Peace and gratitude a sermon preached before the Honourable Society of the Natives of the County of Kent, Novemb. 23, 1697 at St. Mary le Bow, London / by Samuel Prat.
Now here in the following Verse, he recommends two other Virtues, which are inseparable from such a Christian Temper of Mind, to wit, Peace one with another; and Gratitude towards God:
Now Here in the following Verse, he recommends two other Virtues, which Are inseparable from such a Christian Temper of Mind, to wit, Peace one with Another; and Gratitude towards God:
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First then, the Peace of God, (called so, because it is the Effects of God's Love in our Hearts,) hath atwofold meaning in Holy Scripture. For it signifies either,
First then, the Peace of God, (called so, Because it is the Effects of God's Love in our Hearts,) hath Atwofold meaning in Holy Scripture. For it signifies either,
That, that inward Peace, which is the Peace of a good Conscience, or that peaceable Inclination of Good-will to one, another, which by all the Offices of Love and Charity, exerts its self outwardly.
That, that inward Peace, which is the Peace of a good Conscience, or that peaceable Inclination of Goodwill to one, Another, which by all the Offices of Love and Charity, exerts its self outwardly.
hath a lively hope that his Sins are forgiven him, thro' the Merits of Christ, and that his Peace and Reconciliation is made with God, as Rom. 5.1. Being justified by Faith, we have Peace with God thro' our Lord Jesus Christ:
hath a lively hope that his Sins Are forgiven him, through the Merits of christ, and that his Peace and Reconciliation is made with God, as Rom. 5.1. Being justified by Faith, we have Peace with God through our Lord jesus christ:
And from hence we may infer, that all those who disorder the Communion of Saints, who break the Bonds and Obligations of Peace and Unity, who disturb that Christian Fellowship and Harmony which we ought all to conserve,
And from hence we may infer, that all those who disorder the Communion of Saints, who break the Bonds and Obligations of Peace and Unity, who disturb that Christian Fellowship and Harmony which we ought all to conserve,
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This Word Rule in the Text, is Metaphorical, relating to the Publick Exercises of the Antients, over which there were chief Officers or Judges, constituted to decide any Controversy which might arise among the Candidates striving for Victory:
This Word Rule in the Text, is Metaphorical, relating to the Public Exercises of the Ancients, over which there were chief Officers or Judges, constituted to decide any Controversy which might arise among the Candidates striving for Victory:
and the unruly Desires usurping upon, and insulting over the calm and lovely Graces; Hatred and Envyings against Love and Joy, Strife and Emulations against Goodness and Meekness:
and the unruly Desires usurping upon, and insulting over the Cam and lovely Graces; Hatred and Envyings against Love and Joy, Strife and Emulations against goodness and Meekness:
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Satyrs without a Metaphor, that insult all Mankind like the Giants of Old, and storm Heaven too with the reakings of that Hell which is always within 'em:
Satyrs without a Metaphor, that insult all Mankind like the Giants of Old, and storm Heaven too with the reakings of that Hell which is always within they:
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These are such as Holy David had to encounter with, Wo is me saith the Psalmist, That I am constrained to dwell in Mesech, and to have my Habitation in the Tents of Kedar, my Soul hath long wish'd for Peace,
These Are such as Holy David had to encounter with, Woe is me Says the Psalmist, That I am constrained to dwell in Mesech, and to have my Habitation in the Tents of Kedar, my Soul hath long wished for Peace,
of whom St. Peter takes notice, as of Spots and Blemishes in their publick Meetings, rity, Sporting themselves, saith he, with their own deceivings, while they Feast with you.
of whom Saint Peter Takes notice, as of Spots and Blemishes in their public Meetings, rity, Sporting themselves, Says he, with their own deceivings, while they Feast with you.
The Third Rank of Men, are of somewhat better alloy than the former two, for they have this Peace of God in their Hearts, notwithstanding they take very little care of manifesting it by their outward Conversation:
The Third Rank of Men, Are of somewhat better alloy than the former two, for they have this Peace of God in their Hearts, notwithstanding they take very little care of manifesting it by their outward Conversation:
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Now both these sorts of Men, tho' in some respects they may be said to have the Peace of God in their Hearts, their own Consciences not accusing 'em of any mischievous Designs,
Now both these sorts of Men, though in Some respects they may be said to have the Peace of God in their Hearts, their own Consciences not accusing they of any mischievous Designs,
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who have not only Inclinations to Virtuous and Moral Duties, but who are likewise well disposed to Exercises of Religion; yet for want of fixing their Resolutions,
who have not only Inclinations to Virtuous and Moral Duties, but who Are likewise well disposed to Exercises of Religion; yet for want of fixing their Resolutions,
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In whose Hearts the Peace of God hath not only possession, but Government; and Exercises a Soveraign and Uncontroul'd Authority over all the Faculties of the Soul, and Actions of the Body.
In whose Hearts the Peace of God hath not only possession, but Government; and Exercises a Sovereign and Uncontrolled authority over all the Faculties of the Soul, and Actions of the Body.
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Well then, that we may the better understand the Allegory, and the force of this word Rule, we are to suppose in the Heart of Man two contending Parties.
Well then, that we may the better understand the Allegory, and the force of this word Rule, we Are to suppose in the Heart of Man two contending Parties.
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the Peace of Necessity, the Peace of Worldly Interest, a Politick and designing Peace, such an one as never comes up to that of God, which passeth all Ʋnderstanding.
the Peace of Necessity, the Peace of Worldly Interest, a Politic and designing Peace, such an one as never comes up to that of God, which passes all Ʋnderstanding.
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Now the words of my Text are a decision of the Controversy, and give the sole Authority to the Peace of God, it makes this the Judge and Umpire of all Occurrences:
Now the words of my Text Are a decision of the Controversy, and give the sole authority to the Peace of God, it makes this the Judge and Umpire of all Occurrences:
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it is a word that alludes to the ancient Exercises among the Grecians, and Originally signifies, to bestow a Reward: The Office of the Judge, being to bestow a Palm or Crown upon the Victor.
it is a word that alludes to the ancient Exercises among the Greeks, and Originally signifies, to bestow a Reward: The Office of the Judge, being to bestow a Palm or Crown upon the Victor.
First, Then this Christan Peace is one of the chief Articles of the New Covenant between God and Man, which our Saviour himself by his own Example did confirm:
First, Then this Christian Peace is one of the chief Articles of the New Covenant between God and Man, which our Saviour himself by his own Exampl did confirm:
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The pleasant Fruits of Peace, Love and Joy, for instance, he did in the earliest days of his Prophetic Office in a very extraordinary manner encourage;
The pleasant Fruits of Peace, Love and Joy, for instance, he did in the earliest days of his Prophetic Office in a very extraordinary manner encourage;
and no less so are his Precepts; as in the ninth of St. Mark, at the fiftieth Verse, Have Salt in your selves, [ that Wisdom and Prudence, which seasons every Feast of Love ] and have Peace one with another.
and no less so Are his Precepts; as in the ninth of Saint Mark, At the fiftieth Verse, Have Salt in your selves, [ that Wisdom and Prudence, which seasons every Feast of Love ] and have Peace one with Another.
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Among all the several sorts of Societies in the World, Societies of Consanguinity or Affinity, Societies of Policy or Civil Government, Societies of Places, Societies of Profession, and Societies of pure Friendship; that which Supersedes all,
Among all the several sorts of Societies in the World, Societies of Consanguinity or Affinity, Societies of Policy or Civil Government, Societies of Places, Societies of Profession, and Societies of pure Friendship; that which Supersedes all,
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I come now to speak more briefly of this other Christian Virtue Gratitude, express'd in these words, Be ye thankful. By which we are to understand, a Religious and thankful acknowledgment of the Benefits which we receive by the dispensation of the Gospel.
I come now to speak more briefly of this other Christian Virtue Gratitude, expressed in these words, Be you thankful. By which we Are to understand, a Religious and thankful acknowledgment of the Benefits which we receive by the Dispensation of the Gospel.
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The Comforts of an Holy Fellowship here, and the Promises of Eternal Life hereafter, are tender'd to us upon such Conditions, which are in themselves so easy to be observed,
The Comforts of an Holy Fellowship Here, and the Promises of Eternal Life hereafter, Are tendered to us upon such Conditions, which Are in themselves so easy to be observed,
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So that all the Good and Charitable Works we are capable of doing, are but so many acknowledgments by way of Gratitude, for what we are never able to purchase,
So that all the Good and Charitable Works we Are capable of doing, Are but so many acknowledgments by Way of Gratitude, for what we Are never able to purchase,
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Our Duty and Obedience to our Superiours, our Love and Friendship to one another, our Charity and Liberality to the Poor and Needy, are but so many returns of Gratitude to God; for the Comforts and Protection of Government,
Our Duty and obedience to our Superiors, our Love and Friendship to one Another, our Charity and Liberality to the Poor and Needy, Are but so many returns of Gratitude to God; for the Comforts and Protection of Government,
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for the happiness of a Christian Neighbourhood, for making us Members of Christ's Holy Body, and the Entitling us to the Inheritance of an Heavenly Canaan.
for the happiness of a Christian Neighbourhood, for making us Members of Christ's Holy Body, and the Entitling us to the Inheritance of an Heavenly Canaan.
In our Duty towards our selves, by Living in Temperance, Soberness and Chastity, as those that have possess'd their Souls with an hope of Eternal things, that exceeding weight of Glory, which is laid up for us in Heaven.
In our Duty towards our selves, by Living in Temperance, Soberness and Chastity, as those that have possessed their Souls with an hope of Eternal things, that exceeding weight of Glory, which is laid up for us in Heaven.
that 'tis impossible we should ever be establish'd in Peace, unless we are Link'd and United together in the Bonds of Love and Charity, For as the Humane Spirit, saith St. Austin, can never animate the Members of the Body,
that it's impossible we should ever be established in Peace, unless we Are Linked and United together in the Bonds of Love and Charity, For as the Humane Spirit, Says Saint Austin, can never animate the Members of the Body,
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But above all, let a Sense of Gratitude towards God, oblige us to this Duty of publick Peace and Concord; since he has been so graciously pleased to disperse the dangers of a Foreign Enemy,
But above all, let a Sense of Gratitude towards God, oblige us to this Duty of public Peace and Concord; since he has been so graciously pleased to disperse the dangers of a Foreign Enemy,
Let us take heed that we sleight not the late instances of his Mercy, but unite our Hearts and Affections to one another, by that (among other Considerations) of our late dangers of falling into Misery or Captivity; and let us be speedy in such returns of Gratitude,
Let us take heed that we sleight not the late instances of his Mercy, but unite our Hearts and Affections to one Another, by that (among other Considerations) of our late dangers of falling into Misery or Captivity; and let us be speedy in such returns of Gratitude,
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lest mischiefs worse than those we fear put it out of our Capacity, or a greater security out of our Thoughts: You sure to whom I address my self, have the greatest reason of any Tribe or County of this Nation,
lest mischiefs Worse than those we Fear put it out of our Capacity, or a greater security out of our Thoughts: You sure to whom I address my self, have the greatest reason of any Tribe or County of this nation,
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you would have found something more formidable than the Arms of Julius Caesar, or even of the Norman Conqueror, tho' they carried such a terror along with 'em,
you would have found something more formidable than the Arms of Julius Caesar, or even of the Norman Conqueror, though they carried such a terror along with they,
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And what returns of Gratitude can you make to God and the King, but by possessing your Souls with the Peace of God, with such a Peaceable disposition as becomes good Christians,
And what returns of Gratitude can you make to God and the King, but by possessing your Souls with the Peace of God, with such a Peaceable disposition as becomes good Christians,
And it is my Duty to put you in mind, that seeing you now meet together with greater causes of Joy, and greater marks of Prosperity than ever, that you now make greater returns than ever of Gratitude to God.
And it is my Duty to put you in mind, that seeing you now meet together with greater Causes of Joy, and greater marks of Prosperity than ever, that you now make greater returns than ever of Gratitude to God.
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But these publick Works which are the Gifts of private Men, should much more excite you methinks now in a publick Capacity, to the doing more works of Charity,
But these public Works which Are the Gifts of private Men, should much more excite you methinks now in a public Capacity, to the doing more works of Charity,
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I am afraid, lest you should degenerate from the Character of your Ancestors; they almost 2000 Years ago were reputed to have had the greatest Humanity of any People in the World,
I am afraid, lest you should degenerate from the Character of your Ancestors; they almost 2000 years ago were reputed to have had the greatest Humanity of any People in the World,
