St. LUKE, Chap. XV. Vers. 7. I say unto you, That likewise Joy shall be in Heaven over one Sinner that Repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just Persons which need no Repentance.
Saint LYCIA, Chap. XV. Vers. 7. I say unto you, That likewise Joy shall be in Heaven over one Sinner that Repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just Persons which need no Repentance.
and more frequently inculcated, and wherein all the variety of Motives and Arguments is to be made use of, to bring Men to a serious Consideration of their Ways and Lives, to a just Abhorrence of their Sins,
and more frequently inculcated, and wherein all the variety of Motives and Arguments is to be made use of, to bring Men to a serious Consideration of their Ways and Lives, to a just Abhorrence of their Sins,
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as may give encouragement to the greatest of Sinners to repent, and yet secure the Dignity and Preference of those just and vertuous Persons, who need no such extraordinary Repentance:
as may give encouragement to the greatest of Sinners to Repent, and yet secure the Dignity and Preference of those just and virtuous Persons, who need no such extraordinary Repentance:
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That the most Vicious and Extravagant may be invited to turn to God, and the Devout and Humble to go on more cheerfully in their progress to Perfection:
That the most Vicious and Extravagant may be invited to turn to God, and the Devout and Humble to go on more cheerfully in their progress to Perfection:
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That Conversion and Repentance may be duly magnified, and yet without any Derogation from the greater Excellency of an habitual Innocence, of an early and constant course in Piety.
That Conversion and Repentance may be duly magnified, and yet without any Derogation from the greater Excellency of an habitual Innocence, of an early and constant course in Piety.
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I shall consider what is meant by those Just Persons who need no Repentance. II. How we are to understand that Joy in Heaven over one Sinner that repenteth, &c. III. I shall make some comparison between a True Penitent and a Just Person;
I shall Consider what is meant by those Just Persons who need no Repentance. II How we Are to understand that Joy in Heaven over one Sinner that Repenteth, etc. III. I shall make Some comparison between a True Penitent and a Just Person;
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And upon this account some are of Opinion, that the three following Parables were spoken with a particular reflection on those conceited and presumptuous Persons, who thought none were Just and Holy,
And upon this account Some Are of Opinion, that the three following Parables were spoken with a particular reflection on those conceited and presumptuous Persons, who Thought none were Just and Holy,
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and his readiness to forgive the greatest Sinners, upon their timely and sincere Repentance; and to declare the Pleasure which His Heavenly Father took in the Conversion of Men,
and his readiness to forgive the greatest Sinners, upon their timely and sincere Repentance; and to declare the Pleasure which His Heavenly Father took in the Conversion of Men,
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if this had been the proper signification of the Text, That there was Joy in Heaven over one Sinner that repented, more than over ninety and nine hypocritical Pharisees, who were so proud as to think they needed no Repentance? To be sure, this could not be the sence intended by our Saviour;
if this had been the proper signification of the Text, That there was Joy in Heaven over one Sinner that repented, more than over ninety and nine hypocritical Pharisees, who were so proud as to think they needed no Repentance? To be sure, this could not be the sense intended by our Saviour;
yet it may be further enquir'd, Whether there be any Persons so Just as to need no Repentance? And to this it may be answer'd, 1st. That there is a Spirit of Delusion gone into the World, whereby some are fill'd with such presumptuous Conceits of themselves, that they dare pretend to an absolute unsinning Perfection:
yet it may be further inquired, Whither there be any Persons so Just as to need no Repentance? And to this it may be answered, 1st. That there is a Spirit of Delusion gone into the World, whereby Some Are filled with such presumptuous Conceits of themselves, that they Dare pretend to an absolute unsinning Perfection:
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that they are wholly pure and perfect, and stand in no need of those Cleansings and Expiations, which others look upon as necessary and constant Duties:
that they Are wholly pure and perfect, and stand in no need of those Cleansings and Expiations, which Others look upon as necessary and constant Duties:
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That Confession, Humiliation, Repentance, and applying to the Sacrifice of Christ, are but mean Ordinances and Beggarly Elements, fit only to constitute the Religion of great Sinners:
That Confessi, Humiliation, Repentance, and applying to the Sacrifice of christ, Are but mean Ordinances and Beggarly Elements, fit only to constitute the Religion of great Sinners:
And that they are already advanc'd to such a near conformity with God, that they want none of those helps and supplies which are suited only to an imperfect State.
And that they Are already advanced to such a near conformity with God, that they want none of those helps and supplies which Are suited only to an imperfect State.
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But 'tis a sad Truth, that there have been many, who have been wrought up into Spiritual Phrenzies, by entertaining unusual confidences of their own perfection;
But it's a sad Truth, that there have been many, who have been wrought up into Spiritual Frenzies, by entertaining unusual confidences of their own perfection;
yet because they are not observ'd to run into the notorious Riots and Excesses of the Age, are inclin'd to think, That the Doctrine of Repentance does but little concern them.
yet Because they Are not observed to run into the notorious Riots and Excesses of the Age, Are inclined to think, That the Doctrine of Repentance does but little concern them.
they may never yet have had any spiritual Change and Renovation within them; and they may be very remote from true Godliness, and a sincere love of Vertue:
they may never yet have had any spiritual Change and Renovation within them; and they may be very remote from true Godliness, and a sincere love of Virtue:
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That leaves us continual matter for our Humiliation, and for our farther endeavours after Righteousness; but does not suffer any Sin to Reign and have Dominion over us.
That leaves us continual matter for our Humiliation, and for our farther endeavours After Righteousness; but does not suffer any since to Reign and have Dominion over us.
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as to need no such Repentance as John the Baptist preached to the Pharisees and Sadducees, and our Saviour himself to the Publicans and Sinners: There were some true Israelites, who had lived without Guile,
as to need no such Repentance as John the Baptist preached to the Pharisees and Sadducees, and our Saviour himself to the Publicans and Sinners: There were Some true Israelites, who had lived without Guile,
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And as to such, it was sufficient that they received Christ as the Messiah, whom the Prophets had foretold, without condemning themselves for their former opinions, or for their former Lives;
And as to such, it was sufficient that they received christ as the Messiah, whom the prophets had foretold, without condemning themselves for their former opinions, or for their former Lives;
they being already Believers and Virtuous, according to the light, and knowledge, and means they were under, were only to be instructed farther in the Mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, to be more confirm'd in the Comfortable Doctrine of the forgiveness of Sins,
they being already Believers and Virtuous, according to the Light, and knowledge, and means they were under, were only to be instructed farther in the Mysteres of the Kingdom of Heaven, to be more confirmed in the Comfortable Doctrine of the forgiveness of Sins,
But they had no need of those astonishing Sermons, and those terrible denunciations of present Wrath and Destruction, which were to awake the Grosser Sinners;
But they had no need of those astonishing Sermons, and those terrible denunciations of present Wrath and Destruction, which were to awake the Grosser Sinners;
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nor were they oblig'd to enter into those difficult and bitter parts of Repentance, which were design'd for the Recovery of those who were Dead in Trespasses and Sins.
nor were they obliged to enter into those difficult and bitter parts of Repentance, which were designed for the Recovery of those who were Dead in Trespasses and Sins.
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So likewise under the setled profession of the Gospel, there are those, who by the preventing Grace of God, have been preserved from the Corruptions of the World;
So likewise under the settled profession of the Gospel, there Are those, who by the preventing Grace of God, have been preserved from the Corruptions of the World;
and by such undiscernible degrees, that they cannot assign the particular time of their Conversion. The Baptismal Efficacy unfolded itself into sanctification, and holiness as they were capable and fit,
and by such undiscernible Degrees, that they cannot assign the particular time of their Conversion. The Baptismal Efficacy unfolded itself into sanctification, and holiness as they were capable and fit,
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for tho' they avoid all known and willful Sins, and discharge their duties in such a manner, that their Consciences cannot accuse them of any gross neglect,
for though they avoid all known and wilful Sins, and discharge their duties in such a manner, that their Consciences cannot accuse them of any gross neglect,
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tho' perhaps they shall never be perfectly free from them; by such a Repentance, as makes them groan and mourn under them as burdensome Infirmitites,
though perhaps they shall never be perfectly free from them; by such a Repentance, as makes them groan and mourn under them as burdensome Infirmitites,
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yet we shall find such Advantages in our spiritual Life, by our hearty Endeavours to be quit of all Infirmities, that we shall be more confirm'd in Goodness, perceive our Hearts and Affections more and more purify'd,
yet we shall find such Advantages in our spiritual Life, by our hearty Endeavours to be quit of all Infirmities, that we shall be more confirmed in goodness, perceive our Hearts and Affections more and more purified,
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And tho' the Repentance of great Sinners may cause more Joy in Heaven, yet I doubt not but this Repentance of the Just is of exceeding Esteem with God and his Holy Angels. Which leads to the
And though the Repentance of great Sinners may cause more Joy in Heaven, yet I doubt not but this Repentance of the Just is of exceeding Esteem with God and his Holy Angels. Which leads to the
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Second thing to be explain'd, viz. How we are to understand that Joy in Heaven over one Sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine Just Persons which need no Repentance.
Second thing to be explained, viz. How we Are to understand that Joy in Heaven over one Sinner that Repenteth, more than over ninety and nine Just Persons which need no Repentance.
If this be a common Observation, and agreeable to the Nature and ordinary Concerns of Mankind, who are generally more mov'd with something that surprizes,
If this be a Common Observation, and agreeable to the Nature and ordinary Concerns of Mankind, who Are generally more moved with something that surprises,
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then we have a sufficient understanding of what our Saviour means by that Expression, when we apply it to spiritual matters, in that manner that spiritual things will admit of.
then we have a sufficient understanding of what our Saviour means by that Expression, when we apply it to spiritual matters, in that manner that spiritual things will admit of.
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But whether there be such a thing as Joy in Spiritual Natures, and how any thing like a Surprize may be consistent with those Intelligent Beings, is no part of solid Divinity,
But whither there be such a thing as Joy in Spiritual Nature's, and how any thing like a Surprise may be consistent with those Intelligent Beings, is no part of solid Divinity,
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when they Attribute some kind of Affections to God, as He is consider'd and represented to us under the Notion of the Messiah: For what unsuitableness is there, that a God Incarnate,
when they Attribute Some kind of Affections to God, as He is considered and represented to us under the Notion of the Messiah: For what unsuitableness is there, that a God Incarnate,
or a God taking Humane Nature upon Him, should represent himself as cloathed with the original and innocent Inclinations and Affections of that Humane Nature he was pleased to assume? All the Descriptions of God which we meet with in our Bible, are either very Majestical,
or a God taking Humane Nature upon Him, should represent himself as clothed with the original and innocent Inclinations and Affections of that Humane Nature he was pleased to assume? All the Descriptions of God which we meet with in our bible, Are either very Majestical,
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we find none of the evil Passions, or such as have an immediate repugnancy to a Good and Wise Being, ever attributed to God in the Phrase of the Scriptures;
we find none of the evil Passion, or such as have an immediate repugnancy to a Good and Wise Being, ever attributed to God in the Phrase of the Scriptures;
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Now the Scriptures were written for the generality of Men, and for the meanest Capacities, and in such a way of condescention as was likeliest to work upon the Most:
Now the Scriptures were written for the generality of Men, and for the Meanest Capacities, and in such a Way of condescension as was likeliest to work upon the Most:
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The expression therefore of Joy in Heaven over a Sinner that repents, is design'd to enlarge our Apprehensions of God's Goodness, to raise our admiration of his Mercy,
The expression Therefore of Joy in Heaven over a Sinner that repents, is designed to enlarge our Apprehensions of God's goodness, to raise our admiration of his Mercy,
between one Converted from a Vitious Course of Life, and a Person constantly and habitually Good, brought up in an early Piety, and going on to Perfection, in an even and steady progress.
between one Converted from a Vicious Course of Life, and a Person constantly and habitually Good, brought up in an early Piety, and going on to Perfection, in an even and steady progress.
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Now it is certain, that both these Persons, and both these States are highly commendable: And tho' the penitent Person in some respects may have the advantage of the Just;
Now it is certain, that both these Persons, and both these States Are highly commendable: And though the penitent Person in Some respects may have the advantage of the Just;
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and who can now discover to others the Wiles and Arts by which the Empire of Sin is upheld and promoted? What an addition must it be to the native Honours and Reverence of an Holy Life,
and who can now discover to Others the Wiles and Arts by which the Empire of since is upheld and promoted? What an addition must it be to the native Honours and reverence of an Holy Life,
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when he who has experienc'd and made a full tryal of that false Happiness which sinful Pleasures boast of, shall confess and deplore the Delusions, Anxieties,
when he who has experienced and made a full trial of that false Happiness which sinful Pleasures boast of, shall confess and deplore the Delusions, Anxieties,
and greater detestation of Sin must it cause in us, when we find one who was notorious for a prophane Life, bitterly bewailing the many scoffs and derisions which he had formerly cast upon Holy Things and Persons,
and greater detestation of since must it cause in us, when we find one who was notorious for a profane Life, bitterly bewailing the many scoffs and derisions which he had formerly cast upon Holy Things and Persons,
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and with the deepest sence of his vile and unworthy Actions, imploring the Absolution of the Church? What a joy must this be to the Angels in Heaven, what a triumph to the Saints on Earth? How gladly will those Ministring Spirits be imploy'd to carry up to Heaven the Contrition of his Repentance, the sincerity of his Vows,
and with the Deepest sense of his vile and unworthy Actions, imploring the Absolution of the Church? What a joy must this be to the Angels in Heaven, what a triumph to the Saints on Earth? How gladly will those Ministering Spirits be employed to carry up to Heaven the Contrition of his Repentance, the sincerity of his Vows,
and the fervour of his Prayers? And how joyfully will they return with the message of Pardon, Comfort and Salvation? With what Demonstrations of friendship and gladness will such a Person be received into the Communion of Saints here below? They will assist him in the difficulties of his new Undertaking, abate the perplexity of his mind with seasonable Counsels,
and the fervour of his Prayers? And how joyfully will they return with the message of Pardon, Comfort and Salvation? With what Demonstrations of friendship and gladness will such a Person be received into the Communion of Saints Here below? They will assist him in the difficulties of his new Undertaking, abate the perplexity of his mind with seasonable Counsels,
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There is generally an excellent degree of Humility that accompanies all their Pious Duties, and nothing usually is more contrary to their Tempers than Spiritual Pride.
There is generally an excellent degree of Humility that Accompanies all their Pious Duties, and nothing usually is more contrary to their Tempers than Spiritual Pride.
that Heat, that Vehemency of Temper which once carried them into the Excesses of Sin and Folly, being consecrated to God and Religion, is for the future turn'd into the Ardors of Devotion.
that Heat, that Vehemency of Temper which once carried them into the Excesses of since and Folly, being consecrated to God and Religion, is for the future turned into the Ardors of Devotion.
If these with many more Advantages of Repentance were well weigh'd, there is sufficient encouragement for the greatest Sinners to come in, to enter their Names among the happy Penitents,
If these with many more Advantages of Repentance were well weighed, there is sufficient encouragement for the greatest Sinners to come in, to enter their Names among the happy Penitents,
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'tis that which delivers us over to the especial care of God, and puts us into the very Road of a happy Predestination, which nothing but a prodigious perverseness of Nature can break through.
it's that which delivers us over to the especial care of God, and puts us into the very Road of a happy Predestination, which nothing but a prodigious perverseness of Nature can break through.
and they who do, are commonly followed with such quick Reflections, and sharp Convictions of Conscience, they are so haunted with the remains of their good Education, that they find but little quietness in their Souls, 'till they return to Wisdom and Vertue;
and they who do, Are commonly followed with such quick Reflections, and sharp Convictions of Conscience, they Are so haunted with the remains of their good Education, that they find but little quietness in their Souls, till they return to Wisdom and Virtue;
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or perhaps their faculties were made too Volatile and Trivial, with modish Divertisements, and they were taught more Vanity than Vertue in their younger Years;
or perhaps their faculties were made too Volatile and Trivial, with modish Divertisements, and they were taught more Vanity than Virtue in their younger years;
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Tho' the Penitent may have more heats of Zeal, and more Vehemency in Religion, yet 'tis very rarely that he equals the Just in the Regularity and Constancy of Duty:
Though the Penitent may have more heats of Zeal, and more Vehemency in Religion, yet it's very rarely that he equals the Just in the Regularity and Constancy of Duty:
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The Penitent may be admirably fitted to preach Repentance to others, to declare the riches of that Mercy which he himself has found, the possibility of overcoming evil habits which himself has laid aside,
The Penitent may be admirably fitted to preach Repentance to Others, to declare the riches of that Mercy which he himself has found, the possibility of overcoming evil habits which himself has laid aside,
He who has forfeited that free and compleat forgiveness that was dispensed in Baptism, and after a notorious range in Sin, is brought into the Church again at the penitential Door, will have reason to be continually working out his own Salvation with great fear and trembling:
He who has forfeited that free and complete forgiveness that was dispensed in Baptism, and After a notorious range in since, is brought into the Church again At the penitential Door, will have reason to be continually working out his own Salvation with great Fear and trembling:
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Besides all this, an extravagant Life does seldom fail of leaving some indelible Prints behind it, some weaknesses either of Body or of Mind, that make the Convert less able to do any eminent service for God and Religion in the remaining part of his Life:
Beside all this, an extravagant Life does seldom fail of leaving Some indelible Prints behind it, Some Weaknesses either of Body or of Mind, that make the Convert less able to do any eminent service for God and Religion in the remaining part of his Life:
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