IT may not be improper, for our better understanding of these words, to reflect upon some few things relating to that Great and Magnificent Temple which King Solomon built unto the Lord.
IT may not be improper, for our better understanding of these words, to reflect upon Some few things relating to that Great and Magnificent Temple which King Solomon built unto the Lord.
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2. When Solomon Dedicated that Temple to the Lord, he took especial care to prevent all unworthy and idolatrous Thoughts concerning God, that the Minds of the Jews might not be possess'd with any such gross Conceptions as the Heathen entertain'd concerning their Temples, which they generally esteemed as a sort of Confinement to their Gods:
2. When Solomon Dedicated that Temple to the Lord, he took especial care to prevent all unworthy and idolatrous Thoughts Concerning God, that the Minds of the jews might not be possessed with any such gross Conceptions as the Heathen entertained Concerning their Temples, which they generally esteemed as a sort of Confinement to their God's:
All that he intended and desired, was, That God would have respect unto the Prayers and Supplications, and the Religious Duties that were perform'd in that place, and That his Eyes might be open towards that House day and night.
All that he intended and desired, was, That God would have respect unto the Prayers and Supplications, and the Religious Duties that were performed in that place, and That his Eyes might be open towards that House day and night.
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And this was the place where the Buyers and Sellers, and Money-changers sate, whom our Saviour drove out with an exceeding Transport of Zeal, making use of this Text,
And this was the place where the Buyers and Sellers, and Money-changers sat, whom our Saviour drove out with an exceeding Transport of Zeal, making use of this Text,
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But our Saviour, to shew that the Ceremonial Worship was now to expire, and that the Nations were to be receiv'd into his Kingdom, exercis'd a most surprizing and extraordinary act of Zeal in Their behalf;
But our Saviour, to show that the Ceremonial Worship was now to expire, and that the nations were to be received into his Kingdom, exercised a most surprising and extraordinary act of Zeal in Their behalf;
that his Honour should be made known throughout all the world, and that he should be acknowledg'd and serv'd in as Publick a manner as the Circumstances of Mankind could admit.
that his Honour should be made known throughout all the world, and that he should be acknowledged and served in as Public a manner as the circumstances of Mankind could admit.
either for justifying the Sacredness of Religious places, and the Reverence that is due unto them; or for enlarging on the Nature of Prayer, and shewing the Excellency of that Duty:
either for justifying the Sacredness of Religious places, and the reverence that is due unto them; or for enlarging on the Nature of Prayer, and showing the Excellency of that Duty:
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But because by Prayer in this place we are to understand the whole Body of Religious Duties, consisting of Prayers, Praises, Thanksgivings, Sacraments,
But Because by Prayer in this place we Are to understand the Whole Body of Religious Duties, consisting of Prayers, Praises, Thanksgivings, Sacraments,
and Dedications of our selves to God, which altogether make up our Spiritual Sacrifice; and because this Duty is here extended to All People, to All Nations, to signisie the most publick and solemn performance of it:
and Dedications of our selves to God, which altogether make up our Spiritual Sacrifice; and Because this Duty is Here extended to All People, to All nations, to signify the most public and solemn performance of it:
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Therefore the only thing which I shall endeavour from these words, shall be to lay before you some Considerations in order to raise your esteem for the publick Worship of God, to encourage your Constancy in it, and to encrease your delight and joy in that most acceptable Service. And this I take to be a very seasonable Subject in this Holy Week which the Church has thought fit to distinguish from the rest of the Lent, by a peculiar enlargement of her Publick Devotions.
Therefore the only thing which I shall endeavour from these words, shall be to lay before you Some Considerations in order to raise your esteem for the public Worship of God, to encourage your Constancy in it, and to increase your delight and joy in that most acceptable Service. And this I take to be a very seasonable Subject in this Holy Week which the Church has Thought fit to distinguish from the rest of the Lent, by a peculiar enlargement of her Public Devotions.
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The placing the main of Religion in the Hearing of Sermons; and the fanciful opinion of some, that they can serve God as acceptably at Home, as in the Church;
The placing the main of Religion in the Hearing of Sermons; and the fanciful opinion of Some, that they can serve God as acceptably At Home, as in the Church;
But I shall endeavour to make it appear, That the best Homage, which we can pay to God, is that which is most Publick; and that the best part of Religion is that, which we exercise in Common with united Hearts and Voices in full and solemn Congregations. I.
But I shall endeavour to make it appear, That the best Homage, which we can pay to God, is that which is most Public; and that the best part of Religion is that, which we exercise in Common with united Hearts and Voices in full and solemn Congregations. I.
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It is but a poor and a very unworthy sort of Honour, which we, the lowest of all Rational Creatures, such Rational Creatures as are united to corruptible Bodies, which depress and clog the Soul, are able to pay to our great Creator:
It is but a poor and a very unworthy sort of Honour, which we, the lowest of all Rational Creatures, such Rational Creatures as Are united to corruptible Bodies, which depress and clog the Soul, Are able to pay to our great Creator:
but we are confin'd to Bodies, and must give him glory, as he has made us capable of giving it: we must declare his Greatness and his Goodness to one another,
but we Are confined to Bodies, and must give him glory, as he has made us capable of giving it: we must declare his Greatness and his goodness to one Another,
Whereas, if we look upon him, as only intending our private Interest, as busied only to serve our present wants, we may be thought to conceive of him, rather as an Idol,
Whereas, if we look upon him, as only intending our private Interest, as busied only to serve our present Wants, we may be Thought to conceive of him, rather as an Idol,
They who cannot use their Minds to any abstracted ways of Thinking, may be wonderfully confirm'd and heighten'd in their Acknowledgments and Thoughts of a Deity,
They who cannot use their Minds to any abstracted ways of Thinking, may be wonderfully confirmed and heightened in their Acknowledgments and Thoughts of a Deity,
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What becoming Thoughts and Affections towards God must this needs inspire into the Multitude, when they shall observe those, whose Knowledge and Judgment, whose Vertues and Excellencies they exceedingly admire, to behave themselves most Reverently and Devoutly in the Presence of God? What Excuse can they have to neglect that Religion which they plainly perceive to be in such high esteem with those of the greatest Place and Dignity,
What becoming Thoughts and Affections towards God must this needs inspire into the Multitude, when they shall observe those, whose Knowledge and Judgement, whose Virtues and Excellencies they exceedingly admire, to behave themselves most Reverently and Devoutly in the Presence of God? What Excuse can they have to neglect that Religion which they plainly perceive to be in such high esteem with those of the greatest Place and Dignity,
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II. The Nature of Religion is such, that it especially requires a Publick Exercise. That which makes all our Actions religious, is the performing them in Obedience to God,
II The Nature of Religion is such, that it especially requires a Public Exercise. That which makes all our Actions religious, is the performing them in obedience to God,
and had we continued Innocent, would have principally consisted in Praises and Thanksgivings, and high Admirations of God's Power and Wisdom and Bounty!
and had we continued Innocent, would have principally consisted in Praises and Thanksgivings, and high Admirations of God's Power and Wisdom and Bounty!
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But since we are in a Fal'n Condition, and a State obnoxious to the displeasure of God, there is a Necessity of glorifying him by an humble Confession of our Sins, and an earnest Importunity for Pardon and Forgiveness.
But since we Are in a Fallen Condition, and a State obnoxious to the displeasure of God, there is a Necessity of glorifying him by an humble Confessi of our Sins, and an earnest Importunity for Pardon and Forgiveness.
and he himself reckons it as one of the more bitter Afflictions of his Life, that the Troubles of his Kingdom sometimes banish'd him from the Publick Service of God:
and he himself reckons it as one of the more bitter Afflictions of his Life, that the Troubles of his Kingdom sometime banished him from the Public Service of God:
and therefore in their Captivity, whenever they made their private Addresses to God, they directed themselves towards Jerusalem, where the Temple of the Lord was founded.
and Therefore in their Captivity, whenever they made their private Addresses to God, they directed themselves towards Jerusalem, where the Temple of the Lord was founded.
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but to shew that the Typical Service was within a while to cease, and that the Heart and Inward Affections were always to accompany the External Worship.
but to show that the Typical Service was within a while to cease, and that the Heart and Inward Affections were always to accompany the External Worship.
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He gave an especial Command for Secret Prayer, because there was no need at that time of Exhorting to the Publick Worship, which was then sufficiently frequented,
He gave an especial Command for Secret Prayer, Because there was no need At that time of Exhorting to the Public Worship, which was then sufficiently frequented,
Our Saviour was so far from Discountenancing the Publick Service of Religion, that he came to remove the Jewish Confinement, and to make way for all the Nations of the Earth, to come in and glorifie God with one Heart, and with one Voice.
Our Saviour was so Far from Discountenancing the Public Service of Religion, that he Come to remove the Jewish Confinement, and to make Way for all the nations of the Earth, to come in and Glorify God with one Heart, and with one Voice.
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Had an Inward Faith, and a Private Devotion been sufficient to have carried Christians to Heaven, they would never have Assembled together in the hottest Times of Persecution, when their Meetings expos'd them so much to the Observation and Rage of their Enemies:
Had an Inward Faith, and a Private Devotion been sufficient to have carried Christians to Heaven, they would never have Assembled together in the hottest Times of Persecution, when their Meetings exposed them so much to the Observation and Rage of their Enemies:
and that to be excluded that Publick Worship, upon the account of any notorious Crime, was so dreadful a punishment, that it was no less than an Anticipation of the Future Judgment of the last Day,
and that to be excluded that Public Worship, upon the account of any notorious Crime, was so dreadful a punishment, that it was no less than an Anticipation of the Future Judgement of the last Day,
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when the Wicked shall be Eternally separated from all Communion with the Righteous. Christians are not to look upon themselves as single Persons, of distinct and separate Interests;
when the Wicked shall be Eternally separated from all Communion with the Righteous. Christians Are not to look upon themselves as single Persons, of distinct and separate Interests;
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•o• • … ny indeed, say what we can to the con•••• …, are apt to suppose themselves good Chr•••ians, barely by Believing in Christ, and by Praying in private;
•o• • … ny indeed, say what we can to the con•••• …, Are apt to suppose themselves good Chr•••ians, barely by Believing in christ, and by Praying in private;
but they would do well to consider, that the Carechumens of old, or those, who were but in a preparation for their Baptism, were accounted Believers, were taught their Creed,
but they would do well to Consider, that the Carechumens of old, or those, who were but in a preparation for their Baptism, were accounted Believers, were taught their Creed,
Wherefore upon these, and several other Accounts which I shall not insist on at present, it may plainly appear, that the Nature of our Religion is such, that it especially requires a Publick Profession and Exercise. III. There is nothing that so much promotes a Spirit of Ʋniversal Charity, as a due esteem and practice of the Publick Worship.
Wherefore upon these, and several other Accounts which I shall not insist on At present, it may plainly appear, that the Nature of our Religion is such, that it especially requires a Public Profession and Exercise. III. There is nothing that so much promotes a Spirit of Ʋniversal Charity, as a due esteem and practice of the Public Worship.
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The best Natural Argument that we have for the loving one another, is the Consideration that we are Creatures made for Society, that our private welfare is infinitely advanc'd by mutual Beneficence,
The best Natural Argument that we have for the loving one Another, is the Consideration that we Are Creatures made for Society, that our private welfare is infinitely advanced by mutual Beneficence,
But Christ, who has form'd us into a Religious Society, and made us Members of the same Body by a Mystical and Sacred Union, has laid a Foundation for a stronger Tye of Friendship,
But christ, who has formed us into a Religious Society, and made us Members of the same Body by a Mystical and Sacred union, has laid a Foundation for a Stronger Tie of Friendship,
than a frequent Meeting at the same place of Worship, and joyning together in the same Duties of Religion? If common Conversation has so many Attractives,
than a frequent Meeting At the same place of Worship, and joining together in the same Duties of Religion? If Common Conversation has so many Attractives,
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where we withdraw our Minds from Earthly things, which occasion so much Passion in Mankind; and set our Hearts upon that Heaven which is large enough to receive us all,
where we withdraw our Minds from Earthly things, which occasion so much Passion in Mankind; and Set our Hearts upon that Heaven which is large enough to receive us all,
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when the very Duties which we our selves are engag'd in, must needs suggest the many Provocations we have offer'd to God, the gracious Pardon we have receiv'd from him,
when the very Duties which we our selves Are engaged in, must needs suggest the many Provocations we have offered to God, the gracious Pardon we have received from him,
and the Condition upon which that Pardon was dispens'd, viz. the Forgiving of one another? Or how can there be any Entertainment for those narrow and sor did Passions of Malice,
and the Condition upon which that Pardon was dispensed, viz. the Forgiving of one Another? Or how can there be any Entertainment for those narrow and sor did Passion of Malice,
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and Hatred, and Revenge in the Breasts of those who are the Worshippers of God in Publick, who cannot but have their Minds rais'd, their Affections sweetned,
and Hatred, and Revenge in the Breasts of those who Are the Worshippers of God in Public, who cannot but have their Minds raised, their Affections sweetened,
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and all our greatest Benefits are enjoy'd in Common? where we are dispos'd to pray for one another, to rejoyce with one another, to suffer with one another.
and all our greatest Benefits Are enjoyed in Common? where we Are disposed to pray for one Another, to rejoice with one Another, to suffer with one Another.
But the greatest part of the Christian World are as yet Strangers to this Happiness, for they are most divided in that very thing which should pecullarly Ʋnite them:
But the greatest part of the Christian World Are as yet Strangers to this Happiness, for they Are most divided in that very thing which should pecullarly Ʋnite them:
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what Peace therefore can be expected in Temporal Matters, when Men will not indure a Communion in Holy things? And what more probable Reason can we assign of the Divisions and Hatreds,
what Peace Therefore can be expected in Temporal Matters, when Men will not endure a Communion in Holy things? And what more probable Reason can we assign of the Divisions and Hatreds,
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and the malicious Oppositions of one another throughout the Christian World, than that we are unhappily Divided in the Publick Worship of God? That some Mens Devotions are held either Idolatry or Superstition to others? and that many look upon it as a main part of Religion to expose and vilifie the Worship of others?
and the malicious Oppositions of one Another throughout the Christian World, than that we Are unhappily Divided in the Public Worship of God? That Some Men's Devotions Are held either Idolatry or Superstition to Others? and that many look upon it as a main part of Religion to expose and vilify the Worship of Others?
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and give us, through the Light of thy Gospel, and the Influence of thy Spirit, such an understanding of the True Christian Worship, that we may all come to glorifie Thee with one Heart and with one Voice!
and give us, through the Light of thy Gospel, and the Influence of thy Spirit, such an understanding of the True Christian Worship, that we may all come to Glorify Thee with one Heart and with one Voice!
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IV. The frequenting the Publick Worship, with that Preparation, and with those Dispositions which it requires, is the best way, whereby we may attain to Solid Piety.
IV. The frequenting the Public Worship, with that Preparation, and with those Dispositions which it requires, is the best Way, whereby we may attain to Solid Piety.
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What can a Christian want towards the real Edification of his Soul in Faith and Knowledge, in Vertue and Godliness, who makes a Conscience of Attending the Publick Assemblies,
What can a Christian want towards the real Edification of his Soul in Faith and Knowledge, in Virtue and Godliness, who makes a Conscience of Attending the Public Assemblies,
The Majesty of the Place, the Authority of him who Officiates, and the Sense we have that God is speaking to us, are apt to put our Thoughts into such a Religious Frame, that we have as it were a New-understanding created in us:
The Majesty of the Place, the authority of him who Officiates, and the Sense we have that God is speaking to us, Are apt to put our Thoughts into such a Religious Frame, that we have as it were a New-understanding created in us:
The devout Prophet could not well understand some of the Dissibulties about Providence, 'till he went into the Sanctuary of the Lord, but that soon gave him a sufficient knowledge of them,
The devout Prophet could not well understand Some of the Dissibulties about Providence, till he went into the Sanctuary of the Lord, but that soon gave him a sufficient knowledge of them,
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Thus in the Church, or in our Publick Devotions, besides the direct Influence which we singly feel, we then receive a Collateral enforcement from that Union of Consent which we observe in others,
Thus in the Church, or in our Public Devotions, beside the Direct Influence which we singly feel, we then receive a Collateral enforcement from that union of Consent which we observe in Others,
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because the very Gestures of the Body, the Tone and Accents of the Voice, and the different Appearances of the Countenance, are a sort of Ʋniversal Character, which naturally express the more prevailing Passions, and inward Sentiments of the Soul:
Because the very Gestures of the Body, the Tone and Accents of the Voice, and the different Appearances of the Countenance, Are a sort of Ʋniversal Character, which naturally express the more prevailing Passion, and inward Sentiments of the Soul:
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and therefore we are encourag'd more freely to indulge those Religious Affections, which we find are no Singularities of our own particular Complexion, but such as are common to all People, whenever they are truly sensible of the Majesty of God,
and Therefore we Are encouraged more freely to indulge those Religious Affections, which we find Are no Singularities of our own particular Complexion, but such as Are Common to all People, whenever they Are truly sensible of the Majesty of God,
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and so kindly fitted for all the wants of a Devout Worshipper, that if they be constantly made use of, they will not fail of bringing us to a strong habit of Piety.
and so kindly fitted for all the Wants of a Devout Worshipper, that if they be constantly made use of, they will not fail of bringing us to a strong habit of Piety.
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They who are content with the wise Methods of the Church, shall be gradually rais'd into a Divine Life, as their other Graces increase, their Humility shall be equally enlarg'd;
They who Are content with the wise Methods of the Church, shall be gradually raised into a Divine Life, as their other Graces increase, their Humility shall be equally enlarged;
Though they feel no Extraordinary Transports, (for the very Custom of doing Good things will go near to lessen those ) yet they shall not fail of a lasting and an abiding Comfort; and though they do not rise into Holiness with any Luxuriant Growth, yet they shall have a sound Proficiency, for they shall encrease, with the Encrease of God.
Though they feel no Extraordinary Transports, (for the very Custom of doing Good things will go near to lessen those) yet they shall not fail of a lasting and an abiding Comfort; and though they do not rise into Holiness with any Luxuriant Growth, yet they shall have a found Proficiency, for they shall increase, with the Increase of God.
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The true Improvement in Christianity does not lye in any singular and affected Austerity of Life, scrupulousness of Mind, Unquietness of Zeal, separated Sanctity;
The true Improvement in Christianity does not lie in any singular and affected Austerity of Life, scrupulousness of Mind, Unquietness of Zeal, separated Sanctity;
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but it lyes in a temperate, humble, serious and wise deportment of our selves, in a Constancy of Duty, a Regular Piety, a Condescending, Brotherly Mildness of Soul, in an Extensive Charity,
but it lies in a temperate, humble, serious and wise deportment of our selves, in a Constancy of Duty, a Regular Piety, a Condescending, Brotherly Mildness of Soul, in an Extensive Charity,
to raise and enlarge our Affections, with proper Forms of Praises and Thanksgivings, and to extend our Hearts in Supplications and Intercessions for others.
to raise and enlarge our Affections, with proper Forms of Praises and Thanksgivings, and to extend our Hearts in Supplications and Intercessions for Others.
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Add to all this, That our Publick Worship is a True Spiritual Sacrifice to God, which no Private Prayers or Praises can be, though otherwise of Excellent use;
Add to all this, That our Public Worship is a True Spiritual Sacrifice to God, which no Private Prayers or Praises can be, though otherwise of Excellent use;
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for 'tis the Nature of all Sacrifice to be an Open, External and Publick Acknowledgment: and therefore the solemn performance of This, is a distinct Vertue from all other Acts of Obedience,
for it's the Nature of all Sacrifice to be an Open, External and Public Acknowledgment: and Therefore the solemn performance of This, is a distinct Virtue from all other Acts of obedience,
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for certainly, it must needs be a wonderful satisfaction to any good Man, when he reflects that he has done something that is acceptable and well-pleasing to him, who is able to reward him with endless Glory.
for Certainly, it must needs be a wondered satisfaction to any good Man, when he reflects that he has done something that is acceptable and Well-pleasing to him, who is able to reward him with endless Glory.
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Let this therefore be our constant Rule in all our Publick Devotions, to have ever an especial regard to the Life and Soul, to the Spirit and Truth of God's Worship; to enliven all our outward Actions and Demeanour with the holy Intentions of the Mind,
Let this Therefore be our constant Rule in all our Public Devotions, to have ever an especial regard to the Life and Soul, to the Spirit and Truth of God's Worship; to enliven all our outward Actions and Demeanour with the holy Intentions of the Mind,
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and to make all those Ceremonies and Decencies which our Church has either innocently Retain'd, or prudently Instituted, to be as Instrumental to our Spiritual Worship, as we can possibly make them;
and to make all those Ceremonies and Decencies which our Church has either innocently Retained, or prudently Instituted, to be as Instrumental to our Spiritual Worship, as we can possibly make them;
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but Ignorance, Blindness, and meer Disparagements of his Glory, when we consider the Transcendency of the Divine Nature? though as it proceeds from us, it be an honest and a well-meant Service.
but Ignorance, Blindness, and mere Disparagements of his Glory, when we Consider the Transcendency of the Divine Nature? though as it proceeds from us, it be an honest and a well-meant Service.
Since thou hast design'd a most Glorious Resurrection for our Bodies, we may conclude that they also shall bear a part in that most spiritual Worship which shall be paid thee in the highest Heavens to all Eternity;
Since thou hast designed a most Glorious Resurrection for our Bodies, we may conclude that they also shall bear a part in that most spiritual Worship which shall be paid thee in the highest Heavens to all Eternity;
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and since thou hast consecrated even these Corruptible Bodies of ours into the Temples of the Holy Ghost, thou wilt not disdain that Present Worship which they now can pay.
and since thou hast consecrated even these Corruptible Bodies of ours into the Temples of the Holy Ghost, thou wilt not disdain that Present Worship which they now can pay.
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we will constantly pay thee an External Bodily Homage, but such as shall be Animated with the Mind, and the Spirit, without which we cannot truly Worship Thee, who art an Infinite Mind, an Infinite Spirit.
we will constantly pay thee an External Bodily Homage, but such as shall be Animated with the Mind, and the Spirit, without which we cannot truly Worship Thee, who art an Infinite Mind, an Infinite Spirit.
and when we enter into the House of Prayer, let us lay aside all our Worldly Cares, least we make it a House of Merchandise: let us not come with any Covetous, Ʋnjust, or Malicious Designs,
and when we enter into the House of Prayer, let us lay aside all our Worldly Cares, lest we make it a House of Merchandise: let us not come with any Covetous, Ʋnjust, or Malicious Designs,
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