Domestick of the Graces, how frequently does the Suffrage of the fluctuating unstable Mob, like Water, carry up Cork and Feathers while Solider things sink to the Bottom:
or the Domestic of the Graces, how frequently does the Suffrage of the fluctuating unstable Mob, like Water, carry up Cork and Feathers while Soldier things sink to the Bottom:
None merit more honour from the Vulgar, than those whom they load with Reproaches: Nor are any less deserving, than those who by such easie Idolaters are commonly adored.
None merit more honour from the vulgar, than those whom they load with Reproaches: Nor Are any less deserving, than those who by such easy Idolaters Are commonly adored.
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I have known in my own time, the Best Magistrats and Ablest Ministers, the greatest Promoters of the Spiritual and Temporal concerns of some places, become the Objects of the common hatred,
I have known in my own time, the Best Magistrates and Ablest Ministers, the greatest Promoters of the Spiritual and Temporal concerns of Some places, become the Objects of the Common hatred,
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But those who came to our Saviour with this publick declaration in the Centurions behalf, that he was worthie, were the Elders, as you have it in the third verse, Elders, Men for their Experience more knowing, by their Station more competent Judges of his Desert, by their Authority less lyable to the impressions of Fear or Favour:
But those who Come to our Saviour with this public declaration in the Centurions behalf, that he was worthy, were the Elders, as you have it in the third verse, Elders, Men for their Experience more knowing, by their Station more competent Judges of his Desert, by their authority less liable to the impressions of fear or Favour:
Indeed the Approbation of Men of Wisdom and Power, is the best Pillar and Preserver of Reputation. The good Opinion of a few Judicious Persons is preferrable to the Populat Vogue,
Indeed the Approbation of Men of Wisdom and Power, is the best Pillar and Preserver of Reputation. The good Opinion of a few Judicious Persons is preferable to the Populat Vogue,
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The Love and Esteem of Honest Men is one of the most desirable things in the World, and is according to Gicero's Notion, the best basis of true Honour and Glory.
The Love and Esteem of Honest Men is one of the most desirable things in the World, and is according to Gicero's Notion, the best basis of true Honour and Glory.
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Certainly next the Commendation of GOD and our Consciences, there can be nothing more comfortable than the concurrent Testimony of Excellent Virtuous Persons.
Certainly next the Commendation of GOD and our Consciences, there can be nothing more comfortable than the concurrent Testimony of Excellent Virtuous Persons.
Let us do worthily in our Capacities, whether the World notice us or no, Virtue is sufficient Reward and Solace to it self without this slender Recompence.
Let us do worthily in our Capacities, whither the World notice us or not, Virtue is sufficient Reward and Solace to it self without this slender Recompense.
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as a Favour of Providence oblieging him to deserve it by continuance in well-doing, as a Provocation to excell himself in some fresh instance, or new Experiment:
as a Favour of Providence obliging him to deserve it by Continuance in welldoing, as a Provocation to excel himself in Some fresh instance, or new Experiment:
These are the most discerning Umpites of it, and the justest Dispensers of such gratefull retributions; the Best are ever less byass'd with partiality to lessen any performance;
These Are the most discerning Umpites of it, and the Justest Dispensers of such grateful retributions; the Best Are ever less biased with partiality to lessen any performance;
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less acted by prejudice against our Profession or Persons, to depretiat what we do or defraud us of any Tribute of Praise or Commendation, due to us upon the account of any Excellency or perfection.
less acted by prejudice against our Profession or Persons, to depretiat what we do or defraud us of any Tribute of Praise or Commendation, due to us upon the account of any Excellency or perfection.
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And this we see if we consider in the next place, the condition of the Object on whom they bestow this Encomium, he was a Centurion, as you would say, a Captain of an hundred Men, a Commanding Officer, a Stranger to their Countrey, a Gentile or Heathen by his Birth and Extraction,
And this we see if we Consider in the next place, the condition of the Object on whom they bestow this Encomium, he was a Centurion, as you would say, a Captain of an hundred Men, a Commanding Officer, a Stranger to their Country, a Gentile or Heathen by his Birth and Extraction,
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as is apparent, and by reason of these Circumstances, less gracious to them, who looked upon themselves as the LORDS Select People: yet maugre these Objections they become Sollicitors for him at our Saviours hands; his Zeal for their Religion old remove any averseness they might have had against him, on score of his Pedegree as an Alien:
as is apparent, and by reason of these circumstances, less gracious to them, who looked upon themselves as the LORDS Select People: yet maugre these Objections they become Solicitors for him At our Saviors hands; his Zeal for their Religion old remove any averseness they might have had against him, on score of his Pedigree as an Alien:
For all his being a Souldier, and a Stranger, yet he is an affectionat Lover of their Nation, a great Encourager of their Devotion, a mighty Favourer of their Religion, a person beyond all peradventure, who as he was formerly instructed in the Jewish profession, is now become no small Proficient in the Christian, otherwise our Saviour had not passed the Judgement on him, in the 9 verse, That He bad not found so great Faith, No, Not in Israel;
For all his being a Soldier, and a Stranger, yet he is an affectionate Lover of their nation, a great Encourager of their Devotion, a mighty Favourer of their Religion, a person beyond all Peradventure, who as he was formerly instructed in the Jewish profession, is now become no small Proficient in the Christian, otherwise our Saviour had not passed the Judgement on him, in the 9 verse, That He bade not found so great Faith, No, Not in Israel;
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Religion may have its Favourers and Followers, its Lovers and Admiters every where, in the Camp as well as the Cloister, in the Court as well as the Church, Piety and War are not inconsistent, Devotion may keep Quarters in a Souloiers Tent, the Military Profession has afforded as Illustrious Examples of Virtue,
Religion may have its Favourers and Followers, its Lovers and Admiters every where, in the Camp as well as the Cloister, in the Court as well as the Church, Piety and War Are not inconsistent, Devotion may keep Quarters in a Souloiers Tent, the Military Profession has afforded as Illustrious Examples of Virtue,
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Went not some of the Military Discipline in its Front and Reer? You'l find a Sebastian in the head of Diocesians Troops, disputing for precedency with some Resolute Christians, who should first have the honour of Mattyrdome.
Went not Some of the Military Discipline in its Front and Rear? You'll find a Sebastian in the head of Diocesians Troops, disputing for precedency with Some Resolute Christians, who should First have the honour of Mattyrdome.
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Hormisdas for Constancy in the Christian Faith is degraded by the Persian Monarch from being General of his Forces, to be the Keeper of his Camels, yet would not change his Religion to exchange his Disgrace, or recover his former Post.
Hormisdas for Constancy in the Christian Faith is degraded by the Persian Monarch from being General of his Forces, to be the Keeper of his Camels, yet would not change his Religion to exchange his Disgrace, or recover his former Post.
I will not say but such Examples were rare in former and latter times, and it is to be regrated that Godliness is not so generally entertained, countenanced or practised, by Men of this Office as could be wished.
I will not say but such Examples were rare in former and latter times, and it is to be regrated that Godliness is not so generally entertained, countenanced or practised, by Men of this Office as could be wished.
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Which made the Historian Poet, say, Nulla fides Pietasque Viris qui Castra sequuntur, If he had put Rara for Nulla he had lighted on the Truth of the Matter, without marring the Elegancy of his Meeter.
Which made the Historian Poet, say, Nulla fides Pietasque Viris qui Castles sequuntur, If he had put Rara for Nulla he had lighted on the Truth of the Matter, without marring the Elegancy of his Meeter.
Yet we know when Princes are engaged in War, Men levied for advancing or carrying on the same, the Naughtiest and most Scandalous Rogues in the Countrey are sought and marked out,
Yet we know when Princes Are engaged in War, Men levied for advancing or carrying on the same, the Naughtiest and most Scandalous Rogues in the Country Are sought and marked out,
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as fit Champions to mantain the honour of the Soveraign, and the Safety of the Countrey, it is a miracle, a good cause prospers in the hands of such Mannagers, whose Enormities prognosticat more Vengeance,
as fit Champions to maintain the honour of the Sovereign, and the Safety of the Country, it is a miracle, a good cause prospers in the hands of such Managers, whose Enormities prognosticat more Vengeance,
As if it were a sort of Wilderness, Barren of Trees of Righteousness, we see both the Camp and Court present us with some no less conspicuous for Size and Verdure,
As if it were a sort of Wilderness, Barren of Trees of Righteousness, we see both the Camp and Court present us with Some no less conspicuous for Size and Verdure,
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Wisdom despises no Passengers, there is no Fortification against the Engines of Grace, no Rampiers, no Bulwarks Impregnable to its force, no condition of life can resist its opperation:
Wisdom despises no Passengers, there is no Fortification against the Engines of Grace, no Rampiers, no Bulwarks Impregnable to its force, no condition of life can resist its operation:
It hath carried some spoils from every Occupation, raised from Trophies in every Region, and there is no Nation or Profession where it has not left some Prints of its Power, and Vestiges of its Conquest.
It hath carried Some spoils from every Occupation, raised from Trophies in every Region, and there is no nation or Profession where it has not left Some Prints of its Power, and Vestiges of its Conquest.
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It hath with a Mighty hand broke through strong Holds, and Levell'd Mountains of opposition, the Simplicity of the Gospel has Triumphed over the subtility of Philosophers;
It hath with a Mighty hand broke through strong Holds, and Leveled Mountains of opposition, the Simplicity of the Gospel has Triumphed over the subtility of Philosophers;
Devotion is not so Narrow or Morose, but it may adapt and suit it self, to the several Circumstances and Imployments of Human life, Religion without any imputation of Levity,
Devotion is not so Narrow or Morose, but it may adapt and suit it self, to the several circumstances and Employments of Human life, Religion without any imputation of Levity,
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and these Directors of Spiritual Life, who present her in the same habite, to a Souldier or a Courtier that they do to a Priest or a Monk, spills her shape,
and these Directors of Spiritual Life, who present her in the same habit, to a Soldier or a Courtier that they do to a Priest or a Monk, spills her shape,
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Behold here then the Excellency of Religion, it can sort with every State, accomodat it self to every Condition, it can lodge under a Scarlet or Purple Robe;
Behold Here then the Excellency of Religion, it can sort with every State, accomodat it self to every Condition, it can lodge under a Scarlet or Purple Robe;
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while a Crou• of Attendants with bare heads and Bended Knees flock about them, they retain pure hands and mild hearts, maugre all the Provocations to Cruelty,
while a Crou• of Attendants with bore Heads and Bent Knees flock about them, they retain pure hands and mild hearts, maugre all the Provocations to Cruelty,
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and temptations to Violence which surround them, their fr•quent rough Warlike Exercises remove not Piery from their Souls, Humanity from their hearts, Tenderness from their Breasts, Compassion from their Natures, or Civility from their Manners:
and temptations to Violence which surround them, their fr•quent rough Warlike Exercises remove not Piery from their Souls, Humanity from their hearts, Tenderness from their Breasts, Compassion from their Nature's, or Civility from their Manners:
There are who can unite the Piety of a Divine, with the Policie of a Statseman, the Devotion of a Regular with the Debonairness of a Courtier, the Courage of a Hero with the Meekness of the Gentler Sex, the Gallantry of a Wa•riour with the Charity of a Christian: whose Religion does not soften the undauntedness of their temper,
There Are who can unite the Piety of a Divine, with the Policy of a Statseman, the Devotion of a Regular with the Debonairness of a Courtier, the Courage of a Hero with the Meekness of the Gentler Sex, the Gallantry of a Wa•riour with the Charity of a Christian: whose Religion does not soften the undauntedness of their temper,
or rebate the Vigour of their Resolution, nor does their Valour impair their Affection to Divine Worship, or abate the fervours of their prayers, make their Confessions less humble, their Devotion more Austere, or their Behaviour morose. No, no, their conversation bears all the caracters not only of a Courteous and Civil but likewise of a Religious and Virtuous Education: Who amidst all the punctilios of Honour they so much stand upon;
or rebate the Vigour of their Resolution, nor does their Valour impair their Affection to Divine Worship, or abate the fervours of their Prayers, make their Confessions less humble, their Devotion more Austere, or their Behaviour morose. No, no, their Conversation bears all the characters not only of a Courteous and Civil but likewise of a Religious and Virtuous Education: Who amid all the punctilios of Honour they so much stand upon;
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and giving offence into GOD, or disrespct to his Laws: They place no courage in daring GOD, or braving the Devil, nor do they count it a despicable piece of timorousness, to dread the Judge of all the World, to fear hell, or flee from damnation; they esteem there is more of fool hardiness than of Courage, of Raging madness then of true Gallantry, in sporting with sinful occasions, dallying with Spiritual dangers, playing with what may consigne them to infernal flames, or in an overventerous marching near the Precipice of everlasting burnings.
and giving offence into GOD, or disrespct to his Laws: They place no courage in daring GOD, or braving the devil, nor do they count it a despicable piece of timorousness, to dread the Judge of all the World, to Fear hell, or flee from damnation; they esteem there is more of fool hardiness than of Courage, of Raging madness then of true Gallantry, in sporting with sinful occasions, dallying with Spiritual dangers, playing with what may consign them to infernal flames, or in an overventerous marching near the Precipice of everlasting burnings.
Well then while we see such Lill•es among Thorns and Roses among Thristles; when we see such virtue and Goodness keept alive amidst such an Army of Temptations and difficulties, may we not admire the Divine Bounty, and Magnifie the Energy of His Grace, that selects Souls brought up in the Tumults of War to make them examples of Piety, and Patterns of Charity: He makes them hear his still voice amidst the clashes of Swords, and the Sounds of Trumpets: He Mollifyes their Hearts amidst the cruelties of the Camp;
Well then while we see such Lill•es among Thorns and Roses among Thistles; when we see such virtue and goodness kept alive amid such an Army of Temptations and difficulties, may we not admire the Divine Bounty, and Magnify the Energy of His Grace, that selects Souls brought up in the Tumults of War to make them Examples of Piety, and Patterns of Charity: He makes them hear his still voice amid the clashes of Swords, and the Sounds of Trumpets: He Mollifyes their Hearts amid the cruelties of the Camp;
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These these O Omnipotent Jesus! are the Miraculous Effects of thy universal love, the Victorious Trophies of thy irresistable Grace, the singular Master-pieces of thy absolute power, and stupendious Triumphs of thy Infinite Glory.
These these Oh Omnipotent jesus! Are the Miraculous Effects of thy universal love, the Victorious Trophies of thy irresistible Grace, the singular Masterpieces of thy absolute power, and stupendious Triumphos of thy Infinite Glory.
as an Apologie for their Infidelity towards GOD, their Injustice or uncharitableness towards Man. What others have been and done, may by a generous Emulation, be aspired after,
as an Apology for their Infidelity towards GOD, their Injustice or uncharitableness towards Man. What Others have been and done, may by a generous Emulation, be aspired After,
Let us further inquire if these other things which are the Ordinary measure, by which we take Estimate of a persons worth, be, to be found in the Centurion, that the Elders be not found a pact'd ignoramus jurie, (as we say in their sentence of him,
Let us further inquire if these other things which Are the Ordinary measure, by which we take Estimate of a Persons worth, be, to be found in the Centurion, that the Elders be not found a pacted ignoramus jury, (as we say in their sentence of him,
nor we partial or implicite Honourers of his Virtue upon Hear say; There are three things which procure the character of Worth to a person, bona Naturae, bona Fortunae, bona Gratiae.
nor we partial or implicit Honourers of his Virtue upon Hear say; There Are three things which procure the character of Worth to a person, Bona Naturae, Bona Fortunae, Bona Gratiae.
1. The Advantages of Nature. 2. The Benefites of Fortune, which in a more Christian dialect in our discourses and Writings should be called the common Largesses of Providence. And 3ly. The Ornaments of Grace, a Man is never reputed Worthy, but upon his possession or Fruition of some of these.
1. The Advantages of Nature. 2. The Benefits of Fortune, which in a more Christian dialect in our discourses and Writings should be called the Common Largesses of Providence. And 3ly. The Ornament of Grace, a Man is never reputed Worthy, but upon his possession or Fruition of Some of these.
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For the First, The gifts of Nature, these Natural Endeuments whether of Body or Mind, such as Strength and Beauty, Wit and Judgement, Sagacity and Dexterity, Prudence and Courage, &c. Those make a person worthy in the eyes of the World, Bespeak and obtain Favour & Esteem from People to their Owners:
For the First, The Gifts of Nature, these Natural Endeuments whither of Body or Mind, such as Strength and Beauty, Wit and Judgement, Sagacity and Dexterity, Prudence and Courage, etc. Those make a person worthy in the eyes of the World, Bespeak and obtain Favour & Esteem from People to their Owners:
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How much the Centurion partaked of these, is not upon Record, but we may probably conjecture from his eminency in other Regards, from his Benificence and Piety, he wanted not these Natural Embellishments and Abilities which in order to his other Accomplishments, might serve as the first dip towards a finer collour,
How much the Centurion partaked of these, is not upon Record, but we may probably conjecture from his eminency in other Regards, from his Beneficence and Piety, he wanted not these Natural Embellishments and Abilities which in order to his other Accomplishments, might serve as the First dip towards a finer colour,
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as Honour and Wealth, Power and Authority, which in the corrupt Judgement of the VVorld, seems to be the only Standard of VVorth, and Attractive of Esteem.
as Honour and Wealth, Power and authority, which in the corrupt Judgement of the World, seems to be the only Standard of Worth, and Attractive of Esteem.
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Yet would I have such more intelligent than the silly Als, who thought all the Congies and Cringies which were payed by the superstitious People to the Idol he bore, was out respect to himself.
Yet would I have such more intelligent than the silly Also, who Thought all the Congies and Cringies which were paid by the superstitious People to the Idol he boar, was out respect to himself.
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No, no, be not proud of what is payed to the Station in which by the favour of Providence you are posted; But labour to maintain the Dignity of it by Virtue and Fidelity in your Trust,
No, no, be not proud of what is paid to the Station in which by the favour of Providence you Are posted; But labour to maintain the Dignity of it by Virtue and Fidis in your Trust,
But it was neither any Natural Perfection or outward Accession of Splendor or Riches the Centurion enjoyed, that made the Elders repute him worthy, so much as his Piety and Benificence; for this they plead for him,
But it was neither any Natural Perfection or outward Accession of Splendour or Riches the Centurion enjoyed, that made the Elders repute him worthy, so much as his Piety and Beneficence; for this they plead for him,
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These give the compleating stroake and illuminating Varnish to his Natural Faculties, Accidental Advantages, and Moral Accomplishments: Those and what else we most admire, become more Grateful and Beautiful in conjunction with Divine Grace. As Jewels cast into honney take thence a flash of lustre, according to their Natural collour:
These give the completing stroke and illuminating Varnish to his Natural Faculties, Accidental Advantages, and Moral Accomplishments: Those and what Else we most admire, become more Grateful and Beautiful in conjunction with Divine Grace. As Jewels cast into honney take thence a flash of lustre, according to their Natural colour:
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and the want of it is (as a Barr of infamy in a coat of Arms) a dash to all other his enduements or atchievements, of which it may be said as of Naaman, a great man,
and the want of it is (as a Bar of infamy in a coat of Arms) a dash to all other his enduements or achievements, of which it may be said as of Naaman, a great man,
Other Accomplishments to such a person, are at best but like poyson in a Christal Glass to a Frantik man, or a Precipice Tapistred with Jessemin and Lillies to a blind man, whereon he is turning and streatching himself with dangerous delight;
Other Accomplishments to such a person, Are At best but like poison in a Crystal Glass to a Frantik man, or a Precipice Tapistred with Jessemin and Lilies to a blind man, whereon he is turning and stretching himself with dangerous delight;
therefore let me exhort you in the words of that Oracle of Wisdom; if you would have the caracter of Reputation here given the Centurion, and be accounted Worthy, Frove: 4.7.
Therefore let me exhort you in the words of that Oracle of Wisdom; if you would have the character of Reputation Here given the Centurion, and be accounted Worthy, Frove: 4.7.
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get Wisdom, (this and Grace are one and the same through most places of this book of the Proverbs ) and with all thy getting, get Ʋnderstanding, exalt her and she shall promote thee, she shall bring thee to Honour when thou dost embrace her, she shall give to thy head an Ornament of Honour,
get Wisdom, (this and Grace Are one and the same through most places of this book of the Proverbs) and with all thy getting, get Ʋnderstanding, exalt her and she shall promote thee, she shall bring thee to Honour when thou dost embrace her, she shall give to thy head an Ornament of Honour,
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Although there was a concurrance of these things in the Centurion which are the ordinary Loadstone of Reputation, and Props of Renown, that they justly term him worthy, yet there are some peculiar Graces specifyed in him,
Although there was a concurrence of these things in the Centurion which Are the ordinary Loadstone of Reputation, and Props of Renown, that they justly term him worthy, yet there Are Some peculiar Graces specified in him,
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The providence which pat them in subjection to us, might have turned the scales made us Servants and them Masters; and although it be not so, let it be considcred, we are in stubordination to others in the world,
The providence which pat them in subjection to us, might have turned the scales made us Servants and them Masters; and although it be not so, let it be considcred, we Are in stubordination to Others in the world,
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and we stand near, if not in the same Relation to our Supperiours and Betters, that they do to us, let us then do to them what we would wish done to our selves, were we in their circumstances,
and we stand near, if not in the same Relation to our Supperiours and Betters, that they do to us, let us then do to them what we would wish done to our selves, were we in their Circumstances,
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if not with the same measure of Kindness we look for from them, yet with some degrees of tenderness, which may prove very comfortable and encouraging to them, and no way derogatory or disparraging to us.
if not with the same measure of Kindness we look for from them, yet with Some Degrees of tenderness, which may prove very comfortable and encouraging to them, and no Way derogatory or disparraging to us.
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and feeding him with his own Royal Hands. Trajan thought not the Golden Threed wherewith his Diadem was wreathed about his head, too good to ty up the bleeding wounds of one of his servants.
and feeding him with his own Royal Hands. Trajan Thought not the Golden Thread wherewith his Diadem was wreathed about his head, too good to ty up the bleeding wounds of one of his Servants.
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Were we acted by generous principles of Reason, Honour, and Justice, we would prize and commend Virtue in a Servant, without any partiality upon account of his State, and condemn Vice, although it were in a Monarch without fear or hesitation,
Were we acted by generous principles of Reason, Honour, and justice, we would prize and commend Virtue in a Servant, without any partiality upon account of his State, and condemn Vice, although it were in a Monarch without Fear or hesitation,
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The Centurions behaviour in behalf of his Servant, may put these insolent Husbands, these cruel Parents, and tyr•nnical Masters to the Blush, who shew less concernedness for their respective Relatives, than a good Man according to Solomon's Ethicks shews to his very beast.
The Centurions behaviour in behalf of his Servant, may put these insolent Husbands, these cruel Parents, and tyr•nnical Masters to the Blush, who show less concernedness for their respective Relatives, than a good Man according to Solomon's Ethics shows to his very beast.
I wish the Application to any Person here or in the City, were impertinent: I most freely say, these who are not touched with the Sufferings, or molified with the miserys of other Mortals, especially those under their own charge, are not only without Religious, but without Natural Affection: And have more of Beasts, and that of the worst sort, of Beares and Voolves: Yea I may say, they have more of incarnat Devils, than of GOD or MAN.
I wish the Application to any Person Here or in the city, were impertinent: I most freely say, these who Are not touched with the Sufferings, or mollified with the miseries of other Mortals, especially those under their own charge, Are not only without Religious, but without Natural Affection: And have more of Beasts, and that of the worst sort, of Bears and Voolves: Yea I may say, they have more of incarnate Devils, than of GOD or MAN.
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Pitty and Tenderness are the Companions of Great Souls, and ever lodged in Generous Breasts they are far from Effeminacy or meaness, who are most subject to the impressions of Humanity. The compassion of the Centurion is to me an argument of his Valour and Gallantry,
Pity and Tenderness Are the Sodales of Great Souls, and ever lodged in Generous Breasts they Are Far from Effeminacy or meaness, who Are most Subject to the impressions of Humanity. The compassion of the Centurion is to me an argument of his Valour and Gallantry,
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For as Fierceness and Cruelty are sure indications of a Coward, so Gentleness and Mercy are inseparable from brave Minds, and Noble Hearts. And for any thing I could ever learn from History,
For as Fierceness and Cruelty Are sure indications of a Coward, so Gentleness and Mercy Are inseparable from brave Minds, and Noble Hearts. And for any thing I could ever Learn from History,
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Stoicks and Barbarians may look upon pity as a mean Quality, or Effeminate Virtue, but the most Famous Conquerours of the World have wept over the Carcass•s of their Enemies, bedewed their Triumphs with Tears,
Stoics and Barbarians may look upon pity as a mean Quality, or Effeminate Virtue, but the most Famous Conquerors of the World have wept over the Carcass•s of their Enemies, bedewed their Triumphos with Tears,
and Quelled the vain risings of their hearts on the success of their Arms, with the commiserating sentiments of their minds at the disasters of their Foes.
and Quelled the vain risings of their hearts on the success of their Arms, with the commiserating sentiments of their minds At the disasters of their Foes.
These who think pity and compassion a diminution of their Courage, or a detraction from their Authority and Power, as if to shun the imputation of Effeminacy, they most assume the nature of Tygers, and to acquire the Reputation of Valure, they must cease to be Men, and be transformed ino Bruits or Devils, would do well to consider GOD Himself disdaines not to illustrate the Compaffionatness of his Nature, by an allusion to the most affectionate Relation of the softer Sex, because generally more sucriptive of,
These who think pity and compassion a diminution of their Courage, or a detraction from their authority and Power, as if to shun the imputation of Effeminacy, they most assume the nature of Tigers, and to acquire the Reputation of Valour, they must cease to be Men, and be transformed Into Bruits or Devils, would do well to Consider GOD Himself disdains not to illustrate the Compaffionatness of his Nature, by an allusion to the most affectionate Relation of the Softer Sex, Because generally more sucriptive of,
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and more naturally disposed, to exerce these sweet Tendernesses we owe the Distressed. Are not David and Jonathan instances, that Martiall prowess and a melting affectionatness needs not keep different Quarters:
and more naturally disposed, to exerce these sweet Tendernesses we owe the Distressed. are not David and Johnathan instances, that Martial prowess and a melting affectionatness needs not keep different Quarters:
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These shew us the eyes of Heroes are not of Adamant, nor their Hearts of Brass, the Soveraegns of the Earth are never more Glorious than when they shew merey to the afflicted, affoord relief to the distressed, and extend elemency towards the guilty: By this,
These show us the eyes of Heroes Are not of Adamant, nor their Hearts of Brass, the Soveraegns of the Earth Are never more Glorious than when they show Mercy to the afflicted, afford relief to the distressed, and extend clemency towards the guilty: By this,
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and the Divinity they adore, only with this disparity, by their Clemency to Criminals they give a being without a not being, a Resurrection without causing them taste of Death, or working a Miracle in their behalf.
and the Divinity they adore, only with this disparity, by their Clemency to Criminals they give a being without a not being, a Resurrection without causing them taste of Death, or working a Miracle in their behalf.
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The second Christian Grace the Centurion is remarkable for, is his Humility, he neither thought himself worthy to address so Great a Person as the Saviour of the World,
The second Christian Grace the Centurion is remarkable for, is his Humility, he neither Thought himself worthy to address so Great a Person as the Saviour of the World,
or that he should honour his House with His Presence, (he saith) Lord trouble not Tby Self, Vers: 6.7. for I am not worthy that Thou shouldest enter under my roofe, whefore neither thought I my self worthy to come into Thee.
or that he should honour his House with His Presence, (he Says) Lord trouble not Thy Self, Vers: 6.7. for I am not worthy that Thou Shouldst enter under my roof, Wherefore neither Thought I my self worthy to come into Thee.
By these steps of his self abasement, or to speake with the Mysticks of his self annihilation, he opened a door to receive Christ into his Heart, who delights to dwel with humble Souls, and beholds the proud a farr off? It is strange pride by aspiring after an undue Exaltation is cast down, by seeking to approach near GOD, is banished to a greater distance,
By these steps of his self abasement, or to speak with the Mystics of his self annihilation, he opened a door to receive christ into his Heart, who delights to dwell with humble Souls, and beholds the proud a Far off? It is strange pride by aspiring After an undue Exaltation is cast down, by seeking to approach near GOD, is banished to a greater distance,
His Humility is so much the more Conspicuous, that He is a Person in Power and Authority, the voluntary debasement of such is the exaltation of this Vertue, which in the eyes of the World suffers some prejudice in its reputation, when Peasants and Mechanicks, persons of mean birth or servile imploy act its Part:
His Humility is so much the more Conspicuous, that He is a Person in Power and authority, the voluntary debasement of such is the exaltation of this Virtue, which in the eyes of the World suffers Some prejudice in its reputation, when Peasants and Mechanics, Persons of mean birth or servile employ act its Part:
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Indeed for one who is found among straw and cob webs, as soon as he is dropt into the World, for one keept under Hatehes by the Disadvantage of an Obscure Pedegree, a Sordid Education; a Blunt Wit, a Narrow Fortune, a Rustick Society, and a Chain of Ʋnfavourable Accidents, for such a one to be Humble and condescending is no matter of great praise;
Indeed for one who is found among straw and cob webs, as soon as he is dropped into the World, for one kept under Hatehes by the Disadvantage of an Obscure Pedigree, a Sordid Education; a Blunt Wit, a Narrow Fortune, a Rustic Society, and a Chain of Ʋnfavourable Accidents, for such a one to be Humble and condescending is no matter of great praise;
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But to see one poor in Spirit, in plenty of Riches, moderat in a Fortune, ever upon increase, humble under the promising favour of the Prince, the bewithching smiles of the Court, the hearty Applause of the People:
But to see one poor in Spirit, in plenty of Riches, moderate in a Fortune, ever upon increase, humble under the promising favour of the Prince, the bewithching smiles of the Court, the hearty Applause of the People:
This sets a Crown of honour and a Diadem of Glory on the head of Humility. When those whose Elevation seems to indispose them, whose temptations to the contrary are so strong, that its Exercise becomes more difficult to themselves,
This sets a Crown of honour and a Diadem of Glory on the head of Humility. When those whose Elevation seems to indispose them, whose temptations to the contrary Are so strong, that its Exercise becomes more difficult to themselves,
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For the Promise of Exaltation to these who humble themselves, must needs be forthcoming to them in a peculiar manner, commensurate to the degrees of their heights and falls of their Superiority and Submissions.
For the Promise of Exaltation to these who humble themselves, must needs be forthcoming to them in a peculiar manner, commensurate to the Degrees of their heights and falls of their Superiority and Submissions.
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Let this teach those whom a Happy Providence has raised beyond others, that their Advancement does not exeem them from the Exercise of this Grace, all CHRIST's Spiritual Injunctions, are very consistent with the severall Distinctions and Temporal Orders among Men.
Let this teach those whom a Happy Providence has raised beyond Others, that their Advancement does not exeem them from the Exercise of this Grace, all Christ's Spiritual Injunctions, Are very consistent with the several Distinctions and Temporal Order among Men.
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and solemn Profession of his Wants, although the Circumstances of such Mens Condition in the World, will not permit them to accomodat themselves to all the Exteriour Expressions of it.
and solemn Profession of his Wants, although the circumstances of such Men's Condition in the World, will not permit them to accomodat themselves to all the Exterior Expressions of it.
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Some Recluse Monk, who counts his Beads in stead of his Prayers, and makes his Fingers the Intelligencers of his Faith, may think the maximes of Christianity incompatible with those of the Court or Camp:
some Recluse Monk, who counts his Beads in stead of his Prayers, and makes his Fingers the Intelligencers of his Faith, may think the maxims of Christianity incompatible with those of the Court or Camp:
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when he sayes, if Christians could have swayed the Seepters of Caesars, or the Caesars abundoned the World, CHRIST 's Harvest would have been greater, and his Conquest larger.
when he Says, if Christians could have swayed the Scepters of Caesars, or the Caesars abundoned the World, CHRIST is Harvest would have been greater, and his Conquest larger.
Some may think poorness of Spirit cannot sit under a company of State, or lodge within Palaces of Ma•bel, that pureness of Heart cannot be preserved at Court, amidst the Flames, the charmes of some sparkling Conversations might there kindle:
some may think poorness of Spirit cannot fit under a company of State, or lodge within Palaces of Ma•bel, that pureness of Heart cannot be preserved At Court, amid the Flames, the charms of Some sparkling Conversations might there kindle:
Or in the Camp when the Beauties of the Countrey became Supplicants to, or part of the Booty of the Conquerour. That Humility cannot keep Pace with Success and Victory in the field:
Or in the Camp when the Beauty's of the Country became Supplicants to, or part of the Booty of the Conqueror. That Humility cannot keep Pace with Success and Victory in the field:
Or ascend the Throne when thousandsly prostrate at the Footstool. That Hunger after Righteousness cannot consist with Thirst after Kingdoms. That meekness of Temper to forgive Injuries, cannot sort with an absolute power of Revenge. But there are upon Record some excellent Heroes, in whom these have been so happily conjunct, without interferring:
Or ascend the Throne when thousandsly prostrate At the Footstool. That Hunger After Righteousness cannot consist with Thirst After Kingdoms. That meekness of Temper to forgive Injuries, cannot sort with an absolute power of Revenge. But there Are upon Record Some excellent Heroes, in whom these have been so happily conjunct, without interfering:
That may convince the World, the Court and the Church, the Camp and the Cloister, are not so opposite as the two Poles, or so distant as East and West.
That may convince the World, the Court and the Church, the Camp and the Cloister, Are not so opposite as the two Poles, or so distant as East and West.
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There have been who counted nothing great but what was Just, nothing Glorious but what was the Reward of Virtue, nothing Honourable but what was honestly obtained, and enjoyed without remorse;
There have been who counted nothing great but what was Just, nothing Glorious but what was the Reward of Virtue, nothing Honourable but what was honestly obtained, and enjoyed without remorse;
And I may, say Adorers of their Dignity, Who have retained their Innocency amidst all the Tempting Vanityes of the Court been chaste in despight of all the enticeing Blandishments of Sense, mortified amidst appetizing delights,
And I may, say Adorers of their Dignity, Who have retained their Innocency amid all the Tempting Vanities of the Court been chaste in despite of all the enticing Blandishments of Sense, mortified amid appetizing delights,
if the great and the Noble may, and should transcribe the Centurions example of Humilty, how much more are these of Inferiour Rank to conform themselves to this Pattern whose order and state in the World may faciliate the practice of this Virtue to them, you may plead excuse for the Nonobservance of some other qualiues of your Betters,
if the great and the Noble may, and should transcribe the Centurions Exampl of Humility, how much more Are these of Inferior Rank to conform themselves to this Pattern whose order and state in the World may faciliate the practice of this Virtue to them, you may plead excuse for the Nonobservance of Some other qualiues of your Betters,
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for which your Low condition in the World does capacitate and fit you? Your Non-conformity in this can admit no extenuation, much less can you expect a tottal remission;
for which your Low condition in the World does capacitate and fit you? Your Nonconformity in this can admit no extenuation, much less can you expect a tottal remission;
and I trust a more impressive and Operative Pattern in this matter, I beseech you let the same mind be in you which was in CHRIST, and hearken to his Proclaimation, Learn of Me for I am Meek and Lowly.
and I trust a more impressive and Operative Pattern in this matter, I beseech you let the same mind be in you which was in CHRIST, and harken to his Proclamation, Learn of Me for I am Meek and Lowly.
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It is observable, although we be remitted to some creatures for instruction in other particular instances relating to our duty, and conduct in the World:
It is observable, although we be remitted to Some creatures for instruction in other particular instances relating to our duty, and conduct in the World:
We are refered to the Pismire for industry, to the Lion for Valour, to the Dove for Innocence, to the Serpent for Wisdom; But for Humility GOD reserves the privelege to Himself, to be our School-Master. It is too high to be recommended to us by any infrior Doctor, and the peculiar concernedness our Saviour has for our conformity to this injunction makes him propose it to us in his own person, as most likly to counterballance the indisposition of our minds, the contrariety of our wills to its performance.
We Are referred to the Pismire for industry, to the lion for Valour, to the Dove for Innocence, to the Serpent for Wisdom; But for Humility GOD reserves thee Privilege to Himself, to be our School-Master. It is too high to be recommended to us by any infrior Doctor, and the peculiar concernedness our Saviour has for our conformity to this injunction makes him propose it to us in his own person, as most likely to counterbalance the indisposition of our minds, the contrariety of our wills to its performance.
It seems the contumacy of our Nature could not be brought to comport with the appendant disgraces of this Virtue in the oppinion of the World, by a less Powerful Teacher, of a less illusterous model then the Son of GOD and his practice;
It seems the contumacy of our Nature could not be brought to comport with the appendant disgraces of this Virtue in the opinion of the World, by a less Powerful Teacher, of a less illustrous model then the Son of GOD and his practice;
And truely after such a miraculous example of GOD's abasing himself to teach us this Lesson, we may cry out with amazement what a contradition and an astonishing prodigy is it to see a proud Christian and an Humble GOD: We must either Renounce the Name,
And truly After such a miraculous Exampl of GOD's abasing himself to teach us this lesson, we may cry out with amazement what a contradition and an astonishing prodigy is it to see a proud Christian and an Humble GOD: We must either Renounce the Name,
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and so easy to be Transcribed by us, to which I may transferr, what Naamans servant said to him, If the Prophets had bid thee do some great thing wouldst thou not have done it? How much more, when it is but to be Meek and Lowly, he does not seek to puzle our knowledge by putting us on the Scrutiny of the M•stries of Grace or Nature, nor does he go about to baffle our Faith, by bidding us follow him on the Waters with St. Peter; He does not attempt to strain our courage by ingadging us with Martyres and Confessors, to grapple with Bears and Lious,
and so easy to be Transcribed by us, to which I may transfer, what Naamans servant said to him, If the prophets had bid thee do Some great thing Wouldst thou not have done it? How much more, when it is but to be Meek and Lowly, he does not seek to puzzle our knowledge by putting us on the Scrutiny of the M•stries of Grace or Nature, nor does he go about to baffle our Faith, by bidding us follow him on the Waters with Saint Peter; He does not attempt to strain our courage by engaging us with Martyrs and Confessors, to grapple with Bears and Lious,
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as to Creat the Heavens, order the Motion of the Stars, or direct the influence of the Planets, &c. No, no, he would have us asswage our anger, abate our pride, Master our malice, and mortifie our Revenge;
as to Create the Heavens, order the Motion of the Stars, or Direct the influence of the Planets, etc. No, no, he would have us assuage our anger, abate our pride, Master our malice, and mortify our Revenge;
The third Grace remarkable in the Centurion is his Faith, he believed it would cost CHRIST but a Word to save his Servant, sav but the Word, and my Servant shall be healed.
The third Grace remarkable in the Centurion is his Faith, he believed it would cost CHRIST but a Word to save his Servant, sav but the Word, and my Servant shall be healed.
And we know there is no controlling or disputing the Military Command, he believed as his Servants came and went at his Call, so Diseales were at CHRIST ' s Beck, to go and sease on whom he gave Commission, and depart when He pleased.
And we know there is no controlling or disputing the Military Command, he believed as his Servants Come and went At his Call, so Diseales were At CHRIST ' s Beck, to go and seize on whom he gave Commission, and depart when He pleased.
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This must not be taken absolutely and in the largest extent, but only in comparison of the Generality of the Common body of the Nation of the Jews, or these indigent Persons who crouded about CHRIST for Help and Recovery. None of these exerced so heroick a Faith, or relyed upon Christs bare Word with such aflyance.
This must not be taken absolutely and in the Largest extent, but only in comparison of the Generality of the Common body of the nation of the jews, or these indigent Persons who crowded about CHRIST for Help and Recovery. None of these exerced so heroic a Faith, or relied upon Christ bore Word with such aflyance.
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The two sisters of Lazerus were short of him, the one thought the Power of CHRIST was precluded by want of His Corporal Presence, when she said, Lord if thou hadst been here, he had not dyed.
The two Sisters of Lazarus were short of him, the one Thought the Power of CHRIST was precluded by want of His Corporal Presence, when she said, Lord if thou Hadst been Here, he had not died.
nor act beyond the ordinary Measures and common Sphere of poor Mortals, or the critical period of Distempers in which Physitians make greatest discovery of their Skill and Art, the S•rophenican Woman although her Faith be applauded thought no less than a touch of our Saviour 's Garment, Matth: 9. could do her turn.
nor act beyond the ordinary Measures and Common Sphere of poor Mortals, or the critical Period of Distempers in which Physicians make greatest discovery of their Skill and Art, the S•rophenican Woman although her Faith be applauded Thought no less than a touch of our Saviour is Garment, Matthew: 9. could do her turn.
Jairus besought CHRIST to go to his house to cure his Daughter. But the Centurion without any haesitation or dispute, concludes his bare Word warrant enough for the recovery of his Servant.
Jairus besought CHRIST to go to his house to cure his Daughter. But the Centurion without any hesitation or dispute, concludes his bore Word warrant enough for the recovery of his Servant.
The Centurion 's Faith made him sharp sighted, he spyed the Divinity of CHRIST through the Vail of his Humanity, and he considered that he who made the stately Fabrick of the Ʋniverse Jump from the Womb of nothing into beeing in such Beauty and Order, with a Word could remove his Servants sickness by a Word too, that He who by the sound of His Trumpet can loose the bands of Death, unbolt the bars of the Grave,
The Centurion is Faith made him sharp sighted, he spied the Divinity of CHRIST through the vail of his Humanity, and he considered that he who made the stately Fabric of the Ʋniverse Jump from the Womb of nothing into being in such Beauty and Order, with a Word could remove his Servants sickness by a Word too, that He who by the found of His Trumpet can lose the bans of Death, unbolt the bars of the Grave,
The Word of the Monarchs of the World is lyable to frustration, change and delusion: And can give no more security to the Faith or Hope of their Dependants,
The Word of the Monarchs of the World is liable to frustration, change and delusion: And can give no more security to the Faith or Hope of their Dependants,
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than they themselves are Masters of, who are subject to all the Fatalitys, that Impotence, Levity, and Imprudence can render them obnoxious to, the Scepters that adorn their hands, the Diadems that Crown their Heads, the Armies that guard their Persons, the Senators that advise,
than they themselves Are Masters of, who Are Subject to all the Fatalitys, that Impotence, Levity, and Imprudence can render them obnoxious to, the Sceptres that adorn their hands, the Diadems that Crown their Heads, the Armies that guard their Persons, the Senators that Advice,
and shall he not do it? Or hath he spaken and shall he not make it good? Hath the Word gone out of His Mouth and will it return without executing His Commission? No, no, the Centurion 's servant was healed by His Word, there is Power and Life in His Word, there is sure Truth and Strength as well as Comfort and Sweetness in His Promise, there is no fear it will miscarry either through want of Power to perform,
and shall he not do it? Or hath he spaken and shall he not make it good? Hath the Word gone out of His Mouth and will it return without executing His Commission? No, no, the Centurion is servant was healed by His Word, there is Power and Life in His Word, there is sure Truth and Strength as well as Comfort and Sweetness in His Promise, there is no Fear it will miscarry either through want of Power to perform,
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Now these three are as a three fold cord to fasten our Faith to His Word where there is Power, Skill, and Will, to make it take effect, what more can be added to support our Faith,
Now these three Are as a three fold cord to fasten our Faith to His Word where there is Power, Skill, and Will, to make it take Effect, what more can be added to support our Faith,
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This may dissipate all doubts, dispell all fears, encourage the faint hearted, and comfort the most miserable, and excite them to confide in GOD in their greatest extremitys.
This may dissipate all doubts, dispel all fears, encourage the faint hearted, and Comfort the most miserable, and excite them to confide in GOD in their greatest extremities.
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nor our exigences, he would seem to permit us to extend our desires in proportion to the vast Circumferrence of his infinit Power and Goodness, and our own needs, the indefinitness of the Phrase leaves room to our thoughts to stretch themselves to all possibilitys,
nor our exigences, he would seem to permit us to extend our Desires in proportion to the vast Circumferrence of his infinite Power and goodness, and our own needs, the indefinitness of the Phrase leaves room to our thoughts to stretch themselves to all possibilities,
and gives encouragement to our Hope in the worst perplexities And lest some favours might be omitted in the ennumeration, chooseth rather to be altogether silent,
and gives encouragement to our Hope in the worst perplexities And lest Some favours might be omitted in the enumeration, chooses rather to be altogether silent,
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Were there more of this Affyance in GODS Previdence among us, we would not grudge to spare part of our store to pious purposes and charitable uses: which is that in the fourth place, comes next under our consideration,
Were there more of this Affiance in GOD'S Providence among us, we would not grudge to spare part of our store to pious Purposes and charitable uses: which is that in the fourth place, comes next under our consideration,
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Would GOD he and such Liberal Benefactors might have but a few Followers of their Example among the many praisers of their Bounty. Now I have arrived at that which I mainly intended to speak of, his Benificence which the Elders, singled our as the main ground of the commendation they give him, for he loveth our Nation,
Would GOD he and such Liberal Benefactors might have but a few Followers of their Exampl among the many praisers of their Bounty. Now I have arrived At that which I mainly intended to speak of, his Beneficence which the Elders, singled our as the main ground of the commendation they give him, for he loves our nation,
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His Benifioence divids it self into two Branches, it extends to their Spiritual and Temporal concerns, to their Church and State, he built them a Synagogue, there his cate of their Religion and Worship;
His Benifioence divids it self into two Branches, it extends to their Spiritual and Temporal concerns, to their Church and State, he built them a Synagogue, there his cate of their Religion and Worship;
You may see here as in a Table the sum of the Law and Gospel, and the substance of True Religion in his Love to GOD, and his Neighbour: his works of pietie and Acts of charitie, vindicates his love from all suspicion and jealousie.
You may see Here as in a Table the sum of the Law and Gospel, and the substance of True Religion in his Love to GOD, and his Neighbour: his works of piety and Acts of charity, vindicates his love from all suspicion and jealousy.
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or Expence for his Service, David, Solomon, and Nebemiah, and all the famous ies of Old were strangers to that Cheap Piety and penurious Zeal, that makes People so narrow hearted and closs fi••ed to Religious Works. Yea, the glimmering light which Nature communicated to the Heathen World, made them testifie their concernedness for the honour of their Gods, by Houses more magnifick and starely than their own private Edifices.
or Expense for his Service, David, Solomon, and Nehemiah, and all the famous ies of Old were Strangers to that Cheap Piety and penurious Zeal, that makes People so narrow hearted and closs fi••ed to Religious Works. Yea, the glimmering Light which Nature communicated to the Heathen World, made them testify their concernedness for the honour of their God's, by Houses more magnific and starely than their own private edifices.
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And when the Primitive Christans emerged from the darkness of Paganism, from the scorn and contempt they and their Profession were drowned under, they thought themselves oblidged in proportion to the Majesty they adored,
And when the Primitive Christians emerged from the darkness of Paganism, from the scorn and contempt they and their Profession were drowned under, they Thought themselves obliged in proportion to the Majesty they adored,
and his Munificence to them, to consecrate some portion of the Effects of his Bounty to his Honour and Service, they who knew nothing of our expensive Vices, were very sumptuous in those splended Dwellings they set a part for God,
and his Munificence to them, to consecrate Some portion of the Effects of his Bounty to his Honour and Service, they who knew nothing of our expensive Vices, were very sumptuous in those splended Dwellings they Set a part for God,
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Care not what come of the House of GOD, though it be no better than a Cottage, if they go in Silks and purple, dwell in Palaces and live in Ease under their ceiled Houses.
Care not what come of the House of GOD, though it be no better than a Cottage, if they go in Silks and purple, dwell in Palaces and live in Ease under their ceiled Houses.
There is certainly a Pious Munificence and a Holy Liberality, comely and commendable amongst Christians, whereby they give indication of their affection,
There is Certainly a Pious Munificence and a Holy Liberality, comely and commendable among Christians, whereby they give indication of their affection,
We know who pretended Charity to the Poor, when he grudged the bounty that was shewed to our Saviour, it was Judas and these who repine at what the Pious Liberality of some have devoted to maintain the Worship of GOD,
We know who pretended Charity to the Poor, when he grudged the bounty that was showed to our Saviour, it was Judas and these who repine At what the Pious Liberality of Some have devoted to maintain the Worship of GOD,
and would rob Churches and Ministers of their due, do too much transcribe his fault, I pray GOD they do not follow his fate, indeed if we measure Judas his care of the Poor, by his charity to his Master,
and would rob Churches and Ministers of their endue, do too much transcribe his fault, I pray GOD they do not follow his fate, indeed if we measure Judas his care of the Poor, by his charity to his Master,
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And he that is content to see the Church in Ruines, will not be much moved to see the Poor in Rags, he that envys the Ministers little Pittance, will not much regard the Poor Mans penury.
And he that is content to see the Church in Ruins, will not be much moved to see the Poor in Rags, he that envys the Ministers little Pittance, will not much regard the Poor men penury.
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What a disgrace is it to Christianity, that Pagans took more care of the Temples of their Idols, and of their Mock-priests, than we do of our Churches and Pastors: We may exclaime with the Father, O Melior Nationum in suos fides.
What a disgrace is it to Christianity, that Pagans took more care of the Temples of their Idols, and of their Mock-priests, than we do of our Churches and Pastors: We may exclaim with the Father, O Melior Nationum in suos fides.
How much more respective and affectionat are Pagans and Papists to their Superstitious Church-men, than we are to our Pious and Learned Pastors. The Piety and Charity of former times made our Predecessors more liberal Donators too,
How much more respective and affectionate Are Pagans and Papists to their Superstitious Churchmen, than we Are to our Pious and Learned Pastors. The Piety and Charity of former times made our Predecessors more liberal Donators too,
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and Zealous Admirers of the lesser Learning, and meaner parts of these dayes, then the conceited bigotry of this Age, will permit them to treat the higher Attainments of more eminent Men.
and Zealous Admirers of the lesser Learning, and meaner parts of these days, then the conceited bigotry of this Age, will permit them to Treat the higher Attainments of more eminent Men.
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There are among us who will spend more on their Prde and Vanity, on their Luxury and Ryot on adrunken Club, or an expensive pastim, a Litigious Law suite in a day,
There Are among us who will spend more on their Prde and Vanity, on their Luxury and Riot on adrunken Club, or an expensive pastim, a Litigious Law suit in a day,
then they•le bestow all the year over, nay, may be all their life time upon either pious works or charitable uses. And we often see misery and Beggary succeed this uncharitable prodigality;
then they•le bestow all the year over, nay, may be all their life time upon either pious works or charitable uses. And we often see misery and Beggary succeed this uncharitable prodigality;
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and Integrity, Care and Pains, squandred away upon Whoores and Hounds, Hauks, and Horses, while those that bestowed some portions of their means for Honourable ends, and charitable purposes, made GOD their debitor, the Nation their Protectress, and Posterity the Honourer of their Memory, and preserver of their praise.
and Integrity, Care and Pains, squandered away upon Whores and Hounds, Hauks, and Horses, while those that bestowed Some portions of their means for Honourable ends, and charitable Purposes, made GOD their debtor, the nation their Protectress, and Posterity the Honourer of their Memory, and preserver of their praise.
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and we will find he was a Stranger to that new Theology, which to the destruction of Religion and dissolution of all Government, puts piety and Morality, Zeal and Humanity by the Ears;
and we will find he was a Stranger to that new Theology, which to the destruction of Religion and dissolution of all Government, puts piety and Morality, Zeal and Humanity by the Ears;
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No, no, his Benificence is not confined to their Spiritual Ecclesiastick Affaires allanerly, he is an affectionate Promotter of the Common Well-fare of their Countrey;
No, no, his Beneficence is not confined to their Spiritual Ecclesiastic Affairs allanerly, he is an affectionate Promotter of the Common Welfare of their Country;
for so they declare, he loveth our Nation. He knew very well neither his long prayers in, nor his Expences on the Synagogue, could make compensation for injustice or oppression, or justifie any thing of cruelty or in Humanity: And that the fervour of his piety could not legittimate his Devouring Widdows Houses, usurping the Rights and properties of others,
for so they declare, he loves our nation. He knew very well neither his long Prayers in, nor his Expenses on the Synagogue, could make compensation for injustice or oppression, or justify any thing of cruelty or in Humanity: And that the fervour of his piety could not legitimate his Devouring Widows Houses, usurping the Rights and properties of Others,
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but a vigorous active principle which carried him above all Narrow designes, and selfish purposes to promote the Universal good of the Nation, and the common benefite of the Country. Were all more influenced by such a generous principle nothing could conduce more to the Beauty and Order, Security and Profit of Christian Societies, which made the Prince of Philosophers say, that Laws would be useless were Friendship Inthroned in mens hearts;
but a vigorous active principle which carried him above all Narrow designs, and selfish Purposes to promote the Universal good of the nation, and the Common benefit of the Country. Were all more influenced by such a generous principle nothing could conduce more to the Beauty and Order, Security and Profit of Christian Societies, which made the Prince of Philosophers say, that Laws would be useless were Friendship Enthroned in men's hearts;
What the Light of the Sun is in HEAVEN and Earth, in Kingdoms and Empires, in Palaces and Cottages, on Sea and Land, That Love is in Familys and Citys, Communities and Societys, the Sweetness of Conversation, the Pleasantness of Entertainment, the Comfortable Injoyment of Friends, the mutual Assistance and Endearments of Relations, the Felicity of Princes, the Stability of Thrones, the Happiness of Subjects,
What the Light of the Sun is in HEAVEN and Earth, in Kingdoms and Empires, in Palaces and Cottages, on Sea and Land, That Love is in Families and Cities, Communities and Societys, the Sweetness of Conversation, the Pleasantness of Entertainment, the Comfortable Enjoyment of Friends, the mutual Assistance and Endearments of Relations, the Felicity of Princes, the Stability of Thrones, the Happiness of Subject's,
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and the Glory of Nations, the Security, Peace, and Wellfare of the World, are all maintained by Love. The Universe would crumble into pieces, were not for This: It is the Cement of its Parts, the preserver of its Harmony:
and the Glory of nations, the Security, Peace, and Welfare of the World, Are all maintained by Love. The Universe would crumble into Pieces, were not for This: It is the Cement of its Parts, the preserver of its Harmony:
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No wonder it is the melody of Heaven, the exercise of its Inhabitants, the delight of Angels, the Imployment of Seraphims. Were there more of it in this lower World, it would make the Eatth an Image of Heaven,
No wonder it is the melody of Heaven, the exercise of its Inhabitants, the delight of Angels, the Employment of Seraphims. Were there more of it in this lower World, it would make the Earth an Image of Heaven,
While I am speaking of the Centurion's Love, which was the Source of his Beneficence. I cannot omit to tell you one of its Miracles, when it passes into a Divine Affection, yea, it retains something of it while it stayes in the lower Valleys of Human Passion. And that is how it resembles the Divine Nature (of which according to St. John, it is the purest representation) in this that as nothing was the theater of GODS Omnipotency in the Creation of the World,
While I am speaking of the Centurion's Love, which was the Source of his Beneficence. I cannot omit to tell you one of its Miracles, when it passes into a Divine Affection, yea, it retains something of it while it stays in the lower Valleys of Human Passion. And that is how it resembles the Divine Nature (of which according to Saint John, it is the Purest representation) in this that as nothing was the theater of GOD'S Omnipotency in the Creation of the World,
yea, what we have not, for the Benefit and Good of others, is reckoned by GOD no small debt on him, and accordingly rewards it, this made David 's purpose of building GOD a House,
yea, what we have not, for the Benefit and Good of Others, is reckoned by GOD no small debt on him, and accordingly rewards it, this made David is purpose of building GOD a House,
And the Widdows Mite more valuable than all the Rich-Donations of the Opulent Rulers. Here Love gave dimensions to the smalness of her Charity, beyond their vast Oblations made it more bulky,
And the Widows Mite more valuable than all the Rich-Donations of the Opulent Rulers. Here Love gave dimensions to the smallness of her Charity, beyond their vast Oblations made it more bulky,
But mind, it was because the scantness of her offering was the Effect of the narrowness of her Fortune. And let none of you to whom GOD has given Talents, think that the Widdows Mite is a Precedent for the little pittances of your Charity,
But mind, it was Because the scantness of her offering was the Effect of the narrowness of her Fortune. And let none of you to whom GOD has given Talents, think that the Widows Mite is a Precedent for the little pittances of your Charity,
and the Restraint which Necessity, Justice, or Prudence puts on him, will not marr him of the blessing entailed on Bounty and Charity, yea the sorrowful troubled Resentment that a Vertuous Man has, that he cannot do more Good, will be reckoned not the least part of his present Charity, and will make up no small portion of his future Glory.
and the Restraint which Necessity, justice, or Prudence puts on him, will not mar him of the blessing entailed on Bounty and Charity, yea the sorrowful troubled Resentment that a Virtuous Man has, that he cannot do more Good, will be reckoned not the least part of his present Charity, and will make up no small portion of his future Glory.
The Centurion's Benificence makes him acceptable both to GOD and Man, we see CHRIST and the Elders magnifie his praise, there is something singular in this Virtue to recommend it to us, whence it has such power in Heaven and Earth, such sway over GOD and Man.
The Centurion's Beneficence makes him acceptable both to GOD and Man, we see CHRIST and the Elders magnify his praise, there is something singular in this Virtue to recommend it to us, whence it has such power in Heaven and Earth, such sway over GOD and Man.
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As all the graces how amiable soever they be, neither shine alike, nor speed alike, and all the virtues how lovely soever they be affect us not all alike.
As all the graces how amiable soever they be, neither shine alike, nor speed alike, and all the Virtues how lovely soever they be affect us not all alike.
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and another Glory of the Stars, for one Star differeth from another Star in Glory; So it is in the constelation of virtues, each of them have their peculiar excellencies,
and Another Glory of the Stars, for one Star differeth from Another Star in Glory; So it is in the constelation of Virtues, each of them have their peculiar excellencies,
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and proper Elogies, and how Fair soever they all appear, yet none of them shows more magnificence and splender, none of them Shines with more Orient Luster, or disperses more benigh influences,
and proper Eulogies, and how Fair soever they all appear, yet none of them shows more magnificence and splender, none of them Shines with more Orient Luster, or disperses more benigh influences,
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and goes no further then a mans own or his Neighbours particular advantage, and as its theater is more August, its Circle more Ample, its Beams more Radient and Extensive;
and Goes no further then a men own or his Neighbours particular advantage, and as its theater is more August, its Circle more Ample, its Beams more Radiant and Extensive;
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So of them all its most attractive of commendation and Respect, all Men by a certain kind of of interest are easily inclined to extol such with solmn acclaimations.
So of them all its most Attractive of commendation and Respect, all Men by a certain kind of of Interest Are Easily inclined to extol such with Solemn acclaimations.
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The policy of Princes may make them more dreaded abroad, then Revered at home, the justìce of Soveraigns may restrain the violence of the hands, without rectifieing the Vennom of the hearts of their Subjects, the Temporance of Anchorets may afford matter for eloquent Harangues on Abstinence and Mortification to some Monasticks, without affecting their minds any more then allaying their appetites;
The policy of Princes may make them more dreaded abroad, then Revered At home, the justìce of Sovereigns may restrain the violence of the hands, without rectifieing the Venom of the hearts of their Subject's, the Temporance of Anchorets may afford matter for eloquent Harangues on Abstinence and Mortification to Some Monastics, without affecting their minds any more then allaying their appetites;
The Fortitude of Conquerours may secure for a time the Crowns they have snathced, subdue the necks, bind up the Tongues of the Enemies of the Glory of their Triumphs:
The Fortitude of Conquerors may secure for a time the Crowns they have snathced, subdue the necks, bind up the Tongues of the Enemies of the Glory of their Triumphos:
but it is benificence which has appropriated to it self the name of true and real goodness, it is this which by a welcome violence, a Victorious sweetness,
but it is beneficence which has appropriated to it self the name of true and real Goodness, it is this which by a welcome violence, a Victorious sweetness,
Eloquence with its charming Cadances may tickle the Ears of Men; Beauty with its Sparkling Strictures may ravish the fancies, and inflame the passions of Men;
Eloquence with its charming Cadances may tickle the Ears of Men; Beauty with its Sparkling Strictures may ravish the fancies, and inflame the passion of Men;
And that further, if you consider that in nothing we make nearer approaches to the Deity we Revere then in Works of mercy, and acts of benificence. To be like GOD was mans presumption from the beginning,
And that further, if you Consider that in nothing we make nearer Approaches to the Deity we Revere then in Works of mercy, and acts of beneficence. To be like GOD was men presumption from the beginning,
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and his Neck break to the Boot: Yea and in the very abyss of misery into which his former vanity has now precipitated him, he retains some smack of this arrogance,
and his Neck break to the Boot: Yea and in the very abyss of misery into which his former vanity has now precipitated him, he retains Some smack of this arrogance,
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and though now he resembles but the Rubbish of a stately Cathedral, and is no more than the ruins of Innocent Man, that I may cry out, O! Quantum mutatus ab illo;
and though now he resembles but the Rubbish of a stately Cathedral, and is no more than the ruins of Innocent Man, that I may cry out, OH! Quantum mutatus ab illo;
Yet he affects still to resemble his Maker, Behold then an honest way to content this ambition, be benificent; what else is the importance of that phrase, Be ye merciful as your Heavenly Father is merciful.
Yet he affects still to resemble his Maker, Behold then an honest Way to content this ambition, be beneficent; what Else is the importance of that phrase, Be you merciful as your Heavenly Father is merciful.
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Men have been ever apt to place the statues of their Benefactors among those of their Gods, desiring that Love and Veneration to them in some degree, which in perfection does appertain to the supreme Benefactor of all.
Men have been ever apt to place the statues of their Benefactors among those of their God's, desiring that Love and Veneration to them in Some degree, which in perfection does appertain to the supreme Benefactor of all.
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We would all be like GOD, but not in grace and goodness, so much as in Wealth and greatness, power and command, and that not to protect the Weak, or right the Oppressed, or relieve the Needy, but to carry all like a torrent before us, to crush every one that crosses our humour, that will not bow to our Nod, that stands in the way of our ambitious projects, or covetous designs.
We would all be like GOD, but not in grace and Goodness, so much as in Wealth and greatness, power and command, and that not to Pact the Weak, or right the Oppressed, or relieve the Needy, but to carry all like a torrent before us, to crush every one that Crosses our humour, that will not bow to our Nod, that Stands in the Way of our ambitious projects, or covetous designs.
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We affect not to be like GOD in these Attributes he has proposed himself as a precedent for imitation, such as his Mercy, Goodness and Holiness, in aspiring after which, we cannot become Criminal;
We affect not to be like GOD in these Attributes he has proposed himself as a precedent for imitation, such as his Mercy, goodness and Holiness, in aspiring After which, we cannot become Criminal;
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such as his power and wisdom; The undue desire after which turned Angels into Devils, and Adam out of Paradice. But there is no danger in endeavouring to be like GOD in Charitie and Benificence. Would GOD our Ambition ran more in this channel, than in the other.
such as his power and Wisdom; The undue desire After which turned Angels into Devils, and Adam out of Paradise. But there is no danger in endeavouring to be like GOD in Charity and Beneficence. Would GOD our Ambition ran more in this channel, than in the other.
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and so little Zeal for inward Excellencies, such as grace and goodness, piety and charitie. We would have no man richer than our selves, no man greater than our selves, no man happier than our selves,
and so little Zeal for inward Excellencies, such as grace and Goodness, piety and charity. We would have no man Richer than our selves, no man greater than our selves, no man Happier than our selves,
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The Picture I have given you of the Noble Centurion; And the Works of the Worthy Herriot the Religious Founder of this Rich and Stately Hospital, shew they are copies of this Divine Original, I pray GOD, that such as commend the Qualities and Acts of those Excellent Patterns, may in some degree answerable to their state, transcribe their practise, do good to the Church and Country, Honour the LORD with their substance, Adorn Religion by charity, so they will lay up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on Eternal life.
The Picture I have given you of the Noble Centurion; And the Works of the Worthy Herriot the Religious Founder of this Rich and Stately Hospital, show they Are copies of this Divine Original, I pray GOD, that such as commend the Qualities and Acts of those Excellent Patterns, may in Some degree answerable to their state, transcribe their practice, do good to the Church and Country, Honour the LORD with their substance, Adorn Religion by charity, so they will lay up in store for themselves a good Foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on Eternal life.
Ea est prof•cto jucunda laus quae obbis profisiscitur qui ipsi in laude vixerunt. Cic. — Tanto major famae sitìs est quam virtutìs, quisenim virtutem amplectitur ipsam praemia si tollas. Juvi. Sat. 1.
Ea est prof•cto Jucunda laus Quae obbis profisiscitur qui ipsi in laud vixerunt. Cic — Tanto Major Famae sitìs est quam virtutìs, quisenim virtutem amplectitur ipsam praemia si tollas. Juvi. Sat. 1.
When Quintus was Lieutenant or Governour of Suiffa his aged Father, who had been five times Consul, came Amhassadour to him from the Senate of Rome, he called to one of his Ʋshers to make him dismount, as the custom was for all persons, what ever their former Station had been, when they came upon Embassy to the Governours: Out of Deference to the Lieutenant, they were at the first sight of him to dismount, and come on foot towards him: Which his Aged Father knew well. But to try his Sons temper forebore to observe, yet he was well pleased with his Sons Deportment, knowing that the Paternal Relation was to be waved when it came in competition with the Consular Dignity; And that private Respects were to strick sail to Publick Authority. Non ego inquit Fili summum imperium tuum contempsi, sed experiri voui satin? scires te consulem agere, non ignoro quid Patriae venerationi debeatur: Verum Publica instituta privata Píetate potìora Judico. Valerius: Max: lib: 2: cap: 2.
When Quintus was Lieutenant or Governor of Suiffa his aged Father, who had been five times Consul, Come Amhassadour to him from the Senate of Rome, he called to one of his Ʋshers to make him dismount, as the custom was for all Persons, what ever their former Station had been, when they Come upon Embassy to the Governors: Out of Deference to the Lieutenant, they were At the First sighed of him to dismount, and come on foot towards him: Which his Aged Father knew well. But to try his Sons temper forebore to observe, yet he was well pleased with his Sons Deportment, knowing that the Paternal Relation was to be waved when it Come in competition with the Consular Dignity; And that private Respects were to strick sail to Public authority. Non ego inquit Fili summum imperium tuum contempsi, sed experiri voui satin? scires te consulem agere, non Ignore quid Patriae venerationi debeatur: Verum Public Instituta Privata Píetate potìora Judico. Valerius: Max: lib: 2: cap: 2.
Molliffima corda humano generi dare se natura fateturquae dedit & lacrvmas haec nostri pars optima sensus separat hoc nos à grege mutorum Juvinal. sat. 15.
Molliffima Corda Human generi Dare se Nature fateturquae dedit & lacrvmas haec Our pars optima sensus separate hoc nos à grege mutorum Juvinal. sat. 15.
Magister noster per quem sactasunt omnia vocatgenus humanum & di••• discite a me quia mìtis sum & humilis corde forte putabus dicturum discite quomodo Coelos seri & astra. Augustinus.
Magister Noster per Whom sactasunt omnia vocatgenus humanum & di••• discite a me quia mìtis sum & Humilis cord forte putabus dicturum discite quomodo Coelos seri & Astra. Augustine.
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