THE Service of Jesus Christ, and the Work of Religion, is a Business of that Honour and mighty Importance, that it deserves our most sedulous and constant Endeavours,
THE Service of jesus christ, and the Work of Religion, is a Business of that Honour and mighty Importance, that it deserves our most sedulous and constant Endeavours,
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that have not spiritual Strength, nor Courage sufficient to buoy them up against some Shocks and Oppositions which they must expect to meet with here in the World:
that have not spiritual Strength, nor Courage sufficient to buoy them up against Some Shocks and Oppositions which they must expect to meet with Here in the World:
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Such Persons shall never, at the great Day of Account, be adjudged faithful, or worthy of that incomprehensible Felicity, which shall be the Portion of all those that are truly the Servants of Jesus Christ.
Such Persons shall never, At the great Day of Account, be adjudged faithful, or worthy of that incomprehensible Felicity, which shall be the Portion of all those that Are truly the Servants of jesus christ.
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Religion carries with it such a Grace and Loveliness, it appears (even to the common Persons of the World) with such a Majesty and Advantage, that he must be strongly engaged in the Work of Sin,
Religion carries with it such a Grace and Loveliness, it appears (even to the Common Persons of the World) with such a Majesty and Advantage, that he must be strongly engaged in the Work of since,
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And I am apt to believe that the far greatest number of Mankind have at some particular times, in their wisest and most considerate hours, (being convinced of its Worth and Excellency) made Resolutions to set about Godliness,
And I am apt to believe that the Far greatest number of Mankind have At Some particular times, in their Wisest and most considerate hours, (being convinced of its Worth and Excellency) made Resolutions to Set about Godliness,
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Then, like those whom our Saviour describes by receiving Seed on stony Ground, They are presently offended, their Warmth decays, their Zeal grows cold,
Then, like those whom our Saviour describes by receiving Seed on stony Ground, They Are presently offended, their Warmth decays, their Zeal grows cold,
yet by and by their Appetite (tho they fed upon Angels Food) gave them an hankering for Melons, and Cucumbers, and Garlick, and Onions; and this (tho an Argument of prodigious Folly,
yet by and by their Appetite (though they fed upon Angels Food) gave them an hankering for Melons, and Cucumbers, and Garlic, and Onions; and this (though an Argument of prodigious Folly,
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in order therefore to silence That, and to rebate its edg, they have at last fall'n on the same Project with those Strangers planted by Shalmaneser the King of Assyria in the Cities of Israel; who when Lions were sent among them,
in order Therefore to silence That, and to rebate its edge, they have At last fallen on the same Project with those Strangers planted by Shalmaneser the King of Assyria in the Cities of Israel; who when Lions were sent among them,
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And so the Persons, which fall under the Character which I have been now describing, will endeavour to reconcile their temporal and spiritual Interest,
And so the Persons, which fallen under the Character which I have been now describing, will endeavour to reconcile their temporal and spiritual Interest,
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Why should I attempt a Degree of Holiness above others, by appearing in a singular Zeal in the Cause of Religion? And not only concern my self for my own Salvation,
Why should I attempt a Degree of Holiness above Others, by appearing in a singular Zeal in the Cause of Religion? And not only concern my self for my own Salvation,
but also for the Salvation of the Souls of my Neighbours, as if I were made my Brother's Keeper? And perhaps after all, my Zeal may be no better than folly, in procuring the Frowns of Superiors, the Loss of a Customer, the Coldness of a Friend, the Shyness of an Acquaintance,
but also for the Salvation of the Souls of my Neighbours, as if I were made my Brother's Keeper? And perhaps After all, my Zeal may be no better than folly, in procuring the Frowns of Superiors, the Loss of a Customer, the Coldness of a Friend, the Shyness of an Acquaintance,
Such Returns as these to the Calls of Conscience, are very apt to stifie it, when the Will and Affections remain unsanctified, or in a meer moral State.
Such Returns as these to the Calls of Conscience, Are very apt to stifie it, when the Will and Affections remain unsanctified, or in a mere moral State.
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it becomes a snare and a stumbling-block to multitudes, who still may think their eternal Welfare secure enough under the decays and apparent wanings of their former Zeal and Holiness.
it becomes a snare and a stumbling-block to Multitudes, who still may think their Eternal Welfare secure enough under the decays and apparent wanings of their former Zeal and Holiness.
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and the Glory of his Kingdom, and to have their Names inserted in the Book of Life, our Lord informs us here in this Chapter, by the observation which he himself made on the comportment of some who pretended a great desire to be his Disciples.
and the Glory of his Kingdom, and to have their Names inserted in the Book of Life, our Lord informs us Here in this Chapter, by the observation which he himself made on the comportment of Some who pretended a great desire to be his Disciples.
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In the 57th Verse of this Chapter we read, that a certain Person appli'd himself unto our Lord with very great (seeming) Zeal and Affection to his Service, Lord, I will follow thee whither soever thou goest.
In the 57th Verse of this Chapter we read, that a certain Person applied himself unto our Lord with very great (seeming) Zeal and Affection to his Service, Lord, I will follow thee whither soever thou goest.
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i.e. No Man having engag'd himself to my Service, and after turning back to his secular Concerns, with a regard had first to those, is fit for the Kingdom of God.
i.e. No Man having engaged himself to my Service, and After turning back to his secular Concerns, with a regard had First to those, is fit for the Kingdom of God.
and so by consequence are unfit for the Glories of my Kingdom, which are only design'd as the blessed Rewards of the sincerely Faithful, and constantly Laborious.
and so by consequence Are unfit for the Glories of my Kingdom, which Are only designed as the blessed Rewards of the sincerely Faithful, and constantly Laborious.
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who having engag'd themselves by their Character and Vows, by their Office and Order, by their Profession and Pretensions, to be his Followers, to espouse the Cause of Religion,
who having engaged themselves by their Character and Vows, by their Office and Order, by their Profession and Pretensions, to be his Followers, to espouse the Cause of Religion,
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And like Lot 's Wife by Sodom, tho they were once, by themerciful hand of convincing Grace, brought out of that supine and sinful Condition in which by Nature they lay,
And like Lot is Wife by Sodom, though they were once, by themerciful hand of convincing Grace, brought out of that supine and sinful Condition in which by Nature they lay,
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To shew what it is to put our Hands to the Plough. II. To shew what it is to look back. III. To shew the Danger and sad Consequence of such a dreadful Retrospection, after we have been engag'd in so good a Work;
To show what it is to put our Hands to the Plough. II To show what it is to look back. III. To show the Danger and sad Consequence of such a dreadful Retrospection, After we have been engaged in so good a Work;
I hope it cannot savour of Clownishness or Rusticity to follow his Example; and since he applies it to those who make a Profession of being his Disciples,
I hope it cannot savour of Clownishness or Rusticity to follow his Exampl; and since he Applies it to those who make a Profession of being his Disciples,
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and this apply'd spiritually, signifies all those that labour to make the World fit to bring forth fruits of Peace, that strive to reform the deplorable state of Mankind,
and this applied spiritually, signifies all those that labour to make the World fit to bring forth fruits of Peace, that strive to reform the deplorable state of Mankind,
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And since the Church of God, in holy Scripture, is compar'd to a Field, as our Lord himself delivers it in that Parable ( Mat. 13.) of the Wheat and the Tares;
And since the Church of God, in holy Scripture, is compared to a Field, as our Lord himself delivers it in that Parable (Mathew 13.) of the Wheat and the Tares;
let us consider how much every particular Person is concern'd in the Tillage and Cultivation of it, in order that a bountiful Crop of Righteousness may be brought forth to the Glory of God,
let us Consider how much every particular Person is concerned in the Tillage and Cultivation of it, in order that a bountiful Crop of Righteousness may be brought forth to the Glory of God,
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1st. Every Man by Nature is a barren Ground, in which only the Seeds of Sin spring up and fructify, to the dishonour of God, and destruction of himself.
1st. Every Man by Nature is a barren Ground, in which only the Seeds of since spring up and fructify, to the dishonour of God, and destruction of himself.
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And since by that infinite Love of God, in giving Jesus Christ, and contracting with us on conditions of Love, he has render'd us capable of bringing forth Fruits meet for Repentance,
And since by that infinite Love of God, in giving jesus christ, and contracting with us on conditions of Love, he has rendered us capable of bringing forth Fruits meet for Repentance,
And since on our entring into this contract of Peace (I mean, the Covenant of the Gospel) we have sworn to our great Master to become his Subjects and Servants, to labour in his Vineyard, to be diligent in his Work;
And since on our entering into this contract of Peace (I mean, the Covenant of the Gospel) we have sworn to our great Master to become his Subject's and Servants, to labour in his Vineyard, to be diligent in his Work;
Every one therefore that is baptized into Christ, and has put on Christ, and has received the Seal of the Covenant of Grace confirm'd by our Redeemer between God and Us, has put his Hand to the Plough:
Every one Therefore that is baptised into christ, and has put on christ, and has received the Seal of the Covenant of Grace confirmed by our Redeemer between God and Us, has put his Hand to the Plough:
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he has promis'd, according to the Prophet, Jer. 4.3. To break up the fallow Ground of his Heart, and not to sow among Thorns: and agreeable to Hosea 10.12.
he has promised, according to the Prophet, Jer. 4.3. To break up the fallow Ground of his Heart, and not to sow among Thorns: and agreeable to Hosea 10.12.
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And since in this regard there must be a discrimination of Persons, in respect of Superiority and Inferiority, it will be fit to consider, how far we have put our Hand to this good Work in the behalf of others,
And since in this regard there must be a discrimination of Persons, in respect of Superiority and Inferiority, it will be fit to Consider, how Far we have put our Hand to this good Work in the behalf of Others,
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And in doing this, I shall briefly consider the three great Divisions into which all Men are rank'd, viz. Those of Magistrates, Ministers, and People; and shew how far each are more than others obliged,
And in doing this, I shall briefly Consider the three great Divisions into which all Men Are ranked, viz. Those of Magistrates, Ministers, and People; and show how Far each Are more than Others obliged,
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And since the highest Magistrate in this our happy form of Government, I mean our Sovereign, (on whose Head the Almighty pour down streams of Mercy) is obliged by the solemnity of an Oath, to administer Justice in Mercy unto all his People;
And since the highest Magistrate in this our happy from of Government, I mean our Sovereign, (on whose Head the Almighty pour down streams of Mercy) is obliged by the solemnity of an Oath, to administer justice in Mercy unto all his People;
I hope all those that are delegated by him to be his Substitutes, are, and will be so conscientious in the performance of their Duty, that That Justice which we owe to God in obeying his Laws,
I hope all those that Are delegated by him to be his Substitutes, Are, and will be so conscientious in the performance of their Duty, that That justice which we owe to God in obeying his Laws,
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as well as That which we owe to Men in preserving their Right, may be truly and impartially executed, according to St. Peter 's Rule, 1 Pet. 2.14. For the punishment of evil doers, and for the praise of them that do well:
as well as That which we owe to Men in preserving their Right, may be truly and impartially executed, according to Saint Peter is Rule, 1 Pet. 2.14. For the punishment of evil doers, and for the praise of them that do well:
they therefore by virtue of the acceptation of their Office, have put their Hands to this good Work, being called to be nursing Fathers of the Church;
they Therefore by virtue of the acceptation of their Office, have put their Hands to this good Work, being called to be nursing Father's of the Church;
but unto the Evil. And if Any should remain idle and negligent, or take up this Office for any sinister Ends, to serve themselves rather than the Publick, to sit down in sloth rather than to cultivate the field of God's Church, such Persons become guilty of a most wretched Sacrilege;
but unto the Evil. And if Any should remain idle and negligent, or take up this Office for any sinister Ends, to serve themselves rather than the Public, to fit down in sloth rather than to cultivate the field of God's Church, such Persons become guilty of a most wretched Sacrilege;
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and have the greatest Cause to fear, that their Swords, which have not been imploy'd in the Cause of Vertue, Justice, and Piety, shall be turn'd into Darts,
and have the greatest Cause to Fear, that their Swords, which have not been employed in the Cause of Virtue, justice, and Piety, shall be turned into Darts,
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All Magistrates therefore, whose business it is to put in execution those excellent Laws which are enacted for the propagation of Godliness, and correction of Sin;
All Magistrates Therefore, whose business it is to put in execution those excellent Laws which Are enacted for the propagation of Godliness, and correction of since;
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and to declare the glad tidings of Reconciliation between God and Men, by the Man-Christ Jesus. And We indeed of all Men are more immediately concern'd,
and to declare the glad tidings of Reconciliation between God and Men, by the Man-Christ jesus. And We indeed of all Men Are more immediately concerned,
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to shew them the danger, and the fatal event of an ill-spent Life, and a Conversation imploy'd in the works of Sin. The Lord has shewn us our Dignity and Duty, by the Prophet Ezekiel, ch. 33.7. O Son of Man, I have set thee a Watchman unto the House of Israel;
to show them the danger, and the fatal event of an ill-spent Life, and a Conversation employed in the works of Sin. The Lord has shown us our Dignity and Duty, by the Prophet Ezekielem, changed. 33.7. Oh Son of Man, I have Set thee a Watchman unto the House of Israel;
And if we who are called to this Sacred Dignity, of hearing the Word at the Mouth of God, of having his Oracles committed unto us, who are made Ambassadors of Jesus Christ, to declare God reconciled to the World on the Terms of the Gospel:
And if we who Are called to this Sacred Dignity, of hearing the Word At the Mouth of God, of having his Oracles committed unto us, who Are made ambassadors of jesus christ, to declare God reconciled to the World on the Terms of the Gospel:
we shall find our Account so heavy at the great and general Audit of the World, that no Doom will be equal to the Condemnation of such who have thus prevaricated, and wretchedly slighted their Office and Business, Ezek. 33.8. It's the greatest Honour we are capable of, in being brought nigh to God, and intrusted with the Ministration of the Word of Life, to be appointed principal Labourers in raising the glorious Building of the Church of Christ;
we shall find our Account so heavy At the great and general Audit of the World, that no Doom will be equal to the Condemnation of such who have thus prevaricated, and wretchedly slighted their Office and Business, Ezekiel 33.8. It's the greatest Honour we Are capable of, in being brought High to God, and Entrusted with the Ministration of the Word of Life, to be appointed principal Labourers in raising the glorious Building of the Church of christ;
to be dignified with the Character of the Legats of Heaven, sent in the blessed Errand of inviting Men to become reconciled to God. And as the Reward of such shall be infinitely great, who shall with Conscience and Zeal discharge this Duty, they shall shine as the Stars in the Firmament for ever and ever:
to be dignified with the Character of the Legates of Heaven, sent in the blessed Errand of inviting Men to become reconciled to God. And as the Reward of such shall be infinitely great, who shall with Conscience and Zeal discharge this Duty, they shall shine as the Stars in the Firmament for ever and ever:
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Ministers therefore are another sort of Persons, who have peculiarly engag'd themselves to labour in God's Field, to carry on the Design and Interest of Holiness, who have put their hand to the Plough of God.
Ministers Therefore Are Another sort of Persons, who have peculiarly engaged themselves to labour in God's Field, to carry on the Design and Interest of Holiness, who have put their hand to the Plough of God.
3dly. Not only Magistrates and Ministers, but every Private Christian, by the Ties of Humanity, and the Obligations of Religion, is bound to this Work.
3dly. Not only Magistrates and Ministers, but every Private Christian, by the Ties of Humanity, and the Obligations of Religion, is bound to this Work.
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and every Man will become a friendly Monitor unto his Neighbour, and will come to him in Prudence, in Kindness and Secrecy, if he see him negligent in the important Concern of his eternal Welfare,
and every Man will become a friendly Monitor unto his Neighbour, and will come to him in Prudence, in Kindness and Secrecy, if he see him negligent in the important Concern of his Eternal Welfare,
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but also, since some are so abominably vicious, that nothing but the terror and punishment of the Magistrate can restrain them from the open violation of the Law of God;
but also, since Some Are so abominably vicious, that nothing but the terror and punishment of the Magistrate can restrain them from the open violation of the Law of God;
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therefore it's the Duty of every Man to detect Such unto the Magistrate, that where the Force of Perswasion cannot prevail, there the Power of the Sword may restrain.
Therefore it's the Duty of every Man to detect Such unto the Magistrate, that where the Force of Persuasion cannot prevail, there the Power of the Sword may restrain.
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not only appears from the nature of the thing, but also from a consideration of that general Duty which lies upon us, to labour for the support of the Kingdom of Christ, and the suppression and destruction of the Power of Satan. And since there are Many so deplorably wicked, that the whole Bent and Stream of their Conversation is scandalous and vicious, offensive to God, destructive to Themselves, and pernicious to Others: Therefore every Man is bound in Conscience to God, and in Honour to Vertue, to make such Persons publick Examples, by labouring to inflict those Penalties upon them, which our good and wholsom Laws have determined.
not only appears from the nature of the thing, but also from a consideration of that general Duty which lies upon us, to labour for the support of the Kingdom of christ, and the suppression and destruction of the Power of Satan. And since there Are Many so deplorably wicked, that the Whole Bent and Stream of their Conversation is scandalous and vicious, offensive to God, destructive to Themselves, and pernicious to Others: Therefore every Man is bound in Conscience to God, and in Honour to Virtue, to make such Persons public Examples, by labouring to inflict those Penalties upon them, which our good and wholesome Laws have determined.
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'Tis our great happiness, that we live under a Government where Iniquity is so far from being established by a Law, or so much as left Neutral, that 'tis not only forbidden, but also punished.
It's our great happiness, that we live under a Government where Iniquity is so Far from being established by a Law, or so much as left Neutral, that it's not only forbidden, but also punished.
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and the Good of the Weal-Publick, and as He would not be a partaker of other Mens Sins in hiding and concealing them, to detect such as openly and commonly affront the Majesty of God,
and the Good of the Well-public, and as He would not be a partaker of other Men's Sins in hiding and concealing them, to detect such as openly and commonly affront the Majesty of God,
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But this Point having been formerly so well prov'd in this place, and on this occasion, in former Discourses, I shall therefore proceed towards a conclusion of the first head of the Text, That Magistrates by their Power, Ministers by their Office,
But this Point having been formerly so well proved in this place, and on this occasion, in former Discourses, I shall Therefore proceed towards a conclusion of the First head of the Text, That Magistrates by their Power, Ministers by their Office,
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and every Christian by his Character as such, has put his Hand to the Plough of God, has given in his Name as a Labourer in the Field of the Church of Christ, in order to root out the Weeds of Impiety,
and every Christian by his Character as such, has put his Hand to the Plough of God, has given in his Name as a Labourer in the Field of the Church of christ, in order to root out the Weeds of Impiety,
and reforming (if possible) the corrupt and depraved Manners of the unhappy Age in which we live. And You who are enter'd into this Noble Design, whose Hearts God has more especially touch'd with a sense of your Duty, You have in a more than ordinary manner put your hand to the Plough.
and reforming (if possible) the corrupt and depraved Manners of the unhappy Age in which we live. And You who Are entered into this Noble Design, whose Hearts God has more especially touched with a sense of your Duty, You have in a more than ordinary manner put your hand to the Plough.
'Tis the Cause of God that you have undertaken, in opposition to the Devil; and the Cause of Vertue, in opposition to Vice; and of Religion, in opposition to Atheism. 'Tis an Enterprize that is every way praise-worthy;
It's the Cause of God that you have undertaken, in opposition to the devil; and the Cause of Virtue, in opposition to Vice; and of Religion, in opposition to Atheism. It's an Enterprise that is every Way praiseworthy;
and would give the greatest blow unto the Cause of Religion, by adding the Trophies and Ensigns of Success, to the black Triumphs of the Prince of Darkness.
and would give the greatest blow unto the Cause of Religion, by adding the Trophies and Ensigns of Success, to the black Triumphos of the Prince of Darkness.
And in the first place, as to the Persons; I cannot but briefly remark with a melancholy Reflection, that not only vast Numbers, who are engag'd by the awful Obligations of Baptism, have no more sense of their Duty and Interest,
And in the First place, as to the Persons; I cannot but briefly remark with a melancholy Reflection, that not only vast Numbers, who Are engaged by the awful Obligations of Baptism, have no more sense of their Duty and Interest,
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and yet all their Purposes, like Ephraim 's Righteousness, have been but as a morning Dew, which is presently consum'd with the heat of the next approaching Temptation.
and yet all their Purposes, like Ephraim is Righteousness, have been but as a morning Due, which is presently consumed with the heat of the next approaching Temptation.
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when we have felt the warmings of the Divine Spirit in our Hearts, the incubations of the Holy Ghost brooding on our Souls, in order to bring forth the Image of God in a state of renewed Holiness;
when we have felt the warmings of the Divine Spirit in our Hearts, the incubations of the Holy Ghost brooding on our Souls, in order to bring forth the Image of God in a state of renewed Holiness;
but also by the Rules of those Religious Associations into which you are engag'd, to encourage one another to walk as becomes the Gospel, and to declare your selves the Opponents to Vice and Ungodliness,
but also by the Rules of those Religious Associations into which you Are engaged, to encourage one Another to walk as becomes the Gospel, and to declare your selves the Opponents to Vice and Ungodliness,
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and to repress Profanation, Debauchery, and Excess, within your sphere and knowledg, by endeavouring to give Life and Vigour to those good Laws, which our Pious Legislators have establish'd for this End:
and to repress Profanation, Debauchery, and Excess, within your sphere and knowledge, by endeavouring to give Life and Vigour to those good Laws, which our Pious Legislators have established for this End:
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and if upon the account of some little opposition, you withdraw your Assistance, or stop in your Duty, this is the looking back here intimated in the Text.
and if upon the account of Some little opposition, you withdraw your Assistance, or stop in your Duty, this is the looking back Here intimated in the Text.
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my Discourse proceeds from another Design, namely, That by shewing the great Mischief which must attend your forsaking this Cause, I might the more effectually recommend it to your Selves, and perswade Others to engage in it,
my Discourse proceeds from Another Design, namely, That by showing the great Mischief which must attend your forsaking this Cause, I might the more effectually recommend it to your Selves, and persuade Others to engage in it,
But yet, since 'tis not impossible, but some who have set their Hands to this good Work may look back, may flag in their Diligence, and cool in their Affections;
But yet, since it's not impossible, but Some who have Set their Hands to this good Work may look back, may flag in their Diligence, and cool in their Affections;
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I shall briefly take notice of some of the Temptations tending to it; and these fall under one or the other of these 3 Heads. 1st. Fear. 2dly. Shame. 3dly. Sloth. 1st. Fear.
I shall briefly take notice of Some of the Temptations tending to it; and these fallen under one or the other of these 3 Heads. 1st. fear. 2dly. Shame. 3dly. Sloth. 1st. fear.
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that he must be sincere and impartial, not afraid of the Reproaches of the Small, or the Frowns of the Great, or any diminution of his temporal Interest:
that he must be sincere and impartial, not afraid of the Reproaches of the Small, or the Frowns of the Great, or any diminution of his temporal Interest:
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But let such consider, that St. John tells us, That the Fearful, as well as the Ʋnbelieving, shall have their part in the Lake which burns with Fire and Brimstone, Rev. 21.8. i. e.
But let such Consider, that Saint John tells us, That the Fearful, as well as the Ʋnbelieving, shall have their part in the Lake which burns with Fire and Brimstone, Rev. 21.8. i. e.
Such who faint in the spiritual Warfare, and have not courage enough to stand up for the Cause of Jesus Christ, in opposition to the Conveniencies and Friendships of the World, such are unfit for the Kingdom of God.
Such who faint in the spiritual Warfare, and have not courage enough to stand up for the Cause of jesus christ, in opposition to the Conveniences and Friendships of the World, such Are unfit for the Kingdom of God.
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And as Solomon observes, That the fear of Man bringeth a Snare, Prov. 29.25. a Snare on the Conscience, and an intangling hindrance to religious Duties;
And as Solomon observes, That the Fear of Man brings a Snare, Curae 29.25. a Snare on the Conscience, and an intangling hindrance to religious Duties;
It has been the chiefest Policy of Satan, ever since God has (in wonderful Mercy unto his Church) been pleas'd to stop the violence of his Rage and Persecution, to oppose Religion by Scoffs and Mockings at those that will not still remain his Vassals.
It has been the chiefest Policy of Satan, ever since God has (in wondered Mercy unto his Church) been pleased to stop the violence of his Rage and Persecution, to oppose Religion by Scoffs and Mockings At those that will not still remain his Vassals.
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And our Age and Nation has been so unhappily exercised by this stratagem of Hell, that one would be tempted to think, that the Prophecy of St. Peter look'd at these Days, 2 Pet. 3.3.
And our Age and nation has been so unhappily exercised by this stratagem of Hell, that one would be tempted to think, that the Prophecy of Saint Peter looked At these Days, 2 Pet. 3.3.
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For He that applies himself to this good Work with that fitness which it requires, ought to be a Person of Industry and Diligence, he must dedicate some part of his time for fighting the Lord's Battels against the publick Goliahs of the Armies of Hell;
For He that Applies himself to this good Work with that fitness which it requires, ought to be a Person of Industry and Diligence, he must dedicate Some part of his time for fighting the Lord's Battles against the public Goliath's of the Armies of Hell;
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he ought to appear personally in the Cause that he has undertook, and not think it enough that he has been a Contributor towards the Charge of this glorious Fabrick of Reformation.
he ought to appear personally in the Cause that he has undertook, and not think it enough that he has been a Contributor towards the Charge of this glorious Fabric of Reformation.
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For tho I do not question but that every Penny that's bestowed on this Account, is as true Charity, as feeding the Hungry, or clothing the Naked, and has also in it something of an excellency far beyond it,
For though I do not question but that every Penny that's bestowed on this Account, is as true Charity, as feeding the Hungry, or clothing the Naked, and has also in it something of an excellency Far beyond it,
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yet I cannot chuse but deliver my Judgment in this matter, altho it should happen to be contrary to the Sentiments of some here present, That the poorest Member of these Societies, who by a personal endeavour labours in this Work, who sacrifices his Time and Pains at this Altar, his Offering is greater,
yet I cannot choose but deliver my Judgement in this matter, although it should happen to be contrary to the Sentiments of Some Here present, That the Poorest Member of these Societies, who by a personal endeavour labours in this Work, who Sacrifices his Time and Pains At this Altar, his Offering is greater,
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Not that I blame, no, I commend the One, but I highly praise and extol the Other; and I do it in order to give all possible Encouragement to a personal, zealous,
Not that I blame, no, I commend the One, but I highly praise and extol the Other; and I do it in order to give all possible Encouragement to a personal, zealous,
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And to obtain this, be instant in Prayer, that That Great God, whose Cause you have undertaken, would give a particular Blessing, in directing every Member so to walk, that you may be blameless and harmless, the Sons of God without rebuke, in the midst of a perverse and crooked Generation, among whom ye shine as Lights in the World, and as Patterns of Piety, Humility,
And to obtain this, be instant in Prayer, that That Great God, whose Cause you have undertaken, would give a particular Blessing, in directing every Member so to walk, that you may be blameless and harmless, the Sons of God without rebuke, in the midst of a perverse and crooked Generation, among whom you shine as Lights in the World, and as Patterns of Piety, Humility,
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And having already in my former Discourse, given frequent hints of this, I shall be very brief on this Topick, that I may oppress your Patience no longer.
And having already in my former Discourse, given frequent hints of this, I shall be very brief on this Topic, that I may oppress your Patience no longer.
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In order to which, I will not inlarge what is here meant by the Kingdom of God, in regard the sense is obvious to every Capacity, it signifying the Enjoyment of all that Happiness which Jesus has purchased,
In order to which, I will not enlarge what is Here meant by the Kingdom of God, in regard the sense is obvious to every Capacity, it signifying the Enjoyment of all that Happiness which jesus has purchased,
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The loss therefore of Eternal Life, and the Condemnation to everlasting Vengeance, must strike Terror one very one that considers the worth of his never-dying Soul,
The loss Therefore of Eternal Life, and the Condemnation to everlasting Vengeance, must strike Terror one very one that considers the worth of his never-dying Soul,
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and the Powers of the World to come, if They fall away, it's not only impossible to renew them again by Repentance, but also to render their Condemnation half so tolerable as of those who had never those participations.
and the Powers of the World to come, if They fallen away, it's not only impossible to renew them again by Repentance, but also to render their Condemnation half so tolerable as of those who had never those participations.
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if you, after both the Vow of your Baptism, inward Conviction, and outward Profession, and a more than ordinary obliging your selves to the Service of Christ Jesus;
if you, After both the Voelli of your Baptism, inward Conviction, and outward Profession, and a more than ordinary obliging your selves to the Service of christ jesus;
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And agreeable hereunto this Observation shall shut up my Discourse, That as he that looks back is unfit, so he that goes on and prosecutes his Work, that has an eye of Resolution, looking forward on his Duty, such a Person is thro' Jesus Christ fit for the Favour and Kingdom of God.
And agreeable hereunto this Observation shall shut up my Discourse, That as he that looks back is unfit, so he that Goes on and prosecutes his Work, that has an eye of Resolution, looking forward on his Duty, such a Person is through jesus christ fit for the Favour and Kingdom of God.
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For the God that you serve, is not unrighteous to forget your Works and labours of Love, but will be a Master of the greatest bounty, in liberally requiting all your diligent and faithful Services.
For the God that you serve, is not unrighteous to forget your Works and labours of Love, but will be a Master of the greatest bounty, in liberally requiting all your diligent and faithful Services.
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