Angliæ speculum a glass that flatters not : presented to a country congregation at the late solemn fast, April 24, 1678, in a parallel between the kingdom of Israel and England, wherein the whole nation is desired to behold and consider our sin and our danger / by a dutiful son of this church.
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WE are assembled here, by His Majesties Proclamation, to humble our selves before Almighty God, for the manifold sins and provocations of this Kingdom, to beg his blessing upon it,
WE Are assembled Here, by His Majesties Proclamation, to humble our selves before Almighty God, for the manifold Sins and provocations of this Kingdom, to beg his blessing upon it,
In Order to which you have heard now read (in the first Lesson for Morning Prayer this Day) another Proclamation from God himself, the King of Kings, directed particularly unto us his Ministers, by the Mouth of his Prophet, Isaiah 58.1.
In Order to which you have herd now read (in the First lesson for Morning Prayer this Day) Another Proclamation from God himself, the King of Kings, directed particularly unto us his Ministers, by the Mouth of his Prophet, Isaiah 58.1.
causing Him to cast off, even the whole House of Israel and Judah; his own peculiar People, whom He had separated to Himself from all Nations upon the Face of the Earth.
causing Him to cast off, even the Whole House of Israel and Judah; his own peculiar People, whom He had separated to Himself from all nations upon the Face of the Earth.
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for the Excellent Frame of our Government, for the Liberty of its Inhabitants, and especially for the Enjoyment of the Blessed Gospel of Christ in great Purity, Cleerness and Splendor; which hath continued many Years.
for the Excellent Frame of our Government, for the Liberty of its Inhabitants, and especially for the Enjoyment of the Blessed Gospel of christ in great Purity, Cleverness and Splendour; which hath continued many years.
Instantly, I mean, after He had rescued us from a miserable, forlorn and confused condition, from the power of Usurpers as insolent as Pharoah; and had restored us to Peace and Settlement;
Instantly, I mean, After He had rescued us from a miserable, forlorn and confused condition, from the power of Usurpers as insolent as Pharaoh; and had restored us to Peace and Settlement;
The Description which the Prophet gives in the beginning of this Chapter, of the happy Estate of the Jews by the Divine Favour to them, is exceeding beautiful:
The Description which the Prophet gives in the beginning of this Chapter, of the happy Estate of the jews by the Divine Favour to them, is exceeding beautiful:
Read the first and second Verses, with this brief Exposition of them, and you will scarce be able to refrain from thinking with your selves (though I should make no comparison) how like are we to them in every particular? He compares them to a Vineyard in a very fruitful Hill;
Read the First and second Verses, with this brief Exposition of them, and you will scarce be able to refrain from thinking with your selves (though I should make no comparison) how like Are we to them in every particular? He compares them to a Vineyard in a very fruitful Hill;
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which every one easily conceives is a representation of the prosperous estate of the Jews in an exceeding rich Country, abounding with all delightful things.
which every one Easily conceives is a representation of the prosperous estate of the jews in an exceeding rich Country, abounding with all delightful things.
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And then it follows, He built a Tower in the midst of it, by which we may safely understand the famous City Jerusalem; which was in the heart and strongest part of the Country.
And then it follows, He built a Tower in the midst of it, by which we may safely understand the famous city Jerusalem; which was in the heart and Strongest part of the Country.
But what did He find, when He came to examine how they had profitted under his Heavenly Culture? Behold, this Vineyard brought forth nothing but wild sowr Grapes; which could not but be infinitely distasteful to him:
But what did He find, when He Come to examine how they had profited under his Heavenly Culture? Behold, this Vineyard brought forth nothing but wild sour Grapes; which could not but be infinitely distasteful to him:
Shall I give you a Catalogue of those Wicked Fruits, that all his Love and Kindness produced? And I will trouble you with no more than those which the Prophet mentions in this Chapter;
Shall I give you a Catalogue of those Wicked Fruits, that all his Love and Kindness produced? And I will trouble you with no more than those which the Prophet mentions in this Chapter;
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First, they were grosly unjust and unmerciful to their Neighbours, Verse 7. The Vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the House of Israel, and the Men of Judah his pleasant plant: and he looked for Judgment,
First, they were grossly unjust and unmerciful to their Neighbours, Verse 7. The Vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the House of Israel, and the Men of Judah his pleasant plant: and he looked for Judgement,
The very same with those Rapines, and Spoils, and Plunderings, nay Sacriledges, which have been committed among us, (and not yet, it is to be feared, repented of) besides all the violence and cruelty, which is every-where too common;
The very same with those Rapines, and Spoils, and Plunderings, nay Sacrileges, which have been committed among us, (and not yet, it is to be feared, repented of) beside all the violence and cruelty, which is everywhere too Common;
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Verse 8. Wo to them that joyn House to House, that lay Field to Field, till there be no place, that they may be placed alone in the midst of the Earth.
Verse 8. Woe to them that join House to House, that lay Field to Field, till there be no place, that they may be placed alone in the midst of the Earth.
or taking it from them, nay, greediness of wealth, and endless heaping one gainful place upon another, are highly displeasing to the Just and Merciful Lord of the VVorld) there follows in the third place,
or taking it from them, nay, greediness of wealth, and endless heaping one gainful place upon Another, Are highly displeasing to the Just and Merciful Lord of the World) there follows in the third place,
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III. Their Gluttony, Drunkenness, and riotous Excess. V. 11. Wo unto them that rise up early in the Morning (a thing very preposterous to begin the Day with a Debauch) that they may follow strong Drink;
III. Their Gluttony, drunkenness, and riotous Excess. V. 11. Woe unto them that rise up early in the Morning (a thing very preposterous to begin the Day with a Debauch) that they may follow strong Drink;
that continue till Night (as if they would never give over as long as they could see) till Wine inflame them. And you know to what filthy sins such Beasts are wont to be inflamed:
that continue till Night (as if they would never give over as long as they could see) till Wine inflame them. And you know to what filthy Sins such Beasts Are wont to be inflamed:
As much as to say (if we put it into our Language) they love nothing but merriment and jollity, feasting and dancing, Balls and Plays, treats and entertainments:
As much as to say (if we put it into our Language) they love nothing but merriment and jollity, feasting and dancing, Balls and Plays, treats and entertainments:
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Hell, or the Grave, inlarged her self, and opened her Mouth without measure (just as it did in the late devouring Pestilence, which consumed so many thousands of us) nay, He threatens that their glory, and their multitude,
Hell, or the Grave, enlarged her self, and opened her Mouth without measure (just as it did in the late devouring Pestilence, which consumed so many thousands of us) nay, He threatens that their glory, and their multitude,
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And in this lewd course they were so impudently confident, that they mockt, as the Prophet next of all relates, at those who told them they were in any danger of being punished for these impieties.
And in this lewd course they were so impudently confident, that they mocked, as the Prophet next of all relates, At those who told them they were in any danger of being punished for these impieties.
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VII. The ground of all which obdurate wickedness was, that they had utterly confounded all the known notions of good and bad, right and wrong, holy and prophane, pure and unclean.
VII. The ground of all which obdurate wickedness was, that they had utterly confounded all the known notions of good and bad, right and wrong, holy and profane, pure and unclean.
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and to introduce a perswasion that all things are alike lawful in themselves, so that no body need consult any thing else but his own pleasure and safety.
and to introduce a persuasion that all things Are alike lawful in themselves, so that no body need consult any thing Else but his own pleasure and safety.
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Which (it is no Libel to speak it) is the very Character of that prophane, ungodly Crew, which in these later years have sprung up among us in this Kingdom.
Which (it is no Libel to speak it) is the very Character of that profane, ungodly Crew, which in these later Years have sprung up among us in this Kingdom.
as not to know the difference between falshood and truth, fraud and upright dealing, oppression and mercy, soberness and debauchery, devotion and utter neglect of all the Offices of Religion;
as not to know the difference between falsehood and truth, fraud and upright dealing, oppression and mercy, soberness and debauchery, devotion and utter neglect of all the Offices of Religion;
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I might tell you also of the Idolatry whereby some had corrupted themselves, (as this Prophet complains in the first Chapter) and the foul Hypocrisie of others, who still continued true Worshippers:
I might tell you also of the Idolatry whereby Some had corrupted themselves, (as this Prophet complains in the First Chapter) and the foul Hypocrisy of Others, who still continued true Worshippers:
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and to possess you with such a dread of his Almighty displeasure, that you may prepare your selves, by true repentance of your own particular sins, to be humble supplicants to God for the whole Kingdom;
and to possess you with such a dread of his Almighty displeasure, that you may prepare your selves, by true Repentance of your own particular Sins, to be humble supplicants to God for the Whole Kingdom;
And since God, as you have heard, hath made us so like them in his Benefits, in the enjoyment of which He hath also preserved us, by wonderful Deliverances;
And since God, as you have herd, hath made us so like them in his Benefits, in the enjoyment of which He hath also preserved us, by wondered Deliverances;
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IV. It is said, I remember, in the 28th. of Deuteronomy (where Moses foretels the Fate of Israel, if they sinned against God.) Verse 58, 59. If thou wilt not observe to do all the Words of this Law that are written in this Book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name THE LORD THY GOD;
IV. It is said, I Remember, in the 28th. of Deuteronomy (where Moses foretells the Fate of Israel, if they sinned against God.) Verse 58, 59. If thou wilt not observe to do all the Words of this Law that Are written in this Book, that thou Mayest Fear this glorious and fearful name THE LORD THY GOD;
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They were so vain as to imagine themselves secure (notwithstanding all their Sins) from the Power of the Syrians, by the Assistance of Tiglath Pelesar the King of Assur; who was their Ally,
They were so vain as to imagine themselves secure (notwithstanding all their Sins) from the Power of the Syrians, by the Assistance of Tiglath Pelesar the King of Assur; who was their Alley,
And so the Syrians before and the Philistines behind (who always watched Occasions to fall upon the Israelites, when they were in distress,) made a prey of them,
And so the Syrians before and the philistines behind (who always watched Occasions to fallen upon the Israelites, when they were in distress,) made a prey of them,
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because every one was an Hypocrite, and an Evil-doer, and every Mouth spoke Villany (as you may read V. 14, 15, 16, 27.) and yet for all this his Anger was not turned away,
Because every one was an Hypocrite, and an Evildoer, and every Mouth spoke Villainy (as you may read V. 14, 15, 16, 27.) and yet for all this his Anger was not turned away,
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as it there follows, Wickedness burneth like Fire V. 18. and so through the Wrath of the Lord of Hosts the Land was darkened V. 19. Which seems to have been in the Days of Senacherib King of Assyria: when Manasseh was against Ephraim, and Ephraim against Manasseh; that is, some of the Kingdom of Israel joyned with the Enemy, and others opposed them;
as it there follows, Wickedness burns like Fire V. 18. and so through the Wrath of the Lord of Hosts the Land was darkened V. 19. Which seems to have been in the Days of Sennacherib King of Assyria: when Manasses was against Ephraim, and Ephraim against Manasses; that is, Some of the Kingdom of Israel joined with the Enemy, and Others opposed them;
Were not Moses his words strangely fulfilled, that their Plagues should be great, and of long continuance? The Reason was, their Sins continued, the very same Sins for which they had thus smarted,
Were not Moses his words strangely fulfilled, that their Plagues should be great, and of long Continuance? The Reason was, their Sins continued, the very same Sins for which they had thus smarted,
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as you read, Ch. 10.1, 2, 3. So that after a New Visitation and a Desolation which came from far, (V. 4.) his Anger was not turned away (it is repeated there once more) but his Hand was stretched out still.
as you read, Christ 10.1, 2, 3. So that After a New Visitation and a Desolation which Come from Far, (V. 4.) his Anger was not turned away (it is repeated there once more) but his Hand was stretched out still.
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Jerusalem it self, that Impregnable Fortress, was laid in Ashes, and came down wonderfully, as Jeremiahs words are in his Lamentations 1.9. Which sound to me as if he would have us understand, that not one tittle of Moses his Prophecy failed;
Jerusalem it self, that Impregnable Fortress, was laid in Ashes, and Come down wonderfully, as Jeremiah's words Are in his Lamentations 1.9. Which found to me as if he would have us understand, that not one tittle of Moses his Prophecy failed;
Who hath forgotten the bloody and tedious VVar, wherein we were embroiled? when the Land trembled, and our Carcases were torn in the Streets? How dreadful is the remembrance of the slaughter of such multitudes of brave men, by the Hand of their Neighbours? the dethroning,
Who hath forgotten the bloody and tedious VVar, wherein we were embroiled? when the Land trembled, and our Carcases were torn in the Streets? How dreadful is the remembrance of the slaughter of such Multitudes of brave men, by the Hand of their Neighbours? the dethroning,
with all the rest of the Miserable Desolations, which were wrought by our own foolish hands? And yet, for all this his Anger, it is apparent, was not turned away, but his hand was stretched out still.
with all the rest of the Miserable Desolations, which were wrought by our own foolish hands? And yet, for all this his Anger, it is apparent, was not turned away, but his hand was stretched out still.
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For after His Majesties most happy Restauration, how soon were two Branches of the Royal Family lopped off? What Floods were there in most parts of the Realm, by immoderate Rains;
For After His Majesties most happy Restauration, how soon were two Branches of the Royal Family lopped off? What Floods were there in most parts of the Realm, by immoderate Rains;
which threatned a general scarcity of provisions, and were a kind of presage, of the deluge of calamities which were coming to sweep us away? (It was the year after His Majesties return to his Kingdom;
which threatened a general scarcity of provisions, and were a kind of presage, of the deluge of calamities which were coming to sweep us away? (It was the year After His Majesties return to his Kingdom;
Why? what can be worse than all this? when we may say with the Prophet concerning his People, Isa. 1.6. From the sole of the foot, even unto the head, there is no soundness, in the body of this Realm, but wounds and bruises and putrifying sores:
Why? what can be Worse than all this? when we may say with the Prophet Concerning his People, Isaiah 1.6. From the sole of the foot, even unto the head, there is no soundness, in the body of this Realm, but wounds and bruises and Putrifying sores:
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they have not been closed, neither bound up, nor mollified with Oyntment. It is a great mistake to interpret this, as Men commonly do, concerning their sins:
they have not been closed, neither bound up, nor mollified with Ointment. It is a great mistake to interpret this, as Men commonly do, Concerning their Sins:
which were so many, and so great, that the body of the Kingdom was just like the body of a Man, who hath been beaten so long that you cannot find one part whole, where there is not a bruise,
which were so many, and so great, that the body of the Kingdom was just like the body of a Man, who hath been beaten so long that you cannot find one part Whole, where there is not a bruise,
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What a mortifying Spectacle is this? That is, in what a lamentable condition is this poor Nation, whose very Picture this seems to be? what can we expect but a total dissolution of a body so wounded and putrified;
What a mortifying Spectacle is this? That is, in what a lamentable condition is this poor nation, whose very Picture this seems to be? what can we expect but a total dissolution of a body so wounded and Putrified;
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I should not have presumed to say it, if His Majesty had not told us so, in his Proclamation for the last general Fast before this, Feb. 4. 1673. where we are invited to the same Duty we are now about,
I should not have presumed to say it, if His Majesty had not told us so, in his Proclamation for the last general Fast before this, Feb. 4. 1673. where we Are invited to the same Duty we Are now about,
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because the restless practises of the Romish Recusants (whose numbers and insolencies His Majesty there declares, are lately increased) threaten a Subversion both of Church and State.
Because the restless practises of the Romish Recusants (whose numbers and insolences His Majesty there declares, Are lately increased) threaten a Subversion both of Church and State.
and filled the Houses of Pharoah and the Houses of his Servants, and the Houses of all the Egyptians, (Exod. 10.5, 6.) which immediately preceded the Plague of thick and palpable darkness which overspread the whole Country.
and filled the Houses of Pharaoh and the Houses of his Servants, and the Houses of all the egyptians, (Exod 10.5, 6.) which immediately preceded the Plague of thick and palpable darkness which overspread the Whole Country.
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Are we become so sottish, as to believe the Bishop of Rome ought to have any Authority in this Kingdom? There are no stripes severe enough for such Fools backs.
are we become so sottish, as to believe the Bishop of Room ought to have any authority in this Kingdom? There Are no stripes severe enough for such Fools backs.
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VVhat? in this Age of Light and Learning? and in this Kingdom, where his Instruments have been so often convicted and stigmatized for Cheats and Cozeners? Are these Romish Factors come again in a confident and open manner to play their tricks,
What? in this Age of Light and Learning? and in this Kingdom, where his Instruments have been so often convicted and stigmatized for Cheats and Cozeners? are these Romish Factors come again in a confident and open manner to play their tricks,
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as if we were blind Indians, that will take their painted Glass and Bugles, for some great Jewels and Precious Stones? I cannot but say again, that this exceeds all wonder. It amazes my thoughts;
as if we were blind Indians, that will take their painted Glass and Bugles, for Some great Jewels and Precious Stones? I cannot but say again, that this exceeds all wonder. It amazes my thoughts;
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O God! what Spirit of slumber is this, that is fall'n upon us? VVhat a Mist have they cast before our Eyes, that we cannot discern between things which so vastly differ? but are become such tame and easie Fools, that they hope, it seems, to impose upon us that heavy Yoke, which our Fathers threw off, with so much reason and Christian resolution.
Oh God! what Spirit of slumber is this, that is fallen upon us? What a Missed have they cast before our Eyes, that we cannot discern between things which so vastly differ? but Are become such tame and easy Fools, that they hope, it seems, to impose upon us that heavy Yoke, which our Father's threw off, with so much reason and Christian resolution.
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that we so far follow the old Israelites, as to imitate them in their first provocation, by entertaining so much as a thought of returning back again into Egypt.
that we so Far follow the old Israelites, as to imitate them in their First provocation, by entertaining so much as a Thought of returning back again into Egypt.
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We are a sinful Nation, a People laden with Iniquity (as Isaiah complains of them, chap. 1.4.) a Seed of evil doers, Children that are corrupters, who are gone away backward;
We Are a sinful nation, a People laden with Iniquity (as Isaiah complains of them, chap. 1.4.) a Seed of evil doers, Children that Are corrupters, who Are gone away backward;
in which we have proceeded to such an heighth of provocation? what do we do, to prevent those judgments, which we say we fear? VVhat effectual course do we take, to avert such an utter destruction,
in which we have proceeded to such an height of provocation? what do we do, to prevent those Judgments, which we say we Fear? What effectual course do we take, to avert such an utter destruction,
as all the VVorld knows, and Posterity I believe, will be astonished at it, how wickedly we have behaved our selves since He hath done the most marvelous things for us.
as all the World knows, and Posterity I believe, will be astonished At it, how wickedly we have behaved our selves since He hath done the most marvelous things for us.
And, for any thing yet appears, to complete the parallel, we are like to imitate them in their impenitence and hardness of Heart, notwithstanding all Gods Judgments upon them:
And, for any thing yet appears, to complete the parallel, we Are like to imitate them in their impenitence and hardness of Heart, notwithstanding all God's Judgments upon them:
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And so at last to fall under that heavy sentence which the Prophet pronounces in the next Chapter, against such a cross-grain'd and gainsaying people.
And so At last to fallen under that heavy sentence which the Prophet pronounces in the next Chapter, against such a cross-grained and gainsaying people.
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VVhat means do we use, that none like it may pass upon us? wherein do we difference our selves from that rebellious Generation? what tokens are there, that we intend to become more obedient to the Voice of the Lord our God;
What means do we use, that none like it may pass upon us? wherein do we difference our selves from that rebellious Generation? what tokens Are there, that we intend to become more obedient to the Voice of the Lord our God;
and to meet him in the way of his Judgments, by a timely repentance? We talk indeed often of repenting, and acknowledge that we shall perish, unless we repent:
and to meet him in the Way of his Judgments, by a timely Repentance? We talk indeed often of repenting, and acknowledge that we shall perish, unless we Repent:
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unless this render us still more wicked and justly obnoxious to his severer displeasure, that we will not amend those things which we our selves confess are so provoking to his Divine Majesty and so destructive to us.
unless this render us still more wicked and justly obnoxious to his severer displeasure, that we will not amend those things which we our selves confess Are so provoking to his Divine Majesty and so destructive to us.
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or willingly grieve the Children of Men? Is it any contentment to him, to see us kill one another? to behold our Carcases fall by the pestilence? to rot and corrupt the Fruits of the Earth, which He hath made it naturally to produce? Doth He love to turn a pleasant Garden into a Wilderness? or to vex those whom He hath made capable of so much pleasure, with any other Mischiefs and Calamities? We are all better instructed sure,
or willingly grieve the Children of Men? Is it any contentment to him, to see us kill one Another? to behold our Carcases fallen by the pestilence? to rot and corrupt the Fruits of the Earth, which He hath made it naturally to produce? Does He love to turn a pleasant Garden into a Wilderness? or to vex those whom He hath made capable of so much pleasure, with any other Mischiefs and Calamities? We Are all better instructed sure,
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though there be some reason for it? Is it disproportionable to the provocation? And do we fancy him more displeased than he need? If we think his Justice and Goodness are so great, that they will not suffer, that He should smite when there is no offence;
though there be Some reason for it? Is it disproportionable to the provocation? And do we fancy him more displeased than he need? If we think his justice and goodness Are so great, that they will not suffer, that He should smite when there is no offence;
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and attend to the Second Lesson appointed for Evening Prayer, this Day: and there the Apostle will teach you another Lesson. 1 Cor. 10.6. Now these things (speaking of what befel the Israelites) were our Examples;
and attend to the Second lesson appointed for Evening Prayer, this Day: and there the Apostle will teach you Another lesson. 1 Cor. 10.6. Now these things (speaking of what befell the Israelites) were our Examples;
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Why then do we not, without any delay, repent and turn to God? since it is so apparent, both that we are Offenders, great Offenders, in an high and insolent manner;
Why then do we not, without any Delay, Repent and turn to God? since it is so apparent, both that we Are Offenders, great Offenders, in an high and insolent manner;
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And I am confident, one is (which is all I shall now mention) that there are great numbers of Offenders, who are not at all sensible, that it is the Hand of God which hath been stretched out against us, in so many Plagues;
And I am confident, one is (which is all I shall now mention) that there Are great numbers of Offenders, who Are not At all sensible, that it is the Hand of God which hath been stretched out against us, in so many Plagues;
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This was one of the things that helpt to undo the House of Israel and Judah, as you have heard ( V. 12. of this Chapter) they regarded not the work of the Lord,
This was one of the things that helped to undo the House of Israel and Judah, as you have herd (V. 12. of this Chapter) they regarded not the work of the Lord,
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If you do but mind how God hath proceeded in the method of his judgments against us, till they are risen to high and dreadful degrees, you cannot but be awakened to think how dismal the next stroke is like to be;
If you do but mind how God hath proceeded in the method of his Judgments against us, till they Are risen to high and dreadful Degrees, you cannot but be awakened to think how dismal the next stroke is like to be;
If you would but make as exact a difference in your Lives and Actions, as you are able to do in your Minds and Notions, all would be well with you; whatsoever becomes of those who are past feeling,
If you would but make as exact a difference in your Lives and Actions, as you Are able to do in your Minds and Notions, all would be well with you; whatsoever becomes of those who Are passed feeling,
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nor will come to receive our Admonitions, nor think of humbling themselves before God; no not when they are required and strictly charged by his Majesty so to do,
nor will come to receive our Admonitions, nor think of humbling themselves before God; no not when they Are required and strictly charged by his Majesty so to do,
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as they tender Gods honour, and would avoid his just wrath and indignation against this Land. They make no more of the Kings Proclamation (how should it be expected) than they do of Gods holy Word:
as they tender God's honour, and would avoid his just wrath and Indignation against this Land. They make no more of the Kings Proclamation (how should it be expected) than they do of God's holy Word:
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The Magistrates, I mean, in their several places, notwithstanding the Laws for that purpose, will neglect, perhaps, by their execution, to give a check to open prophaness, and insolent wickedness.
The Magistrates, I mean, in their several places, notwithstanding the Laws for that purpose, will neglect, perhaps, by their execution, to give a check to open profaneness, and insolent wickedness.
The neglecters, or contemners, of so religious and necessary a duty, as that of this day, may escape the punishment which his Majesty puts them in fear of in his Proclamation.
The neglecters, or contemners, of so religious and necessary a duty, as that of this day, may escape the punishment which his Majesty puts them in Fear of in his Proclamation.
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nay, judging at all adventures, those who are our Superiours, and in the mean time letting our own apparent sins escape without correction? Doth this look like the way of God, in which we hope to meet with his blessing? or are these rash censures which we carelesly throw out, likely to redress any disorders? Or can we find so little work at home, that we know not where to busie our selves,
nay, judging At all adventures, those who Are our Superiors, and in the mean time letting our own apparent Sins escape without correction? Does this look like the Way of God, in which we hope to meet with his blessing? or Are these rash censures which we carelessly throw out, likely to redress any disorders? Or can we find so little work At home, that we know not where to busy our selves,
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but in other Mens concerns? Why do you suffer your selves to be thus grosly abused by the Devil, whose Art it is to divert you from that wherein you may do some good, by imploying you there where you have nothing to do;
but in other Men's concerns? Why do you suffer your selves to be thus grossly abused by the devil, whose Art it is to divert you from that wherein you may do Some good, by employing you there where you have nothing to do;
and which is more, that they will still be in fault, and not do their duty as they ought (though I hope in God, they will not be truly charged with this guilt:) What then? Doth this authorize your irreverent speeches of them? Are they like to do better, by your talking against them? Or doth it tend to any thing,
and which is more, that they will still be in fault, and not doe their duty as they ought (though I hope in God, they will not be truly charged with this guilt:) What then? Does this authorise your irreverent Speeches of them? are they like to do better, by your talking against them? Or does it tend to any thing,
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There is something I am sure which every one of us may do, (and if we do not, shall be reproached out of our own Mouths, which are so censorious of other Folks negligence) to procure a blessing upon our Soveraign and his Kingdoms.
There is something I am sure which every one of us may do, (and if we do not, shall be reproached out of our own Mouths, which Are so censorious of other Folks negligence) to procure a blessing upon our Sovereign and his Kingdoms.
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and consider impartially, are there not a number of things out of order at home? Do you not hear them calling upon your care and diligence to see them amended? Spend your zeal then first of all in that place,
and Consider impartially, Are there not a number of things out of order At home? Do you not hear them calling upon your care and diligence to see them amended? Spend your zeal then First of all in that place,
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as to bewail, between God and your own Souls, all the wickedness you know of abroad, to lament the neglects of those who you see do not execute the Laws, to sigh in secret for the faults of those, which you ought not openly to discourse of:
as to bewail, between God and your own Souls, all the wickedness you know of abroad, to lament the neglects of those who you see do not execute the Laws, to sighs in secret for the Faults of those, which you ought not openly to discourse of:
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And when you have found them, set them before your Eyes in all their foul Circumstances; most sorrowfully bewail them; express your abhorrence of them;
And when you have found them, Set them before your Eyes in all their foul circumstances; most sorrowfully bewail them; express your abhorrence of them;
or one that is much your superiour, rap out Oaths, and Blasphemies, at every word, in his common discourse? Is this any incivility or rudeness to him, in his House or in your own? And what can detain you,
or one that is much your superior, rap out Oaths, and Blasphemies, At every word, in his Common discourse? Is this any incivility or rudeness to him, in his House or in your own? And what can detain you,
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and to see they stay there, and wander not to other places? And why cannot you examine them, what they have learnt? and remember them of that which was most remarkable;
and to see they stay there, and wander not to other places? And why cannot you examine them, what they have learned? and Remember them of that which was most remarkable;
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For if we did more esteem the knowledge of God our Saviour, and really look upon it as Eternal Life, and think his service the most perfect freedom (as we pretend to do in our daily Prayers) we need not fear the power of any Adversaries;
For if we did more esteem the knowledge of God our Saviour, and really look upon it as Eternal Life, and think his service the most perfect freedom (as we pretend to do in our daily Prayers) we need not Fear the power of any Adversaries;
and return to the Lord thy God, and shalt obey his Voice in all that I command thee, thou and thy children, with all thine heart and with all thy soul:
and return to the Lord thy God, and shalt obey his Voice in all that I command thee, thou and thy children, with all thine heart and with all thy soul:
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Then the Lord thy God will turn thy Captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from among the Nations whither he hath scattered thee:
Then the Lord thy God will turn thy Captivity, and have compassion upon thee, and will return and gather thee from among the nations whither he hath scattered thee:
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Or if such a Blessing could not be obtained, those devout Souls would still be able, in all their troubles, to put their whole trust and confidence in his mercy;
Or if such a Blessing could not be obtained, those devout Souls would still be able, in all their Troubles, to put their Whole trust and confidence in his mercy;
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Grant unto all them that are admitted into the fellowship of Christ's Religion, that they may eschew those things that are contrary to their Profession,
Grant unto all them that Are admitted into the fellowship of Christ's Religion, that they may eschew those things that Are contrary to their Profession,
