The holy choice, or, Faith's triumph over all worldly pomp & glory a sermon preached in St. Maries in Scilly, Oct. 14, 1677 / by Nich. Phillips, twice chaplain to His Majesties garrison there ; and tendred at the council-table, Jan. 23, 1679.
The second, it was taken up by Lieut. Crudge, and imployed by him to pay for working up his Majesties Iron, to make Harth-grates for th• Guard-houses.
The second, it was taken up by Lieutenant Crudge, and employed by him to pay for working up his Majesties Iron, to make Harth-grates for th• Guard-houses.
Nich. Phillips Minister there, hearing of these differences about the Mon y given at the present pay-day, took an occasion to inquire how the Money given at the precedent pay-day was bestowed;
Nich. Phillips Minister there, hearing of these differences about the Mon y given At the present payday, took an occasion to inquire how the Money given At the precedent payday was bestowed;
Whereupon meeting as he went to Morning-Prayer, Saturday, October 13. with the Serjeant, who was ordered by the Lieutenant to require the Money from the Pay-master, and to pay with it the Smith that wrought up the Kings Iron:
Whereupon meeting as he went to Morning-Prayer, Saturday, October 13. with the sergeant, who was ordered by the Lieutenant to require the Money from the Paymaster, and to pay with it the Smith that wrought up the Kings Iron:
After Evening-Prayer, that day, the Smith that wrought up the King's Iron, and received the Poors Money for so doing, came unto the Ministers house, with whom the Minister began to expostulate about the unlawfulness of such an act.
After Evening prayer, that day, the Smith that wrought up the King's Iron, and received the Poors Money for so doing, Come unto the Ministers house, with whom the Minister began to expostulate about the unlawfulness of such an act.
kept the Minister restless that Night, and made him rise at midnight to add to his Sermon which he had prepared for the next day, this seasonable Paragraph so marked [ * in the Sermon at large.
kept the Minister restless that Night, and made him rise At midnight to add to his Sermon which he had prepared for the next day, this seasonable Paragraph so marked [ * in the Sermon At large.
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And Moses the Lawgiver himself, is here in the very precedent Verse, said to have walked by Faith. By Faith, Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the Son of Pharaohs Daughter.
And Moses the Lawgiver himself, is Here in the very precedent Verse, said to have walked by Faith. By Faith, Moses, when he was come to Years, refused to be called the Son of Pharaohs Daughter.
Among all the faithful Worthies under the Law, Moses stands formost, He, he it was that brought up the Houshold of Faith from out of the House of Bondage, Conducted them in safety through the Perilous Wilderness, shewed them the Promised Land; and gave a peerless and an unparallell'd Testimony of his Faith, by chusing rather to suffer Assliction with the Children of God, than to enjoy, &c.
Among all the faithful Worthies under the Law, Moses Stands foremost, He, he it was that brought up the Household of Faith from out of the House of Bondage, Conducted them in safety through the Perilous Wilderness, showed them the Promised Land; and gave a peerless and an unparalleled Testimony of his Faith, by choosing rather to suffer Affliction with the Children of God, than to enjoy, etc.
But before I proceed to speak of this peerless and unparallell'd Pattern of his Faith, manifested most clearly by this his seeming foolish and miserable,
But before I proceed to speak of this peerless and unparalleled Pattern of his Faith, manifested most clearly by this his seeming foolish and miserable,
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and imbrue their hands in innocent Blood, must I (if I will deliver my own Soul from Blood-guiltiness) take the Courage and Boldness to tell you, That it is not lawful nor safe for your Souls, in all Causes to obey the Commands of your Lawful Superiors.
and imbrue their hands in innocent Blood, must I (if I will deliver my own Soul from Bloodguiltiness) take the Courage and Boldness to tell you, That it is not lawful nor safe for your Souls, in all Causes to obey the Commands of your Lawful Superiors.
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But when mens Commands clash with Gods Divine Precents, and they enjoin what he forbids, they must then stand more in fear to offend him who can kill their Souls,
But when men's Commands clash with God's Divine Precents, and they enjoin what he forbids, they must then stand more in Fear to offend him who can kill their Souls,
who being forbidden by the Jewish Sanhedrim of Priests and Elders, to speak unto the People in the Name of Christ, boldly told them to their teeth, that it was better to obey God than man, Acts 5.29. but also several Presidents for it in the Law.
who being forbidden by the Jewish Sanhedrim of Priests and Elders, to speak unto the People in the Name of christ, boldly told them to their teeth, that it was better to obey God than man, Acts 5.29. but also several Presidents for it in the Law.
3. By Shadrach, &c. Dan. 3. who refused, when Commanded by King Nebuchadnezzar, to fall down and worship the Golden Image which he had set up, and that under a heavier penalty than casting into a dark Dungeon;
3. By Shadrach, etc. Dan. 3. who refused, when Commanded by King Nebuchadnezzar, to fallen down and worship the Golden Image which he had Set up, and that under a Heavier penalty than casting into a dark Dungeon;
And though Beggars (as saith the Proverb) when set on horseback, will ride — and men (saith Experience) not used to it, will grow giddy and light-headed, when set on high places.
And though Beggars (as Says the Proverb) when Set on horseback, will ride — and men (Says Experience) not used to it, will grow giddy and lightheaded, when Set on high places.
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when wronged by them, we may have recourse for Justice, and need not let our Faith put our Patience to the trouble to wait till the last great Day of Judgment come, for Redress,
when wronged by them, we may have recourse for justice, and need not let our Faith put our Patience to the trouble to wait till the last great Day of Judgement come, for Redress,
and as when oppressed and burdened by the King, we may make our Appeal unto God, who though he hath allowed no power on Earth to call him to an Account for his Actions, & to punish him;
and as when oppressed and burdened by the King, we may make our Appeal unto God, who though he hath allowed no power on Earth to call him to an Account for his Actions, & to Punish him;
and hath, as saith the Prophet, Isa. 30. ult. provided a Tophet hereafter, a Prison large and strong enough to hold and punish the greatest Monarch that ever was upon the Earth:
and hath, as Says the Prophet, Isaiah 30. ult. provided a Tophet hereafter, a Prison large and strong enough to hold and Punish the greatest Monarch that ever was upon the Earth:
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than those that should be most couragious and valiant in defence of Truth and Innocency (Souldiers) who ignorantly think, That because they are bound in the course of their Military Duty and Service, to be obedient to the Commands of their Superiour Officers, they are bound to obey them in all things;
than those that should be most courageous and valiant in defence of Truth and Innocency (Soldiers) who ignorantly think, That Because they Are bound in the course of their Military Duty and Service, to be obedient to the Commands of their Superior Officers, they Are bound to obey them in all things;
And taught are all Officers by the Third Captain of Fifty, which K. Ahaziah sent to apprehend the Prophet Eliah, 2 Kin. 1. not to behave themselves as did the two former Captains, arrogantly and insolently,
And taught Are all Officers by the Third Captain of Fifty, which K. Ahaziah sent to apprehend the Prophet Elijah, 2 Kin. 1. not to behave themselves as did the two former Captains, arrogantly and insolently,
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And, if praised upon Record in Scripture, are those Jewish Officers and Souldiers, who behaved themselves reverently and respectfully towards the Priests and Prophets of the Lord,
And, if praised upon Record in Scripture, Are those Jewish Officers and Soldiers, who behaved themselves reverently and respectfully towards the Priests and prophets of the Lord,
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or give consent to have it employed in any secular or prophane use, is the very highest point of Robbery and Injustice, no less Crime sure than Sacriledge.
or give consent to have it employed in any secular or profane use, is the very highest point of Robbery and Injustice, no less Crime sure than Sacrilege.
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but on Ancient, Catholick, Apostolick Truth, you will most plainly perceive, if you will be but pleased to look into the 5th. Ch. of the Acts of the Holy Apostles;
but on Ancient, Catholic, Apostolic Truth, you will most plainly perceive, if you will be but pleased to look into the 5th. Christ of the Acts of the Holy Apostles;
and the seeking to cozen and defraud God, by keeping back part of that Money which thou pretendest wholly to dedicate to his Service? Before thou didst sell thy Land, was it not in thine own power to do with it what thou wouldst, to sell it,
and the seeking to cozen and defraud God, by keeping back part of that Money which thou pretendest wholly to dedicate to his Service? Before thou didst fell thy Land, was it not in thine own power to do with it what thou Wouldst, to fell it,
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or not to sell it, to give it, or keep it? Nay, after thou hadst sold it, was it not in thine own power to do what thou wouldest with the Money thou madest of it? But after thou hadst once dedicated it unto God, to be employed in the Service of his Church,
or not to fell it, to give it, or keep it? Nay, After thou Hadst sold it, was it not in thine own power to do what thou Wouldst with the Money thou Madest of it? But After thou Hadst once dedicated it unto God, to be employed in the Service of his Church,
And sure the sudden, and the most severe Judgment we here find to be executed upon Ananias, for keeping back part of that which he pretended to dedicate wholly to Gods Service,
And sure the sudden, and the most severe Judgement we Here find to be executed upon Ananias, for keeping back part of that which he pretended to dedicate wholly to God's Service,
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and the Relief of his Distressed Members, should make all those that have in any kind been guilty of this most heinous sin (& either by commanding, acting, councelling or approving, have had a hand in employing of that to Secular which (as appears upon Record) was given to pious and charitable uses,
and the Relief of his Distressed Members, should make all those that have in any kind been guilty of this most heinous since (& either by commanding, acting, Counseling or approving, have had a hand in employing of that to Secular which (as appears upon Record) was given to pious and charitable uses,
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even for the Relief of the poor) to tremble and quake, and fear, wherever they are, that some sudden, fearful and exemplary Judgment will fall upon them;
even for the Relief of the poor) to tremble and quake, and Fear, wherever they Are, that Some sudden, fearful and exemplary Judgement will fallen upon them;
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Having thus from the great Piety and Courage which the Hebrew Midwives shewed, in refusing upon the Command of King Pharaoh, to become instrumental in taking away of Moses's life, taken the Courage and Boldness to deliver unto you this Ancient, Catholick, Apostolick Doctrine;
Having thus from the great Piety and Courage which the Hebrew Midwives showed, in refusing upon the Command of King Pharaoh, to become instrumental in taking away of Moses's life, taken the Courage and Boldness to deliver unto you this Ancient, Catholic, Apostolic Doctrine;
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Never had Isaac had a Being, had not the quick and lively Faith of his Father Abraham, assisted with that of his Mother Sarah, quickned their dead and decrepit bodies to beget and conceive him.
Never had Isaac had a Being, had not the quick and lively Faith of his Father Abraham, assisted with that of his Mother Sarah, quickened their dead and decrepit bodies to beget and conceive him.
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And Mose 's Being, had soon been at an end, had not his Father Amram 's Faith, assisted with that of his Mother Jochebed, stirred them up Couragiously,
And Mose is Being, had soon been At an end, had not his Father Amram is Faith, assisted with that of his Mother Jochebed, stirred them up Courageously,
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and keeping in good remembrance the Promise that he had made unto Abraham, Gen. 15.13. viz. that after four hundred years bondage in a strange Land, he would bring up his seed, greatly enriched with substance.
and keeping in good remembrance the Promise that he had made unto Abraham, Gen. 15.13. viz. that After four hundred Years bondage in a strange Land, he would bring up his seed, greatly enriched with substance.
But looking, as said a better Author, and our Apostle here, v. 23. with the Eye of Faith on the goodly and well proportioned Limbs, on the Sweet and Majestick Face of this new-born, squaling, sprauling Infant, he began to conceive in his Mind, That God had not not made this curious Cabinet,
But looking, as said a better Author, and our Apostle Here, v. 23. with the Eye of Faith on the goodly and well proportioned Limbs, on the Sweet and Majestic Face of this newborn, squaling, sprawling Infant, he began to conceive in his Mind, That God had not not made this curious Cabinet,
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but for the holding of some rich and precious Jewel, and that this fair and well proportioned Body, was to be but the case of a more fair and well disposed Mind.
but for the holding of Some rich and precious Jewel, and that this fair and well proportioned Body, was to be but the case of a more fair and well disposed Mind.
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Thus Reason, notwithstanding his first good success is forced again to retire, and Amram is resolved to deliver his Son from out of his own Hands into Gods. His curious and Gold-enameld Cradle, he changeth into a rushy and dirt-dawbed Ark. And Moses is cast out from his Natural Fathers House,
Thus Reason, notwithstanding his First good success is forced again to retire, and Amram is resolved to deliver his Son from out of his own Hands into God's His curious and Gold-enameld Cradle, he changes into a rushy and dirt-dawbed Ark And Moses is cast out from his Natural Father's House,
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But though his Mother appeared Chief in the Execution, yet his Father doubtless sate President of the Council and chiefly contrived the means for his preservation.
But though his Mother appeared Chief in the Execution, yet his Father doubtless sat President of the Council and chiefly contrived the means for his preservation.
yet Amram was not wanting in contributing his utmost endeavours thereunto. I am sure the Apostle hath made them joynt partners in their Sons preservation;
yet Amram was not wanting in contributing his utmost endeavours thereunto. I am sure the Apostle hath made them joint partners in their Sons preservation;
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and tells us, v. 23. that he was preserved by the Faith of his Parents. By Faith Moses, &c. To Amram therefore, as the Head and Chief (since he is now past the fear of Pharaoh 's Anger) do I ascribe the using of the means for Moses preservation.
and tells us, v. 23. that he was preserved by the Faith of his Parents. By Faith Moses, etc. To Amram Therefore, as the Head and Chief (since he is now past the Fear of Pharaoh is Anger) do I ascribe the using of the means for Moses preservation.
But doth not Amram 's Faith in placing his Son among the Flags, by the River, seem to be quite vanquish'd and overcome? What? Could he deliver his Son into the Hands of a more cruel Executioner than Water? And could he expect any pitty from so merciless an Element?
But does not Amram is Faith in placing his Son among the Flags, by the River, seem to be quite vanquished and overcome? What? Could he deliver his Son into the Hands of a more cruel Executioner than Water? And could he expect any pity from so merciless an Element?
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and espying this Ark among the Flags, she sends for it, and having opened it, she was by the Tears of the sweet Babe that lay in it, moved to tender Compassion towards it,
and espying this Ark among the Flags, she sends for it, and having opened it, she was by the Tears of the sweet Babe that lay in it, moved to tender Compassion towards it,
called him, from the Place out of which she drew him, (Moses), and afterwards adopts him for her own Son. Thus Moses hath changed his poor enslaved Parents for a Noble Princely Dame;
called him, from the Place out of which she drew him, (Moses), and afterwards adopts him for her own Son. Thus Moses hath changed his poor enslaved Parents for a Noble Princely Dame;
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that he causeth the very same Means which they propose to themselves, as the surest and safest way, to bring to pass their desired Ends, to be the very Instruments of their Destruction and Ruine;
that he Causes the very same Means which they propose to themselves, as the Surest and Safest Way, to bring to pass their desired Ends, to be the very Instruments of their Destruction and Ruin;
and brings his determinate Councils and Purposes to pass, not only against their minds, but even by the very Means of those that are his greatest Enemies and Opposers.
and brings his determinate Councils and Purposes to pass, not only against their minds, but even by the very Means of those that Are his greatest Enemies and Opposers.
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What surer Plot could the Devil with his Jewish Consistory of Priests and Elders contrive for the keeping of Jesus from being King of the Jews, than to accuse him of Treason against Caesar, and to deliver him up into the hands of Pintius Pilate, the Roman Governor of Judea? And yet this very Plot of theirs doth God by his all-working and all-ruling Providence convert unto Christ's greater Glory,
What Surer Plot could the devil with his Jewish Consistory of Priests and Elders contrive for the keeping of jesus from being King of the jews, than to accuse him of Treason against Caesar, and to deliver him up into the hands of Pintius Pilate, the Roman Governor of Judea? And yet this very Plot of theirs does God by his All-working and All-ruling Providence convert unto Christ's greater Glory,
and caused his Dominion thereby to extend not only over the whole Region of Judea, but over all the Kingdoms of the World, and to have the Heathen given him for his Inheritance,
and caused his Dominion thereby to extend not only over the Whole Region of Judea, but over all the Kingdoms of the World, and to have the Heathen given him for his Inheritance,
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than to make a Slave of him, and to sell him to the Ishmaelites? And yet this enslaving of their Brother, doth God by a strange kind of Providence, convert to his Honour and their Shame;
than to make a Slave of him, and to fell him to the Ishmaelites? And yet this enslaving of their Brother, does God by a strange kind of Providence, convert to his Honour and their Shame;
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than to procure a Decree from the King for the utter Extirpation of the Jewish Nation? And yet doth God by a wonderful and an unparallell'd piece of Providence convert this Design of his to Mordecai 's Exaltation, and his own Destruction.
than to procure a decree from the King for the utter Extirpation of the Jewish nation? And yet does God by a wondered and an unparalleled piece of Providence convert this Design of his to Mordecai is Exaltation, and his own Destruction.
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What wiser Course could Pharaoh and his Princes of Zoan have lighted upon, for the prevention of Israels Deliverance from out of their Bondage, by one that should spring from their own Stock, (as was foretold them by their Magieians) than by issuing such a Command, That all the Hebrew Male Children should as soon as born, be slain? And yet doth God by his Wonder-working Power and Wisdom, cause that very Hebrew Male-Child whom he had made choice of,
What Wiser Course could Pharaoh and his Princes of Zoan have lighted upon, for the prevention of Israel's Deliverance from out of their Bondage, by one that should spring from their own Stock, (as was foretold them by their Magieians) than by issuing such a Command, That all the Hebrew Male Children should as soon as born, be slave? And yet does God by his Wonder-working Power and Wisdom, cause that very Hebrew Male-child whom he had made choice of,
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So foolish are the wise of this World, when they fit in Council against Wisdom it self, that their own Politick Engines undermine and blow up themselves.
So foolish Are the wise of this World, when they fit in Council against Wisdom it self, that their own Politic Engines undermine and blow up themselves.
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and assured that all things, even the most Malicious Plots, the Devilish Devices, and the most Injurious Actions of his most Spiteful Enemies, shall in the end turn to his Gain and Advantage.
and assured that all things, even the most Malicious Plots, the Devilish Devices, and the most Injurious Actions of his most Spiteful Enemies, shall in the end turn to his Gain and Advantage.
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Having thus paid my Homage and Duty, where it was most justly due, unto that Almighty Three in One, who thus wondrously advanced Moses, from the Margin of the Grave, to the Skirts of the Throne:
Having thus paid my Homage and Duty, where it was most justly due, unto that Almighty Three in One, who thus wondrously advanced Moses, from the Margin of the Grave, to the Skirts of the Throne:
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The Jewish Rabbins report of Moses, that when the Courtiers of Pharaoh were on a time sporting with the Child in the Bed-chamber of his Daughter, they presented to his choice an Ingot of Gold in the one Hand,
The Jewish Rabbis report of Moses, that when the Courtiers of Pharaoh were on a time sporting with the Child in the Bedchamber of his Daughter, they presented to his choice an Ingot of Gold in the one Hand,
But, sure I am, that his preferring in his choice the burning cole before the Ingot of Gold, was a most evident prediction of his contempt of Worldly wealth and glory.
But, sure I am, that his preferring in his choice the burning coal before the Ingot of Gold, was a most evident prediction of his contempt of Worldly wealth and glory.
and seriously considers with himself whether it were not better for him to suffer a light and momentary affliction, with his natural Brethren the Hebrews for a while here,
and seriously considers with himself whither it were not better for him to suffer a Light and momentary affliction, with his natural Brothers the Hebrews for a while Here,
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he would soon have concluded that it was better to side with the prosperous Egyptians, than with the afflicted Hebrews. That a bird in the Hand was worth two in the Bush. The possession of a Cottage to be preferred before the reversion of a Kingdom.
he would soon have concluded that it was better to side with the prosperous egyptians, than with the afflicted Hebrews. That a bird in the Hand was worth two in the Bush. The possession of a Cottage to be preferred before the reversion of a Kingdom.
Had it been proposed to some greedy Epicure, who is all for present pleasure, and hath his Stomach so sharp set, that he cannot stay till the banquet be prepared and all the guests come, he would without any demur have given in his verdict, That it was much better to enjoy Egypts present portion of Pleasure,
Had it been proposed to Some greedy Epicure, who is all for present pleasure, and hath his Stomach so sharp Set, that he cannot stay till the banquet be prepared and all the guests come, he would without any demur have given in his verdict, That it was much better to enjoy Egypts present portion of Pleasure,
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Had it been proposed to some delicate tender-singred Courtier, one that hates Labour and loves Ease and Idleness, riseth against Dinner, plays till Supper, drinks till Midnight, and whores till Morning;
Had it been proposed to Some delicate tender-singred Courtier, one that hates Labour and loves Ease and Idleness, Riseth against Dinner, plays till Supper, drinks till Midnight, and whores till Morning;
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Had it been proposed to some fickle complying Time-server, who Weather-cock-like beaks always fair towards the Wind, keeps still on that warm-side of the Sun, holds ever with the strongest Party;
Had it been proposed to Some fickle complying Timeserver, who Weather-cock-like beaks always fair towards the Wind, keeps still on that warm-side of the Sun, holds ever with the Strongest Party;
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St. Paul, have forsaken them, and embraced the society and fellowship of the prosperous Egyptians. Such timerous Time-serving, complying men, may I grant, love God, and Godliness well;
Saint Paul, have forsaken them, and embraced the society and fellowship of the prosperous egyptians. Such timorous Time-serving, complying men, may I grant, love God, and Godliness well;
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a Heart in his Breast, which had respect unto the future Recompence, and great Reward, that is laid up for all Faithful and Pious Souls in Heaven, he abandons all his Earthly Titles and Honours,
a Heart in his Breast, which had respect unto the future Recompense, and great Reward, that is laid up for all Faithful and Pious Souls in Heaven, he abandons all his Earthly Titles and Honours,
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Surely they who have the Eyes of their understanding enlightned, to see but a glimpse of that exceeding weight of Glory, which God hath prepared in Heaven for those that suffer patiently,
Surely they who have the Eyes of their understanding enlightened, to see but a glimpse of that exceeding weight of Glory, which God hath prepared in Heaven for those that suffer patiently,
or to stand under the lightest Load of Affliction? And hath not our great General 〈 ◊ 〉 Jesus, not only taught us by his own Example John 8. ult. to Shun and Avoid danger? But also enjoyned us by his Precept, to Pray that we be kept from Temptation,
or to stand under the Lightest Load of Affliction? And hath not our great General 〈 ◊ 〉 jesus, not only taught us by his own Exampl John 8. ult. to Shun and Avoid danger? But also enjoined us by his Precept, to Pray that we be kept from Temptation,
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yet his going to Visit his Brethren, and his looking with a Pitiful and Compassionate Eye on their Afflictions and Sufferings was a free and Voluntary act,
yet his going to Visit his Brothers, and his looking with a Pitiful and Compassionate Eye on their Afflictions and Sufferings was a free and Voluntary act,
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Had Moses been Egyptianized, he would when he came and found the Hebrew and the Egyptian a Fighting, have sided with the Egyptian, and not with the Hebrew. It being as it were Natural to all Renegadoes,
Had Moses been Egyptianized, he would when he Come and found the Hebrew and the Egyptian a Fighting, have sided with the Egyptian, and not with the Hebrew. It being as it were Natural to all Renegades,
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I dare not now oppose him unto you as a Pattern to follow and Imitate, I know your high flown and Gospel Faith, will scorn to stoop to this Low and Legal President.
I Dare not now oppose him unto you as a Pattern to follow and Imitate, I know your high flown and Gospel Faith, will scorn to stoop to this Low and Legal President.
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But sure notwithstanding the great boasting that is now adays made of Faith, my Faith tells me, that the most Faithful man amongst us, comes far short of Moses, and that there is Sca• … a man to be found in those bright Sun shine Days of the Gospel, that is able to give such an evident Demonstration of his Faith,
But sure notwithstanding the great boasting that is now adais made of Faith, my Faith tells me, that the most Faithful man among us, comes Far short of Moses, and that there is Sca• … a man to be found in those bright Sun shine Days of the Gospel, that is able to give such an evident Demonstration of his Faith,
and rather then we will suffer a light and Momentary Affliction here to be made partakets of an exceeding weight of Glory hereafter, we will chuse rather on the Wing of a Short-liv'd Pleasure,
and rather then we will suffer a Light and Momentary Affliction Here to be made partakets of an exceeding weight of Glory hereafter, we will choose rather on the Wing of a Short-lived Pleasure,
even beyond this present World, we plainly manifest by our Loathness to part with our Earthly Goods and Possessions for the gaining of a Heavenly Crown and Kingdom.
even beyond this present World, we plainly manifest by our Loathness to part with our Earthly Goods and Possessions for the gaining of a Heavenly Crown and Kingdom.
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So far are we from manifesting our Faith, as did Moses, by Choosing rather, &c. that we esteem no man to be a Child of God that is Afflicted and Persecuted:
So Far Are we from manifesting our Faith, as did Moses, by Choosing rather, etc. that we esteem no man to be a Child of God that is Afflicted and Persecuted:
their Saintship, by their success, and faithlesly think that God loves none but such as he suffers to flourish here in all Worldly wealth and felicity.
their Saintship, by their success, and faithlesly think that God loves none but such as he suffers to flourish Here in all Worldly wealth and felicity.
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as to make them his fellow Sufferers and would not with those Barbarians. Acts 27.4. Condemn all those for wicked Men, on whose hands we see the Viper of danger to fasten.
as to make them his fellow Sufferers and would not with those Barbarians. Acts 27.4. Condemn all those for wicked Men, on whose hands we see the Viper of danger to fasten.
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Did we believe indeed that there is another World, and were throughly perswaded that after the Dissolution of our Earthly Tabernacles, there is a House not made with hands, prepared for us in Heaven, we would not by balking the Cross, by complying with the Times, humouring of Men,
Did we believe indeed that there is Another World, and were thoroughly persuaded that After the Dissolution of our Earthly Tabernacles, there is a House not made with hands, prepared for us in Heaven, we would not by balking the Cross, by complying with the Times, Humouring of Men,
but would be ready with St. Paul, to run through Persecution of all sorts; yea, to die daily, in expectation of that great Reward which is promised, Matth. 5.10. to all that suffer for Righteousness save; and would esteem the Reproaches and Scorns that are cast on us for Christs sake and his Gospel, the greatest Honour that can be done us.
but would be ready with Saint Paul, to run through Persecution of all sorts; yea, to die daily, in expectation of that great Reward which is promised, Matthew 5.10. to all that suffer for Righteousness save; and would esteem the Reproaches and Scorns that Are cast on us for Christ sake and his Gospel, the greatest Honour that can be done us.
Did we make Gods Word our dayly study, read and remember how it is written there, That Gods People the Jews, were after a long and hard Servitude in Egypt, set at Liberty,
Did we make God's Word our daily study, read and Remember how it is written there, That God's People the jews, were After a long and hard Servitude in Egypt, Set At Liberty,
and how Pharaoh and his Jovial Courtiers, that afflicted and kept them in Bondage, were all either consumed by those heavy Plagues which God sout on their Nation,
and how Pharaoh and his Jovial Courtiers, that afflicted and kept them in Bondage, were all either consumed by those heavy Plagues which God soot on their nation,
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than with rich, dainty and delicate Dives, to be cast into Hell-Fire; yea, would chuse with Moses, rather, &c. Were we indeed true believing Christians, we would not only rejoyce in hope of the Glory of God, but would also with our brave Leaders the Blessed Apostles, glory in our Tribulatious, esteem our Sufferings for Christ's Cause, to be the very Marks of the Lord Jesus, as termed, Gal. 6.17. our Persecutions for Righteousness sake the Earnest of the Heavenly Crown and Kingdom, Matth. 5.10. our Chastisements for our Sins, to be the very tokens of our Heavenly Fathers Love and Affection towards us, Heb. 12.6.
than with rich, dainty and delicate Dives, to be cast into Hell-Fire; yea, would choose with Moses, rather, etc. Were we indeed true believing Christians, we would not only rejoice in hope of the Glory of God, but would also with our brave Leaders the Blessed Apostles, glory in our Tribulatious, esteem our Sufferings for Christ's Cause, to be the very Marks of the Lord jesus, as termed, Gal. 6.17. our Persecutions for Righteousness sake the Earnest of the Heavenly Crown and Kingdom, Matthew 5.10. our Chastisements for our Sins, to be the very tokens of our Heavenly Father's Love and Affection towards us, Hebrew 12.6.
Though to flow in wordly wealth, to be pointed at with the finger, and to be croucht to by every one, be an estate, which flesh, rebellious flesh would sometimes make me ambitious of;
Though to flow in wordly wealth, to be pointed At with the finger, and to be crouched to by every one, be an estate, which Flesh, rebellious Flesh would sometime make me ambitious of;
and the wholsom healthful Potion, that is contained in the aloed one of Adversity, it makes me earnestly beseech God, rather to give me a bitter Pill,
and the wholesome healthful Potion, that is contained in the aloed one of Adversity, it makes me earnestly beseech God, rather to give me a bitter Pill,
than the rich, dainty and delicate Dives, to be cast into Hell-Torments; and makes me to chuse rather with the faithful Moses to suffer affliction, &c. Credit me, my Beloved Brethren, the Love and Favour of God, is infinitely better than the love and favour of the world:
than the rich, dainty and delicate Dives, to be cast into Hell torments; and makes me to choose rather with the faithful Moses to suffer affliction, etc. Credit me, my beloved Brothers, the Love and Favour of God, is infinitely better than the love and favour of the world:
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have esteemed it much better to be chastned of the Lord here, and spared hereafter, than spared here and reserved unto the day of Judgment to be punished hereafter;
have esteemed it much better to be chastened of the Lord Here, and spared hereafter, than spared Here and reserved unto the day of Judgement to be punished hereafter;
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than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season amongst the vicious Egyptians. And thus to do like true Sons of Faith, whenever occasion shall be offered us:
than to enjoy the pleasures of since for a season among the vicious egyptians. And thus to do like true Sons of Faith, whenever occasion shall be offered us:
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