THe greatest and most important Enquiry that ever was in the World, was that of the Psalmist, Who will shew us any Good? Who will discover to us wherein true Blessedness lies,
THe greatest and most important Enquiry that ever was in the World, was that of the Psalmist, Who will show us any Good? Who will discover to us wherein true Blessedness lies,
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and by what wayes and means we may be able to obtain it? An Enquiry that every man is highly concerned to be satisfied in, from that common Principle of Nature that inclines every thing to seek its own Preservation and Wellbeing:
and by what ways and means we may be able to obtain it? an Enquiry that every man is highly concerned to be satisfied in, from that Common Principle of Nature that inclines every thing to seek its own Preservation and Wellbeing:
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when our blessed Saviour, the true light of the World, came from Heaven, on purpose to discover that happiness that mankind was groping after in the dark,
when our blessed Saviour, the true Light of the World, Come from Heaven, on purpose to discover that happiness that mankind was groping After in the dark,
but that they by the light of their Doctrine, and good example, might illuminate a dark World, disperse the beams of saving truth from one end of the Heavens to the other,
but that they by the Light of their Doctrine, and good Exampl, might illuminate a dark World, disperse the beams of Saving truth from one end of the Heavens to the other,
Which words, whether they were spoken to the promiscuous multitude of the Disciples, or appropriated to those that were to be the Stewards and Dispensers of the Gospel Mystery, is disputed amongst Interpreters,
Which words, whither they were spoken to the promiscuous multitude of the Disciples, or appropriated to those that were to be the Stewards and Dispensers of the Gospel Mystery, is disputed among Interpreters,
The great end why the Gospel Ministry was set up, was to turn sinners from darkness to light, from the power of Satan to God, and the chains wherewith the Devil holds men in captivity are chains of darkness.
The great end why the Gospel Ministry was Set up, was to turn Sinners from darkness to Light, from the power of Satan to God, and the chains wherewith the devil holds men in captivity Are chains of darkness.
They are altenated from the life of God through the darkness that is in them. All the affairs of this dark Kingdom are carried on by Falshood and Imposture.
They Are altenated from the life of God through the darkness that is in them. All the affairs of this dark Kingdom Are carried on by Falsehood and Imposture.
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All the Sophisticate Wares that he obtrudes upon men, for which he gains their souls in exchange, are put off by the advantage of darkness and obscurity;
All the Sophisticate Wares that he obtrudes upon men, for which he gains their Souls in exchange, Are put off by the advantage of darkness and obscurity;
And consequently he that would be instrumental to rescue sinners from under the Prince of darkness, must be furnished with an excellent knowledge, with a clear and bright understanding, able to represent things in their true colours;
And consequently he that would be instrumental to rescue Sinners from under the Prince of darkness, must be furnished with an excellent knowledge, with a clear and bright understanding, able to represent things in their true colours;
the beauty of holiness and the deformity of fin, both stript of those disguises the Devil puts upon them to make the one lovely, and the other hated.
the beauty of holiness and the deformity of fin, both stripped of those disguises the devil puts upon them to make the one lovely, and the other hated.
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The World is a Hospital of diseased souls, labouring under variety of spiritual distempers, that call for the compassionate skill of the spiritual Physician;
The World is a Hospital of diseased Souls, labouring under variety of spiritual distempers, that call for the compassionate skill of the spiritual physician;
How to address against Pride in the Ambitious, Covetousness in the Mammonist, Cruelty in the Oppressour, Craft and Overreaching in the Fraudulent, Errour, Prejudice,
How to address against Pride in the Ambitious, Covetousness in the Mammonist, Cruelty in the Oppressor, Craft and Overreaching in the Fraudulent, Error, Prejudice,
His lips should preserve knowledge, that when he speaks it may be as the Oracles of God, suitable to the occasion, evident to the understanding, forcible on the affections;
His lips should preserve knowledge, that when he speaks it may be as the Oracles of God, suitable to the occasion, evident to the understanding, forcible on the affections;
be able to acquaint them with the beauty of God's Works, the Impressions of Power, Wisdom, Goodness that he hath stamp'd on all his Creatures, to which an inspection into the Works of Nature is requisite.
be able to acquaint them with the beauty of God's Works, the Impressions of Power, Wisdom, goodness that he hath stamped on all his Creatures, to which an inspection into the Works of Nature is requisite.
Above all to make them understand in some good measure NONLATINALPHABET, the wonders of love and mercy, wisdom and goodness displayed in the Work of our Redemption;
Above all to make them understand in Some good measure, the wonders of love and mercy, Wisdom and Goodness displayed in the Work of our Redemption;
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which cannot be well done without great study, and serious application of mind to find out the meaning of the Holy Ghost in Scripture, which is the only Authentique Volume in the World where the knowledge of these wonders is recorded.
which cannot be well done without great study, and serious application of mind to find out the meaning of the Holy Ghost in Scripture, which is the only Authentic Volume in the World where the knowledge of these wonders is recorded.
To a true understanding whereof a great variety of other knowledge in Languages, Antiquities, Customs of the Eastern Nations, lend a very good assistance.
To a true understanding whereof a great variety of other knowledge in Languages, Antiquities, Customs of the Eastern nations, lend a very good assistance.
So difficult and important is the Ministerial Charge, that the Father had reason to say 'twas a work Angelorum humeris formidandum, and not to be managed by every trifling undertaker.
So difficult and important is the Ministerial Charge, that the Father had reason to say 'twas a work Angels humeris formidandum, and not to be managed by every trifling undertaker.
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So sensible was the great Apostle of the weightiness of it, though endowed with extraordinary abilities from Heaven, that he cries out, NONLATINALPHABET;
So sensible was the great Apostle of the weightiness of it, though endowed with extraordinary abilities from Heaven, that he cries out,;
How much then doth it concern us, upon whom these ministerial abilities are not conferred but by God's blessing upon our own industry implored by earnest prayer, to study, pray, read, meditate, that we may be enabled to discharge our Function;
How much then does it concern us, upon whom these ministerial abilities Are not conferred but by God's blessing upon our own industry implored by earnest prayer, to study, pray, read, meditate, that we may be enabled to discharge our Function;
2. A second thing included in this Charge, as it casts a peculiar aspect upon the Ministers of the Gospel, is a vigorous endeavour to communicate our light,
2. A second thing included in this Charge, as it Cast a peculiar aspect upon the Ministers of the Gospel, is a vigorous endeavour to communicate our Light,
The Understanding, which is the leading faculty of the soul must first be enlightned, before the will which is the principle of action can embrace what's good and avoid what's evil.
The Understanding, which is the leading faculty of the soul must First be enlightened, before the will which is the principle of actium can embrace what's good and avoid what's evil.
but he must work it upon their affections by awakening their consideration, by all the forcible motives of perswasion, by all the arts of wise and prudent insinuation, forcing all the passions and affections within men to engage on the side of truth, to print it the deeper in their minds.
but he must work it upon their affections by awakening their consideration, by all the forcible motives of persuasion, by all the arts of wise and prudent insinuation, forcing all the passion and affections within men to engage on the side of truth, to print it the Deeper in their minds.
Sometimes awakening their fears by representing the terrours of the Lord, sometimes animating their Hopes, by shewing them the recompence of the Righteous.
Sometime awakening their fears by representing the terrors of the Lord, sometime animating their Hope's, by showing them the recompense of the Righteous.
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Never forgetting all the while to beg of God, who alone gives the encrease to Paul 's planting and Apollo 's watering, to crown his endeavours with success.
Never forgetting all the while to beg of God, who alone gives the increase to Paul is planting and Apollo is watering, to crown his endeavours with success.
All these several Orders of Ecclesiastical Persons, and all variety of gifts that qualifie for the discharge of their several Functions, were for the benefit of the Church of God.
All these several Order of Ecclesiastical Persons, and all variety of Gifts that qualify for the discharge of their several Functions, were for the benefit of the Church of God.
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if any compassion for those souls which are the purchase of his blood, if any regard of that important trust that must be accounted for with greatest severity, we cannot but bend all the Forces and Powers of our Souls to the discharge of it,
if any compassion for those Souls which Are the purchase of his blood, if any regard of that important trust that must be accounted for with greatest severity, we cannot but bend all the Forces and Powers of our Souls to the discharge of it,
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To cloath naked backs, and feed empty bowels, and redeem miserable Captives from the thraldom of merciless Tyrants, is a charity that God accepts, and highly rewards.
To cloth naked backs, and feed empty bowels, and Redeem miserable Captives from the thraldom of merciless Tyrants, is a charity that God accepts, and highly rewards.
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But to cloath the nakedness of mens understandings by making them wise to salvation, to feed poor hunger-starved souls with the bread of life, to break off the Devil's fetters,
But to cloth the nakedness of men's understandings by making them wise to salvation, to feed poor Hunger-starved Souls with the bred of life, to break off the Devil's fetters,
He that hath any sense of true Godliness in his heart, cannot but think it one of the greatest blessings God can bestow upon him, to make him an instrument of deriving blessings upon a Multitude:
He that hath any sense of true Godliness in his heart, cannot but think it one of the greatest blessings God can bestow upon him, to make him an Instrument of deriving blessings upon a Multitude:
Much more, blessings of that importance that do men good for ever, blessings that fit and prepare men for Heaven, that shall be everlastingly remembred there with eternal Hallelujahs to God the Author,
Much more, blessings of that importance that do men good for ever, blessings that fit and prepare men for Heaven, that shall be everlastingly remembered there with Eternal Hallelujahs to God the Author,
Since then God hath made it our business and employment in the World to communicate the knowledge of himself and his Christ to men, to direct them in the Paths that lead to eternal happiness;
Since then God hath made it our business and employment in the World to communicate the knowledge of himself and his christ to men, to Direct them in the Paths that led to Eternal happiness;
We cannot have a better evidence that we are partakers of the Divine Nature, than by imitating the Divine Goodness in employing those Talents he hath bestowed upon us, to the use for which he designed them.
We cannot have a better evidence that we Are partakers of the Divine Nature, than by imitating the Divine goodness in employing those Talents he hath bestowed upon us, to the use for which he designed them.
5. The faithful performance of this duty is recompensed with an ample & Superlative reward, Every Soul that we are instrumental to bring to Heaven will add a new lustre to our Crown, Dan. 12.3. They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the Firmament, and they that turn many to righteousness as the Start for ever and ever, or if that place be capable of another meaning that of our Saviour will put it out of doubt, He that receives a Prophet in the name of a Prophet shall receive a Prophet's neward.
5. The faithful performance of this duty is recompensed with an ample & Superlative reward, Every Soul that we Are instrumental to bring to Heaven will add a new lustre to our Crown, Dan. 12.3. They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the Firmament, and they that turn many to righteousness as the Start for ever and ever, or if that place be capable of Another meaning that of our Saviour will put it out of doubt, He that receives a Prophet in the name of a Prophet shall receive a Prophet's neward.
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Where if a Prophet's reward did not in port something extraordinary and transcendent, there would be nothing of encouragement and enforcement to the duty.
Where if a Prophet's reward did not in port something extraordinary and transcendent, there would be nothing of encouragement and enforcement to the duty.
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And if we had not this assurance of a Divine Promise, it might be strongly argued from that natural influence the happiness we are instrumental to procure for other, will have upon our own.
And if we had not this assurance of a Divine Promise, it might be strongly argued from that natural influence the happiness we Are instrumental to procure for other, will have upon our own.
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To be instrumental to bring Souls to Heaven, to add new Members to the Church Triumphant, is to provide so many everlasting Monuments of our pious care and pains, whose Joys will all unite and center upon us, we looking upon them but as our selves divided, Children begotten by us to God, with whom we travel'd in pain, till Christ was formed in them.
To be instrumental to bring Souls to Heaven, to add new Members to the Church Triumphant, is to provide so many everlasting Monuments of our pious care and pains, whose Joys will all unite and centre upon us, we looking upon them but as our selves divided, Children begotten by us to God, with whom we traveled in pain, till christ was formed in them.
Besides, God who in justice punishes the Accessory, as well as the Principal in evil deeds, will be more inclinable to reward in us that good, that others do by our counsel, perswasion and direction, by how much he is more prone to shew mercy, in which he delights,
Beside, God who in Justice Punishes the Accessory, as well as the Principal in evil Deeds, will be more inclinable to reward in us that good, that Others do by our counsel, persuasion and direction, by how much he is more prove to show mercy, in which he delights,
Not to mention the obligations common to us with the rest of Christians, there are several considerations peculiar to us as Ministers of the Gospel, that enforce the strictest conformity to the Laws thereof.
Not to mention the obligations Common to us with the rest of Christians, there Are several considerations peculiar to us as Ministers of the Gospel, that enforce the Strictest conformity to the Laws thereof.
1. Whereas other men, by the urgency and exigence of their secular employments, have their thoughts often called off from attending the Concerns of Eternity;
1. Whereas other men, by the urgency and exigence of their secular employments, have their thoughts often called off from attending the Concerns of Eternity;
And if the want of consideration occasion most mens neglect of the Gospel (as 'tis certain it does.) It is but just and reasonable to expect that they whose office obliges them to give themselves wholly to the meditation and practice of divine things, who are Juris Evangelici consulti, should live most exactly answerable to the Gospel Law.
And if the want of consideration occasion most men's neglect of the Gospel (as it's certain it does.) It is but just and reasonable to expect that they whose office obliges them to give themselves wholly to the meditation and practice of divine things, who Are Juris Evangelici consulti, should live most exactly answerable to the Gospel Law.
Both God and men then will expect that they whose sole employment it is to regulate their own and others Lives according to the admirable Rules of Christian Religion should walk suteably to their profession.
Both God and men then will expect that they whose sole employment it is to regulate their own and Others Lives according to the admirable Rules of Christian Religion should walk suitably to their profession.
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and approach as near as possible to perfection of Angels, whom they so nearly resemble in employment, they being ministring spirits sent forth for the good of those who shall be heirs of Salvation.
and approach as near as possible to perfection of Angels, whom they so nearly resemble in employment, they being ministering spirits sent forth for the good of those who shall be Heirs of Salvation.
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and toss them often in their thoughts to have no sense and relish of them upon their hearts? To meditate upon the love of God and Christ, to be able to tell affectionate and melting stories of it to others,
and toss them often in their thoughts to have no sense and relish of them upon their hearts? To meditate upon the love of God and christ, to be able to tell affectionate and melting stories of it to Others,
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and warm it with such a love as is the spring of obedience, is such a Devil's Miracle as vies with that of Almighty God, who preserved the three Children from all smell of fire in the midst of a fiery Furnace.
and warm it with such a love as is the spring of Obedience, is such a Devil's Miracle as vies with that of Almighty God, who preserved the three Children from all smell of fire in the midst of a fiery Furnace.
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What will they be able to answer to God, to their own Consciences, when their own Reasonings, Discourses, Sermons will rise up in Judgment against them? What will they do in the day of Visitation,
What will they be able to answer to God, to their own Consciences, when their own Reasonings, Discourses, Sermons will rise up in Judgement against them? What will they do in the day of Visitation,
First, Our Holy and Exemplary Lives will render our Labours more succesful, add Authority and Veneration to our Persons, weight to our words, make them NONLATINALPHABET, (as he said of Epectetus ) effectual prevailing words.
First, Our Holy and Exemplary Lives will render our Labours more successful, add authority and Veneration to our Persons, weight to our words, make them, (as he said of Epectetus) effectual prevailing words.
With what irresistible Authority did he check the sins of others, when he ushered in his reproofs of them with his appeal to themselves touching his own innocency? Which of you convinces me of sin? Christian Religion is admirable in the Divinity of its Author, in the Purity of its Precepts, in the excellency of its end, in the mightiness of its aids;
With what irresistible authority did he check the Sins of Others, when he ushered in his reproofs of them with his appeal to themselves touching his own innocency? Which of you convinces me of since? Christian Religion is admirable in the Divinity of its Author, in the Purity of its Precepts, in the excellency of its end, in the mightiness of its aids;
When to a great measure of knowledge these qualifications unite in the same Person, his Doctrine distils as the rain, winds it self into the hearts of men, insinuates into their affections, takes fast hold of their souls.
When to a great measure of knowledge these qualifications unite in the same Person, his Doctrine distils as the rain, winds it self into the hearts of men, insinuates into their affections, Takes fast hold of their Souls.
Besides the blessing that attends upon a good man that renders his endeavours successful, there is a natural aptness in his words to work an Impression on his Hearers.
Beside the blessing that attends upon a good man that renders his endeavours successful, there is a natural aptness in his words to work an Impression on his Hearers.
and touch'd with a sense of its importance, and a tender love and compassion to the Souls of men, will oblige himself to press it home with that unaffected gravity and seriousness, that his very heart will discover it self in his Language, he will give you a raste of his soul in his Discourse.
and touched with a sense of its importance, and a tender love and compassion to the Souls of men, will oblige himself to press it home with that unaffected gravity and seriousness, that his very heart will discover it self in his Language, he will give you a raste of his soul in his Discourse.
Qui vità. docent, qui cum dixerint quid faciendum sit, faciendo, probant; qui docent quid vitandum sit, nee unquam in eo quod fugiendum dixerint deprehenduntur;
Qui vità. docent, qui cum dixerint quid faciendum sit, faciendo, probant; qui docent quid vitandum sit, nee unquam in eo quod fugiendum dixerint deprehenduntur;
For with what decency & congruity can he be severe in reproving the faults of others, who is indulgent and favourable to his ow•? Quid enim turpius quam ab aliis vitae rationem reposcere, quam tuae non potes reddere? All severity of this nature must begin at home.
For with what decency & congruity can he be severe in reproving the Faults of Others, who is indulgent and favourable to his ow•? Quid enim Turpius quam ab Others vitae rationem reposcere, quam tuae non potes reddere? All severity of this nature must begin At home.
In all probability he will wink at those vices in others which he allows in himself, spare to strike at the root of those sins where every blow he gives lights upon himself.
In all probability he will wink At those vices in Others which he allows in himself, spare to strike At the root of those Sins where every blow he gives lights upon himself.
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For with what face can he control the vices of others, whose reproofs rebound upon himself and flie in his own Face? With what likelihood of success can he attempt to shame men out of their sins, who by his own example brings sin into credit? Will those Remedies he tenders to others be accepted and esteemed by them,
For with what face can he control the vices of Others, whose reproofs rebound upon himself and fly in his own Face? With what likelihood of success can he attempt to shame men out of their Sins, who by his own Exampl brings since into credit? Will those Remedies he tenders to Others be accepted and esteemed by them,
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For a Demas to declaim against Covetousness a Diotrephes against Pride and Contention, a Judas against Treachery, a Hophni and Phineas against lust and intemperance, a conceited Pharisee against Hypocrisie, is but to do publick Penance every time he gets into the Pulpit, to light up a torch to expose his own shame by, to proclaim himself a wilful, hardned, self-condemned sinner, to render himself a miserable and sad spectacle to good men,
For a Demas to declaim against Covetousness a Diotrephes against Pride and Contention, a Judas against Treachery, a Hophni and Phinehas against lust and intemperance, a conceited Pharisee against Hypocrisy, is but to do public Penance every time he gets into the Pulpit, to Light up a torch to expose his own shame by, to proclaim himself a wilful, hardened, self-condemned sinner, to render himself a miserable and sad spectacle to good men,
To what end serves the Ministry but to perswade people to conform their Hearts and Lives to the laws and example of the holy Jesus? And what more effectual course can we take to render all our endeavours insuccesful,
To what end serves the Ministry but to persuade people to conform their Hearts and Lives to the laws and Exampl of the holy jesus? And what more effectual course can we take to render all our endeavours insuccesful,
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than to shame our own profession by an unsutable Conversation, to violate those Laws we should enforce obedience to, to confute our holy Doctrine by a lewd practice? Little credit is given to him who frequently contradicts himself,
than to shame our own profession by an unsuitable Conversation, to violate those Laws we should enforce Obedience to, to confute our holy Doctrine by a lewd practice? Little credit is given to him who frequently contradicts himself,
Quid verbis opus est cum facta videam, is but too usual a Plea though very unwarrantable whereby men shift off the obligations prest upon them by those who break loose from all the ties of duty themselves.
Quid verbis opus est cum facta videam, is but too usual a Plea though very unwarrantable whereby men shift off the obligations pressed upon them by those who break lose from all the ties of duty themselves.
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Which the Spartan Senators well understood, when a worthless person having mentioned something useful to the Publick, they voted it should be anew propounded by some Person of Worth and Integrity, and then put in execution.
Which the Spartan Senators well understood, when a worthless person having mentioned something useful to the Public, they voted it should be anew propounded by Some Person of Worth and Integrity, and then put in execution.
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3. Conformity of life to the Laws of our Religion is the ready way to obtain that skill in the Mysteries of Christianity that will render us abl• Ministers of the New Testament.
3. Conformity of life to the Laws of our Religion is the ready Way to obtain that skill in the Mysteres of Christianity that will render us abl• Ministers of the New Testament.
Our understandings are enlightned in this Mystery by the same degrees that our hearts are purified, till at length when all sin is purged out, we shall be admitted to the sight of God, who is the Author & the end of our Religion, whither it leads us by sanctification of the spirit, and belief of the truth.
Our understandings Are enlightened in this Mystery by the same Degrees that our hearts Are purified, till At length when all since is purged out, we shall be admitted to the sighed of God, who is the Author & the end of our Religion, whither it leads us by sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth.
Christianity is not Ostentatio scientiae, but le• vitae, and whosoever does not conform his life to its rules, will be very short sighted in its Mysteries, Errour in Judgment is the natural issue of a pollured heart, 'tis a people that do err in their hearts.
Christianity is not Ostentatio scientiae, but le• vitae, and whosoever does not conform his life to its rules, will be very short sighted in its Mysteres, Error in Judgement is the natural issue of a pollured heart, it's a people that do err in their hearts.
Whereas he, who uses the best means of information, and does his duty to the best of his knowledge and ability, hath the greatest security imaginable he shall not our dangerously.
Whereas he, who uses the best means of information, and does his duty to the best of his knowledge and ability, hath the greatest security imaginable he shall not our dangerously.
4. I add fourthly the consideration of the Person whom we represent, the Person of the Son of God, the Great High Priest of our profession, who was holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners.
4. I add fourthly the consideration of the Person whom we represent, the Person of the Son of God, the Great High Priest of our profession, who was holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from Sinners.
How necessary is it those hands should be cleansed from all pollution, that are lift up to a holy God, in the Name of the Holy Jesus, in the behalf of a people that he purified to himself to be a peculiar people zealous of good works? How incongruous and misbecoming is it, that the Ambassadours of the Son of God, who came into the World to destroy the works of the Devil, should be addicted to any of those which their Lord and Master came to destroy, that they who are Agents for the Prince of peace, should be of quarrelsome and contentious spirits;
How necessary is it those hands should be cleansed from all pollution, that Are lift up to a holy God, in the Name of the Holy jesus, in the behalf of a people that he purified to himself to be a peculiar people zealous of good works? How incongruous and misbecoming is it, that the ambassadors of the Son of God, who Come into the World to destroy the works of the devil, should be addicted to any of those which their Lord and Master Come to destroy, that they who Are Agents for the Prince of peace, should be of quarrelsome and contentious spirits;
I am sensible what misconstruction may be put upon my honest meaning, and that this pressing the Ministry to the regard of purity, may by some be interpreted Reproach and Libelling.
I am sensible what misconstruction may be put upon my honest meaning, and that this pressing the Ministry to the regard of purity, may by Some be interpreted Reproach and Libeling.
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But to this I shall only say, that they who have the thousand witnesses to attest the truth of their sincerity, may with joy and exultation of spirit, turn admonition to Panegyrick.
But to this I shall only say, that they who have the thousand Witnesses to attest the truth of their sincerity, may with joy and exultation of Spirit, turn admonition to Panegyric.
as it renders us more useful to the World, and puts us into a greater Capacity of doing good, it is to be accounted one of God's Choicest Blessings, to be received with thanks, preserved with care,
as it renders us more useful to the World, and puts us into a greater Capacity of doing good, it is to be accounted one of God's Choicest Blessings, to be received with thanks, preserved with care,
If men entertain a low and mean opinion of the Speaker, they'l disesteem the things he speaks, slight his Doctrine, reject his Counsels, scorn his Reproofs, never counsult him in Doubtful Cases,
If men entertain a low and mean opinion of the Speaker, They'll disesteem the things he speaks, slight his Doctrine, reject his Counsels, scorn his Reproofs, never counsult him in Doubtful Cases,
And therefore Saint Paul thought it no misbecoming thing to wipe off those Aspersions cast on him by the Factious Teachers in the Church of Corinth. Indeed, 'tis sometimes so far from being a fault that it becomes a piece of Necessary Justice that we owe to our selves, to vindicate our Names from Slander and Reproach.
And Therefore Saint Paul Thought it not misbecoming thing to wipe off those Aspersions cast on him by the Factious Teachers in the Church of Corinth. Indeed, it's sometime so Far from being a fault that it becomes a piece of Necessary justice that we owe to our selves, to vindicate our Names from Slander and Reproach.
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'Tis one way of resisting the Devil, whose very name carries Slander in it, and one of whose greatest Stratagems, to obstruct the progress of Religion, is to blast the Reputation of its Ministers,
It's one Way of resisting the devil, whose very name carries Slander in it, and one of whose greatest Stratagems, to obstruct the progress of Religion, is to blast the Reputation of its Ministers,
And I could wish they would take notice of this, who any wayes contribute to bring a disrepute upon the Clergy, that they only promote the interest of Hell, lend their assistance to the Devil, and help to uphold by this means his otherwise tottering Kingdom.
And I could wish they would take notice of this, who any ways contribute to bring a disrepute upon the Clergy, that they only promote the Interest of Hell, lend their assistance to the devil, and help to uphold by this means his otherwise tottering Kingdom.
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as it is subservient to the further Ends of God's Glory, and our Brethrens Edification, That men may see our Good Works and glorifie, &c. What it is for men to glorifie God our Saviour himself can best interpret,
as it is subservient to the further Ends of God's Glory, and our Brothers' Edification, That men may see our Good Works and Glorify, etc. What it is for men to Glorify God our Saviour himself can best interpret,
and their lives beautified with the Works of Holiness, that is, to be renewed after the Image of God, which Renovation is wrought upon them by a hearty belief of the Gospel,
and their lives beautified with the Works of Holiness, that is, to be renewed After the Image of God, which Renovation is wrought upon them by a hearty belief of the Gospel,
And when men once come to conceive High and Honourable thoughts of it, the next step will be to submit themselves to the Laws of it, to put themselves under its Discipline,
And when men once come to conceive High and Honourable thoughts of it, the next step will be to submit themselves to the Laws of it, to put themselves under its Discipline,
We may by this happy Union of Purity both in Life and Doctrine, be Instruments of begetting such a quick and lively sense of Religion in the hearts of men, such a serious and sober practice of it in their lives, such a Zeal in them to transmit it down to their Posterity, that the places we live in may be the better for us to the World's end,
We may by this happy union of Purity both in Life and Doctrine, be Instruments of begetting such a quick and lively sense of Religion in the hearts of men, such a serious and Sobrium practice of it in their lives, such a Zeal in them to transmit it down to their Posterity, that the places we live in may be the better for us to the World's end,
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The Children of Light in all after Ages acknowledge them for their spiritual Fathers, and the Generations yet to come will rise up and call them blessed.
The Children of Light in all After Ages acknowledge them for their spiritual Father's, and the Generations yet to come will rise up and call them blessed.
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'Tis true, they had so, and so 'twas necessary they should, being to propagate a new Doctrine, a Doctrine so contrary to all the Religions then received in the World, they being so few,
It's true, they had so, and so 'twas necessary they should, being to propagate a new Doctrine, a Doctrine so contrary to all the Religions then received in the World, they being so few,
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Abilities acquired by God's blessing on our own Industry, employed with honest hearts, seconded by good example, influenced by the Spirit of God, are as sufficient for this Age, as Miracles were, for that.
Abilities acquired by God's blessing on our own Industry, employed with honest hearts, seconded by good Exampl, influenced by the Spirit of God, Are as sufficient for this Age, as Miracles were, for that.
but when Israel arrived in Canaan, where the necessities of life were supplied in a natural way from the Plenty and Fertility of the Soil, their miraculous food ceased,
but when Israel arrived in Canaan, where the necessities of life were supplied in a natural Way from the Plenty and Fertility of the Soil, their miraculous food ceased,
And (thanks be to God) the World is not so degenerate, but that many of this temper may be found that owe this Renovation of their minds to the influence of the Divine Grace upon them in the use of the present Ministry.
And (thanks be to God) the World is not so degenerate, but that many of this temper may be found that owe this Renovation of their minds to the influence of the Divine Grace upon them in the use of the present Ministry.
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but what things accompany Salvation, what tend to renewing the Image of God in the minds of men, fitting them to be partakes of the Inheritance of the Saints in light, these are still continued,
but what things accompany Salvation, what tend to renewing the Image of God in the minds of men, fitting them to be partakes of the Inheritance of the Saints in Light, these Are still continued,
Let us therefore (my Brethren) acquit our selves like faithful Stewards in the Discharge of our mighty Trust. Those Souls that were redeemed with the blood of God, are committed to our care.
Let us Therefore (my Brothers) acquit our selves like faithful Stewards in the Discharge of our mighty Trust. Those Souls that were redeemed with the blood of God, Are committed to our care.
These would make us such a Light of the World as would chase all works of darkness out of it, the Rulers of the darkness of this World would not be able to stand before us,
These would make us such a Light of the World as would chase all works of darkness out of it, the Rulers of the darkness of this World would not be able to stand before us,
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Armour both of defence and offence, the weapons of our warfare that will render us succesful in fighting the Lord's Battels, signally instrumental in reducing a stubborn rebellious World to obedience to the Laws of our Blessed Saviour, the Captain of our Salvation.
Armour both of defence and offence, the weapons of our warfare that will render us successful in fighting the Lord's Battles, signally instrumental in reducing a stubborn rebellious World to Obedience to the Laws of our Blessed Saviour, the Captain of our Salvation.
We shall hereby secure our own Salvation, credit the Gospel, rejoyce the Angels in converting Sinners, make all good men with thankful hearts and tongues bless God for us,
We shall hereby secure our own Salvation, credit the Gospel, rejoice the Angels in converting Sinners, make all good men with thankful hearts and tongues bless God for us,
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and our selves, after we have for a while been burning and shining Lights in the World, shine as Stars for ever and ever in the Upper Regions of Light and Bliss. FINIS.
and our selves, After we have for a while been burning and shining Lights in the World, shine as Stars for ever and ever in the Upper Regions of Light and Bliss. FINIS.
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