And the Observation hereof, that wise Prince enforces, from an Argument that seldom fails of gaining upon our Consent, viz. the mighty Advantages that will attend this Method:
And the Observation hereof, that wise Prince inforces, from an Argument that seldom fails of gaining upon our Consent, viz. the mighty Advantages that will attend this Method:
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he assures us, that by a steady Perseverance in our Duty, in spight of all Temptations to the contrary, we shall render our lives easie and comfortable, secure all our most valuable Concerns,
he assures us, that by a steady Perseverance in our Duty, in spite of all Temptations to the contrary, we shall render our lives easy and comfortable, secure all our most valuable Concerns,
whilst the Politicians of the World, those who think to establish their Repose and their Fortune by Maxims of a different Nature, by evil Arts and unlawful Practices, by the crooked ways of Subtilty and Intrigue, by mean Flatteries and unworthy Compliances, will find themselves at last fatally disappointed of their aims,
while the Politicians of the World, those who think to establish their Repose and their Fortune by Maxims of a different Nature, by evil Arts and unlawful Practices, by the crooked ways of Subtlety and Intrigue, by mean Flatteries and unworthy Compliances, will find themselves At last fatally disappointed of their aims,
and that by Representing to you the Character of the Just and Upright Man: He that walketh uprightly. Secondly, To shew you the Advantage of this Principle.
and that by Representing to you the Character of the Just and Upright Man: He that walks uprightly. Secondly, To show you the Advantage of this Principle.
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but he is unalterably fixt and obstinate to his Principle, and takes it for the Companion of his whole Life, let the Consequence of it be what it will:
but he is unalterably fixed and obstinate to his Principle, and Takes it for the Companion of his Whole Life, let the Consequence of it be what it will:
but Is it fit or necessary to be done? Is it warranted by Law? Will it abide the Test of Conscience? Can it be own'd with Credit in the face of this World? and may it be safely ventur'd to the Account of that great and terrible day of universal Recompence? Pride and Ambition, Interest and Design, Luxury and Pleasure, are none of his Council;
but Is it fit or necessary to be done? Is it warranted by Law? Will it abide the Test of Conscience? Can it be owned with Credit in the face of this World? and may it be safely ventured to the Account of that great and terrible day of universal Recompense? Pride and Ambition, Interest and Design, Luxury and Pleasure, Are none of his Council;
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and therefore as he thinks himself oblig'd to look after the one, he knows he ought to leave the other where it belongs, to the Discretion of an All-wise Providence.
and Therefore as he thinks himself obliged to look After the one, he knows he ought to leave the other where it belongs, to the Discretion of an Alwise Providence.
he is not willing to seem a better Man than he is, and is so far remov'd from all degrees of Vanity and Affectation, that he is scarce content to be thought so good.
he is not willing to seem a better Man than he is, and is so Far removed from all Degrees of Vanity and Affectation, that he is scarce content to be Thought so good.
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his Thoughts and Expressions are not at War with each other, and all his Vows and Promises, his Oaths and Protestations are so many sacred and inviolable Tyes upon his Honor and his Conscience.
his Thoughts and Expressions Are not At War with each other, and all his Vows and Promises, his Oaths and Protestations Are so many sacred and inviolable Ties upon his Honour and his Conscience.
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if Providence have raised him above the common level of Men, and entrusted him with the Administration of Publick Justice, the Law is his Rule, and Justice is his End;
if Providence have raised him above the Common level of Men, and Entrusted him with the Administration of Public justice, the Law is his Rule, and justice is his End;
If the Cure of Souls become his Province, the Importance of his Charge, and the Consideration of a vast Eternity in Happiness or Torments unspeakable, the infallible Recompence of Vertue and Vice, inspire all his Ministerial Applications with an extraordinary Vigor,
If the Cure of Souls become his Province, the Importance of his Charge, and the Consideration of a vast Eternity in Happiness or Torments unspeakable, the infallible Recompense of Virtue and Vice, inspire all his Ministerial Applications with an extraordinary Vigor,
and because most Men are willing to excuse themselves by every Pretence, from what they are loth to practise, he endeavours to convince his People both of the Truth of his Doctrine,
and Because most Men Are willing to excuse themselves by every Pretence, from what they Are loath to practise, he endeavours to convince his People both of the Truth of his Doctrine,
and Practicableness of Religion, by his own Example, and teaches others the Value they ought to set upon their precious and immortal Souls, by the particular Care he has of his own.
and Practicableness of Religion, by his own Exampl, and Teaches Others the Valve they ought to Set upon their precious and immortal Souls, by the particular Care he has of his own.
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If Subjection be his Lot, he is very well satisfy'd with his Station, as knowing how much easier it is to obey than to govern, to receive than to give Laws;
If Subjection be his Lot, he is very well satisfied with his Station, as knowing how much Easier it is to obey than to govern, to receive than to give Laws;
he is very sensible of the great Burden that Authority lies under, how vast a Load of Care and Business devolves upon him who has the Charge of a Multitude,
he is very sensible of the great Burden that authority lies under, how vast a Load of Care and Business devolves upon him who has the Charge of a Multitude,
and however Providence may have remov'd him to some considerable Distance from his Inferiors, he remembers withal, that Distance has not broke the Relation he bears to them as a Man and a Christian,
and however Providence may have removed him to Some considerable Distance from his Inferiors, he remembers withal, that Distance has not broke the Relation he bears to them as a Man and a Christian,
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The Advantage of this great Principle: And that will appear upon many Accounts. I. With Respect to God. II. To the World. III. To a Mans own Conscience. IV. To the Judgment of the great Day. With Respect to God:
The Advantage of this great Principle: And that will appear upon many Accounts. I. With Respect to God. II To the World. III. To a men own Conscience. IV. To the Judgement of the great Day. With Respect to God:
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The Lord knoweth the days of the upright, and their inheritance shall be for ever. The upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it;
The Lord Knoweth the days of the upright, and their inheritance shall be for ever. The upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it;
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and a greater Interest in his Care than other Men, and whatsoever Calamities shall happen in the World, they may reasonably hope for his Support and Assistance:
and a greater Interest in his Care than other Men, and whatsoever Calamities shall happen in the World, they may reasonably hope for his Support and Assistance:
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Truth, and Righteousness, and Sincerity are Qualities that can't fail of endearing us to God as well as Man, these are some of the brightest Resemblances of his own Divinity,
Truth, and Righteousness, and Sincerity Are Qualities that can't fail of endearing us to God as well as Man, these Are Some of the Brightest Resemblances of his own Divinity,
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an humble Resignation of our selves and all our Concerns to him, without the least Dependance on our own Strength or Policy, this will enter us into his immediate and particular Care,
an humble Resignation of our selves and all our Concerns to him, without the least Dependence on our own Strength or Policy, this will enter us into his immediate and particular Care,
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for what should make him afraid, that has Omnipotence for his Guard, or what can he want that lives under the Provision of infinite Goodness? Such as these in the Royal Prophets Expression, need not fear the terrors by night, nor the arrow that flyeth by day,
for what should make him afraid, that has Omnipotence for his Guard, or what can he want that lives under the Provision of infinite goodness? Such as these in the Royal prophets Expression, need not Fear the terrors by night, nor the arrow that flies by day,
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But can the Wicked and the Fraudulent, the Subtle and the Projecting Person promise the like Security? I doubt not such as resolve to establish their Fortunes by any Means, that contrive to make themselves great and considerable at any Price;
But can the Wicked and the Fraudulent, the Subtle and the Projecting Person promise the like Security? I doubt not such as resolve to establish their Fortune's by any Means, that contrive to make themselves great and considerable At any Price;
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that lay the Scene of their own Advancement by the Rules of Worldly Policy, and never trouble their Heads with Notions of Right or Wrong, of Heaven or Hell;
that lay the Scene of their own Advancement by the Rules of Worldly Policy, and never trouble their Heads with Notions of Right or Wrong, of Heaven or Hell;
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where they have the Impudence to attempt the Rights of Majesty, and will venture to stamp their Sovereign's Image upon their own base Metal, where they are not satisfy'd with their Legal Properties,
where they have the Impudence to attempt the Rights of Majesty, and will venture to stamp their Sovereign's Image upon their own base Metal, where they Are not satisfied with their Legal Properties,
and Mankind must return to that Condition which some have fancied to be its Primitive State, a Company of Bears and Wolves worrying and devouring one another:
and Mankind must return to that Condition which Some have fancied to be its Primitive State, a Company of Bears and Wolves worrying and devouring one Another:
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and so long as they keep close to their Rule, and persist in exact Obedience to the Laws, they have no reason to suspect either the Anger of their Superiors,
and so long as they keep close to their Rule, and persist in exact obedience to the Laws, they have no reason to suspect either the Anger of their Superiors,
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In general, to the Just and Upright, Laws are a constant Guard and Protection, and they turn the edge only upon Evil-Doers, whose Subtilty may perchance evade their Force a while,
In general, to the Just and Upright, Laws Are a constant Guard and Protection, and they turn the edge only upon Evil-Doers, whose Subtlety may perchance evade their Force a while,
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But, howsoever it may fare with the Righteous, as to their outward Circumstances in the World, whatsoever Misfortunes Heaven may suffer them to fall under for the Tryal and Improvement of their Vertue,
But, howsoever it may fare with the Righteous, as to their outward circumstances in the World, whatsoever Misfortunes Heaven may suffer them to fallen under for the Trial and Improvement of their Virtue,
yet have they an inward Comfort greater than all their Afflictions, the happy Testimony of their own Consciences, applauding and justifying their Integrity, these will speak Peace to them, bear up their drooping Spirits,
yet have they an inward Comfort greater than all their Afflictions, the happy Testimony of their own Consciences, applauding and justifying their Integrity, these will speak Peace to them, bear up their drooping Spirits,
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Let the Weather be as bad as it can be abroad, let the Storm rage never so horribly, Good Men have a safe Harbor in their own breasts, all is quiet and calm within, their Minds are perfectly at ease, undisturb'd by the Disorders of Guilty Thoughts,
Let the Weather be as bad as it can be abroad, let the Storm rage never so horribly, Good Men have a safe Harbour in their own breasts, all is quiet and Cam within, their Minds Are perfectly At ease, undisturbed by the Disorders of Guilty Thoughts,
And 'tis this Blessing of Life only that is not liable to any outward Accidents, no Change or Revolution of Affairs, no Caprichio 's of Fortune, no Malice of Enemies can make the least Impression upon it;
And it's this Blessing of Life only that is not liable to any outward Accidents, no Change or Revolution of Affairs, no Caprichio is of Fortune, no Malice of Enemies can make the least Impression upon it;
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and so long as the Spring that feeds it be well maintain'd, so long as Men persist in a steady Resolution of living well, these Streams of Pleasures can never be cut off, or dried up.
and so long as the Spring that feeds it be well maintained, so long as Men persist in a steady Resolution of living well, these Streams of Pleasures can never be Cut off, or dried up.
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when he lays his hand on Evil-Doers, and presses them sore, what a Condition are they in who have no Retreat to fly to, nothing in all the World to take refuge under? When there is a raging Storm without, and a violent Tempest within;
when he lays his hand on Evil-Doers, and presses them soar, what a Condition Are they in who have no Retreat to fly to, nothing in all the World to take refuge under? When there is a raging Storm without, and a violent Tempest within;
when the Almighty becomes their Enemy, and their own Conscience refuses to be their Friend, but adds to their Miseries by secret Rebukes, and an invisible Sting;
when the Almighty becomes their Enemy, and their own Conscience refuses to be their Friend, but adds to their Misery's by secret Rebukes, and an invisible Sting;
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The spirit of a man will sustain his Infirmity, says the Wise Man, but a wounded Spirit who can bear? When that which should relieve a Man in Extremity proves itself the greatest Burden, that Burden must be intolerable.
The Spirit of a man will sustain his Infirmity, Says the Wise Man, but a wounded Spirit who can bear? When that which should relieve a Man in Extremity Proves itself the greatest Burden, that Burden must be intolerable.
That Day will no sooner appear, but it will open to our View the most astonishing Prospect, the Glory and Majesty of the great Judge, the vast and numerous Assembly that will stand before him, the Troops of Good and Evil Angels in their different Posts attending the Execution of his Sentence, the rais'd Hopes and Expectations of Good Men,
That Day will no sooner appear, but it will open to our View the most astonishing Prospect, the Glory and Majesty of the great Judge, the vast and numerous Assembly that will stand before him, the Troops of Good and Evil Angels in their different Posts attending the Execution of his Sentence, the raised Hope's and Expectations of Good Men,
and Envy of Devils, despis'd, run down, and persecuted by an ungrateful World, to the utmost stretch of its Wit and Malice,) will be brought forth in Triumph,
and Envy of Devils, despised, run down, and persecuted by an ungrateful World, to the utmost stretch of its Wit and Malice,) will be brought forth in Triumph,
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and no Persons will appear to have consider'd their Advantage so much, as they that expos'd every thing that was dear to them on this side Heaven, their Honor, their Estates,
and no Persons will appear to have considered their Advantage so much, as they that exposed every thing that was dear to them on this side Heaven, their Honour, their Estates,
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Hypocrisie will no longer walk in Disguise, but be stript of its artificial Dress, and presented to that vast Assembly in its native Ugliness and Deformity:
Hypocrisy will no longer walk in Disguise, but be stripped of its artificial Dress, and presented to that vast Assembly in its native Ugliness and Deformity:
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and those things which are now reckoned for Cheats of Government by our new Refiners of the Age, the Notions of Good and Evil, Heaven and Hell, will be found by them Sad and Important Truths, the Genuine Impressions of Nature,
and those things which Are now reckoned for Cheats of Government by our new Refiners of the Age, the Notions of Good and Evil, Heaven and Hell, will be found by them Sad and Important Truths, the Genuine Impressions of Nature,
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and the Ingratitude and Impenitence of Sinners under the various Methods of Divine Clemency, will sink their Souls and Bodies into Torments intolerable,
and the Ingratitude and Impenitence of Sinners under the various Methods of Divine Clemency, will sink their Souls and Bodies into Torments intolerable,
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not to mention the good Opinion of all Wise Men, and the various Offices of Kindness and Humanity which this Principle binds all Men to return to us, are the present Rewards of it, besides what we may justly promise our selves in Reversion, the unconceivable Delights of a glorious Eternity.
not to mention the good Opinion of all Wise Men, and the various Offices of Kindness and Humanity which this Principle binds all Men to return to us, Are the present Rewards of it, beside what we may justly promise our selves in Reversion, the unconceivable Delights of a glorious Eternity.
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and if we thus steer our Course, we shall make Sure of a safe Passage, at least through this World, howsoever our Vessel may be beaten with the Storms and Tempests of it;
and if we thus steer our Course, we shall make Sure of a safe Passage, At least through this World, howsoever our Vessel may be beaten with the Storms and Tempests of it;
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and shall in the end arrive at a happy Shore, where Pious Souls are in full Possession of all they can desire, there to reap the Everlasting Fruits of Righteousness and Well-doing. Which God grant, &c. FINIS.
and shall in the end arrive At a happy Shore, where Pious Souls Are in full Possession of all they can desire, there to reap the Everlasting Fruits of Righteousness and Welldoing. Which God grant, etc. FINIS.
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