A sermon preached at St. Paul's Covent-garden on the first Sunday in Lent being the second part of the sermon preached before the Prince of Orange / by Symon Patrick ...
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and the Calf, and the young Lion, and the Fatling together; and a little Child shall lead them, &c. I Have already explained the Prophet's meaning in these words;
and the Calf, and the young lion, and the Fatling together; and a little Child shall led them, etc. I Have already explained the Prophet's meaning in these words;
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II. That the nature of his Religion is such, as is apt to produce this effect which he designed. And, III. That it was actually produced in the first Converts to Christianity, who heartily embraced his Religion.
II That the nature of his Religion is such, as is apt to produce this Effect which he designed. And, III. That it was actually produced in the First Converts to Christianity, who heartily embraced his Religion.
Of the two first of these I have largely discoursed, especially of the second. Wherein I shewed, That such are the Principles ▪ of his Religion, which he requires us to believe:
Of the two First of these I have largely discoursed, especially of the second. Wherein I showed, That such Are the Principles ▪ of his Religion, which he requires us to believe:
but he orders and governs us as reasonable Creatures, who are to be restrained from doing hurt, by the knowledge of the Lord, as the Prophet explains himself Ver. 9.
but he order and governs us as reasonable Creatures, who Are to be restrained from doing hurt, by the knowledge of the Lord, as the Prophet explains himself Ver. 9.
nay, so mortifie and subdue them to the Obedience of Christ, that we shall become new Creatures, transformed into the likeness of our Lord and Master, by whose Name we are called.
nay, so mortify and subdue them to the obedience of christ, that we shall become new Creatures, transformed into the likeness of our Lord and Master, by whose Name we Are called.
To put it then out of all doubt, that our blessed Lord is the Christ, who was to make the Wolf and the Lamb dwell together, let it be considered, That as it was his Intention to bring Men to Unity and Peace;
To put it then out of all doubt, that our blessed Lord is the christ, who was to make the Wolf and the Lamb dwell together, let it be considered, That as it was his Intention to bring Men to Unity and Peace;
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How John Baptist, the Fore-runner of our Saviour, (who came, as I told you, to prepare his way, and to turn the hearts of the Fathers to the Children ) began to work this happy Reconciliation among Men;
How John Baptist, the Forerunner of our Saviour, (who Come, as I told you, to prepare his Way, and to turn the hearts of the Father's to the Children) began to work this happy Reconciliation among Men;
The Publicans, for instance, who were infamous for Extortion and cruel Oppression, being as ravenous as evening Wolves (for that's the Character Zeno the Comedian gives of them, All Publicans are Harpyes ) were taught by him to be as innocent as Lambs, by exacting no more than that which was appointed them, in the publick Tables of Rates.
The Publicans, for instance, who were infamous for Extortion and cruel Oppression, being as ravenous as evening Wolves (for that's the Character Zeno the Comedian gives of them, All Publicans Are Harpies) were taught by him to be as innocent as Lambs, by exacting no more than that which was appointed them, in the public Tables of Rates.
like that of the Oxe and the Cow. For by receiving his Baptism, they submitted their Necks to that Yoke which he laid upon them, in this comprehensive Precept, Do violence to no man,
like that of the Ox and the Cow. For by receiving his Baptism, they submitted their Necks to that Yoke which he laid upon them, in this comprehensive Precept, Do violence to no man,
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as is wittily represented by Aesop in the Fable of the Wolf and the Lamb (by which Grotius illustrates this passage) who came to drink at the same River.
as is wittily represented by Aesop in the Fable of the Wolf and the Lamb (by which Grotius illustrates this passage) who Come to drink At the same River.
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when he drank his fill at the top of the stream, before it came down to the innocent Lamb who stood below, &c. The People also were taught this Lesson when they came to his Baptism, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none;
when he drank his fill At the top of the stream, before it Come down to the innocent Lamb who stood below, etc. The People also were taught this lesson when they Come to his Baptism, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none;
no less venomous than the Asp and the Cockatrice mentioned in this Prophecy: And yet were so terrified at his Preaching, that they humbled themselves to his Baptism;
no less venomous than the Asp and the Cockatrice mentioned in this Prophecy: And yet were so terrified At his Preaching, that they humbled themselves to his Baptism;
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All this you may read in the Third of St. Matthew and St. Luke; where they shew how the whole Nation flockt to him for Advice, what they should do to flee from the wrath to come;
All this you may read in the Third of Saint Matthew and Saint Lycia; where they show how the Whole nation flocked to him for advice, what they should do to flee from the wrath to come;
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when he taught all his Disciples whom he admitted, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven, Mat. 18. 3. that is, be made my Subjects,
when he taught all his Disciples whom he admitted, Except you be converted, and become as little children, you cannot enter into the Kingdom of heaven, Mathew 18. 3. that is, be made my Subject's,
Accordingly all that professed Subjection to him in sinceriry, had their hearts thus converted and changed into that blessed temper of Spirit which he infused into his Disciples, in his Sermon upon the Mount.
Accordingly all that professed Subjection to him in sinceriry, had their hearts thus converted and changed into that blessed temper of Spirit which he infused into his Disciples, in his Sermon upon the Mount.
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whereby their natures were altered, and turned into the similitude of their Master, the Prince of Peace, who in his Life-time employed his Twelve Apostles in the same blessed Work, of making Peace among Men;
whereby their nature's were altered, and turned into the similitude of their Master, the Prince of Peace, who in his Lifetime employed his Twelve Apostles in the same blessed Work, of making Peace among Men;
And compares them to Lambs, when he sent them to preach in Judea; which he tells them was to send them among a company of Wolves. For Men of such Spirits there were then in that Nation;
And compares them to Lambs, when he sent them to preach in Judea; which he tells them was to send them among a company of Wolves. For Men of such Spirits there were then in that nation;
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But this Work was compleated, when the Holy Ghost came down from Heaven upon the Apostles on the Day of Pentecost; when some thousands of Jews and Proselytes of several Nations were converted;
But this Work was completed, when the Holy Ghost Come down from Heaven upon the Apostles on the Day of Pentecost; when Some thousands of jews and Proselytes of several nations were converted;
So you read in Act. 2. 44, 45. And all that believed (who were Three thousand converted at the first Sermon they preached) were together, that is, lived in perfect unity;
So you read in Act. 2. 44, 45. And all that believed (who were Three thousand converted At the First Sermon they preached) were together, that is, lived in perfect unity;
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that is, they did not barely abstain from hurting and destroying one another (as Isaiah here saith they should, ver. 9.) but were so kind as to do good,
that is, they did not barely abstain from hurting and destroying one Another (as Isaiah Here Says they should, ver. 9.) but were so kind as to do good,
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and did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, ver. 46. that is, with Charity and Liberality unto others, whose wants called for their assistance.
and did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, ver. 46. that is, with Charity and Liberality unto Others, whose Wants called for their assistance.
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IV. Nor was this the effect of Christianity in those only that first received it; but you may observe, the same Spirit continued in those that afterwards embraced it.
IV. Nor was this the Effect of Christianity in those only that First received it; but you may observe, the same Spirit continued in those that afterwards embraced it.
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For at the next great Conversion, which was made of Disciples to Christ, you find that they being all filled with the Holy Ghost, the multitude of them that believed were of one heart,
For At the next great Conversion, which was made of Disciples to christ, you find that they being all filled with the Holy Ghost, the multitude of them that believed were of one heart,
and of one soul, Act. 4. 32. In which was punctually fulfilled this Prophecy of Isaiah: For though they were never so different in their Principles and Affections before,
and of one soul, Act. 4. 32. In which was punctually fulfilled this Prophecy of Isaiah: For though they were never so different in their Principles and Affections before,
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And it is observable, that this Change was wrought in the holy mountain of God (as the Prophet predicts, ver. 9.) at Jerusalem; where the Gospel was first preached;
And it is observable, that this Change was wrought in the holy mountain of God (as the Prophet predicts, ver. 9.) At Jerusalem; where the Gospel was First preached;
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as if they had been but one Man. For none of them said that ought of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things common (as it there follows) neither was there any among them that lacked;
as if they had been but one Man. For none of them said that ought of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things Common (as it there follows) neither was there any among them that lacked;
After this indeed, when the number of the Disciples was multiplied (as the Text speaks, Act. 6. 1.) there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews,
After this indeed, when the number of the Disciples was multiplied (as the Text speaks, Act. 6. 1.) there arose a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews,
But as this only signifies, that in such a great company of Christians, of which the body of the Church was made up, there were some so imperfectly instructed, that they retained some partiality of Spirit,
But as this only signifies, that in such a great company of Christians, of which the body of the Church was made up, there were Some so imperfectly instructed, that they retained Some partiality of Spirit,
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So this very thing occasioned a greater Unity, by the provision of a speedy and most excellent remedy, which silenced these murmurings for the present,
So this very thing occasioned a greater Unity, by the provision of a speedy and most excellent remedy, which silenced these murmurings for the present,
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And it is very remarkable, that as this Proposal pleased the whole multitude, so they all agreed by a common consent, to make choice of Grecians only (as appears by their Names, ver. 5.) for this employment;
And it is very remarkable, that as this Proposal pleased the Whole multitude, so they all agreed by a Common consent, to make choice of Greeks only (as appears by their Names, ver. 5.) for this employment;
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At the first opening of the door to let the Gentiles into the Fold of Christ, it must be acknowledged, that for a little space there was some strangeness, though no enmity, in the Converted Jews, unto the Gentile Christians.
At the First opening of the door to let the Gentiles into the Fold of christ, it must be acknowledged, that for a little Molle there was Some strangeness, though no enmity, in the Converted jews, unto the Gentile Christians.
They could not be persuaded to converse familiarly with them, much less to believe that the Gentiles should be made Partakers of the very same happiness with themselves;
They could not be persuaded to converse familiarly with them, much less to believe that the Gentiles should be made Partakers of the very same happiness with themselves;
which were by degrees enlarged to contain more of the knowledge of the Lord. For as soon as a more full discovery was made to them of the Will of God, immediately all their shiness, in conversing with the Gentiles, vanished;
which were by Degrees enlarged to contain more of the knowledge of the Lord. For as soon as a more full discovery was made to them of the Will of God, immediately all their shyness, in conversing with the Gentiles, vanished;
This discovery was first made to St. Peter, who was sent (as you read Act. 10.) to preach unto Cornelius, and other Gentiles, by a Voice that came to him from Heaven in a Vision;
This discovery was First made to Saint Peter, who was sent (as you read Act. 10.) to preach unto Cornelius, and other Gentiles, by a Voice that Come to him from Heaven in a Vision;
even before they were Baptized, stopt the mouth of all Gain-sayers, and perfectly silenced the Jews who had before disputed against all Society and Conversation with them.
even before they were Baptised, stopped the Mouth of all Gainsayers, and perfectly silenced the jews who had before disputed against all Society and Conversation with them.
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and didst eat with them, &c. But when he had expounded to them the whole matter in order from the beginning ( i. e. told them what Instructions he had received from Heaven, whereby more of that Divine Knowledge which Isaiah here speaks of, was communicated to him) they hold their peace, saith the Story, ver. 18. and, more than that, they glorified God, saying,
and didst eat with them, etc. But when he had expounded to them the Whole matter in order from the beginning (i. e. told them what Instructions he had received from Heaven, whereby more of that Divine Knowledge which Isaiah Here speaks of, was communicated to him) they hold their peace, Says the Story, ver. 18. and, more than that, they glorified God, saying,
II. And as the Jews were thus reconciled to the Gentiles, so were the Gentiles (I think I may say much more) reconciled to the Jews, though they had treated them formerly as unclean Creatures.
II And as the jews were thus reconciled to the Gentiles, so were the Gentiles (I think I may say much more) reconciled to the jews, though they had treated them formerly as unclean Creatures.
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It would take up too much time to enumerate the places, where we read of the Collections which were made for the poor Christians in Judea, in all Churches of the World which St. Paul planted, who himself sometimes was at the pains to carry their Alms to Jerusalem. According to an agreement made between Peter and him,
It would take up too much time to enumerate the places, where we read of the Collections which were made for the poor Christians in Judea, in all Churches of the World which Saint Paul planted, who himself sometime was At the pains to carry their Alms to Jerusalem. According to an agreement made between Peter and him,
praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, &c. which is a wonderful Example of that noble and high generosity of Spirit, which Christianity insused into them:
praying us with much entreaty that we would receive the gift, etc. which is a wondered Exampl of that noble and high generosity of Spirit, which Christianity infused into them:
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Unto whom they not only made a free-willing Offering, of their own accord, and with abundance of joy, but beseeched the Apostle to receive it, and that with much earnestness;
Unto whom they not only made a free-willing Offering, of their own accord, and with abundance of joy, but beseeched the Apostle to receive it, and that with much earnestness;
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which consisted in receiving Strangers, whom they never saw before, when they had occasion to travel from one Country to another, Rom. 12. 13. If they brought Testimonials along with them, that they were Christians, they were freely entertained in Foreign Parts;
which consisted in receiving Strangers, whom they never saw before, when they had occasion to travel from one Country to Another, Rom. 12. 13. If they brought Testimonials along with them, that they were Christians, they were freely entertained in Foreign Parts;
4. There were whole Colleges of pious Widows who devoted themselves to such Services, as those mentioned in 1 Tim. 5. 10. bringing up children, lodging strangers, washing the Saints feet, relieving the afflicted,
4. There were Whole Colleges of pious Widows who devoted themselves to such Services, as those mentioned in 1 Tim. 5. 10. bringing up children, lodging Strangers, washing the Saints feet, relieving the afflicted,
Unto whom the Promise of our Saviour was, by this means, literally made good, Mark 10. 29, 30. Verily I say unto you, there is no man that hath left house,
Unto whom the Promise of our Saviour was, by this means, literally made good, Mark 10. 29, 30. Verily I say unto you, there is no man that hath left house,
that People between whom there had been anciently the greatest strangeness, or rather antipathy, were now brought to such a familiarity, that wheresoever they met they dwelt together in one another's Houses;
that People between whom there had been anciently the greatest strangeness, or rather antipathy, were now brought to such a familiarity, that wheresoever they met they dwelled together in one another's Houses;
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By which means also the Gospel was marvellously propagated, as is observed by Julian himself; who takes notice of this entertaining strangers, as a most obliging Vertue;
By which means also the Gospel was marvellously propagated, as is observed by Julian himself; who Takes notice of this entertaining Strangers, as a most obliging Virtue;
wherein Christians quite out-did Heathens (who practised no such thing) and gain'd ground upon them every where. III. It must be confessed indeed, that after God had thus opened the door of faith to the Gentiles (as St. Luke writes, 14. 27.) there did arise a Controversie;
wherein Christians quite outdid heathens (who practised no such thing) and gained ground upon them every where. III. It must be confessed indeed, that After God had thus opened the door of faith to the Gentiles (as Saint Lycia writes, 14. 27.) there did arise a Controversy;
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Nay, they carried it so high, as to say, Except ye be circumoised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved, Act. 15. 1. They had the same Opinion, which the Jews are of at this day, That the reconciliation of the world one to another should be brought about, by uniting all Nations in the Mosaital Religion.
Nay, they carried it so high, as to say, Except you be circumoised After the manner of Moses, you cannot be saved, Act. 15. 1. They had the same Opinion, which the jews Are of At this day, That the reconciliation of the world one to Another should be brought about, by uniting all nations in the Mosaital Religion.
Thus Maimonides expounds the words of this Prophet, as if by the Lyons eating straw like an Oxe (in the Verse following my Text) were meant the Gentiles eating only clean Meats,
Thus Maimonides expounds the words of this Prophet, as if by the Lyons eating straw like an Ox (in the Verse following my Text) were meant the Gentiles eating only clean Meats,
About such matters as these Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, ver. 2. that is, laboured to convince them (as we find by many Arguments he uses in his Epistles) that all the World was to be made one;
About such matters as these Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, ver. 2. that is, laboured to convince them (as we find by many Arguments he uses in his Epistles) that all the World was to be made one;
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All this is apparent from the Law it self, where you read, that Circumcision (that great distinguishing Mark) was established to be observed by Abraham and his seed, in their generations, Gen. 16. 7, 9. and that other Laws are appointed, a Statute throughout their generations, Levit. 7. 36. & 24. 3. And this only in that particular Land or Country, Deut. 4. 5. I have taught you statutes and judgments, that ye should do so in THE LAND whither you go to possess it.
All this is apparent from the Law it self, where you read, that Circumcision (that great distinguishing Mark) was established to be observed by Abraham and his seed, in their generations, Gen. 16. 7, 9. and that other Laws Are appointed, a Statute throughout their generations, Levit. 7. 36. & 24. 3. And this only in that particular Land or Country, Deuteronomy 4. 5. I have taught you statutes and Judgments, that you should do so in THE LAND whither you go to possess it.
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And again, ver. 14. The Lord commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that ye might do them in THE LAND whither ye go to possess it.
And again, ver. 14. The Lord commanded me At that time to teach you statutes and Judgments, that you might do them in THE LAND whither you go to possess it.
Secondly, And indeed it is impossible, that all those Laws should be observed by the whole Gentile World, OF by any that live in Countries much distant from Judea. For how should they go up three times a year to worship at Jerusalem (as all the Males among the Jews were bound) who live so far off from thence, that it would require a whole Year to make one Voyage thither? And how should Women for their purification after Child-birth,
Secondly, And indeed it is impossible, that all those Laws should be observed by the Whole Gentile World, OF by any that live in Countries much distant from Judea. For how should they go up three times a year to worship At Jerusalem (as all the Males among the jews were bound) who live so Far off from thence, that it would require a Whole Year to make one Voyage thither? And how should Women for their purification After Childbirth,
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and Lepers for their cleansing, bring their Offering unto the Priest, to be presented by him at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, Levit. 12. 14. Such things as these demonstratively shew the Law of Moses was local; that is, determined to a particular Country.
and Lepers for their cleansing, bring their Offering unto the Priest, to be presented by him At the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, Levit. 12. 14. Such things as these demonstratively show the Law of Moses was local; that is, determined to a particular Country.
and as for the rest, the Apostles took an admirable course to compose the differences they had made in the Church, by that most prudent Decree which we read in the same Act. 15. 20, 28, 29. That the Gentiles, to maintain Peace and Unity with the Jews, should for the present abstain from a few things which were most offensive to them, particularly eating blood, and things strangled:
and as for the rest, the Apostles took an admirable course to compose the differences they had made in the Church, by that most prudent decree which we read in the same Act. 15. 20, 28, 29. That the Gentiles, to maintain Peace and Unity with the jews, should for the present abstain from a few things which were most offensive to them, particularly eating blood, and things strangled:
For this Decree being first sent to the Christians of Antioch, where the Controversie began, they rejoyced for the consolation, ver. 31. And being afterward delivered to every Church where the Apostles travelled to preach the Gospel;
For this decree being First sent to the Christians of Antioch, where the Controversy began, they rejoiced for the consolation, ver. 31. And being afterwards Delivered to every Church where the Apostles traveled to preach the Gospel;
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So were the Churches established in the faith, and encreased in number daily, Act. 16. 4, 5. that is, they were setled in the right Belief, that none of those things were necessary which the Jews urged them to observe (save only for Peace sake) and by that means a great many other Gentiles, finding no such burthen should be laid upon them, came and joyned themselves to the Christian Society.
So were the Churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily, Act. 16. 4, 5. that is, they were settled in the right Belief, that none of those things were necessary which the jews urged them to observe (save only for Peace sake) and by that means a great many other Gentiles, finding no such burden should be laid upon them, Come and joined themselves to the Christian Society.
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It is true, some of the Jews still made a disturbance, as we may guess from some Passages in St. Paul 's Epistles: But they were dreadfully confuted by the Destruction of the Temple,
It is true, Some of the jews still made a disturbance, as we may guess from Some Passages in Saint Paul is Epistles: But they were dreadfully confuted by the Destruction of the Temple,
and also foretold, That after their decease, grievous Wolves would enter in among them, not sparing the flcok, Act. 20. 29. But still, by their Care and Authority, the main body of the Flock of Christ were kept in perfect Peace and Quiet,
and also foretold, That After their decease, grievous Wolves would enter in among them, not sparing the flcok, Act. 20. 29. But still, by their Care and authority, the main body of the Flock of christ were kept in perfect Peace and Quiet,
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who watched over their Flocks with such diligence, that those Wolves did little hurt; all that Sophistry being powerfully baffled by them, wherewith those pestilent Men subverted some weak Minds,
who watched over their Flocks with such diligence, that those Wolves did little hurt; all that Sophistry being powerfully baffled by them, wherewith those pestilent Men subverted Some weak Minds,
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because they themselves were taught of God to love one another, 1 Thess. 4. 9. so it is reasonable to presume the same of the generality of all other Christians in those days.
Because they themselves were taught of God to love one Another, 1 Thess 4. 9. so it is reasonable to presume the same of the generality of all other Christians in those days.
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And in the following Ages, their Love, as I observed before, notwithstanding some Sects among them, was so notorious, that it set a mark upon them (as Tertullian speaks) and made the Heathen say, See how they love one another.
And in the following Ages, their Love, as I observed before, notwithstanding Some Sects among them, was so notorious, that it Set a mark upon them (as Tertullian speaks) and made the Heathen say, See how they love one Another.
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and drinking of one Spirit of Holiness (as his words are,) which inspired them with such Charity, that they were kindly affectioned towards the most froward and peevish People;
and drinking of one Spirit of Holiness (as his words Are,) which inspired them with such Charity, that they were kindly affectioned towards the most froward and peevish People;
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Inclined them to embrace one another with such an unusual Affection, and to take such a care of each others Welfare, that it made the Christian Society to be admired by those who were not of it;
Inclined them to embrace one Another with such an unusual Affection, and to take such a care of each Others Welfare, that it made the Christian Society to be admired by those who were not of it;
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That things did not continue in this blessed state so long as might have been expected, is to be imputed to those vain Talkers who perverted the plain, simple Doctrine of Christ,
That things did not continue in this blessed state so long as might have been expected, is to be imputed to those vain Talkers who perverted the plain, simple Doctrine of christ,
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and turned it into another Gospel; till at last there was such a foul Apostasie as we now see in the Church of Rome. Where great numbers of Christians are become Wolves, Leopards and Tygers again;
and turned it into Another Gospel; till At last there was such a foul Apostasy as we now see in the Church of Room. Where great numbers of Christians Are become Wolves, Leopards and Tigers again;
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For a most beastly Cruelty entred into the Church, together with a profound Ignorance; according to the Observation of the Psalmist (which will ever be true) The dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty, Psal. 74. 20.
For a most beastly Cruelty entered into the Church, together with a profound Ignorance; according to the Observation of the Psalmist (which will ever be true) The dark places of the earth Are full of the habitations of cruelty, Psalm 74. 20.
Impositions upon Mens Understandings, and forcing their Belief, or at least the Profession of Articles of Faith, by inflicting corporal Punishments merely for false Opinions, came in with the Retinue and Train of Antichrist;
Impositions upon Men's Understandings, and forcing their Belief, or At least the Profession of Articles of Faith, by inflicting corporal Punishments merely for false Opinions, Come in with the Retinue and Train of Antichrist;
But as this was foretold by our blessed Saviour and his Apostles, so they assure us, That the lofty Pretences of this Apostate Church shall one day be thrown down:
But as this was foretold by our blessed Saviour and his Apostles, so they assure us, That the lofty Pretences of this Apostate Church shall one day be thrown down:
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IV. The grosser sort of Jews, I told you, in the beginning of this Discourse, would have us understand by Wolves, Leopards, and Lyons, &c. the very Beasts that bear these Names:
IV. The grosser sort of jews, I told you, in the beginning of this Discourse, would have us understand by Wolves, Leopards, and Lyons, etc. the very Beasts that bear these Names:
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which in the days of Christ they fansy shall become tame, and made as gentle and familiar as those we call Oxen, Calves and Lambs. There is great reason, I shewed you, against this Interpretation:
which in the days of christ they fancy shall become tame, and made as gentle and familiar as those we call Oxen, Calves and Lambs. There is great reason, I showed you, against this Interpretation:
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For St. Mark tells us, That when our blessed Saviour was in the Wilderness forty days tempted of the Devil (of which St. Matthew gives us a larger Account in the Gospel for this day) he was with the wild Beasts,
For Saint Mark tells us, That when our blessed Saviour was in the Wilderness forty days tempted of the devil (of which Saint Matthew gives us a larger Account in the Gospel for this day) he was with the wild Beasts,
Quite contrary, they all lickt his Feet (as I may speak) and were as innocent and as gentle as the Lambs. For that must be the sense of these words [ He was with the wild Beasts ] he was in the midst of them;
Quite contrary, they all licked his Feet (as I may speak) and were as innocent and as gentle as the Lambs. For that must be the sense of these words [ He was with the wild Beasts ] he was in the midst of them;
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who saw this Prophecy literally fulfilled in him, The Wolf shall dwell with the Lamb, &c. and that of the Psalmist in Psal. 91. 13. Thou shalt tread upon the Lyon and the Adder, the young Lyon and the Dragon shalt thou trample under thy feet.
who saw this Prophecy literally fulfilled in him, The Wolf shall dwell with the Lamb, etc. and that of the Psalmist in Psalm 91. 13. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and the Adder, the young lion and the Dragon shalt thou trample under thy feet.
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Yet, such is the bold and restless nature of the Tempter, when he could not terrifie him by this horrid company of wild Beasts, he had the confidence to hope for an advantage, from hence, another way.
Yet, such is the bold and restless nature of the Tempter, when he could not terrify him by this horrid company of wild Beasts, he had the confidence to hope for an advantage, from hence, Another Way.
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For he imagined our Saviour himself would take the confidence, by this Authority and Power which he found he could exercise over those fierce Creatures, to presume to do some other strange thing, without the same reason:
For he imagined our Saviour himself would take the confidence, by this authority and Power which he found he could exercise over those fierce Creatures, to presume to do Some other strange thing, without the same reason:
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and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone, Mat. 4. 6. If you enquire where this is written, the Answer to it will acquaint you with a thing very remarkable.
and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest At any time thou dash thy foot against a stone, Mathew 4. 6. If you inquire where this is written, the Answer to it will acquaint you with a thing very remarkable.
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For it is written in the same Psalm, where you find the other words I now alledged, Thou shalt tread upon the Lyon and the Adder, &c. and, the truth is, goes immediately before them in this manner, For he shall give his Angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways;
For it is written in the same Psalm, where you find the other words I now alleged, Thou shalt tread upon the lion and the Adder, etc. and, the truth is, Goes immediately before them in this manner, For he shall give his Angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways;
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For he knew the Psalmist was to be thus expounded (as an eminent Divine of ours hath long ago observed) That the Angels should keep him if he trod upon a Lyon or an Adder as they came in his way in the Wilderness; as well as bear him up, that he should not d•sh his foot against a stone. And so they did;
For he knew the Psalmist was to be thus expounded (as an eminent Divine of ours hath long ago observed) That the Angels should keep him if he trod upon a lion or an Adder as they Come in his Way in the Wilderness; as well as bear him up, that he should not d•sh his foot against a stone. And so they did;
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For it was no part of his way, as it was to be in the Wilderness, whither the Spirit carried him. Nor was it a thing included in this Promise, which signifies only thus much, That all Creatures should be obedient unto him;
For it was no part of his Way, as it was to be in the Wilderness, whither the Spirit carried him. Nor was it a thing included in this Promise, which signifies only thus much, That all Creatures should be obedient unto him;
And it may be observable, perhaps, that as this Prophecy in my Text immediately follows a Prediction, That Christ, the branch of the stock of Jesse, should be filled with the Spirit, ver. 2, 3. The spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel, &c. So our Saviour's being with the wild Beasts, immediately followed after the descent of the Holy Ghost upon him at his Baptism;
And it may be observable, perhaps, that as this Prophecy in my Text immediately follows a Prediction, That christ, the branch of the stock of Jesse, should be filled with the Spirit, ver. 2, 3. The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of Wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel, etc. So our Saviour's being with the wild Beasts, immediately followed After the descent of the Holy Ghost upon him At his Baptism;
that is, as soon as ever he was Baptized, and the Holy Spirit, with a Voice from Heaven, was come down upon him, he was led by the Spirit into desart places, and there he was with the wild Beasts, Mark 1. 12, 13. And then came to pass what Isaiah had foretold, That there was no difference between a Lyon and a Lamb, a Leopard and a Kid, an Asp and a sucking Child; but they were all alike subject to our blessed Lord and Saviour.
that is, as soon as ever he was Baptised, and the Holy Spirit, with a Voice from Heaven, was come down upon him, he was led by the Spirit into desert places, and there he was with the wild Beasts, Mark 1. 12, 13. And then Come to pass what Isaiah had foretold, That there was no difference between a lion and a Lamb, a Leopard and a Kid, an Asp and a sucking Child; but they were all alike Subject to our blessed Lord and Saviour.
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I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, &c. Mat. 10. 34, 35, 36. Or as St. Luke 's words are, Luk. 12. 51. Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division.
I am come to Set a man At variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, etc. Mathew 10. 34, 35, 36. Or as Saint Lycia is words Are, Luk. 12. 51. Suppose you that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division.
This only proves what I discoursed in the former Sermon, That Mankind must use their sincere endeavours to make themselves happy, through the knowledge of Jesus Christ;
This only Proves what I discoursed in the former Sermon, That Mankind must use their sincere endeavours to make themselves happy, through the knowledge of jesus christ;
particularly Matmonides, who saw very well, that if he had said otherwise, he should have been in danger to be confuted by other places of the Old Scriptures;
particularly Matmonides, who saw very well, that if he had said otherwise, he should have been in danger to be confuted by other places of the Old Scriptures;
by disposing themselves to make a good use of his wonderful Providence; which ordered all things to concur, for the making a blessed accord among them.
by disposing themselves to make a good use of his wondered Providence; which ordered all things to concur, for the making a blessed accord among them.
and are generally favourable to those of the same kind with themselves: But they who pervert the Knowledge of God, forsake, in time, the natural use, and,
and Are generally favourable to those of the same kind with themselves: But they who pervert the Knowledge of God, forsake, in time, the natural use, and,
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much less such evil speaking as St. Jude charges upon some ungodly Men, who spake evil of dignities; ver. 8. and spake evil of those things, which they knew not, ver. 10. Wrest this Prophecy out of the hands of the Jews, who will not believe what is written in the Acts of the Apostles, concerning the Unity of Christ's Disciples.
much less such evil speaking as Saint U^de charges upon Some ungodly Men, who spoke evil of dignities; for. 8. and spoke evil of those things, which they knew not, ver. 10. Wrest this Prophecy out of the hands of the jews, who will not believe what is written in the Acts of the Apostles, Concerning the Unity of Christ's Disciples.
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Therefore let them now see such Unity among us; by the Change of our fierce and violent Natures, into a Lamb-like Disposition. Confute all their Objections;
Therefore let them now see such Unity among us; by the Change of our fierce and violent Nature's, into a Lamblike Disposition. Confute all their Objections;
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and leave them not the shadow of an Argument against our Religion. Convince them that Jesus is the Christ, by the Innocence and Unblamableness of your Lives; by your Love and Charity;
and leave them not the shadow of an Argument against our Religion. Convince them that jesus is the christ, by the Innocence and Unblamableness of your Lives; by your Love and Charity;
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by subduing all your unruly Appetites and Desires; by taming your furious and outragious Passions; by purging out your Choler and Gall, all Anger, Malice, and desire of Revenge;
by subduing all your unruly Appetites and Desires; by taming your furious and outrageous Passion; by purging out your Choler and Gall, all Anger, Malice, and desire of Revenge;
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by becoming like the sucking Child, of which Isaiah here speaks: Who is without Guile, without Ambition, Covetousness, Pride, Hatred, or any other Quality;
by becoming like the sucking Child, of which Isaiah Here speaks: Who is without Guile, without Ambition, Covetousness, Pride, Hatred, or any other Quality;
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In short, You must be like little Children in all things, but only in understanding: for therein, you must be Men, as the Apostle instructs you, 1 Corinth. xiv. 20. Brethren, be not children in understanding:
In short, You must be like little Children in all things, but only in understanding: for therein, you must be Men, as the Apostle instructs you, 1 Corinth. xiv. 20. Brothers, be not children in understanding:
so it is the Meekness of Wisdom, the Way of Peace. For it is the Knowledge of God's great Love to us in Christ Jesus; and the Knowledge of that Love and Obedience we owe to him;
so it is the Meekness of Wisdom, the Way of Peace. For it is the Knowledge of God's great Love to us in christ jesus; and the Knowledge of that Love and obedience we owe to him;
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which spent its time in Questions, Doubts, and Arguings, about many useless Notions; that tended to nothing but to fill Mens Minds with a false Opinion of Knowledge,
which spent its time in Questions, Doubts, and Arguings, about many useless Notions; that tended to nothing but to fill Men's Minds with a false Opinion of Knowledge,
He begins with this Charge, I. Tim. i. 4. Not to give heed to Fables, and endless Genealogies, which minister Questions, rather than godly edifying, which is in Faith.
He begins with this Charge, I Tim. i. 4. Not to give heed to Fables, and endless Genealogies, which minister Questions, rather than godly edifying, which is in Faith.
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Which was the fault also of that endless Pains, which the false Apostles took to derive their Pedigree from the ancient Patriarchs (which perhaps may be meant by Genealogies. ) For they neither made Men a jot wiser, nor more holy:
Which was the fault also of that endless Pains, which the false Apostles took to derive their Pedigree from the ancient Patriarchs (which perhaps may be meant by Genealogies.) For they neither made Men a jot Wiser, nor more holy:
Which is the great thing that the Gospel designs, as he shews in the following Words (where he tells what kind of Knowledge we should enquire after) the end of the Commandment, i. e.
Which is the great thing that the Gospel designs, as he shows in the following Words (where he tells what kind of Knowledge we should inquire After) the end of the Commandment, i. e.
which springs out of a pure Heart, purged from all sensual Affections and Passions, and a good Conscience, that aims only at being truly void of offence towards God and Man;
which springs out of a pure Heart, purged from all sensual Affections and Passion, and a good Conscience, that aims only At being truly void of offence towards God and Man;
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And as in these two Places he opposes Piety to this sort of Knowledge, so he doth in a third, which I before named, vi. 3, 4, 5. where he describes those who doted about Questions and Strifes of Words, as Men that consented not to wholesom Words,
And as in these two Places he opposes Piety to this sort of Knowledge, so he does in a third, which I before nam, vi. 3, 4, 5. where he describes those who doted about Questions and Strifes of Words, as Men that consented not to wholesome Words,
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Which he repeats again, when he writes a second time to him, in the next Epistle, ii. 22, 23. Flee youthful Lusts: but follow Righteousness, Faith, Charity, Peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure Heart.
Which he repeats again, when he writes a second time to him, in the next Epistle, ii. 22, 23. Flee youthful Lustiest: but follow Righteousness, Faith, Charity, Peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure Heart.
or increated? Let us make this our Business rather, that hy pure Prayers, by Innocence of Life, by pious Actions, we may obtain the Favour of God, to bestow his Grace upon us.
or increated? Let us make this our Business rather, that high pure Prayers, by Innocence of Life, by pious Actions, we may obtain the Favour of God, to bestow his Grace upon us.
and how they can be Three, when they are One Essence? How much more pertinent would it be, by all means to endeavour, that we may piously and holily worship and adore that TRINITY, whose Majesty is inscrutable;
and how they can be Three, when they Are One Essence? How much more pertinent would it be, by all means to endeavour, that we may piously and holily worship and adore that TRINITY, whose Majesty is inscrutable;
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that so at length we may be admitted into their Blessed Fellowship for ever? &c. This indeed is a Contention most worthy of Christians, to strive who shall have most Charity;
that so At length we may be admitted into their Blessed Fellowship for ever? etc. This indeed is a Contention most worthy of Christians, to strive who shall have most Charity;
In this we are truly Followers, or Imitators, of God: whose great Design in sending his Son, with the Gospel of his Grace to us, was to reconcile us unto himself, and one unto another.
In this we Are truly Followers, or Imitators, of God: whose great Design in sending his Son, with the Gospel of his Grace to us, was to reconcile us unto himself, and one unto Another.
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Which is so necessary a Caution, that the Apostle, I observe, mentions it once more, in the conclusion of his first Epistle to Timothy, vi. 20, 21. O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust (the Doctrine according to Godliness,
Which is so necessary a Caution, that the Apostle, I observe, mentions it once more, in the conclusion of his First Epistle to Timothy, vi. 20, 21. Oh Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust (the Doctrine according to Godliness,
and in perverse, or preposterous, Disputations, (as the Apostle calls them, v. 5.) we shall have the more time to bestow in setling the solid Knowledge of Jesus Christ, and of our Christian Duty, not only in our Minds, but in our Hearts.
and in perverse, or preposterous, Disputations, (as the Apostle calls them, v. 5.) we shall have the more time to bestow in settling the solid Knowledge of jesus christ, and of our Christian Duty, not only in our Minds, but in our Hearts.
But while we differ in our Thoughts, the Knowledge of our selves would soon make us sensible, we are not such considerable Creatures, that it becomes us to be confident in the Opinions, wherein we clash one against another.
But while we differ in our Thoughts, the Knowledge of our selves would soon make us sensible, we Are not such considerable Creatures, that it becomes us to be confident in the Opinions, wherein we clash one against Another.
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when Friends cannot agree? Nay, why should we not entirely love one another, notwithstanding such Differences? Since there is no more reason for our hating them,
when Friends cannot agree? Nay, why should we not entirely love one Another, notwithstanding such Differences? Since there is no more reason for our hating them,
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To speak freely, the things that at present distract us, are either our Concerns as we are Christians, or as we are Englishmen: our Ecclesiastical, or our Civil Differences.
To speak freely, the things that At present distract us, Are either our Concerns as we Are Christians, or as we Are Englishmen: our Ecclesiastical, or our Civil Differences.
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and live in Love, and concur in the strictest Union for their common Safety and Preservation? We ned not be told how contrary it is to the Christian Law, to act otherwise:
and live in Love, and concur in the Strictest union for their Common Safety and Preservation? We ned not be told how contrary it is to the Christian Law, to act otherwise:
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Secondly, The weakness of Humane Understanding; of which no body will be sensible. Thirdly, Love of Dominion and Victory, for which Men sometimes contend more than for Truth.
Secondly, The weakness of Humane Understanding; of which no body will be sensible. Thirdly, Love of Dominion and Victory, for which Men sometime contend more than for Truth.
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What wonder then is it to see many dissatisfied, in our present Circumstances, about things, which give others no kind of scruple? Who ought to have no worse thought of them, than this;
What wonder then is it to see many dissatisfied, in our present circumstances, about things, which give Others not kind of scruple? Who ought to have no Worse Thought of them, than this;
2. For it is very observable, that most of the Differences that troubled the Church in the beginning, sprang from those who had been bred up under a quite contrary Persuasion, to that which was setled by the Authority of Christ and his Apostles.
2. For it is very observable, that most of the Differences that troubled the Church in the beginning, sprang from those who had been bred up under a quite contrary Persuasion, to that which was settled by the authority of christ and his Apostles.
Which made a Man of no small Learning and Piety say, (and, I think, not amiss) Discord is so odious to me, that even Truth it self displeases me, if it be seditious.
Which made a Man of no small Learning and Piety say, (and, I think, not amiss) Discord is so odious to me, that even Truth it self displeases me, if it be seditious.
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But perhaps we may not agree in the Meaning of this Providence; and therefore I shall conclude with the Prayer of the Apostle, xiii. Heb. 20. Now the God of Peace, which brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the Blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good Work to do his Will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ;
But perhaps we may not agree in the Meaning of this Providence; and Therefore I shall conclude with the Prayer of the Apostle, xiii. Hebrew 20. Now the God of Peace, which brought again from the dead our Lord jesus christ, that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the Blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good Work to do his Will, working in you that which is Well-pleasing in his sighed, through jesus christ;
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