THE Gospel in the largest signification of the word comprehends the Writings both of the Old and New Testament, which are the perfect and compleat Will of God, reveal'd to Mankind, in order to their future Happiness:
THE Gospel in the Largest signification of the word comprehends the Writings both of the Old and New Testament, which Are the perfect and complete Will of God, revealed to Mankind, in order to their future Happiness:
But there is a more limited Sense of the word Gospel, in which it is opposed to the Law and the Prophets, it began from Galilee after the Baptism which John preached, Acts 10. v. 37. and in this stricter Sense it is to be understood in the Text, the Apostle calling it our Gospel, meaning his own Sermons and Writings,
But there is a more limited Sense of the word Gospel, in which it is opposed to the Law and the prophets, it began from Galilee After the Baptism which John preached, Acts 10. v. 37. and in this Stricter Sense it is to be understood in the Text, the Apostle calling it our Gospel, meaning his own Sermons and Writings,
It is necessary for our present purpose thus to distinguish, for how near soever the Agreement is between the Old and New Testament in substance and design,
It is necessary for our present purpose thus to distinguish, for how near soever the Agreement is between the Old and New Testament in substance and Design,
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and Moral Duties were so mingled even in their Prophets with Legal Observances, that the best and sincerest men of that Religion could not easily discern the different obligations that were due to the one and to the other,
and Moral Duties were so mingled even in their prophets with Legal Observances, that the best and Sincerest men of that Religion could not Easily discern the different obligations that were due to the one and to the other,
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But this Gospel which St. Paul speaks of is so clear and open, it shines with that strength and brightness, that no Professor of it can be Ignorant of its Truths,
But this Gospel which Saint Paul speaks of is so clear and open, it shines with that strength and brightness, that no Professor of it can be Ignorant of its Truths,
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It would take up too much of this Discourse to shew the great Happiness and Advantages we Christians enjoy, by comparing the Grace and Truth which came by JESUS CHRIST, with the Law that was given by Moses, in that particular of the Plainness and Perspicuity of the one above the other,
It would take up too much of this Discourse to show the great Happiness and Advantages we Christians enjoy, by comparing the Grace and Truth which Come by JESUS CHRIST, with the Law that was given by Moses, in that particular of the Plainness and Perspicuity of the one above the other,
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and there is no one thing in which the different Parties in Religion (except those of the Church of Rome) do so much agree as in this, that the Gospel of CHRIST in all things that are necessary to Salvation is very plain and easy to be understood:
and there is no one thing in which the different Parties in Religion (except those of the Church of Room) do so much agree as in this, that the Gospel of CHRIST in all things that Are necessary to Salvation is very plain and easy to be understood:
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Whosoever therefore are either Ignorant of, or will not believe what the Gospel discovers to us, to those it is certainly hid, not that all kinds of ignorance do necessarily bring men under the Apostles censure in the Text,
Whosoever Therefore Are either Ignorant of, or will not believe what the Gospel discovers to us, to those it is Certainly hid, not that all Kinds of ignorance do necessarily bring men under the Apostles censure in the Text,
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It would be the worst sort of judging those that are without, if we should pronounce all those men absolutely lost who have not yet receiv'd the Gospel, there have been and without doubt still are some men of Piety and Virtue even amongst the Heathen, whose Hearts are well disposed for the receiving it,
It would be the worst sort of judging those that Are without, if we should pronounce all those men absolutely lost who have not yet received the Gospel, there have been and without doubt still Are Some men of Piety and Virtue even among the Heathen, whose Hearts Are well disposed for the receiving it,
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these are not such as the God of this World has blinded, but the Providence of the eternal God, who has determin'd the bounds of Man's habitation, has placed them at so great a distance from this Light, that it is morally impossible it should shine unto them.
these Are not such as the God of this World has blinded, but the Providence of the Eternal God, who has determined the bounds of Man's habitation, has placed them At so great a distance from this Light, that it is morally impossible it should shine unto them.
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yet all its Truths are not of equal moment for our Salvation, and considering the Nature of Mankind, it is impossible but Errors and Divisions will spring up amongst them,
yet all its Truths Are not of equal moment for our Salvation, and considering the Nature of Mankind, it is impossible but Errors and Divisions will spring up among them,
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and will not be so severe upon us, as we are upon one another, our heats and animosities generally rise highest where the grounds of difference are the most inconsiderable,
and will not be so severe upon us, as we Are upon one Another, our heats and animosities generally rise highest where the grounds of difference Are the most inconsiderable,
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as the Gnoslicks did, who turned the Grace of God into Lasciviousness, making the Gospel which was design'd to purify us from sin, to justify and patronize it,
as the Gnoslicks did, who turned the Grace of God into Lasciviousness, making the Gospel which was designed to purify us from since, to justify and patronise it,
or else they are such as endeavour to ruin the Foundations of our Faith, which is done more effectually by secretly undermining it with false Interpretations,
or Else they Are such as endeavour to ruin the Foundations of our Faith, which is done more effectually by secretly undermining it with false Interpretations,
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And of all those Truths that are Fundamental in our Religion, nothing is more plainly and peculiarly so than that JESUS CHRIST is the Son of the living God.
And of all those Truths that Are Fundamental in our Religion, nothing is more plainly and peculiarly so than that JESUS CHRIST is the Son of the living God.
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than to subvert it by false expositions, which was once done with that success, that one of the Fathers tells us, The World groan'd, and was surpriz'd to see it self turn'd Arrian.
than to subvert it by false expositions, which was once done with that success, that one of the Father's tells us, The World groaned, and was surprised to see it self turned Arrian.
In every Age of the Church something of this Heresy has been kept on foot, maintain'd and improv'd with all the force and subtelty of Wit and Learning,
In every Age of the Church something of this Heresy has been kept on foot, maintained and improved with all the force and subtlety of Wit and Learning,
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for what does that word import, but the glad tidings of Salvation purchased for us by CHRIST JESUS? who had he not been the True and Eternal Son of the Living God, could not have made a full Attonement or Satisfaction for our sins,
for what does that word import, but the glad tidings of Salvation purchased for us by CHRIST JESUS? who had he not been the True and Eternal Son of the Living God, could not have made a full Atonement or Satisfaction for our Sins,
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if we draw as we must do the Apostles inference, then they which are fallen asleep in JESUS, they who have lay'd down their lives for him are all perish'd.
if we draw as we must do the Apostles Inference, then they which Are fallen asleep in JESUS, they who have laid down their lives for him Are all perished.
But notwithstanding the blindness or rather the willfulness and craft of our Adversaries, the True and Heavenly Wisdom ever has been and ever will be justify'd by her Children.
But notwithstanding the blindness or rather the willfulness and craft of our Adversaries, the True and Heavenly Wisdom ever has been and ever will be justified by her Children.
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Thus the Gospel is call'd by St. Paul, the Power of God unto Salvation, Epist. to the Rom. chap. 1. v. 16. This being the end and design of it, to purge our Consciences from dead works, that we might serve the Living God.
Thus the Gospel is called by Saint Paul, the Power of God unto Salvation, Epistle to the Rom. chap. 1. v. 16. This being the end and Design of it, to purge our Consciences from dead works, that we might serve the Living God.
such are the Operations of the Holy Spirit upon our Souls, the Grace of Repentance, the Efficacy of the Sacraments, a stedfast Faith in God, from which there flows a dread of his Threatnings,
such Are the Operations of the Holy Spirit upon our Souls, the Grace of Repentance, the Efficacy of the Sacraments, a steadfast Faith in God, from which there flows a dread of his Threatenings,
he who contemns and rejects these means and causes of a Holy Life, and becomes barren and unfruitful in his Duty, be he never so well skill'd in the Mind and Interpretation of God's Word,
he who contemns and rejects these means and Causes of a Holy Life, and becomes barren and unfruitful in his Duty, be he never so well skilled in the Mind and Interpretation of God's Word,
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but in Power, 1 Epist. to the Cor. chap. 4. v. 20. There is that Force, that Conviction of Truth in it, that it is impossible it should be really receiv'd where it is not obey'd;
but in Power, 1 Epistle to the Cor. chap. 4. v. 20. There is that Force, that Conviction of Truth in it, that it is impossible it should be really received where it is not obeyed;
Experience shews us what great difference there is between Faith and Knowledge of the Scriptures, they often times arise from quite different ends and motives, Ambition or Avarice may set men to understand the Gospel,
Experience shows us what great difference there is between Faith and Knowledge of the Scriptures, they often times arise from quite different ends and motives, Ambition or Avarice may Set men to understand the Gospel,
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The influence also of these two Principles are as different, for there are many men who understand their Duty so well, that they perfectly comprehend its whole connexion, they are able to demonstrate each part of it, by reducing it to some Principle in Natural Reason,
The influence also of these two Principles Are as different, for there Are many men who understand their Duty so well, that they perfectly comprehend its Whole connexion, they Are able to demonstrate each part of it, by reducing it to Some Principle in Natural Reason,
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and the Author to the Hebrews tells us, chap. 4. v. 2. That the Word Preached did not proffit the Israelites, being not mix'd with Faith in them that heard it.
and the Author to the Hebrews tells us, chap. 4. v. 2. That the Word Preached did not profit the Israelites, being not mixed with Faith in them that herd it.
As for those to whom the Gospel is thus hid in respect of its Power, their numbers are too great out of all parties in Religion, the Subject is too melancholy to insist upon.
As for those to whom the Gospel is thus hid in respect of its Power, their numbers Are too great out of all parties in Religion, the Subject is too melancholy to insist upon.
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Strange it is that men should shew their heat and zeal only for those Opinions and speculative Notions wherein they differ from each other, many of which are of little moment to the great business of Religion,
Strange it is that men should show their heat and zeal only for those Opinions and speculative Notions wherein they differ from each other, many of which Are of little moment to the great business of Religion,
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and seldom does any good towards a Reformation, yet I may safely affirm that the Characters of the Vices of this present Age have something peculiar in them to make us conclude that we live not only in the worst,
and seldom does any good towards a Reformation, yet I may safely affirm that the Characters of the Vices of this present Age have something peculiar in them to make us conclude that we live not only in the worst,
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The ground of our complaint is not only what has ever been in all Ages and Places, that Religion is neglected, its Holy Precepts violated, its Threats and Promises disregarded,
The ground of our complaint is not only what has ever been in all Ages and Places, that Religion is neglected, its Holy Precepts violated, its Treats and Promises disregarded,
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The second particular I proposed was to inquire into the Justice of their Condemnation to whom the Gospel is hid, the Text tells us, They are lost. And that they are deservedly so, needs no other proof,
The second particular I proposed was to inquire into the justice of their Condemnation to whom the Gospel is hid, the Text tells us, They Are lost. And that they Are deservedly so, needs no other proof,
than to shew that their blindness is owing wholly to themselves, 'tis willful, obstinate and ungrateful, God having done all that could be expected on his part towards their conviction, which will appear from these following Considerations.
than to show that their blindness is owing wholly to themselves, it's wilful, obstinate and ungrateful, God having done all that could be expected on his part towards their conviction, which will appear from these following Considerations.
Secondly, That to those who are satisfy'd of the Divine Authority of the Gospel, there is sufficient light and clearness in it, to teach them what is necessary both to be believ'd and practised.
Secondly, That to those who Are satisfied of the Divine authority of the Gospel, there is sufficient Light and clearness in it, to teach them what is necessary both to be believed and practised.
Thirdly, As to those who own the Authority of the Gospel, and are instructed in its Revelations, there is so much of the goodness of God discover'd in it, such gracious offers made to them, that if its Power be hid from them, God must be justify'd in his saying,
Thirdly, As to those who own the authority of the Gospel, and Are instructed in its Revelations, there is so much of the Goodness of God discovered in it, such gracious offers made to them, that if its Power be hid from them, God must be justified in his saying,
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and had seen the Miracles which he wrought, they would have believ'd his Doctrine, if they say they would not have believ'd it, it is in vain to discourse any farther with them,
and had seen the Miracles which he wrought, they would have believed his Doctrine, if they say they would not have believed it, it is in vain to discourse any farther with them,
for how should Reason convince those whom Miracles could not? But if they would have believ'd upon such Evidence, it may be easily made out, that there is more Reason to believe now than there could be then,
for how should Reason convince those whom Miracles could not? But if they would have believed upon such Evidence, it may be Easily made out, that there is more Reason to believe now than there could be then,
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but those who were Eye-witnesses of our Saviour's Miracles could not have that full satisfaction in either of those particulars which we have now, his Authority having been very much Establish'd by the Predictions that were fulfill'd at and since his Death,
but those who were Eyewitnesses of our Saviour's Miracles could not have that full satisfaction in either of those particulars which we have now, his authority having been very much Established by the Predictions that were fulfilled At and since his Death,
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'Tis plain that before this, notwithstanding the many and mighty works which our Saviour wrought, the Reputation of his party was very low, there were scarce any of Note or Credit that came into it.
It's plain that before this, notwithstanding the many and mighty works which our Saviour wrought, the Reputation of his party was very low, there were scarce any of Note or Credit that Come into it.
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and it certainly was a peculiar Providence of Almighty God, that the Church should suffer such grievous Persecutions for so long a time after it was first planted, that men might be brought to search narrowly into that Religion,
and it Certainly was a peculiar Providence of Almighty God, that the Church should suffer such grievous Persecutions for so long a time After it was First planted, that men might be brought to search narrowly into that Religion,
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for which so many were content to suffer, and that the succeeding distant Ages from that time might have no pretence to imagine that the Gospel was at first nothing but a cunningly devized Fable, every one of the Primitive Martyrs being a true Witness to the contrary;
for which so many were content to suffer, and that the succeeding distant Ages from that time might have no pretence to imagine that the Gospel was At First nothing but a cunningly devised Fable, every one of the Primitive Martyrs being a true Witness to the contrary;
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Our Saviour tells us in the 7th Chapter of St. John 's Cospel v. 17. that If any man will do his will, he shall know of the Doctrine whether it be from God:
Our Saviour tells us in the 7th Chapter of Saint John is Gospel v. 17. that If any man will do his will, he shall know of the Doctrine whither it be from God:
Secondly, To those who are satisfy'd in the Authority of the Gospel, there is sufficient light and clearness in it, to instruct them in what is to be believ'd and practis'd, that is, the Gospel is deliver'd with so much plainness, that whoever will use but ordinary diligence in applying his mind to it, will lay aside all prejudices,
Secondly, To those who Are satisfied in the authority of the Gospel, there is sufficient Light and clearness in it, to instruct them in what is to be believed and practised, that is, the Gospel is Delivered with so much plainness, that whoever will use but ordinary diligence in applying his mind to it, will lay aside all prejudices,
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and will consult with those whose business it is to Study and Interpret it, if he has but common capacities and apprehension, it is impossible but that he will find out the true meaning and design of it in all things necessary to be understood by him;
and will consult with those whose business it is to Study and Interpret it, if he has but Common capacities and apprehension, it is impossible but that he will find out the true meaning and Design of it in all things necessary to be understood by him;
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this is what was foretold of the Gospel by the Prophets, and it was the mark which our Saviour sent of it to John the Baptist, that it was Preach'd to the Poor, to those whose circumstances of life (had it been dark and intricate) could never have afforded them means and opportunities of understanding it.
this is what was foretold of the Gospel by the prophets, and it was the mark which our Saviour sent of it to John the Baptist, that it was Preached to the Poor, to those whose Circumstances of life (had it been dark and intricate) could never have afforded them means and opportunities of understanding it.
but they may turn them to quite another meaning than they were design'd for, but as such a practice as this is no excuse for the violation of Human Laws and Covenants,
but they may turn them to quite Another meaning than they were designed for, but as such a practice as this is no excuse for the violation of Human Laws and Covenants,
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and since they who wrest the obscurer passages of Scripture from the tenour, and purport of the whole, do it as St. Peter tells us, to their own destruction, much more dangerous is their case, who to form the Scripture to their own notions, put a strain'd and forced Interpretation upon those places in it, which of themselves are very clear and easy.
and since they who wrest the obscurer passages of Scripture from the tenor, and purport of the Whole, do it as Saint Peter tells us, to their own destruction, much more dangerous is their case, who to from the Scripture to their own notions, put a strained and forced Interpretation upon those places in it, which of themselves Are very clear and easy.
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Thirdly, The consideration of Gods goodness reveal'd in the Gospel, is a farther proof of the Justice of their Condemnation, to whom it is hid as to the Power of it,
Thirdly, The consideration of God's Goodness revealed in the Gospel, is a farther proof of the justice of their Condemnation, to whom it is hid as to the Power of it,
But if besides the advantages which it brings us in this Life, we consider the Discoveries which it makes with regard to the next, its gracious Overtures of Peace and Reconciliation with God, the allowances it makes for our Infirmities, the Grace and Strength it Promises to assist us with,
But if beside the advantages which it brings us in this Life, we Consider the Discoveries which it makes with regard to the next, its gracious Overtures of Peace and Reconciliation with God, the allowances it makes for our Infirmities, the Grace and Strength it Promises to assist us with,
and an Evangelick Spirit, but 'tis certain that the Apostles neither practised nor recommended it, they knew what influence a right Faith has upon a right conversation, that the Fruit could never be good where the Tree was not so,
and an Evangelic Spirit, but it's certain that the Apostles neither practised nor recommended it, they knew what influence a right Faith has upon a right Conversation, that the Fruit could never be good where the Tree was not so,
but rebuked them with sharpness, without admiring their knowledge or making any allowances for their pretended morality, whoever he were though an Apostle or an Angel from Heaven that should Preach any other Gospel than that St. Paul Preached, he has no respect for his Character,
but rebuked them with sharpness, without admiring their knowledge or making any allowances for their pretended morality, whoever he were though an Apostle or an Angel from Heaven that should Preach any other Gospel than that Saint Paul Preached, he has no respect for his Character,
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but says he, Let him be accursed, Ep. to the Gal. chap. 1. v. 8. which he repeats again in the next verse to make the deeper impression, I say let him be accursed, and v. 7. he tells us, that by another Gospel he did not mean any new Revelation that should be set up in opposition to that which they had from God,
but Says he, Let him be accursed, Epistle to the Gal. chap. 1. v. 8. which he repeats again in the next verse to make the Deeper impression, I say let him be accursed, and v. 7. he tells us, that by Another Gospel he did not mean any new Revelation that should be Set up in opposition to that which they had from God,
But say some is not this very severe, is it not contrary to the Temper and Spirit of the Gospel, to pronounce men accursed for that which it is not in their Power to help? Must they perish everlastingly,
But say Some is not this very severe, is it not contrary to the Temper and Spirit of the Gospel, to pronounce men accursed for that which it is not in their Power to help? Must they perish everlastingly,
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But the Faith which we so earnestly contend for, is out of their reach, if there be any blame in their want of it, it must lye at his door who made them,
But the Faith which we so earnestly contend for, is out of their reach, if there be any blame in their want of it, it must lie At his door who made them,
for their parts they have spared no pains to search out the true sense and meaning of the Scriptures, they have weary'd their Reason and their Judgment in that labour, would we have them renounce them? If therefore the Gospel be hidden to them in Misteries, 'tis none of their faults, 'tis at most but their unhappiness, and God will excuse them.
for their parts they have spared no pains to search out the true sense and meaning of the Scriptures, they have wearied their Reason and their Judgement in that labour, would we have them renounce them? If Therefore the Gospel be hidden to them in Mysteres, it's none of their Faults, it's At most but their unhappiness, and God will excuse them.
and must have other reasons to ground their belief upon than those of his Will? Should God require of us to comprehend the Mysteries that are above our Reason, to damn men for not doing it, would be inconsistent both with his goodness and his justice,
and must have other Reasons to ground their belief upon than those of his Will? Should God require of us to comprehend the Mysteres that Are above our Reason, to damn men for not doing it, would be inconsistent both with his Goodness and his Justice,
for that would be all one as to damn them by fatal necessity, but when he commands us only to believe those things, where is the difficulty of believing that what God saies is true? Or indeed is it possible for any one that seriously considers it to deny his assent to that Proposition? If it be not,
for that would be all one as to damn them by fatal necessity, but when he commands us only to believe those things, where is the difficulty of believing that what God Says is true? Or indeed is it possible for any one that seriously considers it to deny his assent to that Proposition? If it be not,
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for instance, whether space be finite or infinite who can determine? but suppose God should declare that it is infinite, would it not be true? and must not we believe it to be so? yet our Reason could never comprehend this,
for instance, whither Molle be finite or infinite who can determine? but suppose God should declare that it is infinite, would it not be true? and must not we believe it to be so? yet our Reason could never comprehend this,
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though the nature of them be such, that they must needs surpass our understanding, yet there is that connexion between them and many of our Christian Duties, that it is as necessary to believe the one,
though the nature of them be such, that they must needs surpass our understanding, yet there is that connexion between them and many of our Christian Duties, that it is as necessary to believe the one,
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as it is to perform the other, if any doubt or scruples arise concerning them, we ought to follow the example of the Apostles (Luke chap. 17. v. 5.) and pray to our Lord that he would increase our Faith.
as it is to perform the other, if any doubt or scruples arise Concerning them, we ought to follow the Exampl of the Apostles (Lycia chap. 17. v. 5.) and pray to our Lord that he would increase our Faith.
Those men take quite a wrong method, who puzzle themselves to Know, what is only to be Believ'd, and Faith being the gift of God, Prayer is the proper means of obtaining it.
Those men take quite a wrong method, who puzzle themselves to Know, what is only to be Believed, and Faith being the gift of God, Prayer is the proper means of obtaining it.
Let us therefore offer up such Prayers to Almighty God, and be ready to receive his Holy Word with the modesty and submission of little Children, let us endeavour to keep our understanding as free and unprejudic'd,
Let us Therefore offer up such Prayers to Almighty God, and be ready to receive his Holy Word with the modesty and submission of little Children, let us endeavour to keep our understanding as free and unprejudiced,
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