Reflections upon the conduct of human life with reference to the study of learning and knowledge : in a letter to the excellent lady, the Lady Masham / by John Norris ... ; to which is annex'd a visitation sermon, by the same author.
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This Demand of our Lord was not so high as were St. Peter 's former Professions and Pretensions. This warm and Zealous Apostle had always profess'd a more than ordinary Adhesion to his Lord and Master,
This Demand of our Lord was not so high as were Saint Peter is former Professions and Pretensions. This warm and Zealous Apostle had always professed a more than ordinary Adhesion to his Lord and Master,
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and pretended to as great a Supremacy of Love, as his Successours do of Knowledge and Iurisdiction. He seem'd to be among the Apostles what the Seraphim are among the Angels, to out-shine and out-burn not this or that vulgar Disciple only,
and pretended to as great a Supremacy of Love, as his Successors do of Knowledge and Jurisdiction. He seemed to be among the Apostles what the Seraphim Are among the Angels, to outshine and out-burn not this or that Vulgar Disciple only,
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but the whole Apostolical Order in Zeal, Courage, and Flames of Divine Love. For no less can that Eminent Profession of his import, Tho all Men should be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.
but the Whole Apostolical Order in Zeal, Courage, and Flames of Divine Love. For no less can that Eminent Profession of his import, Though all Men should be offended Because of thee, yet will I never be offended.
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But not having made good his high Pretensions, our Lord now puts the Question to him in terms more moderate than those wherein he had before voluntarily boasted of his own Fidelity;
But not having made good his high Pretensions, our Lord now puts the Question to him in terms more moderate than those wherein he had before voluntarily boasted of his own Fidis;
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and whereas he had before made shew of a Superlative Love beyond All the Disciples, our Lord only asks him this Modest Question, Lovest thou me more than these ?
and whereas he had before made show of a Superlative Love beyond All the Disciples, our Lord only asks him this Modest Question, Lovest thou me more than these?
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The good Apostle having now partly from the late experiment of his own frailty, and partly from the manner of our Lords Question, learnt more Humility and Modesty, returns such an Answer as was short not only of his former Professions, but even of the Question too.
The good Apostle having now partly from the late experiment of his own frailty, and partly from the manner of our lords Question, learned more Humility and Modesty, returns such an Answer as was short not only of his former Professions, but even of the Question too.
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Our Lord takes the Answer, and does not at all question the Truth and Sincerity of it, only he gives him a Test whereby it might be tried and justified, both before God, himself and the World, by subjoining this Illative Command, feed my Lambs, as it is in the Text,
Our Lord Takes the Answer, and does not At all question the Truth and Sincerity of it, only he gives him a Test whereby it might be tried and justified, both before God, himself and the World, by subjoining this Illative Command, feed my Lambs, as it is in the Text,
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This whole intercourse between our Lord and St. Peter, may I conceive, as to the full stress and scope of it, fitly be reduced to this short Hypothetical sceme of speech, If thou lovest me, feed my sheep.
This Whole intercourse between our Lord and Saint Peter, may I conceive, as to the full stress and scope of it, fitly be reduced to this short Hypothetical sceme of speech, If thou Lovest me, feed my sheep.
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First the great Love of our Lord Christ to his Church, which he here calls his Lambs, and his Sheep, which he here commands St. Peter as he loved him to feed,
First the great Love of our Lord christ to his Church, which he Here calls his Lambs, and his Sheep, which he Here commands Saint Peter as he loved him to feed,
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Secondly, I shall consider the Command here given, and shew the great obligation that lies upon all spiritual Pastors and Guides of Souls to feed this flock of Christ which is so dearly beloved by him.
Secondly, I shall Consider the Command Here given, and show the great obligation that lies upon all spiritual Pastors and Guides of Souls to feed this flock of christ which is so dearly Beloved by him.
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if there be any Love that has Breadth and Length, and Depth, and Heighth, if there be any Love that passes Knowledge, if there be any love that is stronger than Death, and dearer than Life, if there be any, lastly, that is truly wonderful, and that passes love not only of Women, but of the whole Creation, 'tis this Love of our Lord to his Church.
if there be any Love that has Breadth and Length, and Depth, and Height, if there be any Love that passes Knowledge, if there be any love that is Stronger than Death, and Dearer than Life, if there be any, lastly, that is truly wondered, and that passes love not only of Women, but of the Whole Creation, it's this Love of our Lord to his Church.
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If there be any words that can reach it, they must be such as St. Paul heard in his Rapture, strange words, NONLATINALPHABET words that cannot be pronounced by an Human Tongue,
If there be any words that can reach it, they must be such as Saint Paul herd in his Rapture, strange words, words that cannot be pronounced by an Human Tongue,
But however, that we may take some Measure of that which really has none, and be able to frame some Notion of this Love of Christ, which as the Apostle tells us passes knowledge, we will exhibit a Prospect of it in a Double Light ;
But however, that we may take Some Measure of that which really has none, and be able to frame Some Notion of this Love of christ, which as the Apostle tells us passes knowledge, we will exhibit a Prospect of it in a Double Light;
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First, in those verbal Representations which the Scripture gives of it, and Secondly, in those real and actual Proofs whereby Christ himself has exprest this his most excellent, and otherwise Incredible Love.
First, in those verbal Representations which the Scripture gives of it, and Secondly, in those real and actual Proofs whereby christ himself has expressed this his most excellent, and otherwise Incredible Love.
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But there are three things more especially, in the description of which the Holy Spirit seems to Labour, and be at a Stand for Expression. And these are the Glories of Heaven, the Miseries of Hell, and the Love of Christ to his Church. These the Scripture represents under all the variety of Symbols, Figures and Images that can be supplied either from the Intellectual or Material World;
But there Are three things more especially, in the description of which the Holy Spirit seems to Labour, and be At a Stand for Expression. And these Are the Glories of Heaven, the Misery's of Hell, and the Love of christ to his Church. These the Scripture represents under all the variety of Symbols, Figures and Images that can be supplied either from the Intellectual or Material World;
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that so what is wanting in each single Representation, might be made up from the Multitude and Combination of them, that if one should miss, another might strike us, to make if possible some impression of so strange and so concerning Truths upon the minds of Men.
that so what is wanting in each single Representation, might be made up from the Multitude and Combination of them, that if one should miss, Another might strike us, to make if possible Some impression of so strange and so Concerning Truths upon the minds of Men.
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than that either there should be so much Happiness in the Enjoyment of God, or so much misery in the Loss of him) so is it more frequently inculcated, and more strongly represented. So frequently inculcated is it, that were it not for the Mystery of the thing, and that there is no Tautology in Love, the Scripture would seem Chargeable with vain Repetitions. Every Page almost in Holy writ breathes forth this Mystery of Divine Love, and besides that, there is one whole Book particularly imploy'd in the representation of it, by all the Flowers and Delicacies of the most exalted Poetry;
than that either there should be so much Happiness in the Enjoyment of God, or so much misery in the Loss of him) so is it more frequently inculcated, and more strongly represented. So frequently inculcated is it, that were it not for the Mystery of the thing, and that there is no Tautology in Love, the Scripture would seem Chargeable with vain Repetitions. Every Page almost in Holy writ breathes forth this Mystery of Divine Love, and beside that, there is one Whole Book particularly employed in the representation of it, by all the Flowers and Delicacies of the most exalted Poetry;
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'Tis represented by that which is the most proper Effect, and the last End and Accomplishment of all Love, by Vnion. For there are three most admirable Unions proposed to our Faith in the Christian Religion.
It's represented by that which is the most proper Effect, and the last End and Accomplishment of all Love, by union. For there Are three most admirable Unions proposed to our Faith in the Christian Religion.
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For we cannot better represent the Union of Christ with his Church, than by the Hypostatic Vnion, or the Union of the NONLATINALPHABET with Human Nature.
For we cannot better represent the union of christ with his Church, than by the Hypostatic union, or the union of the with Human Nature.
For here also we meet with a new Theanthropy, a strange Composition of God and Man, two vastly different Substances, which without Confusion of either Natures or Properties, make up one and the same Body. For if Christ be Head of the Church, he is also one Body with it.
For Here also we meet with a new Theanthropy, a strange Composition of God and Man, two vastly different Substances, which without Confusion of either Nature's or Properties, make up one and the same Body. For if christ be Head of the Church, he is also one Body with it.
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Again, as in the Mystery of the Hypostatic union there is a Communication of Idioms or Properties whereby what primarily and abstractly belongs to one, may secondarily and concretely be attributed to the other,
Again, as in the Mystery of the Hypostatic Union there is a Communication of Idioms or Properties whereby what primarily and abstractly belongs to one, may secondarily and concretely be attributed to the other,
as that God is man, and man is God, so has Love introduced the like Communication between Christ and his Church, which may be said to be happy and glorified in Christ,
as that God is man, and man is God, so has Love introduced the like Communication between christ and his Church, which may be said to be happy and glorified in christ,
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Again, as in the Mystery of the Hypostatic union the Word uniting it self to Human Nature adorn'd and exalted it, not only by the Priviledge of so sacred a Confederacy,
Again, as in the Mystery of the Hypostatic Union the Word uniting it self to Human Nature adorned and exalted it, not only by the Privilege of so sacred a Confederacy,
and will never cease to do so, till at length he present her to himself a Glorious Church, without spot or blemish, and make her in some measure worthy of so great a Love, and so intimate an Vnion. For 'tis observable, that in Scripture Jesus Christ is set out as the Author and Dispencer of all Grace, to him is ascribed the Work of the Second as well as of the First Creation, from his fulness we all receive,
and will never cease to do so, till At length he present her to himself a Glorious Church, without spot or blemish, and make her in Some measure worthy of so great a Love, and so intimate an union. For it's observable, that in Scripture jesus christ is Set out as the Author and Dispenser of all Grace, to him is ascribed the Work of the Second as well as of the First Creation, from his fullness we all receive,
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Now there are but two sorts of Union in the World, Natural and Moral. And the Holy Spirit has made Choice of the Closest of each, whereby to Figure out to us the Union between Christ and his Church.
Now there Are but two sorts of union in the World, Natural and Moral. And the Holy Spirit has made Choice of the Closest of each, whereby to Figure out to us the union between christ and his Church.
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Thus again is he stiled the Bridegroom, and the Church honour'd with the Name of his Spouse. And because this Latter Figure carries in it more of sensible endearment,
Thus again is he styled the Bridegroom, and the Church honoured with the Name of his Spouse. And Because this Latter Figure carries in it more of sensible endearment,
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therefore is it of more frequent use, and withal of more Antient Date. For besides that Adam first open'd this Mystery, and by his Miraculous Marriage typified to us that of Christ with his Church, which came out of the Wounded Side of our Lord,
Therefore is it of more frequent use, and withal of more Ancient Date. For beside that Adam First opened this Mystery, and by his Miraculous Marriage typified to us that of christ with his Church, which Come out of the Wounded Side of our Lord,
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was it not enough, O Blessed Jesu, that thou wast one with the Father and Holy Spirit, in the Eternal Trinity? was it not enough that thou hadst made thy self one with our Mortal Flesh by assuming our Nature,
was it not enough, Oh Blessed Jesu, that thou wast one with the Father and Holy Spirit, in the Eternal Trinity? was it not enough that thou Hadst made thy self one with our Mortal Flesh by assuming our Nature,
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but that thou must yet heap Mystery upon Mystery, and as if thou wert not yet near enough allied to us, must also make thy self one with thy Church ? But such is thy Love to man as not to be contented with one single union with him? And so great thy Condescention as if thou need'st a Partner, to compleat thy Happiness,
but that thou must yet heap Mystery upon Mystery, and as if thou Wertenberg not yet near enough allied to us, must also make thy self one with thy Church? But such is thy Love to man as not to be contented with one single Union with him? And so great thy Condescension as if thou Needest a Partner, to complete thy Happiness,
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And therefore as we have hitherto represented the dearness between Christ and his Church, by that between the Head and the Members, and the Husband and Wife, so we may,
And Therefore as we have hitherto represented the dearness between christ and his Church, by that between the Head and the Members, and the Husband and Wife, so we may,
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and with better reason invert the Order, and propose the Former as an Example and Measure for both the Latter. And 'tis observable that St. Paul does so;
and with better reason invert the Order, and propose the Former as an Exampl and Measure for both the Latter. And it's observable that Saint Paul does so;
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For (to make the Prospect as short as maybe) was it not an amazing instance of Love for the great and ever Blessed God, who could neither be advantaged by our Happiness,
For (to make the Prospect as short as maybe) was it not an amazing instance of Love for the great and ever Blessed God, who could neither be advantaged by our Happiness,
since otherwise his obligations to his Redeemer being so much greater than those to his Creator, he would be very much divided and distracted in his returns of Love and Gratitude.
since otherwise his obligations to his Redeemer being so much greater than those to his Creator, he would be very much divided and distracted in his returns of Love and Gratitude.
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For 'twas then that he wept over Condemn'd Ierusalem, and bedew'd with Tears the Grave of Lazarus. 'Twas then that with desire he desired to Eat the Passover with his Disciples, instituted a perpetual Monument of Love, his Holy Supper,
For 'twas then that he wept over Condemned Ierusalem, and bedewed with Tears the Grave of Lazarus. 'Twas then that with desire he desired to Eat the Passover with his Disciples, instituted a perpetual Monument of Love, his Holy Supper,
'Twas then that he comforted his Disciples with the variety of the Heavenly Mansions, with a Declaration that he himself was the way, the Truth and the Life, with an assurance that their Prayers in his Name should be effectual, with a Promise of the Holy Spirit,
'Twas then that he comforted his Disciples with the variety of the Heavenly Mansions, with a Declaration that he himself was the Way, the Truth and the Life, with an assurance that their Prayers in his Name should be effectual, with a Promise of the Holy Spirit,
and with a Legacy of his own Peace, to compensate for the Tribulation they should meet with in the World. 'Twas then, lastly, that he recommended the state of his Apostles, together with his own Glorification, in one and the same Solemn Prayer to his Father, that he would preserve them in Unity and Truth,
and with a Legacy of his own Peace, to compensate for the Tribulation they should meet with in the World. 'Twas then, lastly, that he recommended the state of his Apostles, together with his own Glorification, in one and the same Solemn Prayer to his Father, that he would preserve them in Unity and Truth,
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And all this at a time when one would have thought his own concern should have been his only Meditation, and Fear his only Passion, for now was he within view of his amazing sufferings,
And all this At a time when one would have Thought his own concern should have been his only Meditation, and fear his only Passion, for now was he within view of his amazing sufferings,
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A Death (to say no more of it) of such strange Sorrow and Anguish, that the very Prospect of it put him into a Sweat of Blood, and the induring it made him complain of being deserted of his Father.
A Death (to say no more of it) of such strange Sorrow and Anguish, that the very Prospect of it put him into a Sweat of Blood, and the enduring it made him complain of being deserted of his Father.
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And then that his Redemption might prove effectual, after his Resurrection he gives Commission to his Disciples to go and publish it with its conditions throughout the world,
And then that his Redemption might prove effectual, After his Resurrection he gives Commission to his Disciples to go and publish it with its conditions throughout the world,
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and orders them all, as he does here St. Peter, to feed his Sheep. And lest the the Benefit of his Death should be again frustrated for want of Power to perform the conditions, presently after his Ascension he sent down the Spirit of consolation upon his Apostles,
and order them all, as he does Here Saint Peter, to feed his Sheep. And lest the the Benefit of his Death should be again frustrated for want of Power to perform the conditions, presently After his Ascension he sent down the Spirit of consolation upon his Apostles,
as he further shew'd by complaining in behalf of his Church, when from the midst of his Glory he said, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? Which words shew him as much concern'd for the wounds given to his Mystical, as for those he felt in his Natural Body.
as he further showed by complaining in behalf of his Church, when from the midst of his Glory he said, Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? Which words show him as much concerned for the wounds given to his Mystical, as for those he felt in his Natural Body.
And now since the Love of our Lord to his Church is so exceeding great, it certainly concerns all Christians, especially those whom he has intrusted with the Care of his Church to be alike minded.
And now since the Love of our Lord to his Church is so exceeding great, it Certainly concerns all Christians, especially those whom he has Entrusted with the Care of his Church to be alike minded.
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Which leads me in the Second place to consider the command here given, and to shew the great Obligation that lies upon all spiritual Pastors, to feed this flock of Christ which is so nearly beloved by him.
Which leads me in the Second place to Consider the command Here given, and to show the great Obligation that lies upon all spiritual Pastors, to feed this flock of christ which is so nearly Beloved by him.
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Feed my sheep, says our Lord to St. Peter, and in him to all the Pastors of the Christian Church, who are equally concerned both in the Command and in the Duty.
Feed my sheep, Says our Lord to Saint Peter, and in him to all the Pastors of the Christian Church, who Are equally concerned both in the Command and in the Duty.
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how affectionately our Lord loves his Church, and how dear her Interests are to him, that out of this his abundant Love, he has set apart a distinct Order of men on this very purpose, to promote and further her in the way of Salvation, that he has intrusted the care of her in their hands,
how affectionately our Lord loves his Church, and how dear her Interests Are to him, that out of this his abundant Love, he has Set apart a distinct Order of men on this very purpose, to promote and further her in the Way of Salvation, that he has Entrusted the care of her in their hands,
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that 'tis a Charge worthy their greatest care, for which there needs no other Argument than that 'tis committed to them, by him who knows the worth. of Souls;
that it's a Charge worthy their greatest care, for which there needs no other Argument than that it's committed to them, by him who knows the worth. of Souls;
This is enough, if duely weighed, to shew the Obligation of this command, and to conclude this part, were it not necessary to add something concerning the manner of discharging it.
This is enough, if duly weighed, to show the Obligation of this command, and to conclude this part, were it not necessary to add something Concerning the manner of discharging it.
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This is the First thing belonging to the Pastoral Office, and accordingly with this St. Paul begins his Admonition to his Son Timothy. I exhort therefore that first of all, Supplications, Prayers, Intercessions and giving Thanks be made for all Men.
This is the First thing belonging to the Pastoral Office, and accordingly with this Saint Paul begins his Admonition to his Son Timothy. I exhort Therefore that First of all, Supplications, Prayers, Intercessions and giving Thanks be made for all Men.
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And here their first care should be to Preach nothing but what is True. Secondly, to confine their Discourses to Vseful Truths, such as tend to the promotion of good Life, that which the Apostle calls the Truth which is after Godliness.
And Here their First care should be to Preach nothing but what is True. Secondly, to confine their Discourses to Useful Truths, such as tend to the promotion of good Life, that which the Apostle calls the Truth which is After Godliness.
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Thirdly, to deliver only Plain Truths. For there are many Truths which are highly useful and have a very Practical aspect when they are once understood, which are not so easie and obvious to be so.
Thirdly, to deliver only Plain Truths. For there Are many Truths which Are highly useful and have a very Practical aspect when they Are once understood, which Are not so easy and obvious to be so.
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And upon these two latter accounts we should not trouble our Unlearned Auditories, either with Thorny Questions and Knotty Controversies which in themselves have no Practical use,
And upon these two latter accounts we should not trouble our Unlearned Auditors, either with Thorny Questions and Knotty Controversies which in themselves have no Practical use,
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Nor is it enough that the Truths we Preach be Vseful and Plain, unless in the Fourth place they be deliver'd in a Plain and Intelligible Manner. For what signifies it that the things are in themselves Plain,
Nor is it enough that the Truths we Preach be Useful and Plain, unless in the Fourth place they be Delivered in a Plain and Intelligible Manner. For what signifies it that the things Are in themselves Plain,
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we are all ready enough to laugh at the Poor Frier for going about to Preach the Gospel to Beasts and Trees, and are not they alike ridiculous that order Discourses so as not to be understood by those that hear them? Don't these also Preach to Beasts and Trees ? We ought therefore to consult the Capacity of our Hearers,
we Are all ready enough to laugh At the Poor Frier for going about to Preach the Gospel to Beasts and Trees, and Are not they alike ridiculous that order Discourses so as not to be understood by those that hear them? Don't these also Preach to Beasts and Trees? We ought Therefore to consult the Capacity of our Hearers,
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And to this Plainness of Expression we would do well to join some degrees of Warmth and Concernedness. And this I rather recommend because there are some that affect a Cold, Dead, careless and heartless way of Delivery.
And to this Plainness of Expression we would do well to join Some Degrees of Warmth and Concernedness. And this I rather recommend Because there Are Some that affect a Cold, Dead, careless and heartless Way of Delivery.
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But certainly this has as little Decorum in it as it has of Devotion. For since the things we speak are supposed not only to be Truths, but Concerning and Important Truths, what can be more absurd than to see a Man deliver a Sermon as drily and indifferently,
But Certainly this has as little Decorum in it as it has of Devotion. For since the things we speak Are supposed not only to be Truths, but Concerning and Important Truths, what can be more absurd than to see a Man deliver a Sermon as dryly and indifferently,
You know the Story in Eusebius of the Heathen Philosopher coming into the Council of Nice, who was baffled into Christianity by the meer Warmth and Heartiness wherewith the good Old Man address'd him.
You know the Story in Eusebius of the Heathen Philosopher coming into the Council of Nicaenae, who was baffled into Christianity by the mere Warmth and Heartiness wherewith the good Old Man addressed him.
The next way whereby the Pastors of the Church are to Feed the Sheep of Christ, is by duely Administring to them the Holy Sacrament, which is their true Spiritual Food, the Manna that must sustain them in this Wilderness. This is the most proper way of Feeding them,
The next Way whereby the Pastors of the Church Are to Feed the Sheep of christ, is by duly Administering to them the Holy Sacrament, which is their true Spiritual Food, the Manna that must sustain them in this Wilderness. This is the most proper Way of Feeding them,
and that is by a good Example. Among the other Properties of a good Shepherd, our Saviour reckons this as one, that he goes before his Sheep, and leads them by his Steps, as well as with his Voice. There ought to be a Connexion between Hear and Do, but much more between Preach and Do. And he that is not careful of this,
and that is by a good Exampl. Among the other Properties of a good Shepherd, our Saviour reckons this as one, that he Goes before his Sheep, and leads them by his Steps, as well as with his Voice. There ought to be a Connexion between Hear and Do, but much more between Preach and Do. And he that is not careful of this,
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To be short (for I hope I need not inlarge, speaking to Wise Men) a good Preacher who is an ill Liver is such a Monster as cannot be Match'd in all Affrica. And for his State hereafter, I may leave it to be consider'd how great a Condemnation awaits him, whom not only the Book of God, and of Conscience, but even his own Sermons shall Judge at the last Day.
To be short (for I hope I need not enlarge, speaking to Wise Men) a good Preacher who is an ill Liver is such a Monster as cannot be Matched in all Africa. And for his State hereafter, I may leave it to be considered how great a Condemnation awaits him, whom not only the Book of God, and of Conscience, but even his own Sermons shall Judge At the last Day.
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to which however I think it necessary to add one thing more, and that is that we Feed them our selves, and not by Proxy, or Deputation. For out Lord does not say to St. Peter, do thou get some body to Feed my Sheep,
to which however I think it necessary to add one thing more, and that is that we Feed them our selves, and not by Proxy, or Deputation. For out Lord does not say to Saint Peter, do thou get Some body to Feed my Sheep,
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To speak out plainly what I intend, Non-residency is one of the greatest scandals of the Reform'd, yea of the Christian Religion, contrary to all Reason and Justice, as well as Primitive Practice.
To speak out plainly what I intend, Non-residency is one of the greatest scandals of the Reformed, yea of the Christian Religion, contrary to all Reason and justice, as well as Primitive Practice.
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Which leads me in the Third and Last place to consider the Connexion and Dependance that is between the Practice of this Command and the Love of Christ.
Which leads me in the Third and Last place to Consider the Connexion and Dependence that is between the Practice of this Command and the Love of christ.
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The Second Ground is, because the Person of Jesus Christ consisting of a Double Nature, God and Man, the Love of him must include the Love of his Humanity ;
The Second Ground is, Because the Person of jesus christ consisting of a Double Nature, God and Man, the Love of him must include the Love of his Humanity;
Upon these two Grounds it plainly appears that there is a strong Connexion between the Loving of Christ, and the Feeding of his Sheep, and that such Pastors as do not well discharge the Latter, have no right of pretending to the Former. This is the Test whereby both St. Peter 's and every Spiritual Pastor's affection to our Lord must be tried, If you Love me, Feed my Sheep.
Upon these two Grounds it plainly appears that there is a strong Connexion between the Loving of christ, and the Feeding of his Sheep, and that such Pastors as do not well discharge the Latter, have no right of pretending to the Former. This is the Test whereby both Saint Peter is and every Spiritual Pastors affection to our Lord must be tried, If you Love me, Feed my Sheep.
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Let me therefore exhort you all, as you Love our Lord Jesus Christ, and as you desire to be Loved and approv'd of by him, to a sincere and Conscientious Discharge of your Pastoral Duty, to take heed unto your selves and to all the Flock over which the Holy Ghost has made you Overseers, to Feed the Church of God, which he has purchased with his own Blood.
Let me Therefore exhort you all, as you Love our Lord jesus christ, and as you desire to be Loved and approved of by him, to a sincere and Conscientious Discharge of your Pastoral Duty, to take heed unto your selves and to all the Flock over which the Holy Ghost has made you Overseers, to Feed the Church of God, which he has purchased with his own Blood.
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Let me beseech you to consider what you are, and what you should be. What you are by your Character and Profession, and what you should be in the Exercise of it,
Let me beseech you to Consider what you Are, and what you should be. What you Are by your Character and Profession, and what you should be in the Exercise of it,
and therefore to take heed to your selves, to your Doctrine, and above all to your Publick Life and Conversation. For certainly it cannot be an Ordinary Measure of Religion that will serve our turn, who are concern'd not only to be Good, but Exemplary, and must Live well for others as well as for our selves, what therefore is Perfection in others, will be but strict Duty in us.
and Therefore to take heed to your selves, to your Doctrine, and above all to your Public Life and Conversation. For Certainly it cannot be an Ordinary Measure of Religion that will serve our turn, who Are concerned not only to be Good, but Exemplary, and must Live well for Others as well as for our selves, what Therefore is Perfection in Others, will be but strict Duty in us.
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The Devotion of our Ordinary days, ought to exceed that of their Festivals, and we should Live in as much Warmth of Religion as they Dye. NONLATINALPHABET In all things shewing thy self a Pattern of good Works, That's our Rule, we ought to be Patterns and Examples of a Holy and refined Conversation.
The Devotion of our Ordinary days, ought to exceed that of their Festivals, and we should Live in as much Warmth of Religion as they Die. In all things showing thy self a Pattern of good Works, That's our Rule, we ought to be Patterns and Examples of a Holy and refined Conversation.
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Let your Lamps therefore be always trimm'd, and your Lights always Burning, and that with such Brightness, as to shame those that will not be allured by the Glory of the Flame.
Let your Lamps Therefore be always trimmed, and your Lights always Burning, and that with such Brightness, as to shame those that will not be allured by the Glory of the Flame.
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And that you may the better do all this, let me desire you all frequently and seriously to Meditate upon the Excellent Example of the great and good Shepherd Christ Jesus, whose Life was wholly imploy'd, and at last laid down for the good of his Sheep.
And that you may the better do all this, let me desire you all frequently and seriously to Meditate upon the Excellent Exampl of the great and good Shepherd christ jesus, whose Life was wholly employed, and At last laid down for the good of his Sheep.
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I pray you (My Reverend Brethren) consider this and all that has been said, that so when this great Shepherd shall return to visit his Flock, you may all give up the same Account to him, that he did to his Father, Those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost. Amen. FINIS.
I pray you (My Reverend Brothers) Consider this and all that has been said, that so when this great Shepherd shall return to visit his Flock, you may all give up the same Account to him, that he did to his Father, Those that thou Gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost. Amen. FINIS.
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