WE need not wonder that vice should engross a great parcel of the world, if we consider that we are all endowed with a freedom of will, which may easily be perverted by the flattering enjoyment that an unlawful action does present.
WE need not wonder that vice should engross a great parcel of the world, if we Consider that we Are all endowed with a freedom of will, which may Easily be perverted by the flattering enjoyment that an unlawful actium does present.
It has been already, and will always be the constant humour of every Generation that passes, to complain of its own Times as the latter Dayes, as the dregs of an Iron Age which by a vast disproportion has outlasted the other three of a purer metal.
It has been already, and will always be the constant humour of every Generation that passes, to complain of its own Times as the latter Days, as the dregs of an Iron Age which by a vast disproportion has outlasted the other three of a Purer metal.
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But now many abroad embrace Immorality as a profession; transact it in the face of the world without the least remorse; study the highest provocation; boast of their horrid attempts;
But now many abroad embrace Immorality as a profession; transact it in the face of the world without the least remorse; study the highest provocation; boast of their horrid attempts;
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use the inspired Volume as a Topick, from whence they raise their unsavoury wit: They brandish some pitiful objections against Religion, which have been confuted a thousand times:
use the inspired Volume as a Topic, from whence they raise their unsavoury wit: They brandish Some pitiful objections against Religion, which have been confuted a thousand times:
Now although the exposing of their rashness may seem a subject improper for an Auditory, that expresses so much devotion as to fill these sacred places;
Now although the exposing of their rashness may seem a Subject improper for an Auditory, that Expresses so much devotion as to fill these sacred places;
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I shall therefore for the entertainment here, endeavour to shew the mischief to which that Counsel betrays, the dismal mansion to which that way does lead,
I shall Therefore for the entertainment Here, endeavour to show the mischief to which that Counsel betrays, the dismal mansion to which that Way does led,
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which for the clearer Method I shall distinguish into these two Parts, levelling the one against a dissolute, the other against a profane kind of life:
which for the clearer Method I shall distinguish into these two Parts, levelling the one against a dissolute, the other against a profane kind of life:
by which every sinking faction supports its credit, whilst by a strict observance of what is equally enforced by all, they draw the simple into their remote and more dangerous Tenets.
by which every sinking faction supports its credit, while by a strict observance of what is equally Enforced by all, they draw the simple into their remote and more dangerous Tenets.
as many countries as we survey, so many concurring suffrages we may gather up. None ever exercised a Religion, who did not place in sobriety the most proper Service:
as many countries as we survey, so many concurring suffrages we may gather up. None ever exercised a Religion, who did not place in sobriety the most proper Service:
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We frame as evident a conception of good and evil, as of like or unlike, simple or compound; and are as fully perswaded that we must avoid the one and pursue the other, as that the whole does exceed the part: both advanced beyond further proof.
We frame as evident a conception of good and evil, as of like or unlike, simple or compound; and Are as Fully persuaded that we must avoid the one and pursue the other, as that the Whole does exceed the part: both advanced beyond further proof.
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How stupendious a piece of folly does the Dissolute commit, who neglects what is commended by an Universal consent? who stifly adheres to a certain sect of Opinions, who fondly observes the little Punctilio's that discriminate his Party,
How stupendious a piece of folly does the Dissolute commit, who neglects what is commended by an Universal consent? who stiffly adheres to a certain sect of Opinions, who fondly observes the little Punctilio's that discriminate his Party,
and which has been the onely point preserved entire from the least dispute? He is not onely involved in the fortune of his own Sect, not onely in danger from the falseness of his own Religion:
and which has been the only point preserved entire from the least dispute? He is not only involved in the fortune of his own Sect, not only in danger from the falseness of his own Religion:
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for which they rather assume a pride, as if they had a greater sagacity then their neighbours, that they are not deluded with the common Imposture, which has so long abused the world.
for which they rather assume a pride, as if they had a greater sagacity then their neighbours, that they Are not deluded with the Common Imposture, which has so long abused the world.
and then make shipwrack concerning the Faith, in Saint Paul's language? then shake off Religion when 'tis their Interest there should be none? lest any relenting thoughts should disturb their sober and melancholly intervals,
and then make shipwreck Concerning the Faith, in Saint Paul's language? then shake off Religion when it's their Interest there should be none? lest any relenting thoughts should disturb their Sobrium and melancholy intervals,
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who give the first instance of their apprehension in naughtiness, and by a corruption of mind imbibed through the example of others, draw on a Maturity sooner then Nature ever intended.
who give the First instance of their apprehension in naughtiness, and by a corruption of mind imbibed through the Exampl of Others, draw on a Maturity sooner then Nature ever intended.
And can we imagine these have fully discussed the merits of the cause? or are they indeed fit to decide the question concerning Religion? Can they have weighed every demonstration? or examined each consequence? If we would presume to debate it, we must first furnish our heads with all parts of Learning;
And can we imagine these have Fully discussed the merits of the cause? or Are they indeed fit to decide the question Concerning Religion? Can they have weighed every demonstration? or examined each consequence? If we would presume to debate it, we must First furnish our Heads with all parts of Learning;
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A huge acuteness in Philosophy, a vast reading in History and Philology must conspire in such an enterprise, the preparing of which would take up the largest portion of our time.
A huge acuteness in Philosophy, a vast reading in History and Philology must conspire in such an enterprise, the preparing of which would take up the Largest portion of our time.
which one would avoid even where no other mischief could follow but a bare mistake? And how much more to build on so weak a Foundation, a resolution of life, on which depends an Eternal concern? It is therefore the hope of a freedome from Rule, of a security from a troubled Conscience that diminishes the Faith.
which one would avoid even where no other mischief could follow but a bore mistake? And how much more to built on so weak a Foundation, a resolution of life, on which depends an Eternal concern? It is Therefore the hope of a freedom from Rule, of a security from a troubled Conscience that diminishes the Faith.
perhaps the heat of youth, the briskness of spirit, and constant diversion of our mind by some disorder or other may stifle, may lull asleep our Reason, may induce a kind of stupidity:
perhaps the heat of youth, the briskness of Spirit, and constant diversion of our mind by Some disorder or other may stifle, may lull asleep our Reason, may induce a kind of stupidity:
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But vvhen either sickness shall interrupt or age quite abolish our pleasures, how then shall we secure our amazing thoughts? The advantage which beguiled us before, will cease,
But when either sickness shall interrupt or age quite Abolah our pleasures, how then shall we secure our amazing thoughts? The advantage which beguiled us before, will cease,
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we shall sadly perceive upon how prejudiced a ground we proceeded before: we shall understand the certainty of that, which with such confidence we lately derided;
we shall sadly perceive upon how prejudiced a ground we proceeded before: we shall understand the certainty of that, which with such confidence we lately derided;
suppose we should grant ten nay an hundred to one on their side against Religion, which is more then their boldest patrons ever assumed, who could never drive it higher then an even ballance, or a faint possibility there might perhaps be none.
suppose we should grant ten nay an hundred to one on their side against Religion, which is more then their Boldest Patrons ever assumed, who could never drive it higher then an even balance, or a faint possibility there might perhaps be none.
And then having behaved our selves well, with what chearsulness shall we resign our breath at last in that saying of Socrates, which indeed he spoke not so much out of distrust,
And then having behaved our selves well, with what chearsulness shall we resign our breath At last in that saying of Socrates, which indeed he spoke not so much out of distrust,
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Novv I appeal to the meanest judgement, vvhether the various sorts of intemperance do not corrupt the habit of our Health, accelerate our decay, and hasten our dissolution.
Now I appeal to the Meanest judgement, whether the various sorts of intemperance do not corrupt the habit of our Health, accelerate our decay, and hasten our dissolution.
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The Eternal and immutable reason is, that vve are bound to preserve our selves in that state of Beings vvherein vve are placed, till it pleases God to dismiss us:
The Eternal and immutable reason is, that we Are bound to preserve our selves in that state of Beings wherein we Are placed, till it Pleases God to dismiss us:
He indeed roundly proclaims it our best and noblest design to gratifie our sence, and thought the most sottish and beastly pleasure agreeable enough in its self to that purpose:
He indeed roundly proclaims it our best and Noblest Design to gratify our sense, and Thought the most sottish and beastly pleasure agreeable enough in its self to that purpose:
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I would represent to him, that seeing it is the same pains to follow Vertue out of a politick consideration as it is upon a more generous account, what a huge and monstrous folly must it be to disclaim the hopes or venture the success in another world.
I would represent to him, that seeing it is the same pains to follow Virtue out of a politic consideration as it is upon a more generous account, what a huge and monstrous folly must it be to disclaim the hope's or venture the success in Another world.
And this I must accuse first, as the most repugnant in the world to the Genius, the most contrary to the spirit which the least grain of goodness or sence of Religion does induce.
And this I must accuse First, as the most repugnant in the world to the Genius, the most contrary to the Spirit which the least grain of Goodness or sense of Religion does induce.
For when we consider a supreme Being placed above us, adorned with all excellency, and invested with a compleat happiness, there springs naturally within our mind an honour for him;
For when we Consider a supreme Being placed above us, adorned with all excellency, and invested with a complete happiness, there springs naturally within our mind an honour for him;
But then further recollecting that he raised the stately fabrick of the Universe, that he imparted to us our existence and can with the same breath recall it again,
But then further recollecting that he raised the stately fabric of the Universe, that he imparted to us our existence and can with the same breath Recall it again,
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Now Honour and Reverence consist onely in a separation from vulgar usage, in setting a greater value upon, in retaining more veneration for one then we commonly do for others.
Now Honour and reverence consist only in a separation from Vulgar usage, in setting a greater valve upon, in retaining more veneration for one then we commonly do for Others.
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And when applied to a Person, we express the signs of it by a serious mentioning his name with some adjunct of praise, by putting a restraint upon our selves in his presence, by keeping our distance, by addressing to him in a solemn manner:
And when applied to a Person, we express the Signs of it by a serious mentioning his name with Some adjunct of praise, by putting a restraint upon our selves in his presence, by keeping our distance, by addressing to him in a solemn manner:
What then shall we think of the profane who lays these enclosures open? who distinguishes not between Sacred and Common? A wicked life may disgrace Religion,
What then shall we think of the profane who lays these enclosures open? who Distinguishes not between Sacred and Common? A wicked life may disgrace Religion,
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when it slips so often out of our mouths as we discern it not our selves? But how much higher does the scorner fly, who is not content to cast off his respect,
when it slips so often out of our mouths as we discern it not our selves? But how much higher does the scorner fly, who is not content to cast off his respect,
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unless he derides what he should adore? who will put an indignity upon God himself, rather then loose a jest? whom the innumerable ldiotisms and Proverbs of our tongue, suffice not to dash one against the other in his little pretences to wit,
unless he derides what he should adore? who will put an indignity upon God himself, rather then lose a jest? whom the innumerable ldiotisms and Proverbs of our tongue, suffice not to dash one against the other in his little pretences to wit,
I would fain imprint upon our mind a just horrour of thisnotorious Sin. Let us recall therefore into our memory, what a seriousness possesses us in the Royal presence: what a guard we set upon our thoughts:
I would fain imprint upon our mind a just horror of thisnotorious Sin. Let us Recall Therefore into our memory, what a seriousness Possesses us in the Royal presence: what a guard we Set upon our thoughts:
especially we venture to break our conceits, onely on the inferiours to our own rank: some Philosophers have imagined, all laughter springs from contempt;
especially we venture to break our conceits, only on the inferiors to our own rank: Some Philosophers have imagined, all laughter springs from contempt;
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Nay what I tremble to speak, they aspire to a degree above him, while they make him and what is appropriated to his Service the subject of their abominable mirth.
Nay what I tremble to speak, they aspire to a degree above him, while they make him and what is appropriated to his Service the Subject of their abominable mirth.
and vvhenever he takes upon him a Title of severity, 'tis for a just vindication of that. One of the bitterest circumstances that attended our Saviours passion lay in the mockery vvhich the Souldiers heaped upon Him;
and whenever he Takes upon him a Title of severity, it's for a just vindication of that. One of the Bitterest Circumstances that attended our Saviors passion lay in the mockery which the Soldiers heaped upon Him;
God has been alvvays observed to resist the proud, and sure he vvill vvith greater fury oppose those that vvould raise themselves by a depression of Him;
God has been always observed to resist the proud, and sure he will with greater fury oppose those that would raise themselves by a depression of Him;
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They make the same use of Oaths and imprecations that others do, whilst they confirm every promise, back each asseveration, enforce every threat, with three or four of them.
They make the same use of Oaths and imprecations that Others do, while they confirm every promise, back each asseveration, enforce every threat, with three or four of them.
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though they damn themselves a thousand times, then as if they had rapt out so much Arabick. And what valour is it to scoff at the Religion they have already disclaimed? They may as well vent their wit against Jupiter and Juno and the rest of the heathen Theology.
though they damn themselves a thousand times, then as if they had rapt out so much Arabic. And what valour is it to scoff At the Religion they have already disclaimed? They may as well vent their wit against Jupiter and Juno and the rest of the heathen Theology.
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And what savours more an inhumane rustick and clownish temper? What, though any of them are so unhappy as to think Religion ridiculous and to make it so by their foolery? yet since so many thousands among whom they live, have the tenderest regard for it, in civility they ought to abstain.
And what savours more an inhumane rustic and clownish temper? What, though any of them Are so unhappy as to think Religion ridiculous and to make it so by their foolery? yet since so many thousands among whom they live, have the Tenderest regard for it, in civility they ought to abstain.
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Is it good manners to inveigh against any Person in the presence of one whom we know to be his entire friend and much concerned for his repute? or breeding to fall upon a discourse, which we find unpleasant to one of the company? If therefore the reverence we owe to God exceed the strongest passion we can cherish for the dearest relation here on earth, what a barbarous thing must it be to mock at anothers devotion? which as often as we undervalue,
Is it good manners to inveigh against any Person in the presence of one whom we know to be his entire friend and much concerned for his repute? or breeding to fallen upon a discourse, which we find unpleasant to one of the company? If Therefore the Reverence we owe to God exceed the Strongest passion we can cherish for the dearest Relation Here on earth, what a barbarous thing must it be to mock At another's devotion? which as often as we undervalue,
if we challenge a better breeding then meaner folks, or a more gentle nature; we must forbear this unhallovved kind of raillery vvhich offends as many ears as it penetrates.
if we challenge a better breeding then meaner folks, or a more gentle nature; we must forbear this unhallowed kind of raillery which offends as many ears as it penetrates.
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where if I have sometimes argued from places less suitable to the assurance we may well demand for our Faith, it has been onely in compliance to them I would reclaim.
where if I have sometime argued from places less suitable to the assurance we may well demand for our Faith, it has been only in compliance to them I would reclaim.
I waved it for the present onely that I might expose the mischiefs of those vices taken barely in themselves for the sake of which they reject Religion;
I waved it for the present only that I might expose the mischiefs of those vices taken barely in themselves for the sake of which they reject Religion;
There remains onely an humble advice in the Name of God, that we would continue to beware the splitting upon these two Rocks, Debauchery and Profaneness:
There remains only an humble Advice in the Name of God, that we would continue to beware the splitting upon these two Rocks, Debauchery and Profaneness:
by which we sacrifice our own credit and unhappily confirm them in their desperate way; for they will think there are so many suffrages the more added to their side.
by which we sacrifice our own credit and unhappily confirm them in their desperate Way; for they will think there Are so many suffrages the more added to their side.
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In a word, let us remember the Scripture almost always denotes Religion by the fear of the Lord, by the fearing of his Name, which is for that cause stiled the beginning of Wisdome; and that Reverence here is like modesty in manners, which if we once discard, no bounds will ever after contain us.
In a word, let us Remember the Scripture almost always denotes Religion by the Fear of the Lord, by the fearing of his Name, which is for that cause styled the beginning of Wisdom; and that reverence Here is like modesty in manners, which if we once discard, no bounds will ever After contain us.
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