A SERMON Preached at the Parish-Church of S. Magnus, London, &c. S. JOHN, Ep. III. Vers. 2. Beloved, I wish above all things, that thou mayst prosper,
A SERMON Preached At the Parish-Church of S. Magnus, London, etc. S. JOHN, Epistle III. Vers. 2. beloved, I wish above all things, that thou Mayest prosper,
THESE are the Words of the Favourite-Apostle of Blessed Saviour, who had the Courage and Fidelity to own Him in Extremities, to endure the Scandal of the Cross, and behold His shameful Crucifixion.
THESE Are the Words of the Favourite-Apostle of Blessed Saviour, who had the Courage and Fidis to own Him in Extremities, to endure the Scandal of the Cross, and behold His shameful Crucifixion.
They are part of this short Epistle, which was directed by him to Gaius, as is manifest from the Inscription of it, Verse 1. About whom the Conjectures of Learned Men are various,
They Are part of this short Epistle, which was directed by him to Gaius, as is manifest from the Inscription of it, Verse 1. About whom the Conjectures of Learned Men Are various,
But the undoubted Account of S. John in the Context, makes out what is material to our purpose, viz. That Gaius was not only a Proselyte to Christianity,
But the undoubted Account of S. John in the Context, makes out what is material to our purpose, viz. That Gaius was not only a Proselyte to Christianity,
who made his House the Sanctuary of distress'd Professors, shewing a very remarkable Kindness and Hospitality both to the brethren, and to strangers, who bare witness of his charity before the Church, Verse 5, 6. In consideration therefore of his extraordinary Usefulness, S. John sends him this Epistolary Letter, to be a standing Expression of his Concern for his Welfare, in the largest Extent of that Word;
who made his House the Sanctuary of distressed Professors, showing a very remarkable Kindness and Hospitality both to the brothers, and to Strangers, who bore witness of his charity before the Church, Verse 5, 6. In consideration Therefore of his extraordinary Usefulness, S. John sends him this Epistolary letter, to be a standing Expression of his Concern for his Welfare, in the Largest Extent of that Word;
they contain an affectionate and devout Petition of the Apostle, That God would prosper Gaius in his Body, his Fortune, and all his outward Concerns, as he had already to a high degree improved his spiritual and better part. And this is the properest,
they contain an affectionate and devout Petition of the Apostle, That God would prosper Gaius in his Body, his Fortune, and all his outward Concerns, as he had already to a high degree improved his spiritual and better part. And this is the properest,
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and indeed the only proper Return I can make this Day, as to Your worthy Pastor, so to You, and others the Friends of the Church, and mine, who without any Law,
and indeed the only proper Return I can make this Day, as to Your worthy Pastor, so to You, and Others the Friends of the Church, and mine, who without any Law,
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our Prayers, our Publick Discourses, our private Admonitions, all our Endeavours within these Gates, and without, center here in your Prosperity. The Spiritual Part of it, is that we most earnestly contend for, without which, the largest Temporal Portion, we are sure, must vex and oppress the Owners.
our Prayers, our Public Discourses, our private Admonitions, all our Endeavours within these Gates, and without, centre Here in your Prosperity. The Spiritual Part of it, is that we most earnestly contend for, without which, the Largest Temporal Portion, we Are sure, must vex and oppress the Owners.
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The Words of the Text will greatly direct and assist us in our pursuit of this Comprehensive Happiness, and shew us the way, to reap both the Blessings of God's Right Hand and Left.
The Words of the Text will greatly Direct and assist us in our pursuit of this Comprehensive Happiness, and show us the Way, to reap both the Blessings of God's Right Hand and Left.
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and fervently Wishing, that You and all others the Inhabitants of these Two Parishes now united in Law, (I wish with all my Heart I could say united in Religion,
and fervently Wishing, that You and all Others the Inhabitants of these Two Parishes now united in Law, (I wish with all my Heart I could say united in Religion,
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And here, as a necessary Introduction to all that follows, as the Groundwork and Foundation of the whole Discourse, I hope it may be taken for granted, in a Christian Congregation, that we all carry about us such immortal Beings, this may fairly be thought, the settled Persuasion of all, who frequent the Assemblies of Publick Worship, that they repair hither, under the particular influence of it, with a full entire Design to receive the End of their Common Faith, even the Salvation of their Souls.
And Here, as a necessary Introduction to all that follows, as the Groundwork and Foundation of the Whole Discourse, I hope it may be taken for granted, in a Christian Congregation, that we all carry about us such immortal Beings, this may fairly be Thought, the settled Persuasion of all, who frequent the Assemblies of Public Worship, that they repair hither, under the particular influence of it, with a full entire Design to receive the End of their Common Faith, even the Salvation of their Souls.
If indeed we look abroad into the World, and view the Temper of the Age, with a careless Eye, there are to be found too many, who decry the Doctrine of Spirits, that Branch of it in particular, which relates to the Immortality of the Soul. But this Design, most unworthy of the Reasonable Nature, is carried on by such as are in their Practises degenerated into Brutes;
If indeed we look abroad into the World, and view thee Temper of the Age, with a careless Eye, there Are to be found too many, who decry the Doctrine of Spirits, that Branch of it in particular, which relates to the Immortality of the Soul. But this Design, most unworthy of the Reasonable Nature, is carried on by such as Are in their Practises degenerated into Brutus's;
who stifle as much as they can, all Intellectual Operations, and maintain a strict Converse with things purely Corporeal. And when the Subject of their Morning thoughts,
who stifle as much as they can, all Intellectual Operations, and maintain a strict Converse with things purely Corporeal. And when the Subject of their Morning thoughts,
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and coolest Recollections, is no other than the Fulfilling of their Lusts, it becomes their Interest to hope, that the Higher Principle shall never awake to a future Account,
and Coolest Recollections, is no other than the Fulfilling of their Lustiest, it becomes their Interest to hope, that the Higher Principle shall never awake to a future Account,
this is the common Dictate and Result of Reason; but the Duration of it, must be fetch'd from Divine Revelation; This shews its Immortality, with the greatest Evidence and Authority;
this is the Common Dictate and Result of Reason; but the Duration of it, must be fetched from Divine Revelation; This shows its Immortality, with the greatest Evidence and authority;
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God, who made our Souls, expresly telling us, that they are Essences which can never be destroyed, by those who have power and malice sufficient to kill the Body; and that upon the Dissolution of it, they shall pass into a State, in which Death shall have no more Dominion over them.
God, who made our Souls, expressly telling us, that they Are Essences which can never be destroyed, by those who have power and malice sufficient to kill the Body; and that upon the Dissolution of it, they shall pass into a State, in which Death shall have no more Dominion over them.
Wherefore, acting consistently with our selves, and maintaining a due Regard to the Principles of common Christianity, we ought to secure to our Souls the Preeminence;
Wherefore, acting consistently with our selves, and maintaining a due Regard to the Principles of Common Christianity, we ought to secure to our Souls the Preeminence;
even by his Walking in the Truth, and resolute Adherence to it, stiled here by way of Eminency, The Truth, and called before, The Doctrine of Christ, deliver'd from his own Mouth, with admirable Perspicuity to the Apostle;
even by his Walking in the Truth, and resolute Adherence to it, styled Here by Way of Eminency, The Truth, and called before, The Doctrine of christ, Delivered from his own Mouth, with admirable Perspicuity to the Apostle;
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it being a Truth far more excellent, than any which could be learn'd from the Writings of either Jew or Gentile, that which is according to Godliness in hope of eternal Life;
it being a Truth Far more excellent, than any which could be learned from the Writings of either Jew or Gentile, that which is according to Godliness in hope of Eternal Life;
Which frees our Minds from the Thraldom of Sin and Ignorance, it being the inseparable Property of this Truth, to inform and cleanse, to exalt and purifie at once.
Which frees our Minds from the Thraldom of since and Ignorance, it being the inseparable Property of this Truth, to inform and cleanse, to exalt and purify At once.
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there being but few in every Age, who can date their Regeneration from the Font, and glory that their Minds were always under the happy Power and Conduct of Truth.
there being but few in every Age, who can date their Regeneration from the Font, and glory that their Minds were always under the happy Power and Conduct of Truth.
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And the Woman of Samaria, who went for a Pitcher of Water to Jacob's Well, found the Saviour of the World sitting there, who made her a moral Instrument, to bring many of the Samaritans to the Faith.
And the Woman of Samaria, who went for a Pitcher of Water to Jacob's Well, found the Saviour of the World sitting there, who made her a moral Instrument, to bring many of the Samaritans to the Faith.
Some have gone forth of their Doors with a peremptory Resolution to affront the Priest, and yet have been caught first, and afterwards converted by his Doctrine;
some have gone forth of their Doors with a peremptory Resolution to affront the Priest, and yet have been caught First, and afterwards converted by his Doctrine;
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The Sermon has been so pat and seasonable, as to pierce the darkest Corners of their Souls, curing the Distemper of the Heart, causing it to flow with sincere and obstinate Tears,
The Sermon has been so pat and seasonable, as to pierce the Darkest Corners of their Souls, curing the Distemper of the Heart, causing it to flow with sincere and obstinate Tears,
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For if we regard the common Methods of Providence, the Ordinary Proceedures of Salvation, Truth is not to be found but in a Regular Way, and within the closest Communion of the Church, it being very obvious to any who peruses the Gospel, with a sincere and unprejudiced Mind, that the great Design of the Blessed Author, is never answer'd,
For if we regard the Common Methods of Providence, the Ordinary Proceedures of Salvation, Truth is not to be found but in a Regular Way, and within the closest Communion of the Church, it being very obvious to any who peruses the Gospel, with a sincere and unprejudiced Mind, that the great Design of the Blessed Author, is never answered,
And this most Concerning Truth seems to be well understood by You, who profess your selves Members of the Established Communion. For questionless if any Church upon Earth, be effectual to secure and advance the Prosperity of Mens Souls, this upon a deliberate Tryal, will be found best fitted for that High and Noble End;
And this most Concerning Truth seems to be well understood by You, who profess your selves Members of the Established Communion. For questionless if any Church upon Earth, be effectual to secure and advance the Prosperity of Men's Souls, this upon a deliberate Trial, will be found best fitted for that High and Noble End;
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A Religion which is not excepted against by its greatest Enemies, for believing too much, or adopting any thing that is false, but as believing too little: Our Charge is not the rejecting of any Old Article, but a declar'd most commendable Averseness to subscribe any that are New; It being the peculiar Glory of our First Reformers, those Glorious Instruments in the Hands of God, that they threw off,
A Religion which is not excepted against by its greatest Enemies, for believing too much, or adopting any thing that is false, but as believing too little: Our Charge is not the rejecting of any Old Article, but a declared most commendable Averseness to subscribe any that Are New; It being the peculiar Glory of our First Reformers, those Glorious Instruments in the Hands of God, that they threw off,
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before the Birth of those Errors, which are now comprehended under the Name of Popery; Who most readily received all the Untainted, all the truly Catholick and Orthodox Truths that were left in the Roman, into the Articles, Confessions, and Homilies of the National Church: in which it will be a matter of spiritual Interest to continue always,
before the Birth of those Errors, which Are now comprehended under the Name of Popery; Who most readily received all the Untainted, all the truly Catholic and Orthodox Truths that were left in the Roman, into the Articles, Confessions, and Homilies of the National Church: in which it will be a matter of spiritual Interest to continue always,
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to continue Regular Good Christians, when there is no external Restraint to make them so much as Good Hypocrites, is Conformity upon Choice and Religious Principles,
to continue Regular Good Christians, when there is no external Restraint to make them so much as Good Hypocrites, is Conformity upon Choice and Religious Principles,
or seldom peruse it, to the great Ends of Religion, to build us up in our most holy Faith, to fortifie our Minds against Thriving Errors, and Spiritual Enchantments.
or seldom peruse it, to the great Ends of Religion, to built us up in our most holy Faith, to fortify our Minds against Thriving Errors, and Spiritual Enchantments.
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those Heights were owing to their unwearied Constancy, to their continuing stedfastly in the Apostles Doctrine and Fellowship, in Breaking of Bread, and in Prayers.
those Heights were owing to their unwearied Constancy, to their Continuing steadfastly in the Apostles Doctrine and Fellowship, in Breaking of Bred, and in Prayers.
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who preserve a Sense of the Religion of their Saviour within the Dominions of its great Enemy, chiefly by this Means, by rising early before the Sun to perform their Publick Devotions, as previously necessary to their entering with success on the Labours of their Private Callings. Nor is the Efficacy of it contemptible among our selves;
who preserve a Sense of the Religion of their Saviour within the Dominions of its great Enemy, chiefly by this Means, by rising early before the Sun to perform their Public Devotions, as previously necessary to their entering with success on the Labours of their Private Callings. Nor is the Efficacy of it contemptible among our selves;
and in Strait Circumstances, by a careful Watching over their Hearts and Ways, by an entire Dedication of themselves to God, by the signal Advantage of having the Honest and Good Heart, together with an habitual Attendance on their Parochial Ministry, to arrive to a good Proficiency in Practical Religion,
and in Strait circumstances, by a careful Watching over their Hearts and Ways, by an entire Dedication of themselves to God, by the signal Advantage of having the Honest and Good Heart, together with an habitual Attendance on their Parochial Ministry, to arrive to a good Proficiency in Practical Religion,
Who industriously decry, what Solomon recommends as the only sure Method of Thriving in the Concerns of Eternity, Eccles. 11. 6. In the morning sow thy seed,
Who industriously decry, what Solomon recommends as the only sure Method of Thriving in the Concerns of Eternity, Eccles. 11. 6. In the morning sow thy seed,
these are only Means of Christianity, and not to be rested in. Considering therefore that the most flaming Sacrifice may carry in it destructive and consuming Qualities,
these Are only Means of Christianity, and not to be rested in. Considering Therefore that the most flaming Sacrifice may carry in it destructive and consuming Qualities,
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Praying long, the better to drown the dismal Cries of Widows and Orphans, and to build their own Fortunes upon the Graves of their oppress'd Neighbours, I must crave leave to carry the Matter higher yet, and lay before you,
Praying long, the better to drown the dismal Cries of Widows and Orphans, and to built their own Fortune's upon the Graves of their oppressed Neighbours, I must crave leave to carry the Matter higher yet, and lay before you,
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It being not a single Virtue, but all united in the same Breast, a strong Combination of the more Generous Qualities of the Mind, which dilate themselves on all proper Occasions into Life and Practice.
It being not a single Virtue, but all united in the same Breast, a strong Combination of the more Generous Qualities of the Mind, which dilate themselves on all proper Occasions into Life and Practice.
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but Good Works are not so easily Counterfeited, for Men seldom act a Part in Religion to their Great Cost; In this Case the Danger of being imposed upon is far less, or none at all;
but Good Works Are not so Easily Counterfeited, for Men seldom act a Part in Religion to their Great Cost; In this Case the Danger of being imposed upon is Far less, or none At all;
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the Whore in the Proverbs had payed her Vows. Whereas a Good Life, a bright Charitable Conversation, is like the purer sort of Money, which passes freely from Hand to Hand,
the Whore in the Proverbs had paid her Vows. Whereas a Good Life, a bright Charitable Conversation, is like the Purer sort of Money, which passes freely from Hand to Hand,
but Real Acts of Piety and diffusive Beneficence, are certain Evidences of our having by God's help already prospered. And yet he that advances thus far on the way to Heaven,
but Real Acts of Piety and diffusive Beneficence, Are certain Evidences of our having by God's help already prospered. And yet he that advances thus Far on the Way to Heaven,
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but by the strict Rules of it, they ought to press forward, and commence Encouraging Examples, Visible Patterns of Righteousness, which is a Station both of Safety and Honour.
but by the strict Rules of it, they ought to press forward, and commence Encouraging Examples, Visible Patterns of Righteousness, which is a Station both of Safety and Honour.
So neither ought we to conclude our selves free from Temptations, and foul Relapses, till we come to the New Jerusalem; Our Felicity grows on this side,
So neither ought we to conclude our selves free from Temptations, and foul Relapses, till we come to the New Jerusalem; Our Felicity grows on this side,
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The Second General Head, and now falling under Consideration, is, An Account of that Bodily, and External Welfare, which is strongly rooted in our Common Nature,
The Second General Head, and now falling under Consideration, is, an Account of that Bodily, and External Welfare, which is strongly rooted in our Common Nature,
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However, God having formed the Body, and made it the Mansion of the Soul, which always acts by the Mediation of it, we have it plainly granted in the Text, that the Welfare of it is a Real Philosophick Good,
However, God having formed the Body, and made it the Mansion of the Soul, which always acts by the Mediation of it, we have it plainly granted in the Text, that the Welfare of it is a Real Philosophic Good,
Grotius in his Comment observes, that S. John wishing Corporal Prosperity to Gaius, set down Health, as the most necessary and excellent Part of it, without which his other Satisfactions had been of little Worth.
Grotius in his Comment observes, that S. John wishing Corporal Prosperity to Gaius, Set down Health, as the most necessary and excellent Part of it, without which his other Satisfactions had been of little Worth.
We still greet our Friends with particular Enquiries about the State of their Health, and bid them Adieu under the Influence of an Hearty Concern for it.
We still greet our Friends with particular Enquiries about the State of their Health, and bid them Adieu under the Influence of an Hearty Concern for it.
For this Reason some Persons have magnified the Goodness, for giving them weak and crazy Bodies, which might keep their Souls always waking, and upon the Wing;
For this Reason Some Persons have magnified the goodness, for giving them weak and crazy Bodies, which might keep their Souls always waking, and upon the Wing;
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The Doctrines of some relating to the Point in Hand are most Absured and Superstitious, who would tie down all but themselves, to meer Necessaries, and talk of the World with that Air of Contempt,
The Doctrines of Some relating to the Point in Hand Are most Absured and Superstitious, who would tie down all but themselves, to mere Necessaries, and talk of the World with that Air of Contempt,
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But such Speculations are plainly confuted by the Words of that Apostle who Preached the Religion of the Cross; and we are otherwise instructed by the God of Nature, viz. not wholly to extinguish the Desire of Earthly Conveniency,
But such Speculations Are plainly confuted by the Words of that Apostle who Preached the Religion of the Cross; and we Are otherwise instructed by the God of Nature, viz. not wholly to extinguish the Desire of Earthly Conveniency,
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much of that vast Treasure was the Growth of other Countries, it was brought from Ophir by the Navy of Ships, which the King had formed in Ezion Geber, and by the Merchants that had the knowledge of the Seas.
much of that vast Treasure was the Growth of other Countries, it was brought from Ophir by the Navy of Ships, which the King had formed in Ezion Geber, and by the Merchant's that had the knowledge of the Seas.
But tho all Men are strangely dazled and captivated with the Brightness of Secular Wealth and Grandeur; yet there are but few whom God thinks fit to entrust with it;
But though all Men Are strangely dazzled and captivated with the Brightness of Secular Wealth and Grandeur; yet there Are but few whom God thinks fit to entrust with it;
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nor is it always an Argument of His Favour to be so entrusted. Riches may, and frequently do, flow in upon Righteous and Excellent Men in great Abundance;
nor is it always an Argument of His Favour to be so Entrusted. Riches may, and frequently do, flow in upon Righteous and Excellent Men in great Abundance;
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And as the Fullness of time drew on, the latter Prophets foretold the undisturbed Possession of Peace, as the peculiar Blessing of the Reign of the Messiah, as an Honour reserved by God to accompany the Manifestation of his Son, Esay 2. 4. And he shall judge among the Nations, and shall rebuke many People:
And as the Fullness of time drew on, the latter prophets foretold the undisturbed Possession of Peace, as the peculiar Blessing of the Reign of the Messiah, as an Honour reserved by God to accompany the Manifestation of his Son, Isaiah 2. 4. And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many People:
they shall beat their Swords into Plow shares, and their Spears into Pruningbooks: Nation shall not lift up Sword against Nation, neither shall they learn War any more.
they shall beatrice their Swords into Blow shares, and their Spears into Pruningbooks: nation shall not lift up Sword against nation, neither shall they Learn War any more.
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when compared with the Depredations, Ravages, and Military Executions of those Countries which are the Seat of War. And God who orders nothing in vain, much less for destructive Ends, does certainly ordain the Suspension of Peace it self for our Good.
when compared with the Depredations, Ravages, and Military Executions of those Countries which Are the Seat of War. And God who order nothing in vain, much less for destructive Ends, does Certainly ordain the Suspension of Peace it self for our Good.
the Peace of the Land of Israel was often shaken and destroyed, when the Government of that Nation was Theocratical, the longest Period of it which the Scripture mentions, is that set down Judges 3. 30. The Land had rest Fourscore Years.
the Peace of the Land of Israel was often shaken and destroyed, when the Government of that nation was Theocratical, the longest Period of it which the Scripture mentions, is that Set down Judges 3. 30. The Land had rest Fourscore years.
and from caressing the World and the Body, the meaner gratifications of Sense, to exalt us to a more Christian Employment, to render us more careful in the improving of our Souls, which cannot, exceptin Negatives, be desined by us, and must last for ever.
and from caressing the World and the Body, the meaner gratifications of Sense, to exalt us to a more Christian Employment, to render us more careful in the improving of our Souls, which cannot, exceptin Negatives, be designed by us, and must last for ever.
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As long indeed as we are compounded of these different Principles, the Animal and the Intellectual, it will be an allowed necessary Duty, to endeavour the Welfare of both: But then abundant care is to be used by us, that our Attendance be proportioned to the Dignity of the Object;
As long indeed as we Are compounded of these different Principles, the Animal and the Intellectual, it will be an allowed necessary Duty, to endeavour the Welfare of both: But then abundant care is to be used by us, that our Attendance be proportioned to the Dignity of the Object;
In the Third and last place, To comply with an Essential Duty of the Ministerial Function, which is positively express'd in these Words, I wish above all things, &c. It is here most humbly acknowledg'd, that God is the Author of all Success and Prosperity; which is never to be obtained whilst he is neglected and left out of our counsels and consideration.
In the Third and last place, To comply with an Essential Duty of the Ministerial Function, which is positively expressed in these Words, I wish above all things, etc. It is Here most humbly acknowledged, that God is the Author of all Success and Prosperity; which is never to be obtained while he is neglected and left out of our Counsels and consideration.
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and doubtless the Supplication it self was the more prevalent with God, because presented by a supreme Officer of his Son. Nor was this a strain of Devotion peculiar to S. John, but a common pitch, equall'd by all the Apostles,
and doubtless the Supplication it self was the more prevalent with God, Because presented by a supreme Officer of his Son. Nor was this a strain of Devotion peculiar to S. John, but a Common pitch, equaled by all the Apostles,
And in the Church of Corinth no unkindness that was offered to his Person, no disparagement that was cast upon his Doctrine, could abate his Zeal for their Salvation;
And in the Church of Corinth no unkindness that was offered to his Person, no disparagement that was cast upon his Doctrine, could abate his Zeal for their Salvation;
and when constrained to execute the severest Censures upon the incestuous Corinthian, he urgeth the charity of the End to justifie the severity of that Action, by alledging, That the flesh was destroyed, or punished;
and when constrained to execute the Severest Censures upon the incestuous Corinthian, he urges the charity of the End to justify the severity of that Actium, by alleging, That the Flesh was destroyed, or punished;
The best Counsels must perish in the delivery without attentive Dispositions in the Hearers; who are therefore to be weighed rather than numbred by the prudent Messenger of God:
The best Counsels must perish in the delivery without attentive Dispositions in the Hearers; who Are Therefore to be weighed rather than numbered by the prudent Messenger of God:
And when instead of growing better, they are but the more refractory and contumacious Sinners under Instructions, we have no power to cut down and to destroy;
And when instead of growing better, they Are but the more refractory and contumacious Sinners under Instructions, we have no power to Cut down and to destroy;
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and denied so much as a partial Influence in His own immediate Service, that he often withholds the Increase, as no slight expression of his Anger, to let men see the necessity of looking beyond Earthen Vessels, and confess that the Excellency of Power is of Himself.
and denied so much as a partial Influence in His own immediate Service, that he often withholds the Increase, as no slight expression of his Anger, to let men see the necessity of looking beyond Earthen Vessels, and confess that the Excellency of Power is of Himself.
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We are to beseech God to speak to the Hearts of Men, and to put an effectual check to the daring Impieties of the World, to awaken the Many who sacrifice to their own Lusts,
We Are to beseech God to speak to the Hearts of Men, and to put an effectual check to the daring Impieties of the World, to awaken the Many who sacrifice to their own Lustiest,
And in this the Obligations of our Church are most express and particular, which regard the Circumstances of the Absent, that He may be moved, To bring into the way of Truth all such who have erred and are deceived;
And in this the Obligations of our Church Are most express and particular, which regard the circumstances of the Absent, that He may be moved, To bring into the Way of Truth all such who have erred and Are deceived;
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For as the World goes, and is like to go, we must reckon it a piece of Civility to have our Legal Rights cheerfully paid, that slender Maintenance of God's House, which escaped the Sacrilege of former Ages,
For as the World Goes, and is like to go, we must reckon it a piece of Civility to have our Legal Rights cheerfully paid, that slender Maintenance of God's House, which escaped the Sacrilege of former Ages,
and hitherto the Envy and Malignity of the present; And consequently, where the Recompence of our Sacred Employment is precarious, the Obligation is heightened,
and hitherto the Envy and Malignity of the present; And consequently, where the Recompense of our Sacred Employment is precarious, the Obligation is heightened,
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And some have express'd that unmerited Kindness, and undissembled Friendship, which for me not to own, would be somewhat worse than common Ingratitude.
And Some have expressed that unmerited Kindness, and undissembled Friendship, which for me not to own, would be somewhat Worse than Common Ingratitude.
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The subject requires a longer, but your Nature a shorter Acknowledgment. Others must be-told of nothing, but their Vertues, but you more humbly disclaim all Merit,
The Subject requires a longer, but your Nature a shorter Acknowledgment. Others must be-told of nothing, but their Virtues, but you more humbly disclaim all Merit,
It is of the Pious Man that David speaks when he tells us, that whatsoever he doth shall Prosper, Psal. 1. 3. And the observation holds with equal truth,
It is of the Pious Man that David speaks when he tells us, that whatsoever he does shall Prosper, Psalm 1. 3. And the observation holds with equal truth,
but by recovering the Ancient Reputation of Truth and Virtue, which are deprest, wellnigh stiffled and lost in a thick Crowd of Errors and Immoralities.
but by recovering the Ancient Reputation of Truth and Virtue, which Are depressed, Wellnigh stifled and lost in a thick Crowd of Errors and Immoralities.
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God is expresly said in Scripture to have pleasure in the Prosperity of his Servants, His Providence is still awake over them for Good; But this is a Favour with no modesty to be expected,
God is expressly said in Scripture to have pleasure in the Prosperity of his Servants, His Providence is still awake over them for Good; But this is a Favour with no modesty to be expected,
The Mockeries of Superstition are less provoking than open Infidelity, and a Religion upon Beads is not so bad as a downright insolent Contempt of Holy things. This is the highest and most desperate Pitch of wickedness, to which when great Numbers in any Nation have advanced with Impunity, it must necessarily bring on its Fatal Period.
The Mockeries of Superstition Are less provoking than open Infidelity, and a Religion upon Beads is not so bad as a downright insolent Contempt of Holy things. This is the highest and most desperate Pitch of wickedness, to which when great Numbers in any nation have advanced with Impunity, it must necessarily bring on its Fatal Period.
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In Consideration therefore of your own Private Good and of the common Interest of your Country, Stand in the old Paths, inflexible to insnaring Doctrines and wicked Examples,
In Consideration Therefore of your own Private Good and of the Common Interest of your Country, Stand in the old Paths, inflexible to ensnaring Doctrines and wicked Examples,
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That your temporal and Eternal Interests may be carried on without defrauding each other, without undue competition, with Religious smoothness and success.
That your temporal and Eternal Interests may be carried on without defrauding each other, without undue competition, with Religious smoothness and success.
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Your decreasing in Wealth under Emergent circumstances is but a Misfortune, but your not improving in Virtue will will be ever a Fault, that being placed within the reach of human Industry assisted by the Grace of God.
Your decreasing in Wealth under Emergent Circumstances is but a Misfortune, but your not improving in Virtue will will be ever a Fault, that being placed within the reach of human Industry assisted by the Grace of God.
but both put together are not too Great for God to bestow, who having created our Souls and Bodies with different Faculties and Desires, directs a suitable provision for the Natural and Spiritual Life, and is ever pleased with our earnest Labour,
but both put together Are not too Great for God to bestow, who having created our Souls and Bodies with different Faculties and Desires, directs a suitable provision for the Natural and Spiritual Life, and is ever pleased with our earnest Labour,
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