and the Calf, and the young Lion, and the Fatling together; and a little Child shall lead them, &c. THIS Chapter contains such an Illustrious Prophecy of Christ, and of the Splendor and Amplitude of his Kingdom;
and the Calf, and the young lion, and the Fatling together; and a little Child shall led them, etc. THIS Chapter contains such an Illustrious Prophecy of christ, and of the Splendour and Amplitude of his Kingdom;
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They all confess it is their great King, the Son of David, who, the Prophet saith, shall come forth as a rod out of the stem of Jesse, &c. (V. I.) upon whom the Spirit of the Lord shall rest, in the greatest plenty and variety of heavenly Gifts, (as it there follows) to whose Standart the Gentiles shall resort (v. 10.) and his rest be glorious.
They all confess it is their great King, the Son of David, who, the Prophet Says, shall come forth as a rod out of the stem of Jesse, etc. (V. I.) upon whom the Spirit of the Lord shall rest, in the greatest plenty and variety of heavenly Gifts, (as it there follows) to whose Standard the Gentiles shall resort (v. 10.) and his rest be glorious.
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and the Sucking-child playing upon the hole of the Asp, &c. as the Prophet tells us they shall do in the days of the Messiah: and therefore he, whom you worship, is not that King of Israel unto whom we ought to yield obedience.
and the Sucking-child playing upon the hold of the Asp, etc. as the Prophet tells us they shall do in the days of the Messiah: and Therefore he, whom you worship, is not that King of Israel unto whom we ought to yield Obedience.
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Secondly, What it is for them to dwell, and lie down together. The sottisher sort of Jews, who had rather any thing should be altered, than themselves;
Secondly, What it is for them to dwell, and lie down together. The sottisher sort of jews, who had rather any thing should be altered, than themselves;
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have taken these words according to the very gross letter of them: and imagined that all the Ravenous Creatures shall change their Natures when Christ comes.
have taken these words according to the very gross Letter of them: and imagined that all the Ravenous Creatures shall change their Nature's when christ comes.
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Jacob, for instance, when he solemnly blesses his twelve Sons (Gen. XLIX.) calls Judah a Lion's whelp, because of the strength and fortitude, the courage and valour, which he foresaw would be in that Tribe.
Jacob, for instance, when he solemnly Blesses his twelve Sons (Gen. XLIX.) calls Judah a Lion's whelp, Because of the strength and fortitude, the courage and valour, which he foresaw would be in that Tribe.
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and suffering the heaviest loads of oppression to lie upon them, rather than stir to discompose their rest and quiet in that plentiful Countrey, which fell to their lot in the division of the Land of Canaan.
and suffering the Heaviest loads of oppression to lie upon them, rather than stir to discompose their rest and quiet in that plentiful Country, which fell to their lot in the division of the Land of Canaan.
But, though they are content this Prophecy should be a description of Mankind; who, they see, are represented by such Creatures, as are here mentioned:
But, though they Are content this Prophecy should be a description of Mankind; who, they see, Are represented by such Creatures, as Are Here mentioned:
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in which we find the greatest Persons among them, their Princes and Judges (that is, the Men of the great Sanhedrim, and they that judged in inferiour Courts) compared, too often, unto the most rapacious Creatures.
in which we find the greatest Persons among them, their Princes and Judges (that is, the Men of the great Sanhedrim, and they that judged in inferior Courts) compared, too often, unto the most rapacious Creatures.
They ought indeed to have been as gentle as Lambs, as harmless as young Kids, as innocent as a sucking Child: But the Prophet Zephany says in his days their Princes were roaring Lions,
They ought indeed to have been as gentle as Lambs, as harmless as young Kids, as innocent as a sucking Child: But the Prophet Zephany Says in his days their Princes were roaring Lions,
and their Judges evening Wolves, (the greediest of all others) who after they had eaten the Flesh, presently gnawed the Bones also, Zeph. III. 3. that is, they raked the very poorest of the people, who were already so bare, that they were stript to their Skins, nay to the very Bones.
and their Judges evening Wolves, (the greediest of all Others) who After they had eaten the Flesh, presently gnawed the Bones also, Zephaniah III. 3. that is, they raked the very Poorest of the people, who were already so bore, that they were stripped to their Skins, nay to the very Bones.
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And after him Ezekiel makes the same complaint of their unrelenting Cruelty, c. XXII. 27. Her Princes in the midst thereof are like Wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood,
And After him Ezekielem makes the same complaint of their unrelenting Cruelty, c. XXII. 27. Her Princes in the midst thereof Are like Wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood,
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And both these Prophets, it's probable, borrowed this resemblance from the wise King of Israel, one of whose Aphorisms is this, XXVIII. Prov. 25. As a roaring Lion, and a ranging Bear, so is a wicked Ruler over a poor People.
And both these prophets, it's probable, borrowed this resemblance from the wise King of Israel, one of whose Aphorisms is this, XXVIII. Curae 25. As a roaring lion, and a ranging Bear, so is a wicked Ruler over a poor People.
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telling the Scribes and Pharisees, XXIII. Matth. 25, 33. they were Serpents, a generation of Vipers, who made a fair appearance without, but within were full of Extortion and Excess, or, (as St. Luke expresses it) of Ravening and Wickedness; had a Wolfish appetite, that is, being so ravenous, that they devoured even Widows Houses, and never thought they had enough.
telling the Scribes and Pharisees, XXIII. Matthew 25, 33. they were Serpents, a generation of Vipers, who made a fair appearance without, but within were full of Extortion and Excess, or, (as Saint Lycia Expresses it) of Ravening and Wickedness; had a Wolfish appetite, that is, being so ravenous, that they devoured even Widows Houses, and never Thought they had enough.
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And therefore it is most reasonable by Wolves, Leopards, Lions, Asps, and such-like Creatures, to understand all Men, of what Nation soever, who are of a fierce and rapacious, a cruel and implacable Nature:
And Therefore it is most reasonable by Wolves, Leopards, Lions, Asps, and suchlike Creatures, to understand all Men, of what nation soever, who Are of a fierce and rapacious, a cruel and implacable Nature:
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Cohabitation, and resting in the same place, signifies friendliness, love, and constant kindness; the effect of which is, mutual help, assistance, and comfort.
Cohabitation, and resting in the same place, signifies friendliness, love, and constant kindness; the Effect of which is, mutual help, assistance, and Comfort.
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And so the meaning of the Prophet is, that such persons as were so full of hatred before our Saviour's coming, that they did not only contend and quarrel,
And so the meaning of the Prophet is, that such Persons as were so full of hatred before our Saviour's coming, that they did not only contend and quarrel,
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That by Lions, in the better sense of the word, (as in the Blessing of Judah) may be meant Princely persons, (as Epiphanius himself interprets that place ) and by the Fatlings their Wealthy and Happy Subjects;
That by Lions, in the better sense of the word, (as in the Blessing of Judah) may be meant Princely Persons, (as Epiphanius himself interprets that place) and by the Fatlings their Wealthy and Happy Subject's;
by the Wolf and the Leopard, the Strong and the Mighty; and by the Lambs and Kids, the Weak and Infirm: by the Bear, such as are fierce, rough, and warlike; and by the Cow, the gentle, tame, and peaceable People:
by the Wolf and the Leopard, the Strong and the Mighty; and by the Lambs and Kids, the Weak and Infirm: by the Bear, such as Are fierce, rough, and warlike; and by the Cow, the gentle, tame, and peaceable People:
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and both they and their Successors are called in the Holy Language, NONLATINALPHABET, the Leaders of his People, to Guide and Conduct them into the way of truth and peace.
and both they and their Successors Are called in the Holy Language,, the Leaders of his People, to Guide and Conduct them into the Way of truth and peace.
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Thus far none can make any difficulty to yield their Assent, but will easily grant this Prophecy sets forth the happy days under Christ's Kingdom and Government, in such words as the very Heathen Poets (or Prophets, as they called them, 1. Tit. 12.) were wont to use,
Thus Far none can make any difficulty to yield their Assent, but will Easily grant this Prophecy sets forth the happy days under Christ's Kingdom and Government, in such words as the very Heathen Poets (or prophets, as they called them, 1. Tit. 12.) were wont to use,
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For Virgil congratulates to Pollio the Birth of his Son, and pretends to presage the Happiness which should be in his time, in words as like to these of Isaiah, as if he had borrow'd them from his Writings.
For Virgil congratulates to Pollio the Birth of his Son, and pretends to presage the Happiness which should be in his time, in words as like to these of Isaiah, as if he had borrowed them from his Writings.
or so much as laid asleep? Hath not even the Christian World been ever full of Strife and Contention, of Hatred and bitter Opposition, of Violence and Oppression, nay, of Wars and Bloodshed;
or so much as laid asleep? Hath not even the Christian World been ever full of Strife and Contention, of Hatred and bitter Opposition, of Violence and Oppression, nay, of Wars and Bloodshed;
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which besmears the Face of Christ's Flock, as well as other people? Do not our Eyes still see men devouring and destroying one another? Are not our Ears filled with the doleful Complaints and Lamentations of miserable wretches? The Mighty in many places (even in neighbouring Countries, not far off from us).
which besmears the Face of Christ's Flock, as well as other people? Do not our Eyes still see men devouring and destroying one Another? are not our Ears filled with the doleful Complaints and Lamentations of miserable wretches? The Mighty in many places (even in neighbouring Countries, not Far off from us).
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roaring like Lions for their prey, and poor harmless people trembling before them, like so many Lambs that have no helper? Nay, are not the meaner sort engaged in perpetual brawls and endless janglings? Are they not fraught with envy, wrath and malice? Do they not sting one another (and perhaps their betters) with bitter words,
roaring like Lions for their prey, and poor harmless people trembling before them, like so many Lambs that have no helper? Nay, Are not the meaner sort engaged in perpetual brawls and endless janglings? are they not fraught with envy, wrath and malice? Do they not sting one Another (and perhaps their betters) with bitter words,
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as if the poison of Asps were under their lips? And more than this, are they not ready to sheath their Swords in one another's Bowels, with such a furious zeal;
as if the poison of Asps were under their lips? And more than this, Are they not ready to sheath their Swords in one another's Bowels, with such a furious zeal;
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How can all this be denied? and, if it cannot, what appearance of truth is there, that Jesus is that Christ, under whose Government the Prophet saith, there shall be a most blessed accord? I answer; all this is true:
How can all this be denied? and, if it cannot, what appearance of truth is there, that jesus is that christ, under whose Government the Prophet Says, there shall be a most blessed accord? I answer; all this is true:
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And when he was to enter upon his Office, John Baptist was sent before him to prepare his way, by turning the hearts of the fathers to the children (so the same Angel describes his Commission) i. e.
And when he was to enter upon his Office, John Baptist was sent before him to prepare his Way, by turning the hearts of the Father's to the children (so the same Angel describes his Commission) i. e.
and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, Luke I. 17. Which Wisdom you know is, pure and peaceable, gentle and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisie, as it is described by one of the Apostles of our Lord, Jam. III. 17.
and the disobedient to the Wisdom of the just, Lycia I. 17. Which Wisdom you know is, pure and peaceable, gentle and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisy, as it is described by one of the Apostles of our Lord, Jam. III. 17.
neither did any man hear his voice in the streets (as St. Matthew observes, ch. XII. 19. out of this Prophet) that is, he would not contend with those that opposed and provoked him;
neither did any man hear his voice in the streets (as Saint Matthew observes, changed. XII. 19. out of this Prophet) that is, he would not contend with those that opposed and provoked him;
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whom he calls his Sheep, and his Lambs, and little Children (the very terms wherein the Prophet here speaks) unto whom he gave this new Commandment, That they should love one another,
whom he calls his Sheep, and his Lambs, and little Children (the very terms wherein the Prophet Here speaks) unto whom he gave this new Commandment, That they should love one Another,
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Which his beloved Apostle repeats so often, and in the very same language, calling those to whom he writes, My little Cheldren; as if he thought this was the whole business of Christianity, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ,
Which his Beloved Apostle repeats so often, and in the very same language, calling those to whom he writes, My little Cheldren; as if he Thought this was the Whole business of Christianity, That we should believe on the name of his Son jesus christ,
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But I'll spend no more time in this, nor stay to give an account of one place in the Gospel, which seems to contradict it, (Mat. X. 34. 35.) because, whatsoever the Event was by accident, in the attempt of so great a Change as our Saviour came to make;
But I'll spend no more time in this, nor stay to give an account of one place in the Gospel, which seems to contradict it, (Mathew X. 34. 35.) Because, whatsoever the Event was by accident, in the attempt of so great a Change as our Saviour Come to make;
That's the next thing to be considered, in this matter. II. Which will be evident to every ones Satisfaction, who will seriously weigh these three Things.
That's the next thing to be considered, in this matter. II Which will be evident to every ones Satisfaction, who will seriously weigh these three Things.
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First, The Principles of his Religion, or the Doctrines he taught Men to believe; together with the way and means whereby these Principles were established in Mens Minds.
First, The Principles of his Religion, or the Doctrines he taught Men to believe; together with the Way and means whereby these Principles were established in Men's Minds.
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Secondly, The Precepts of his Religion, or the Things he taught them to practise. Thirdly, The Obligations he laid upon Men to receive these Principles, and observe these Precepts.
Secondly, The Precepts of his Religion, or the Things he taught them to practise. Thirdly, The Obligations he laid upon Men to receive these Principles, and observe these Precepts.
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as he declared one God to Men, so he revealed him as his and their Father, full of Kindness and Goodwill to all his Children, having a tender and affectionate Care of their Immortal Happiness.
as he declared one God to Men, so he revealed him as his and their Father, full of Kindness and Goodwill to all his Children, having a tender and affectionate Care of their Immortal Happiness.
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Which St. Paul thought a Bond so strong, and a Motive so very efficacious, that it concludes the great heap of Arguments, whereby he perswades Christians to Unity of Spirit and Peace;
Which Saint Paul Thought a Bound so strong, and a Motive so very efficacious, that it concludes the great heap of Arguments, whereby he persuades Christians to Unity of Spirit and Peace;
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3. Who are taught (which is the next thing) to worship this one God, by one Mediator alone; which is both another Bond of Union, (as the Apostle there teaches,
3. Who Are taught (which is the next thing) to worship this one God, by one Mediator alone; which is both Another Bound of union, (as the Apostle there Teaches,
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4. Which appears by this further care he hath taken of us all, that he sent his Apostles to baptize all Nations into one simple Faith (for next to one Lord, the Apostle mentions one Faith and one Baptism) which is this, That there is one God, the Creator of all, who is to be worshipped and served by one Mediator, his only begotten Son Jesus Christ, who offered one Sacrifice, that is, himself,
4. Which appears by this further care he hath taken of us all, that he sent his Apostles to baptise all nations into one simple Faith (for next to one Lord, the Apostle mentions one Faith and one Baptism) which is this, That there is one God, the Creator of all, who is to be worshipped and served by one Mediator, his only begotten Son jesus christ, who offered one Sacrifice, that is, himself,
for the Sins of the whole World, rose again from the Dead, ascended into Heaven, and from thence sent the Holy Ghost, to testify that he is Lord of all,
for the Sins of the Whole World, rose again from the Dead, ascended into Heaven, and from thence sent the Holy Ghost, to testify that he is Lord of all,
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5. In order to which they further declared the whole World, should be govern'd and judged by one common Law; and that, not the Law of Moses, but the plain Rules of Righteousness, Sobriety, and Godliness.
5. In order to which they further declared the Whole World, should be governed and judged by one Common Law; and that, not the Law of Moses, but the plain Rules of Righteousness, Sobriety, and Godliness.
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For our Blessed Saviour being made Lord of all, abolished by his Authority the Ordinances of Moses; and thereby took away the Distinction which had continued for a great many Ages, between the Gentiles and the Jews: whose Law was in the very Intention of it, a Law of Division and Separation;
For our Blessed Saviour being made Lord of all, abolished by his authority the Ordinances of Moses; and thereby took away the Distinction which had continued for a great many Ages, between the Gentiles and the jews: whose Law was in the very Intention of it, a Law of Division and Separation;
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but fellow-Citizens with the Saints, and of the Houshold of God, Ephes. ii. 19. Upon which account the Apostle tells the Ephesians a little before, v. 14. that Christ was their Peace, who had made both one, by breaking down the middle Wall of Partition, which was between them and the Jews;
but fellow-Citizens with the Saints, and of the Household of God, Ephesians ii. 19. Upon which account the Apostle tells the Ephesians a little before, v. 14. that christ was their Peace, who had made both one, by breaking down the middle Wall of Partition, which was between them and the jews;
That they, he means, who had stood divided by vastly different, nay opposite Rites of Worship and other Customs, might meet and joyn together in his Religion;
That they, he means, who had stood divided by vastly different, nay opposite Rites of Worship and other Customs, might meet and join together in his Religion;
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6. Now for the settling this Belief in Mens Minds, that they were all under the care of one and the same God, and of the same Mediator, and were become one Corporation, by submitting to the same Laws; They were all both Jews and Gentiles indifferently endued with one and the same Spirit.
6. Now for the settling this Belief in Men's Minds, that they were all under the care of one and the same God, and of the same Mediator, and were become one Corporation, by submitting to the same Laws; They were all both jews and Gentiles indifferently endued with one and the same Spirit.
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This St. Paul frequently inculcates, especially in the forenamed Epistle to the Ephesians; where you read presently after the words now mentioned, v. 18. that through Christ, they both had access by one Spirit unto the Father.
This Saint Paul frequently inculcates, especially in the forenamed Epistle to the Ephesians; where you read presently After the words now mentioned, v. 18. that through christ, they both had access by one Spirit unto the Father.
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The Holy Ghost, that is, falling down in great variety of wonderful Gifts upon the Gentiles as well as the Jews, was an undoubted Testimony of the same Divine Favour towards them both alike,
The Holy Ghost, that is, falling down in great variety of wondered Gifts upon the Gentiles as well as the jews, was an undoubted Testimony of the same Divine Favour towards them both alike,
But my design is meerly to represent what effectual means our Lord imployed, had they been observed and pursued to bring about his end, and to fulfil this Prophecy.
But my Design is merely to represent what effectual means our Lord employed, had they been observed and pursued to bring about his end, and to fulfil this Prophecy.
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For all things whatsoever ye would that Men should do unto you, do ye even so to them, (Mat. vii. 12.) is a Rule so pregnant, that it comprehends in it the Wisdom of all Laws;
For all things whatsoever you would that Men should do unto you, do you even so to them, (Mathew vii. 12.) is a Rule so pregnant, that it comprehends in it the Wisdom of all Laws;
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Which if Men would exercise, as they desire it should be shown to them in their Necessities, they would not merely cease to be hurtful to their Neighbours, but become helpful and beneficial;
Which if Men would exercise, as they desire it should be shown to them in their Necessities, they would not merely cease to be hurtful to their Neighbours, but become helpful and beneficial;
and that in an extraordinary measure, for our Lord hath raised this Vertue to the sublimest pitch, by requiring all his Disciples to be merciful, as their Heavenly Father is merciful.
and that in an extraordinary measure, for our Lord hath raised this Virtue to the Sublimest pitch, by requiring all his Disciples to be merciful, as their Heavenly Father is merciful.
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In this Case our Lord hath taught us Meekness and Patience, and would have us to suppress those angry and furious Motions which are apt, on such Occasions, to rise and boil up in our Hearts.
In this Case our Lord hath taught us Meekness and Patience, and would have us to suppress those angry and furious Motions which Are apt, on such Occasions, to rise and boil up in our Hearts.
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So that, notwithstanding the brutish Nature of some, if the rest were generally possessed with the Christian Spirit, the World might see more happy Days than now it doth.
So that, notwithstanding the brutish Nature of Some, if the rest were generally possessed with the Christian Spirit, the World might see more happy Days than now it does.
7. Nay, in all manner of differences which are apt to arise among us, he would have the peace of God rule in our hearts, (Coll. III. 16.) so that this having the Umpire there,
7. Nay, in all manner of differences which Are apt to arise among us, he would have the peace of God Rule in our hearts, (Coll. III. 16.) so that this having the Umpire there,
8. He instructs likewise our behaviour in our several Relations, teaching Husbands and Wives, Parents and Children, Masters and Servants, Pastors and People, to demean themselves so to their mutual satisfaction,
8. He instructs likewise our behaviour in our several Relations, teaching Husbands and Wives, Parents and Children, Masters and Servants, Pastors and People, to demean themselves so to their mutual satisfaction,
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When the Flock, for instance, know those which labour among them, (as St. Paul discourses 1 Thess. V. 12.) that is, have a great respect to their Spiritual Pastors and Instructors, whose faithful discharge of their Office, in labouring among their Flock, presiding over them in the Lord,
When the Flock, for instance, know those which labour among them, (as Saint Paul discourses 1 Thess V. 12.) that is, have a great respect to their Spiritual Pastors and Instructors, whose faithful discharge of their Office, in labouring among their Flock, presiding over them in the Lord,
so they are of such a sweet and obliging Nature, that did they universally prevail, there would be an end of all Impatience and Wrath, Jars and Contentions, Injustice and Violence, Cruelty and hard Dealing;
so they Are of such a sweet and obliging Nature, that did they universally prevail, there would be an end of all Impatience and Wrath, Jars and Contentions, Injustice and Violence, Cruelty and hard Dealing;
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Let me only put you in mind (which is the last thing under this Head) that this Faith, and these Duties, our Lord hath bound upon us by such strong Obligations of his exceeding great and precious Promises, and of his most dreadful Threatnings (which were confirm'd also after a wonderful manner) that if we laid them to heart, they could not fail to draw us as irresistibly to the Belief of his Doctrine,
Let me only put you in mind (which is the last thing under this Head) that this Faith, and these Duties, our Lord hath bound upon us by such strong Obligations of his exceeding great and precious Promises, and of his most dreadful Threatenings (which were confirmed also After a wondered manner) that if we laid them to heart, they could not fail to draw us as irresistibly to the Belief of his Doctrine,
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and to the observation of his Precepts, as our Obedience to them, it is certain, would make us all more happy than either these words of the Prophet, or any other can express.
and to the observation of his Precepts, as our obedience to them, it is certain, would make us all more happy than either these words of the Prophet, or any other can express.
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who thunder this in our Ears, Follow Peace with all men, and Holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord, Hebr. XII. 14. To be where our Lord is,
who thunder this in our Ears, Follow Peace with all men, and Holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord, Hebrew XII. 14. To be where our Lord is,
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and shall never come thither, who do not study to be pure and undefiled, and whose Purity doth not make them peaceable; nay, Followers of Peace, and that with all men.
and shall never come thither, who do not study to be pure and undefiled, and whose Purity does not make them peaceable; nay, Followers of Peace, and that with all men.
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which declared him to have all Power in Heaven and in Earth, and puts it out of all doubt, that he is able to give to all them, who by patient continuance in well-doing, seek for Glory and Honour, and Immortality, eternal Life:
which declared him to have all Power in Heaven and in Earth, and puts it out of all doubt, that he is able to give to all them, who by patient Continuance in welldoing, seek for Glory and Honour, and Immortality, Eternal Life:
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And now I hope no man will question the Application of this Prophecy to our Saviour, meerly because he doth not behold such happy days as are here described:
And now I hope no man will question the Application of this Prophecy to our Saviour, merely Because he does not behold such happy days as Are Here described:
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The Prophet explains his own meaning, when in the Conclusion of this Description of the peaceable Reign of Christ, he assigns this cause of it, v. 9. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy Mountain;
The Prophet explains his own meaning, when in the Conclusion of this Description of the peaceable Reign of christ, he assigns this cause of it, v. 9. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy Mountain;
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And therefore if men either will not entertain this heavenly Wisdom, or having entertain'd it, do imprison and smother it, they deprive themselves of the Blessing of Peace:
And Therefore if men either will not entertain this heavenly Wisdom, or having entertained it, do imprison and smother it, they deprive themselves of the Blessing of Peace:
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but upon those who receive and improve the Knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. So much the sober Jews themselves confess, particularly Maimonides in these remarkable words:
but upon those who receive and improve the Knowledge of our Lord jesus christ. So much the Sobrium jews themselves confess, particularly Maimonides in these remarkable words:
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which God himself teaches us by his Prophet, who after he had first said, The Wolf shall dwell with the Lamb, &c. then subjoyns the cause, which should take awaythis Enmity;
which God himself Teaches us by his Prophet, who After he had First said, The Wolf shall dwell with the Lamb, etc. then subjoins the cause, which should take awaythis Enmity;
That the knowledge of our Lord was so fitted, and so sufficient to make men thus happy, that there was actually to be seen such brotherly Love and Peace,
That the knowledge of our Lord was so fitted, and so sufficient to make men thus happy, that there was actually to be seen such brotherly Love and Peace,
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as is here foretold, among the first Converts to his Religion, who embrac'd each other with such an hearty and servent Affection, that what one shall rarely find an instance of between two single persons, might have been beheld in some thousands of Men and Women, who had but one Heart and one Soul in so many several Bodies (Act. IV. 37.) that is, were perfect Friends, who had their Possessions so common, that no man called ought of the things he had, his own.
as is Here foretold, among the First Converts to his Religion, who embraced each other with such an hearty and servient Affection, that what one shall rarely find an instance of between two single Persons, might have been beheld in Some thousands of Men and Women, who had but one Heart and one Soul in so many several Bodies (Act. IV. 37.) that is, were perfect Friends, who had their Possessions so Common, that no man called ought of the things he had, his own.
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And if we list, by these wild Creatures in my Text, to understand the Gentiles, it is evident they were in a little time brought to live in such Unity, Love,
And if we list, by these wild Creatures in my Text, to understand the Gentiles, it is evident they were in a little time brought to live in such Unity, Love,
For they communicated their Goods to them most freely and liberally, when they were reduced to great straits in Judea; contributing to the Relief of their Necessities, not only to their Power,
For they communicated their Goods to them most freely and liberally, when they were reduced to great straits in Judea; contributing to the Relief of their Necessities, not only to their Power,
but in some places beyond their Power; praying St. Paul with much intreaty, that he would receive their Gift, and take upon him the Fellowship of ministring to the Saints, 2 Cor. VIII. 3, 4.
but in Some places beyond their Power; praying Saint Paul with much entreaty, that he would receive their Gift, and take upon him the Fellowship of ministering to the Saints, 2 Cor. VIII. 3, 4.
And I have said enough to my present Purpose, which was to shew how compleatly this Prophecy was fulfilled in the actual effecting of that which our Saviour designed,
And I have said enough to my present Purpose, which was to show how completely this Prophecy was fulfilled in the actual effecting of that which our Saviour designed,
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or to the over zealous espousal of such Opinions as are no essential parts of it, (whereby mens minds have been diverted from the study of serious Piety and Vertue) about which most of the Heats and Quarrels in Christendom have arose,
or to the over zealous espousal of such Opinions as Are no essential parts of it, (whereby men's minds have been diverted from the study of serious Piety and Virtue) about which most of the Heats and Quarrels in Christendom have arose,
Or to speak in the Prophets Language, the Earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord (in the highest and largest sense of those words) as the Waters cover the Sea.
Or to speak in the prophets Language, the Earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord (in the highest and Largest sense of those words) as the Waters cover the Sea.
but that wonderful Work which God hath wrought in our days, and before our Eyes, by that great Prince, whose Spirit he hath stirred up to undertake our Deliverance from Popish Tyranny,
but that wondered Work which God hath wrought in our days, and before our Eyes, by that great Prince, whose Spirit he hath stirred up to undertake our Deliverance from Popish Tyranny,
and whose Proceedings he hath blessed with amazing Success, may well awaken the minds of considering Persons to expect greater things he is about to do in the World, which groaneth (as the Apostle says the whole Creation did in their days) to be delivered into the glorious Liberty of the Children of God.
and whose Proceedings he hath blessed with amazing Success, may well awaken the minds of considering Persons to expect greater things he is about to do in the World, which Groaneth (as the Apostle Says the Whole Creation did in their days) to be Delivered into the glorious Liberty of the Children of God.
and its Honour, or loves his country, that is, his own ease and safety, and the wellfare of his Posterity, bend his serious study and most earnest endeavours.
and its Honour, or loves his country, that is, his own ease and safety, and the welfare of his Posterity, bend his serious study and most earnest endeavours.
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And not only wish but labour, that the blessed times which we look for (when our Lord shall take to himself his great power and shall Reign, XI. Rev. 17.) may begin here in these Churches and Kingdoms:
And not only wish but labour, that the blessed times which we look for (when our Lord shall take to himself his great power and shall Reign, XI. Rev. 17.) may begin Here in these Churches and Kingdoms:
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Where there never was greater need, nor greater reason for Unity, than at this present. Princes and Governours should study this, by making just, reasonable, and merciful Laws;
Where there never was greater need, nor greater reason for Unity, than At this present. Princes and Governors should study this, by making just, reasonable, and merciful Laws;
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by learning of them in humility, and receiving the ingrafted Word with meekness: By setting themselves to the serious practice of plain and unquestionable Precepts;
by learning of them in humility, and receiving the ingrafted Word with meekness: By setting themselves to the serious practice of plain and unquestionable Precepts;
They who are in Office should indeavour this, by faithful execution of the known Laws, by maintaining good Order, by taking up petty differences among Neighbours;
They who Are in Office should endeavour this, by faithful execution of the known Laws, by maintaining good Order, by taking up Petty differences among Neighbours;
The Great, and the Rich should labour to bring on these happy days, by countenancing True Piety, by comforting the poor and indigent, by all other Acts of Mercy and kindness unto those who are below them;
The Great, and the Rich should labour to bring on these happy days, by countenancing True Piety, by comforting the poor and indigent, by all other Acts of Mercy and kindness unto those who Are below them;
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Who delights in the Name of the God of Peace, and hath taught his Apostles to tell us, that God is Love, NONLATINALPHABET for there is no commotion, nor stirs in the Godhead:
Who delights in the Name of the God of Peace, and hath taught his Apostles to tell us, that God is Love, for there is no commotion, nor stirs in the Godhead:
It follows therefore, that all they who embrace Peace, and hate Discord and Contention, with all the causes of them, are NONLATINALPHABET nigh unto God, and unto Divine Beings.
It follows Therefore, that all they who embrace Peace, and hate Discord and Contention, with all the Causes of them, Are High unto God, and unto Divine Beings.
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There being no greater shame, nothing moresottish, then for them to embroil themselves again; who are but newly escaped out of the flames, wherein they were almost consumed.
There being no greater shame, nothing moresottish, then for them to embroil themselves again; who Are but newly escaped out of the flames, wherein they were almost consumed.
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that even they who have been long in a State of Faction and confusion, have the hopes of agreement and peace left to comfort them (for this is the Support of the miserable, that better times may come at last.) But they who being often brought to an accord, are so restless and unquiet that they fall out again;
that even they who have been long in a State of Faction and confusion, have the hope's of agreement and peace left to Comfort them (for this is the Support of the miserable, that better times may come At last.) But they who being often brought to an accord, Are so restless and unquiet that they fallen out again;
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