A SERMON Preached on Good-Friday, at GƲILD-HALL - CHAPPEL. ON HEB. II. 14.15. HEB. II. 14. — That through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the Devil; HEB. II. 15.
A SERMON Preached on Good friday, At GƲILD-HALL - CHAPPEL. ON HEBREW. II 14.15. HEBREW. II 14. — That through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; HEBREW. II 15.
THE Excellency and great Usefulness of this Epistle to the Hebrews, hath been well judged to have been the cause of the main Attempts that have been made to deprive us of its Divine Authority;
THE Excellency and great Usefulness of this Epistle to the Hebrews, hath been well judged to have been the cause of the main Attempts that have been made to deprive us of its Divine authority;
For whatever other Difficulties may for some time have been started by such wary Persons as meant no harm to Religion, to hinder the Reception of this Epistle with the same readiness that other parts of the holy Scriptures were admitted;
For whatever other Difficulties may for Some time have been started by such wary Persons as meant no harm to Religion, to hinder the Reception of this Epistle with the same readiness that other parts of the holy Scriptures were admitted;
as Mediator between God and Men, will conclude That he that from the beginning hath ever envyed Man-kind whatever might promote their happiness, hath been active in giving weight to those Scruples which if they had been pertinaciously adhered to, would so far have brought upon the Church an irreparable Loss.
as Mediator between God and Men, will conclude That he that from the beginning hath ever envied Mankind whatever might promote their happiness, hath been active in giving weight to those Scruples which if they had been pertinaciously adhered to, would so Far have brought upon the Church an irreparable Loss.
and Dignity of the one Sacrifice of his Death. Through which, seeing that we have the greatest Advantages that our faln and miserable condition did stand in need of,
and Dignity of the one Sacrifice of his Death. Through which, seeing that we have the greatest Advantages that our fallen and miserable condition did stand in need of,
and such as the Great God could not bestow upon us any more agreeable, This may more especially be presumed to have an Ascendant upon our minds, which nothing but a sottish Stupidity, or base Ingratitude can defeat, to make us acknowledge and admire the watchful Providence of God for our good, in that this Sacred Book hath now for many Ages, without the least hesitancy been received,
and such as the Great God could not bestow upon us any more agreeable, This may more especially be presumed to have an Ascendant upon our minds, which nothing but a sottish Stupidity, or base Ingratitude can defeat, to make us acknowledge and admire the watchful Providence of God for our good, in that this Sacred Book hath now for many Ages, without the least hesitancy been received,
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considering with our selves what possibility there can be for us to escape, if we neglect so great Salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed by them that heard him;
considering with our selves what possibility there can be for us to escape, if we neglect so great Salvation, which At the First began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed by them that herd him;
Now the Reasonableness and Necessity of all this is farther laid before us by the holy Penman of this Epistle from the Dignity and Preeminence of the Person of Christ, not only above Moses, but far above all the great and glorious Angels of God.
Now the Reasonableness and Necessity of all this is farther laid before us by the holy Penman of this Epistle from the Dignity and Preeminence of the Person of christ, not only above Moses, but Far above all the great and glorious Angels of God.
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this Eternal Son of God being the brightness of his Glory, and the express Image of his Person, by whom he made the Worlds, and who upholds all things by the word of his power.
this Eternal Son of God being the brightness of his Glory, and the express Image of his Person, by whom he made the World's, and who upholds all things by the word of his power.
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God having appointed him Heir of all things, and therefore directing us to expect all that Good which by the fall of Adam, from that Right and Capacity he was created to, we had lost, only in and through Christ, who when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
God having appointed him Heir of all things, and Therefore directing us to expect all that Good which by the fallen of Adam, from that Right and Capacity he was created to, we had lost, only in and through christ, who when he had by himself purged our Sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
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God thereby signifying, That that state of Humiliation, to which the Son of God was pleased to submit himself, whatever mean thoughts vain and proud men might entertain of it, was a thing highly pleasing to him,
God thereby signifying, That that state of Humiliation, to which the Son of God was pleased to submit himself, whatever mean thoughts vain and proud men might entertain of it, was a thing highly pleasing to him,
And shall this which was so highly pleasing to God on the behalf of Man, not be sufficiently esteemed and valued by Man, who hath the sole benefit of it? Should not this unexpressible Condescension of the Eternal Son of God be a powerful Motive to us, to make us most freely exert the utmost Powers we have in giving a ready and affectionate entertainment to the Gospel of Christ,
And shall this which was so highly pleasing to God on the behalf of Man, not be sufficiently esteemed and valued by Man, who hath the sole benefit of it? Should not this unexpressible Condescension of the Eternal Son of God be a powerful Motive to us, to make us most freely exert the utmost Powers we have in giving a ready and affectionate entertainment to the Gospel of christ,
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To this very end doth the Author of this Epistle add this consideration to others that he had laid down, taken from the admirable Love and Condescension of the Son of God, that we should be most solicitously careful,
To this very end does the Author of this Epistle add this consideration to Others that he had laid down, taken from the admirable Love and Condescension of the Son of God, that we should be most solicitously careful,
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to hold fast our profession; to hold the beginning of our considence stedfast unto the end, that so we may be made partakers of Christ. And, seeing that we have not an High-Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, therefore to come boldly unto the Throne of Grace, that we may obtain mercy,
to hold fast our profession; to hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end, that so we may be made partakers of christ. And, seeing that we have not an High-Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, Therefore to come boldly unto the Throne of Grace, that we may obtain mercy,
And that for this among other reasons, because the Compassion and Love of the Son of God hath so far stooped to the relief of sinful and miserable Man,
And that for this among other Reasons, Because the Compassion and Love of the Son of God hath so Far stooped to the relief of sinful and miserable Man,
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Seeing that, as God, he could not die for us, he would become our Brother, and assume our Nature into the Unity of his Person, that so in our Nature thus assumed he might die for us,
Seeing that, as God, he could not die for us, he would become our Brother, and assume our Nature into the Unity of his Person, that so in our Nature thus assumed he might die for us,
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In my discoursing of which words, I will do these two things: 1. I will Explain the most material words and expressions in the Text, that we may fix upon the proper Notion of the nature of this our Bondage,
In my discoursing of which words, I will do these two things: 1. I will Explain the most material words and expressions in the Text, that we may fix upon the proper Notion of the nature of this our Bondage,
and our Deliverance from it. 2. I will offer some of the most pertinent Considerations I can, to quicken our thoughts and Apprehensions of the whole matter,
and our Deliverance from it. 2. I will offer Some of the most pertinent Considerations I can, to quicken our thoughts and Apprehensions of the Whole matter,
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and to dispose us for receiving the kindly Influences of all, in such a way as may be most agreeable to the Solemn occasion of our meeting together this Day.
and to dispose us for receiving the kindly Influences of all, in such a Way as may be most agreeable to the Solemn occasion of our meeting together this Day.
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The Innocency and Holiness of our blessed Saviours Life is judged to be one reason among others of what St. Peter told the Jews, Act. 2.24. That it was not possble that he should be holden of death:
The Innocency and Holiness of our blessed Saviors Life is judged to be one reason among Others of what Saint Peter told the jews, Act. 2.24. That it was not possble that he should be held of death:
But this is of it self a Sufficient reason that none should be so vain as to think that when we speak of the Death of Christ, we can be supposed to understand any thing else by it,
But this is of it self a Sufficient reason that none should be so vain as to think that when we speak of the Death of christ, we can be supposed to understand any thing Else by it,
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as proceeding from, and expressive of, and always accompanied with the dreadful Wrath of God, unless when we speak of that Death of which the Devil had the power;
as proceeding from, and expressive of, and always accompanied with the dreadful Wrath of God, unless when we speak of that Death of which the devil had the power;
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Now consequently hereupon, if we would judge a right of that Bondage to which men are subject through the fear of this, we must seriously think with our selves how it could be otherwise to them that are supposed to lie under the Guilt of sin,
Now consequently hereupon, if we would judge a right of that Bondage to which men Are Subject through the Fear of this, we must seriously think with our selves how it could be otherwise to them that Are supposed to lie under the Gilded of since,
and the approaching of a certain Judgment, Hell it self, and everlasting burnings, and all that can strike horror into the minds of men, should ever be ready to offer themselves to their thoughts;
and the approaching of a certain Judgement, Hell it self, and everlasting burnings, and all that can strike horror into the minds of men, should ever be ready to offer themselves to their thoughts;
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And can it be otherwise conceived, but that this must be a most wretched condition, fitly called a Bondage, not permitting men to do any thing with Freedom, who cannot be otherwise,
And can it be otherwise conceived, but that this must be a most wretched condition, fitly called a Bondage, not permitting men to do any thing with Freedom, who cannot be otherwise,
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and therefore the fear of Temporal death as that leads to Eternal death, but especially the fear of the last, as being that Inheritance of Mans Folly, which as to a Child of Wrath, Hell, and the Devil, a despised and forsaken Father, and therefore now a just and righteous Judge, will appoint him as his everlasting Portion, in a place where there shall be nothing but weeping and gnashing of teeth, cannot but seise men, who being out of Christ, are obnoxious to it, with all anxiety, horror, and anguish of mind.
and Therefore the Fear of Temporal death as that leads to Eternal death, but especially the Fear of the last, as being that Inheritance of men Folly, which as to a Child of Wrath, Hell, and the devil, a despised and forsaken Father, and Therefore now a just and righteous Judge, will appoint him as his everlasting Portion, in a place where there shall be nothing but weeping and gnashing of teeth, cannot but seize men, who being out of christ, Are obnoxious to it, with all anxiety, horror, and anguish of mind.
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as to seem not to admit of any further Degrees, if my Text did not mind us that the great Enemy of Man-kind, the Devil, is ever active and restless in adding all the weight and sharpness he can to this Bondage;
as to seem not to admit of any further Degrees, if my Text did not mind us that the great Enemy of Mankind, the devil, is ever active and restless in adding all the weight and sharpness he can to this Bondage;
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who besides his Tyranny and Usurpation upon men, which could not exceed the extent that Gods Permission had given it for the Punishment of former sins;
who beside his Tyranny and Usurpation upon men, which could not exceed the extent that God's Permission had given it for the Punishment of former Sins;
and besides whatever claim he might make to men upon their Voluntary submission to him, as consequent upon his having seduced them from their obedience to their Creator;
and beside whatever claim he might make to men upon their Voluntary submission to him, as consequent upon his having seduced them from their Obedience to their Creator;
The Devil was the Author of, and the Solicitor to Sin, by the entrance of which into the World Death also entred, and passed upon all Men, for that all have sinned;
The devil was the Author of, and the Solicitor to since, by the Entrance of which into the World Death also entered, and passed upon all Men, for that all have sinned;
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For in that sense this Kingdom of his may be conceived to be fitly called NONLATINALPHABET, the Empire & Dominion of death, from the effect of it, in that it was deadly and destructive to Man.
For in that sense this Kingdom of his may be conceived to be fitly called, the Empire & Dominion of death, from the Effect of it, in that it was deadly and destructive to Man.
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But to the great joy of us all, and that we may ever adore and magnifie the blessed and only Potentate, the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, and submit our selves to God, the one Law-giver, who is able to save and to destroy, having now this assurance, that if we resist the Devil, he will flee from us, this dreadful Empire is now brought to its fatal period,
But to the great joy of us all, and that we may ever adore and magnify the blessed and only Potentate, the King of Kings, and Lord of lords, and submit our selves to God, the one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy, having now this assurance, that if we resist the devil, he will flee from us, this dreadful Empire is now brought to its fatal Period,
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our strong Helper and mighty Deliverer, the holy and ever blessed Jesus, God and Man, having rescued us out of the jaws of death and destruction, by destroying him that had the power of it.
our strong Helper and mighty Deliverer, the holy and ever blessed jesus, God and Man, having rescued us out of the Jaws of death and destruction, by destroying him that had the power of it.
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The promised Seed of the Woman hath punished that piercing and crooked Serpent, hath broken the head of that fierce and terrible Leviathan, in such a way as that he hath truly shewed himself to be the Seed of the Woman. The Conquest was obtained by him in Humane nature,
The promised Seed of the Woman hath punished that piercing and crooked Serpent, hath broken the head of that fierce and terrible Leviathan, in such a Way as that he hath truly showed himself to be the Seed of the Woman. The Conquest was obtained by him in Humane nature,
For, as Christ the Seed of the Woman, did bruise the Serpents Head; so also the Serpent was permitted to bruises his Heel. Through Death he destroyed him that had the Power of death.
For, as christ the Seed of the Woman, did bruise the Serpents Head; so also the Serpent was permitted to bruises his Heel. Through Death he destroyed him that had the Power of death.
And now having thus far given some account of the several words and expressions in my Text, the full import of the Doctrin of it will be more clearly stated, by comparing the proper Notion of the Bondage and Deliverance there mentioned with some few particulars which are to be considered,
And now having thus Far given Some account of the several words and expressions in my Text, the full import of the Doctrine of it will be more clearly stated, by comparing the proper Notion of the Bondage and Deliverance there mentioned with Some few particulars which Are to be considered,
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1. That there is a Yet-remaining Bondage, to which the Fear of Death doth make Particular men Subject, must be acknowledged, which may admit of several Degrees,
1. That there is a Yet-remaining Bondage, to which the fear of Death does make Particular men Subject, must be acknowledged, which may admit of several Degrees,
Though the Gospel of Christ be preached unto them as well as unto others, yet the Word preached doth not profit them, not being mixed with Faith in them;
Though the Gospel of christ be preached unto them as well as unto Others, yet the Word preached does not profit them, not being mixed with Faith in them;
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not begetting that Hope in them, by which they are enabled to purifie themselves, to have always a Conscience void of offence toward God, and toward Men.
not begetting that Hope in them, by which they Are enabled to purify themselves, to have always a Conscience void of offence towards God, and towards Men.
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as to the Foundation of it, that is laid in the Death of Christ, and with the Refusal of which all are Chargeable, to whom the tender of it is made by the Preaching of the Gospel.
as to the Foundation of it, that is laid in the Death of christ, and with the Refusal of which all Are Chargeable, to whom the tender of it is made by the Preaching of the Gospel.
Only of this, to prevent all Presumption, we must ever be mindful, that those Only are the persons to whom now there is no Condemnation, who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the Flesh, but after the Spirit;
Only of this, to prevent all Presumption, we must ever be mindful, that those Only Are the Persons to whom now there is no Condemnation, who Are in christ jesus, who walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit;
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For if we truly believe That, and acquiesce in it as our Happiness, Why should we be afraid of them which Kill the Body, but are not able to Kill the Soul? Nay, doth not our Faith,
For if we truly believe That, and acquiesce in it as our Happiness, Why should we be afraid of them which Kill the Body, but Are not able to Kill the Soul? Nay, does not our Faith,
if it be lively and sincere, teach us above all things to fear him, which is able to Destroy both Soul and Body in Hell? Ever fearing lest a Promise being left us of entring into Gods rest, any of us should fail of it through Unbelief: Of which there can be no greater instance than by Slighting that Deliverance our Saviour hath obtained for us, to declare that we place no Confidence in it.
if it be lively and sincere, teach us above all things to Fear him, which is able to Destroy both Soul and Body in Hell? Ever fearing lest a Promise being left us of entering into God's rest, any of us should fail of it through Unbelief: Of which there can be no greater instance than by Slighting that Deliverance our Saviour hath obtained for us, to declare that we place no Confidence in it.
3. There is also a Fear of Death, to which Weak, though Sincere Christians may be in some measure Subject, which may at Sometimes so much Disturb them,
3. There is also a fear of Death, to which Weak, though Sincere Christians may be in Some measure Subject, which may At Sometime so much Disturb them,
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Now, though the serious Consideration of the Deliverance here in my Text, and mens hearty Endeavors to work out their Interest in it, with fear and trembling of another nature, and of a better temper, are fit Means under the Conduct and assistance of Gods Grace, wholly to Suppress or Mitigate these Fears;
Now, though the serious Consideration of the Deliverance Here in my Text, and men's hearty Endeavors to work out their Interest in it, with Fear and trembling of Another nature, and of a better temper, Are fit Means under the Conduct and assistance of God's Grace, wholly to Suppress or Mitigate these Fears;
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The Main thing therefore to be considered in our Deliverance from the Fear of Death, through the Death of our ever blessed and most compassionate Redeemer,
The Main thing Therefore to be considered in our Deliverance from the fear of Death, through the Death of our ever blessed and most compassionate Redeemer,
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All those that are truly Penitent and Regenerate by the grace of Gods Spirit, have now abundant reason for a perpetual Security and calmness of mind, either in Life or Death.
All those that Are truly Penitent and Regenerate by the grace of God's Spirit, have now abundant reason for a perpetual Security and calmness of mind, either in Life or Death.
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It is only their Way to Happiness, and all the Harshness that it seems to have, is from some Natural Difficulties, which the God of Nature seems to have implanted in Men, that they might not be out of love with Life,
It is only their Way to Happiness, and all the Harshness that it seems to have, is from Some Natural Difficulties, which the God of Nature seems to have implanted in Men, that they might not be out of love with Life,
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and unwilling to serve God here in their Generations, till their Change come. To which, when a Good man doth understand that he is now made to approach by Providence,
and unwilling to serve God Here in their Generations, till their Change come. To which, when a Good man does understand that he is now made to approach by Providence,
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Being justified by Faith, he hath not only Peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, but by him also he hath access by Faith into this Grace, wherein he stands; And doth rejoice in Hope of the Glory of God;
Being justified by Faith, he hath not only Peace with God through our Lord jesus christ, but by him also he hath access by Faith into this Grace, wherein he Stands; And does rejoice in Hope of the Glory of God;
even to the finishing of our whole course. For being delivered out of the hands of all our Enemies, we are enabled to serve God without fear of any of them, in holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our Life.
even to the finishing of our Whole course. For being Delivered out of the hands of all our Enemies, we Are enabled to serve God without Fear of any of them, in holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our Life.
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that this Deliverance which we have from the fear of Eternal Death, by the Death of Christ, is in truth one of the most powerful Motives to Holiness of life:
that this Deliverance which we have from the Fear of Eternal Death, by the Death of christ, is in truth one of the most powerful Motives to Holiness of life:
than only such seemingly fair Hopes, and probable Conjectures, as a Well-bred Heathen might have had, to enforce the application of himself to the study and practice of such Political Virtues as might be beneficial to Man-kind;
than only such seemingly fair Hope's, and probable Conjectures, as a Well-bred Heathen might have had, to enforce the application of himself to the study and practice of such Political Virtues as might be beneficial to Mankind;
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and to keep up that Decorum which the very Manliness of the apprehensions and powers which he had, might require from him, in order to his supposing of his Condition to be less hazardous,
and to keep up that Decorum which the very Manliness of the apprehensions and Powers which he had, might require from him, in order to his supposing of his Condition to be less hazardous,
Of whom it may yet be presumed, That his Knowledge of that fatal Curse which lay upon all Man-kind, was as slender as his Ability could be, to direct all he did to the Glory of God, which yet is in truth the very Soul and Life of Religion.
Of whom it may yet be presumed, That his Knowledge of that fatal Curse which lay upon all Mankind, was as slender as his Ability could be, to Direct all he did to the Glory of God, which yet is in truth the very Soul and Life of Religion.
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It is therefore to be well observed what St. Paul saith to the Colossians, That Christ did reconcile them unto God in the Body of his flesh through Death, that he might present them holy and unblameable, and unreprovable in his sight.
It is Therefore to be well observed what Saint Paul Says to the colossians, That christ did reconcile them unto God in the Body of his Flesh through Death, that he might present them holy and unblameable, and unreprovable in his sighed.
And, After they were reconciled to God, we must suppose that there were many Defects in them, which if God had been extream to observe in the greatest Rigour, they could not have been able to have defended themselves against his severe Scrutiny.
And, After they were reconciled to God, we must suppose that there were many Defects in them, which if God had been extreme to observe in the greatest Rigour, they could not have been able to have defended themselves against his severe Scrutiny.
Yet, they being Reconciled to God through the Blood of Christ, those instances of New Obedience, which by the Grace of God did truly proceed from the Honesty and Integrity of their Hearts, were so favourably Accepted of, that He that had before reconciled their Persons to God, through his Death, could consequently represent what they thus faithfully did,
Yet, they being Reconciled to God through the Blood of christ, those instances of New obedience, which by the Grace of God did truly proceed from the Honesty and Integrity of their Hearts, were so favourably Accepted of, that He that had before reconciled their Persons to God, through his Death, could consequently represent what they thus faithfully did,
and of the Nature of that Deliverance which we have through the Death of Christ, from the Fear of Death: Which in short is this, That Christ did suffer Death upon the Cross in our stead, that we might be freed from Eternal Death;
and of the Nature of that Deliverance which we have through the Death of christ, from the fear of Death: Which in short is this, That christ did suffer Death upon the Cross in our stead, that we might be freed from Eternal Death;
And consequently, That being dead with Christ, we may believe that we shall also live with him, having this undoubted Assurance, to encourage us to lead such Lives as become Christians, That, if we have been planted together in the likeness of his Death, we shall be also in the likeness of his Resurrection.
And consequently, That being dead with christ, we may believe that we shall also live with him, having this undoubted Assurance, to encourage us to led such Lives as become Christians, That, if we have been planted together in the likeness of his Death, we shall be also in the likeness of his Resurrection.
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and dispose us for Receiving the kindly Influences of all, in such a way as may be most agreeable to the Solemn Occasion of our meeting together This Day.
and dispose us for Receiving the kindly Influences of all, in such a Way as may be most agreeable to the Solemn Occasion of our meeting together This Day.
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Had you One in this Place that were able fully and clearly to lay before you the Subject that This Day calls upon us to Consider, What warm Affections would it beget in you!
Had you One in this Place that were able Fully and clearly to lay before you the Subject that This Day calls upon us to Consider, What warm Affections would it beget in you!
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and would condemn themselves of the greatest Folly, for neglecting so great Salvation, and not having vouchsafed to stretch out a hand to receive so signal and important a Deliverance, tendered to them with such astonishing Condescension, such compassionate and tender Regard to their most deplorable State,
and would condemn themselves of the greatest Folly, for neglecting so great Salvation, and not having vouchsafed to stretch out a hand to receive so signal and important a Deliverance, tendered to them with such astonishing Condescension, such compassionate and tender Regard to their most deplorable State,
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And, Can any Love be conceived to be like This of our Saviours, which exceeds the highest expressions of Kindness and Pity that ever any one hath shew'd to his most dearly beloved Friend, in the greatest need and Streight in which he can be imagined at any time to have been?
And, Can any Love be conceived to be like This of our Saviors, which exceeds the highest expressions of Kindness and Pity that ever any one hath showed to his most dearly Beloved Friend, in the greatest need and Straight in which he can be imagined At any time to have been?
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He First made himself of no neputation, and took upon him the form of a Servant, and Then he humbled himself yet farther, and became obedient unto death,
He First made himself of no neputation, and took upon him the from of a Servant, and Then he humbled himself yet farther, and became obedient unto death,
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As being so contrary to Flesh and Blood, so repugnant to Nature, so destructive of all those Endearments, which our nearest Relations, Familiarities and Friendships,
As being so contrary to Flesh and Blood, so repugnant to Nature, so destructive of all those Endearments, which our nearest Relations, Familiarities and Friendships,
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and of what he may observe in Others, will tell him to be sweet: And That too, the Death of the Cross, a painful, lingring, ignominious, and accursed Death.
and of what he may observe in Others, will tell him to be sweet: And That too, the Death of the Cross, a painful, lingering, ignominious, and accursed Death.
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How many farther Advantages might we receive from fixing a stedfast look upon Jesus the Author and finisher of our Faith, who for the Joy that was set before him, endured the Cross, despising the shame!
How many farther Advantages might we receive from fixing a steadfast look upon jesus the Author and finisher of our Faith, who for the Joy that was Set before him, endured the Cross, despising the shame!
Could it possibly be that we should be wearied and faint in our minds, if we did but seriously consider him that endured such contradiction of Sinners against himself?
Could it possibly be that we should be wearied and faint in our minds, if we did but seriously Consider him that endured such contradiction of Sinners against himself?
and so to make way for a firm & lively Faith upon a Crucified Jesus, that should stedfastly look on him whom our Sins have pierced, and should call to mind what St. Paul hath taught us, That as Sin is the Sting of Death, so the Law is the strength of Sin;
and so to make Way for a firm & lively Faith upon a crucified jesus, that should steadfastly look on him whom our Sins have pierced, and should call to mind what Saint Paul hath taught us, That as since is the Sting of Death, so the Law is the strength of since;
Could any such doubt of the need we have of the Consolations of the Gospel, who should First have in his thoughts that Expression of the Psalmist, with which we usually begin our Publick Devotions, Enter not into judgment with thy Servant, O Lord:
Could any such doubt of the need we have of the Consolations of the Gospel, who should First have in his thoughts that Expression of the Psalmist, with which we usually begin our Public Devotions, Enter not into judgement with thy Servant, Oh Lord:
And Then should consider how St. Paul applies this general Truth to himself, That he desired to be found in Christ, not having his own righteousness, which is of the Law,
And Then should Consider how Saint Paul Applies this general Truth to himself, That he desired to be found in christ, not having his own righteousness, which is of the Law,
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Such powerful Motives will it afford us to love, fear, and obey God, and Jesus Christ whom he hath sent: So much are we concerned to have the Subject of This Day,
Such powerful Motives will it afford us to love, Fear, and obey God, and jesus christ whom he hath sent: So much Are we concerned to have the Subject of This Day,
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and admitted to his Favour, If we were not assured from the great Mercy which we this day Commemorate, That it is the Blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit, offered himself without spot to God, that doth purge our Conscience from dead works to serve the living God.
and admitted to his Favour, If we were not assured from the great Mercy which we this day Commemorate, That it is the Blood of christ, who through the Eternal Spirit, offered himself without spot to God, that does purge our Conscience from dead works to serve the living God.
He hath made peace through the Blood of his Cross, Colos. 1.20. We have Redemption through his Blood, even the forgiveness of sins, Colos. 1.14. The Chastisement of our peace was upon him, and with his stripes we are healed, Isa. 53.5.
He hath made peace through the Blood of his Cross, Colos 1.20. We have Redemption through his Blood, even the forgiveness of Sins, Colos 1.14. The Chastisement of our peace was upon him, and with his stripes we Are healed, Isaiah 53.5.
In our Stead he suffered Death, and Gods Grace and special Favour is acknowledged in all this, in that it was For Us that he died, that God Accepted it, As Such.
In our Stead he suffered Death, and God's Grace and special Favour is acknowledged in all this, in that it was For Us that he died, that God Accepted it, As Such.
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In sending him, that the World through him might be saved, John 3.16, 17. God by all This hath shewed himself so clearly to be for us, that the Apostle asks the question, Who then can be against us? He that spared not his own Son,
In sending him, that the World through him might be saved, John 3.16, 17. God by all This hath showed himself so clearly to be for us, that the Apostle asks the question, Who then can be against us? He that spared not his own Son,
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but delivered him up for us all, How shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods Elect? It is God that justifieth.
but Delivered him up for us all, How shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's Elect? It is God that Justifieth.
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Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh Intercession for us, Rom. 8.31, 32, 33, 34. His Resurrection giving abundant evidence of the Dignity of the Sacrifice of his Death,
Who is he that Condemneth? It is christ that died, yea rather that is risen again, who is even At the right hand of God, who also makes Intercession for us, Rom. 8.31, 32, 33, 34. His Resurrection giving abundant evidence of the Dignity of the Sacrifice of his Death,
2. That Gods Favour to us was to be obtained in This Way, namely, by the Death of Christ, is so clearly foretold in Isa. 53. that nothing can be more.
2. That God's Favour to us was to be obtained in This Way, namely, by the Death of christ, is so clearly foretold in Isaiah 53. that nothing can be more.
And the same was also Typified by the Paschal Lamb, by the Sacrifices, and by what the High-Priest did on the great Day of Atonement. Thus Christ did put away Sin by the Sacrifice of himself, Heb. 9.26.
And the same was also Typified by the Paschal Lamb, by the Sacrifices, and by what the High-Priest did on the great Day of Atonement. Thus christ did put away since by the Sacrifice of himself, Hebrew 9.26.
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and as an Agreement between God the Father, and the Son. Thus what was done against Jesus, is said to have been before determined by the Hand and Counsel of God. And Act. 2.23. the Jews are said to have taken Jesus, and by wicked hands to have crucified and slain him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and fore-knowledge of God.
and as an Agreement between God the Father, and the Son. Thus what was done against jesus, is said to have been before determined by the Hand and Counsel of God. And Act. 2.23. the jews Are said to have taken jesus, and by wicked hands to have Crucified and slave him, being Delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God.
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And as to the Agreement between God the Father and the Son, that the Son should do all this on our behalf, we read Isa. 53.10, 11. of the Lords bruising him and putting him to grief, and of making his Soul an offering for Sin, and that he should bear the Iniquities of many:
And as to the Agreement between God the Father and the Son, that the Son should do all this on our behalf, we read Isaiah 53.10, 11. of the lords bruising him and putting him to grief, and of making his Soul an offering for since, and that he should bear the Iniquities of many:
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Now the Declaration of the Sons Readiness to do all this, that so all might be effected that was agreed to by the Father to follow upon it, is expressed, Heb. 10.5. &c. Sacrifice and offering thou wouldst not,
Now the Declaration of the Sons Readiness to do all this, that so all might be effected that was agreed to by the Father to follow upon it, is expressed, Hebrew 10.5. etc. Sacrifice and offering thou Wouldst not,
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So that those men must be supposed to Delight in Contradiction, that can be bold and forward to object any thing against the manifest Evidence of all this.
So that those men must be supposed to Delight in Contradiction, that can be bold and forward to Object any thing against the manifest Evidence of all this.
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4thly, and lastly, The Scripture doth give us some Grounds, according to our weak measure of judging of the great and high things of God, whereupon we may observe the Fitness of all this,
4thly, and lastly, The Scripture does give us Some Grounds, according to our weak measure of judging of the great and high things of God, whereupon we may observe the Fitness of all this,
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That an Expiation in general was necessary, Mans Weakness to fulfil the Law doth seem to be one Reason, Rom. 8.3. What the Law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh;
That an Expiation in general was necessary, men Weakness to fulfil the Law does seem to be one Reason, Rom. 8.3. What the Law could not do, in that it was weak through the Flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful Flesh;
Or, (as the Expression for sin, NONLATINALPHABET, is otherwise expressed in the Margent of that Place) By a Sacrifice for sin he condemned sin in the flesh.
Or, (as the Expression for since,, is otherwise expressed in the Margin of that Place) By a Sacrifice for since he condemned since in the Flesh.
and therefore, a little before he left this World, he laid this Consideration before his Sorrowful Disciples to Comfort them, I go to prepare a Place for you, that where I am, there ye may be also.
and Therefore, a little before he left this World, he laid this Consideration before his Sorrowful Disciples to Comfort them, I go to prepare a Place for you, that where I am, there you may be also.
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Other Reasons may also be given in Explication of such Places as these, namely, That the Captain of our Salvation was to be made perfect through Sufferings; And, That Christ ought to have suffered these things,
Other Reasons may also be given in Explication of such Places as these, namely, That the Captain of our Salvation was to be made perfect through Sufferings; And, That christ ought to have suffered these things,
For, besides the Correspondence that cannot but be between what God hath Fore-told, and what doth come to pass, it may not be unfit to observe a Denotation in all this of Gods Ordinary Methods in dealing with the Sons of Men;
For, beside the Correspondence that cannot but be between what God hath Foretold, and what does come to pass, it may not be unfit to observe a Denotation in all this of God's Ordinary Methods in dealing with the Sons of Men;
And therefore, God having determined that those whom he purposed to Glorifie should, even in this respect, be Conformed to the Image of his Son, It was necessary that by Suffering he should be the First-born among many Brethren.
And Therefore, God having determined that those whom he purposed to glorify should, even in this respect, be Conformed to the Image of his Son, It was necessary that by Suffering he should be the Firstborn among many Brothers.
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For unto this matter doth St. Peter apply the Argument he fetcheth from what our Saviour suffered, 1 Pet. 2.21. Telling us that Hereunto we are called, because that Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an Example, that we should follow his steps:
For unto this matter does Saint Peter apply the Argument he Fetches from what our Saviour suffered, 1 Pet. 2.21. Telling us that Hereunto we Are called, Because that christ also suffered for us, leaving us an Exampl, that we should follow his steps:
and therein suffer for us, from what we read in the next Verse but one after my Text, That It behoved him in all things to be made like unto his Brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful High-Priest, in things pertaining to God, to make Reconciliation for the Sins of the people.
and therein suffer for us, from what we read in the next Verse but one After my Text, That It behooved him in all things to be made like unto his Brothers, that he might be a merciful and faithful High-Priest, in things pertaining to God, to make Reconciliation for the Sins of the people.
Upon these Two things I shall lay the main Stress of the matter, and consider them in such a way as may be most pertinent to the main Subject of my Text.
Upon these Two things I shall lay the main Stress of the matter, and Consider them in such a Way as may be most pertinent to the main Subject of my Text.
but that having those Affections that are Common to our nature, and in our nature having had a lively Sense and Experience of our Infirmities, We according to that infinite distance there is between the Incomprehensible and Self-sufficient God,
but that having those Affections that Are Common to our nature, and in our nature having had a lively Sense and Experience of our Infirmities, We according to that infinite distance there is between the Incomprehensible and Self-sufficient God,
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and our poor Defective and Polluted nature, might with the greater Assurance go to this Emmanuel, this God with us, to the Word that was made flesh and dwelt among us, and lay open all our wants before him, as the One Mediator between God and Men, the Man Christ Jesus.
and our poor Defective and Polluted nature, might with the greater Assurance go to this Emmanuel, this God with us, to the Word that was made Flesh and dwelled among us, and lay open all our Wants before him, as the One Mediator between God and Men, the Man christ jesus.
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though apprehended by us under differing Conceptions, which we call Justice, Mercy, Power, &c. are so far above our Comprehension, that when according to our Measure we endeavour to form such Notions of them as may be a sufficient Ground for our Trust and Confidence, without the lest Wavering,
though apprehended by us under differing Conceptions, which we call justice, Mercy, Power, etc. Are so Far above our Comprehension, that when according to our Measure we endeavour to from such Notions of them as may be a sufficient Ground for our Trust and Confidence, without the lest Wavering,
and do at last find it Impossible to have any firm Rest and assurance for the Soul, which can pretend to Exceed that Discovery we have of God in Christ.
and do At last find it Impossible to have any firm Rest and assurance for the Soul, which can pretend to Exceed that Discovery we have of God in christ.
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so in and through him we can only expect to find the Great God, who is Glorious in Holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders, to be propitious to us.
so in and through him we can only expect to find the Great God, who is Glorious in Holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders, to be propitious to us.
It is therefore our Happiness that we have an High-Priest, who having taken our Nature upon him, hath thereby brought what is Necessary for us to know of God to that Measure that we are able to reach to.
It is Therefore our Happiness that we have an High-Priest, who having taken our Nature upon him, hath thereby brought what is Necessary for us to know of God to that Measure that we Are able to reach to.
2. It behoved the Son of God to be made like unto his Brethren, that he might be a faithful High-Priest, in things pertaining to God, to make Reconciliation for the Sins of the People.
2. It behooved the Son of God to be made like unto his Brothers, that he might be a faithful High-Priest, in things pertaining to God, to make Reconciliation for the Sins of the People.
He having Undertaken to make Reconciliation, and by so doing to shew himself in a most eminent manner to be our High-Priest, and the Manner of this reconciliation being Agreed on between the Father and the Son,
He having Undertaken to make Reconciliation, and by so doing to show himself in a most eminent manner to be our High-Priest, and the Manner of this reconciliation being Agreed on between the Father and the Son,
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how could it be but that the only Happiness of Sinful and Miserable Men must depend upon the making of such a reconciliation as would be Effectual? How can we apprehend Christ to have been a Merciful High-Priest,
how could it be but that the only Happiness of Sinful and Miserable Men must depend upon the making of such a reconciliation as would be Effectual? How can we apprehend christ to have been a Merciful High-Priest,
that what we had need of, and what his undertaking the Office of Mediator did teach us to expect, might fully answer our Wants and our Expectation from it.
that what we had need of, and what his undertaking the Office of Mediator did teach us to expect, might Fully answer our Wants and our Expectation from it.
All the promises of God are in Christ Yea, and in him Amen. Every Declaration of the Favour and Love of God the Father to us, is to have its Completion through Christ, in whom as his beloved Son, he is well pleased, and in whom alone he is Propitious to us.
All the promises of God Are in christ Yea, and in him Amen. Every Declaration of the Favour and Love of God the Father to us, is to have its Completion through christ, in whom as his Beloved Son, he is well pleased, and in whom alone he is Propitious to us.
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In so much, that in the general, every Act of a truly Christian and lively Faith, by which we receive the Testimony of Christ, is a setting to our Seal that God is true;
In so much, that in the general, every Act of a truly Christian and lively Faith, by which we receive the Testimony of christ, is a setting to our Seal that God is true;
but to God, doth require) we are then taught to look upon God, as one that is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
but to God, does require) we Are then taught to look upon God, as one that is faithful and just to forgive us our Sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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seeing that it is impossible but that God should Accept what he hath freely declared, that he will accept on our behalf from him whom he hath appointed the Mediator between himself and us:
seeing that it is impossible but that God should Accept what he hath freely declared, that he will accept on our behalf from him whom he hath appointed the Mediator between himself and us:
So all this doth suppose that this Mediator doth faithfully perform what, as such, he undertakes to perform, in order that it may be Accepted of by God.
So all this does suppose that this Mediator does faithfully perform what, as such, he undertakes to perform, in order that it may be Accepted of by God.
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And therefore, seeing that the Holy Spirit of God in Scripture hath declared, That God hath set forth Christ to be a Propitiation through Faith in his Blood, to declare his Righteousness for the Remission of sins that are past, through the Forbearance of God:
And Therefore, seeing that the Holy Spirit of God in Scripture hath declared, That God hath Set forth christ to be a Propitiation through Faith in his Blood, to declare his Righteousness for the Remission of Sins that Are past, through the Forbearance of God:
For from what hath been said, and from the farther evidence of that Place (with which I will shut up this point) It pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;
For from what hath been said, and from the farther evidence of that Place (with which I will shut up this point) It pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell;
and (having made peace through the blood of his Cross) by him to reconcile all things to himself, it is put beyond all doubt that the Fathers Reconciling all things to Himself by the Son, was no otherwise in the purpose and decree of God practicable,
and (having made peace through the blood of his Cross) by him to reconcile all things to himself, it is put beyond all doubt that the Father's Reconciling all things to Himself by the Son, was not otherwise in the purpose and Decree of God practicable,
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In all this we may discern much, though we cannot reach to the whole, of that astonishing Wisdom and Goodness which is in the Scripture set forth to us, in that the eternal Son of God took upon him our nature, that in that Nature he might by Death deliver us from that Bondage to which we were subject through Fear of Death;
In all this we may discern much, though we cannot reach to the Whole, of that astonishing Wisdom and goodness which is in the Scripture Set forth to us, in that the Eternal Son of God took upon him our nature, that in that Nature he might by Death deliver us from that Bondage to which we were Subject through fear of Death;
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It was the Eternal Son of God, very God of very God, who when the fulness of time was come, was made of a Woman, was made under the Law: It was the Word which was made Flesh, and dwelt among us:
It was the Eternal Son of God, very God of very God, who when the fullness of time was come, was made of a Woman, was made under the Law: It was the Word which was made Flesh, and dwelled among us:
but as considered in an inseparable Conjunction with that Spirit of Holiness, according to which he was declared to be the Son of God with Power, by the Resurrection from the dead.
but as considered in an inseparable Conjunction with that Spirit of Holiness, according to which he was declared to be the Son of God with Power, by the Resurrection from the dead.
and gracious Redeemer, that thou should'st thus magnifie him, and that thou should'st set thine heart upon him? How should this give us such a deep sense of the great things of our Religion,
and gracious Redeemer, that thou Shouldst thus magnify him, and that thou Shouldst Set thine heart upon him? How should this give us such a deep sense of the great things of our Religion,
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How should this encrease our Humility, our hatred of Sin, our Gratitude, and an unfeigned Resolution of the most universal Obedience that we can possibly yield to the Faith, and to the Truth, and to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ!
How should this increase our Humility, our hatred of since, our Gratitude, and an unfeigned Resolution of the most universal obedience that we can possibly yield to the Faith, and to the Truth, and to the Gospel of our Lord jesus christ!
Who besides all the other Obligations he hath laid upon us to obey him, doth now more especially call upon us, not only to consider that Victory which through him we have over Death,
Who beside all the other Obligations he hath laid upon us to obey him, does now more especially call upon us, not only to Consider that Victory which through him we have over Death,
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Sin, and the condemning Power of the Law, but also to consider him as the Captain of our Salvation, giving us a signal instance by those sufferings he did voluntarily undergo, of that Obedience in which we must always be ready to imitate him, whatever the Tryals of it may be, that our Heavenly Father may think good to call us to;
since, and the condemning Power of the Law, but also to Consider him as the Captain of our Salvation, giving us a signal instance by those sufferings he did voluntarily undergo, of that obedience in which we must always be ready to imitate him, whatever the Trials of it may be, that our Heavenly Father may think good to call us to;
and that indispensably, if we expect any benefit by what he hath done and suffered. For so the Apostle tells us, Heb. 5.8, 9. That though he were a Son,
and that indispensably, if we expect any benefit by what he hath done and suffered. For so the Apostle tells us, Hebrew 5.8, 9. That though he were a Son,
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Which Obedience that we may ever judge our selves infinitely obliged to pay, and be heartily willing to pay it to the utmost, let us ever have in our thoughts what he hath suffered for us,
Which obedience that we may ever judge our selves infinitely obliged to pay, and be heartily willing to pay it to the utmost, let us ever have in our thoughts what he hath suffered for us,
as by a compendious way, and yet no less expressive of all those Bonds of duty which the Mercy we this day commemorate doth lay upon us, not permitting any Circumstance of it to want its due moments of weight, we may as from the joynt sense of all, be prevailed with to live as those that expect that Deliverance which our most compassionate Saviour hath by his own Death obtained for us.
as by a compendious Way, and yet no less expressive of all those Bonds of duty which the Mercy we this day commemorate does lay upon us, not permitting any Circumstance of it to want its due moments of weight, we may as from the joint sense of all, be prevailed with to live as those that expect that Deliverance which our most compassionate Saviour hath by his own Death obtained for us.
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