and upon that account, many of the Ancients in their Interpretations, have understood it mystically of the Eternal Son of God, the Wisdom of the Father, from whom all true Wisdom is derived;
and upon that account, many of the Ancients in their Interpretations, have understood it mystically of the Eternal Son of God, the Wisdom of the Father, from whom all true Wisdom is derived;
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yet according to the common Language, and general design of these Proverbial Writings, Wisdom stands for Religion, and Religion is express'd by the Fear of God.
yet according to the Common Language, and general Design of these Proverbial Writings, Wisdom Stands for Religion, and Religion is expressed by the fear of God.
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Universal Prudence is the same with the Doctrine of Morality, the Application of the most proper means, viz. Vertuous Actions, towards the acquiring the chief End, the Happiness of Man:
Universal Prudence is the same with the Doctrine of Morality, the Application of the most proper means, viz. Virtuous Actions, towards the acquiring the chief End, the Happiness of Man:
That which is immediately signifi'd by the Words of the Text, I Wisdom dwell with Prudence, is this, That there is an inseparable Connexion between Religion and Prudence;
That which is immediately signified by the Words of the Text, I Wisdom dwell with Prudence, is this, That there is an inseparable Connexion between Religion and Prudence;
will readily confess, that there are many who pretend to be very Devout, but they want that Prudence, which should justifie their Actions, and adorn their Religion.
will readily confess, that there Are many who pretend to be very Devout, but they want that Prudence, which should justify their Actions, and adorn their Religion.
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And now upon this view of things, my Text which asserts a necessary Connexion between Religion and Prudence, will bear an enlargement in these Three respects. I.
And now upon this view of things, my Text which asserts a necessary Connexion between Religion and Prudence, will bear an enlargement in these Three respects. I.
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That there is no true Political Prudence, but what is founded upon Religion, or the Fear of God. II. That the Pious Man is in the main, the truly Prudent and Judicious Person. III. I shall shew, what great use there is of a particular Prudence in the Conduct of a Religious Life.
That there is no true Political Prudence, but what is founded upon Religion, or the fear of God. II That the Pious Man is in the main, the truly Prudent and Judicious Person. III. I shall show, what great use there is of a particular Prudence in the Conduct of a Religious Life.
The first Corruption in Natural Philosophy consisted in the pretending to give an account of the World and its Original, without an infinite Understanding and First Mover:
The First Corruption in Natural Philosophy consisted in the pretending to give an account of the World and its Original, without an infinite Understanding and First Mover:
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And the main Corruption of Prudence does consist in attempting the Government of the World by humane Policy, without a due submission to the Providence of God.
And the main Corruption of Prudence does consist in attempting the Government of the World by humane Policy, without a due submission to the Providence of God.
and if any thing appear very Irregular to us at present, we may be assur'd upon the confidence of former Events, that Divine Wisdom will bring it into its proper Channel again.
and if any thing appear very Irregular to us At present, we may be assured upon the confidence of former Events, that Divine Wisdom will bring it into its proper Channel again.
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The Universal History of the World, and the Particular Histories of Kingdoms, and of some more Eminent Families, are full of the Tragical Ends of those proud Politicians, who thought to govern without God,
The Universal History of the World, and the Particular Histories of Kingdoms, and of Some more Eminent Families, Are full of the Tragical Ends of those proud Politicians, who Thought to govern without God,
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Their unjust Methods succeeded for some time, for the Punishment of a degenerate People, and then the Executioners themselves receiv ▪ d the like Chastisement from another sett of prospering Sinners, who having scourg'd their Generation, fell at last under the same Indignation which they had measur'd to others.
Their unjust Methods succeeded for Some time, for the Punishment of a degenerate People, and then the Executioners themselves receive ▪ worser the like Chastisement from Another Set of prospering Sinners, who having scourged their Generation, fell At last under the same Indignation which they had measured to Others.
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The horrible Wickedness of Mankind seems to have made the permission of some sort of successive Tyranny, almost necessary in the World, from the ancient Times of Nimrod, through all the Four Great Monarchies:
The horrible Wickedness of Mankind seems to have made the permission of Some sort of successive Tyranny, almost necessary in the World, from the ancient Times of Nimrod, through all the Four Great Monarchies:
that there may be a Dispensation of Temporal Calamities, for those Kingdoms which are otherwise incorrigible, who may be sure of Prosperity when they veturn to their Vertue again.
that there may be a Dispensation of Temporal Calamities, for those Kingdoms which Are otherwise incorrigible, who may be sure of Prosperity when they veturn to their Virtue again.
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nor consider things with those Relations, and with those Consequences, in the viewing of which the Excellency of Man above other Creatures does consist,
nor Consider things with those Relations, and with those Consequences, in the viewing of which the Excellency of Man above other Creatures does consist,
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And shall we allow those to be Prudent, who neither Reason nor Consider, who never weigh the Justice and Expediency of an Action, which depends upon Laws and Permissions;
And shall we allow those to be Prudent, who neither Reason nor Consider, who never weigh the justice and Expediency of an Actium, which depends upon Laws and Permissions;
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but run from every thing that displeases, and rush upon every thing that they fancy, without any respect to the Obligations of Honesty and Right? If to avoid what one dislikes,
but run from every thing that displeases, and rush upon every thing that they fancy, without any respect to the Obligations of Honesty and Right? If to avoid what one dislikes,
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But a Natural Sagacity is not sufficient for Man, who is accountable for his Actions, who must engage on no Designs but what are Rational, nor pursue them by any means but what are Just and Lawful.
But a Natural Sagacity is not sufficient for Man, who is accountable for his Actions, who must engage on no Designs but what Are Rational, nor pursue them by any means but what Are Just and Lawful.
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that conceals it self a while, but throws off its disguise at last; that looks like wise and prosperous Management for some time, but ends in Ignominious Ruine.
that conceals it self a while, but throws off its disguise At last; that looks like wise and prosperous Management for Some time, but ends in Ignominious Ruin.
There is a Natural Presage that things will succeed well in the Hands of those who are Vertuous, that a Propitiousness will attend them in all their Undertakings, that what they want in Contrivance will be made up by a Felicity of Event.
There is a Natural Presage that things will succeed well in the Hands of those who Are Virtuous, that a Propitiousness will attend them in all their Undertakings, that what they want in Contrivance will be made up by a Felicity of Event.
Wherefore there is no surer way to Honour and Eminence, even in wicked Times, than to have a general Reputation of being a Person of true Piety and Conscience:
Wherefore there is no Surer Way to Honour and Eminence, even in wicked Times, than to have a general Reputation of being a Person of true Piety and Conscience:
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tho' never so extraordinary in other Respects, shall be secretly despis'd; and the Hypocrite, tho' never so close and specious for a while, shall be detected, and dismiss'd with Confusion.
though never so extraordinary in other Respects, shall be secretly despised; and the Hypocrite, though never so close and specious for a while, shall be detected, and dismissed with Confusion.
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An Uprightness of Action, a Constancy in Vertue, and unmovable Frame of Mind and Resolution, of always pursuing what is Just and Beneficial to the Publick, by right and laudable ways, is that which will make a Man Fortunate,
an Uprightness of Actium, a Constancy in Virtue, and unmovable Frame of Mind and Resolution, of always pursuing what is Just and Beneficial to the Public, by right and laudable ways, is that which will make a Man Fortunate,
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For, is Man able to over-rule the various Contingencies of this Life? Can he fix the Thoughts? Can he determine and point the Affections of others to his particular Designs? And yet a Concurrence of these is requir'd to every Event;
For, is Man able to overrule the various Contingencies of this Life? Can he fix the Thoughts? Can he determine and point the Affections of Others to his particular Designs? And yet a Concurrence of these is required to every Event;
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and Mankind in all Ages were so sensible of this, that in their more considerable Undertakings, they always made an especial Application to some Superior Power:
and Mankind in all Ages were so sensible of this, that in their more considerable Undertakings, they always made an especial Application to Some Superior Power:
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but the Holy Scriptures are our standing Oracle, where God has deliver'd his Immutable Will, that he will destroy the wisdom of the World, scatter the proud in the imagination of their Hearts;
but the Holy Scriptures Are our standing Oracle, where God has Delivered his Immutable Will, that he will destroy the Wisdom of the World, scatter the proud in the imagination of their Hearts;
and though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days he prolonged, yet Solomon assures us as of the Decree of God, that it shall be well with them that fear the Lord, Eccles. 8.12. 2. I shall endeavour to shew, that the Pious Person in the main is the truly Judicious.
and though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days he prolonged, yet Solomon assures us as of the decree of God, that it shall be well with them that Fear the Lord, Eccles. 8.12. 2. I shall endeavour to show, that the Pious Person in the main is the truly Judicious.
and that he may be well skill'd in all the Mysteries of Craft; but they unanimously declare, that a wicked Life corrupts the very Principles of true Prudence, and right Reason;
and that he may be well skilled in all the Mysteres of Craft; but they unanimously declare, that a wicked Life corrupts the very Principles of true Prudence, and right Reason;
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Prudence is that Vertue or Power of the Soul, whereby the Mind deliberates rightly, and finds out what is best to be done, when all things are consider'd;
Prudence is that Virtue or Power of the Soul, whereby the Mind deliberates rightly, and finds out what is best to be done, when all things Are considered;
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'Tis Temperance that gives us an Intellectual Vigor, that makes us Masters of our Reason, that presents a clear Prospect to the Eyes of Wisdom, void of all the Mists and Colours of Fancy;
It's Temperance that gives us an Intellectual Vigor, that makes us Masters of our Reason, that presents a clear Prospect to the Eyes of Wisdom, void of all the Mists and Colours of Fancy;
These and such-like Vertues are the Pre-requisites, or the Ingredients of all true Prudence; and therefore 'tis the Pious Man, that in the main is the truly Judicious Person.
These and suchlike Virtues Are the Pre-requisites, or the Ingredients of all true Prudence; and Therefore it's the Pious Man, that in the main is the truly Judicious Person.
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if Religion be the highest Prudence, as has been already prov'd, then this Assertion must still hold, That the truly Pious Man in the main is, the truly Judicious Person;
if Religion be the highest Prudence, as has been already proved, then this Assertion must still hold, That the truly Pious Man in the main is, the truly Judicious Person;
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or, else they vainly conceive that there is no true Prudence, but that which tends to make Men Rich and Great in this World, by any Means, and by any Arts whatever:
or, Else they vainly conceive that there is no true Prudence, but that which tends to make Men Rich and Great in this World, by any Means, and by any Arts whatever:
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But why should the heaping up of Riches be look'd upon as the main Evidence and mark of Mens Prudence? Surely there is much more Discretion requir'd in using of them temperately,
But why should the heaping up of Riches be looked upon as the main Evidence and mark of Men's Prudence? Surely there is much more Discretion required in using of them temperately,
as well as a good Estate? The Prudence of this World is made a Pattern in the Gospel for Christians to imitate in their pursuit after the Happiness of the next,
as well as a good Estate? The Prudence of this World is made a Pattern in the Gospel for Christians to imitate in their pursuit After the Happiness of the next,
The best way of coming to Riches, and Honour, and of obtaining the Advantages of this Life, is the being very diligent in procuring the Favour of Him who is the giver of every good and perfect Gift:
The best Way of coming to Riches, and Honour, and of obtaining the Advantages of this Life, is the being very diligent in procuring the Favour of Him who is the giver of every good and perfect Gift:
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And then the Prudence which concerns us in this case, is a faithful and diligent acting in that Station that is appointed us, with a due Subordination to God and his Laws;
And then the Prudence which concerns us in this case, is a faithful and diligent acting in that Station that is appointed us, with a due Subordination to God and his Laws;
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affording us this constant satisfaction, that tho' our particular Designs do not always prosper, yet our general Desires are always accomplish'd in the good Providence of God.
affording us this constant satisfaction, that though our particular Designs do not always prosper, yet our general Desires Are always accomplished in the good Providence of God.
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it is the guarding himself from the Illusions of his sensual Nature, and the purging his Soul from those defilements, which put false Colours upon the Mind, that it cannot discern its truest Interest.
it is the guarding himself from the Illusions of his sensual Nature, and the purging his Soul from those defilements, which put false Colours upon the Mind, that it cannot discern its Truest Interest.
They who are subject to an excessive heat and impetuousness of Temper, or are much given to contemplative and abstracted Studies, are not generally thought very proper to be imploy'd in Publick Affairs,
They who Are Subject to an excessive heat and impetuousness of Temper, or Are much given to contemplative and abstracted Studies, Are not generally Thought very proper to be employed in Public Affairs,
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It must be confess'd, that much Retirement, and deep Devotion, will bring some good Men to such an exceeding tenderness of Conscience in all their Civil as well as Religious Actions;
It must be confessed, that much Retirement, and deep Devotion, will bring Some good Men to such an exceeding tenderness of Conscience in all their Civil as well as Religious Actions;
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as Men who are more exercis'd in the World, and more inur'd to Publick Affairs, will be apt to Censure as an imprudent, and unnecessary scrupulousness of Mind:
as Men who Are more exercised in the World, and more inured to Public Affairs, will be apt to Censure as an imprudent, and unnecessary scrupulousness of Mind:
and the necessary Welfare of a Nation will require some larger measures of Compliance in extraordinary Cases, which yet shall be no ways injurious to Religion and a good Conscience.
and the necessary Welfare of a nation will require Some larger measures of Compliance in extraordinary Cases, which yet shall be no ways injurious to Religion and a good Conscience.
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and are oblig'd to act for the greatest Good and Welfare of others; 'tis an Infirmity that breeds Delays, that loses the opportunity of Action, that makes Men inconsistent with their own Counsels, dubious and inconstant in all their Undertakings;
and Are obliged to act for the greatest Good and Welfare of Others; it's an Infirmity that breeds Delays, that loses the opportunity of Actium, that makes Men inconsistent with their own Counsels, dubious and inconstant in all their Undertakings;
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it likewise tempts many to speak reproachful things of Probity and Religion it self, and to call in question the Prudence of those, whose private Vertues are most deservedly in great esteem.
it likewise tempts many to speak reproachful things of Probity and Religion it self, and to call in question the Prudence of those, whose private Virtues Are most deservedly in great esteem.
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And so I come to the III. Thing propos'd, viz. To speak something concerning that Particular Prudence which is requir'd in the Conduct of a Religious Life.
And so I come to the III. Thing proposed, viz. To speak something Concerning that Particular Prudence which is required in the Conduct of a Religious Life.
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No Pious Person can be suppos'd to be without that which we call Moral Prudence, for that belongs to the Essence of Vertue, and runs through every Duty;
No Pious Person can be supposed to be without that which we call Moral Prudence, for that belongs to the Essence of Virtue, and runs through every Duty;
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If he has not the Natural Blessing of a clear Understanding, yet if he has the Humility of a good Christian, that will direct him in many Cases to make his application to those, who have that larger measure of Prudence which he wants:
If he has not the Natural Blessing of a clear Understanding, yet if he has the Humility of a good Christian, that will Direct him in many Cases to make his application to those, who have that larger measure of Prudence which he Wants:
And if this were duly practis'd, what a multitude of Irregularities in Religion might be prevented, which take their rise from an Imprudent Zeal? A Pious Temper is the first thing we are to labour after,
And if this were duly practised, what a multitude of Irregularities in Religion might be prevented, which take their rise from an Imprudent Zeal? A Pious Temper is the First thing we Are to labour After,
When sensual and selfish Principles are laid aside, the Mind purifi'd, the Passions in subjection, and the Glory of God unfeignedly design'd in all our Actions;
When sensual and selfish Principles Are laid aside, the Mind purified, the Passion in subjection, and the Glory of God unfeignedly designed in all our Actions;
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but an humble, modest, and careful progress in Duty; there Religious Prudence is never wanting: which is a sagacity of discerning not only the great differences of Good and Evil,
but an humble, modest, and careful progress in Duty; there Religious Prudence is never wanting: which is a sagacity of discerning not only the great differences of Good and Evil,
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For there is a particular Prudence which ought to accompany every Duty, which gives it a proper grace and beauty, makes it appear so commendable and lovely in the Eyes of all who behold it, that they who will not practise it, know not how to condemn it. Sermons, and Pious Conferences;
For there is a particular Prudence which ought to accompany every Duty, which gives it a proper grace and beauty, makes it appear so commendable and lovely in the Eyes of all who behold it, that they who will not practise it, know not how to condemn it. Sermons, and Pious Conferences;
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They think they do not answer the strong Impulse of their Religion, unless they oppose their Zeal without Knowledge against such Matters as are wholly Prudential.
They think they do not answer the strong Impulse of their Religion, unless they oppose their Zeal without Knowledge against such Matters as Are wholly Prudential.
or of your Neighbourhood, a more proper Subject for your Animadversions? Or, are you sure, that your own Innocence will give you the Authority? Or, that your own Defects will allow you the leisure of Correcting others? You are desirous of bettering many things which you think amiss;
or of your Neighbourhood, a more proper Subject for your Animadversions? Or, Are you sure, that your own Innocence will give you the authority? Or, that your own Defects will allow you the leisure of Correcting Others? You Are desirous of bettering many things which you think amiss;
All Imprudencies in Religion are not Sins, but they are Infirmities; they take off the Lustre of Vertuous Actions, and so diminish the Glory of Religion;
All Imprudencies in Religion Are not Sins, but they Are Infirmities; they take off the Lustre of Virtuous Actions, and so diminish the Glory of Religion;
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And is it not a plain argument of an exceeding degeneracy of Manners, when that viler sort of worldly Prudence, of which the duller part of Mankind are most capable, shall be generally preferr'd,
And is it not a plain argument of an exceeding degeneracy of Manners, when that Viler sort of worldly Prudence, of which the duller part of Mankind Are most capable, shall be generally preferred,
before that excellent Prudence of which I have now discours'd? By which the Throne is establish'd and on the account of which, they who stand about it, shine with true and solid Honours:
before that excellent Prudence of which I have now discoursed? By which the Throne is established and on the account of which, they who stand about it, shine with true and solid Honours:
They will find, that 'tis Religion which perfects the political Man, which gives a due largeness to his Understanding, justice to his Designs, calmness to his Counsels,
They will find, that it's Religion which perfects the political Man, which gives a due largeness to his Understanding, Justice to his Designs, calmness to his Counsels,
