and so strictly enjoyn Godliness, as the Christian Religion has done, and yet that so little of it do's appear in the lives of Christians, we must conclude, that there are either great defects in the Religion,
and so strictly enjoin Godliness, as the Christian Religion has done, and yet that so little of it do's appear in the lives of Christians, we must conclude, that there Are either great defects in the Religion,
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There being nothing required in our Religion as our Duty, and a necessary Condition of our Happiness, which is above our strength assisted with that Grace, which every one may obtaine who sincerely prays to God for it.
There being nothing required in our Religion as our Duty, and a necessary Condition of our Happiness, which is above our strength assisted with that Grace, which every one may obtain who sincerely prays to God for it.
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Therefore if men will not make use of that Grace, which God so plentifully poures forth upon all, it is but fit and equal, that they impute their defects to themselves.
Therefore if men will not make use of that Grace, which God so plentifully pours forth upon all, it is but fit and equal, that they impute their defects to themselves.
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It having been observed, that nothing is more usual, than for men to shelter the Monstrous impiety of their lives, under some or as notoriously impious Opinion;
It having been observed, that nothing is more usual, than for men to shelter the Monstrous impiety of their lives, under Some or as notoriously impious Opinion;
So Simon Magus, that infamous Magician, and Founder of all the Heresys which followed him, that he might serve his vain Glory and Ambition did covet the gifts of the Holy Ghost;
So Simon Magus, that infamous Magician, and Founder of all the Heresys which followed him, that he might serve his vain Glory and Ambition did covet the Gifts of the Holy Ghost;
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or that there was any necssity of good Works, So the Nicolaitans, for a cover to their abominable Lusts, taught there ought to be Community of Wives,
or that there was any necessity of good Works, So the Nicolaitans, for a cover to their abominable Lustiest, taught there ought to be Community of Wives,
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Some of these ungodly Men lived in the days of the Apostles, of whom St. Jude saies, they turned the grace of God into lasciviousness denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.
some of these ungodly Men lived in the days of the Apostles, of whom Saint U^de Says, they turned the grace of God into lasciviousness denying the only Lord God, and our Lord jesus christ.
there is a Pretender to Reformation among us, who that he may give some Reputation to Bastardy, and free it from that Illegitimation, which constantly the Christian Church has fixt upon it, has in Print affirm'd, that carnal knowledg between Persons not prohibited by the moral Law, tho, without Contract, Licence, Wittnesses or Minister, is a Marriage Lawful, Holy,
there is a Pretender to Reformation among us, who that he may give Some Reputation to Bastardy, and free it from that Illegitimation, which constantly the Christian Church has fixed upon it, has in Print affirmed, that carnal knowledge between Persons not prohibited by the moral Law, tho, without Contract, Licence, Witnesses or Minister, is a Marriage Lawful, Holy,
and chargeth it as a Wickedness upon the Translators of the Bible, that in their false Translation only, the seventh Comandment does forbid Adultry, and the tenth the Coveting our Neighbours Wife. Now let the People see what a kind of Reformation they are to expect in Church and State,
and charges it as a Wickedness upon the Translators of the bible, that in their false translation only, the seventh Commandment does forbid Adultery, and the tenth the Coveting our Neighbours Wife. Now let the People see what a kind of Reformation they Are to expect in Church and State,
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If some hundred years ago there appeared in the World Evangelium Aeternum a Blasphemous Book with a specious Title, which pretended to be a far more perfect Gospel than that of our Saviours;
If Some hundred Years ago there appeared in the World Evangelium Aeternum a Blasphemous Book with a specious Title, which pretended to be a Far more perfect Gospel than that of our Saviors;
we have also a Gospel collected out of the Works of a late Cardinal, the Doctrins whereof are as much according to the flesh and the lusts thereof,
we have also a Gospel collected out of the Works of a late Cardinal, the Doctrines whereof Are as much according to the Flesh and the Lustiest thereof,
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If there were false Apostles who would have tied the burden of Jewish Ceremonies about the necks of the first Christians, are there not also at this day a considerable party of Men, who by superadding a multitude of positive, unuseful and Arbitrary Constitutions to Christianity, have renderd it almost insupportable.
If there were false Apostles who would have tied the burden of Jewish Ceremonies about the necks of the First Christians, Are there not also At this day a considerable party of Men, who by superadding a multitude of positive, unuseful and Arbitrary Constitutions to Christianity, have rendered it almost insupportable.
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and the Forgiveness of Enemies and Injuries, which made the Primitive Christians so famous among their very Persecutors, being stifled and even buried under so much of pompous Dress and superfluous Garnishment.
and the Forgiveness of Enemies and Injuries, which made the Primitive Christians so famous among their very Persecutors, being stifled and even buried under so much of pompous Dress and superfluous Garnishment.
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If Simon would have bought the Powers of the Holy Ghost, are there not now ▪ Men who sell Pardons of Sin? insomuch that if a Man have mony enough to answer for his Sins,
If Simon would have bought the Powers of the Holy Ghost, Are there not now ▪ Men who fell Pardons of since? insomuch that if a Man have money enough to answer for his Sins,
Nay, as if these times were the sink in which the very dregs of all Heresies had setled, it has in our days been Publisht, (under the colour of Philosophy) that the substance of all things whatsoever is the same;
Nay, as if these times were the sink in which the very dregs of all Heresies had settled, it has in our days been Published, (under the colour of Philosophy) that the substance of all things whatsoever is the same;
But now since there are so many Dangerous Rocks upon which the Men of this Age are apt to Split themselves, the great Question will be by what compass we are to steer? to which we cannot give a better answer than by proposing and recommending to serious consideration, this passage of St. Paul in our Text, which will prove an effectual Rule, whereby to discern useful Christian Doctrines from false and hurtful ones, viz. they must be according to Godliness, and that which gave occasion to St. Paul to lay down this Rule, was the several Errors contrary to the Doctrine of Christ, which had stolen into the Church in his days:
But now since there Are so many Dangerous Rocks upon which the Men of this Age Are apt to Split themselves, the great Question will be by what compass we Are to steer? to which we cannot give a better answer than by proposing and recommending to serious consideration, this passage of Saint Paul in our Text, which will prove an effectual Rule, whereby to discern useful Christian Doctrines from false and hurtful ones, viz. they must be according to Godliness, and that which gave occasion to Saint Paul to lay down this Rule, was the several Errors contrary to the Doctrine of christ, which had stolen into the Church in his days:
A list of some of these, we have in this Epistle he giveth a Caution to Timothy not to give heed to fables and endless Genealogies, which migh minister Questions for witty Men to dispute upon:
A list of Some of these, we have in this Epistle he gives a Caution to Timothy not to give heed to fables and endless Genealogies, which migh minister Questions for witty Men to dispute upon:
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He assureth him, the holy Spirit had expresly declared, that in the latter times some should depart from the Faith, giving heed to seducing Spirits and Doctrines of Devils i.e. by the seducement of the Devil they would again revive the Pagan Religion of the worshiping of Daemons.
He assureth him, the holy Spirit had expressly declared, that in the latter times Some should depart from the Faith, giving heed to seducing Spirits and Doctrines of Devils i.e. by the seducement of the devil they would again revive the Pagan Religion of the worshipping of Daemons.
Again, St. Paul reprehends and confutes another pernicious Doctrine, which had found a welcome entertainment among Servants converted to the Faith, who by the craft of, false Teachers were easily led into a persuasion, that the Christian Religion had dissolved the Bonds they before stood in to their Masters.
Again, Saint Paul reprehends and confutes Another pernicious Doctrine, which had found a welcome entertainment among Servants converted to the Faith, who by the craft of, false Teachers were Easily led into a persuasion, that the Christian Religion had dissolved the Bonds they before stood in to their Masters.
and consent not to wholsom words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the Doctrine which is according to godlines, he is proud knowing nothing,
and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord jesus christ, and to the Doctrine which is according to godliness, he is proud knowing nothing,
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but doting about questions, and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, perverse desputings of Men of Corrupt minds, destitute of the Truth, supposing that gain is godliness, from such withdraw thy self.
but doting about questions, and strifes of words, whereof comes envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, perverse desputings of Men of Corrupt minds, destitute of the Truth, supposing that gain is godliness, from such withdraw thy self.
What can we gather from hence, but that according to him Godliness, must be the standard and measure, by which men are to Judge of Doctrines? if a Doctrine be according to Godliness, he is to assent to it,
What can we gather from hence, but that according to him Godliness, must be the standard and measure, by which men Are to Judge of Doctrines? if a Doctrine be according to Godliness, he is to assent to it,
which consists in our having just and worthy apprehensions of God, and in rendring to him that Love, Thanks-giving, Honor and Adoration which is due to the Great Governor of the World, and our best Benefactor.
which consists in our having just and worthy apprehensions of God, and in rendering to him that Love, Thanksgiving, Honour and Adoration which is due to the Great Governor of the World, and our best Benefactor.
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and if his holy Nature is always the same eternal and unchangeable, then also will those things be eternally good which have an agreement with this blessed Nature;
and if his holy Nature is always the same Eternal and unchangeable, then also will those things be eternally good which have an agreement with this blessed Nature;
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Besides there are such eternal respects and relations between things, that some actions will be ever good and some evil. We cannot suppose a Benefactor;
Beside there Are such Eternal respects and relations between things, that Some actions will be ever good and Some evil. We cannot suppose a Benefactor;
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How unreasonable then is that Opinion, which makes the Civil Law of the Magistrate the only measure of Good and Evil? for should the Magistrate forbid me to put up Prayers to God, would therefore the service of God be Evil? or should he Command me to kill my Father, would therefore Parricide be lawful?
How unreasonable then is that Opinion, which makes the Civil Law of the Magistrate the only measure of Good and Evil? for should the Magistrate forbid me to put up Prayers to God, would Therefore the service of God be Evil? or should he Command me to kill my Father, would Therefore Parricide be lawful?
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it being much truer of Christs Doctrines, what was said of the Lacedaemonian Laws, That it is the property of them all, to inflame mens minds with the love of virtue,
it being much truer of Christ Doctrines, what was said of the Lacedaemonian Laws, That it is the property of them all, to inflame men's minds with the love of virtue,
The Sermons he Preacht were to teach men to be humble, meek, pure, and peaceable; to bear reviling language patiently, and willingly to submit to Persecution for Righteousness sake;
The Sermons he Preached were to teach men to be humble, meek, pure, and peaceable; to bear reviling language patiently, and willingly to submit to Persecution for Righteousness sake;
Nay, God is there pleased to ascribe unto to himself the passions of men, love, hatred, anger, revenge, hope, grief and repentance, not that these passions are properly in God, who is wholy free from the imperfections, which cause them in us but meerly in Condescension to the weakness of our Nature,
Nay, God is there pleased to ascribe unto to himself the passion of men, love, hatred, anger, revenge, hope, grief and Repentance, not that these passion Are properly in God, who is wholly free from the imperfections, which cause them in us but merely in Condescension to the weakness of our Nature,
to the end that what is there declared to be the object of Gods Love and Hatred, his Grief or Anger, might be the object of ours likewise; and more strongly affect us.
to the end that what is there declared to be the Object of God's Love and Hatred, his Grief or Anger, might be the Object of ours likewise; and more strongly affect us.
Now as this seems to be the only Reason why God has made some discovery of the Perfections of his blessed Nature unto us, that we should profoundly reverence him and sincerely love him,
Now as this seems to be the only Reason why God has made Some discovery of the Perfections of his blessed Nature unto us, that we should profoundly Reverence him and sincerely love him,
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What do you mean by knowing? do you understand what Gods Essence is? or can you measure his greatness? no my sheep know me, that is, they hear my Voice.
What do you mean by knowing? do you understand what God's Essence is? or can you measure his greatness? no my sheep know me, that is, they hear my Voice.
So that knowledg and practice, how much soever they may differ in our notions of them, are in Christian Religion but two terms importing the same matter.
So that knowledge and practice, how much soever they may differ in our notions of them, Are in Christian Religion but two terms importing the same matter.
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Insomuch that to those who have eaten and drank in his presence, and heard him Preach in their Streets, and upon that score only do claime a knowledg of him,
Insomuch that to those who have eaten and drank in his presence, and herd him Preach in their Streets, and upon that score only do claim a knowledge of him,
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Wherefore that man does but deceive himself, and will in the end certainly miscarry, who diligently Searches after Knowledg only that he may gratify a vain curiosity,
Wherefore that man does but deceive himself, and will in the end Certainly miscarry, who diligently Searches After Knowledge only that he may gratify a vain curiosity,
for all our knowledg will avail us nothing, unless it have an influence upon our practice, and prove serviceable to us in the reformation of our manners.
for all our knowledge will avail us nothing, unless it have an influence upon our practice, and prove serviceable to us in the Reformation of our manners.
and study the mysteries of his incomprehensible Nature, then it may either serve to instruct us in such Instances and Cases as 'tis our Duty to imitate him,
and study the Mysteres of his incomprehensible Nature, then it may either serve to instruct us in such Instances and Cases as it's our Duty to imitate him,
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and with the highest transport of Love and joy, we shall bless and praise and magnify the Lamb, with whose blood all our defilements are washt away, and our Robes made white;
and with the highest transport of Love and joy, we shall bless and praise and magnify the Lamb, with whose blood all our defilements Are washed away, and our Robes made white;
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If the Doctrine be, that God is the maker of Heaven and Earth, does not an obligation from thence lve upon all his Creatures to Gratitude and Praise? if the Doctrine be, that God is the great Soveraign of the World, does not a duty plainly follow, that we his Subjects are to govern our selves by his Laws? does not the Doctrine of his Infinite Goodness make it our duty to love him and imitate him;
If the Doctrine be, that God is the maker of Heaven and Earth, does not an obligation from thence Love upon all his Creatures to Gratitude and Praise? if the Doctrine be, that God is the great Sovereign of the World, does not a duty plainly follow, that we his Subject's Are to govern our selves by his Laws? does not the Doctrine of his Infinite goodness make it our duty to love him and imitate him;
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and that of his irresistible Power to dread the giving him the least offence, and to submit our selves to his pleasure? does not the Doctrine, that Truth is one of his Essential Attributes, make it our duty to believe him,
and that of his irresistible Power to dread the giving him the least offence, and to submit our selves to his pleasure? does not the Doctrine, that Truth is one of his Essential Attributes, make it our duty to believe him,
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and to leave the Events of things to his wise Disposal? does not the Doctrine of his Omnipresence, his all seeing Eye engage us to have a constant and awful regard of him,
and to leave the Events of things to his wise Disposal? does not the Doctrine of his Omnipresence, his all seeing Eye engage us to have a constant and awful regard of him,
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The Doctrine of Gods providence being concerned not only in our most weighty affairs, but also extending even to those small things, of which we our selves take no thought, what powerful motives does it afford us against dejection, pensiveness of mind,
The Doctrine of God's providence being concerned not only in our most weighty affairs, but also extending even to those small things, of which we our selves take no Thought, what powerful motives does it afford us against dejection, pensiveness of mind,
and immoderate cares? the Doctrine of all things working together for the good of the faithful Servants of God, what a mighty obligation does it lay upon us to be contented and easy in our present condition,
and immoderate Cares? the Doctrine of all things working together for the good of the faithful Servants of God, what a mighty obligation does it lay upon us to be contented and easy in our present condition,
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and to take no indirect course, to use no unlawful method or meanes to get out of it? the Doctrine of Gods only having such a power over our Souls that he can destroy them,
and to take no indirect course, to use no unlawful method or means to get out of it? the Doctrine of God's only having such a power over our Souls that he can destroy them,
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how plainly does it imply, that we are to dread God more than man, and to disobey man rather than God? The Doctrine of the necessity of the Sufferings and Passion of Christ, does it not make it our indispensable duty to mortify the Flesh and to crucify the Lusts thereof, and to prepare our selves rather to suffer Affliction with the people of God,
how plainly does it imply, that we Are to dread God more than man, and to disobey man rather than God? The Doctrine of the necessity of the Sufferings and Passion of christ, does it not make it our indispensable duty to mortify the Flesh and to crucify the Lustiest thereof, and to prepare our selves rather to suffer Affliction with the people of God,
than to enjoy the pleasures of Sin for a Season? and should not the Doctrine of his Resurrection and Ascention, carry our thoughts and great designs into the other World,
than to enjoy the pleasures of since for a Season? and should not the Doctrine of his Resurrection and Ascension, carry our thoughts and great designs into the other World,
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and fix our Hearts and all our Affections upon the Treasure which is in Heaven? In a word, does not the Doctrine of a day of Judgment, in which sentence shall pass upon all men for every Thought, Word,
and fix our Hearts and all our Affections upon the Treasure which is in Heaven? In a word, does not the Doctrine of a day of Judgement, in which sentence shall pass upon all men for every Thought, Word,
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do you hope to see God, it unquestionably followes, that you are to endeavour to be like him, by imitating his purity? if ye then be Risen with Christ seek those things which are above, i. e.
do you hope to see God, it unquestionably follows, that you Are to endeavour to be like him, by imitating his purity? if you then be Risen with christ seek those things which Are above, i. e.
then it becomes you to mind those things which will procure your own Resurrection likewise. As ye therefore have receiv'd Jesus Christ the Lord, so walk ye in him ;
then it becomes you to mind those things which will procure your own Resurrection likewise. As you Therefore have received jesus christ the Lord, so walk you in him;
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But against the point I am now upon, some will be apt to object, that one great Doctrine of our Religion, the mystery of the holy Trinity, does not seem at all to concern a good life;
But against the point I am now upon, Some will be apt to Object, that one great Doctrine of our Religion, the mystery of the holy Trinity, does not seem At all to concern a good life;
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now tho it may so seem to them who slightly examin things, yet those who shall be at the pains more exactly to consider this Doctrine will be otherwise perswaded.
now though it may so seem to them who slightly examine things, yet those who shall be At the pains more exactly to Consider this Doctrine will be otherwise persuaded.
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For when we consider God so loved the World as to send his only begotten son, to save all them from perishing who shall believe on him, does not this lay the highest obligation upon us which is possible to make all the returns of praise,
For when we Consider God so loved the World as to send his only begotten son, to save all them from perishing who shall believe on him, does not this lay the highest obligation upon us which is possible to make all the returns of praise,
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When we consider there was that aversion in the divine nature to sin, that God would not pardon it before ample satisfaction was made at the Cost of the blood and life of his own Son, can there be any argument in the World more effectual to deter a man from sin,
When we Consider there was that aversion in the divine nature to since, that God would not pardon it before ample satisfaction was made At the Cost of the blood and life of his own Son, can there be any argument in the World more effectual to deter a man from since,
and if he have any ingenuity, to make him abhor the thoughts of it? when we consider that this very same Son of God, who was the brightness of his Fathers glory,
and if he have any ingenuity, to make him abhor the thoughts of it? when we Consider that this very same Son of God, who was the brightness of his Father's glory,
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When we consider the holy Spirit has consecrated our bodies, and made them the Temples wherein he will vouchsafe to dwell, (which is the peculiar privilege and mercy of the Gospel) is there not a deep engagement thereby laid upon us, to prepare these bodies for his reception, by keeping them pure from intemperance and filthy Lusts for fear we greive this holy guest,
When we Consider the holy Spirit has consecrated our bodies, and made them the Temples wherein he will vouchsafe to dwell, (which is the peculiar privilege and mercy of the Gospel) is there not a deep engagement thereby laid upon us, to prepare these bodies for his reception, by keeping them pure from intemperance and filthy Lustiest for Fear we grieve this holy guest,
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and that there is an aptness, and direct tendency in them all to enforce the practice of it upon Christians, this notion the Ancients had of Christian Religion when they stiled it an institution according to Godliness and an institution that comprehends all virtue ;
and that there is an aptness, and Direct tendency in them all to enforce the practice of it upon Christians, this notion the Ancients had of Christian Religion when they styled it an Institution according to Godliness and an Institution that comprehends all virtue;
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and what duty is there in natural Religion, but in the code of the Royal Christian Law it is more clearly propounded, more fully explained, more strongly confirm'd?
and what duty is there in natural Religion, but in the code of the Royal Christian Law it is more clearly propounded, more Fully explained, more strongly confirmed?
than their harmony with the Laws of Nature? for the most material objections against any Instituted Religion, are either that its Principles are contradictory to clear Reason,
than their harmony with the Laws of Nature? for the most material objections against any Instituted Religion, Are either that its Principles Are contradictory to clear Reason,
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For if we cannot be certain of the truth of those things, for which there is plain and manifest Reason, we cannot be certain of the truth of any thing;
For if we cannot be certain of the truth of those things, for which there is plain and manifest Reason, we cannot be certain of the truth of any thing;
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That of all the Sects and Religions in the World, none approach'd so near to the Laws of Nature, nor were so conformable to them as the Christian Religion.
That of all the Sects and Religions in the World, none approached so near to the Laws of Nature, nor were so conformable to them as the Christian Religion.
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so prophaness and irreligion set God and us at the greatest concievable distance, and turn man, upon whom the divine Image was stampt, into the shape of the Devil or of the beast that Perish.
so profaneness and irreligion Set God and us At the greatest concievable distance, and turn man, upon whom the divine Image was stamped, into the shape of the devil or of the beast that Perish.
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and shewing mercy to the distressed, we should be commanded to revenge every little injury unto Death, to be implacably malitious where we have had a quarrel,
and showing mercy to the distressed, we should be commanded to revenge every little injury unto Death, to be implacably malicious where we have had a quarrel,
And suppose also that we were injoyned to be false to our words, unjust in our dealing, treacherous to our trust, would not all civil societies be disolv'd? all commerce destroy'd? and the World become a great den of Thievs and Robbers? if it was required of us to eat always to gluttony and to drink to excess, would the effect of our obedience be any other,
And suppose also that we were enjoined to be false to our words, unjust in our dealing, treacherous to our trust, would not all civil societies be dissolved? all commerce destroyed? and the World become a great den of Thieves and Robbers? if it was required of us to eat always to gluttony and to drink to excess, would the Effect of our Obedience be any other,
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or grievious, when it is evident, that were we to receive laws in the matter and all the circumstances of them contrary to those with which God now Governs the World, we should cry out of our duty as intolerable,
or grievious, when it is evident, that were we to receive laws in the matter and all the Circumstances of them contrary to those with which God now Governs the World, we should cry out of our duty as intolerable,
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how hurtful is their mistake who teach Christians, there is no service required on their part in this new Covenant? what ground or colour could there be to think the Religion instituted by Jesus should consist in the beleif only of a set of Propositions, without intermedling in the affairs of Life,
how hurtful is their mistake who teach Christians, there is no service required on their part in this new Covenant? what ground or colour could there be to think the Religion instituted by jesus should consist in the belief only of a Set of Propositions, without intermeddling in the affairs of Life,
and at the last day he will judg us by our Works? when he has Establisht so many rules for the ordering of our thoughts, words, and actions in every Condition;
and At the last day he will judge us by our Works? when he has Established so many rules for the ordering of our thoughts, words, and actions in every Condition;
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We are Commanded to Watch and Pray, to fight the good sight of Faith, to strive that we may enter in at the strait Gate, to work out our own Salvation with fear and trembling, to run that we may obtain,
We Are Commanded to Watch and Pray, to fight the good sighed of Faith, to strive that we may enter in At the strait Gate, to work out our own Salvation with Fear and trembling, to run that we may obtain,
The Christians duty is represented under the Metaphor of a Race to convince him, that he must strip and free himself of whatever does Clogg or Burthen him,
The Christians duty is represented under the Metaphor of a Raze to convince him, that he must strip and free himself of whatever does Clog or Burden him,
as I have before prov'd, then it plainly follows, if we suppose the Doctrine of the Gospel to be a true Doctrine, that all such Opinions as are either contrary to the Godliness,
as I have before proved, then it plainly follows, if we suppose the Doctrine of the Gospel to be a true Doctrine, that all such Opinions as Are either contrary to the Godliness,
or do disserve the interests of it, can neither be necessary Doctrines, nor true ones. Seeing then the truth of this Proposition is evident from the foregoing discourse;
or do disserve the interests of it, can neither be necessary Doctrines, nor true ones. Seeing then the truth of this Proposition is evident from the foregoing discourse;
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and from the Principles of Natural Religion it is evident that there can be nothing in a Religion which comes from God, that is repugnant to his Essential Attributes, that is, to himself.
and from the Principles of Natural Religion it is evident that there can be nothing in a Religion which comes from God, that is repugnant to his Essential Attributes, that is, to himself.
Now that God should be the Author of Sin, that is the Author of what does offend and dishonour him, is very absurd and unreasonable, that he should be Author of that which he has so often and solemnly declared, he does abhor and detest thwarts with the attribute of his truth:
Now that God should be the Author of since, that is the Author of what does offend and dishonour him, is very absurd and unreasonable, that he should be Author of that which he has so often and solemnly declared, he does abhor and detest thwarts with the attribute of his truth:
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but to say that Men shall have sentence pass upon them to go either to Heaven or Hell, without any consideration of their Faith and Obedience on one hand,
but to say that Men shall have sentence pass upon them to go either to Heaven or Hell, without any consideration of their Faith and obedience on one hand,
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(3.) Among these ill Opinions we may rank that of the Popish Casuists, who teach that the precept of loving God, is in it self only Obligatory at the very point of Death, altho we be always under the protection of Gods unwearied Providence,
(3.) Among these ill Opinions we may rank that of the Popish Casuists, who teach that the precept of loving God, is in it self only Obligatory At the very point of Death, although we be always under the protection of God's unwearied Providence,
But there needs no other Confutation in this Auditory of an Opinion so impious, and directly contrary to the first and greatest Commandment of the Evangelical Law,
But there needs no other Confutation in this Auditory of an Opinion so impious, and directly contrary to the First and greatest Commandment of the Evangelical Law,
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and therefore they who by lying and perjury, equivocation and reserves, endeavor to propagate the Religion of our Blessed Savior, do by the means they use, subvert the end they pretend to serve.
and Therefore they who by lying and perjury, equivocation and reserves, endeavour to propagate the Religion of our Blessed Saviour, do by the means they use, subvert the end they pretend to serve.
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therefore they who would instil Principles of Sedition and Rebellion, in order to the work of Reformation, do defile and corrupt that pure Religion, which they make such a shew of reforming.
Therefore they who would instil Principles of Sedition and Rebellion, in order to the work of Reformation, do defile and corrupt that pure Religion, which they make such a show of reforming.
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therefore they who Condemn mens bodies to the stake and fire, in order to refine their Minds? and cut their Throats, to save their Souls, instead of doing service to the institution of Christ, they bring the utmost slander and disgrace upon it, that possibly they can.
Therefore they who Condemn men's bodies to the stake and fire, in order to refine their Minds? and Cut their Throats, to save their Souls, instead of doing service to the Institution of christ, they bring the utmost slander and disgrace upon it, that possibly they can.
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But the time not allowing, that I should further pursue this point, or take any more of the Doctrines into consideration, which are not according to Godliness:
But the time not allowing, that I should further pursue this point, or take any more of the Doctrines into consideration, which Are not according to Godliness:
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its Condition will be desperate, and such as all wise and good men must deplore: not only the Reputation, Fame, and Glory thereof will be much obscur'd;
its Condition will be desperate, and such as all wise and good men must deplore: not only the Reputation, Fame, and Glory thereof will be much obscured;
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when the distemper has prevailed so much upon the vital parts, that no desire longer remains in the Patient of Recovering, then all hopes will be past,
when the distemper has prevailed so much upon the vital parts, that no desire longer remains in the Patient of Recovering, then all hope's will be passed,
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For it is neither force of Armes, nor a multitude of Laws, that without a thoro reformation in the Lives of Men can recover a sick and languishing Kingdom.
For it is neither force of Arms, nor a multitude of Laws, that without a thoro Reformation in the Lives of Men can recover a sick and languishing Kingdom.
Now if every one would be as Zealouly concern'd, and as really painful and laborious to approve himself to God by a Conscientious performance of all the unquestionable Conditions which are required to make a man a true Christian,
Now if every one would be as Zealouly concerned, and as really painful and laborious to approve himself to God by a Conscientious performance of all the unquestionable Conditions which Are required to make a man a true Christian,
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and we should not thus be divided and subdivided into such a number of little Sects, who ought all to be closely united in one body for the defence of our Reform'd Religion against the common Enemy.
and we should not thus be divided and subdivided into such a number of little Sects, who ought all to be closely united in one body for the defence of our Reformed Religion against the Common Enemy.
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every man would do his part to promote Peace, and Virtue, and the cherishing a good understanding among us, what a turn would this make in the condition of things? what a visible stop would this put to our growing fears and jealousies? and our Ears would no more be grated with terrifying stories,
every man would do his part to promote Peace, and Virtue, and the cherishing a good understanding among us, what a turn would this make in the condition of things? what a visible stop would this put to our growing fears and jealousies? and our Ears would no more be grated with terrifying stories,
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If instead of raking in every kennel to find proper Materials to blacken and vilifie each other, by which means an Infinite Scandal is cast upon that pure and peaceable Religion we profess,
If instead of raking in every kennel to find proper Materials to blacken and vilify each other, by which means an Infinite Scandal is cast upon that pure and peaceable Religion we profess,
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and the powerful efficacy of its Doctrins hindred, not only among our selves, but among Infidels (as has been often sadly complained of by those who have endeavoured their Conversion) we would all take a True and Faithful survay of our own Condition:
and the powerful efficacy of its Doctrines hindered, not only among our selves, but among Infidels (as has been often sadly complained of by those who have endeavoured their Conversion) we would all take a True and Faithful survey of our own Condition:
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these changes would prove the best Expedients, to recal that Tranquility and Peace, all that love and respect, all that good will, mutual trust and confidence, which at any time heretofore our prosperous Nation has been blest withal;
these changes would prove the best Expedients, to Recall that Tranquillity and Peace, all that love and respect, all that good will, mutual trust and confidence, which At any time heretofore our prosperous nation has been blessed withal;
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How often has God in a Fatherly way admonisht us, that he might not smight us? how often has he given us some slight wounds, to the end we might avoid the fatal strokes of his justice? how often has h• laid his gentle Chastisements upon us, that we might take care to escape being buried under the ruins which his terrible judgments are wont to bring upon a Kingdom?
How often has God in a Fatherly Way admonished us, that he might not smite us? how often has he given us Some slight wounds, to the end we might avoid the fatal Strokes of his Justice? how often has h• laid his gentle Chastisements upon us, that we might take care to escape being buried under the ruins which his terrible Judgments Are wont to bring upon a Kingdom?
May that Zeal we bear for the best Religion, and a Church purely Reform'd, and of all others coming nearest to the Primitive Pattern, which so extremly suffers by so general a decay of Piety,
May that Zeal we bear for the best Religion, and a Church purely Reformed, and of all Others coming nearest to the Primitive Pattern, which so extremely suffers by so general a decay of Piety,
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In a word, may all these Considerations together prevail upon us forthwith to take up firm and steddy resolutions to conform our own wills, in all things, unto the Divine Will;
In a word, may all these Considerations together prevail upon us forthwith to take up firm and steady resolutions to conform our own wills, in all things, unto the Divine Will;
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to subdue every lust and unruly passion, and to make us strictly purpose never again, to do any thing to to the dishonor of the great God that made us, tho in the smallest instance;
to subdue every lust and unruly passion, and to make us strictly purpose never again, to do any thing to to the dishonour of the great God that made us, though in the Smallest instance;
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Sed vitam quidem luxuriosam, sententiam autem impiam ad velamen malitiae ipsorum nomine abutuntur, S. Iren. p. 122. Difficilè haeriticum inveniri qui diligie castitatem, Hieron. in Oseae c. 9.
said vitam quidem luxuriosam, sententiam autem impiam ad velamen malitiae Ipsorum nomine abutuntur, S. Iren p. 122. Difficilè haeriticum inveniri qui diligie castitatem, Hieron. in Hosea c. 9.
Etsi Christiana Religio inter omnium Mortalium sectas naturae legibus vicinior, & magis con〈 … 〉s habea• & proxima, &. Joan. 〈 … 〉ithem. Praefat. lib. Octo quaestion.
Though Christian Religio inter omnium Mortalium sectas naturae legibus vicinior, & magis con〈 … 〉s habea• & proxima, &. Joan. 〈 … 〉ithem. Praeface lib. Octo question.
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That God is the Author not of those actions alone, in and with which sin is, but of the very Pravity, Ataxie, Anomie, Irregularity, and Sinfulness it self, which is in them; yea, that God hath more hand in mens sinfulness than they themselves. Archer 's Comfort for Believers, p. 36, 37. vid. Dr. Pierce 's Preface to his Discourse of the Nature of Sin. Neither do I see how Dr. Twiss can be excused from this Imputation: his words are these. Fatemur Deum non modo ipsius operis Peccaminosi; sed Intentionis malae Authorem esse, &c. Twiss Vindicat. Gratiae, p. 36. Quaecun { que } Deus Praescit fore, illa voluit & decrevit, at Peccatum Praeseit sore, ergo Peccatum voluit & decrevit. Joan. Maccovii Colleg. de Praedesim. p. 16. Et certe hec 〈 … 〉mmos Tre〈 … 〉gos quosdam, precipu• Piscatorem & 〈 … 〉w〈 … 〉sum cò adduxit, ut Naturam permissionis Dei considerantes, non so〈 … 〉 Deum peccatum veile s•atuerint ▪ verum e〈 … 〉em aliqui eorum durioribus Phrasibus quoad Communem Opinionum, verissimis tamen usi sint: nimirum Deum Peccato indigere, sive opus habere ex hypothesi decreti illustratonis Gloriae & Manifestationis Misericordiae & just•tiae sitae, &c. Joan. Szydlovii 〈 ◊ 〉. question. p. 128.
That God is the Author not of those actions alone, in and with which since is, but of the very Pravity, Ataxy, Anomy, Irregularity, and Sinfulness it self, which is in them; yea, that God hath more hand in men's sinfulness than they themselves. Archer is Comfort for Believers, p. 36, 37. vid. Dr. Pierce is Preface to his Discourse of the Nature of Sin. Neither do I see how Dr. Twiss can be excused from this Imputation: his words Are these. Fatemur God non modo Himself operis Peccaminosi; sed Intentionis Malae Authorem esse, etc. Twiss Vindicates Gratiae, p. 36. Quaecun { que } Deus Praescit before, illa voluit & decrevit, At Peccatum Praeseit soar, ergo Peccatum voluit & decrevit. Joan. Maccovii college de Praedesim. p. 16. Et certain hec 〈 … 〉mmos Tre〈 … 〉gos Quosdam, precipu• Piscatorem & 〈 … 〉w〈 … 〉sum cò Lead, ut Naturam permissionis Dei considerantes, non so〈 … 〉 God peccatum veil s•atuerint ▪ verum e〈 … 〉em aliqui Their durioribus Phrasibus quoad Communem Opinionum, verissimis tamen usi sint: Nimirum God Peccato indigere, sive opus habere ex Hypothesis Decree illustratonis Glory & Manifestationis Mercy & just•tiae sitae, etc. Joan. Szydlovii 〈 ◊ 〉. question. p. 128.
Et illam ample•luntur non ignobiles Magistri at { que } Doctores, quando Desendunt, Praeceptum Charitatis, per se, tantum obligare in Articulo mortis. Amadaei Guimenii Opuscul. p. 119.
Et Illam ample•luntur non ignobiles Magistri At { que } Doctors, quando Desendunt, Precept Charitatis, per se, Tantum obligare in Articulo mortis. Amadaei Guimenii Opusculum. p. 119.
Verum nihil plane majori est impedimento, quam nostratium Christianorum (quos Ethnicis praelucere ad omnem justitiam ac Castitatem oportuerat) tauto Nomini ac Professioni minimè consentanea quotidianae vitae documenta: ne { que } enim tantum spectata Paucorum innocentia & virtus adstruit Evangelio fidem; quantum insignis multorum, & notissimi ferè cujus { que } avaritia & improbitas admit. P. Maffei Hist. Indic. lib. 6. p. 276.
Verum nihil plane majori est impedimento, quam nostratium Christians (quos Ethnicis praelucere ad omnem justitiam ac Castitatem oportuerat) tauto Nomini ac Professioni minimè consentanea Daily vitae Documenta: ne { que } enim Tantum spectata Paucorum Innocence & virtus adstruit Evangelio fidem; quantum insignis multorum, & notissimi ferè cujus { que } avaritia & improbitas admit. P. Maffei Hist. Indic. lib. 6. p. 276.
