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PSAL. cxij. 4. To the Vpright there ariseth Light in the Darkness: —
PSALM cxij. 4. To the Upright there arises Light in the Darkness: —
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GOdliness, saith S. Paul, hath the promise of this life, as well as of that which is to come. GOdliness, Says S. Paul, hath the promise of this life, as well as of that which is to come.
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Of this Proposition of his, the Psalm we have now before us, may seem to be an Explication or Paraphrase.
Of this Proposition of his, the Psalm we have now before us, may seem to be an Explication or paraphrase.
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For in this Psalm Two things are designed, A description of the Pious Man; and a description of his Blessedness in this Life:
For in this Psalm Two things Are designed, A description of the Pious Man; and a description of his Blessedness in this Life:
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each of which is done in five instances or particulars. The terms wherein the Pious man is here describ'd, are these following.
each of which is done in five instances or particulars. The terms wherein the Pious man is Here described, Are these following.
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First, He is one that Feareth God and greatly delighteth in his Commandments, v. 1.First, He is one that Fears God and greatly delights in his commandments, v. 1.
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Secondly, He is one that is Righteous and Vpright in his Conversation, v. 4. & 6.
Secondly, He is one that is Righteous and Upright in his Conversation, v. 4. & 6.
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Thirdly, He is one that is Prudent and Discreet in the managing of his Affairs, v. 5. He guideth his affairs with discretion.
Thirdly, He is one that is Prudent and Discreet in the managing of his Affairs, v. 5. He guideth his affairs with discretion.
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Fourthly, He is one whose Heart is fixed trusting in the Lord, v. 7. Lastly, He is one that is extreamly Charitable.
Fourthly, He is one whose Heart is fixed trusting in the Lord, v. 7. Lastly, He is one that is extremely Charitable.
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He is gracious and full of Compassion, v. 4. He sheweth favour and lendeth, v. 5. He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor, v. 9.He is gracious and full of Compassion, v. 4. He shows favour and dares, v. 5. He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor, v. 9.
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Now the Blessedness of such a man as this, as to this Life, is describ'd in the five instances following.
Now the Blessedness of such a man as this, as to this Life, is described in the five instances following.
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The first of which is, A great and Happy posterity, thus, v. 2. His seed shall be mighty upon earth, the generation of the Vpright shall be blessed.The First of which is, A great and Happy posterity, thus, v. 2. His seed shall be mighty upon earth, the generation of the Upright shall be blessed.
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The second is, A Plentifull and an Ample Fortune, thus in the 3d. v. Riches and Plenteousness shall be in his house.
The second is, A Plentiful and an Ample Fortune, thus in the 3d. v. Riches and Plenteousness shall be in his house.
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The third is, A lasting Fame and Reputation, thus again in the 3d. v. his Righteousness remaineth for ever, and likewise in the 6th. v. He shall be had in everlasting remembrance.
The third is, A lasting Fame and Reputation, thus again in the 3d. v. his Righteousness remains for ever, and likewise in the 6th. v. He shall be had in everlasting remembrance.
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The fourth is, Honour and Power and Dignity, even such as shall excite the Envy of the Wicked,
The fourth is, Honour and Power and Dignity, even such as shall excite the Envy of the Wicked,
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thus in the 9th v. His horn shall be exalted with honour, the wicked shall see it and shall be grieved, &c.
thus in the 9th v. His horn shall be exalted with honour, the wicked shall see it and shall be grieved, etc.
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The fifth is, Great Safety and Peace in the midst of Dangerous and Troublesome times, thus in the Text, To the Vpright there ariseth Light in the Darkness. i. e.
The fifth is, Great Safety and Peace in the midst of Dangerous and Troublesome times, thus in the Text, To the Upright there arises Light in the Darkness. i. e.
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Light in the greatest Straits and Difficulties; for that is the meaning of Darkness in this place.Light in the greatest Straits and Difficulties; for that is the meaning of Darkness in this place.
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Times of Darkness in the Scripture Language are Evil and Difficult and Dangerous times.
Times of Darkness in the Scripture Language Are Evil and Difficult and Dangerous times.
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Now upon account of this Light that ariseth to the Vpright man in Evil times, it comes to pass as it followeth, v. 6, 7, 8. that such a one shall not be moved for ever,
Now upon account of this Light that arises to the Upright man in Evil times, it comes to pass as it follows, v. 6, 7, 8. that such a one shall not be moved for ever,
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neither shall he be afraid of evil tidings, for his heart is established, and he shall not shrink untill he see his desire upon his Enemies. neither shall he be afraid of evil tidings, for his heart is established, and he shall not shrink until he see his desire upon his Enemies.
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Or as the Chaldee perhaps better renders it, untill he see redemption in distress. This is the just Analysis of the whole Psalm.
Or as the Chaldee perhaps better renders it, until he see redemption in distress. This is the just Analysis of the Whole Psalm.
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Now of these several Characters whereby the Pious man is describ'd, I have pitch'd upon that of his Vprightness to give an account of and to recommend to you at this time.
Now of these several Characters whereby the Pious man is described, I have pitched upon that of his Uprightness to give an account of and to recommend to you At this time.
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And of the several Instances of the Blessedness of such a man I have pitch't upon that of Safety and Peace in the midst of Perillous and Troublesome times.
And of the several Instances of the Blessedness of such a man I have pitched upon that of Safety and Peace in the midst of Perilous and Troublesome times.
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These two points I have chosen to entertain you upon, as judging them most suitable to the present occasion, and to our present circumstances.
These two points I have chosen to entertain you upon, as judging them most suitable to the present occasion, and to our present Circumstances.
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And we find them both join'd together in the words of the Text, To the Vpright there ariseth Light in the Darkness.
And we find them both joined together in the words of the Text, To the Upright there arises Light in the Darkness.
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Here then we have Two things to consider, First, The Person to whom the Promise here made,
Here then we have Two things to Consider, First, The Person to whom the Promise Here made,
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or the Blessedness here mentioned doth belong, It is the Vpright man. Secondly, The Promise, or the Blessedness it self, It is Light in times of Darkness.
or the Blessedness Here mentioned does belong, It is the Upright man. Secondly, The Promise, or the Blessedness it self, It is Light in times of Darkness.
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I begin with the Character of the Person to whom this Promise is made, He is the Vpright man, or as in our more common Language we express him, the Honest man, the man of Integrity. We all know so well what is meant by these words, that it would render the thing more difficult to offer Critically to give Light to them.
I begin with the Character of the Person to whom this Promise is made, He is the Upright man, or as in our more Common Language we express him, the Honest man, the man of Integrity. We all know so well what is meant by these words, that it would render the thing more difficult to offer Critically to give Light to them.
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As all those General Terms, whereby a mans whole Duty is exprest in Scripture, have their several respects and considerations which difference them one from the other,
As all those General Terms, whereby a men Whole Duty is expressed in Scripture, have their several respects and considerations which difference them one from the other,
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though they be all equally Comprehensive:
though they be all equally Comprehensive:
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So hath this term of Vprightness. That which it immediately and particularly respects, is the Goodness of a mans Principles,
So hath this term of Uprightness. That which it immediately and particularly respects, is the goodness of a men Principles,
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and the sutableness of his Actions to them.
and the suitableness of his Actions to them.
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Or thus, The Conformity of a mans mind to the Eternal Rules of Righteousness, and the Conformity of his Actions to the Principles of his mind.
Or thus, The Conformity of a men mind to the Eternal Rules of Righteousness, and the Conformity of his Actions to the Principles of his mind.
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This is that upon account of which any person is denominated Upright, and contrary to this is all Hypocritical and Partial dealings in matters of our Duty.
This is that upon account of which any person is denominated Upright, and contrary to this is all Hypocritical and Partial dealings in matters of our Duty.
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So that if we would give the definition of an Vpright man, it should be in such terms as these, He is a man that in all things follows the Dictates of his Conscience.
So that if we would give the definition of an Upright man, it should be in such terms as these, He is a man that in all things follows thee Dictates of his Conscience.
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Or, he is One, that makes his Duty the Rule of his Actions.
Or, he is One, that makes his Duty the Rule of his Actions.
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Or, he is One, that always proposeth to himself Righteous ends, and pursues those Ends in Righteous ways.
Or, he is One, that always Proposeth to himself Righteous ends, and pursues those Ends in Righteous ways.
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This is the generall description of the Vpright man: But for the more lively display of him;
This is the general description of the Upright man: But for the more lively display of him;
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and the rendring him, as more Amiable, so more Imitable, it will be fit that we represent him a little more particularly under those several Respects and Capacities in which his Uprightness is principally seen and exprest.
and the rendering him, as more Amiable, so more Imitable, it will be fit that we represent him a little more particularly under those several Respects and Capacities in which his Uprightness is principally seen and expressed.
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And here we must consider him with respect to God, and with respect to Men. Under the former Consideration we are to view his Religion, Under the latter his Civil Conversation.
And Here we must Consider him with respect to God, and with respect to Men. Under the former Consideration we Are to view his Religion, Under the latter his Civil Conversation.
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And none ought to be surpriz'd that in the Character of an Vpright man we take notice of his Religious Carriage towards God.
And none ought to be surprised that in the Character of an Upright man we take notice of his Religious Carriage towards God.
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For in truth that is a point which is Essentially necessary to Uprightness. He (saith Solomon ) that walketh in Vprightness feareth the Lord.
For in truth that is a point which is Essentially necessary to Uprightness. He (Says Solomon) that walks in Uprightness fears the Lord.
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Indeed take away Religion and the Fear of God, and the Foundation of Vprightness is destroy'd.
Indeed take away Religion and the fear of God, and the Foundation of Uprightness is destroyed.
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For all the Principles of Conscience, and all the Obligation to live up to those Principles, is thereby taken away.
For all the Principles of Conscience, and all the Obligation to live up to those Principles, is thereby taken away.
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He that hath no sense ••••od and Religion, can never think himself bound to observe any Rules in his Actions and behaviour,
He that hath no sense ••••od and Religion, can never think himself bound to observe any Rules in his Actions and behaviour,
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but what are subservient to the carrying on his private sensual worldly Interest:
but what Are subservient to the carrying on his private sensual worldly Interest:
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And consequently whatever is Inconsistent with that, be it never so base and vile and injurious, he cannot take himself in point of Duty, oblig'd to stick at it,
And consequently whatever is Inconsistent with that, be it never so base and vile and injurious, he cannot take himself in point of Duty, obliged to stick At it,
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when he hath the least temptation to it. The result of which is, That he may commit all the villanies in the world,
when he hath the least temptation to it. The result of which is, That he may commit all the villainies in the world,
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and yet think himself as Innocent, and his Actions as Commendable, as if he had been never so Honest and Virtuous.
and yet think himself as Innocent, and his Actions as Commendable, as if he had been never so Honest and Virtuous.
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He therefore that is an Vpright man, hath a serious and hearty sense of God and Religion upon his Spirit,
He Therefore that is an Upright man, hath a serious and hearty sense of God and Religion upon his Spirit,
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and is above all things carefull to preserve and increase that sense.
and is above all things careful to preserve and increase that sense.
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But then his conduct in this affair is much different from that of ordinary pretenders to Religion.
But then his conduct in this affair is much different from that of ordinary pretenders to Religion.
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For he is a man that doth not content himself with a meer speculative belief, or an outward Profession of the Truths of Religion;
For he is a man that does not content himself with a mere speculative belief, or an outward Profession of the Truths of Religion;
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but doth so far impress them on his heart, that they influence his whole Life and Conversation.
but does so Far Impress them on his heart, that they influence his Whole Life and Conversation.
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He doth not think it sufficient to be Orthodox in his Opinions; or to be a Member of a True Church;
He does not think it sufficient to be Orthodox in his Opinions; or to be a Member of a True Church;
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or to be zealous in maintaining and promoting the Right way: But he takes care to live as he believes;
or to be zealous in maintaining and promoting the Right Way: But he Takes care to live as he believes;
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to practise sutably to the profession he makes.
to practise suitably to the profession he makes.
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As he holds fast the Form of Godliness; so he never fails to express the power of it, in an Innocent and a Virtuous Life.
As he holds fast the From of Godliness; so he never fails to express the power of it, in an Innocent and a Virtuous Life.
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He is a man, that in the whole Conduct of his Religious affairs, minds Conscience more than any selfish consideration.
He is a man, that in the Whole Conduct of his Religious affairs, minds Conscience more than any selfish consideration.
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He takes not up his Principles either out of Humour, or Passion; To advance his Interest, or to please a Party:
He Takes not up his Principles either out of Humour, or Passion; To advance his Interest, or to please a Party:
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But he believes a thing because it is True, and Professeth it because it is his Duty.
But he believes a thing Because it is True, and Professes it Because it is his Duty.
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In matters of Religion he hath the indifference of a Traveller, whose great concernment is to arrive at his Journeys end;
In matters of Religion he hath the indifference of a Traveller, whose great concernment is to arrive At his Journeys end;
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but for the way that leads thither, be it high, or low, all is one to him,
but for the Way that leads thither, be it high, or low, all is one to him,
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so long as he is but certain that it is the Right way. And as he doth not chuse his Religion out of worldly considerations:
so long as he is but certain that it is the Right Way. And as he does not choose his Religion out of worldly considerations:
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so neither doth he quit it upon such. But is resolute and constant in bearing witness to the Truth against all opposition whatsoever.
so neither does he quit it upon such. But is resolute and constant in bearing witness to the Truth against all opposition whatsoever.
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As he doth not make show of his Religion the more when it is in fashion,
As he does not make show of his Religion the more when it is in fashion,
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and when it may prove advantagious to him: so neither doth he practise it the less, when it may prove Ignominious or Dangerous.
and when it may prove advantageous to him: so neither does he practise it the less, when it may prove Ignominious or Dangerous.
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He is obstinately Tenacious of his Principles when he knows them to be good;
He is obstinately Tenacious of his Principles when he knows them to be good;
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and prepared to endure the utmost extremities rather than violate the Laws and Dictates of his Conscience.
and prepared to endure the utmost extremities rather than violate the Laws and Dictates of his Conscience.
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He is a man that thinks Religion too Sacred a thing to be prostituted to mean purposes;
He is a man that thinks Religion too Sacred a thing to be prostituted to mean Purposes;
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and therefore he never useth it as an Instrument for the serving a turn;
and Therefore he never uses it as an Instrument for the serving a turn;
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never makes it a Cloak for the covering a private end, though he were sure he could compass his designs by it.
never makes it a Cloak for the covering a private end, though he were sure he could compass his designs by it.
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He knows that the greatest Impostures have laid hid under this mask, and by such Artifices God hath been often made a Patron of the most horrid villanies.
He knows that the greatest Impostors have laid hid under this mask, and by such Artifices God hath been often made a Patron of the most horrid villainies.
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He is a man, that doth not place his Religion in outward forms and services; or in little cheap duties that cost him nothing.
He is a man, that does not place his Religion in outward forms and services; or in little cheap duties that cost him nothing.
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He hath a nobler sense of God than to think that such things can alone recommend us to him:
He hath a Nobler sense of God than to think that such things can alone recommend us to him:
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And therefore his principal concernment is, about the great Indispensable Duties of Christianity. The weightier matters of the Law, Justice and Mercy and Faith.
And Therefore his principal concernment is, about the great Indispensable Duties of Christianity. The Weightier matters of the Law, justice and Mercy and Faith.
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He hath the everlasting Notions and differences of Good and Evil, deeply ingraven in his heart,
He hath the everlasting Notions and differences of Good and Evil, deeply engraven in his heart,
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and in the practising or the avoiding them, he chiefly lays out himself.
and in the practising or the avoiding them, he chiefly lays out himself.
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He is a man, that doth not pick and chuse out of Gods Commandments, which to observe to the neglect of the rest:
He is a man, that does not pick and choose out of God's commandments, which to observe to the neglect of the rest:
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but endeavours Uprightly and Sincerely to observe them all.
but endeavours Uprightly and Sincerely to observe them all.
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He calls no sin little, because his temper inclines him to it, or the course of his Life leads him more frequently into the Temptations of it.
He calls no since little, Because his temper inclines him to it, or the course of his Life leads him more frequently into the Temptations of it.
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But he hath an hearty Uniform Aversion to every thing that is Evil. He holds no secret friendship or correspondence with any Enemy of God;
But he hath an hearty Uniform Aversion to every thing that is Evil. He holds no secret friendship or correspondence with any Enemy of God;
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but fights as resolutely, against his most agreeable and most gainfull sins, as those that he hath less Temptation to upon those accounts.
but fights as resolutely, against his most agreeable and most gainful Sins, as those that he hath less Temptation to upon those accounts.
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He is a hearty enemy to all Factions in Religion, as knowing the life and soul of Christianity is often eaten out by them. All dividing Principles he Abhors;
He is a hearty enemy to all Factions in Religion, as knowing the life and soul of Christianity is often eaten out by them. All dividing Principles he Abhors;
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and as much as he loves Truth, he is not less concerned for Peace. And he is better pleased with one Instance of his Charity in Composing,
and as much as he loves Truth, he is not less concerned for Peace. And he is better pleased with one Instance of his Charity in Composing,
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or his Zeal in Suppressing Religious differences, than with twenty of his Skill and Abilities in disputing them.
or his Zeal in Suppressing Religious differences, than with twenty of his Skill and Abilities in disputing them.
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For he knows that LOVE is more acceptable to God, than a right Opinion;
For he knows that LOVE is more acceptable to God, than a right Opinion;
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and to be a Martyr rather than divide and rend the Church, is not less Glorious than to be a Martyr for refusing to offer Sacrifice to Idols.
and to be a Martyr rather than divide and rend the Church, is not less Glorious than to be a Martyr for refusing to offer Sacrifice to Idols.
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Lastly, He is a man, Religious without noise; and uses no little Arts to make his Piety taken notice of in the World.
Lastly, He is a man, Religious without noise; and uses no little Arts to make his Piety taken notice of in the World.
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For he seeks not the praise of Men in any thing he doth, but studies to approve himself to God onely.
For he seeks not the praise of Men in any thing he does, but studies to approve himself to God only.
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And therefore he is as carefull of his thoughts, as of his actions;
And Therefore he is as careful of his thoughts, as of his actions;
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and hath the fame fear of God, and regard of his duty, when no man sees him;
and hath the fame Fear of God, and regard of his duty, when no man sees him;
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as when he is in the most publick places.
as when he is in the most public places.
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These are the great strokes of Vprightness as to Religion. And whoever makes good these Characters, may unquestionably conclude of himself, that he is an Honest man to God-ward, A true Israelite indeed in whom there is no guile.
These Are the great Strokes of Uprightness as to Religion. And whoever makes good these Characters, may unquestionably conclude of himself, that he is an Honest man to Godward, A true Israelite indeed in whom there is no guile.
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Come we now, in the second place, To take a view of the Vpright man in his civil conversation:
Come we now, in the second place, To take a view of the Upright man in his civil Conversation:
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To give some account of him with reference to his carriage and demeanour amongst men.
To give Some account of him with Referente to his carriage and demeanour among men.
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And here again we must consider him under two capacities, as a Private person, and as a Magistrate.
And Here again we must Consider him under two capacities, as a Private person, and as a Magistrate.
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And First, As a Private person, The general Rule by which he frames and modells his whole conversation, is such a prudent and diligent care of himself,
And First, As a Private person, The general Rule by which he frames and models his Whole Conversation, is such a prudent and diligent care of himself,
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and his own good, as is not onely consistent with, but doth effectually tend to promote the Good and Happiness of all others that he deals with.
and his own good, as is not only consistent with, but does effectually tend to promote the Good and Happiness of all Others that he deals with.
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This is the fundamental Principle which he lays down to observe in all his commerce with Mankind.
This is the fundamental Principle which he lays down to observe in all his commerce with Mankind.
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For he considers that every man in the world hath a right to be happy as well as himself:
For he considers that every man in the world hath a right to be happy as well as himself:
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And he considers, that, as things are so contriv'd, that he cannot be Happy without the assistance of others:
And he considers, that, as things Are so contrived, that he cannot be Happy without the assistance of Others:
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So it is infinitely reasonable that he in like manner should contribute his endeavours to the making them Happy also.
So it is infinitely reasonable that he in like manner should contribute his endeavours to the making them Happy also.
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These now being the main principles of his mind, he takes care in his whole conversation that his Actions and Carriage be sutable to them,
These now being the main principles of his mind, he Takes care in his Whole Conversation that his Actions and Carriage be suitable to them,
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and bear some proportion with them.
and bear Some proportion with them.
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And therefore, we may be sure, that he is a man exactly Just in all his dealings,
And Therefore, we may be sure, that he is a man exactly Just in all his dealings,
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and would not knowingly do the least wrong or injury to any, though he could gain never so much by it;
and would not knowingly do the least wrong or injury to any, though he could gain never so much by it;
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and were he never so secure that he could do it without discovery. He is a man, that where he is trusted, is faithfull to the uttermost.
and were he never so secure that he could do it without discovery. He is a man, that where he is trusted, is faithful to the uttermost.
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Never making advantages of mens credulity, nor abusing the confidence they repose in him.
Never making advantages of men's credulity, nor abusing the confidence they repose in him.
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He is one, that in point of fair dealing between man and man, is severe even to Scrupulosity;
He is one, that in point of fair dealing between man and man, is severe even to Scrupulosity;
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and he would rather sit down with loss, than serve his own ends by any practice that hath but a bad report, that hath but even the appearance or suspicion of evil in it;
and he would rather fit down with loss, than serve his own ends by any practice that hath but a bad report, that hath but even the appearance or suspicion of evil in it;
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though in the mean time he knows that what is got by such practices is by some men accounted lawfull gain.
though in the mean time he knows that what is god by such practices is by Some men accounted lawful gain.
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He is a man of great Candour, and sweetness, and obligingness in his behaviour:
He is a man of great Candour, and sweetness, and obligingness in his behaviour:
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But withall, as on one hand, he is carefull not to run himself into Inconveniences by his good nature:
But withal, as on one hand, he is careful not to run himself into Inconveniences by his good nature:
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So on the other hand, the kindness and good-will he professeth to all about him, is more than a compliment,
So on the other hand, the kindness and goodwill he Professes to all about him, is more than a compliment,
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or a semblance of his countenance. For his fair speeches are always attended with honest dealings;
or a semblance of his countenance. For his fair Speeches Are always attended with honest dealings;
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And what he once promiseth, he is punctual in making it good, though it be to his own prejudice.
And what he once promises, he is punctual in making it good, though it be to his own prejudice.
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He is a man that loves a good Name and Reputation, as well as any one,
He is a man that loves a good Name and Reputation, as well as any one,
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and is extremely tender of it; But yet he scorns to make use of any evil Arts, either for the procuring, or preserving it.
and is extremely tender of it; But yet he scorns to make use of any evil Arts, either for the procuring, or preserving it.
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And consequently he is a man, that hates all mean and servile compliance;
And consequently he is a man, that hates all mean and servile compliance;
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and will neither speak nor doe any thing against the sense of his mind for the humouring any.
and will neither speak nor doe any thing against the sense of his mind for the Humouring any.
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Flattery and dissimulation he abhors, and he dares speak his mind, when he judges it fit and reasonable;
Flattery and dissimulation he abhors, and he dares speak his mind, when he judges it fit and reasonable;
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even though he knows the doing it will give offence. And as he is perfectly averse to all Fawning and Flattery:
even though he knows the doing it will give offence. And as he is perfectly averse to all Fawning and Flattery:
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so he is above Envy and Detraction. He never lessens another man to make himself greater;
so he is above Envy and Detraction. He never lessens Another man to make himself greater;
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nor looks upon the prosperity of his neighbour with an evil eye; backbiting, and carrying about idle stories is not the thing he lives by.
nor looks upon the Prosperity of his neighbour with an evil eye; backbiting, and carrying about idle stories is not the thing he lives by.
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He puts a fair construction upon other mens words and actions, and will rather conceal a real fault,
He puts a fair construction upon other men's words and actions, and will rather conceal a real fault,
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than make it worse in the reporting it. He hopes and thinks the best of all men;
than make it Worse in the reporting it. He hope's and thinks the best of all men;
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and rejoyceth in the happiness of those about him. He doth as much good as he can;
and Rejoiceth in the happiness of those about him. He does as much good as he can;
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and that good that is done by others, he is so far from envying, that he thanks God for it as if he had done it himself.
and that good that is done by Others, he is so Far from envying, that he thanks God for it as if he had done it himself.
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He is a man of great Plainness and Simplicity; Apert and open, and free in all his carriage.
He is a man of great Plainness and Simplicity; Apert and open, and free in all his carriage.
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You may always know where to have him, for his words and his thoughts always go together.
You may always know where to have him, for his words and his thoughts always go together.
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And though he is carefull not to be lavish of his speech, nor at all times to discover all his mind:
And though he is careful not to be lavish of his speech, nor At all times to discover all his mind:
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yet he is as carefull, that what he doth speak shall be agreeable to truth;
yet he is as careful, that what he does speak shall be agreeable to truth;
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and he so speaks it that those that hear him, may take measures of his mind from it.
and he so speaks it that those that hear him, may take measures of his mind from it.
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He is a man, who though he be very watchfull of opportunities to doe himself good,
He is a man, who though he be very watchful of opportunities to do himself good,
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and very sagacious in spying dangers, and avoiding them: yet he never uses any indirect means, either for the benefiting or securing himself.
and very sagacious in spying dangers, and avoiding them: yet he never uses any indirect means, either for the benefiting or securing himself.
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He scorns to make advantages of any mans necessities: Nor will he undermine another, for the effecting of his own designs.
He scorns to make advantages of any men necessities: Nor will he undermine Another, for the effecting of his own designs.
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Deceit and Collusion are strangers to all his dealings. Above all things he hates a Trick;
Deceit and Collusion Are Strangers to all his dealings. Above all things he hates a Trick;
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and in his account to be a man of Intrigues, a cunning or a shrewd fellow, is but a more gentile term for a knave.
and in his account to be a man of Intrigues, a cunning or a shrewd fellow, is but a more gentile term for a knave.
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In a word, The designs he proposeth to himself, are all Honest and Just, and such as tend to the good of the Community as well as his Own,
In a word, The designs he Proposeth to himself, Are all Honest and Just, and such as tend to the good of the Community as well as his Own,
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but to no mans loss or hindrance. And the means he useth for accomplishing these designs, are all fair and Regular;
but to no men loss or hindrance. And the means he uses for accomplishing these designs, Are all fair and Regular;
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and so free is both his Heart and his Actions from all Imposture, that he cares not if all the world were privy to them.
and so free is both his Heart and his Actions from all Imposture, that he Cares not if all the world were privy to them.
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This is the man that is Vpright in his Conversation towards Men. The Man that with the wisdom of the Serpent joyns the Innocence and simplicity of the Dove.
This is the man that is Upright in his Conversation towards Men. The Man that with the Wisdom of the Serpent joins the Innocence and simplicity of the Dove.
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But thus much of the Vpright man as a Private Person; Let us now view him a little under a more conspicuous character.
But thus much of the Upright man as a Private Person; Let us now view him a little under a more conspicuous character.
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Let us consider him as a Magistrate intrusted with the management of publick affairs. (Which is the Second particular we are to insist on under this head) And here the Upright man is still the same, acted by the same Principles, pursuing still the same designs we have hitherto mentioned.
Let us Consider him as a Magistrate Entrusted with the management of public affairs. (Which is the Second particular we Are to insist on under this head) And Here the Upright man is still the same, acted by the same Principles, pursuing still the same designs we have hitherto mentioned.
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Onely his Vertues have another Sphere and another Object, and therefore require another consideration.
Only his Virtues have Another Sphere and Another Object, and Therefore require Another consideration.
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The great thing he proposeth to himself, in taking any Office upon him, is the glory of God, and the publick good.
The great thing he Proposeth to himself, in taking any Office upon him, is the glory of God, and the public good.
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The Honour and Dignity of the place, and the other worldly advantages that may attend it, are but secondary considerations with him.
The Honour and Dignity of the place, and the other worldly advantages that may attend it, Are but secondary considerations with him.
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The first is his main design which he steadily and constantly pursues throughout the whole Administration of his Office;
The First is his main Design which he steadily and constantly pursues throughout the Whole Administration of his Office;
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The other is never thought on but with subordination to the former.
The other is never Thought on but with subordination to the former.
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And therefore acting from such Principles as these, we may easily conclude him to be a man whose Counsels and actions are not steer'd by the wind of popular applause,
And Therefore acting from such Principles as these, we may Easily conclude him to be a man whose Counsels and actions Are not steered by the wind of popular applause,
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but by the sense of his duty. He studies not to ingratiate himself with men, but to discharge a good Conscience.
but by the sense of his duty. He studies not to ingratiate himself with men, but to discharge a good Conscience.
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He is more carefull to be a Good - Magistrate than to be a Loved one;
He is more careful to be a Good - Magistrate than to be a Loved one;
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though (so happily are things contriv'd, that) in being the former, he rarely fails of the latter.
though (so happily Are things contrived, that) in being the former, he rarely fails of the latter.
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The consequence of which is, That he is a man of great Courage and Boldness,
The consequence of which is, That he is a man of great Courage and Boldness,
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and Resolution, He dares to do whatsoever is fit, and just, and conducive to the publick good, what discouragements soever he meet with.
and Resolution, He dares to do whatsoever is fit, and just, and conducive to the public good, what discouragements soever he meet with.
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Neither the menaces of the mighty, nor the murmurings of the multitude, can fright him from his Duty.
Neither the menaces of the mighty, nor the murmurings of the multitude, can fright him from his Duty.
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For he dreads none but God; nor fears to doe any thing but what is misbecoming him.
For he dreads none but God; nor fears to do any thing but what is misbecoming him.
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But then he is a man that doth not resolve things hastily, and upon the consideration of a few particulars,
But then he is a man that does not resolve things hastily, and upon the consideration of a few particulars,
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but takes good advice, and useth mature deliberation before he determines himself. He doth nothing precipitately:
but Takes good Advice, and uses mature deliberation before he determines himself. He does nothing precipitately:
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But weighs all things, represented to him, as impartially as he can.
But weighs all things, represented to him, as impartially as he can.
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His ears are open to all parties, and he debates what is said, without passion or prejudice or prepossession;
His ears Are open to all parties, and he debates what is said, without passion or prejudice or prepossession;
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And he always considers more what is spoken, than who it is that speaks it.
And he always considers more what is spoken, than who it is that speaks it.
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He is a man whom you cannot so much disoblige as by attempting to corrupt him.
He is a man whom you cannot so much disoblige as by attempting to corrupt him.
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Neither the regard of his profit, nor his kindness to his friends, can in matters of Right, tempt him to act against his inward sense.
Neither the regard of his profit, nor his kindness to his Friends, can in matters of Right, tempt him to act against his inward sense.
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As to these things he is as blind as Justice herself, and you may as soon draw the Sun from his line,
As to these things he is as blind as justice herself, and you may as soon draw the Sun from his line,
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as him from the steady and strict paths of Righteousness.
as him from the steady and strict paths of Righteousness.
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He is a man that looks upon his Office rather as a burthen, than a preferment.
He is a man that looks upon his Office rather as a burden, than a preferment.
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And therefore he is wonderfully solicitous about the well discharging it.
And Therefore he is wonderfully solicitous about the well discharging it.
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His care and study is chiefly employed upon the publick, and he rather suffers the miscarriage of his own affairs than that the community by his negligence should receive any prejudice.
His care and study is chiefly employed upon the public, and he rather suffers the miscarriage of his own affairs than that the community by his negligence should receive any prejudice.
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While others are doing their own business, he is watching for the common good;
While Others Are doing their own business, he is watching for the Common good;
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for he always remembers that he is a publick person, and that the time and strength that God affords him are not his,
for he always remembers that he is a public person, and that the time and strength that God affords him Are not his,
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but theirs, by and for whom he is intrusted.
but theirs, by and for whom he is Entrusted.
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He is a man, that imploys all his power and interest, as much as is possible,
He is a man, that employs all his power and Interest, as much as is possible,
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for the maintenance of the worship and service of God, and the defence and encouragement of the true Religion.
for the maintenance of the worship and service of God, and the defence and encouragement of the true Religion.
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For he considers God, as the first and principall person to be respected in all Governments and Societies,
For he considers God, as the First and principal person to be respected in all Governments and Societies,
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as being not onely the Authour but the Head of them.
as being not only the Author but the Head of them.
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And he remembers that Religion doth so much influence the Civil State, that the happiness and ruin of Cities and Kingdoms are link'd with the well or ill management of it.
And he remembers that Religion does so much influence the Civil State, that the happiness and ruin of Cities and Kingdoms Are linked with the well or ill management of it.
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And in pursuance of this his Zeal for God and Religion he takes care, as much as in him lies, to encourage those Persons that are Vertuous and Good,
And in pursuance of this his Zeal for God and Religion he Takes care, as much as in him lies, to encourage those Persons that Are Virtuous and Good,
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and to suppress and bring out of credit all Vice and Debauchery, all Impiety and Irreligion, all Faction and Disorder;
and to suppress and bring out of credit all Vice and Debauchery, all Impiety and Irreligion, all Faction and Disorder;
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together with the Maintainers and Abettors of them.
together with the Maintainers and Abettors of them.
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He is a Man, that effectually makes good Iob 's Character of himself, who was also a Magistrate: He is a Man, that effectually makes good Job is Character of himself, who was also a Magistrate:
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He puts on Righteousness and it cloaths him, his Judgment is a Robe and a Diadem:
He puts on Righteousness and it clothes him, his Judgement is a Robe and a Diadem:
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He is Eyes to the blind, and Feet he is to the lame:
He is Eyes to the blind, and Feet he is to the lame:
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He is a Father to the Poor, and the Cause which he knoweth not he searcheth out:
He is a Father to the Poor, and the Cause which he Knoweth not he Searches out:
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He breaketh the Iaws of the Wicked, and plucketh the Spoil out of his teeth.
He breaks the Jaws of the Wicked, and plucketh the Spoil out of his teeth.
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He is a Man, that looketh upon himself to have a Trust, both with reference to those above him, and those under him:
He is a Man, that looks upon himself to have a Trust, both with Referente to those above him, and those under him:
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And therefore he is carefull to carry himself with an even steady hand, with respect to both;
And Therefore he is careful to carry himself with an even steady hand, with respect to both;
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studiously endeavouring, both to preserve his Allegiance to his Prince, and his Fidelity to the Publick:
studiously endeavouring, both to preserve his Allegiance to his Prince, and his Fidis to the Public:
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Neither invading the Rights of the one, nor injuring the Liberties of the other.
Neither invading the Rights of the one, nor injuring the Liberties of the other.
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He is one, that, next to the Honour of God, studies the Peace and Quiet of the Place where he is concern'd.
He is one, that, next to the Honour of God, studies the Peace and Quiet of the Place where he is concerned.
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And therefore, as on one hand he is watchfull in spying out Dangers, and quick in applying such Remedies to them as are proper in the Place and Station he holds:
And Therefore, as on one hand he is watchful in spying out Dangers, and quick in applying such Remedies to them as Are proper in the Place and Station he holds:
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So on the other side he neither takes nor gives the Alarm upon every slight Surmize, or popular Apprehension.
So on the other side he neither Takes nor gives the Alarm upon every slight Surmise, or popular Apprehension.
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He makes the best of all things that happen;
He makes the best of all things that happen;
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and by his Prudence and Moderation endeavours to extinguish growing Flames, rather than add Fewell to them;
and by his Prudence and Moderation endeavours to extinguish growing Flames, rather than add Fuel to them;
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To calm and allay mens Jealousies and Animosities, rather than to excite and increase them. Lastly, to conclude;
To Cam and allay men's Jealousies and Animosities, rather than to excite and increase them. Lastly, to conclude;
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He is a Man, that fears God; that honours the King; that is observant of the Laws;
He is a Man, that fears God; that honours the King; that is observant of the Laws;
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that is true to the Government; and that meddles not with them that are given to change.
that is true to the Government; and that meddles not with them that Are given to change.
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Having thus given you an account of the Upright man, under the several principal relations in which he stands;
Having thus given you an account of the Upright man, under the several principal relations in which he Stands;
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I come now in the second place, for the comfort of all that are such, and for the encouragement of all others to endeavour to be such;
I come now in the second place, for the Comfort of all that Are such, and for the encouragement of all Others to endeavour to be such;
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to set forth the advantages and priviledges, that such a man enjoys in evil and dangerous times.
to Set forth the advantages and privileges, that such a man enjoys in evil and dangerous times.
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To the Vpright there ariseth Light in the Darkness. To the Upright there arises Light in the Darkness.
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Darkness, as I told you before, is a word by which the Scripture expresseth any kind of straits, or difficulties, or adversities.Darkness, as I told you before, is a word by which the Scripture Expresses any kind of straits, or difficulties, or adversities.
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Thus Job 15. 21. Darkness is there opposed to Prosperity; thus Lam. 3. 2. I am the man, (saith the Prophet) that have seen Affliction, by the rod of his wrath he hath led me and brought me into Darkness.
Thus Job 15. 21. Darkness is there opposed to Prosperity; thus Lam. 3. 2. I am the man, (Says the Prophet) that have seen Affliction, by the rod of his wrath he hath led me and brought me into Darkness.
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And thus likewise, to name no more Texts, Joel 2. 2. The day of Gods Visitation upon Jerusalem is called a Day of Gloominess and Darkness;
And thus likewise, to name no more Texts, Joel 2. 2. The day of God's Visitation upon Jerusalem is called a Day of Gloominess and Darkness;
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a day of Clouds and thick Darkness. a day of Clouds and thick Darkness.
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This now being the Notion of Darkness: when it is said in the Text, To the Vpright man there ariseth Light in the Darkness;
This now being the Notion of Darkness: when it is said in the Text, To the Upright man there arises Light in the Darkness;
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By Light we may understand any one of these three things, that is to say,
By Light we may understand any one of these three things, that is to say,
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By Light, we may understand Light for his Guidance and Direction; and then the sense is, That in critical and perilous times, the Vpright man of all others, will be best enabled to order and manage his affairs.
By Light, we may understand Light for his Guidance and Direction; and then the sense is, That in critical and perilous times, the Upright man of all Others, will be best enabled to order and manage his affairs.
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Or secondly, By Light we may understand Safety and Defence, as the word is sometimes taken in Scripture;
Or secondly, By Light we may understand Safety and Defence, as the word is sometime taken in Scripture;
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and then the sense is, That in Evil times the Vpright man walks most free from danger;
and then the sense is, That in Evil times the Upright man walks most free from danger;
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He of all others may expect security and protection in a common Calamity.
He of all Others may expect security and protection in a Common Calamity.
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Or thirdly, By Light we may understand Peace and Joy (as that likewise is another usual sense of the word,) and then the meaning is, That in evil times, let things happen as they will,
Or Thirdly, By Light we may understand Peace and Joy (as that likewise is Another usual sense of the word,) and then the meaning is, That in evil times, let things happen as they will,
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though it should be the fortune of the Upright man to be opprest in the crowd;
though it should be the fortune of the Upright man to be oppressed in the crowd;
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Yet this happiness he will always have, that his mind will be at perfect ease and peace.
Yet this happiness he will always have, that his mind will be At perfect ease and peace.
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Nothing shall ever discompose him, but in the midst of his sufferings his heart shall be replenished with perpetual Comfort.
Nothing shall ever discompose him, but in the midst of his sufferings his heart shall be replenished with perpetual Comfort.
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In any one of these senses the Text may be taken, and in all the Three it fails not to be made good to the Vpright man.
In any one of these Senses the Text may be taken, and in all the Three it fails not to be made good to the Upright man.
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First, To the Vpright man there ariseth Light in the Darkness, taking Light for Guidance and Direction. Be the times never so dark, he hath this happiness, that he is rarely at a loss how to steer his course.
First, To the Upright man there arises Light in the Darkness, taking Light for Guidance and Direction. Be the times never so dark, he hath this happiness, that he is rarely At a loss how to steer his course.
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He finds his way easily when other men are quite bewildred;
He finds his Way Easily when other men Are quite bewildered;
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and he readily expedites himself out of such difficulties as those that act by other principles find themselves grievously intangled with.
and he readily expedites himself out of such difficulties as those that act by other principles find themselves grievously entangled with.
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This is a thing that should mightily recommend the practice of Uprightness, especially in evil times;
This is a thing that should mightily recommend the practice of Uprightness, especially in evil times;
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and that it is really attended with this advantage, must needs be acknowledged upon these two accounts.
and that it is really attended with this advantage, must needs be acknowledged upon these two accounts.
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First, To an Upright man his way lies plainer and is more easily seen and discovered.
First, To an Upright man his Way lies plainer and is more Easily seen and discovered.
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And secondly, He hath a greater Light to see it by, than those that take other measures in the management of their designs.
And secondly, He hath a greater Light to see it by, than those that take other measures in the management of their designs.
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First, The Upright man of all others most easily sees his way, for it lies plain and even, and straight before him.
First, The Upright man of all Others most Easily sees his Way, for it lies plain and even, and straight before him.
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Whereas the ways of vice and wickedness are extremely crooked, full of windings and turnings.
Whereas the ways of vice and wickedness Are extremely crooked, full of windings and turnings.
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Whoever pursues evil designs, and is a slave to base affections, must necessarily intangle himself in infinite Labyrinths, through the course of his life.
Whoever pursues evil designs, and is a slave to base affections, must necessarily entangle himself in infinite Labyrinths, through the course of his life.
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For having several ends to pursue, and those many times inconsistent one with another:
For having several ends to pursue, and those many times inconsistent one with Another:
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it cannot be avoided but that in many circumstances he lights into, he will be extreamly at a loss how to behave himself.
it cannot be avoided but that in many Circumstances he lights into, he will be extremely At a loss how to behave himself.
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If he go this way, then will something come to Light, which he studiously endeavours to conceal;
If he go this Way, then will something come to Light, which he studiously endeavours to conceal;
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If he go that way, then he disobliges some man or some party whose interest is necessary to support him;
If he go that Way, then he disobliges Some man or Some party whose Interest is necessary to support him;
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If he go a third way, he destroys that which is his main design.
If he go a third Way, he Destroys that which is his main Design.
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At what a loss now in such a case as this must a man needs be in the determining himself? Upon what a rack is his understanding put, to get fairly rid of these difficulties? And yet such Dilemmas,
At what a loss now in such a case as this must a man needs be in the determining himself? Upon what a rack is his understanding put, to get fairly rid of these difficulties? And yet such Dilemmas,
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as these, is every one that walks not Uprightly, ever and anon crampt with in his Counsels and Deliberations.
as these, is every one that walks not Uprightly, ever and anon cramped with in his Counsels and Deliberations.
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But suppose he get well over the present difficulty, yet he is but where he was:
But suppose he get well over the present difficulty, yet he is but where he was:
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For upon the next emergency of affairs he is as much puzled and nonplust as before.
For upon the next emergency of affairs he is as much puzzled and nonplussed as before.
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The same method will not serve him twice for the carrying on his designs.
The same method will not serve him twice for the carrying on his designs.
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As often as new occasions arise, so often must he alter his Counsels, and take new measures:
As often as new occasions arise, so often must he altar his Counsels, and take new measures:
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so that he is always unsteady; often inconsistent with himself;
so that he is always unsteady; often inconsistent with himself;
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utterly unresolv'd what man he shall be, or what part he shall act, in the next scene that offers itself.
utterly unresolved what man he shall be, or what part he shall act, in the next scene that offers itself.
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These difficulties and perplexities the man of Intrigues is always hamper'd with;
These difficulties and perplexities the man of Intrigues is always hampered with;
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and they necessarily arise from the various flexures and turnings of the way that leads to his ends:
and they necessarily arise from the various flexures and turnings of the Way that leads to his ends:
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But the contrary of all this, is the Lot of the Upright man.
But the contrary of all this, is the Lot of the Upright man.
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For his way neither lies on this side, nor on that side, but always straight forward.
For his Way neither lies on this side, nor on that side, but always straight forward.
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He hath but one great end to pursue, and that is to discharge a good conscience:
He hath but one great end to pursue, and that is to discharge a good conscience:
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all his other concernments are wholly regulated by that.
all his other concernments Are wholly regulated by that.
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The consequence of which is, That he hath no clashing of interests to perplex his deliberations;
The consequence of which is, That he hath no clashing of interests to perplex his deliberations;
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No little turns that must be served, to divert him to the right hand or to the left,
No little turns that must be served, to divert him to the right hand or to the left,
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but he always looks straight before him: so that all his resolutions are easily made; most of those difficulties that intangle other men are quite cut off and avoided;
but he always looks straight before him: so that all his resolutions Are Easily made; most of those difficulties that entangle other men Are quite Cut off and avoided;
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his Counsels and his Methods are always the same; and he is seldom at a loss how to behave himself upon a new emergency.
his Counsels and his Methods Are always the same; and he is seldom At a loss how to behave himself upon a new emergency.
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In a word, his way is commonly so plain that he stands in need of little advice or instruction for the finding it.
In a word, his Way is commonly so plain that he Stands in need of little Advice or instruction for the finding it.
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And this is that which Solomon hath told us, The Integrity of the Vpright shall guide him.
And this is that which Solomon hath told us, The Integrity of the Upright shall guide him.
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For, the path of the just is a shining light. For, the path of the just is a shining Light.
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But secondly, If it be his Lot to fall into such circumstances, where his way is not so plain;
But secondly, If it be his Lot to fallen into such Circumstances, where his Way is not so plain;
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but that there is need of great advice and deliberation what course to steer; as it often happens, especially in such times as the Text speaks of:
but that there is need of great Advice and deliberation what course to steer; as it often happens, especially in such times as the Text speaks of:
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Yet here the Upright man hath the advantage of all those that walk by different principles;
Yet Here the Upright man hath the advantage of all those that walk by different principles;
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For (all other things equal) he has more Light to direct him in the finding of his way than they have.
For (all other things equal) he has more Light to Direct him in the finding of his Way than they have.
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There is this difference, between a man that walks Uprightly in all his conversation, and a man that hath sinister ends of his own to pursue:
There is this difference, between a man that walks Uprightly in all his Conversation, and a man that hath sinister ends of his own to pursue:
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The former hath always the free use of his Intellectual Powers, and can exert his reason in its highest perfection, and to the best advantage:
The former hath always the free use of his Intellectual Powers, and can exert his reason in its highest perfection, and to the best advantage:
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Whereas the latter is horribly clouded in his discerning faculties.
Whereas the latter is horribly clouded in his discerning faculties.
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He hath constantly a mist before his eyes, which hinders him from rightly distinguishing the objects he looks upon;
He hath constantly a missed before his eyes, which hinders him from rightly distinguishing the objects he looks upon;
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and consequently occasions many blunders and mistakes in the choice of his way.
and consequently occasions many blunders and mistakes in the choice of his Way.
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My meaning is this, Whoever frames his life by other Measures than those of Honesty and Conscience;
My meaning is this, Whoever frames his life by other Measures than those of Honesty and Conscience;
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whoever intemperately pursueth his private ends, or is a slave to inordinate passions, let them be of what kind they will:
whoever intemperately pursueth his private ends, or is a slave to inordinate passion, let them be of what kind they will:
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these things do clap such a Byas upon his Soul, as renders him utterly uncapable of making a right judgment of things before him,
these things do clap such a Bias upon his Soul, as renders him utterly uncapable of making a right judgement of things before him,
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and consequently must unavoidably expose him to a great many dangerous errors in the management of his affairs;
and consequently must avoidable expose him to a great many dangerous errors in the management of his affairs;
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and this oftentimes in matters that have no great difficulty in them.
and this oftentimes in matters that have no great difficulty in them.
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Take any one of the passions that usually govern the man that hath no principles of Conscience, Let it be either Fear,
Take any one of the passion that usually govern the man that hath no principles of Conscience, Let it be either fear,
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or Envy, or Revenge, or Vain-glory, or Avarice, or Ambition;
or Envy, or Revenge, or Vainglory, or Avarice, or Ambition;
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it is a wonderfull thing to see, how monstrously they distort his Reason, and what odd extravagant courses they put him upon;
it is a wonderful thing to see, how monstrously they distorted his Reason, and what odd extravagant courses they put him upon;
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and this even in plain easy cases;
and this even in plain easy cases;
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Nay, though the man, in other things, where his affections have no influence, be a very wise man.
Nay, though the man, in other things, where his affections have no influence, be a very wise man.
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One could scarce imagine the power that these things have over a mans Judgment; but that we every day see such strange instances of it.
One could scarce imagine the power that these things have over a men Judgement; but that we every day see such strange instances of it.
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But now the Upright man is not in the least obnoxious to any of these inconveniences:
But now the Upright man is not in the least obnoxious to any of these inconveniences:
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For having no turns to serve but those that are honest and good; having no private Affections or Passions to be gratified;
For having no turns to serve but those that Are honest and good; having no private Affections or Passion to be gratified;
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he looks upon things in a pure and simple Light, and not through a coloured glass.
he looks upon things in a pure and simple Light, and not through a coloured glass.
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And consequently his conceptions of them, as far as humane endeavours can secure, are according to their nature;
And consequently his conceptions of them, as Far as humane endeavours can secure, Are according to their nature;
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and his determinations and resolutions are suitable to his conceptions; that is to say, are reasonable, and fit, and such as become the occasion.
and his determinations and resolutions Are suitable to his conceptions; that is to say, Are reasonable, and fit, and such as become the occasion.
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As his main design is to doe in all instances that which is best; so that design preserves him from mistaking in:
As his main Design is to do in all instances that which is best; so that Design preserves him from mistaking in:
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his Notions of what is best. His Reason and Understanding are free and at liberty;
his Notions of what is best. His Reason and Understanding Are free and At liberty;
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and if there do arise any knot or difficulty, he of all others is likely to untie it with the greatest ease.
and if there do arise any knot or difficulty, he of all Others is likely to untie it with the greatest ease.
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And this is that which the Psalmist hath told us, The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisedome, a good Vnderstanding have all they that doe thereafter.
And this is that which the Psalmist hath told us, The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom, a good Understanding have all they that do thereafter.
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But secondly, If we take Light, for Safety and Security, for Defence and Protection, as it is sometimes used in the holy Scripture:
But secondly, If we take Light, for Safety and Security, for Defence and Protection, as it is sometime used in the holy Scripture:
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In this sense also Light ariseth to the Vpright in times of Darkness.
In this sense also Light arises to the Upright in times of Darkness.
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For such a man may in the worst of times, above all other men promise these things to himself.
For such a man may in the worst of times, above all other men promise these things to himself.
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And this is that which Solomon tells us, He that walketh Vprightly walketh surely. And indeed this seems to be the thing principally intended in the Text;
And this is that which Solomon tells us, He that walks Uprightly walks surely. And indeed this seems to be the thing principally intended in the Text;
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The Light which is here said to arise to the Vpright in Darkness, seemeth chiefly to respect his Security from Danger in the times of a common Calamity;
The Light which is Here said to arise to the Upright in Darkness, seems chiefly to respect his Security from Danger in the times of a Common Calamity;
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as appears by what immediately followeth; viz. He shall not be moved for ever; he shall not be afraid of evil tidings;
as appears by what immediately follows; viz. He shall not be moved for ever; he shall not be afraid of evil tidings;
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his heart shall not shrink untill he see his desire upon his Enemies. his heart shall not shrink until he see his desire upon his Enemies.
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Now this Security in times of Danger the Upright man may expect upon these two accounts.
Now this Security in times of Danger the Upright man may expect upon these two accounts.
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First, His Uprightness in its own nature (as things are contrived and carried on in the world) doth above all other things conduce to it.
First, His Uprightness in its own nature (as things Are contrived and carried on in the world) does above all other things conduce to it.
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And secondly, He is upon account thereof of intituled to Gods more particular protection.
And secondly, He is upon account thereof of entitled to God's more particular protection.
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First, The Paths of Uprightness are in themselves such as naturally tend to secure a man in Evil and Dangerous times.
First, The Paths of Uprightness Are in themselves such as naturally tend to secure a man in Evil and Dangerous times.
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For first, They do really contribute to the Good and Happiness of the Publick, in the which every mans private safety is in a manner bound up.
For First, They do really contribute to the Good and Happiness of the Public, in the which every men private safety is in a manner bound up.
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As by wickedness (they are the words of Solomon) a City is overthrown: so by the blessing of the Vpright it is exalted. As by wickedness (they Are the words of Solomon) a city is overthrown: so by the blessing of the Upright it is exalted.
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Every Upright man, is really a benefactor to the Publick:
Every Upright man, is really a benefactor to the Public:
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For by him and such as he, Cities and Kingdoms are supported which would otherwise fall into confusion.
For by him and such as he, Cities and Kingdoms Are supported which would otherwise fallen into confusion.
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The whole Body politick owes its preservation to the Virtuous Care, and Honest Endeavours of Upright men.
The Whole Body politic owes its preservation to the Virtuous Care, and Honest Endeavours of Upright men.
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And every such man in particular reaps the benefit of such his Endeavours;
And every such man in particular reaps the benefit of such his Endeavours;
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For he shares in his own person that protection and security he procures to the Community.
For he shares in his own person that protection and security he procures to the Community.
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And if he had not been Upright, as the publick would have fared something the worse for it:
And if he had not been Upright, as the public would have fared something the Worse for it:
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So it is certain he in his private Capacity, would in the same proportion, have fared the worse also.
So it is certain he in his private Capacity, would in the same proportion, have fared the Worse also.
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But this consideration of the conduciveness of Honesty and Uprightness to the good of the Publick, I direct chiefly to those that are in Office and Authority;
But this consideration of the conduciveness of Honesty and Uprightness to the good of the Public, I Direct chiefly to those that Are in Office and authority;
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for really their carriage and conduct hath a more than ordinary stroak in the good or bad success of the common affairs.
for really their carriage and conduct hath a more than ordinary stroke in the good or bad success of the Common affairs.
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And therefore it concerns them especially to look to themselves that they be Men of Integrity,
And Therefore it concerns them especially to look to themselves that they be Men of Integrity,
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and keep a good Conscience in the discharge of their trust.
and keep a good Conscience in the discharge of their trust.
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Upon their Upright walking, the safety and preservation of the Publick doth more depend than upon the Endeavours of a thousand private men.
Upon their Upright walking, the safety and preservation of the Public does more depend than upon the Endeavours of a thousand private men.
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Though they are but particular persons, yet being vested with Authority;
Though they Are but particular Persons, yet being vested with authority;
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their Conduct and Management hath as great an influence upon the common good or the common ruin,
their Conduct and Management hath as great an influence upon the Common good or the Common ruin,
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as if they were a Multitude;
as if they were a Multitude;
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and single as they are, they do in a great measure carry the ballance of the publick Fortune in their hands.
and single as they Are, they do in a great measure carry the balance of the public Fortune in their hands.
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But secondly, The conduciveness of every mans Uprightness, to the publick good is not the onely consideration, upon which it is recommendable,
But secondly, The conduciveness of every men Uprightness, to the public good is not the only consideration, upon which it is recommendable,
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as a means for obtaining safety and security in evil times. For let the publick go as it will: In the worst of times;
as a means for obtaining safety and security in evil times. For let the public go as it will: In the worst of times;
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if any man can in probability be thought able to shift for himself;
if any man can in probability be Thought able to shift for himself;
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if any man can in reason hope to escape the Violence and Iniquity of the times;
if any man can in reason hope to escape the Violence and Iniquity of the times;
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the Upright man, the man of Honesty and Integrity is likelyest to be the man: I say in reason he is likelyest and as things commonly go.
the Upright man, the man of Honesty and Integrity is likeliest to be the man: I say in reason he is likeliest and as things commonly go.
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For he of all others takes the surest course to preserve himself;
For he of all Others Takes the Surest course to preserve himself;
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and is least obnoxious either to the malice or the envy, the undermining or the rapine, of open Enemies or pretended Friends.
and is least obnoxious either to the malice or the envy, the undermining or the rapine, of open Enemies or pretended Friends.
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All knavery and dishonest dealings set a man up for a mark to be shot at;
All knavery and dishonest dealings Set a man up for a mark to be shot At;
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but Uprightness and Integrity is a shield and a protection.
but Uprightness and Integrity is a shield and a protection.
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The Upright man doth so order the course of his life, that he usually avoids all those rocks that other men split upon,
The Upright man does so order the course of his life, that he usually avoids all those Rocks that other men split upon,
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and which usually prove their ruin. The undoing of most men even in evil times, lies commonly at their own door,
and which usually prove their ruin. The undoing of most men even in evil times, lies commonly At their own door,
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and they may thank themselves for it.
and they may thank themselves for it.
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If they had been sufficiently carefull of themselves, the malignity of the times would scarce have toucht them.
If they had been sufficiently careful of themselves, the malignity of the times would scarce have touched them.
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It is generally either very great carelesness and gross neglect of their own affairs; or the lavishness or intemperance of their Tongues; or an ill gotten Estate;
It is generally either very great carelessness and gross neglect of their own affairs; or the lavishness or intemperance of their Tongues; or an ill got Estate;
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or private Injuries they have done, and private grudges they have contracted; or pragmaticalness in other mens matters;
or private Injuries they have done, and private grudges they have contracted; or pragmaticalness in other men's matters;
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or factious adherence to a party; or breach of trust; or treachery to the publick, or the like:
or factious adherence to a party; or breach of trust; or treachery to the public, or the like:
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I say, it is these things that do most commonly draw mischief upon mens heads,
I say, it is these things that do most commonly draw mischief upon men's Heads,
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and lay the foundations of all those straits and difficulties in which they are intangled even in the worst of times.
and lay the foundations of all those straits and difficulties in which they Are entangled even in the worst of times.
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But now the Upright man doth in a great measure avoid all these occasions;
But now the Upright man does in a great measure avoid all these occasions;
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for his principles do oblige him to walk in a way that is diametrically opposite to the things I have mentioned.
for his principles do oblige him to walk in a Way that is diametrically opposite to the things I have mentioned.
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The Upright man treads upon such sure foundations, and his ways are so universally approved by mankind;
The Upright man treads upon such sure foundations, and his ways Are so universally approved by mankind;
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that, as things usually go, no man will easily offer him injury but it will be to his own detriment.
that, as things usually go, no man will Easily offer him injury but it will be to his own detriment.
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The Rule he walks by is such, as doth effectually procure him the most friends and the fewest enemies,
The Rule he walks by is such, as does effectually procure him the most Friends and the fewest enemies,
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for he takes the course to oblige all sorts of men;
for he Takes the course to oblige all sorts of men;
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and consequently he cannot easily fail, of finding those who will use their utmost endeavour to assist and rescue him when he lights into any difficult circumstances.
and consequently he cannot Easily fail, of finding those who will use their utmost endeavour to assist and rescue him when he lights into any difficult Circumstances.
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His righteous conversation is so unexceptionable; and so prudent he is in the management of his affairs;
His righteous Conversation is so unexceptionable; and so prudent he is in the management of his affairs;
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that those that love him not, will not easily find an occasion to doe him much mischief.
that those that love him not, will not Easily find an occasion to do him much mischief.
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Even those that have no acquaintance with him, yet have so much concernment for Honesty and Uprightness in general, that they will study to give him what assistance and defence they can, out of a natural sense that it is fit a good man should be protected;
Even those that have no acquaintance with him, yet have so much concernment for Honesty and Uprightness in general, that they will study to give him what assistance and defence they can, out of a natural sense that it is fit a good man should be protected;
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and that, for any thing they know, his case and circumstances may come to be theirs.
and that, for any thing they know, his case and Circumstances may come to be theirs.
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And those that have lost all sense of good and evil, yet out of care to preserve their credit amongst men (amongst the generality of whom, to be an honest man will always signifie a great deal;
And those that have lost all sense of good and evil, yet out of care to preserve their credit among men (among the generality of whom, to be an honest man will always signify a great deal;
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for when all is done, it is impossible to extirpate the notions of Virtue and Honesty out of the minds of the multitude:) I say, in point of their own credit and interest they are concern'd to be carefull how they oppress such a man.
for when all is done, it is impossible to extirpate the notions of Virtue and Honesty out of the minds of the multitude:) I say, in point of their own credit and Interest they Are concerned to be careful how they oppress such a man.
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But whatever become of these things;
But whatever become of these things;
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how ineffectual soever all humane means may be, for the securing and preserving an Upright man in evil times:
how ineffectual soever all humane means may be, for the securing and preserving an Upright man in evil times:
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Yet in the second place, he has another Anchor to stay himself upon, which is more firm and stable,
Yet in the second place, he has Another Anchor to stay himself upon, which is more firm and stable,
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and which will not fail him: and that is the protection of God Allmighty: The care of his particular providence to which he is intituled. Men may plot and design; may model and contrive;
and which will not fail him: and that is the protection of God Almighty: The care of his particular providence to which he is entitled. Men may plot and Design; may model and contrive;
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may order and manage things as they please: But when all is done, it is God that governeth the world;
may order and manage things as they please: But when all is done, it is God that Governs the world;
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and either blasts their most fair and hopefull projects;
and either blasts their most fair and hopeful projects;
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or if he suffers them to succeed, turns them to what use and purposes he pleases:
or if he suffers them to succeed, turns them to what use and Purposes he Pleases:
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Now this God that Rules and disposeth all things (even the most particular; For not a sparrow doth fall to the ground without his will;
Now this God that Rules and Disposeth all things (even the most particular; For not a sparrow does fallen to the ground without his will;
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and by him the very hairs of our head are numbred ) This God hath engaged himself, to take care in an especial manner, of those that fear him, and walk Uprightly before him.and by him the very hairs of our head Are numbered) This God hath engaged himself, to take care in an especial manner, of those that Fear him, and walk Uprightly before him.
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He hath passed his Promise over and over again, that he will make their Righteousness as clear as the Light, He hath passed his Promise over and over again, that he will make their Righteousness as clear as the Light,
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and their just dealing as the noon day.
and their just dealing as the noon day.
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They shall not be confounded in the perilous time, and in the days of dearth they shall have enough.
They shall not be confounded in the perilous time, and in the days of dearth they shall have enough.
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Though they fall they shall not be cast down, for the Lord upholdeth them with his hand.
Though they fallen they shall not be cast down, for the Lord upholds them with his hand.
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In a word, that he will be their strength in the time of trouble; he will stand by them and save them, he will deliver them from the ungodly;In a word, that he will be their strength in the time of trouble; he will stand by them and save them, he will deliver them from the ungodly;
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he will save them because they put their trust in him.
he will save them Because they put their trust in him.
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It would be endless to quote all the passages in the book of God that speak to this purpose.
It would be endless to quote all the passages in the book of God that speak to this purpose.
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And therefore I shall dismiss this point with that remarkable one which we find in the Prophecy of Isaiah, wherein we may see, both the Upright man,
And Therefore I shall dismiss this point with that remarkable one which we find in the Prophecy of Isaiah, wherein we may see, both the Upright man,
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and his security in evil times, described in very lively colours. He that walketh Righteously and speaketh Vprightly;
and his security in evil times, described in very lively colours. He that walks Righteously and speaks Uprightly;
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He that despiseth the gain of oppressions; that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes; that stoppeth his ears from hearing of bloud;
He that despises the gain of oppressions; that shakes his hands from holding of Bribes; that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood;
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and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil: He shall dwell on high; his place of defence shall be the munitions of Rocks;
and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil: He shall dwell on high; his place of defence shall be the munitions of Rocks;
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his bread shall be given him; his water shall be sure. his bred shall be given him; his water shall be sure.
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The sence of which in short is this, That whoever walks Uprightly and makes a conscience of his ways:
The sense of which in short is this, That whoever walks Uprightly and makes a conscience of his ways:
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such a man shall be always under the watchfull care and protection of the Divine Providence.
such a man shall be always under the watchful care and protection of the Divine Providence.
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And never will God suffer him to fall into any grievous distress;
And never will God suffer him to fallen into any grievous distress;
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but he shall always have such a portion of the good things of this world afforded to him,
but he shall always have such a portion of the good things of this world afforded to him,
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as will be sufficient not onely to make his life supportable, but easy. And in truth, The experience of the world generally makes this good:
as will be sufficient not only to make his life supportable, but easy. And in truth, The experience of the world generally makes this good:
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Honest and Upright men for the most part, in the most publick calamities fare well; at least much better than those that are not so.
Honest and Upright men for the most part, in the most public calamities fare well; At least much better than those that Are not so.
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In their greatest extremities when they have no prospect of deliverance from any humane means, strange extraordinary unexpected succour and relief doth arrive to them.
In their greatest extremities when they have no prospect of deliverance from any humane means, strange extraordinary unexpected succour and relief does arrive to them.
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In a word, that care of the special Providence of God attends them that they are never miserable, however they may be now and then cut short in their outward fortunes.
In a word, that care of the special Providence of God attends them that they Are never miserable, however they may be now and then Cut short in their outward fortune's.
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But it must be acknowledged, that though Piety and Uprightness hath the promise of security in this Life;
But it must be acknowledged, that though Piety and Uprightness hath the promise of security in this Life;
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and that promise for the most part, and in general speaking is made good: Yet there are a great many exempt cases.
and that promise for the most part, and in general speaking is made good: Yet there Are a great many exempt cases.
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God may see it fit now and then to suffer an Upright man to be opprest,
God may see it fit now and then to suffer an Upright man to be oppressed,
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and to perish in a common ruin;
and to perish in a Common ruin;
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and this without any violation of his Promises of this kind, which do indeed respect no more than the ordinary common events and successes of things.
and this without any violation of his Promises of this kind, which do indeed respect no more than the ordinary Common events and Successes of things.
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But yet even in this case still there will To the Vpright arise Light in the Darkness;
But yet even in this case still there will To the Upright arise Light in the Darkness;
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that is, Light in the third sence we have given of the word, viz. taking Light for Peace and Joy and Comfort.
that is, Light in the third sense we have given of the word, viz. taking Light for Peace and Joy and Comfort.
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And this is that which the Psalmist tells us in another place, Light is sown for the Righteous, and Gladness for the Vpright in heart.
And this is that which the Psalmist tells us in Another place, Light is sown for the Righteous, and Gladness for the Upright in heart.
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Whatever Afflictions come upon the Upright man, yet he hath this advantage of other men, that he bears them infinitely more lightly than they do;
Whatever Afflictions come upon the Upright man, yet he hath this advantage of other men, that he bears them infinitely more lightly than they do;
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They are really no great disturbance to him, for he injoys the same calmness and serenity of mind;
They Are really no great disturbance to him, for he enjoys the same calmness and serenity of mind;
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the same peace and quiet, and contentment that ever he did.
the same peace and quiet, and contentment that ever he did.
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His present sufferings are rather matter of rejoycing and triumph to him, than of discontent and repining;
His present sufferings Are rather matter of rejoicing and triumph to him, than of discontent and repining;
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for he knows that they come upon him, by the Counsel and Disposal of the great Governour of the World:
for he knows that they come upon him, by the Counsel and Disposal of the great Governor of the World:
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And he knows that he hath so sincerely approved himself to God, and is so well beloved by him;
And he knows that he hath so sincerely approved himself to God, and is so well Beloved by him;
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that he should not have been ordered into these circumstances, had it not been really for his good.
that he should not have been ordered into these Circumstances, had it not been really for his good.
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And this consideration doth so effectually support him under all the difficulties that he hath to conflict with, that he not onely sits down easily and quietly,
And this consideration does so effectually support him under all the difficulties that he hath to conflict with, that he not only sits down Easily and quietly,
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but is very well pleased with the dispensations of the Divine Providence towards him; how ingratefull soever they may be to flesh and bloud.
but is very well pleased with the dispensations of the Divine Providence towards him; how ingrateful soever they may be to Flesh and blood.
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Let what will happen to him, he is full of Peace and Joy. For he hath met with no disappointment of his designs.
Let what will happen to him, he is full of Peace and Joy. For he hath met with no disappointment of his designs.
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His great aim was to please God; and his Conscience from Gods word assures him that he has done it;
His great aim was to please God; and his Conscience from God's word assures him that he has done it;
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and he hath nothing to doe farther but to wait for the happy time, when the secrets of all hearts shall be revealed,
and he hath nothing to do farther but to wait for the happy time, when the secrets of all hearts shall be revealed,
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and every mans Counsels and Actions shall be made manifest, and then he doubts not to receive approbation and praise,
and every men Counsels and Actions shall be made manifest, and then he doubts not to receive approbation and praise,
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and a great Reward in that.
and a great Reward in that.
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Day of the Lord Jesus. And so much the rather, because this light affliction, wherewith he is now exercised, he is assured, will work for him a far more exceeding and eternal weight of Glory.
Day of the Lord jesus. And so much the rather, Because this Light affliction, wherewith he is now exercised, he is assured, will work for him a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory.
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To conclude, Whatever his sufferings be; he will live and die in a profound peace; perfectly satisfied with all Gods dealings towards him:
To conclude, Whatever his sufferings be; he will live and die in a profound peace; perfectly satisfied with all God's dealings towards him:
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And his Life and Death will verify to all that know him that advice and observation of the Psalmist;
And his Life and Death will verify to all that know him that Advice and observation of the Psalmist;
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Mark the Perfect man, and behold the Vpright, for the end of that man is Peace. THE END. Mark the Perfect man, and behold the Upright, for the end of that man is Peace. THE END.
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