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OF THE VVisdom and Goodness OF PROVIDENCE. TWO SERMONS BEFORE THE QUEEN. Proverbs iii. 6. In all thy ways, acknowledg him.
OF THE VVisdom and goodness OF PROVIDENCE. TWO SERMONS BEFORE THE QUEEN. Proverbs iii. 6. In all thy ways, acknowledge him.
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IT would not be easie for men with little Temptation to be drawn into great Sins,
IT would not be easy for men with little Temptation to be drawn into great Sins,
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if they were fully perswaded that God was present, did behold the Affronts they were putting upon him,
if they were Fully persuaded that God was present, did behold the Affronts they were putting upon him,
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and would call them to a strict account for them:
and would call them to a strict account for them:
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Neither would good Christians be so affrighted with the remote appearances of danger, and sink so quickly under Affliction, had they a firm belief that God was ever nigh them,
Neither would good Christians be so affrighted with the remote appearances of danger, and sink so quickly under Affliction, had they a firm belief that God was ever High them,
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and ready to deliver and support them.
and ready to deliver and support them.
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Those Holy Persons who accustom themselves to conceive God always present, as they dread doing the least evil,
Those Holy Persons who accustom themselves to conceive God always present, as they dread doing the least evil,
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or neglecting any part of their Duty, so the most terrible and cruel Attempts of the Wicked, cannot make them withdraw their Dependance upon the Divine Providence,
or neglecting any part of their Duty, so the most terrible and cruel Attempts of the Wicked, cannot make them withdraw their Dependence upon the Divine Providence,
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or renounce the hopes they have in God's Mercy:
or renounce the hope's they have in God's Mercy:
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So that the Boldness and Security which does appear in bad men, and the unreasonable and groundless Fears to be found in some Christians, do both chiefly proceed from their want of a hearty Persuasion of the Omnipresence of God, who observes their whole Behaviour,
So that the Boldness and Security which does appear in bad men, and the unreasonable and groundless Fears to be found in Some Christians, do both chiefly proceed from their want of a hearty Persuasion of the Omnipresence of God, who observes their Whole Behaviour,
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and will certainly punish Sinners, but protect and preserve his Servants.
and will Certainly Punish Sinners, but Pact and preserve his Servants.
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Nothing then will more suppress Wickedness, and dismay and terrifie Sinners, than frequent Meditations upon the Divine Presence;
Nothing then will more suppress Wickedness, and dismay and terrify Sinners, than frequent Meditations upon the Divine Presence;
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and nothing would so uphold our Spirits in all Conditions, as to let it be our daily Practice to think of the unerring Providence of God, which disposes all Affairs and Events by wise Rules,
and nothing would so uphold our Spirits in all Conditions, as to let it be our daily Practice to think of the unerring Providence of God, which disposes all Affairs and Events by wise Rules,
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and sends Good or Evil to men according as the circumstances of their present state do require,
and sends Good or Evil to men according as the Circumstances of their present state do require,
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and ever with a design to make them the better thereby.
and ever with a Design to make them the better thereby.
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If therefore men did believe that God governed the World, and ordered all the Affairs thereof, they could not ascribe the issue of things to their own Power,
If Therefore men did believe that God governed the World, and ordered all the Affairs thereof, they could not ascribe the issue of things to their own Power,
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and look upon the Prosperity of their Condition to be the effect alone of their own Wisdom and good Management.
and look upon the Prosperity of their Condition to be the Effect alone of their own Wisdom and good Management.
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Neither would they think that those Pains, Losses, and Calamities came by Accident and Chance, which God sent on purpose, either to try their love,
Neither would they think that those Pains, Losses, and Calamities Come by Accident and Chance, which God sent on purpose, either to try their love,
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or to reform their Manners, or to punish their Sins for an example to others.
or to reform their Manners, or to Punish their Sins for an Exampl to Others.
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It must much abate the Bitterness of Afflictions and Losses, to be convinced, that they who are humbled under them, who bear them meekly,
It must much abate the Bitterness of Afflictions and Losses, to be convinced, that they who Are humbled under them, who bear them meekly,
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and dutifully do submit to the Pleasure of God, will thereby greatly improve the Graces and Virtues of their Soul,
and dutifully do submit to the Pleasure of God, will thereby greatly improve the Graces and Virtues of their Soul,
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and shall receive some extraordinary Blessing from the hand of God, the relish of which will be much heighten'd by their past sufferings.
and shall receive Some extraordinary Blessing from the hand of God, the relish of which will be much heightened by their past sufferings.
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So as in due time they shall see good reason for that Calamity, which was at present so grievous unto them.
So as in due time they shall see good reason for that Calamity, which was At present so grievous unto them.
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They then who think God does not concern himself in the Affairs of the World, nor regard the Lives of Men, can never truly Reverence him, nor Worship him sincerely;
They then who think God does not concern himself in the Affairs of the World, nor regard the Lives of Men, can never truly reverence him, nor Worship him sincerely;
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but whereever there is a vigorous belief of Providence, it will always be followed with the Love and Fear of God.
but wherever there is a vigorous belief of Providence, it will always be followed with the Love and fear of God.
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That therefore in the course of our Lives, we may set the Lord before us,
That Therefore in the course of our Lives, we may Set the Lord before us,
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and direct our Designs to his Glory, that we may use the Goods he gives us, discreetly and temperately;
and Direct our Designs to his Glory, that we may use the Goods he gives us, discreetly and temperately;
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and when he afflicts us, that we may be patient, quiet, and humble, and without Murmur or Complaint, make an entire Resignation of our selves,
and when he afflicts us, that we may be patient, quiet, and humble, and without Murmur or Complaint, make an entire Resignation of our selves,
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and of all we have, unto his Righteous Will, that we may be grateful for his Mercies,
and of all we have, unto his Righteous Will, that we may be grateful for his mercies,
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and in all our ways acknowledg him, and think of him; I shall take leave to propose these following things to your Consideration.
and in all our ways acknowledge him, and think of him; I shall take leave to propose these following things to your Consideration.
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(1.) That nothing can come to us through the whole Course of this Life, without the Order or Permission of Providence.
(1.) That nothing can come to us through the Whole Course of this Life, without the Order or Permission of Providence.
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(2.) That we should sometimes receive Evil from the Hand of God as well as good, is very agreeable to his Wisdom.
(2.) That we should sometime receive Evil from the Hand of God as well as good, is very agreeable to his Wisdom.
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(3.) That if we equally consider things, God's Goodness and Mercy will appear in our greatest Sufferings.
(3.) That if we equally Consider things, God's goodness and Mercy will appear in our greatest Sufferings.
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(1.) That nothing can come to us through the whole course of this Life, without the order,
(1.) That nothing can come to us through the Whole course of this Life, without the order,
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or at least, the permission of Providence.
or At least, the permission of Providence.
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When God had made the World, he did not leave it to shift for it self, without any farther regard of it:
When God had made the World, he did not leave it to shift for it self, without any farther regard of it:
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But his Power does as truly appear in the Preservation and Government thereof, as it did in its Creation.
But his Power does as truly appear in the Preservation and Government thereof, as it did in its Creation.
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What he thought fit for his Power to give Being and Life to, he thinks becoming his Goodness and Wisdom to uphold and preserve ▪ as judging all the works of his Hands, worthy of his Providence and Care.
What he Thought fit for his Power to give Being and Life to, he thinks becoming his goodness and Wisdom to uphold and preserve ▪ as judging all the works of his Hands, worthy of his Providence and Care.
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So that there is not any thing which does come by inflexible Fate, or depend upon the uncertainties of Fortune:
So that there is not any thing which does come by inflexible Fate, or depend upon the uncertainties of Fortune:
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But God does look down upon every work, he beholds the carriage of all his Creatures;
But God does look down upon every work, he beholds the carriage of all his Creatures;
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he perpetually supports the order among things, and directs the whole course of Nature in such just manner,
he perpetually supports the order among things, and directs the Whole course of Nature in such just manner,
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as shall serve for the greatest good and happiness of the Creation, and most illustrate his own Glory.
as shall serve for the greatest good and happiness of the Creation, and most illustrate his own Glory.
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This all follows plainly from the Nature of God, which consists in infinite Perfection;
This all follows plainly from the Nature of God, which consists in infinite Perfection;
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but the denying of Providence, or the supposal that matters go in the World, either by Fate,
but the denying of Providence, or the supposal that matters go in the World, either by Fate,
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or Chance, is most repugnant to the Blessed Nature of God, and does contradict almost every one of his Attributes and Perfections;
or Chance, is most repugnant to the Blessed Nature of God, and does contradict almost every one of his Attributes and Perfections;
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who could not be Almighty if there was any Power independent upon his;
who could not be Almighty if there was any Power independent upon his;
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who would not be infinitely Wise if he Govern'd the vast productions of his Power by no Laws;
who would not be infinitely Wise if he Governed the vast productions of his Power by no Laws;
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whose Goodness would not be boundless, if he had no care of those who Loved Him;
whose goodness would not be boundless, if he had no care of those who Loved Him;
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if he did not rescue those who suffer'd for his sake;
if he did not rescue those who suffered for his sake;
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whose Knowledg would not be immense if he did not see all that was acted in the World,
whose Knowledge would not be immense if he did not see all that was acted in the World,
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if he was not an observer of the words and deeds, but also privy to the very thoughts of his Creatures.
if he was not an observer of the words and Deeds, but also privy to the very thoughts of his Creatures.
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Without all things done under the Sun lay open to the Divine view, why should the Good hope in God's Mercy, Without all things done under the Sun lay open to the Divine view, why should the Good hope in God's Mercy,
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or the Wicked tremble at his Justice? If he did not at all mind the ways of men, they would have no motives to Love him,
or the Wicked tremble At his justice? If he did not At all mind the ways of men, they would have no motives to Love him,
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nor reason to Fear they should fall under his displeasure, by acting the most horrid Impieties.
nor reason to fear they should fallen under his displeasure, by acting the most horrid Impieties.
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Prayer is the primary Duty of Christians, the great Instrument by which they obtain a supply of all necessaries, Bodily and Spiritual,
Prayer is the primary Duty of Christians, the great Instrument by which they obtain a supply of all necessaries, Bodily and Spiritual,
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and the chief support of their Minds in Trouble;
and the chief support of their Minds in Trouble;
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whereby they compose themselves to endure the sharpest Sufferings, and become conquerors of their strongest Temptations:
whereby they compose themselves to endure the Sharpest Sufferings, and become conquerors of their Strongest Temptations:
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But if God has no Knowledg of the affairs of this World, the reason and very foundation of Prayer will be destroyed, which supposes, that God knows all the Circumstances of our particular case,
But if God has no Knowledge of the affairs of this World, the reason and very Foundation of Prayer will be destroyed, which supposes, that God knows all the circumstances of our particular case,
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and does not only hear us when we call upon him in our want and distress,
and does not only hear us when we call upon him in our want and distress,
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but also that he has both the Power, and the Will, to relieve, or deliver all those who make their humble supplications unto him.
but also that he has both the Power, and the Will, to relieve, or deliver all those who make their humble supplications unto him.
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Did afflictions happen by meer Chance, we should not know how to behave our selves under them, we should have no encouragement to bear them Patiently,
Did afflictions happen by mere Chance, we should not know how to behave our selves under them, we should have no encouragement to bear them Patiently,
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nor skill to make a due Provision for those which may seize upon us hereafter, and turn them into a benefit to our Souls.
nor skill to make a due Provision for those which may seize upon us hereafter, and turn them into a benefit to our Souls.
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But when we know from whence they come, and that our Cup, how bitter soever it be, was mingled by the merciful hand of our Most Gracious Father for the Health of our Souls;
But when we know from whence they come, and that our Cup, how bitter soever it be, was mingled by the merciful hand of our Most Gracious Father for the Health of our Souls;
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with what readiness and courage shall we stoop to our Burden, and what an humble and heavenly Temper shall we attain by our Sufferings?
with what readiness and courage shall we stoop to our Burden, and what an humble and heavenly Temper shall we attain by our Sufferings?
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Did not God know us, or take notice of our Lives, how could he now Govern the World,
Did not God know us, or take notice of our Lives, how could he now Govern the World,
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or Judge it hereafter? Insomuch as there is no calling the truth of the Doctrine of Providence into question, without striking at the foundation of all the Arguments for Divine Worship,
or Judge it hereafter? Insomuch as there is no calling the truth of the Doctrine of Providence into question, without striking At the Foundation of all the Arguments for Divine Worship,
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for the Fear and Service of God, for Trust in his Mercy, and hope in his Assistance:
for the fear and Service of God, for Trust in his Mercy, and hope in his Assistance:
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and without putting an end to every reasonable thought about future Rewards and Punishments.
and without putting an end to every reasonable Thought about future Rewards and Punishments.
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But though there be a great deal of Malice in the objections against Providence, yet upon little examination they will be found weak,
But though there be a great deal of Malice in the objections against Providence, yet upon little examination they will be found weak,
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and such as cannot shake the belief of any who will impartially consider them.
and such as cannot shake the belief of any who will impartially Consider them.
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'Tis objected, That for God to have the care of all things upon him, would disturb his Peace;
It's objected, That for God to have the care of all things upon him, would disturb his Peace;
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and that for him to condescend to observe the actions of trifling Man, and to have a regard to the small and vilest parcels of the World, would be below the dignity of his Glorious Majesty.
and that for him to condescend to observe the actions of trifling Man, and to have a regard to the small and Vilest parcels of the World, would be below the dignity of his Glorious Majesty.
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The weakness of this Objection, which is so much flourisht by the Epicureans, lyes herein, That they suppose God to be like unto men, who can hardly transact any affair wisely without much thinking;
The weakness of this Objection, which is so much flourished by the Epicureans, lies herein, That they suppose God to be like unto men, who can hardly transact any affair wisely without much thinking;
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who cannot be concern'd in many things together without great disquiet and trouble.
who cannot be concerned in many things together without great disquiet and trouble.
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Now the trouble, uneasiness, irresolution and difficulty, which men find in much or great business, does arise from their faculties being stinted:
Now the trouble, uneasiness, irresolution and difficulty, which men find in much or great business, does arise from their faculties being stinted:
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they are fain to turn things up and down in their thoughts, and to work their brains with long consideration before they can resolve what is fit to be done;
they Are fain to turn things up and down in their thoughts, and to work their brains with long consideration before they can resolve what is fit to be done;
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and after they have resolved, they are as much at a loss for means to accomplish their designs.
and After they have resolved, they Are as much At a loss for means to accomplish their designs.
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But what is more evident, than that the boundless Power, Wisdom and Knowledg of God, cannot be exposed to any of these Objections and Difficulties? Therefore to disown Providence in the plain consequence of things, is to deny the existence of an Infinitely perfect Being .
But what is more evident, than that the boundless Power, Wisdom and Knowledge of God, cannot be exposed to any of these Objections and Difficulties? Therefore to disown Providence in the plain consequence of things, is to deny the existence of an Infinitely perfect Being.
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And though we may bear with such a sorry Objection as this in the Epicures, who were so vain,
And though we may bear with such a sorry Objection as this in the Epicureans, who were so vain,
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as to ascribe the Original of the World, in which do appear so many of the marks of deep Skill and Wise contrivance, to a Fortuitous concourse, or casual jumble of Atomes;
as to ascribe the Original of the World, in which do appear so many of the marks of deep Skill and Wise contrivance, to a Fortuitous concourse, or casual jumble of Atoms;
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yet it would be intolerable in Christians, who profess heartily to believe God to be Maker of Heaven and Earth, to hold that he should not think the things Worthy of his Care and Protection, which he once thought Worthy of his Making:
yet it would be intolerable in Christians, who profess heartily to believe God to be Maker of Heaven and Earth, to hold that he should not think the things Worthy of his Care and Protection, which he once Thought Worthy of his Making:
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or that he should meet with Difficulties and Troubles in Governing the World, who found none in Creating it.
or that he should meet with Difficulties and Troubles in Governing the World, who found none in Creating it.
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As the firm Belief of Providence is of vast concernment to our Souls, so the Spirit of God has made many declarations of it,
As the firm Belief of Providence is of vast concernment to our Souls, so the Spirit of God has made many declarations of it,
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and fully set forth all the parts thereof in Holy Scripture, not only how God is pleased to engage himself in making provision for the Children of men,
and Fully Set forth all the parts thereof in Holy Scripture, not only how God is pleased to engage himself in making provision for the Children of men,
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but how his care does extend to the smallest Creatures, and the meanest parts of the Creation.
but how his care does extend to the Smallest Creatures, and the Meanest parts of the Creation.
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We are taught not only that the Rational Beings do live and move and subsist by the Goodness of their Maker;
We Are taught not only that the Rational Beings do live and move and subsist by the goodness of their Maker;
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but that he condescends to feed the little Sparrow, and to cloath the fading Lillies of the Field,
but that he condescends to feed the little Sparrow, and to cloth the fading Lilies of the Field,
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and even to number the slender Hairs upon our Head.
and even to number the slender Hairs upon our Head.
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Furthermore, in the Word of God is set forth all the sorts of Instances, in which the Divine Providence does manifest it self to men, who seem to be the extraordinary Objects of God's Care and Love.
Furthermore, in the Word of God is Set forth all the sorts of Instances, in which the Divine Providence does manifest it self to men, who seem to be the extraordinary Objects of God's Care and Love.
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There an account is given how God concerns himself in our Birth and first Production; that he makes the barren Woman to be a joyful Mother of Children;
There an account is given how God concerns himself in our Birth and First Production; that he makes the barren Woman to be a joyful Mother of Children;
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that it is he that takes us out of the Womb;
that it is he that Takes us out of the Womb;
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that he is our Hope, and our whole Dependance is upon Him, from the time we hung on our Mothers Breasts;
that he is our Hope, and our Whole Dependence is upon Him, from the time we hung on our Mother's Breasts;
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and that the Mouths of Babes and Sucklings, set forth the Praise of his Providence.
and that the Mouths of Babes and Sucklings, Set forth the Praise of his Providence.
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That the Divine Providence doth not only exercise it self about particular Persons, but reaches unto Societies and Communions,
That the Divine Providence does not only exercise it self about particular Persons, but reaches unto Societies and Communions,
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and takes Cities and Nations within it's special Cognisance; that both their Prosperity and Sufferings come from him;
and Takes Cities and nations within it's special Cognisance; that both their Prosperity and Sufferings come from him;
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that except he keep the City, the watchman waketh but in vain; and that no Evil happens there, but he hath done it;
that except he keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain; and that no Evil happens there, but he hath done it;
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and that he ever makes them to Flourish or Decline, in proportion to their Virtues or their Sins, the universal good of the Creation being the great design and measure of his Providence.
and that he ever makes them to Flourish or Decline, in proportion to their Virtues or their Sins, the universal good of the Creation being the great Design and measure of his Providence.
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The Holy Scriptures sometimes acquaint us with those parts of Providence which relate to God's Infinite Knowledg,
The Holy Scriptures sometime acquaint us with those parts of Providence which relate to God's Infinite Knowledge,
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and the Righteousness of his Dealings, that nothing which we do or think can be hid from Him,
and the Righteousness of his Dealings, that nothing which we do or think can be hid from Him,
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but that all lies open and naked to the Presence of Him before whom we stand;
but that all lies open and naked to the Presence of Him before whom we stand;
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that exact observation is made of every turn and design in our Lives;
that exact observation is made of every turn and Design in our Lives;
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that he seeth all under the whole Heaven, and looketh unto the ends of the Earth;
that he sees all under the Whole Heaven, and looks unto the ends of the Earth;
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that our whole behaviour is as it were registed in a Book;
that our Whole behaviour is as it were registed in a Book;
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that at the great Day of Judgment, this Book shall be open'd, and we be Sentenc'd to Everlasting Happiness or Misery, according as our Lives shall from thence appear to have been Good or Evil.
that At the great Day of Judgement, this Book shall be opened, and we be Sentenced to Everlasting Happiness or Misery, according as our Lives shall from thence appear to have been Good or Evil.
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In our Bibles we learn that God suffers Afflictions to fall upon his own People,
In our Bibles we Learn that God suffers Afflictions to fallen upon his own People,
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and are there shewn the just reasons of those Proceedings of his, which at first view seem'd hardly consistent with his immense Goodness;
and Are there shown the just Reasons of those Proceedings of his, which At First view seemed hardly consistent with his immense goodness;
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and that all things in the end shall work together for the good of them who love him.
and that all things in the end shall work together for the good of them who love him.
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There we also learn, that the Preservation and Continuance of Life, is not in our power,
There we also Learn, that the Preservation and Continuance of Life, is not in our power,
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and that length of days does not depend upon our care and skill, but that God keeps the issues of Life and Death in his own hand,
and that length of days does not depend upon our care and skill, but that God keeps the issues of Life and Death in his own hand,
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and we never by any means can be assured, how long we have to live, who see the days of the weak and sickly sometimes extended to very old Age;
and we never by any means can be assured, how long we have to live, who see the days of the weak and sickly sometime extended to very old Age;
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and they of strong Constitutions, and of firm and vigorous heal•h, lopt off in their green Years, and full Strength;
and they of strong Constitutions, and of firm and vigorous heal•h, lopped off in their green years, and full Strength;
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and all this, that we may never presume to set Death at a great distance from us,
and all this, that we may never presume to Set Death At a great distance from us,
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but manage the present time prudently, and circurnspectly, and not rely upon infinitely contingent Futurity, in the great Affair of our Souls,
but manage the present time prudently, and circurnspectly, and not rely upon infinitely contingent Futurity, in the great Affair of our Souls,
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for the due care of which, we were sent into the world.
for the due care of which, we were sent into the world.
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In this Word of God we find an account not only of the uncertainty of our Lives,
In this Word of God we find an account not only of the uncertainty of our Lives,
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but of all the other Goods we possess, which belong unto the present state;
but of all the other Goods we possess, which belong unto the present state;
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that the possession we have of them is very preca•ious, and that of a sudden we may very many ways be put out of the enjoyment of those things we esteemed most, had kept longest, and were most secure of.
that the possession we have of them is very preca•ious, and that of a sudden we may very many ways be put out of the enjoyment of those things we esteemed most, had kept longest, and were most secure of.
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But tho the ways of turning us out of what we have, be many, yet the Holy Scripture gives us good assurance, that we shall never be dispossest of the least good without the Appointment or License of Providence;
But though the ways of turning us out of what we have, be many, yet the Holy Scripture gives us good assurance, that we shall never be dispossessed of the least good without the Appointment or License of Providence;
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that as we may not set our hearts upon any of the things of the World, which we have,
that as we may not Set our hearts upon any of the things of the World, which we have,
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so we may bear Losses quietly;
so we may bear Losses quietly;
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and without ruffling the Peace of our Minds, and making any abatement of our Love of God, may submit to every change in our condition, with the Patience of Job, yielding back to the Lord what he had given.
and without ruffling the Peace of our Minds, and making any abatement of our Love of God, may submit to every change in our condition, with the Patience of Job, yielding back to the Lord what he had given.
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Sometimes the Scriptures discourse of the strange Changes which are made in Kingdoms;
Sometime the Scriptures discourse of the strange Changes which Are made in Kingdoms;
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how God pulls men down, and sets others up by unlikely means, and when they least expected it;
how God pulls men down, and sets Others up by unlikely means, and when they least expected it;
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and that in an instant he stript them of their vast Possessions, when their Power and Plenty had thrust him out of all their thoughts,
and that in an instant he stripped them of their vast Possessions, when their Power and Plenty had thrust him out of all their thoughts,
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and they placed their security in their own strength, and did not attribute to his Providence the Glory of their Greatness.
and they placed their security in their own strength, and did not attribute to his Providence the Glory of their Greatness.
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Of the wonderful effects of Providence, we have unquestionable examples in all Ages, wherein the motion of God's hand hath been so visible, that necessity will compel men to ascribe them to him.
Of the wondered effects of Providence, we have unquestionable Examples in all Ages, wherein the motion of God's hand hath been so visible, that necessity will compel men to ascribe them to him.
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How frequently hath the interposition of the Divine Power been clearly manifest in the Rise and Declension of Kingdoms,
How frequently hath the interposition of the Divine Power been clearly manifest in the Rise and Declension of Kingdoms,
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and in the surprizing Periods which have been put to mighty Empires by small and improbable Causes, notwithstanding they were founded in deep Policy,
and in the surprising Periods which have been put to mighty Empires by small and improbable Causes, notwithstanding they were founded in deep Policy,
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and had been of long continuance;
and had been of long Continuance;
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he in a moment breaking the firm frame of things, and turning up the Foundations which were laid by the Counsels of the most skilful and sagacious men?
he in a moment breaking the firm frame of things, and turning up the Foundations which were laid by the Counsels of the most skilful and sagacious men?
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VVhen the measure of the sins of a great People is full, and their Iniquities are grown up to a ripeness fit for ruin,
When the measure of the Sins of a great People is full, and their Iniquities Are grown up to a ripeness fit for ruin,
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so that God will no longer endure the abuse of his Mercies, and the bold affronts which are put upon his Love and Kindness;
so that God will no longer endure the abuse of his mercies, and the bold affronts which Are put upon his Love and Kindness;
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then Destruction comes swiftly upon them, and they receive their terrible overthrow from those hands which they did despise.
then Destruction comes swiftly upon them, and they receive their terrible overthrow from those hands which they did despise.
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Histories of all Countries furnish us with instances of this kind;
Histories of all Countries furnish us with instances of this kind;
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and we may read abundance of the mysterious variety of the workings of Providence in the quick turns,
and we may read abundance of the mysterious variety of the workings of Providence in the quick turns,
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and amazing changes which did happen to the Kingdoms of Judah and Israel : Either the sick or the lame have strength enough to pull down the mightiest Nation,
and amazing changes which did happen to the Kingdoms of Judah and Israel: Either the sick or the lame have strength enough to pull down the Mightiest nation,
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when the crying sins thereof have provoked God peremptori〈 … 〉 to resolve, that there shall be an end put to all its Glory and Power.
when the crying Sins thereof have provoked God peremptori〈 … 〉 to resolve, that there shall be an end put to all its Glory and Power.
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Of this case we have a memorable declaration made from the Lord to the Jews, by the Prophet Jeremy, of the fatal Blow which should be given to their Kingdom,
Of this case we have a memorable declaration made from the Lord to the jews, by the Prophet Jeremiah, of the fatal Blow which should be given to their Kingdom,
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even by those they themselves had beaten;
even by those they themselves had beaten;
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and that only the wounded men which remained, should be sufficiently able to set Fire to their City, and lay it in Ashes.
and that only the wounded men which remained, should be sufficiently able to Set Fire to their city, and lay it in Ashes.
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Thus saith the Lord, Deceive not your selves, saying, The Chaldeans shall surely depart from us; for they shall not depart; Thus Says the Lord, Deceive not your selves, saying, The Chaldeans shall surely depart from us; for they shall not depart;
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for tho ye had smitten the whole army of the Chaldeans, that fight against you, and there remained but wounded men among them,
for though you had smitten the Whole army of the Chaldeans, that fight against you, and there remained but wounded men among them,
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yet should they rise up every man in his tent, and burn this city with fire. yet should they rise up every man in his tent, and burn this City with fire.
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Now when only the wounded and shatter'd remains of a Conquer'd Army, shall be able to attack and take a well fortified City, the great disproportion between the Instruments and the Work, must force the mouths of the Inhabitants to confess, that it is the Lord's doings,
Now when only the wounded and shattered remains of a Conquered Army, shall be able to attack and take a well fortified city, the great disproportion between the Instruments and the Work, must force the mouths of the Inhabitants to confess, that it is the Lord's doings,
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and that their Misery is justly pulled down from Heaven, by their abominable sins.
and that their Misery is justly pulled down from Heaven, by their abominable Sins.
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Wherefore when we behold any Empire or Kingdom that hath been long setled, taken deep root, enlarged its Borders, and was • Terror to its Neighbours, to dissolve on a sudden,
Wherefore when we behold any Empire or Kingdom that hath been long settled, taken deep root, enlarged its Borders, and was • Terror to its Neighbours, to dissolve on a sudden,
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and tumble down, and all the Limbs of this well-built, and often-try'd Body, at once to be dis-jointed;
and tumble down, and all the Limbs of this well-built, and often-tryed Body, At once to be disjointed;
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will not in this strange and unaccountable Revolution, the Prints be most conspicuous and plain, of the All-seeing and All-disposing Providence of God, who turns the Wisdom of the Wise into Foolishness;
will not in this strange and unaccountable Revolution, the Prints be most conspicuous and plain, of the All-seeing and All-disposing Providence of God, who turns the Wisdom of the Wise into Foolishness;
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does not give the Race to the Swift, nor the Battel to the Strong?
does not give the Raze to the Swift, nor the Battle to the Strong?
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On the other hand, to see a small Society or Body of Men preserv'd when environ'd with Powerful Enemies, each of which could have devoured it;
On the other hand, to see a small Society or Body of Men preserved when environed with Powerful Enemies, each of which could have devoured it;
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and its State and Condition supported, when they did all conspire to work its ruin;
and its State and Condition supported, when they did all conspire to work its ruin;
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and Peace and Safety restored by most improbable means, where there was no appearance or likelihood of it, must be a demonstration that God governs the world,
and Peace and Safety restored by most improbable means, where there was no appearance or likelihood of it, must be a demonstration that God governs the world,
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and orders all the affairs thereof.
and order all the affairs thereof.
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From hence it is, as the Divine Providence hath wonderfully put forth it self in all times,
From hence it is, as the Divine Providence hath wonderfully put forth it self in all times,
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so God shews himself highly displeased, when his people presume to call his Care of them into question,
so God shows himself highly displeased, when his people presume to call his Care of them into question,
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and make any doubt whether he observes their behaviour; declaring it to be utterly impossible, that he should either neglect or forget them.
and make any doubt whither he observes their behaviour; declaring it to be utterly impossible, that he should either neglect or forget them.
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— For they say, the Lord bath forsaken the earth, and the Lord seeth not. And as for me also, my eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity. — For they say, the Lord bath forsaken the earth, and the Lord sees not. And as for me also, my eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity.
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— But Zion said, The Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me.
— But Zion said, The Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me.
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Can a woman forget her sucking children, that she should not have compassion on the Son of her womb? yea, they may forget,
Can a woman forget her sucking children, that she should not have compassion on the Son of her womb? yea, they may forget,
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yet will I not forget thee. yet will I not forget thee.
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Thus I have dispatch'd the first Head of this Discourse, namely that nothing can come to us through the whole course of this life, without the Order,
Thus I have dispatched the First Head of this Discourse, namely that nothing can come to us through the Whole course of this life, without the Order,
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or at least the Permission of Providence;
or At least the Permission of Providence;
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and shewn, That not only the Prosperity and Adversity, the Poverty and Riches, the Wisdom and Understanding, the Length of Days,
and shown, That not only the Prosperity and Adversity, the Poverty and Riches, the Wisdom and Understanding, the Length of Days,
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and Death of particular Persons, but also the Growth and Fall of Nations and Kingdoms, comes from the Lord:
and Death of particular Persons, but also the Growth and Fallen of nations and Kingdoms, comes from the Lord:
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Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are done in Heaven and Earth: Who Humbleth himself to behold the things that Are done in Heaven and Earth:
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He sheweth loving kindness unto thousands, and recompenceth the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their Children after them:
He shows loving kindness unto thousands, and recompenseth the iniquity of the Father's into the bosom of their Children After them:
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The great, the mighty God, the Lord of Hosts is his name, great in counsel, and mighty in works;
The great, the mighty God, the Lord of Hosts is his name, great in counsel, and mighty in works;
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for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men, to give every one according to his ways,
for thine eyes Are open upon all the ways of the Sons of men, to give every one according to his ways,
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and according to the fruit of his doings. and according to the fruit of his doings.
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(2.) That we should receive evil from the hand of God, as well as good, is very agreeable to his Wisdom:
(2.) That we should receive evil from the hand of God, as well as good, is very agreeable to his Wisdom:
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In the miseries God sends or suffers to fall upon men in this life, many of his great Ends in governing the world, are serv'd,
In the misery's God sends or suffers to fallen upon men in this life, many of his great Ends in governing the world, Are served,
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and much Spiritual Profit may accrue to them, who by the cross Events and Disappointments they here encounter, are wean'd from the world,
and much Spiritual Profit may accrue to them, who by the cross Events and Disappointments they Here encounter, Are weaned from the world,
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and will not be drawn in by its most alluring Temptations;
and will not be drawn in by its most alluring Temptations;
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who every day discovering more the vanity of all earthly Pleasures, have an immediate recourse to God,
who every day discovering more the vanity of all earthly Pleasures, have an immediate recourse to God,
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and entirely depend upon his Wisdom and Goodness both as to their present condition, and that happy one they hope for hereafter.
and entirely depend upon his Wisdom and goodness both as to their present condition, and that happy one they hope for hereafter.
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All men receive Prosperity from God very kindly, tho they frequently make an ill use of it;
All men receive Prosperity from God very kindly, though they frequently make an ill use of it;
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but when he sends any affliction, how much soever they may stand in need thereof, they forthwith complain,
but when he sends any affliction, how much soever they may stand in need thereof, they forthwith complain,
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as if he dealt hardly by them.
as if he dealt hardly by them.
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Nay, when he lays a far lighter Judgment upon them, than their folly and sin has deserv'd,
Nay, when he lays a Far lighter Judgement upon them, than their folly and since has deserved,
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and than the present sickly condition of their soul did require, immediately both his Justice and his Wisdom must be impeached. Poor man!
and than the present sickly condition of their soul did require, immediately both his justice and his Wisdom must be impeached. Poor man!
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he thinks he has severe usage, when God is very merciful unto him;
he thinks he has severe usage, when God is very merciful unto him;
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and is apt to grumble and be querulous, when the Divine Wisdom does use the most proper and suitable methods to do his soul the greatest good.
and is apt to grumble and be querulous, when the Divine Wisdom does use the most proper and suitable methods to do his soul the greatest good.
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Most men, if they might chuse for themselves, would never have any thing fall cross to their own Wills;
Most men, if they might choose for themselves, would never have any thing fallen cross to their own Wills;
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and the best reason that may be for their sufferings, will scarce bring them to think well of them,
and the best reason that may be for their sufferings, will scarce bring them to think well of them,
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or to judg favourably of him who order'd and sent them.
or to judge favourably of him who ordered and sent them.
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This is usually the perverse behaviour of those mean spirits, in every trouble and disappointment, who having fixt their hearts upon the goods of this world, do never lift up their hands and eyes towards the Glorious Heavens,
This is usually the perverse behaviour of those mean spirits, in every trouble and disappointment, who having fixed their hearts upon the goods of this world, do never lift up their hands and eyes towards the Glorious Heavens,
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or spend any thoughts upon the boundless Eternity into which they are ready to launch:
or spend any thoughts upon the boundless Eternity into which they Are ready to launch:
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It is also true, That God's own People may sometimes have their feet slip, and be at first stagger'd by a great evil, which suddenly surprizes them;
It is also true, That God's own People may sometime have their feet slip, and be At First staggered by a great evil, which suddenly surprises them;
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but with a little thought and recollection, they recover the due temper of their minds,
but with a little Thought and recollection, they recover the due temper of their minds,
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and discern the calamity to be so fit and reasonable for their condition, that they not only frame themselves to a sincere submission to God's pleasure,
and discern the calamity to be so fit and reasonable for their condition, that they not only frame themselves to a sincere submission to God's pleasure,
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but devoutly magnifie and praise his Name for the signal advantage their souls will gain thereby.
but devoutly magnify and praise his Name for the signal advantage their Souls will gain thereby.
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This is the language of the Saints; Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth; therefore despise not thou the chastning of the Almighty, Job 5.17. Whom the Lord loveth, he correcteth, Prov. 3.12. I know, O Lord, that thy Judgments are right;
This is the language of the Saints; Behold, happy is the man whom God Correcteth; Therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty, Job 5.17. Whom the Lord loves, he Correcteth, Curae 3.12. I know, Oh Lord, that thy Judgments Are right;
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and that thou of faithfulness hast afflicted me, Psal. 119.75. Blaspheme not God, who makes provision for our souls with much Wisdom, and great care, and that thou of faithfulness hast afflicted me, Psalm 119.75. Blaspheme not God, who makes provision for our Souls with much Wisdom, and great care,
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and by a supply of good things, and the fear of stripes, does teach us the Elements of Virtue,
and by a supply of good things, and the Fear of stripes, does teach us the Elements of Virtue,
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and pulls up the disease of Vice by the roots, and causes bright and gladsom health in the soul.
and pulls up the disease of Vice by the roots, and Causes bright and gladsome health in the soul.
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Now if by every injury against their Reputation, every damage in their Estate, every loss of dear relations, every hurt and pain in their Body,
Now if by every injury against their Reputation, every damage in their Estate, every loss of dear relations, every hurt and pain in their Body,
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and by every melancholly and grievous thought which may happen in their minds, God designs not to torment,
and by every melancholy and grievous Thought which may happen in their minds, God designs not to torment,
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but to purify and reform his people, there can be no reason why they should not accept all in good part which comes,
but to purify and reform his people, there can be no reason why they should not accept all in good part which comes,
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nor why it should be thought a strong Objection against the Wisdom of Providence, That the Righteous now and then suffer,
nor why it should be Thought a strong Objection against the Wisdom of Providence, That the Righteous now and then suffer,
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and have their share of the afflictions of this world.
and have their share of the afflictions of this world.
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But because this has been a difficult rub in the way, at which as well the virtuous, as bad men have stumbled;
But Because this has been a difficult rub in the Way, At which as well the virtuous, as bad men have stumbled;
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in a more particular answer thereunto, I desire the following things may be consider'd.
in a more particular answer thereunto, I desire the following things may be considered.
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(1.) That we are not competent judges any more of the righteousness of men,
(1.) That we Are not competent judges any more of the righteousness of men,
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than of the reasons of their sufferings:
than of the Reasons of their sufferings:
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We that do not know the hearts of men, nor see the secrets which are lodged there, cannot pronounce who are truly good.
We that do not know the hearts of men, nor see the secrets which Are lodged there, cannot pronounce who Are truly good.
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Those who make a fair shew of Religion, and take pains to have the world ••ink well of them, may have much wickedness lurk in their hearts, and privately be exceeding vicious.
Those who make a fair show of Religion, and take pains to have the world ••ink well of them, may have much wickedness lurk in their hearts, and privately be exceeding vicious.
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But unless we knew certainly who were sincerely virtuous men, and who were hypocrites, we have no right to make this Objection;
But unless we knew Certainly who were sincerely virtuous men, and who were Hypocrites, we have no right to make this Objection;
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and it will be very unjust and presumptuous in us, to charge it as a defect and blemish in the Divine Providence, That the Righteous are frequently afflicted;
and it will be very unjust and presumptuous in us, to charge it as a defect and blemish in the Divine Providence, That the Righteous Are frequently afflicted;
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since that which may look like an undeserv'd Calamity of a good man, may, for ought we know, be but a just Judgment of God, inflicted upon him for his Hypocrisie.
since that which may look like an undeserved Calamity of a good man, may, for ought we know, be but a just Judgement of God, inflicted upon him for his Hypocrisy.
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(2.) Neither are we competent judges of the happy or miserable state, of the Prosperity or Calamities of men.
(2.) Neither Are we competent judges of the happy or miserable state, of the Prosperity or Calamities of men.
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Those who to us appear the happy Persons, may have so many unruly Passions within their breasts, that in a manner tear their souls in pieces, Those who to us appear the happy Persons, may have so many unruly Passion within their breasts, that in a manner tear their Souls in Pieces,
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and sour all the Comforts and Pleasures which their Greatness, Honour, or Plenty should produce.
and sour all the Comforts and Pleasures which their Greatness, Honour, or Plenty should produce.
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On the contrary, those who in our eyes pass for vile and contemptible wretches, may have that peace in their minds, being hurried by no masterless lust,
On the contrary, those who in our eyes pass for vile and contemptible wretches, may have that peace in their minds, being hurried by no masterless lust,
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nor tortur'd with the guilt of any sin;
nor tortured with the guilt of any since;
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may have that joy springing up in their souls constantly, from a sense of the Favour of God,
may have that joy springing up in their Souls constantly, from a sense of the Favour of God,
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and the conscience of their doing good to their fellow-creatures, that they would not change conditions with the greatest Monarch upon Earth.
and the conscience of their doing good to their fellow-creatures, that they would not change conditions with the greatest Monarch upon Earth.
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Possibly good men may be straitned with Poverty, and have little Authority and Interest in the world;
Possibly good men may be straitened with Poverty, and have little authority and Interest in the world;
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and yet for all this, they are still happy; for happiness does not consist in abundance of Riches, nor a large compass of Power.
and yet for all this, they Are still happy; for happiness does not consist in abundance of Riches, nor a large compass of Power.
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These things to them would have been a burden, and they therefore never sought them; but a composed mind, devout thoughts, easiness in every condition, a chearful resignation of themselves,
These things to them would have been a burden, and they Therefore never sought them; but a composed mind, devout thoughts, easiness in every condition, a cheerful resignation of themselves,
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and of what they had, to the Will of God, when Crosses and Sickness, and Disgrace and Losses should come, is what they heartily desired,
and of what they had, to the Will of God, when Crosses and Sickness, and Disgrace and Losses should come, is what they heartily desired,
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and what they earnestly prayed for, and what God graciously was pleased to give them, and in the enjoyment whereof they find real and most intense happiness.
and what they earnestly prayed for, and what God graciously was pleased to give them, and in the enjoyment whereof they find real and most intense happiness.
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Hence we may be instructed how to take the measures of our Felicity, and to form a true judgment who are the happy, who the miserable men.
Hence we may be instructed how to take the measures of our Felicity, and to from a true judgement who Are the happy, who the miserable men.
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That no man is happy by reason of his vast Riches, but Generous Mind, which makes him to live above them,
That no man is happy by reason of his vast Riches, but Generous Mind, which makes him to live above them,
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and inclines him to the highest Instances of Charity; so that he is merciful and lendeth;
and inclines him to the highest Instances of Charity; so that he is merciful and dares;
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he disperseth and giveth to the poor, and the acts of his Bounty shall be had in everlasting remembrance.
he disperses and gives to the poor, and the acts of his Bounty shall be had in everlasting remembrance.
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That no person is miserable, because by the malice of designing men he may be turned out of his Native Soil;
That no person is miserable, Because by the malice of designing men he may be turned out of his Native Soil;
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since he may bear his Calamity so evenly, and with such Submission to Providence, as thereby to ensure to himself an habitation in the Heavenly and Eternal Countrey, from whence all the Powers of Darkness can never banish him.
since he may bear his Calamity so evenly, and with such Submission to Providence, as thereby to ensure to himself an habitation in the Heavenly and Eternal Country, from whence all the Powers of Darkness can never banish him.
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That a man is not happy because he has a healthy and strong Body;
That a man is not happy Because he has a healthy and strong Body;
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but because in an infirm and sickly one, he does carefully preserve a sound and spotless mind.
but Because in an infirm and sickly one, he does carefully preserve a found and spotless mind.
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That he is not miserable who meets with much unkind usage, and upon whom many cross and sharp things do fall;
That he is not miserable who meets with much unkind usage, and upon whom many cross and sharp things do fallen;
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But he, who being besotted with prosperous Successes, doth lift up his eyes no higher,
But he, who being besotted with prosperous Successes, does lift up his eyes no higher,
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but sits down with the brittle and deceitful Goods of the present state, and only among them seeks for rest.
but sits down with the brittle and deceitful Goods of the present state, and only among them seeks for rest.
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Thus it is manifest, that real Felicity does consist in the Innocence and Tranquility of the Mind.
Thus it is manifest, that real Felicity does consist in the Innocence and Tranquillity of the Mind.
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But notwithstanding in the general we may pronounce all those happy, who have quiet and unblemish'd Souls;
But notwithstanding in the general we may pronounce all those happy, who have quiet and unblemished Souls;
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yet we cannot speak with confidence, as to the happiness or misery of particular men,
yet we cannot speak with confidence, as to the happiness or misery of particular men,
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because by their outward Circumstances, and appearance to the World, we can never be certain of the sincerity of their minds,
Because by their outward circumstances, and appearance to the World, we can never be certain of the sincerity of their minds,
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nor whether they have those Virtues in their Possession, which cause solid Happiness.
nor whither they have those Virtues in their Possession, which cause solid Happiness.
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Wherefore seeing we are not competently qualified to judg either of the Piety or of the Happiness of particular men, it evidently follows, That there is very little in that Popular Objection against the Divine Providence, taken from the seeming Adversity of the Good,
Wherefore seeing we Are not competently qualified to judge either of the Piety or of the Happiness of particular men, it evidently follows, That there is very little in that Popular Objection against the Divine Providence, taken from the seeming Adversity of the Good,
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and flourishing state of the Wicked. Further;
and flourishing state of the Wicked. Further;
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Neither is it any disparagement of Providence, nor unkindness in God towards his faithful servants, that sometimes he translates them early from hence,
Neither is it any disparagement of Providence, nor unkindness in God towards his faithful Servants, that sometime he translates them early from hence,
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and permits them to dye in the vigour of their years:
and permits them to die in the vigour of their Years:
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For can a greater favour be done them for their short and faithful service, than for God to remove them not only from the dangers and temptations to sin,
For can a greater favour be done them for their short and faithful service, than for God to remove them not only from the dangers and temptations to since,
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but also from the manifold troubles and vexations of this life, unto his everlasting Mercies? He does this in honour to them, that the wicked may behold and be concern'd, they are no longer worthy of them,
but also from the manifold Troubles and vexations of this life, unto his everlasting mercies? He does this in honour to them, that the wicked may behold and be concerned, they Are no longer worthy of them,
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nor of the Good they might receive from their Holy and Wise Conversation:
nor of the Good they might receive from their Holy and Wise Conversation:
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Besides, when the Justice of God has decreed some dreadful Judgment against a wicked Nation, he often takes away his own People from the Evil to come.
Beside, when the justice of God has decreed Some dreadful Judgement against a wicked nation, he often Takes away his own People from the Evil to come.
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But tho the righteous be prevented with death, yet shall he be in rest; But though the righteous be prevented with death, yet shall he be in rest;
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for honourable age is not, which standeth in length of time, nor that is measured by number of years;
for honourable age is not, which Stands in length of time, nor that is measured by number of Years;
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but wisdom is the gray hair unto men, and an unspotted life is old age. He pleased God, and was beloved of him;
but Wisdom is the grey hair unto men, and an unspotted life is old age. He pleased God, and was Beloved of him;
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so that living among sinners he was translated. He being made perfect in a short time, fulfilled a long time;
so that living among Sinners he was translated. He being made perfect in a short time, fulfilled a long time;
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for his soul pleased the Lord; therefore hasted he to take him away from among the wicked. for his soul pleased the Lord; Therefore hasted he to take him away from among the wicked.
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(3.) It is to be consider'd, that the condition of the World is such, that there is a necessity the Virtuous should often be exposed to the same Troubles and Misfortunes which happen to the Ungodly:
(3.) It is to be considered, that the condition of the World is such, that there is a necessity the Virtuous should often be exposed to the same Troubles and Misfortunes which happen to the Ungodly:
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And as the Wise Man speaks, There will be one event to the righteous and to the wicked ;
And as the Wise Man speaks, There will be one event to the righteous and to the wicked;
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for the Calamities of War, Pestilence, Famine, and Fire, involve men of all Conditions, and take in the Holy with the Sinners.
for the Calamities of War, Pestilence, Famine, and Fire, involve men of all Conditions, and take in the Holy with the Sinners.
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Neither the Nipping Frosts, nor scorching Heats, nor raging Floods, nor blasting Winds, make any difference between the lands of pious and bad Men;
Neither the Nipping Frosts, nor scorching Heats, nor raging Floods, nor blasting Winds, make any difference between the Lands of pious and bad Men;
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nor can a storm at Sea, distinguish between their Goods which are in the same Vessel.
nor can a storm At Sea, distinguish between their Goods which Are in the same Vessel.
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For a Man to look that God should exempt him from these publick Evils, is to expect he should alter the Course of Nature for his sake, which is wisely establish'd, and for great ends;
For a Man to look that God should exempt him from these public Evils, is to expect he should altar the Course of Nature for his sake, which is wisely established, and for great ends;
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and therefore all such hopes can have no ground, and must be deem'd very unreasonable.
and Therefore all such hope's can have no ground, and must be deemed very unreasonable.
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(4.) Notwithstanding such common Calamities cannot be avoided, yet God always intends our good in every harsh disappointment which we meet with;
(4.) Notwithstanding such Common Calamities cannot be avoided, yet God always intends our good in every harsh disappointment which we meet with;
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and it will admirably serve to mend the temper of our Minds.
and it will admirably serve to mend the temper of our Minds.
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By Adversity, which God never lets loose upon us before it is useful for us, he makes an experiment of the reality of our affections towards him, whom we ought infinitely to esteem above all other things;
By Adversity, which God never lets lose upon us before it is useful for us, he makes an experiment of the reality of our affections towards him, whom we ought infinitely to esteem above all other things;
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by it God tries our Constancy;
by it God tries our Constancy;
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whether we will equally Love him, and preserve as great a Reverence for him in the days of our Sorrow,
whither we will equally Love him, and preserve as great a reverence for him in the days of our Sorrow,
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as when he crown'd us with plenty? And if upon this Trial we entertain as honourable thoughts of the proceedings of his Providence,
as when he crowned us with plenty? And if upon this Trial we entertain as honourable thoughts of the proceedings of his Providence,
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as when the World went well with us, he has attained his end in Visiting us,
as when the World went well with us, he has attained his end in Visiting us,
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and will quickly deliver us from our Grievance.
and will quickly deliver us from our Grievance.
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For if under the sorest Crosses, the heaviest Losses, and sharpest Pains, we uphold in our Souls as worthy opinions of God's Administration of Affairs,
For if under the Sorest Crosses, the Heaviest Losses, and Sharpest Pains, we uphold in our Souls as worthy opinions of God's Administration of Affairs,
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as when he enricht us with his Blessings; then we shall make an undoubted discovery of the sincerity of our Love of Him;
as when he enriched us with his Blessings; then we shall make an undoubted discovery of the sincerity of our Love of Him;
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and it will be evident to men, that we value the Peace of Conscience, and his Favour, above all sensual comforts.
and it will be evident to men, that we valve the Peace of Conscience, and his Favour, above all sensual comforts.
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Besides, nothing will more lessen our esteem of these mean and despicable pleasures, nor take off the edg of our desire for them,
Beside, nothing will more lessen our esteem of these mean and despicable pleasures, nor take off the edge of our desire for them,
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than frequently to be disturbed in the enjoyment of them, and to have them forced away,
than frequently to be disturbed in the enjoyment of them, and to have them forced away,
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when we were most delighted with them, and confidently promised to our selves their long continuance.
when we were most delighted with them, and confidently promised to our selves their long Continuance.
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It may indeed be a general Observation, that much Prosperity corrupts mens Morals, and tempts them to rely upon their own Powers;
It may indeed be a general Observation, that much Prosperity corrupts men's Morals, and tempts them to rely upon their own Powers;
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but Adversity reforms their Lives, and teaches them to know their own weakness and wants, which they perceive would grow insupportable, did God once withdraw his Assistance.
but Adversity reforms their Lives, and Teaches them to know their own weakness and Wants, which they perceive would grow insupportable, did God once withdraw his Assistance.
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Wherefore seeing it is so much harder to walk uprightly before God in a flourishing condition, that make us apt to forget him,
Wherefore seeing it is so much harder to walk uprightly before God in a flourishing condition, that make us apt to forget him,
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than in an afflicted state, which naturally disposes us to seek the Lord, is there any reason,
than in an afflicted state, which naturally disposes us to seek the Lord, is there any reason,
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why we should thus murmur at his Rod, and repine when he Corrects us with the tenderness of a Father,
why we should thus murmur At his Rod, and repine when he Corrects us with the tenderness of a Father,
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and visits us with his Judgments, only that he may heal our spiritual diseases?
and visits us with his Judgments, only that he may heal our spiritual diseases?
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How terrible soever any Calamity may appear to us, yet it is fitted to our Circumstances,
How terrible soever any Calamity may appear to us, yet it is fitted to our circumstances,
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and is not greater than the crazy state of our Souls does stand in need of.
and is not greater than the crazy state of our Souls does stand in need of.
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For Troubles do not spring casually out of the Earth; or fall upon us without measure or bounds:
For Troubles doe not spring casually out of the Earth; or fallen upon us without measure or bounds:
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But God in his Wisdom does order the time when we shall be Afflicted;
But God in his Wisdom does order the time when we shall be Afflicted;
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he determines the kind of Evil which shall fall to our Lot, and metes the very quantity that we must Suffer.
he determines the kind of Evil which shall fallen to our Lot, and metes the very quantity that we must Suffer.
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Which as soon as it has Humbled our Vanity, or extinguish'd our Lust, or abated our Love of Riches,
Which as soon as it has Humbled our Vanity, or extinguished our Lust, or abated our Love of Riches,
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and reduced us to just apprehensions of our selves, be certainly will recall from us, and let in the light of his countenance into our hearts.
and reduced us to just apprehensions of our selves, be Certainly will Recall from us, and let in the Light of his countenance into our hearts.
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Now this being the true state of things, as will be plain to every honest enquirer, it may be matter of wonder,
Now this being the true state of things, as will be plain to every honest enquirer, it may be matter of wonder,
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why men take Afflictions so ill at the hand of God, when they know they proceed from his Love;
why men take Afflictions so ill At the hand of God, when they know they proceed from his Love;
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and behave themselves so untowardly under almost every degree of Adversity.
and behave themselves so untowardly under almost every degree of Adversity.
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A great cause of all this, I judge to be, their making slight or no preparations for Afflictions before they come.
A great cause of all this, I judge to be, their making slight or no preparations for Afflictions before they come.
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Now there is that distraction and disorder raised in the Spirit of a man, who is surprized with any Calamity, that he tosseth like a Bull in a Net,
Now there is that distraction and disorder raised in the Spirit of a man, who is surprised with any Calamity, that he tosses like a Bull in a Net,
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and has not temper enough left to consider of the great Causes there were to move God to lay it upon him,
and has not temper enough left to Consider of the great Causes there were to move God to lay it upon him,
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or of the sweet fruit he might gather from it by a modest and quiet carriage under the heavenly Discipline,
or of the sweet fruit he might gather from it by a modest and quiet carriage under the heavenly Discipline,
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and a total Submission of himself to the will of his Merciful Father. They therefore who would bear troubles well, must live in a constant expectation of them,
and a total Submission of himself to the will of his Merciful Father. They Therefore who would bear Troubles well, must live in a constant expectation of them,
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and in their good days lay up a stock of Christian Graces against the Winter of Adversity.
and in their good days lay up a stock of Christian Graces against the Winter of Adversity.
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They, I say, who in the height of their Prosperity, will often and seriously reflect upon the great change, that either by Losses and Pains,
They, I say, who in the height of their Prosperity, will often and seriously reflect upon the great change, that either by Losses and Pains,
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or certainly by Death, in a short time will overtake them, and provide themselves with the suffering-Virtues against that dark season, will be so far from having their spirits sink at the approach either of Afflictions or Death it self, that it will raise them above the World,
or Certainly by Death, in a short time will overtake them, and provide themselves with the suffering-Virtues against that dark season, will be so Far from having their spirits sink At the approach either of Afflictions or Death it self, that it will raise them above the World,
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and mount and carry their Hearts and Affections to God, who is the Centre of all sound Peace, and solid Joy.
and mount and carry their Hearts and Affections to God, who is the Centre of all found Peace, and solid Joy.
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How happy are those souls, who when the World most smiles upon them, do not trust it;
How happy Are those Souls, who when the World most smiles upon them, do not trust it;
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but furnish themselves with the Humility, and the Meekness, and the Patience of Jesus against the evil day;
but furnish themselves with the Humility, and the Meekness, and the Patience of jesus against the evil day;
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that as no Sickness or Trouble can much surprize them, so neither can it greatly, or long discompose their minds;
that as no Sickness or Trouble can much surprise them, so neither can it greatly, or long discompose their minds;
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but they discern the Finger of God in it, and turn it to their spiritual advantage.
but they discern the Finger of God in it, and turn it to their spiritual advantage.
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And they therefore count it joy, when they fall into Temptations ; i. e. suffer affliction;
And they Therefore count it joy, when they fallen into Temptations; i. e. suffer affliction;
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for they are assured, that God will not suffer them to be tempted above what they are able:
for they Are assured, that God will not suffer them to be tempted above what they Are able:
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If they are troubled on every side, yet they shall not be distressed; if they are perplexed, they shall not despair; If they Are troubled on every side, yet they shall not be distressed; if they Are perplexed, they shall not despair;
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if they are persecuted, they shall not be forsaken; if cast down, they shall not be destroyed. if they Are persecuted, they shall not be forsaken; if cast down, they shall not be destroyed.
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SERMON II. III. THAT if we equally consider things, we shall be constrain'd to acknowledg, That God's Goodness and Mercy do appear in our greatest Sufferings;
SERMON II III. THAT if we equally Consider things, we shall be constrained to acknowledge, That God's goodness and Mercy do appear in our greatest Sufferings;
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and this will be evident from the following Reasons.
and this will be evident from the following Reasons.
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(1.) Because, if we look upon God as the Supreme Lord and Owner of the World, who alone has the Right of all, we shall find our selves to be but Tenants at will,
(1.) Because, if we look upon God as the Supreme Lord and Owner of the World, who alone has the Right of all, we shall find our selves to be but Tenants At will,
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for every thing that we have:
for every thing that we have:
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And if God has given us nothing, but during pleasure, then let him take it away when he pleases, he can do us no wrong.
And if God has given us nothing, but during pleasure, then let him take it away when he Pleases, he can do us no wrong.
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Our Life, that makes us capable of his other Favours; our Health, which makes life comfortable;
Our Life, that makes us capable of his other Favours; our Health, which makes life comfortable;
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our Relations, our Estates, our Ease and Peace, are all the free Gifts of the Bounty of him, who had not the least Obligation to us;
our Relations, our Estates, our Ease and Peace, Are all the free Gifts of the Bounty of him, who had not the least Obligation to us;
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and if he revoke them all, or any of them, we receive no Injury; for he does but resume his own Right.
and if he revoke them all, or any of them, we receive no Injury; for he does but resume his own Right.
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Insomuch, as if God strips us of all down to nothing, he will but leave us in the state he found us:
Insomuch, as if God strips us of all down to nothing, he will but leave us in the state he found us:
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Wherefore we ought to be so far from charging him with unkindness for any temporal Evil, that we must own, it is his singular Goodness we have been permitted the Enjoyment of so many of his Blessings such a long time.
Wherefore we ought to be so Far from charging him with unkindness for any temporal Evil, that we must own, it is his singular goodness we have been permitted the Enjoyment of so many of his Blessings such a long time.
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(2.) We cannot but acknowledg the Goodness of God in our Troubles and Losses,
(2.) We cannot but acknowledge the goodness of God in our Troubles and Losses,
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when we consider him as the great Judg of the Lives of Men, and examine the Conditions upon which he was pleased to grant the use of his Creatures unto them,
when we Consider him as the great Judge of the Lives of Men, and examine the Conditions upon which he was pleased to grant the use of his Creatures unto them,
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and the Punishments he has threatned to inflict upon the disobedient.
and the Punishments he has threatened to inflict upon the disobedient.
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Upon this Examination it will be plain to the greatest Sufferers, that God has been merciful, in that they, in many particulars, have broken the Conditions of the Covenant, which was made between him and them,
Upon this Examination it will be plain to the greatest Sufferers, that God has been merciful, in that they, in many particulars, have broken the Conditions of the Covenant, which was made between him and them,
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and he has not taken the whole forfeiture. There is no breach of God's Law, in any great instance, made coolly and deliberately,
and he has not taken the Whole forfeiture. There is no breach of God's Law, in any great instance, made coolly and deliberately,
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but it does deserve, not only a temporal punishment, but the pains of Hell, should God deal with us according to the measures of strict Justice.
but it does deserve, not only a temporal punishment, but the pains of Hell, should God deal with us according to the measures of strict justice.
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Now, when he, who if he proceeded strictly against us, might pass the Sentence of Death upon us,
Now, when he, who if he proceeded strictly against us, might pass the Sentence of Death upon us,
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and shut us out of his presence for ever, does but gently correct us with such chastisements as are proper to reform our faults,
and shut us out of his presence for ever, does but gently correct us with such chastisements as Are proper to reform our Faults,
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and cause us to grieve we have offended our best Friend;
and cause us to grieve we have offended our best Friend;
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What can we do but admire his Goodness, and magnify the riches of his Mercy towards us!
What can we do but admire his goodness, and magnify the riches of his Mercy towards us!
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If God did not let sinners, who have lived a great while securely in their iniquity, at length feel the weight of his Justice, they would lay aside all fear of his Power,
If God did not let Sinners, who have lived a great while securely in their iniquity, At length feel the weight of his justice, they would lay aside all Fear of his Power,
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and fall into ruin beyond a possibility of being recover'd.
and fallen into ruin beyond a possibility of being recovered.
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But yet we may observe, That there is a plentiful mixture of Mercy in the Punishments which God first inflicts upon the greatest sinners;
But yet we may observe, That there is a plentiful mixture of Mercy in the Punishments which God First inflicts upon the greatest Sinners;
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and that he does not proceed to high degrees of severity, until their hearts are so hard, that lighter Afflictions would make no impression upon them.
and that he does not proceed to high Degrees of severity, until their hearts Are so hard, that lighter Afflictions would make no impression upon them.
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Wherefore when very bad Men are brought to Repentance by a terrible Judgment, they discern God's Goodness in nothing more,
Wherefore when very bad Men Are brought to Repentance by a terrible Judgement, they discern God's goodness in nothing more,
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than the terrour which attended the Judgment wherewith he corrected them;
than the terror which attended the Judgement wherewith he corrected them;
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because they are sensible it would not have reclaim'd them from their wicked Courses, had it been of a milder sort.
Because they Are sensible it would not have reclaimed them from their wicked Courses, had it been of a milder sort.
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God then tempers Judgment with Mercy, that as the contemplation of the one may preserve in Mens minds an awful regard of his Majesty,
God then tempers Judgement with Mercy, that as the contemplation of the one may preserve in Men's minds an awful regard of his Majesty,
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so the consideration of the other may keep them from running into despair.
so the consideration of the other may keep them from running into despair.
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Where Sinners are become bold, more of his Justice is requisite to make them dread his displeasure,
Where Sinners Are become bold, more of his justice is requisite to make them dread his displeasure,
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and to acknowledg the infirmities of their own Nature;
and to acknowledge the infirmities of their own Nature;
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but on the contrary, where such a tenderness is found in the Consciences of Men, that they are extream fearful of their condition, notwithstanding to the best of their ability they sincerely endeavour to serve him;
but on the contrary, where such a tenderness is found in the Consciences of Men, that they Are extreme fearful of their condition, notwithstanding to the best of their ability they sincerely endeavour to serve him;
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he is so far from putting any unnecessary hardship upon them, that he letteth forth the treasures of his Compassion upon their disturb'd Souls, does scatter their groundless fears,
he is so Far from putting any unnecessary hardship upon them, that he lets forth the treasures of his Compassion upon their disturbed Souls, does scatter their groundless fears,
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and refresh and cherish them with his Mercies.
and refresh and cherish them with his mercies.
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There is no want of proof to convince Men, that as all the temporal evils they suffer are less than in rigour of justice God might lay upon them;
There is no want of proof to convince Men, that as all the temporal evils they suffer Are less than in rigour of Justice God might lay upon them;
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so they never overtake them, before they are necessary either to make them reflect upon the Errors of their own ways,
so they never overtake them, before they Are necessary either to make them reflect upon the Errors of their own ways,
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or to put a stop to others in a bad Course. The Servants of God, who have been renowned for their Piety, and whose holy deeds,
or to put a stop to Others in a bad Course. The Servants of God, who have been renowned for their Piety, and whose holy Deeds,
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and glorious sufferings in the Cause of Religion, have been recorded by the Holy Ghost for the imitation of the Followers of Christ,
and glorious sufferings in the Cause of Religion, have been recorded by the Holy Ghost for the imitation of the Followers of christ,
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and the support of all afflicted Saints, these eminent instruments in the work of the Lord, I say, have ever been so sensible of their own frailty,
and the support of all afflicted Saints, these eminent Instruments in the work of the Lord, I say, have ever been so sensible of their own frailty,
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as to dread the Divine Justice. They never did presume to insist upon their own Righteousness, when they came before God,
as to dread the Divine justice. They never did presume to insist upon their own Righteousness, when they Come before God,
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as if they had lived with such exactness, according to his Laws, that he could not afflict them, without being injurious.
as if they had lived with such exactness, according to his Laws, that he could not afflict them, without being injurious.
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They were not such strangers to themselves, as not to be conscious, that in a great number of respects their behaviour came short of perfection;
They were not such Strangers to themselves, as not to be conscious, that in a great number of respects their behaviour Come short of perfection;
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which alone can justify a Man. Wherefore we shall never find that they appeal to their Innocence,
which alone can justify a Man. Wherefore we shall never find that they appeal to their Innocence,
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when they have to deal with their Righteous Judge;
when they have to deal with their Righteous Judge;
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but full of the apprehension of their guilt, they cast themselves at his feet, and address their Cause wholly to his Mercy.
but full of the apprehension of their guilt, they cast themselves At his feet, and address their Cause wholly to his Mercy.
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David, a Man after God's own heart, openly confesses to him, If thou, Lord, will be extreme to mark what is done amiss, O Lord, who may abide it! i. e. David, a Man After God's own heart, openly Confesses to him, If thou, Lord, will be extreme to mark what is done amiss, Oh Lord, who may abide it! i. e.
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If God should reckon with the best Man in the World for his Sins, and pass Sentence upon him according to his demerits, his Punishment would be intolerable:
If God should reckon with the best Man in the World for his Sins, and pass Sentence upon him according to his demerits, his Punishment would be intolerable:
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Therefore he flies to his Compassion, Enter not into judgment with thy servant, for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
Therefore he flies to his Compassion, Enter not into judgement with thy servant, for in thy sighed shall no man living be justified.
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Job, who being assaulted with many violent Temptations, and harass'd with a number of bitter Calamities,Job, who being assaulted with many violent Temptations, and harassed with a number of bitter Calamities,
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yet sinned not, durst not however stand upon his own Integrity; or think he could make a compleat defence of his Life to God:
yet sinned not, durst not however stand upon his own Integrity; or think he could make a complete defence of his Life to God:
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For in answer to his Friend, who had wisely observed, That mortal Man could not be more just than God,
For in answer to his Friend, who had wisely observed, That Mortal Man could not be more just than God,
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or more pure than his Maker ; he says, I know it is so of a truth:
or more pure than his Maker; he Says, I know it is so of a truth:
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but how should man be just with God? or if he will contend with him, he cannot answer him, one of a thousand. but how should man be just with God? or if he will contend with him, he cannot answer him, one of a thousand.
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Jeremiah, after he had made a large List of the Troubles and Calamities of God's People, charges no Injustice upon him,Jeremiah, After he had made a large List of the Troubles and Calamities of God's People, charges no Injustice upon him,
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as if he had treated them more severely than their Case deserv'd;
as if he had treated them more severely than their Case deserved;
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but quite otherwise, he humbly acknowledges, That it was due to the Divine Goodness, that they fared no worse.
but quite otherwise, he humbly acknowledges, That it was due to the Divine goodness, that they fared no Worse.
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It is the Lord's mercy we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. And of this the Prophet gives a good reason;It is the Lord's mercy we Are not consumed, Because his compassions fail not. And of this the Prophet gives a good reason;
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because Life, and all a Man enjoys by that capacity, which is preferable to nothing, is the free grant of God.
Because Life, and all a Man enjoys by that capacity, which is preferable to nothing, is the free grant of God.
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Wherefore doth a living Man complain, a Man for the punishment of his Sins? i. e. Wherefore does a living Man complain, a Man for the punishment of his Sins? i. e.
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While a Sinner has Life, he hath more than he can claim, and therefore hath no cause to find fault with any smaller evil that God corrects him with for his crimes.
While a Sinner has Life, he hath more than he can claim, and Therefore hath no cause to find fault with any smaller evil that God corrects him with for his crimes.
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(3.) We must acknowledg the Divine Goodness in our Losses and Sufferings;
(3.) We must acknowledge the Divine goodness in our Losses and Sufferings;
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when we consider, that in the Gospel there is no express Covenant, obliging God to bestow temporal prosperity upon Holy Men.
when we Consider, that in the Gospel there is no express Covenant, obliging God to bestow temporal Prosperity upon Holy Men.
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In the Christian Religion there is no absolute promise of worldly Power, Honour, or Wealth, even to them who do perform the Conditions thereof.
In the Christian Religion there is no absolute promise of worldly Power, Honour, or Wealth, even to them who do perform the Conditions thereof.
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And if God has not tied himself to preserve the Saints always in a flourishing state, Shall they who are wicked expect it from him? Shall the Sinners demand that,
And if God has not tied himself to preserve the Saints always in a flourishing state, Shall they who Are wicked expect it from him? Shall the Sinners demand that,
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as justly belonging to them, which he has not made a debt to the best of his Servants? Wherefore,
as justly belonging to them, which he has not made a debt to the best of his Servants? Wherefore,
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if God be under no obligation in the Gospel to bestow a greater share of the things of the World, which are by Men so fiercely sought after,
if God be under no obligation in the Gospel to bestow a greater share of the things of the World, which Are by Men so fiercely sought After,
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than what is necessary to Life, he does not, in depriving us of any of our superfluities, break any one Condition of the Covenant between us;
than what is necessary to Life, he does not, in depriving us of any of our superfluities, break any one Condition of the Covenant between us;
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since the smallest Secular conveniency in our possession, is more than we can claim, or than he contracted for.
since the Smallest Secular conveniency in our possession, is more than we can claim, or than he contracted for.
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Our Saviour was so far from making any engagement, That they who are his Disciples should all be Rich,
Our Saviour was so Far from making any engagement, That they who Are his Disciples should all be Rich,
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or Rulers, or Men of interest in the World;
or Rulers, or Men of Interest in the World;
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that he has declared, Father and Mother, and Wife and Children, and Houses, and Lands, must all be forsaken, where they cannot longer be had without doing dishonour to his Holy Name,
that he has declared, Father and Mother, and Wife and Children, and Houses, and Lands, must all be forsaken, where they cannot longer be had without doing dishonour to his Holy Name,
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or breaking the Laws of his Religion.
or breaking the Laws of his Religion.
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And because upon account of their Relations, or Riches, or Power, Men would meet with the most prevailing temptations to transgress the Precepts of the Gospel, it is that Christ does pronounce, That it is easier for a Camel to go through the eye of a Needle,
And Because upon account of their Relations, or Riches, or Power, Men would meet with the most prevailing temptations to transgress the Precepts of the Gospel, it is that christ does pronounce, That it is Easier for a Camel to go through the eye of a Needle,
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than for a rich Man to enter into the Kingdom of God. than for a rich Man to enter into the Kingdom of God.
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May we not then be sure, that Christ would not encourage his Friends to hope for a constant and steddy current of Plenty,
May we not then be sure, that christ would not encourage his Friends to hope for a constant and steady current of Plenty,
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and Honours and Pleasure, when these things powerfully draw their affections from him, and tempt them to blot him out of their thoughts? His Kingdom being of another World, none of the Glories of this are necessary to the attainment of it.
and Honours and Pleasure, when these things powerfully draw their affections from him, and tempt them to blot him out of their thoughts? His Kingdom being of Another World, none of the Glories of this Are necessary to the attainment of it.
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And as we do not find, that our Lord made any promise to Christians of an abundance of things, highly valued by the Men of this World;
And as we do not find, that our Lord made any promise to Christians of an abundance of things, highly valued by the Men of this World;
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so neither do we observe, that he treats Great Men with more respect, or gives them cause to expect they shall have kinder usage,
so neither do we observe, that he treats Great Men with more respect, or gives them cause to expect they shall have kinder usage,
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or receive more favours from him, than the Poor, and those of low Rank. He has made no special Promises to the Rich, and Celebrated and Popular Persons:
or receive more favours from him, than the Poor, and those of low Rank. He has made no special Promises to the Rich, and Celebrated and Popular Persons:
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But the Beatitudes descend upon the Heads of Men of quite other Qualification:
But the Beatitudes descend upon the Heads of Men of quite other Qualification:
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Not their outward Circumstances, but the holy dispositions in their Souls, procure and fetch down his Blessings.
Not their outward circumstances, but the holy dispositions in their Souls, procure and fetch down his Blessings.
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He blesses the Humble, the Poor in Spirit, the Holy Mourners, the Meek, they that hunger and thirst after Righteousness,
He Blesses the Humble, the Poor in Spirit, the Holy Mourners, the Meek, they that hunger and thirst After Righteousness,
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and earnestly desire to fulfil God's Just and Good Will;
and earnestly desire to fulfil God's Just and Good Will;
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the Merciful, the Pure in Heart, the Peacemakers, and they that suffer Persecution, and are evil spoke of by all for Righteousness sake.
the Merciful, the Pure in Heart, the Peacemakers, and they that suffer Persecution, and Are evil spoke of by all for Righteousness sake.
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And hence it follows, that no body by reason of their Wealth or Honour, are greater objects of Christ's love,
And hence it follows, that no body by reason of their Wealth or Honour, Are greater objects of Christ's love,
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or come more within the Verge of his Care;
or come more within the Verge of his Care;
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but that men of mean and contemptible state, are as much under the Protection of his Providence, as those of highest Quality;
but that men of mean and contemptible state, Are as much under the Protection of his Providence, as those of highest Quality;
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have as plentiful a Portion of his Grace, and stand in as near a capacity to the Kingdom of Heaven.
have as plentiful a Portion of his Grace, and stand in as near a capacity to the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Had our Lord come into the world incircled with all that Pomp and Power which the Jews expected the Messias should appear with,
Had our Lord come into the world encircled with all that Pomp and Power which the jews expected the Messias should appear with,
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as he could have been no Example of Sufferings to his Followers, so would they have been tempted to arrive at some degrees of their Master's Glory,
as he could have been no Exampl of Sufferings to his Followers, so would they have been tempted to arrive At Some Degrees of their Masters Glory,
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and have set their Hearts upon the Greatness and Splendors of the present state, when it was so principal a part of his work, to teach his Disciples to neglect and despise them.
and have Set their Hearts upon the Greatness and Splendors of the present state, when it was so principal a part of his work, to teach his Disciples to neglect and despise them.
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Since then the Possession of a large Portion of worldly Goods, is no part of the Bargain Jesus Christ made with men in his Religion, who only promises a Supply of the Necessaries of Life;
Since then the Possession of a large Portion of worldly Goods, is no part of the Bargain jesus christ made with men in his Religion, who only promises a Supply of the Necessaries of Life;
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and since men, for the most part, have more than what is barely necessary to sustain them, they must acknowledg their great Obligation to the Divine Goodness, with respect of the fulness and ease of their condition here upon Earth.
and since men, for the most part, have more than what is barely necessary to sustain them, they must acknowledge their great Obligation to the Divine goodness, with respect of the fullness and ease of their condition Here upon Earth.
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How much men under the Christian Law, owe to the Bounty of God, more than by the terms of it they could demand, is plain, notwithstanding you suppose them to perform every condition of the Gospel,
How much men under the Christian Law, owe to the Bounty of God, more than by the terms of it they could demand, is plain, notwithstanding you suppose them to perform every condition of the Gospel,
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and to live in a state of innocence;
and to live in a state of innocence;
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but look upon them what really they are, as vile sinners, and then in God's usage of the greatest Sufferers, enough will appear to clear the Justice of his dealings,
but look upon them what really they Are, as vile Sinners, and then in God's usage of the greatest Sufferers, enough will appear to clear the justice of his dealings,
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and to convince them, who complain most bitterly, That he has been Gracious, and corrected them with Mercy. But further;
and to convince them, who complain most bitterly, That he has been Gracious, and corrected them with Mercy. But further;
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When we reflect upon the utter averseness of the world to the designs of Christ's Religion,
When we reflect upon the utter averseness of the world to the designs of Christ's Religion,
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and the deep Malice which it bears against those who sincerely profess it, as we shall see reason to believe and expect, that those who live godly in Christ Jesus, should suffer affliction;
and the deep Malice which it bears against those who sincerely profess it, as we shall see reason to believe and expect, that those who live godly in christ jesus, should suffer affliction;
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so also all good men may to their unspeakable joy observe, That their Religion does mightily thrive,
so also all good men may to their unspeakable joy observe, That their Religion does mightily thrive,
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when the wicked most endeavour to suppress it;
when the wicked most endeavour to suppress it;
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and that nothing more refines the Lives of Christians, and makes them come up to the Purity in the Gospel required, than Persecution.
and that nothing more refines the Lives of Christians, and makes them come up to the Purity in the Gospel required, than Persecution.
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Of that part of Providence which extracts Good out of Evil, the Ancient Father discourses well;
Of that part of Providence which extracts Good out of Evil, the Ancient Father discourses well;
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It is, saith he, the greatest Argument of Divine Providence, that it not only altogether destroys the hurtful quality of the Evil which proceeds from the Apostacy of Human Will;
It is, Says he, the greatest Argument of Divine Providence, that it not only altogether Destroys the hurtful quality of the Evil which proceeds from the Apostasy of Human Will;
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but also does not suffer it to abide useless and unprofitable;
but also does not suffer it to abide useless and unprofitable;
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for it is the business of the Divine Wisdom, Virtue, and Power, not only to do good (for that is the Nature of God, to say it once for all,
for it is the business of the Divine Wisdom, Virtue, and Power, not only to do good (for that is the Nature of God, to say it once for all,
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as much as it is of Fire to burn, and of Light to shine),
as much as it is of Fire to burn, and of Light to shine),
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but especially to order and direct, that the Devices of the Wicked should serve to good and useful Purposes.
but especially to order and Direct, that the Devices of the Wicked should serve to good and useful Purposes.
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As therefore it is in the nature of Unbelievers, and of the Prophane, to hate the People of God, As Therefore it is in the nature of Unbelievers, and of the Profane, to hate the People of God,
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and to deal cruelly by them;
and to deal cruelly by them;
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so it is God's Will to suffer it, that thereby his own may be improved in that Piety and Virtue which will prepare them for his Presence,
so it is God's Will to suffer it, that thereby his own may be improved in that Piety and Virtue which will prepare them for his Presence,
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and incline him to take them out of all their Troubles the sooner unto himself.
and incline him to take them out of all their Troubles the sooner unto himself.
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And tho it be a great crime in naughty men to persecute the Servants of God,
And though it be a great crime in naughty men to persecute the Servants of God,
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yet they have the less reason to complain of it, or to be very uneasie when afflicted;
yet they have the less reason to complain of it, or to be very uneasy when afflicted;
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because their sufferings do tend so much to their Perfection.
Because their sufferings do tend so much to their Perfection.
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Nay, on the contrary, they ought to esteem it as a mark and token of God's Kindness, that he is pleased to better and advance their Nature, even by Adversity.
Nay, on the contrary, they ought to esteem it as a mark and token of God's Kindness, that he is pleased to better and advance their Nature, even by Adversity.
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And it is no less than a demonstration of Infinite Wisdom, that the Plots which are laid to ruin the Saints, should make them more perfect;
And it is no less than a demonstration of Infinite Wisdom, that the Plots which Are laid to ruin the Saints, should make them more perfect;
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and that, to the astonishment of all men, the Spight and Cruelty of Persecutors should make Religion take deeper root, to grow the faster,
and that, to the astonishment of all men, the Spite and Cruelty of Persecutors should make Religion take Deeper root, to grow the faster,
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and in the shorter time to spread it self over the face of the Earth.
and in the shorter time to spread it self over the face of the Earth.
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If indeed we regard the Malice and Rage of men, certainly enough has been attempted to banish the Gospel and Name of Jesus Christ out of the World, had not God appeared on its side,
If indeed we regard the Malice and Rage of men, Certainly enough has been attempted to banish the Gospel and Name of jesus christ out of the World, had not God appeared on its side,
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and maintained his own Cause and People.
and maintained his own Cause and People.
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And while God is with us, and does support the Interest of the Religion wherein we are engaged, we may remain confident, that Captivity, Imprisonment, Bonds,
And while God is with us, and does support the Interest of the Religion wherein we Are engaged, we may remain confident, that Captivity, Imprisonment, Bonds,
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and Scourges, how much soever at present they may terrifie and grieve us, yet they shall never overthrow the Christian Church,
and Scourges, how much soever At present they may terrify and grieve us, yet they shall never overthrow the Christian Church,
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or reduce to a state of Desparation, the sincere Believers;
or reduce to a state of Desperation, the sincere Believers;
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but God's special Grace will help and carry them through troubles of every kind and degree,
but God's special Grace will help and carry them through Troubles of every kind and degree,
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and make all conclude in their Salvation.
and make all conclude in their Salvation.
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Let us then not hope either that the Wicked should alter the Perverseness of their Natures;
Let us then not hope either that the Wicked should altar the Perverseness of their Nature's;
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or that for our sakes God should change the Wise Methods of his Providence.
or that for our sakes God should change the Wise Methods of his Providence.
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Let us not think we shall have kinder usage from the World, than Christ and his Apostles had,
Let us not think we shall have kinder usage from the World, than christ and his Apostles had,
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and than the Army of Martyrs and Confessors, and all the Primitive Christians did meet with.
and than the Army of Martyrs and Confessors, and all the Primitive Christians did meet with.
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But as we are baptized into the Name of Christ, so never let us be asham'd openly to profess it,
But as we Are baptised into the Name of christ, so never let us be ashamed openly to profess it,
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or afraid to bear the Cross of our dear Master: If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
or afraid to bear the Cross of our dear Master: If the world hate you, you know that it hated me before it hated you.
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And let us steddily look unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy which was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame,
And let us steadily look unto jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy which was Set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame,
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and is set down at the right hand of the Throne of God; for consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied, and faint in your minds. Heb. 12.23.and is Set down At the right hand of the Throne of God; for Consider him that endured such contradiction of Sinners against himself, lest you be wearied, and faint in your minds. Hebrew 12.23.
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(4.) We must acknowledg the Goodness of God, whether in Sickness, Pain, or Trouble,
(4.) We must acknowledge the goodness of God, whither in Sickness, Pain, or Trouble,
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when we place our Meditations on the inestimable Rewards of the next Life, which he has provided to recompence the Sufferings of Holy Men in this.
when we place our Meditations on the inestimable Rewards of the next Life, which he has provided to recompense the Sufferings of Holy Men in this.
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Our deep ignorance of the Joys of the other Life, will make all things said of them, to be with great disadvantage.
Our deep ignorance of the Joys of the other Life, will make all things said of them, to be with great disadvantage.
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The Philosophers, and Men of refined Reason, were generally possest with the Belief of a Future State;
The Philosophers, and Men of refined Reason, were generally possessed with the Belief of a Future State;
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of which yet their Discourses are obscure, and full of uncertainty; and when they handle this Argument, they are often inconsistent with themselves.
of which yet their Discourses Are Obscure, and full of uncertainty; and when they handle this Argument, they Are often inconsistent with themselves.
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Neither need this be a wonder;
Neither need this be a wonder;
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since it is not to be imagined that by Natural Light, we should be able to make any large discovery of the Pleasures of Heaven:
since it is not to be imagined that by Natural Light, we should be able to make any large discovery of the Pleasures of Heaven:
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For they do so vastly differ from Worldly Enjoyments, and so infinitely surpass all the Pleasures of Sense, that our present Experience will not at all enable us to frame a Conception of them.
For they do so vastly differ from Worldly Enjoyments, and so infinitely surpass all the Pleasures of Sense, that our present Experience will not At all enable us to frame a Conception of them.
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So that the best Information we are to expect in this matter, must be from the Holy Scripture;
So that the best Information we Are to expect in this matter, must be from the Holy Scripture;
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neither doth that it self descend into a particular description of the nature of Heavenly Joys:
neither does that it self descend into a particular description of the nature of Heavenly Joys:
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The Spirit thought it sufficient for the support of our Faith, to give a general account of the uncounceivable Happiness of the Future Life;
The Spirit Thought it sufficient for the support of our Faith, to give a general account of the uncounceivable Happiness of the Future Life;
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and to let us have full assurance that it should be the Portion of all those, who shall to the end persevere in a sincere obedience to the Laws of the Gospel.
and to let us have full assurance that it should be the Portion of all those, who shall to the end persevere in a sincere Obedience to the Laws of the Gospel.
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And notwithstanding, the best Progress we can make in our enquiry after the Delights of the Glorious World above, will be chiefly by Negatives;
And notwithstanding, the best Progress we can make in our enquiry After the Delights of the Glorious World above, will be chiefly by Negatives;
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for eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entred into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him ;for eye hath not seen, nor ear herd, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him;
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yet the consideration of them, will be mighty comfortable, and enough to make us bear up under all the Pressures and Troubles which shall attend the Cross of Christ.
yet the consideration of them, will be mighty comfortable, and enough to make us bear up under all the Pressures and Troubles which shall attend the Cross of christ.
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In Heaven we shall be free from all Sins;
In Heaven we shall be free from all Sins;
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and from every Temptation to do evil, which now proceeds from so huge a number of causes and occasions.
and from every Temptation to do evil, which now proceeds from so huge a number of Causes and occasions.
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We shall be placed above the reach of the Malice and Power of the Devil;
We shall be placed above the reach of the Malice and Power of the devil;
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whose perpetual work it is, to lay Plots to corrupt our Innocence, to take and ensnare our Souls by his cunning Devices.
whose perpetual work it is, to lay Plots to corrupt our Innocence, to take and ensnare our Souls by his cunning Devices.
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We shall be removed from the sight and company of bad men, who by their ill example,
We shall be removed from the sighed and company of bad men, who by their ill Exampl,
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and restless importunity, are ever inticing us to sin.
and restless importunity, Are ever enticing us to since.
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We now converse among the dangerous Enemies of our Souls, who have a constant eye upon us;
We now converse among the dangerous Enemies of our Souls, who have a constant eye upon us;
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so that if we do but forbear to watch never so little, they will surprize us;
so that if we do but forbear to watch never so little, they will surprise us;
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if we do not walk circumspectly, we presently shall be made to fall;
if we do not walk circumspectly, we presently shall be made to fallen;
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if we do not pray continually, the wicked will prove too strong for us, and deceive us with the gaudy appearance of their tempting baits.
if we do not pray continually, the wicked will prove too strong for us, and deceive us with the gaudy appearance of their tempting baits.
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O what a perpetual struggle have we with our Lusts!
O what a perpetual struggle have we with our Lustiest!
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and how much pains does it cost to overcome them, when they violently press upon us!
and how much pains does it cost to overcome them, when they violently press upon us!
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What a Vexation and Grief is it to our Minds, that we find it so hard to subdue the Motions to almost every sin!
What a Vexation and Grief is it to our Minds, that we find it so hard to subdue the Motions to almost every since!
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Nay, that those Lusts which we have conquered, should rally their Forces, assault us afresh,
Nay, that those Lustiest which we have conquered, should rally their Forces, assault us afresh,
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and sometimes prove too many for us, and often so terrifie us, as to make the Victory hazardous!
and sometime prove too many for us, and often so terrify us, as to make the Victory hazardous!
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so that we are fain to cry out with the great Apostle, O wretched creatures that we are, who shall deliver us from this body of Death!
so that we Are fain to cry out with the great Apostle, Oh wretched creatures that we Are, who shall deliver us from this body of Death!
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Who shall deliver us from the Tyranny of our impetuous Lusts, which are always labouring to get the Rule over us,
Who shall deliver us from the Tyranny of our impetuous Lustiest, which Are always labouring to get the Rule over us,
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and would lead us captive into the Gates of Death! We have not strength enough in our selves;
and would led us captive into the Gates of Death! We have not strength enough in our selves;
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nothing but the Grace of God, and the cherishing Influences of his Holy Spirit, will enable us to get the Mastery over our own Rebellious Appetites.
nothing but the Grace of God, and the cherishing Influences of his Holy Spirit, will enable us to get the Mastery over our own Rebellious Appetites.
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So difficult it is for the Spirit to conquer the Flesh, and to drive Satan out of his strong-holds;
So difficult it is for the Spirit to conquer the Flesh, and to drive Satan out of his strongholds;
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who will dispute every Pass, and contend every point with us; and never yield, while we allow him the least encouragement.
who will dispute every Pass, and contend every point with us; and never yield, while we allow him the least encouragement.
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O what fears must be injected into the hearts of faint and timorous Christians, by their being constantly plyed with such implacable Adversaries!
Oh what fears must be injected into the hearts of faint and timorous Christians, by their being constantly plied with such implacable Adversaries!
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To serve God indeed, is their real desire, and they love him with all their hearts;
To serve God indeed, is their real desire, and they love him with all their hearts;
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but despair holding out under these furious and hourly attacks of the Powers of Hell.
but despair holding out under these furious and hourly attacks of the Powers of Hell.
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They dread they shall fall away in this day of heavy tribulation, and would give all they were worth, to be secured from the danger and trouble of their Temptations.
They dread they shall fallen away in this day of heavy tribulation, and would give all they were worth, to be secured from the danger and trouble of their Temptations.
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Now in the next world, these Sorrows, and Fears and Dangers, which are here so frightful and so constant, will all be at an end:
Now in the next world, these Sorrows, and Fears and Dangers, which Are Here so frightful and so constant, will all be At an end:
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And what an undisturbed Peace, and equality of Temper will the Mind possess, when it is got past the hazard of all kinds of Temptation;
And what an undisturbed Peace, and equality of Temper will the Mind possess, when it is god passed the hazard of all Kinds of Temptation;
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when the Flesh shall be entirely subject to the Spirit, and make no further opposition to its reasonable dictates;
when the Flesh shall be entirely Subject to the Spirit, and make no further opposition to its reasonable dictates;
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and there shall be nothing which can raise the least commotion or disorder within it; but it shall abide in an uninterrupted course of Innocence;
and there shall be nothing which can raise the least commotion or disorder within it; but it shall abide in an uninterrupted course of Innocence;
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and behold all its Enemies lying slain before it, as the Israelites did with Joy and Triumph look back upon the drowned Egyptians, floting on the Red Sea.
and behold all its Enemies lying slave before it, as the Israelites did with Joy and Triumph look back upon the drowned egyptians, floating on the Read Sea.
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And as we shall be freed from the Power of Sin, so we shall get rid of all the Vexations, Grievances, and Miseries of this world;
And as we shall be freed from the Power of since, so we shall get rid of all the Vexations, Grievances, and Misery's of this world;
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many of which are the natural fruit, and proper effects of our sins.
many of which Are the natural fruit, and proper effects of our Sins.
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We shall be strangers to the drudgery and labours, which are so necessary to get a Livelihood in this earthly state,
We shall be Strangers to the drudgery and labours, which Are so necessary to get a Livelihood in this earthly state,
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and to all the fears and cares which are needful to preserve our Gains, and to convey th•m down safe and entire to our Children and Posterity.
and to all the fears and Cares which Are needful to preserve our Gains, and to convey th•m down safe and entire to our Children and Posterity.
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Neither Poverty, nor Contempt, nor Disgrace, will threaten us; neither the Covetousness of men will lessen our Plenty, nor their Perverseness disturb our Peace,
Neither Poverty, nor Contempt, nor Disgrace, will threaten us; neither the Covetousness of men will lessen our Plenty, nor their Perverseness disturb our Peace,
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nor their Cruelty bring any Hardship upon us:
nor their Cruelty bring any Hardship upon us:
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We shall meet with no Difficulties to perplex our Thoughts, nor Dangers to exercise our Fears;
We shall meet with no Difficulties to perplex our Thoughts, nor Dangers to exercise our Fears;
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but abide in a state of perpetual Love and Friendship with all our fellow-creatures.
but abide in a state of perpetual Love and Friendship with all our fellow-creatures.
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And as in the Regions of Heaven we shall get above the Power of Temptation, the Malice of ill men,
And as in the Regions of Heaven we shall get above the Power of Temptation, the Malice of ill men,
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and all the Calamities of the lower World;
and all the Calamities of the lower World;
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so shall these infirm, crazy, and fading Bodies, which stand in need of daily supplies to repair their decays,
so shall these infirm, crazy, and fading Bodies, which stand in need of daily supplies to repair their decays,
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and which minister fuel constantly to our Passions, be changed into Incorruptible, Heavenly, and Immortal ones;
and which minister fuel constantly to our Passion, be changed into Incorruptible, Heavenly, and Immortal ones;
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which will not solicite and make the Soul uneasie with their hunger; nor clog and burden it with their weight;
which will not solicit and make the Soul uneasy with their hunger; nor clog and burden it with their weight;
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nor discourage and grieve it with their gross and melancholly fumes; nor spot and defile it with their Lust.
nor discourage and grieve it with their gross and melancholy fumes; nor spot and defile it with their Lust.
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We shall know nothing more of Diseases, nor Pains and Aches, nor Hunger nor Thirst. They hunger no more, neither thirst any more;
We shall know nothing more of Diseases, nor Pains and Aches, nor Hunger nor Thirst. They hunger no more, neither thirst any more;
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for the Lamb which is in the midst of the Throne, shall feed them; and shall lead them unto living Fountains of Waters. for the Lamb which is in the midst of the Throne, shall feed them; and shall led them unto living Fountains of Waters.
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Then we shall be clothed with Robes of Beautiful Light, and the Righteous shall shine as the Stars of the Firmament for ever.
Then we shall be clothed with Robes of Beautiful Light, and the Righteous shall shine as the Stars of the Firmament for ever.
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In that Holy Place our Desires will be gratified; our Appetites will have full satisfaction; our highest expectations will be answer'd;
In that Holy Place our Desires will be gratified; our Appetites will have full satisfaction; our highest Expectations will be answered;
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and all our hopes turn'd into Fruition:
and all our hope's turned into Fruition:
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But notwithstanding every capacity of our nature will be filled with its proper pleasure, yet they shall never be glutted;
But notwithstanding every capacity of our nature will be filled with its proper pleasure, yet they shall never be glutted;
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but as the Favours of Heaven increase, so will our Faculties be more and more enlarged to receive them:
but as the Favours of Heaven increase, so will our Faculties be more and more enlarged to receive them:
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And although there shall be no end of our Joys, yet their perpetual abode will never cloy us;
And although there shall be no end of our Joys, yet their perpetual Abided will never cloy us;
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who shall to all Eternity be improving into a greater Likeness of God;
who shall to all Eternity be improving into a greater Likeness of God;
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and still attain thereby to a higher, and more quick and sensible Relish of our Heavenly Delights.
and still attain thereby to a higher, and more quick and sensible Relish of our Heavenly Delights.
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Then we shall be admitted into the most desirable and pleasing Company:
Then we shall be admitted into the most desirable and pleasing Company:
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We shall converse with Angels, and be of the Society of all the Holy Men, who have been so renown'd in their Generations,
We shall converse with Angels, and be of the Society of all the Holy Men, who have been so renowned in their Generations,
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and have set those admirable Examples of Godliness and Virtue.
and have Set those admirable Examples of Godliness and Virtue.
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There we shall sit down by our nearest and most dear Relations, whose departure hence was so terrible and grievous to us;
There we shall fit down by our nearest and most dear Relations, whose departure hence was so terrible and grievous to us;
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by our best Friends, Neighbours, and Acquaintance, and love and rejoice together, and praise the Lord for the great good, which by our mutual Piety we did one to another.
by our best Friends, Neighbours, and Acquaintance, and love and rejoice together, and praise the Lord for the great good, which by our mutual Piety we did one to Another.
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O then we shall behold the Glorious Face of our Ever-Blessed Redeemer, who sacrificed his own Blood to rescue us from the Power and Guilt of our Sins,
Oh then we shall behold the Glorious Face of our Ever-Blessed Redeemer, who sacrificed his own Blood to rescue us from the Power and Gilded of our Sins,
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and to bring us into this most illustrious Habitation!
and to bring us into this most illustrious Habitation!
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And that which swallows all the Powers of our Imagination, we shall come into the Presence of the great and mighty God,
And that which Swallows all the Powers of our Imagination, we shall come into the Presence of the great and mighty God,
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and see him as he is, and for ever be taken up in rapturous contemplations of the inconceivable brightness and splendor of his Infinite Majesty.
and see him as he is, and for ever be taken up in rapturous contemplations of the inconceivable brightness and splendour of his Infinite Majesty.
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Now when we duly consider that these shall be the unexpressible Rewards of our slight and short Afflictions, will it not appear most just and reasonable that we should submit to the Will of God in all things?
Now when we duly Consider that these shall be the unexpressible Rewards of our slight and short Afflictions, will it not appear most just and reasonable that we should submit to the Will of God in all things?
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As nothing will tend more to God's Glory, so nothing will agree more with our Interest,
As nothing will tend more to God's Glory, so nothing will agree more with our Interest,
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or more produce true Comfort and Peace in our Minds;
or more produce true Comfort and Peace in our Minds;
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than thankfully to receive all that God gives, and patiently and meekly to bear the loss of all he takes away;
than thankfully to receive all that God gives, and patiently and meekly to bear the loss of all he Takes away;
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who will so infinitely recompence all our sufferings for his sake in the next life.
who will so infinitely recompense all our sufferings for his sake in the next life.
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And since God has provided such Joys for our Souls in the other State, O that he would quicken our Desires,
And since God has provided such Joys for our Souls in the other State, Oh that he would quicken our Desires,
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and help our Endeavours to prepare our selves for them!
and help our Endeavours to prepare our selves for them!
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Seeing he hath been pleased to chuse our Bodies for Temples for his Holy Spirit to dwell in, O that he would free them from all Malice and Impurity,
Seeing he hath been pleased to choose our Bodies for Temples for his Holy Spirit to dwell in, Oh that he would free them from all Malice and Impurity,
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and chase away every strange and filthy Lust from his chosen Habitation! O that we might have so lively a sense of the Goodness of the Lord,
and chase away every strange and filthy Lust from his chosen Habitation! Oh that we might have so lively a sense of the goodness of the Lord,
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and of the Infinite Advantage we shall gain therefrom, as not to give sleep to our eyes,
and of the Infinite Advantage we shall gain therefrom, as not to give sleep to our eyes,
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nor slumber to our eye-lids, until from the bottom of our Hearts, we had repented of every sin;
nor slumber to our eyelids, until from the bottom of our Hearts, we had repented of every since;
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until we had worked up our Souls to an utter hatred of it, and obstinately resolv'd to forsake it;
until we had worked up our Souls to an utter hatred of it, and obstinately resolved to forsake it;
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until laying aside all the Thoughts and Interests of this World, we had employed our Souls wholly in making a firm, well-grounded,
until laying aside all the Thoughts and Interests of this World, we had employed our Souls wholly in making a firm, well-grounded,
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and lasting Peace with our God.
and lasting Peace with our God.
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May we so frequently meditate on the Glories of his Nature, as earnestly to labour and strive to grow like him in his Truth,
May we so frequently meditate on the Glories of his Nature, as earnestly to labour and strive to grow like him in his Truth,
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and Purity, and Love, and Mercy.
and Purity, and Love, and Mercy.
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May we so often spend our thoughts on Heaven, that the Joys thereof may deeply affect our souls,
May we so often spend our thoughts on Heaven, that the Joys thereof may deeply affect our Souls,
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and become most desirable unto us.
and become most desirable unto us.
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Did we deliberately consider these things, it can be no question, but we should make it the great business of our whole lives, to fit and duly qualifie our selves for the Kingdom of Heaven.
Did we deliberately Consider these things, it can be no question, but we should make it the great business of our Whole lives, to fit and duly qualify our selves for the Kingdom of Heaven.
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We should abundantly more endeavour to live as the Righteous man doth, did we oftner reflect upon the unspeakable Comforts which attend his Death;
We should abundantly more endeavour to live as the Righteous man does, did we oftener reflect upon the unspeakable Comforts which attend his Death;
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did we but seriously think upon the Peace and Joy with which he finisheth his course, and departs this Life.
did we but seriously think upon the Peace and Joy with which he finisheth his course, and departs this Life.
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For Death will only be to him a Passage from bad Men, and malicious Devils, to Holy Angels, and Innocent and Blessed Souls;
For Death will only be to him a Passage from bad Men, and malicious Devils, to Holy Angels, and Innocent and Blessed Souls;
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from Labours, and Troubles, and Toils, to perpetual Ease and Quiet, and most durable Satisfaction; from Pains and Grief, and Sickness, to Everlasting Delights.
from Labours, and Troubles, and Toils, to perpetual Ease and Quiet, and most durable Satisfaction; from Pains and Grief, and Sickness, to Everlasting Delights.
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When the Wicked shall begin to tremble, and their hearts to fail and sink within them,
When the Wicked shall begin to tremble, and their hearts to fail and sink within them,
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and their Consciences to astonish and amaze them with a full and lively Representation of their many vile sins,
and their Consciences to astonish and amaze them with a full and lively Representation of their many vile Sins,
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and the notorious and shameful abuses they have put upon all God's tender Mercies, and of the intolerable slights and contempt with which they have received his Numerous and kind Invitations to turn from their evil ways and live;
and the notorious and shameful Abuses they have put upon all God's tender mercies, and of the intolerable slights and contempt with which they have received his Numerous and kind Invitations to turn from their evil ways and live;
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and when there shall be no other Prospect before their Eyes, but that of Misery, Horror, and Confusion;
and when there shall be no other Prospect before their Eyes, but that of Misery, Horror, and Confusion;
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then shall you good Christians look up towards Heaven, and behold certain signs of your Salvation drawing near.
then shall you good Christians look up towards Heaven, and behold certain Signs of your Salvation drawing near.
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O in what a Transport of Pleasure will your Souls be, in the minute they are reunited to your Bodies,
O in what a Transport of Pleasure will your Souls be, in the minute they Are Reunited to your Bodies,
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and shall behold that most Blessed and most dear Saviour approching towards you on a bright Cloud, whom you have served with all your Powers,
and shall behold that most Blessed and most dear Saviour approaching towards you on a bright Cloud, whom you have served with all your Powers,
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and the greatest and most solicitous Care, to the end of your days;
and the greatest and most solicitous Care, to the end of your days;
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whom you have loved above all, and denied the fiercest Appetites of the Flesh, and stoutly resisted the most pressing Temptations of the World, that you might follow him,
whom you have loved above all, and denied the Fiercest Appetites of the Flesh, and stoutly resisted the most pressing Temptations of the World, that you might follow him,
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and exactly conform your selves to his most Holy Example:
and exactly conform your selves to his most Holy Exampl:
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When this Glorious Saviour of yours, appearing in all his Majesty, shall call you forth from the midst of that vast Assembly of men of all Times and Places,
When this Glorious Saviour of yours, appearing in all his Majesty, shall call you forth from the midst of that vast Assembly of men of all Times and Places,
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and looking very graciously upon you, shall take particular notice of the Zeal, Love, sincere Affection and Piety with which you have always behaved your selves towards him, and in his Cause.
and looking very graciously upon you, shall take particular notice of the Zeal, Love, sincere Affection and Piety with which you have always behaved your selves towards him, and in his Cause.
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O what Tongue can describe the Joy you will feel in your hearts, when the Camp of Heaven,
Oh what Tongue can describe the Joy you will feel in your hearts, when the Camp of Heaven,
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as it marches and moves on, shall shout and rejoice to meet you;
as it marches and moves on, shall shout and rejoice to meet you;
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when the Angels, who conceived so much Pleasure at your first Conversion, shall loudly triumph at the Consummation of your Happiness!
when the Angels, who conceived so much Pleasure At your First Conversion, shall loudly triumph At the Consummation of your Happiness!
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O how will your Souls overflow with grateful Reflections upon the Boundless Goodness of God,
Oh how will your Souls overflow with grateful Reflections upon the Boundless goodness of God,
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when the Patriarchs, and Prophets, and Holy Apostles, and Glorious Martyrs, with all the People of the Lord, shall congratulate your escape from a wicked and miserable World,
when the Patriarchs, and prophets, and Holy Apostles, and Glorious Martyrs, with all the People of the Lord, shall congratulate your escape from a wicked and miserable World,
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and sing, and praise their Redeemer, at this the accomplishment of your Salvation!
and sing, and praise their Redeemer, At this the accomplishment of your Salvation!
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When having put on a Splendid Body of Light, Christ shall present you to his Father on the Throne,
When having put on a Splendid Body of Light, christ shall present you to his Father on the Throne,
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and reckon up all your Prayers, and Fastings, and Tears; all your Acts of Devotion; all your Deeds of Charity and Compassion to those in Misery;
and reckon up all your Prayers, and Fastings, and Tears; all your Acts of Devotion; all your deeds of Charity and Compassion to those in Misery;
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your readiness on every occasion to comfort Widows, relieve Orphans, and to deliver the humble and helpless from the hard hands of the Oppressor;
your readiness on every occasion to Comfort Widows, relieve Orphans, and to deliver the humble and helpless from the hard hands of the Oppressor;
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your Meekness, Temperance, and Chastity, and incessant Pains to reduce your lower appetites to a ready Obedience to the Divine Laws,
your Meekness, Temperance, and Chastity, and incessant Pains to reduce your lower appetites to a ready obedience to the Divine Laws,
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and the suggestions of clear Reason; when your Kindness to Strangers; your Humility in a Prosperous State;
and the suggestions of clear Reason; when your Kindness to Strangers; your Humility in a Prosperous State;
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your Patience and Submission in Adversity; your unshaken Constancy to the Interests of him your dear Master under Persecution;
your Patience and Submission in Adversity; your unshaken Constancy to the Interests of him your dear Master under Persecution;
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and your steddy adherence to the True Faith, in the Times of greatest danger, shall be all distinctly rehearsed,
and your steady adherence to the True Faith, in the Times of greatest danger, shall be all distinctly rehearsed,
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and accepted, and adjudged worthy of Eternal Rewards!
and accepted, and adjudged worthy of Eternal Rewards!
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O how thankful will you be to God for the day in which you did seriously begin your Repentance!
Oh how thankful will you be to God for the day in which you did seriously begin your Repentance!
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how will you love the man who did minister the occasion, and was the Instrument of your sincere Conversion,
how will you love the man who did minister the occasion, and was the Instrument of your sincere Conversion,
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and did first guide you into the right Paths of Everlasting Happiness!
and did First guide you into the right Paths of Everlasting Happiness!
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Do Thou therefore, O Lord, reveal to us so much of the Beauty of Thy Perfections, that with all our Heart,
Do Thou Therefore, Oh Lord, reveal to us so much of the Beauty of Thy Perfections, that with all our Heart,
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and all our Strength, we may seek Thee; do Thou so direct our Steps, that having sought, we may find Thee;
and all our Strength, we may seek Thee; do Thou so Direct our Steps, that having sought, we may find Thee;
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and having found Thee, may Reverence Thy Majesty, Dread Thy Power, Obey Thy Will, Love Thy Goodness, Adore all Thy Attributes,
and having found Thee, may reverence Thy Majesty, Dread Thy Power, Obey Thy Will, Love Thy goodness, Adore all Thy Attributes,
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and Increase in all Deeds of Piety, until thou shalt put an end to this mortal Life,
and Increase in all deeds of Piety, until thou shalt put an end to this Mortal Life,
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and take us into a Glorious Eternity. FINIS.
and take us into a Glorious Eternity. FINIS.
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