A sermon preached at the funeral of Mr. Tho. Whitchurch October the 15th. 1691. at Chalfont St. Peter's. By Henry Parsley, A.M. rector of Hodgerley, in the county of Bucks.
IT is the common and universal Judgment of Mankind, a Truth generally received, and which cannot be contradicted by any, that to be in such a State or Condition,
IT is the Common and universal Judgement of Mankind, a Truth generally received, and which cannot be contradicted by any, that to be in such a State or Condition,
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for the Soul of Man can never be so far corrupted, as not to design in all its deliberate and advised Actions, its own Happiness and Felicity as its End;
for the Soul of Man can never be so Far corrupted, as not to Design in all its deliberate and advised Actions, its own Happiness and Felicity as its End;
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insomuch, that those who have made it their Business to understand Humane Nature, have thought it enough barely to intimate and needless to prove this Point,
insomuch, that those who have made it their Business to understand Humane Nature, have Thought it enough barely to intimate and needless to prove this Point,
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for Delight and Happiness being in the Opinion of all Men, esteemed a thing innoffensively good, of which there can be no noxious or harmful Excess, it followeth, that the more of this excellent Condition any man enjoyeth, it is so much the better for him,
for Delight and Happiness being in the Opinion of all Men, esteemed a thing innoffensively good, of which there can be no noxious or harmful Excess, it follows, that the more of this excellent Condition any man Enjoyeth, it is so much the better for him,
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Now if we look into all those outward things that 'tis possible for us to enjoy here in this World, we cannot find Happiness inscrib'd upon them, much less the greatest Happiness, Riches, Honours and Pleasures here,
Now if we look into all those outward things that it's possible for us to enjoy Here in this World, we cannot find Happiness inscribed upon them, much less the greatest Happiness, Riches, Honours and Pleasures Here,
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And this you cannot but grant, if you consider those Parts and Properties of it, which in the Text are either explicitely or implicitely affirmed concerning it.
And this you cannot but grant, if you Consider those Parts and Properties of it, which in the Text Are either explicitly or implicitly affirmed Concerning it.
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if it were possible for their Happiness to be interrupted. 1. The first Property of this Happiness, is, that they have the Absence of Grief, and Security from it; They rest from their Labours:
if it were possible for their Happiness to be interrupted. 1. The First Property of this Happiness, is, that they have the Absence of Grief, and Security from it; They rest from their Labours:
Freedom from Evil is the Ground or Basis of Delight, and is in many places, of Scripture expresly asserted to be part of the Happiness of the Blessed •n Heaven;
Freedom from Evil is the Ground or Basis of Delight, and is in many places, of Scripture expressly asserted to be part of the Happiness of the Blessed •n Heaven;
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especially by St. John, who we know, in the Gospel, was a Person so very dear to our Saviour, that he chose him out of all his Disciples, more particularly to shew unto him those things that were to come to pass at the end of the World.
especially by Saint John, who we know, in the Gospel, was a Person so very dear to our Saviour, that he chosen him out of all his Disciples, more particularly to show unto him those things that were to come to pass At the end of the World.
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The Words you see are general and full, and can be meant of nothing else than a perfect Freedom from all Evil. But to discourse a little more particularly of this Point, The Evils to which we are here subject,
The Words you see Are general and full, and can be meant of nothing Else than a perfect Freedom from all Evil. But to discourse a little more particularly of this Point, The Evils to which we Are Here Subject,
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Now Sin is the great E••• good Men complain of, and are afraid of, and notwithstanding all their Vigilance and Care, they may sometimes fall into Sin, of an Offence against God;
Now since is the great E••• good Men complain of, and Are afraid of, and notwithstanding all their Vigilance and Care, they may sometime fallen into since, of an Offence against God;
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He is to fight against his own Lusts and Passiions, and evil Concupiscences, to mortifie Pride, to subdue Anger, to banish the least Thoughts and Motions of Malice and Revenge out of his Mind:
He is to fight against his own Lustiest and Passiions, and evil Concupiscences, to mortify Pride, to subdue Anger, to banish the least Thoughts and Motions of Malice and Revenge out of his Mind:
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and most subtle in making all the other Temptations, we may meet withal, operative and effectual upon us, by his Seductions and Delusions, and but too often successful.
and most subtle in making all the other Temptations, we may meet withal, operative and effectual upon us, by his Seductions and Delusions, and but too often successful.
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So that whereas our Souls ought to be consecrated as a Holy Temple unto the Lord, free from all Pollution of ••n, from all sorts of Intemperance, Injustice and Uncharitableness,
So that whereas our Souls ought to be consecrated as a Holy Temple unto the Lord, free from all Pollution of ••n, from all sorts of Intemperance, Injustice and Uncharitableness,
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yet it is but by little and little, and he is in perpetual Danger, still being surpriz'd into some little Compliances, at least contrary to the Will of God,
yet it is but by little and little, and he is in perpetual Danger, still being surprised into Some little Compliances, At least contrary to the Will of God,
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but when we arrive unto those Regions of Bliss and Glory that are above, have once weathered these short Storms, prov'd our selves good and loyal Subjects to God Almighty, in fighting against his and our Enemies (I mean our irregular Passions and Appetites) and overcoming them too, in great measure;
but when we arrive unto those Regions of Bliss and Glory that Are above, have once weathered these short Storms, proved our selves good and loyal Subject's to God Almighty, in fighting against his and our Enemies (I mean our irregular Passion and Appetites) and overcoming them too, in great measure;
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if the general Bent and Inclination of our Souls have been to serve, and to please God, He will graciously forgive the little Follies and Imperfections of Humane Nature,
if the general Bent and Inclination of our Souls have been to serve, and to please God, He will graciously forgive the little Follies and Imperfections of Humane Nature,
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For I reckon all the Miseries of this Life, all the Imperfections of it, both of Mind and Body, viz. the imperfection of our Knowledge, the Diseases and Infirmities of our Bodies to be the Effects of Sin,
For I reckon all the Misery's of this Life, all the Imperfections of it, both of Mind and Body, viz. the imperfection of our Knowledge, the Diseases and Infirmities of our Bodies to be the Effects of since,
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and Misery, which are the proper Attendants and Consequents of Sin. There shall be no Blindness in the Mind, no Perverseness in the Will, no Error in the Judgment, no Disorder 〈 ◊ 〉 the Affections, no Wearn••ss in se••ing God.
and Misery, which Are the proper Attendants and Consequents of Sin. There shall be no Blindness in the Mind, no Perverseness in the Will, no Error in the Judgement, no Disorder 〈 ◊ 〉 the Affections, no Wearn••ss in se••ing God.
and to be Wise without Folly: Love is there without Hatred, Jealousie or Envy; Joy without any Sighing or Sorrow, Praises without Complaints, Obedience without Reluctance;
and to be Wise without Folly: Love is there without Hatred, Jealousy or Envy; Joy without any Sighing or Sorrow, Praises without Complaints, obedience without Reluctance;
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Now this Freedom from the Sins and Follies, the Troubles and Inconveniencies, the Sicknesses and Diseases, imperfections, that we are here liable to, must needs be very delightful.
Now this Freedom from the Sins and Follies, the Troubles and Inconveniences, the Sicknesses and Diseases, imperfections, that we Are Here liable to, must needs be very delightful.
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This very Consideration must needs afford them fit Matter of Praise, and Thanksgivings to God, who hath placed them in a blessed Estate, not obnoxious to any of their … mer Griefs, Sicknesses, or Pains;
This very Consideration must needs afford them fit Matter of Praise, and Thanksgivings to God, who hath placed them in a blessed Estate, not obnoxious to any of their … mer Griefs, Sicknesses, or Pains;
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But when that which is 〈 … 〉 is come, then that which is in part shall be 〈 ◊ 〉 away, 1 Cor. 13. v. 9, 10, 11. There the Joy of the Righteous shall be great from the Possession of God himself, by the clearest Knowledge,
But when that which is 〈 … 〉 is come, then that which is in part shall be 〈 ◊ 〉 away, 1 Cor. 13. v. 9, 10, 11. There the Joy of the Righteous shall be great from the Possession of God himself, by the Clearest Knowledge,
or know him as we do now, by Similitudes, Resemblances, and Expressions borrowed from other things (which is all our Natures are here capable to bear;) but by a clear No••n of him formd in our Minds, whereby they will be fill'd with a Knowledge of him so clear, distinct and strong, that will even turn 〈 ◊ 〉 •n•• his own Nature Life and Happiness.
or know him as we do now, by Similitudes, Resemblances, and Expressions borrowed from other things (which is all our Nature's Are Here capable to bear;) but by a clear No••n of him formed in our Minds, whereby they will be filled with a Knowledge of him so clear, distinct and strong, that will even turn 〈 ◊ 〉 •n•• his own Nature Life and Happiness.
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The holy Soul shall there see the King in his Beauty, all the Perfections of that infinitely glorious and blessed Being in their Brightness and Purity.
The holy Soul shall there see the King in his Beauty, all the Perfections of that infinitely glorious and blessed Being in their Brightness and Purity.
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or vital Union between the Soul and its Happiness, and from thence will spring perfect Delight, Psal. 16. 1•. For 〈 ◊ 〉 the Presence of God there is fulness of Joy, and at his Right Hand there are Pleasures for evermore.
or vital union between the Soul and its Happiness, and from thence will spring perfect Delight, Psalm 16. 1•. For 〈 ◊ 〉 the Presence of God there is fullness of Joy, and At his Right Hand there Are Pleasures for evermore.
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And it cannot be otherwise, for how pleasant must it needs be, to be delivered from the Imperfections, Errors and Mistakes concerning Persons or Things here; nay, of God himself:
And it cannot be otherwise, for how pleasant must it needs be, to be Delivered from the Imperfections, Errors and Mistakes Concerning Persons or Things Here; nay, of God himself:
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too severely, either through mistake, not knowing from what Principles the Actions of Men proceed, or from want of Charity to derive them from the best;
too severely, either through mistake, not knowing from what Principles the Actions of Men proceed, or from want of Charity to derive them from the best;
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Let us therefore conceive with ou• selves, as well as we can, what his infinite Perfections are, his Wisdom, his Goodness, his Power, his Unchangeableness, his Immortality and Bliss,
Let us Therefore conceive with ou• selves, as well as we can, what his infinite Perfections Are, his Wisdom, his goodness, his Power, his Unchangeableness, his Immortality and Bliss,
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but in our Measures, and according to such Capacities as he will give us, be what he himself is, bear some similitude to him in Wisdom, Goodness, and Happiness;
but in our Measures, and according to such Capacities as he will give us, be what he himself is, bear Some similitude to him in Wisdom, goodness, and Happiness;
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and without any End. There, if we live and die good Men, we shall enjoy all the Effects of an holy Friendship (if I may so speak) with infinite goodness,
and without any End. There, if we live and die good Men, we shall enjoy all the Effects of an holy Friendship (if I may so speak) with infinite Goodness,
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Those who serve God faithfully here, shall then go to the Company of the Prophets and Apostles, and all the holy Men of God, that have been in all the Ages of the World, to those pure and immaculate Beings, full of Love, to their Maker;
Those who serve God faithfully Here, shall then go to the Company of the prophets and Apostles, and all the holy Men of God, that have been in all the Ages of the World, to those pure and immaculate Beings, full of Love, to their Maker;
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Peevishness and Passion, Mis-judgings, Mis-constructions, hard Censures of each others Actions, too much Self-Love, Difference in Judgment, Pride and Emulation imbitters mens Converse here;
Peevishness and Passion, Mis-judgings, Misconstructions, hard Censures of each Others Actions, too much Self-Love, Difference in Judgement, Pride and Emulation imbitters men's Converse Here;
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Although the Angels are distinguished by their several Orders and Ministrations, yet a Chain of holy Love and Charity binds all their Affections together;
Although the Angels Are distinguished by their several Order and Ministrations, yet a Chain of holy Love and Charity binds all their Affections together;
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There the Righteous shall enter 〈 ◊ 〉 those blessed and peaceful Habitations, where •••e of those Jars and Contentions, with which •••s World is exercis'd, disturb their Rest;
There the Righteous shall enter 〈 ◊ 〉 those blessed and peaceful Habitations, where •••e of those Jars and Contentions, with which •••s World is exercised, disturb their Rest;
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and make them long for those cool 〈 … 〉 Shades of the Grave, and for that Peace 〈 ◊ 〉 is in the Region beyond it, that Peace which 〈 ◊ 〉 never be interrupted;
and make them long for those cool 〈 … 〉 Shades of the Grave, and for that Peace 〈 ◊ 〉 is in the Region beyond it, that Peace which 〈 ◊ 〉 never be interrupted;
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The most full Enjoyment of all the good Things this World affords, is nor to be called or accounted Happiness, not only because they are vain and empty of true Satisfaction,
The most full Enjoyment of all the good Things this World affords, is nor to be called or accounted Happiness, not only Because they Are vain and empty of true Satisfaction,
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the Blessed shall sing everlasting Hymns of Glory, and Songs of Thanksgiving to the great Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier, who hath prepared and purchased that Felicity for them,
the Blessed shall sing everlasting Hymns of Glory, and Songs of Thanksgiving to the great Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier, who hath prepared and purchased that Felicity for them,
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such are th••• of ••astings, the Possession of Riches, Honours and the •••e, but then these are but low and •hort Repres••••tions of the things themselve•;
such Are th••• of ••astings, the Possession of Riches, Honours and the •••e, but then these Are but low and •hort Repres••••tions of the things themselve•;
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1. From what has been said, we may learn this great Truth, that Heaven alone is the Place of Happiness and that tis only the good and •he 〈 ◊ 〉 Christian, that shall be•••• in 〈 ◊ 〉, only such w• s• good Works do •ow 〈 ◊ 〉;
1. From what has been said, we may Learn this great Truth, that Heaven alone is the Place of Happiness and that this only the good and •he 〈 ◊ 〉 Christian, that shall be•••• in 〈 ◊ 〉, only such w• s• good Works do •ow 〈 ◊ 〉;
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but that these Works which also are pers••ed by the Grace and Assistance of God, do qualifie them for that Happiness which is purchased for them by the Merits of Jesus Christ.
but that these Works which also Are pers••ed by the Grace and Assistance of God, do qualify them for that Happiness which is purchased for them by the Merits of jesus christ.
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If this Principle be but ••nly fixed in us through God's Grace, the greatest Difficulties, not the hardest Labours •ill scarcely discourage our Resolution,
If this Principle be but ••nly fixed in us through God's Grace, the greatest Difficulties, not the Hardest Labours •ill scarcely discourage our Resolution,
If it be difficult for Mankind to reduce their natural Inclinations to a Compliance with Christ's Precepts, to deny the inordinate Appetite of sensual Pleasure, to deny unlawful Gains and Interests to the Desire of Wealth and Riches, to mortifie Pride, to subdue Malice, Anger, Revenge, and other sinful passions;
If it be difficult for Mankind to reduce their natural Inclinations to a Compliance with Christ's Precepts, to deny the inordinate Appetite of sensual Pleasure, to deny unlawful Gains and Interests to the Desire of Wealth and Riches, to mortify Pride, to subdue Malice, Anger, Revenge, and other sinful passion;
and Heaven alone the Place of Happiness, will attempt to make his way thither, through these or any other Difficulties, in the View of the Glory set before him. For,
and Heaven alone the Place of Happiness, will attempt to make his Way thither, through these or any other Difficulties, in the View of the Glory Set before him. For,
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2. A Prospect of this Happiness should reconcile our Minds to any Condition, to any Circumstances of Life, which the Divine Providence may think fit to bring us to.
2. A Prospect of this Happiness should reconcile our Minds to any Condition, to any circumstances of Life, which the Divine Providence may think fit to bring us to.
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but as it unites or se••••es us from God, as it brings us nearer to, 〈 ◊ 〉 drives us farther from our supream Happiness, always remembring that compleat Happines• •s only there to be expected, where our •••••ey ends.
but as it unites or se••••es us from God, as it brings us nearer to, 〈 ◊ 〉 drives us farther from our supreme Happiness, always remembering that complete Happines• •s only there to be expected, where our •••••ey ends.
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And who would not contented••• go through a Prison to a Palace, a barren Wil•••ness, to a Land of Promise? Who would be uneasie under all that Load of Afflictions that may befall him here, by the Malice and Contrivance of evil men? Nay, who would not end••e the Cross,
And who would not contented••• go through a Prison to a Palace, a barren Wil•••ness, to a Land of Promise? Who would be uneasy under all that Load of Afflictions that may befall him Here, by the Malice and Contrivance of evil men? Nay, who would not end••e the Cross,
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For instance, Does the Happiness of Heaven consist in the Perfection of your Knowledge? •eg of God, that he would open your Eyes here, enlighten your Understandings,
For instance, Does the Happiness of Heaven consist in the Perfection of your Knowledge? •eg of God, that he would open your Eyes Here, enlighten your Understandings,
And this, as it will put you upon endeavouring after Knowledge, so it will stir you up to practice and live up to the Knowledge of those things, which God hath been pleased most clearly and plainly to reveal in his VVord;
And this, as it will put you upon endeavouring After Knowledge, so it will stir you up to practice and live up to the Knowledge of those things, which God hath been pleased most clearly and plainly to reveal in his Word;
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for without Practice, all the Knowledge in the VVorld signifies nothing, and the •••y way to encrease in Knowledge, is to practice what we already know;
for without Practice, all the Knowledge in the World signifies nothing, and the •••y Way to increase in Knowledge, is to practice what we already know;
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to him that hath shall be given, is as true of Knowledge as of G••ce. Further, Does the Happiness of Hea••• consist in a clear Knowledge and Sight of God,
to him that hath shall be given, is as true of Knowledge as of G••ce. Further, Does the Happiness of Hea••• consist in a clear Knowledge and Sighed of God,
to see him in his Works, to search aft•r, behold and admire that infinite Power, Wis••m and Goodness, which are visible and legible 〈 ◊ 〉 the VVorks of Creation and Providence;
to see him in his Works, to search aft•r, behold and admire that infinite Power, Wis••m and goodness, which Are visible and legible 〈 ◊ 〉 the Works of Creation and Providence;
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but ••re especially, study to see and know God as •e hath reveal'd himself in his VVord, to see his Holiness in his Precepts, his Justice in his Threatnings, his Grace and Goodness in his Promises;
but ••re especially, study to see and know God as •e hath revealed himself in his Word, to see his Holiness in his Precepts, his justice in his Threatenings, his Grace and goodness in his Promises;
and an hearty Compliance with 〈 ◊ 〉 Divine Will here, and be in a good Capacity for ever to adore, admire and imitate the Divine Perfections hereafter.
and an hearty Compliance with 〈 ◊ 〉 Divine Will Here, and be in a good Capacity for ever to adore, admire and imitate the Divine Perfections hereafter.
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Finally, Does the Happiness of Heaven consist in a Union of Affections amongst the blessed Inhabitants thereof? Let us then endeavour to remove far from us, all Anger, Malice and Revenge, all those hateful Qualities that will render us sit only for the Converse of wicked and apostate Spirits,
Finally, Does the Happiness of Heaven consist in a union of Affections among the blessed Inhabitants thereof? Let us then endeavour to remove Far from us, all Anger, Malice and Revenge, all those hateful Qualities that will render us fit only for the Converse of wicked and apostate Spirits,
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I should now conclude, had not Custom made it almost necessary to say something upon these Occasions, which I shall do very briefly of 〈 ◊ 〉 deceased Friend and Neighbour.
I should now conclude, had not Custom made it almost necessary to say something upon these Occasions, which I shall do very briefly of 〈 ◊ 〉 deceased Friend and Neighbour.
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But to conclude, That which now only remains to be done, is from this Instance of Mortality here before us (whose Soul we hope is at rest with God) earnestly to exhort you to think on your own Mortality, and to prepare for Immortality:
But to conclude, That which now only remains to be done, is from this Instance of Mortality Here before us (whose Soul we hope is At rest with God) earnestly to exhort you to think on your own Mortality, and to prepare for Immortality:
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It is like the very first step 〈 ◊ 〉 ••ght or wrong Way, tending to a Palace 〈 ◊ 〉 Prison, which indeed is a small thing in it 〈 ◊ 〉 but its Efficiency and Tendency is of as mu•• Concern as the whole Way and End it se••.
It is like the very First step 〈 ◊ 〉 ••ght or wrong Way, tending to a Palace 〈 ◊ 〉 Prison, which indeed is a small thing in it 〈 ◊ 〉 but its Efficiency and Tendency is of as mu•• Concern as the Whole Way and End it se••.
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