A sermon preach'd to the Societies for Reformation of Manners in the citys of London and Westminster. February, 19. 1699. Published at their request. By Thomas Reynolds.
HOW improper soever these words at their First view may seem to the present occasion of our Meeting, a little Patience and Attention it's hop'd will beget in you other conceptions about them.
HOW improper soever these words At their First view may seem to the present occasion of our Meeting, a little Patience and Attention it's hoped will beget in you other conceptions about them.
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yet I promise my self some considerable advantage in drawing an Argument from it, that I presume will be allow'd to have strength in it, both for the justifying your Laudable Proceedings, and encouraging your Perseverance therein.
yet I promise my self Some considerable advantage in drawing an Argument from it, that I presume will be allowed to have strength in it, both for the justifying your Laudable Proceedings, and encouraging your Perseverance therein.
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And is this all that's to be gotten (may the Objector say) by reproving Scorners and wicked men? Is this all the Recompence to be expected? What wise man then would engage in so fruitless a Service,
And is this all that's to be got (may the Objector say) by reproving Scorner's and wicked men? Is this all the Recompense to be expected? What wise man then would engage in so fruitless a Service,
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than by casting Pearls before Swine, or endeavouring to pull them out of the Mire, to provoke them to turn and rend us? What man will parley with an Enemy,
than by casting Pearls before Swine, or endeavouring to pull them out of the Mire, to provoke them to turn and rend us? What man will parley with an Enemy,
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when instead of bringing him to terms of Complyance he is sure before-hand to be torn and cut to pieces by him? Who would venture to reprove wicked men,
when instead of bringing him to terms of Compliance he is sure beforehand to be torn and Cut to Pieces by him? Who would venture to reprove wicked men,
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Men who have no Fear of God before their eyes, who are professed Enemies to all that is Good, who have banish'd their Reason and debauch'd their Conscience, who matter not what they say or do,
Men who have no fear of God before their eyes, who Are professed Enemies to all that is Good, who have banished their Reason and debauched their Conscience, who matter not what they say or do,
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And this being so as Wisdom her self who cannot err assures us, Attempts for reforming the Manners of Scorners and Wicked men would seem a vain and hazardous undertaking:
And this being so as Wisdom her self who cannot err assures us, Attempts for reforming the Manners of Scorner's and Wicked men would seem a vain and hazardous undertaking:
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First, I shall endeavour to give you the true genuin Sense and Meaning of them. Secondly, Answer a Query that will naturally result from hence: And this in the
First, I shall endeavour to give you the true genuine Sense and Meaning of them. Secondly, Answer a Query that will naturally result from hence: And this in the
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and to make it evident, that what Advantage may be had from these words, in the case under consideration, lies on your side, and against your Adversaries.
and to make it evident, that what Advantage may be had from these words, in the case under consideration, lies on your side, and against your Adversaries.
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while those who being merely inconsiderate and deluded, she invites to her House, because such (it were to be hoped) might become willing to receive her Instructions, ver. 1, 2. of this Chapter.
while those who being merely inconsiderate and deluded, she invites to her House, Because such (it were to be hoped) might become willing to receive her Instructions, ver. 1, 2. of this Chapter.
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These are those whom we may well suppose pointed at by St. Jude, concerning whom he speaks, that there shall come in the last days Mockers walking after their ungodly Lusts, Sensual, not having the Spirit. ver. 18, 19.
These Are those whom we may well suppose pointed At by Saint U^de, Concerning whom he speaks, that there shall come in the last days Mockers walking After their ungodly Lustiest, Sensual, not having the Spirit. ver. 18, 19.
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Verbal is the more Gentle way of dealing with Sinners, by speaking to them, and reasoning the Case soberly with them, conveying our Reproofs as wholesom Physick in the Vehicle of soft words and friendly admonitions.
Verbal is the more Gentle Way of dealing with Sinners, by speaking to them, and reasoning the Case soberly with them, conveying our Reproofs as wholesome Physic in the Vehicle of soft words and friendly admonitions.
An Instance of this we have in the first Chapter of this Book of Proverbs, where Wisdom is represented as uttering her words, saying, How long ye simple ones will ye love Simplicity, &c. Turn you at my reproof:
an Instance of this we have in the First Chapter of this Book of Proverbs, where Wisdom is represented as uttering her words, saying, How long you simple ones will you love Simplicity, etc. Turn you At my reproof:
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behold I will pour out my Spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. v. 21, 22, 23. Real Reproof is a rougher way of handling them, and is the last Remedy that is left, which therefore is not to be used till other Methods are found fruitless and ineffectual upon them.
behold I will pour out my Spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. v. 21, 22, 23. Real Reproof is a rougher Way of handling them, and is the last Remedy that is left, which Therefore is not to be used till other Methods Are found fruitless and ineffectual upon them.
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Judgments are prepared for Scorners, and Stripes for the back of Fools, ver. 29. And there we are directed to smite a Scorner, and the Simple will beware, v. 25. that is, to punish a Derider of Religion severely, which tho it do Him no good, may reclaim Others,
Judgments Are prepared for Scorner's, and Stripes for the back of Fools, ver. 29. And there we Are directed to smite a Scorner, and the Simple will beware, v. 25. that is, to Punish a Derider of Religion severely, which though it do Him no good, may reclaim Others,
Now to which sort of Reproofs the Words of my Text do refer, will be very easily determin'd, by any one that duly considers what goes before and follows after.
Now to which sort of Reproofs the Words of my Text do refer, will be very Easily determined, by any one that duly considers what Goes before and follows After.
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To any one therefore who considers the Respect the words of the Text have to what precedes and follows, it may appear beyond all doubt that the Reproofs which are here forbidden must be confin'd to those which are managed in a way of Counsel and Advice, Admonition and Entreaty,
To any one Therefore who considers the Respect the words of the Text have to what precedes and follows, it may appear beyond all doubt that the Reproofs which Are Here forbidden must be confined to those which Are managed in a Way of Counsel and advice, Admonition and Entreaty,
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and all those other Methods of Argument and Persuasion, whereby Ordinarily the Ministers of the Word or private Persons would endeavour to reclaim Wicked men from their sins:
and all those other Methods of Argument and Persuasion, whereby Ordinarily the Ministers of the Word or private Persons would endeavour to reclaim Wicked men from their Sins:
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And that here is nothing in the Text or Context that hath the least shadow of a reference to that sort of Reproof which consists in the punishing Offenders by the Sword of the Civil Magistrate.
And that Here is nothing in the Text or Context that hath the least shadow of a Referente to that sort of Reproof which consists in the punishing Offenders by the Sword of the Civil Magistrate.
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and sending forth her Agents to invite poor simple Souls to her House to hear the Instructions of her Mouth, which will yield as much Pleasure and Satisfaction to the minds of her Scholars,
and sending forth her Agents to invite poor simple Souls to her House to hear the Instructions of her Mouth, which will yield as much Pleasure and Satisfaction to the minds of her Scholars,
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And further, the Text stands in a manifest Opposition to ver. 19th, where it is said, Give Instruction to a wise Man and he will be yet wiser, teach a just Man and he will increase in Learning.
And further, the Text Stands in a manifest Opposition to for. 19th, where it is said, Give Instruction to a wise Man and he will be yet Wiser, teach a just Man and he will increase in Learning.
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And lastly, How are we to understand the Prohibition when it is said, Reprove not a Scorner lest he hate thee? This may be taken, either Absolutely or Comparatively.
And lastly, How Are we to understand the Prohibition when it is said, Reprove not a Scorner lest he hate thee? This may be taken, either Absolutely or Comparatively.
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2. It may be taken in a Comparative Sense, which is frequently to be observed in the Hebrew, where the Negative Adverb is commonly put for the Particle of Comparison, as Chap. 8.10. Receive my Instruction and not Silver, i. e. rather than Silver.
2. It may be taken in a Comparative Sense, which is frequently to be observed in the Hebrew, where the Negative Adverb is commonly put for the Particle of Comparison, as Chap. 8.10. Receive my Instruction and not Silver, i. e. rather than Silver.
Not but that such Emergences and Circumstances may happen wherein it may be our Duty to reprove the worst of Scorners to testify our Abhorrence of the Sin,
Not but that such Emergences and circumstances may happen wherein it may be our Duty to reprove the worst of Scorner's to testify our Abhorrence of the since,
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even when we cannot not better the Man. But usually and for the most part we should apply our selves to those who will hear us, where there is the greatest likely hood of doing Good, with the least Damage at the same time to our selves.
even when we cannot not better the Man. But usually and for the most part we should apply our selves to those who will hear us, where there is the greatest likely hood of doing Good, with the least Damage At the same time to our selves.
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tho we despair at the same time of any Good to the Sinner. Yea By-standers by considering our Place, Profession and Character, may expect something from us:
though we despair At the same time of any Good to the Sinner. Yea Bystanders by considering our Place, Profession and Character, may expect something from us:
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But setting aside some rare and special Emergences, the Instruction the words afford us is to be the Rule of our Conduct towards Scor ners and Wicked Men.
But setting aside Some rare and special Emergences, the Instruction the words afford us is to be the Rule of our Conduct towards Scor ners and Wicked Men.
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II. That the supreme Governour of all things, in his great Wisdom and Mercy to the World, hath appointed other Methods of dealing with such irreprovable Sinners. I.
II That the supreme Governor of all things, in his great Wisdom and Mercy to the World, hath appointed other Methods of dealing with such irreprovable Sinners. I.
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The Reasons of this are so strong and obvious, and the Absurdities of the contrary supposition so gross and palpable, that there are none who do not wilfully shut their Eyes,
The Reasons of this Are so strong and obvious, and the Absurdities of the contrary supposition so gross and palpable, that there Are none who do not wilfully shut their Eyes,
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And as for Scorners themselves, if we could as easily turn their Wills, as convince their Understandings of this, we should not only presently put to silence all their Objections,
And as for Scorner's themselves, if we could as Easily turn their Wills, as convince their Understandings of this, we should not only presently put to silence all their Objections,
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The Consequences of this will appear to be such, as must render it absolutely necessary for the Honour of God, the Defence of Religion, the maintaining common Order,
The Consequences of this will appear to be such, as must render it absolutely necessary for the Honour of God, the Defence of Religion, the maintaining Common Order,
and open deriders of God and Godliness, were to be let alone to follow the depraved Byass of their wicked Hearts, to what a pass must the World be reduc'd in a little time?
and open deriders of God and Godliness, were to be let alone to follow the depraved Bias of their wicked Hearts, to what a pass must the World be reduced in a little time?
Their Zeal for Licentiousness (O that we were as zealous against it!) would make them indefatigable in using all imaginable Methods to strengthen their Party,
Their Zeal for Licentiousness (Oh that we were as zealous against it!) would make them indefatigable in using all imaginable Methods to strengthen their Party,
If Men might be suffer'd not only to revile Religion, but openly to renounce Calling upon God, to prophane his Sabbaths, to Curse and Swear, to Blaspheme his Holy Name, to commit all the Outrages against Heaven they are capable of,
If Men might be suffered not only to revile Religion, but openly to renounce Calling upon God, to profane his Sabbaths, to Curse and Swear, to Blaspheme his Holy Name, to commit all the Outrages against Heaven they Are capable of,
If Men might pursue their inordinate and beastly Lusts without Interruption, who would be safe either in the Street or in their Houses? And as we might suppose the Number of the Good at such a time to be very small;
If Men might pursue their inordinate and beastly Lustiest without Interruption, who would be safe either in the Street or in their Houses? And as we might suppose the Number of the Good At such a time to be very small;
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so how would they be as so many Lots in the midst of Sodom, who had it not been for a wonderful Interposition of God, could not have kept himself from the violence of those filthy Wretches, tho in his own House. Gen. 19.11. In a word, If wicked Men were to pass on wholly uncontroul'd, there would be in a little time no Temperance, no Sobriety, no Chastity, no Truth, no Faith, no Justice, no common Honesty:
so how would they be as so many Lots in the midst of Sodom, who had it not been for a wondered Interposition of God, could not have kept himself from the violence of those filthy Wretches, though in his own House. Gen. 19.11. In a word, If wicked Men were to pass on wholly uncontrolled, there would be in a little time no Temperance, no Sobriety, no Chastity, no Truth, no Faith, no justice, no Common Honesty:
not only as such extravagant Wickedness would hasten down the Judgments of God, as it did upon Sodom and Gomorrah; but as there would need no more utterly to destroy them than their own inordinate Lusts and outragious Passions.
not only as such extravagant Wickedness would hasten down the Judgments of God, as it did upon Sodom and Gomorrah; but as there would need no more utterly to destroy them than their own inordinate Lustiest and outrageous Passion.
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And these being now the most certain, natural and necessary Consequences of mens unrestrained Vices and Corruptions (as none will deny) it does then most unquestionably follow, that they must not be thus let alone,
And these being now the most certain, natural and necessary Consequences of men's unrestrained Vices and Corruptions (as none will deny) it does then most unquestionably follow, that they must not be thus let alone,
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but that some course or other must be taken to repel and rebuke, to conquer or at least to curb and put a stop to their prevailing wickedness, without which Religion and the honour of God would soon fall to the ground,
but that Some course or other must be taken to repel and rebuke, to conquer or At least to curb and put a stop to their prevailing wickedness, without which Religion and the honour of God would soon fallen to the ground,
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and all the bands of common Order and Government be broken and torn to pieces. So that the World could not long subsist if Vice were wholly without a check,
and all the bans of Common Order and Government be broken and torn to Pieces. So that the World could not long subsist if Vice were wholly without a check,
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II. The supreme Governour of all hings, in his great Wisdom and Mercy to the World, to prevent its speedy and hasty ruin, hath appointed other ways and methods of dealing with scornful and incorrigible Sinners, who will not be reclaimed by mild and gentle Reproofs.
II The supreme Governor of all hings, in his great Wisdom and Mercy to the World, to prevent its speedy and hasty ruin, hath appointed other ways and methods of dealing with scornful and incorrigible Sinners, who will not be reclaimed by mild and gentle Reproofs.
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And our assisting the Magistrate to this end, is what we are all of us in our several Stations and Capacities obliged to both as Men and as Christians.
And our assisting the Magistrate to this end, is what we Are all of us in our several Stations and Capacities obliged to both as Men and as Christians.
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To this we are indispensibly bound, as we tender the Honour and Glory of God, the good of the Society of which we are parts, the Welfare of our Families, the Authority of the Magistrate;
To this we Are Indispensibly bound, as we tender the Honour and Glory of God, the good of the Society of which we Are parts, the Welfare of our Families, the authority of the Magistrate;
Third and last place, how fair an opportunity doth this give me, and what Scope does it afford to expose the weakness and impertinency of the Objection, which your Adversaries might pretend to raise from these words to discourage your noble Undertakings? How evident doth it now appear, that your Opposers are so far from gaining an advantage against you from hence, that on the contrary whoever should offer to urge these words, would not only be presently put to shame and silence,
Third and last place, how fair an opportunity does this give me, and what Scope does it afford to expose the weakness and impertinency of the Objection, which your Adversaries might pretend to raise from these words to discourage your noble Undertakings? How evident does it now appear, that your Opposers Are so Far from gaining an advantage against you from hence, that on the contrary whoever should offer to urge these words, would not only be presently put to shame and silence,
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but have the weapon whereby he thought to stab your Cause sheath'd in his own Bowels? I mean, his own Argument would be turned into one of the strongest Arguments against him.
but have the weapon whereby he Thought to stab your Cause sheathed in his own Bowels? I mean, his own Argument would be turned into one of the Strongest Arguments against him.
How little pretence have any to argue from these words against your assisting the Civil Magistrate in punishing of leud and notorious Sinners? It is true, we are not to use verbal Reproofs to a Scorner, we are not ordinarily to spend our Breath upon so vile and impious a wretch, we are not to admonish and counsel him;
How little pretence have any to argue from these words against your assisting the Civil Magistrate in punishing of lewd and notorious Sinners? It is true, we Are not to use verbal Reproofs to a Scorner, we Are not ordinarily to spend our Breath upon so vile and impious a wretch, we Are not to admonish and counsel him;
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And what then? must the Magistrate therefore not have any concern with him? or we not yield our assistance to the Magistrate? whence do they infer this? where is the Nexus?
And what then? must the Magistrate Therefore not have any concern with him? or we not yield our assistance to the Magistrate? whence do they infer this? where is the Nexus?
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for which very end the Sword is delivered from God into his hands, that so they who will not be brought into order by methods of Reason, may be compel'd and forc'd into it by mulcts and bodily punishments.
for which very end the Sword is Delivered from God into his hands, that so they who will not be brought into order by methods of Reason, may be compelled and forced into it by mulcts and bodily punishments.
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Now is it not plain that in the method you take of reproving Scorners and wicked men by the power of the Civil Magistrate, you incur their hatred and malice? In your way of dealing with Sinners don't you make good the words, in getting to your selves Shame and a Blot? doth not your own daily Experience confirm and verify it? do not the many Sermons that have been preach'd and printed acknowledg it? a good part of which is taken up in solacing you against the Calumnies and Reproaches of Scorners.
Now is it not plain that in the method you take of reproving Scorner's and wicked men by the power of the Civil Magistrate, you incur their hatred and malice? In your Way of dealing with Sinners don't you make good the words, in getting to your selves Shame and a Blot? does not your own daily Experience confirm and verify it? do not the many Sermons that have been preached and printed acknowledge it? a good part of which is taken up in solacing you against the Calumnies and Reproaches of Scorner's.
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For I have shewn you, that when by verbal reproving a Scorner there is nothing else to be got but shame and reproach, no good end or purpose can be serv'd that might ballance the present evil we sustain by administring our Reproofs:
For I have shown you, that when by verbal reproving a Scorner there is nothing Else to be god but shame and reproach, no good end or purpose can be served that might balance the present evil we sustain by administering our Reproofs:
if by exposing our selves to shame we might bring glory to God, or do any good, these are such valuable ends, that we should not only be willing to sacrifice our Reputation,
if by exposing our selves to shame we might bring glory to God, or do any good, these Are such valuable ends, that we should not only be willing to sacrifice our Reputation,
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And this now is the case with reference to our assisting of the Civil Magistrate, which makes it vastly different from that in my Text. For by bringing Offenders to punishment,
And this now is the case with Referente to our assisting of the Civil Magistrate, which makes it vastly different from that in my Text. For by bringing Offenders to punishment,
tho we incur the reproaches and malice of wicked men, yet we do thereby answer such good ends and purposes as do infinitely outweigh the particular loss or evil we may sustain in the faithful discharge of our Duty. For to instance hereby, 1st.
though we incur the Reproaches and malice of wicked men, yet we do thereby answer such good ends and Purposes as doe infinitely outweigh the particular loss or evil we may sustain in the faithful discharge of our Duty. For to instance hereby, 1st.
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Sometime a great deal of good is done to the person we reprove, he is reclaimed and reformed, or prevented from growing worse. 2dly. A great deal of good is done to others, they are warned and admonished thereby. 3dly. A great deal of evil is prevented that might result from mens uncontrouled Impieties. And,
Sometime a great deal of good is done to the person we reprove, he is reclaimed and reformed, or prevented from growing Worse. 2dly. A great deal of good is done to Others, they Are warned and admonished thereby. 3dly. A great deal of evil is prevented that might result from men's uncontrolled Impieties. And,
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Lastly, a great deal of glory is brought to God, as Religion is defended, God's Honour is maintained, his Name is reverenced, the Authority of the Magistrate is upheld,
Lastly, a great deal of glory is brought to God, as Religion is defended, God's Honour is maintained, his Name is reverenced, the authority of the Magistrate is upheld,
and say, if this is to be vile, we will yet be more vile, 2 Sam. 6.12. Let them call me Informer, Busy-body, and a thousand worse names, I'll matter them not.
and say, if this is to be vile, we will yet be more vile, 2 Sam. 6.12. Let them call me Informer, Busybody, and a thousand Worse names, I'll matter them not.
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1. Of the precipitancy and imprudent rashness of some well meaning People, who will plentifully bestow their Exhortations and good Counsels where they might reasonably expect not only to be rudely treated themselves,
1. Of the precipitancy and imprudent rashness of Some well meaning People, who will plentifully bestow their Exhortations and good Counsels where they might reasonably expect not only to be rudely treated themselves,
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It is good to be zealously affected in a good thing (as some of you have heard in a worthy Discourse from those words of the Apostle) but then our Zeal should be temper'd with Discretion.
It is good to be zealously affected in a good thing (as Some of you have herd in a worthy Discourse from those words of the Apostle) but then our Zeal should be tempered with Discretion.
But the Instances of those whose zeal doth transport them beyond their knowledg in this particular are so few; and of such whose zeal doth not keep pace with it, so many, that I think it not needful to enlarge.
But the Instances of those whose zeal does transport them beyond their knowledge in this particular Are so few; and of such whose zeal does not keep pace with it, so many, that I think it not needful to enlarge.
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Such is his regard to our peace and quiet, to our good Name and Reputation, that he would not have us employ our pains where we may not reap the pleasant Fruits of our labour,
Such is his regard to our peace and quiet, to our good Name and Reputation, that he would not have us employ our pains where we may not reap the pleasant Fruits of our labour,
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4. The whole Tenour and Strain of what hath been delivered, doth not only evince the necessity of Civil Magistracy and Government, in order to lay a restraint upon the Corruptions,
4. The Whole Tenor and Strain of what hath been Delivered, does not only evince the necessity of Civil Magistracy and Government, in order to lay a restraint upon the Corruptions,
And this again makes it evident that Magistracy is from God, that it is not from the evil Spirit, who as he at first lost his own happiness, by stepping out of his proper place and rank, would by introducing the same disorder ruin the World,
And this again makes it evident that Magistracy is from God, that it is not from the evil Spirit, who as he At First lost his own happiness, by stepping out of his proper place and rank, would by introducing the same disorder ruin the World,
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yet the Office and the Power comes down from Heaven, and this in infinite mercy to a sinful World, which hath not so much as a Principle left for its common preservation,
yet the Office and the Power comes down from Heaven, and this in infinite mercy to a sinful World, which hath not so much as a Principle left for its Common preservation,
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But which certainly is then most honourable, when they are most serviceable, and do most throughly pursue and answer the ends of their appointment. And this again.
But which Certainly is then most honourable, when they Are most serviceable, and do most thoroughly pursue and answer the ends of their appointment. And this again.
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and therefore laying aside all particular and by respects, and having nothing but the glory of God and the good of the Community in our eye, we should make choice of such Magistrates as will diligently take care and see that the good Laws we have be duly and impartially executed, men (as the Holy Scripture describes them) fearing God and hating Covetousness, who are no Respecters of Persons;
and Therefore laying aside all particular and by respects, and having nothing but the glory of God and the good of the Community in our eye, we should make choice of such Magistrates as will diligently take care and see that the good Laws we have be duly and impartially executed, men (as the Holy Scripture describes them) fearing God and hating Covetousness, who Are no Respecters of Persons;
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And then again, having chosen such Magistrates, it is our duty to obey them, and in our several stations and capacities to yield them all the assistance we can,
And then again, having chosen such Magistrates, it is our duty to obey them, and in our several stations and capacities to yield them all the assistance we can,
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If at any time therefore it should hapden (which God forbid) that there should be any effectual Laws wanting for the supressing of Vice and Prophaneness;
If At any time Therefore it should hapden (which God forbid) that there should be any effectual Laws wanting for the suppressing of Vice and Profaneness;
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II. What I have endeavour'd to prove in the foregoing Discourse, does afford abundant matter for the justifying your noble and generous undertaking of suppressing the Vices and reforming the Manners of Wicked men.
II What I have endeavoured to prove in the foregoing Discourse, does afford abundant matter for the justifying your noble and generous undertaking of suppressing the Vices and reforming the Manners of Wicked men.
But why should any condemn you? If a man's house were infected with the Plague, will any body blame you for shutting up his Doors? If those very Persons who exclaim so much against you should have their Houses on fire, would they reproach and revile you for endeavouring to quench the Flames? And if a worse Pestilence and Fire be broken out,
But why should any condemn you? If a Man's house were infected with the Plague, will any body blame you for shutting up his Doors? If those very Persons who exclaim so much against you should have their Houses on fire, would they reproach and revile you for endeavouring to quench the Flames? And if a Worse Pestilence and Fire be broken out,
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if men grow rampant in Wickedness, and run up and down spreading the contagion, as tho Hell were broke loose, must you be blam'd for endeavouring to put a stop to it?
if men grow rampant in Wickedness, and run up and down spreading the contagion, as though Hell were broke lose, must you be blamed for endeavouring to put a stop to it?
Will Men thank you for lending a helping hand to save them from temporal evils and dangers? and shall they reproach you for labouring to deliver them from eternal ruin? It will put a man to great pain to have his Leg or Arm cut off,
Will Men thank you for lending a helping hand to save them from temporal evils and dangers? and shall they reproach you for labouring to deliver them from Eternal ruin? It will put a man to great pain to have his Leg or Arm Cut off,
What! does it not concern you to vindicate the honour of God? to bring Glory to his Name, the thing you were made for? Does it not concern you to avert the Wrath and Judgments of God from the Land,
What! does it not concern you to vindicate the honour of God? to bring Glory to his Name, the thing you were made for? Does it not concern you to avert the Wrath and Judgments of God from the Land,
To say your Methods are unjustifiable, this is what I presume they can never prove after they have made those allowances, which in a matter of such publick nature and extent all mankind must own to be reasonable and just.
To say your Methods Are unjustifiable, this is what I presume they can never prove After they have made those allowances, which in a matter of such public nature and extent all mankind must own to be reasonable and just.
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Besides, can Wicked men think it no offence to combine and club together, to carry on the designs of Hell in debauching and damning one another? And shall not we associate and combine together to prevent their ruin, if it be possible?
Beside, can Wicked men think it no offence to combine and club together, to carry on the designs of Hell in debauching and damning one Another? And shall not we associate and combine together to prevent their ruin, if it be possible?
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do not very competent Judges highly approve them? and if any condemn them, are they not for the most part such as betray a very apparent malice or ignorance?
do not very competent Judges highly approve them? and if any condemn them, Are they not for the most part such as betray a very apparent malice or ignorance?
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to inform against Cursing and Swearing, Blaspheming and Sabbath-breaking, Rioting and Drunkenness, Chambering and Wantonness, and other such hellish and brutal Practices, what reproach can there be in this? This is what the greatest and best of men have not disdained or refused,
to inform against Cursing and Swearing, Blaspheming and Sabbath-breaking, Rioting and drunkenness, Chambering and Wantonness, and other such hellish and brutal Practices, what reproach can there be in this? This is what the greatest and best of men have not disdained or refused,
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But I only ask, Is the Law or the Execution of it to be reproach'd? why then should Informing in order to execution? To have a Law that shall never be executed, is all one as to have no Law.
But I only ask, Is the Law or the Execution of it to be reproached? why then should Informing in order to execution? To have a Law that shall never be executed, is all one as to have no Law.
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And how shall the Law be executed if there be none to inform, and to convict Offenders in order to the bringing them to punishment? And where lies the dishonour of doing our duty in this particular? This is so far from being a disgrace to any man, that I must say, it is the most honourable part of your whole work,
And how shall the Law be executed if there be none to inform, and to convict Offenders in order to the bringing them to punishment? And where lies the dishonour of doing our duty in this particular? This is so Far from being a disgrace to any man, that I must say, it is the most honourable part of your Whole work,
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But having shewn how much there is to justify you of the Societies for Reformation of Manners, I pass in the III. Place to a Use of Reproof to those who most justly deserve it. And.
But having shown how much there is to justify you of the Societies for Reformation of Manners, I pass in the III. Place to a Use of Reproof to those who most justly deserve it. And.
And therefore they are so liberal in bestowing their Censures upon you, that they might escape those which otherwise must fall heavy upon their own Heads:
And Therefore they Are so liberal in bestowing their Censures upon you, that they might escape those which otherwise must fallen heavy upon their own Heads:
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Yet this I fear is the case of many, especially of those who when an opportunity offers for their being singularly useful in an Office, slip away and decline it, whereby a worse man comes in,
Yet this I Fear is the case of many, especially of those who when an opportunity offers for their being singularly useful in an Office, slip away and decline it, whereby a Worse man comes in,
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so that they shall have no strength to hold a great Offender when a piece of Money is dropt into their hands? What I have suggested under this Head is one principal reason why a Reformation of Manners is not more vigorously prosecuted,
so that they shall have no strength to hold a great Offender when a piece of Money is dropped into their hands? What I have suggested under this Head is one principal reason why a Reformation of Manners is not more vigorously prosecuted,
This puts them to no trouble, and besides might be manag'd with that secrecy if they thought fit, that there would be no need to fear incurring the displeasure of any man thereby.
This puts them to no trouble, and beside might be managed with that secrecy if they Thought fit, that there would be no need to Fear incurring the displeasure of any man thereby.
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And this is another matter I would recommend to consideration, and beseech those that will not assist to this good work in Person, to contribute however towards the charge.
And this is Another matter I would recommend to consideration, and beseech those that will not assist to this good work in Person, to contribute however towards the charge.
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Indeed I must speak it to the praise of the People of London, that they have upon all occasions appear'd very ready to afford a bountiful assistance to the preaching of the Gospel which is design'd to make men good.
Indeed I must speak it to the praise of the People of London, that they have upon all occasions appeared very ready to afford a bountiful assistance to the preaching of the Gospel which is designed to make men good.
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And since they would do nothing for the stopping the Plague of wickedness among us, their Families should be first in the Infection, their Sin punish'd in the rebellion and degeneracy of their Children;
And since they would do nothing for the stopping the Plague of wickedness among us, their Families should be First in the Infection, their since punished in the rebellion and degeneracy of their Children;
3. Those are to be censur'd and reprov'd, who being in places of Power and Authority, are unfaithful in their Office, not only as they connive at Vice in not punishing it,
3. Those Are to be censured and reproved, who being in places of Power and authority, Are unfaithful in their Office, not only as they connive At Vice in not punishing it,
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who instead of discouraging Prophaneness and Immorality shall lead men on to it, and rather than use the Sword for the punishing of Sinners, shall reach forth a shield to defend them.
who instead of discouraging Profaneness and Immorality shall led men on to it, and rather than use the Sword for the punishing of Sinners, shall reach forth a shield to defend them.
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how much more in the Post of a Magistrate, and in a matter wherein the good of the Publick is concern'd, where his Fidelity is too engag'd, not only in point of Honour,
how much more in the Post of a Magistrate, and in a matter wherein the good of the Public is concerned, where his Fidis is too engaged, not only in point of Honour,
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An evil Magistracy has been reckon'd of such fatal consequence to the Publick in antient Governments, that they took all imaginable care whom they chose into such a Post;
an evil Magistracy has been reckoned of such fatal consequence to the Public in ancient Governments, that they took all imaginable care whom they chosen into such a Post;
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All these things, I say, put together, would furnish them with such considerations as are enough, one would think, to awaken the most senseless and stupid;
All these things, I say, put together, would furnish them with such considerations as Are enough, one would think, to awaken the most senseless and stupid;
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and make a man either afraid to take upon him the Office of a Magistrate, or to resolve to execute it with the greatest Faithfulness and Diligence. I pass to the
and make a man either afraid to take upon him the Office of a Magistrate, or to resolve to execute it with the greatest Faithfulness and Diligence. I pass to the
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my Exhortation to you is, that watching strictly over your own Lives (which should be very exact and exemplary) you would continue to encourage and provoke one another to this good Work.
my Exhortation to you is, that watching strictly over your own Lives (which should be very exact and exemplary) you would continue to encourage and provoke one Another to this good Work.
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Be not balk'd by any difficulties, discouragements, or oppositions you meet with, but consider your great Lord and Master, who bore such contradiction of Sinners,
Be not balked by any difficulties, discouragements, or oppositions you meet with, but Consider your great Lord and Master, who boar such contradiction of Sinners,
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appearing herein for the cause of Religion as the antient Romans for their Commonwealth, with whom it was a generous principle to sacrifice their private piques and quarrels to the publick good.
appearing herein for the cause of Religion as the ancient Romans for their Commonwealth, with whom it was a generous principle to sacrifice their private piques and quarrels to the public good.
And did we all employ our Zeal more this way, it would be found one of the most effectual means to put an end to those Heats and Animosities that have been so much lamented by sober Men of all Parties.
And did we all employ our Zeal more this Way, it would be found one of the most effectual means to put an end to those Heats and Animosities that have been so much lamented by Sobrium Men of all Parties.
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I shall offer but one thing more, and it is, that you would yield all the assistance to each other you can, by your often meeting together to consult and advise about the most proper methods to prosecute what you have undertaken.
I shall offer but one thing more, and it is, that you would yield all the assistance to each other you can, by your often meeting together to consult and Advice about the most proper methods to prosecute what you have undertaken.
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and others of a higher Rank) those of the latter sort would favour the other more frequently with their presence, which will very much animate and encourage them? like Soldiers who are observ'd never to fight so couragiously,
and Others of a higher Rank) those of the latter sort would favour the other more frequently with their presence, which will very much animate and encourage them? like Soldiers who Are observed never to fight so courageously,
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And therefore bearing no Wrath, Malice, Revenge, &c. against any man in your hearts, but strictly observing the Rules of Charity and Mercy, you would see that with meekness and compassion,
And Therefore bearing no Wrath, Malice, Revenge, etc. against any man in your hearts, but strictly observing the Rules of Charity and Mercy, you would see that with meekness and compassion,
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and yet with great impartiality and prudence, you endeavour to reclaim wicked Men from their Sins. And, 1st. By Verbal Reproof, if by this there is any likelyhood of prevailing upon them;
and yet with great impartiality and prudence, you endeavour to reclaim wicked Men from their Sins. And, 1st. By Verbal Reproof, if by this there is any likelihood of prevailing upon them;
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but having found upon sufficient trial, or being well assur'd upon other grounds, there is no good to be done this way; then 2dly. Apply your selves to that which God in cases of extremity hath appointed.
but having found upon sufficient trial, or being well assured upon other grounds, there is no good to be done this Way; then 2dly. Apply your selves to that which God in cases of extremity hath appointed.
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and to stir you up to the vigorous prosecution of the Laws against these hardned and obstinate Offenders, I shall offer a few things to your consideration: As, 1st.
and to stir you up to the vigorous prosecution of the Laws against these hardened and obstinate Offenders, I shall offer a few things to your consideration: As, 1st.
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That tho the foregoing Discourse should not fully convince you of your duty herein, yet your own enlightned Consciences cannot but prompt you to it,
That though the foregoing Discourse should not Fully convince you of your duty herein, yet your own enlightened Consciences cannot but prompt you to it,
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Implying that not to rebuke him is to hate him, to be accessary to his Damnation, and guilty of his Blood. 2dly. It is your honour and glory to be engag'd in this Work:
Implying that not to rebuke him is to hate him, to be accessary to his Damnation, and guilty of his Blood. 2dly. It is your honour and glory to be engaged in this Work:
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what Service is more honourable than the being employ'd in beating down the Devil's Kingdom, in lifting up the Name of God, in promoting the Peace, Welfare and Happiness of your Country,
what Service is more honourable than the being employed in beating down the Devil's Kingdom, in lifting up the Name of God, in promoting the Peace, Welfare and Happiness of your Country,
It may afford great comfort to us, to think that all our present shame will redound to our future glory, that every reproach and calumny we suffer will but add to the lustre and brightness of our Crown.
It may afford great Comfort to us, to think that all our present shame will redound to our future glory, that every reproach and calumny we suffer will but add to the lustre and brightness of our Crown.
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and ventured his Life to procure our Peace and Quiet, so he hath not been wanting in his care that under his Government we may live in all Godliness and Honesty.
and ventured his Life to procure our Peace and Quiet, so he hath not been wanting in his care that under his Government we may live in all Godliness and Honesty.
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and issuing out his Proclamations, hath done his part to endeavour it? And shall the KING cry for Justice, and will not the People too? Would the King have us reform'd,
and issuing out his Proclamations, hath done his part to endeavour it? And shall the KING cry for justice, and will not the People too? Would the King have us reformed,
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Again, you have many of the NOBILITY and JƲDGES of the Land, who in their Letter prefixt to a Book intituled, An Account of the Societies for Reformation of Manners, and worthy to be recommended, have publickly applauded the Design,
Again, you have many of the NOBILT and JƲDGES of the Land, who in their letter prefixed to a Book entitled, an Account of the Societies for Reformation of Manners, and worthy to be recommended, have publicly applauded the Design,
adding their most humble and hearty Prayer, That Pious men of all Ranks and Qualities, may be excited by this good Book to contribute their best endeavors toward a national Reformation of Manners.
adding their most humble and hearty Prayer, That Pious men of all Ranks and Qualities, may be excited by this good Book to contribute their best endeavors towards a national Reformation of Manners.
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You especially of this City are honour'd with this Blessing. The CHIEF MAGISTRATE, like an Illustrious Head, communicates Life and Vigour to the Body Politick.
You especially of this city Are honoured with this Blessing. The CHIEF MAGISTRATE, like an Illustrious Head, communicates Life and Vigour to the Body Politic.
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and praying God to bless those Punishments to them, you vigorously prosecute your charitable and noble Undertaking, you will do abundance of good, you will at least drive Sin into corners;
and praying God to bless those Punishments to them, you vigorously prosecute your charitable and noble Undertaking, you will do abundance of good, you will At least drive since into corners;
and tho men should not cease to commit it, you will no longer behold it; and if you cannot remove guilt from their Persons, you will from the Nation.
and though men should not cease to commit it, you will no longer behold it; and if you cannot remove guilt from their Persons, you will from the nation.
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and when you have done your work, and your life is ended, Men will have reason to say as they are following you to your grave, we accompany the Corps of one, who while he liv'd was a Reformer of this World,
and when you have done your work, and your life is ended, Men will have reason to say as they Are following you to your grave, we accompany the Corpse of one, who while he lived was a Reformer of this World,
But how short is this of that Commendation which your departed Spirits shall have, when introduc'd into the presence of your glorified Master, whose Interest you have industriously promoted,
But how short is this of that Commendation which your departed Spirits shall have, when introduced into the presence of your glorified Master, whose Interest you have industriously promoted,
and who thereupon will openly acknowledg and abundantly reward it by saying, Well done good and faithful Servant, enter into the Joy of your Lord. Amen. FINIS.
and who thereupon will openly acknowledge and abundantly reward it by saying, Well done good and faithful Servant, enter into the Joy of your Lord. Amen. FINIS.
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