Philip. iv. 8. Finally, Brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;
Philip. iv. 8. Finally, Brothers, whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are honest, whatsoever things Are just, whatsoever things Are pure, whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things Are of good report;
Let me therefore at this time address my self to you all, as the Apostle here did at the conclusion of his Epistle to the Philippians, Finally Brethren whatsoever things are true, &c. Here are a great many things recommended by the Apostle to our thoughts and pursuit.
Let me Therefore At this time address my self to you all, as the Apostle Here did At the conclusion of his Epistle to the Philippians, Finally Brothers whatsoever things Are true, etc. Here Are a great many things recommended by the Apostle to our thoughts and pursuit.
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A Life of strict Purity, in opposition to Sensuality and Lewdness. IV. The Adorning the Doctrine of God we do profess, by the constant Practice of every other thing that is Virtuous or Commendable,
A Life of strict Purity, in opposition to Sensuality and lewdness. IV. The Adorning the Doctrine of God we do profess, by the constant Practice of every other thing that is Virtuous or Commendable,
It is the particular Blessing of God to this Kingdom, and an inestimable Blessing it is, that he has not only vouchsafed us the Light of his Gospel for many years,
It is the particular Blessing of God to this Kingdom, and an inestimable Blessing it is, that he has not only vouchsafed us the Light of his Gospel for many Years,
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and the Platform of the Primitive Churches, the Church of England is undoubtedly both as to Doctrine and Worship, the Purest Church that is at this day in the World;
and the Platform of the Primitive Churches, the Church of England is undoubtedly both as to Doctrine and Worship, the Purest Church that is At this day in the World;
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the most Orthodox in Faith, and the freest on the one hand from Idolatry and Superstition, and on the other hand from Freakishness and Enthusiasm of any now extant.
the most Orthodox in Faith, and the Freest on the one hand from Idolatry and Superstition, and on the other hand from Freakishness and Enthusiasm of any now extant.
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That I do in my Conscience believe, that if the Religion of Jesus Christ, as it is deliver'd in the New Testament, be the true Religion (as I am certain it is:) Then the Communion of the Church of England is a safe way to Salvation,
That I do in my Conscience believe, that if the Religion of jesus christ, as it is Delivered in the New Testament, be the true Religion (as I am certain it is:) Then the Communion of the Church of England is a safe Way to Salvation,
Tho yet I am aware that the word we here render Honest is often used in another signification, that is to say for Grave or Venerable: But since that other signification falls in most properly under my last Head, I wave it here and take the word as our Translation renders it. ]
Tho yet I am aware that the word we Here render Honest is often used in Another signification, that is to say for Grave or Venerable: But since that other signification falls in most properly under my last Head, I wave it Here and take the word as our translation renders it. ]
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Use no Tricks, practise no ill Arts for the serving your ends, but in all your transactions with Men, deal with that Simplicity and Integrity and good Conscience, that becomes those who would be accounted the Disciples of Him who was the most Innocent, the most Sincere,
Use no Tricks, practise no ill Arts for the serving your ends, but in all your transactions with Men, deal with that Simplicity and Integrity and good Conscience, that becomes those who would be accounted the Disciples of Him who was the most Innocent, the most Sincere,
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Remember this that God Almighty has pronounced that no Unrighteous men, no Covetous, no Liars, no Extortioners shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. But to go on. III. The next thing I have to exhort you to from the words of my Text is the Practice of Purity. For after the Apostle hath recommended the pursuit of things that are true, and the things that are honest and just, he next adds the things that are pure. Meaning hereby that we should study to be pure and chast and temperate both in our Hearts and Lives;
remember this that God Almighty has pronounced that no Unrighteous men, no Covetous, no Liars, no Extortioners shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. But to go on. III. The next thing I have to exhort you to from the words of my Text is the Practice of Purity. For After the Apostle hath recommended the pursuit of things that Are true, and the things that Are honest and just, he next adds the things that Are pure. Meaning hereby that we should study to be pure and chaste and temperate both in our Hearts and Lives;
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when Luxury and Debauchery, when Whoredom and Drunkenness, and all sorts of Vices that are contrary to Purity, are grown to that height among us, that we seem to defie God Almighty by our impudent Practice of them,
when Luxury and Debauchery, when Whoredom and drunkenness, and all sorts of Vices that Are contrary to Purity, Are grown to that height among us, that we seem to defy God Almighty by our impudent Practice of them,
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Dearly Beloved, I beseech you as Strangers and Pilgrims, to abstain from flleshly Lusts, which war against the Soul. I beseech you as you have any Honor for your Lord and Master,
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as Strangers and Pilgrim's, to abstain from flleshly Lustiest, which war against the Soul. I beseech you as you have any Honour for your Lord and Master,
lastly as you love your own Souls, and hope ever to see the face of God in Heaven, learn to live Soberly, learn to live Chastly, learn to practise Purity and Temperance in all your Conversation.
lastly as you love your own Souls, and hope ever to see the face of God in Heaven, Learn to live Soberly, Learn to live Chastely, Learn to practise Purity and Temperance in all your Conversation.
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IV. I proceed to the last Head of Advice that is given in my Text. The Apostle having instanced in Three things necessary to be daily thought upon and pursued by all Christians, viz. Truth and Honesty and Purity, leaves off to meddle any farther with particulars,
IV. I proceed to the last Head of advice that is given in my Text. The Apostle having instanced in Three things necessary to be daily Thought upon and pursued by all Christians, viz. Truth and Honesty and Purity, leaves off to meddle any farther with particulars,
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So that really it should be the endeavor of our Lives to render our selves as excellent and as exemplary for all sorts of amiable Qualities as it is possible for men to be in this World.
So that really it should be the endeavour of our Lives to render our selves as excellent and as exemplary for all sorts of amiable Qualities as it is possible for men to be in this World.
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This I take to be the full meaning of those four expressions that follow in my Text, Whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report,
This I take to be the full meaning of those four expressions that follow in my Text, Whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things Are of good report,
It will not satissie your Engagements, that you do believe and profess the Gospel, that you do no wrong to your Neighbours, that you are neither given to Lewdness nor Drunkenness, (tho yet even these,
It will not satissie your Engagements, that you do believe and profess the Gospel, that you do no wrong to your Neighbours, that you Are neither given to lewdness nor drunkenness, (though yet even these,
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as the World goes, are very great things, and could all Men that profess Christianity truly say this of themselves, we should soon see Heaven upon Earth) But your Christianity obliges you to aspire after greater things;
as the World Goes, Are very great things, and could all Men that profess Christianity truly say this of themselves, we should soon see Heaven upon Earth) But your Christianity obliges you to aspire After greater things;
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but exceedingly great in the Life to come, when Jesus Christ shall come with all the Powers of Heaven to do Honor to those that have thus here honoured him.
but exceedingly great in the Life to come, when jesus christ shall come with all the Powers of Heaven to do Honour to those that have thus Here honoured him.
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Several things I have to represent upon this Occasion and to exhort you to. I am not much solicitous, whether they strictly belong to my Argument or no.
Several things I have to represent upon this Occasion and to exhort you to. I am not much solicitous, whither they strictly belong to my Argument or no.
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I do not mention this, as if I thought there was any need to caution you against Atheism or Infidelity, for I hope not many among us are inclined that way.
I do not mention this, as if I Thought there was any need to caution you against Atheism or Infidelity, for I hope not many among us Are inclined that Way.
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I look upon an Atheist or an Infidel among us, to be a sort of Prodigy, a strange unusual Creature, vastly different from those of his own Kind. But here is the thing.
I look upon an Atheist or an Infidel among us, to be a sort of Prodigy, a strange unusual Creature, vastly different from those of his own Kind. But Here is the thing.
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Let me therefore advise you, as you love either your Happiness in this World, or in the next, make it your principal care to get a lively and vigorous Sense of God impressed upon your Minds.
Let me Therefore Advice you, as you love either your Happiness in this World, or in the next, make it your principal care to get a lively and vigorous Sense of God impressed upon your Minds.
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And look upon it as the greatest Interest you have to carry on, the greatest Business you have to do in this World (as it really is) to approve your selves to this God by a sincere endeavour in all your Conversation, to walk as his Son Jesus Christ hath taught you.
And look upon it as the greatest Interest you have to carry on, the greatest Business you have to do in this World (as it really is) to approve your selves to this God by a sincere endeavour in all your Conversation, to walk as his Son jesus christ hath taught you.
unless he have the Hopes of Gods Favour to support him under the Multitude of evil Accidents which the State of Humane Life will necessarily expose him to.
unless he have the Hope's of God's Favour to support him under the Multitude of evil Accidents which the State of Humane Life will necessarily expose him to.
Thus for instance, we advise them to get a true understanding of their Business, and to pursue it diligently, to keep out of ill Company, to avoid Drinking or Gaming and Lewdness,
Thus for instance, we Advice them to get a true understanding of their Business, and to pursue it diligently, to keep out of ill Company, to avoid Drinking or Gaming and lewdness,
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But still there is one Rule above all these, and without which all the other will signifie very little to the making a Mans Life easie and comfortable;
But still there is one Rule above all these, and without which all the other will signify very little to the making a men Life easy and comfortable;
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and that is to preserve a lively sense of God upon our Spirits, to have his Fear always before our Eyes, to love him above all things, to value his Favor more than Life,
and that is to preserve a lively sense of God upon our Spirits, to have his fear always before our Eyes, to love him above all things, to valve his Favour more than Life,
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And besides this Fear and Love of God in our Hearts, as it is the most effectual means, according to the usual Disposition of the Divine Providence, to put us into good Circumstances of Living;
And beside this fear and Love of God in our Hearts, as it is the most effectual means, according to the usual Disposition of the Divine Providence, to put us into good circumstances of Living;
that were it not for this, the present World with all the imaginary pleasures and glories of it would appear to all wise and good men, not only an empty dull unsatisfactory place, but a dismal melancholy prison.
that were it not for this, the present World with all the imaginary pleasures and Glories of it would appear to all wise and good men, not only an empty dull unsatisfactory place, but a dismal melancholy prison.
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The Second thing I would leave with you, is this, That after you have got into your minds a hearty sence of God and his Providence, and his presence and goodness;
The Second thing I would leave with you, is this, That After you have god into your minds a hearty sense of God and his Providence, and his presence and Goodness;
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how many thousands of Families are there in this Kingdom, nay, I am afraid, even in and about this City, wherein God is not so much as named in publick,
how many thousands of Families Are there in this Kingdom, nay, I am afraid, even in and about this city, wherein God is not so much as nam in public,
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Even to have the liberty and opportunity of worshipping God in publick, is one of the greatest blessings and priviledges that we can have in this World;
Even to have the liberty and opportunity of worshipping God in public, is one of the greatest blessings and privileges that we can have in this World;
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Now sure, if we have this Notion of it, we shall think our selves mightily concerned to take all opportunities that come in our way, not only on Sundays,
Now sure, if we have this Notion of it, we shall think our selves mightily concerned to take all opportunities that come in our Way, not only on Sundays,
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The Sacrifices of this kind that we offer to God with an honest and devout mind, we cannot doubt will always find acceptance, and produce their effects;
The Sacrifices of this kind that we offer to God with an honest and devout mind, we cannot doubt will always find acceptance, and produce their effects;
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But however thus much is necessary, that every man who professeth himself a Christian should bear a constant Religious regard to the Lord's Day, by devoting it to spiritual uses, more especially the publick worship of God.
But however thus much is necessary, that every man who Professes himself a Christian should bear a constant Religious regard to the Lord's Day, by devoting it to spiritual uses, more especially the public worship of God.
I do not much doubt of the truth of the observation which some good men have made, viz. That a man shall prosper much better both in his Spiritual and Temporal Affairs, all the week after,
I do not much doubt of the truth of the observation which Some good men have made, viz. That a man shall prosper much better both in his Spiritual and Temporal Affairs, all the Week After,
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in truth to the keeping up the Religion of this day we owe in a great measure that the very Face of Christianity hath hitherto been preserved among us.
in truth to the keeping up the Religion of this day we owe in a great measure that the very Face of Christianity hath hitherto been preserved among us.
that you may observe the most profligate men among us, who for their wickedness come to an untimely end, do generally impute their falling into those sins which caused their death, to their breaking the Sabbath, as they commonly express it. But,
that you may observe the most profligate men among us, who for their wickedness come to an untimely end, do generally impute their falling into those Sins which caused their death, to their breaking the Sabbath, as they commonly express it. But,
There are little hopes you will ever make any great progress in vertue and holiness, till you can bring your selves to a frequent and constant participation in this holy Mystery.
There Are little hope's you will ever make any great progress in virtue and holiness, till you can bring your selves to a frequent and constant participation in this holy Mystery.
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and inabling us to overcome our sins, and grow daily in vertue and goodness. I know we have generally many and inveterate prejudices as to this matter.
and enabling us to overcome our Sins, and grow daily in virtue and Goodness. I know we have generally many and inveterate prejudices as to this matter.
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Every man that means and designs honestly, and endeavours to lead his life as a Christian ought to do, may certainly with as little scruple come every Month to the Communion, as he may come every Week to say his Prayers or hear a Sermon.
Every man that means and designs honestly, and endeavours to led his life as a Christian ought to do, may Certainly with as little scruple come every Monn to the Communion, as he may come every Week to say his Prayers or hear a Sermon.
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For the dueness of your preparation doth not depend upon your setting aside so many extraordinary days for the forcing your selves into a Religious posture of mind,
For the dueness of your preparation does not depend upon your setting aside so many extraordinary days for the forcing your selves into a Religious posture of mind,
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I do verily think that most of the doubts and fears and scruples that are commonly entertained among us about receiving the Sacrament, are without ground or reason;
I do verily think that most of the doubts and fears and scruples that Are commonly entertained among us about receiving the Sacrament, Are without ground or reason;
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And if the case be so (as I believe it is) then of what a mighty priviledge and benefit do they deprive themselves, who when they have so many opportunities, do so seldom joyn in that solemn Institution of our Lord, which (as, I said) was design'd for no other purpose,
And if the case be so (as I believe it is) then of what a mighty privilege and benefit do they deprive themselves, who when they have so many opportunities, do so seldom join in that solemn Institution of our Lord, which (as, I said) was designed for no other purpose,
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But I need not beg it of you, for I am sure you will not, whensoever it shall please God to put it into your hearts seriously to mind the concernments of your Souls,
But I need not beg it of you, for I am sure you will not, whensoever it shall please God to put it into your hearts seriously to mind the concernments of your Souls,
With mens differences as to their notions about the Politicks I am not concern'd; let men frame what Hypotheses they please about Government, tho' I do not like them,
With men's differences as to their notions about the Politics I am not concerned; let men frame what Hypotheses they please about Government, though I do not like them,
Church-divisions God knows we have, and have always had too many, but it is very grievous that those who have always declared themselves the friends of our Church and enemies to Schism, should at this time of day, set their helping hand to promote a Separation.
Church divisions God knows we have, and have always had too many, but it is very grievous that those who have always declared themselves the Friends of our Church and enemies to Schism, should At this time of day, Set their helping hand to promote a Separation.
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Some people among us that formerly were very zealous for the established worship of the Church, are now all of a sudden so distasted with it, that they make a scruple of being present at our Service.
some people among us that formerly were very zealous for the established worship of the Church, Are now all of a sudden so distasted with it, that they make a scruple of being present At our Service.
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What is the meaning of this? hath Schism and Separation from the established Worship, which heretofore was branded as so hainous a sin (and deservedly too,) so changed its nature all of a sudden, that it is become not only innocent but a duty?
What is the meaning of this? hath Schism and Separation from the established Worship, which heretofore was branded as so heinous a since (and deservedly too,) so changed its nature all of a sudden, that it is become not only innocent but a duty?
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Have we not the same Government both in Church and State that we formerly had? Have we not the same Articles and Doctrines of Religion publickly owned and professed and taught, without the least alteration? Have we not the same Liturgy, the same Offices and Prayers used every day that have always been? What is there then to ground a separation upon?
Have we not the same Government both in Church and State that we formerly had? Have we not the same Articles and Doctrines of Religion publicly owned and professed and taught, without the least alteration? Have we not the same Liturgy, the same Offices and Prayers used every day that have always been? What is there then to ground a separation upon?
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But how unreasonable is this, when S. Paul has bid us to put up prayers and supplications and intercessions for all men, especially for Kings and all that are in Authority.
But how unreasonable is this, when S. Paul has bid us to put up Prayers and supplications and intercessions for all men, especially for Kings and all that Are in authority.
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and what not? Doth he not expresly say, we must pray for all men, and for all that are in authority? And doth not the reason of his exhortation imply as much,
and what not? Does he not expressly say, we must pray for all men, and for all that Are in Authority? And does not the reason of his exhortation imply as much,
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For what Government is there in the World that will not meet with such Subjects as are not satisfied with it? and if that dissatisfaction be a just reason to break Communion with the Established Church, what Ligaments have we to tye Christians together? What will become of holding the Unity of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace? What is the consequence of this,
For what Government is there in the World that will not meet with such Subject's as Are not satisfied with it? and if that dissatisfaction be a just reason to break Communion with the Established Church, what Ligaments have we to tie Christians together? What will become of holding the Unity of the Spirit in the Bound of Peace? What is the consequence of this,
But further, I wish these Persons would consider what an unaccountable humour it is, to make a Rent and Schism in the Church, upon a meer point of State.
But further, I wish these Persons would Consider what an unaccountable humour it is, to make a Rend and Schism in the Church, upon a mere point of State.
Still they kept unanimously to their Doctrine and their Worship, and never concerned themselves farther in the Turns of State (how great soever they were) than peaceably to submit ▪ to the Powers in being,
Still they kept unanimously to their Doctrine and their Worship, and never concerned themselves farther in the Turns of State (how great soever they were) than peaceably to submit ▪ to the Powers in being,
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and heartily to pray to God so to prosper their Government, and direct all their affairs, that all their Subjects might lead quiet and peaceable lives under them in all Godliness and Honesty.
and heartily to pray to God so to prosper their Government, and Direct all their affairs, that all their Subject's might led quiet and peaceable lives under them in all Godliness and Honesty.
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in that case they did not only readily submit to him, but acknowledged it as the great blessing of God to them, that he had raised up such a Man to rule over them.
in that case they did not only readily submit to him, but acknowledged it as the great blessing of God to them, that he had raised up such a Man to Rule over them.
Lastly, never to espouse any party or faction against the Government, nor ever to be driven away from the Communion of the Church, of which you have always professed your selves members, by any of the pretences which some warm men may suggest to you.
Lastly, never to espouse any party or faction against the Government, nor ever to be driven away from the Communion of the Church, of which you have always professed your selves members, by any of the pretences which Some warm men may suggest to you.
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This I dare venture to say, how uneasie soever some of you now may be in joyning with our prayers, you will at last be ten times more uneasie in separating from us.
This I Dare venture to say, how uneasy soever Some of you now may be in joining with our Prayers, you will At last be ten times more uneasy in separating from us.
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Were there nothing else but the Heat and Turbulency, the Passion and Peevishness, the bitter Zeal and Uncharitableness that the being of a Party doth naturally ingage men in:
Were there nothing Else but the Heat and Turbulency, the Passion and Peevishness, the bitter Zeal and Uncharitableness that the being of a Party does naturally engage men in:
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