Finally, Brethren, whatsoever things are True, whatsoever things are Honest, whatsoever things are Just, whatsoever things are Pure, whatsoever things are Lovely, whatsoever things are of Good Report;
Finally, Brothers, whatsoever things Are True, whatsoever things Are Honest, whatsoever things Are Just, whatsoever things Are Pure, whatsoever things Are Lovely, whatsoever things Are of Good Report;
THE Apostle St. Paul having laid down in this Epistle, the more Solemn Rules of our Religious Conversation; such as are to build men up into Ʋnity, Love, Humility, Perfection, Heavenly Mindedness, Moderation,
THE Apostle Saint Paul having laid down in this Epistle, the more Solemn Rules of our Religious Conversation; such as Are to built men up into Ʋnity, Love, Humility, Perfection, Heavenly Mindedness, Moderation,
and Equanimity, Constancy, and Perseverance, with Continual Supplications and Thanksgivings; He sums up in this verse the more Comprehensive Rules of Ʋniversal Goodness, such as relate to Truth, Justice, Venerableness, or Decence, Purity, Loveliness, or whatever things are Commendable and Praise-worthy: These he enforces upon our Consideration and Practice, by the general Motives of Virtue and Praise; Motives, which did usually prevail among the more Civil and the Wiser Heathen.
and Equanimity, Constancy, and Perseverance, with Continual Supplications and Thanksgivings; He sums up in this verse the more Comprehensive Rules of Ʋniversal goodness, such as relate to Truth, justice, Venerableness, or Decence, Purity, Loveliness, or whatever things Are Commendable and Praiseworthy: These he inforces upon our Consideration and Practice, by the general Motives of Virtue and Praise; Motives, which did usually prevail among the more Civil and the Wiser Heathen.
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if in my present Discourse I suit these Rules to the due regulating of our Ordinary Conversation: which cannot be such as becomes Christians, unless it do some way or other promote Virtue, Sincerity,
if in my present Discourse I suit these Rules to the due regulating of our Ordinary Conversation: which cannot be such as becomes Christians, unless it do Some Way or other promote Virtue, Sincerity,
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and have their Annual Celebration for the encouraging and maintaining of the truly Noble and Christian Acts of Charity, Loyalty, & Friendship: But yet there is a great Caution requir'd (and I humbly conceive you have placed me here to mind you of it) that the Festival part of these so Commendable Meetings, do not degenerate into Seditious or Prophane Discourses, into Luxury or Strife, Wantonness or filthy Jesting;
and have their Annual Celebration for the encouraging and maintaining of the truly Noble and Christian Acts of Charity, Loyalty, & Friendship: But yet there is a great Caution required (and I humbly conceive you have placed me Here to mind you of it) that the Festival part of these so Commendable Meetings, do not degenerate into Seditious or Profane Discourses, into Luxury or Strife, Wantonness or filthy Jesting;
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In order to this, I shall endeavour to enlarge a little on those Excellent Rules of Christian Behaviour, which the Apostle has here drawn into a Compendium;
In order to this, I shall endeavour to enlarge a little on those Excellent Rules of Christian Behaviour, which the Apostle has Here drawn into a Compendium;
that it does not oblige us wholly to retire and separate from the world, but to fit our selves as soon as we can to converse in it with Innocency, Prudence, and Safety;
that it does not oblige us wholly to retire and separate from the world, but to fit our selves as soon as we can to converse in it with Innocency, Prudence, and Safety;
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There is nothing more suitable to the Nature of Man, than plain and open Truth; his mind is covetous of all just and faithful Informations, that he may build up a knowledge firm and secure,
There is nothing more suitable to the Nature of Man, than plain and open Truth; his mind is covetous of all just and faithful Informations, that he may built up a knowledge firm and secure,
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When Man, through the strength and violence of his Passions, and the weak beginnings of his Reason, which very much depends on Sense and Imagination, is lyable to Error,
When Man, through the strength and violence of his Passion, and the weak beginnings of his Reason, which very much depends on Sense and Imagination, is liable to Error,
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and thick prejudices so strongly woven into him, that they shall seem to be of the same growth with his Soul? how difficult is it for one of such a prepossessed mind, ever to receive any fair Impressions of things real,
and thick prejudices so strongly woven into him, that they shall seem to be of the same growth with his Soul? how difficult is it for one of such a prepossessed mind, ever to receive any fair Impressions of things real,
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and to tell him, he must renounce his whole frame of thoughts, when built upon an Original Error, may look fine in a Philosophical Proposal, but is very rarely reduc'd to practice in the common government of Life.
and to tell him, he must renounce his Whole frame of thoughts, when built upon an Original Error, may look fine in a Philosophical Proposal, but is very rarely reduced to practice in the Common government of Life.
How cautious therefore ought men to be in their publick Instructions, nay in their common Reports and Conferences, that they may not be the fatal occasion of leading others into Error? how carefully ought they to examine matters before-hand, that they may not prove the Confident Assertors of False News, Lyes,
How cautious Therefore ought men to be in their public Instructions, nay in their Common Reports and Conferences, that they may not be the fatal occasion of leading Others into Error? how carefully ought they to examine matters beforehand, that they may not prove the Confident Assertors of False News, Lies,
and Scandals, which the Credulous Multitude are apt to swallow to the ruine of themselves, the Common-wealth, and the Church. In respect to the Common-wealth.
and Scandals, which the Credulous Multitude Are apt to swallow to the ruin of themselves, the Commonwealth, and the Church. In respect to the Commonwealth.
What an heinous offence is it for men of Wit and Parts, to vent any colourable pretences for Sedition? to extol the happiness of other Kingdoms with a Factious Eloquence,
What an heinous offence is it for men of Wit and Parts, to vent any colourable pretences for Sedition? to extol the happiness of other Kingdoms with a Factious Eloquence,
and erect new Schemes of Government contrary to what is already most wisely and providentially established amongst us? for although such Discourses in themselves may be very raw and inconsistent,
and erect new Schemes of Government contrary to what is already most wisely and providentially established among us? for although such Discourses in themselves may be very raw and inconsistent,
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Whereas, if men were willing to converse like Faithful Subjects, they would often take occasion to declare the excellency of their own Laws and Government, the noble Exploits of their Ancestors in the defence of the Crown,
Whereas, if men were willing to converse like Faithful Subject's, they would often take occasion to declare the excellency of their own Laws and Government, the noble Exploits of their Ancestors in the defence of the Crown,
even in the most peaceable and obedient times, but especially after a rebellious ferment has been long time sowring the Apprehensions and Passions of men.
even in the most peaceable and obedient times, but especially After a rebellious ferment has been long time souring the Apprehensions and Passion of men.
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Did men enter their Coffee-houses and their Taverns, their Assignations and their Feasts, with these preparatory Reflections, they would be more wary in their Censures, more deliberate in their Judgments, and harmless in all Events;
Did men enter their Coffeehouses and their Taverns, their Assignations and their Feasts, with these preparatory Reflections, they would be more wary in their Censures, more deliberate in their Judgments, and harmless in all Events;
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As in relation to Government, we are to promote nothing but Truth and Reality in our Communications; so we should be especially concern'd to carry the same circumspection with us in all matters of Religion; where Fraud and Artifice are never to be endured.
As in Relation to Government, we Are to promote nothing but Truth and Reality in our Communications; so we should be especially concerned to carry the same circumspection with us in all matters of Religion; where Fraud and Artifice Are never to be endured.
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For the plain Truths of Religion are able to shift of themselves; and scarce ever fail, but when men undertake to prop them with their Additional Cunning.
For the plain Truths of Religion Are able to shift of themselves; and scarce ever fail, but when men undertake to prop them with their Additional Cunning.
for it was that which chac'd away the shadows of Superstition, and discovered the Foundations of Real Piety; it was that which brought an amazing light,
for it was that which chaced away the shadows of Superstition, and discovered the Foundations of Real Piety; it was that which brought an amazing Light,
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an unexpected day into the dark Cloysters of Legends, and Relicks, and forged Miracles; Men were presently ashamed of the gross Cousenage they had promoted;
an unexpected day into the dark Cloisters of Legends, and Relics, and forged Miracles; Men were presently ashamed of the gross Cozenage they had promoted;
For it must be acknowledged that many have abused the Reformation, by their too Scrupulous and Endless Enquiries; who because they were once impos'd upon, grow unreasonably suspicious, dread a cheat in every Article of their Faith;
For it must be acknowledged that many have abused the Reformation, by their too Scrupulous and Endless Enquiries; who Because they were once imposed upon, grow unreasonably suspicious, dread a cheat in every Article of their Faith;
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'Tis ordinary indeed for New Discoveries at any time, to raise an Ʋnseasonable Curiosity, but then 'tis as easie to mark it for a common Error, and avoid it:
It's ordinary indeed for New Discoveries At any time, to raise an Ʋnseasonable Curiosity, but then it's as easy to mark it for a Common Error, and avoid it:
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and to look upon all loose and Academical Doubtings in Religion, as the Leprosie and Plague of Conversation, which will eat deeper than most are aware of,
and to look upon all lose and Academical Doubtings in Religion, as the Leprosy and Plague of Conversation, which will eat Deeper than most Are aware of,
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'Tis not to be endur'd, that those who profess themselves Men, and Christians, and Reformed Christians, should favour any Objections against the Existence of a God, the Immortality of the Soul, a Judgment to come,
It's not to be endured, that those who profess themselves Men, and Christians, and Reformed Christians, should favour any Objections against the Existence of a God, the Immortality of the Soul, a Judgement to come,
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and that the Original was to be expected only from Truth and Nature: and behold we have received it from the God of Truth and Nature, who came to make us more like Doves than Serpents, more Just than Cunning;
and that the Original was to be expected only from Truth and Nature: and behold we have received it from the God of Truth and Nature, who Come to make us more like Dove than Serpents, more Just than Cunning;
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to lessen their esteem of Temporal Advantages, to acquaint them with the Riches of his Mercy, to tell them of Treasures worth all their Industry and Care, to inspire them with the most generous Principles of doing all the good that lies within their reach,
to lessen their esteem of Temporal Advantages, to acquaint them with the Riches of his Mercy, to tell them of Treasures worth all their Industry and Care, to inspire them with the most generous Principles of doing all the good that lies within their reach,
Wherefore all Cheating, Lying, Dissimulation, and over-reaching one another in Bargains and Contracts, is directly contrary to the Righteousness of the Gospel, which has not onely confirm'd the Laws of Natural Right, the Rules of Civil Justice, and the more excellent precepts of Morality; but has added stricter Measures of its own,
Wherefore all Cheating, Lying, Dissimulation, and overreaching one Another in Bargains and Contracts, is directly contrary to the Righteousness of the Gospel, which has not only confirmed the Laws of Natural Right, the Rules of Civil justice, and the more excellent Precepts of Morality; but has added Stricter Measures of its own,
And nothing seem'd a greater care with the Apostle St. Paul, than that men might adorn their Christian Profession, by shewing the admirable influence it had upon them in those lawful States and Callings in which it found them engag'd.
And nothing seemed a greater care with the Apostle Saint Paul, than that men might adorn their Christian Profession, by showing the admirable influence it had upon them in those lawful States and Callings in which it found them engaged.
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but Business, Commerce, and Trade, give clear and obvious Testimonies of mens Hearts and Natures, of the falseness or sincerity of their Intentions and Designs:
but Business, Commerce, and Trade, give clear and obvious Testimonies of men's Hearts and Nature's, of the falseness or sincerity of their Intentions and Designs:
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for they will never think the Christian Religion better than their own, unless they are well assur'd by mens Practices, that it injoyns more Honesty than theirs:
for they will never think the Christian Religion better than their own, unless they Are well assured by men's Practices, that it enjoins more Honesty than theirs:
Wherefore all those may be said to offend highly against Christian Conversation, who make it their business to endamage their Neighbours by crafty and specious pretences;
Wherefore all those may be said to offend highly against Christian Conversation, who make it their business to endamage their Neighbours by crafty and specious pretences;
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and that in these little Societies here on Earth it nearly concerns us, that we no ways unfit our selves for that Everlasting Society which we expect in the highest Heavens.
and that in these little Societies Here on Earth it nearly concerns us, that we not ways unfit our selves for that Everlasting Society which we expect in the highest Heavens.
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It is a good Rule that is laid down by some Moralists, that in our most familiar Converse, we should often reflect on the Dignitie and Prerogative of Man, that our Thoughts might be awaken'd to noble Designs,
It is a good Rule that is laid down by Some Moralists, that in our most familiar Converse, we should often reflect on the Dignity and Prerogative of Man, that our Thoughts might be awakened to noble Designs,
But we that are Christians, are able to raise this Rule higher, by carrying our thoughts beyond the present Dignity of our Nature, to the expectation of that Glory to which through Faith and Obedience it may be advanced:
But we that Are Christians, Are able to raise this Rule higher, by carrying our thoughts beyond the present Dignity of our Nature, to the expectation of that Glory to which through Faith and obedience it may be advanced:
let us think what a gravity and seriousness becomes those who acknowledge themselves to be always in the presence of God, always contending for a Crown,
let us think what a gravity and seriousness becomes those who acknowledge themselves to be always in the presence of God, always contending for a Crown,
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and to be endued with Souls capable of Thoughts and Affections that immediately relate to those concerns that are Infinite and Eternal. And although we are not bound to keep up these reflections continually in their full Solemnity, but may sometimes unbend to an innocent refreshment,
and to be endued with Souls capable of Thoughts and Affections that immediately relate to those concerns that Are Infinite and Eternal. And although we Are not bound to keep up these reflections continually in their full Solemnity, but may sometime unbend to an innocent refreshment,
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yet ought their Authority and awe to be so Habitual to us, as to put a check to all extravagancies and excesses, to all foolish Talking and Jesting, which are not convenient:
yet ought their authority and awe to be so Habitual to us, as to put a check to all extravagancies and Excesses, to all foolish Talking and Jesting, which Are not convenient:
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There are two Extremes relating to this Rule, which require some reflection. The first is concerning those who will hardly allow of any other Discourse in company,
There Are two Extremes relating to this Rule, which require Some reflection. The First is Concerning those who will hardly allow of any other Discourse in company,
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but what is purely Religious: the other concerns those, who make it their whole business to be vain and trivial, and count nothing so uncourtly as a solid and a serious Temper.
but what is purely Religious: the other concerns those, who make it their Whole business to be vain and trivial, and count nothing so uncourtly as a solid and a serious Temper.
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Whereas all that are judicious must allow, that there are certain things which ought to be more especially priviledged from all Satyrical and Scoffing Wit, such as Religion, Matters of State, Great persons and Magistrates, any mans present business of importance, his Reputation and Credit,
Whereas all that Are judicious must allow, that there Are certain things which ought to be more especially privileged from all Satyrical and Scoffing Wit, such as Religion, Matters of State, Great Persons and Magistrates, any men present business of importance, his Reputation and Credit,
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There are indeed some Mens Vices which are above the Authority, and some Mens Humours which are below the notice of Laws; and these seem to have given the first rise to sharp and Comical Reflections:
There Are indeed Some Men's Vices which Are above the authority, and Some Men's Humours which Are below the notice of Laws; and these seem to have given the First rise to sharp and Comical Reflections:
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it would be the wisest way to avoid all such manner of Jesting, which even Aristotle has defined to be but Witty Contumely: There are requir'd many Limitations, many Restrictions,
it would be the Wisest Way to avoid all such manner of Jesting, which even Aristotle has defined to be but Witty Contumely: There Are required many Limitations, many Restrictions,
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whereas True Wit is such as is founded on strict Virtue and Morality; 'tis a cheerful vivacity of good thoughts and Expressions, which offends no one, and which every one favours:
whereas True Wit is such as is founded on strict Virtue and Morality; it's a cheerful vivacity of good thoughts and Expressions, which offends no one, and which every one favours:
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as is Ʋncleanness: When St. Paul gives us at any time a long Catalogue of sins, almost half of them spring from this Head: It was so prevailing in the Heathen world, about our Saviours time, that it had not only corrupted their Manners, but their Laws too,
as is Ʋncleanness: When Saint Paul gives us At any time a long Catalogue of Sins, almost half of them spring from this Head: It was so prevailing in the Heathen world, about our Saviors time, that it had not only corrupted their Manners, but their Laws too,
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and had crept into the most solemn Ceremonies of their Religion; and an unclean spirit was then an Emphatical Title for the Devil, who was worshipped by his Votaries with all the detestable filthiness of Body and Mind,
and had crept into the most solemn Ceremonies of their Religion; and an unclean Spirit was then an Emphatical Title for the devil, who was worshipped by his Votaries with all the detestable filthiness of Body and Mind,
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and I believe there are few Histories, but will acquaint us of a most notorious Lewdness in all sorts of Men and Women, which was as a forerunner to every Horrible Calamity that befel a whole Nation. Even its immediate punishment in this life,
and I believe there Are few Histories, but will acquaint us of a most notorious lewdness in all sorts of Men and Women, which was as a forerunner to every Horrible Calamity that befell a Whole nation. Even its immediate punishment in this life,
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as it many times happens to single persons and Families, seems to be more than Natural, and to be inflicted by a Divine Vengeance: for it often brings a present Disease,
as it many times happens to single Persons and Families, seems to be more than Natural, and to be inflicted by a Divine Vengeance: for it often brings a present Disease,
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how is Lasciviousness become the very Character of the Age? the practice or the pretence, the real or the vain-glorious sin of the highest and the lowest amongst us!
how is Lasciviousness become the very Character of the Age? the practice or the pretence, the real or the vainglorious since of the highest and the lowest among us!
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but when others talk Lewdly, let us pray inwardly; what they call Comedy, let us represent to our selves as the deepest Tragedy; and let Impure Flames put us in mind of the Fire and brimstone, that fell on Sodom and Gomorrah.
but when Others talk Lewdly, let us pray inwardly; what they call Comedy, let us represent to our selves as the Deepest Tragedy; and let Impure Flames put us in mind of the Fire and brimstone, that fell on Sodom and Gomorrah.
and by which he does not onely avoid those greater Scandals which may provoke, but those lesser Indecencies that may offend. 'Tis a prudent observation of those Ceremonious Addresses, that Place,
and by which he does not only avoid those greater Scandals which may provoke, but those lesser Indecencies that may offend. It's a prudent observation of those Ceremonious Addresses, that Place,
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Yet I humbly beg leave to observe a little further, That Conversation, when it is truly Genteel and Complaisant, is onely an obliging Scene of Kindness and Modesty, a peculiar shine of virtuous Inclinations,
Yet I humbly beg leave to observe a little further, That Conversation, when it is truly Genteel and Complaisant, is only an obliging Scene of Kindness and Modesty, a peculiar shine of virtuous Inclinations,
or a making Good Nature most visible, grateful, and lovely. And although this cannot be so takingly effected without some fashionable Ceremonies; yet when all is done, solid Virtue is the most lasting Ornament of Conversation,
or a making Good Nature most visible, grateful, and lovely. And although this cannot be so takingly effected without Some fashionable Ceremonies; yet when all is done, solid Virtue is the most lasting Ornament of Conversation,
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Where there is substantial Honesty, all things are in a manner Becoming, and where that is wanting, the finest Language of Affection is but emptiness and dissimulation;
Where there is substantial Honesty, all things Are in a manner Becoming, and where that is wanting, the Finest Language of Affection is but emptiness and dissimulation;
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Lastly, Whatsoever things are of good Report, or deserve the Approbation of the Prudent and the Virtuous, ought to be promoted in our common Conversation.
Lastly, Whatsoever things Are of good Report, or deserve the Approbation of the Prudent and the Virtuous, ought to be promoted in our Common Conversation.
And I know nothing that has a better claim to this Character, than your present Design of laying a foundation for perpetual Charity, by bestowing a Christian Education,
And I know nothing that has a better claim to this Character, than your present Design of laying a Foundation for perpetual Charity, by bestowing a Christian Education,
they carry such a light and such an influence with them, as will make the most covetous Heart unfold it self, to receive the reflected warmth and glory of a well-plac'd Alms.
they carry such a Light and such an influence with them, as will make the most covetous Heart unfold it self, to receive the reflected warmth and glory of a well-placed Alms.
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'Tis by your Emulation in such discreet Acts of Charity as these, that you bring Honour to your Religion, to your Nation, to your City, to your County, to your Persons and Families.
It's by your Emulation in such discreet Acts of Charity as these, that you bring Honour to your Religion, to your nation, to your city, to your County, to your Persons and Families.
and it may be quicken'd by a moderate regard to Reputation and Praise, for 'tis the Apostles Motive in the Text. If there be any such thing as Virtue allow'd of in the World let Charity be esteemed such:
and it may be quickened by a moderate regard to Reputation and Praise, for it's the Apostles Motive in the Text. If there be any such thing as Virtue allowed of in the World let Charity be esteemed such:
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If there be any Praise, any Generosity, or Greatness of Soul, any Joy or Satisfaction in the voices of deserved Honour, let them prompt you forward to the most Commendable Acts of Charity.
If there be any Praise, any Generosity, or Greatness of Soul, any Joy or Satisfaction in the voices of deserved Honour, let them prompt you forward to the most Commendable Acts of Charity.
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Though Honour ought never to be the principal motive to any Christian Duty, yet nothing more justly challenges the second place, or more illustriously fills it:
Though Honour ought never to be the principal motive to any Christian Duty, yet nothing more justly challenges the second place, or more illustriously fills it:
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and if ever we expect a Reformation by ordinary means in this particular branch of Christianity, it must begin from Men of parts and fashion, from such as You.
and if ever we expect a Reformation by ordinary means in this particular branch of Christianity, it must begin from Men of parts and fashion, from such as You.
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for whatever was good, commendable, and praise-worthy in any of their Religions, Laws, and Philosophies; whatever was true, was just, decent, pure, whatever was lovely and of good report in any of these, all that is contain'd in our Christianity; all that, and more.
for whatever was good, commendable, and praiseworthy in any of their Religions, Laws, and Philosophies; whatever was true, was just, decent, pure, whatever was lovely and of good report in any of these, all that is contained in our Christianity; all that, and more.
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and before every undertaking, let us examine whether the action be becoming one who professes the Gospel of Christ, the highest Rule of perfection that was ever given to Humane Nature.
and before every undertaking, let us examine whither the actium be becoming one who Professes the Gospel of christ, the highest Rule of perfection that was ever given to Humane Nature.
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let modesty, friendship and reverence of all things Sacred; let Charity, Loyalty, and whatever things are of good report, be the continual ornament of your Christian Conversation.
let modesty, friendship and Reverence of all things Sacred; let Charity, Loyalty, and whatever things Are of good report, be the continual ornament of your Christian Conversation.
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and let not the Freedom of this present Festival heap up new matter for to-morrows Humiliation, and the following Season of Sorrow and Repentance. FINIS.
and let not the Freedom of this present Festival heap up new matter for tomorrows Humiliation, and the following Season of Sorrow and Repentance. FINIS.
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