A sermon preach'd to the natives of the county of Dorset, residing in and about the cities of London and Westminster, at St. Mary Le Bowe, on Dec. 8, 1692, being the day of their anniversary feast by the Lord Bishop of Rochester.
as much as by Words a Thing so Wonderful can be express'd, the Glorious Manner of the first Miraculous Descending of the Holy Ghost, on the Apostles, and Primitive Disciples.
as much as by Words a Thing so Wondered can be expressed, the Glorious Manner of the First Miraculous Descending of the Holy Ghost, on the Apostles, and Primitive Disciples.
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A Miracle, that gave a perfect Confirmation to all that had been done before, from the Creation to that Day, towards the Establishing of the True Religion;
A Miracle, that gave a perfect Confirmation to all that had been done before, from the Creation to that Day, towards the Establishing of the True Religion;
Whilst the Standers-by of all Nations all marvelled; and when every one heard his own Language, they were all confounded; as well they might, to find all Mankind now going to be united into one Church by the same extraordinary Way, by which they were at first scatter'd into many Nations, by a Multiplicity of Languages, and Variety of Speech.
While the Standers by of all nations all marveled; and when every one herd his own Language, they were all confounded; as well they might, to find all Mankind now going to be united into one Church by the same extraordinary Way, by which they were At First scattered into many nations, by a multiplicity of Languages, and Variety of Speech.
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and in the third, and this fourth Chapter, an Account of St. Peter 's first Sermons to the People, who being come together out of all Countries to keep their Pentecost at Jerusalem, and there meeting with so unexpected an Event, were amazed to think what it should mean.
and in the third, and this fourth Chapter, an Account of Saint Peter is First Sermons to the People, who being come together out of all Countries to keep their Pentecost At Jerusalem, and there meeting with so unexpected an Event, were amazed to think what it should mean.
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St. Peter tells them, This is that which GOD had foretold should come to pass in the last Days, that is, according to their understanding of those Words, in the Age of the Messias. And from thence he goes on to prove to them out of their Scriptures, that this JESUS, whom they had now Crucified, was the Messias, both Lord and Christ.
Saint Peter tells them, This is that which GOD had foretold should come to pass in the last Days, that is, according to their understanding of those Words, in the Age of the Messias. And from thence he Goes on to prove to them out of their Scriptures, that this JESUS, whom they had now crucified, was the Messias, both Lord and christ.
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and the High Priest himself, than for an Unlearned Galilean and ignorant Fisherman to undertake. Yet this very Fisherman so manag'd this Weighty and Mysterious Subject;
and the High Priest himself, than for an Unlearned Galilean and ignorant Fisherman to undertake. Yet this very Fisherman so managed this Weighty and Mysterious Subject;
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such visible Demonstration, and Power; that the Meaness of his Person, and Trade of Life, soon ceas'd to be an Objection and against him, was so far from less'ning his Authority, that it became an unanswerable Proof of the Divinity of his Doctrine,
such visible Demonstration, and Power; that the Meaness of his Person, and Trade of Life, soon ceased to be an Objection and against him, was so Far from lessening his authority, that it became an unanswerable Proof of the Divinity of his Doctrine,
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Just before, they had been obstinate Unbelievers, perhaps Mockers of that Doctrine, whereof, just then in a Moment, they were compleatly furnish'd with Abilities to become Interpreters and Teachers to all Mankind.
Just before, they had been obstinate Unbelievers, perhaps Mockers of that Doctrine, whereof, just then in a Moment, they were completely furnished with Abilities to become Interpreters and Teachers to all Mankind.
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In my Text we have one remarkable Instance of the Blessed Spirit's coming down upon one of these first Assemblies of Christians, in such a marvellous Manner and Measure.
In my Text we have one remarkable Instance of the Blessed Spirit's coming down upon one of these First Assemblies of Christians, in such a marvellous Manner and Measure.
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with such an inspir'd Boldness, as became the Supernatural Commission, they had then receiv'd, to speak the Word of GOD; and a Boldness, that was justified by the Supernatural Works, which thenceforth accompanied their Speaking.
with such an inspired Boldness, as became the Supernatural Commission, they had then received, to speak the Word of GOD; and a Boldness, that was justified by the Supernatural Works, which thenceforth accompanied their Speaking.
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Secondly, That all the New Converts were of United Judgments and Affections. Not only the Apostles, but the Multitude of them that believ'd, were of one Heart, and one Soul.
Secondly, That all the New Converts were of United Judgments and Affections. Not only the Apostles, but the Multitude of them that believed, were of one Heart, and one Soul.
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Thirdly, That this inward Unity of Heart, and Soul, was outwardly demonstrated by a free, and mutual Communication of their Temporal Goods, and Possessions.
Thirdly, That this inward Unity of Heart, and Soul, was outwardly demonstrated by a free, and mutual Communication of their Temporal Goods, and Possessions.
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Now of these three immediate Consequences of this admirable Revelation, the first, which was their Speaking the Word of GOD with Boldness, I shall pass by at this time;
Now of these three immediate Consequences of this admirable Revelation, the First, which was their Speaking the Word of GOD with Boldness, I shall pass by At this time;
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than internal Unity of Mind? Where the Goods of the Soul are entirely Communicated, it is almost impossible that there should be an absolute engrossing of the Goods of Fortune;
than internal Unity of Mind? Where the Goods of the Soul Are entirely Communicated, it is almost impossible that there should be an absolute engrossing of the Goods of Fortune;
and conspire in the same Thoughts, and Desires, as if they had but one Soul. Whereas a Multitude, however composed, too commonly seems by its inconstant,
and conspire in the same Thoughts, and Desires, as if they had but one Soul. Whereas a Multitude, however composed, too commonly seems by its inconstant,
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In the Weakness, and Ignorance, or prejudicate Knowledge of a Multitude, how easily are the Seeds of Dissention and Contradiction sown? By the various Interests,
In the Weakness, and Ignorance, or prejudicate Knowledge of a Multitude, how Easily Are the Seeds of Dissension and Contradiction sown? By the various Interests,
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A Multitude therefore could never have been so united, had they not been a Multitude of Believers ▪ Nor then neither, had not the Holy Ghost, the Blessed Author of all Peace and Truth, inclined them to it:
A Multitude Therefore could never have been so united, had they not been a Multitude of Believers ▪ Nor then neither, had not the Holy Ghost, the Blessed Author of all Peace and Truth, inclined them to it:
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and the Son, GOD Blessed for ever, to inspire so great a Degree of Union into the Minds of all, whom it fill'd with its first Gifts, and Graces, and Benedictions.
and the Son, GOD Blessed for ever, to inspire so great a Degree of union into the Minds of all, whom it filled with its First Gifts, and Graces, and Benedictions.
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And, Beloved in our Lord and Saviour, this Heavenly Fruit of the Heavenly Spirit's being thus pour'd forth on the Primitive Christians, was not only intended,
And, beloved in our Lord and Saviour, this Heavenly Fruit of the Heavenly Spirit's being thus poured forth on the Primitive Christians, was not only intended,
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In those their more exalted and inspired Endowments, we must of necessity be defective, since we cannot have any the least proportion of their immediately-Divine Helps to acquire them;
In those their more exalted and inspired Endowments, we must of necessity be defective, since we cannot have any the least proportion of their immediately-Divine Helps to acquire them;
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But as for these their other good and gracious Dispositions, such as their Meekness, Self-Denial, Patience, Long-suffering, Forbearance of each others Frailties,
But as for these their other good and gracious Dispositions, such as their Meekness, Self-Denial, Patience, Long-suffering, Forbearance of each Others Frailties,
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Of all these, My Brethren, it was especially design'd that there should be a perpetual Succession deriv'd down on all, that succed them in the same Faith.
Of all these, My Brothers, it was especially designed that there should be a perpetual Succession derived down on all, that succeed them in the same Faith.
Wherefore, in the Name of GOD, let us all fix our Eyes, and our Hearts on that uncorrupt Original, of the first Christians Agreement in sound Doctrine,
Wherefore, in the Name of GOD, let us all fix our Eyes, and our Hearts on that uncorrupt Original, of the First Christians Agreement in found Doctrine,
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if any Bowels of Mercies, Fulfil ye my Joy, saith the Apostle, Phil. 2. 1. That you be like-minded, having the same Love, being of one Accord, of one Mind.
if any Bowels of mercies, Fulfil you my Joy, Says the Apostle, Philip 2. 1. That you be like-minded, having the same Love, being of one Accord, of one Mind.
and of that common Sense, and mutual Participation of Helps, Affections, and Comforts, that ought for ever to be maintain'd between all the Children of such a Mother, all the Members of such a Body.
and of that Common Sense, and mutual Participation of Helps, Affections, and Comforts, that ought for ever to be maintained between all the Children of such a Mother, all the Members of such a Body.
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and other such unanswerable Grounds of Persuasion ▪ But that which especially sets it home to us is this, That we see the Duty is practicable, we see it lively set forth in that Blessed Model which is given us in this fourth,
and other such unanswerable Grounds of Persuasion ▪ But that which especially sets it home to us is this, That we see the Duty is practicable, we see it lively Set forth in that Blessed Model which is given us in this fourth,
We see then, how when all the Apostles of Christ, and all our Lords own Disciples, attended the fulfilling of his own great Promise of sending the Holy Ghost, to Comfort them,
We see then, how when all the Apostles of christ, and all our lords own Disciples, attended the fulfilling of his own great Promise of sending the Holy Ghost, to Comfort them,
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Observe, I beseech you, in that first General Meeting of the whole Church, than which never any since was more Venerable, nor will be, till the last Day of General Judgment;
Observe, I beseech you, in that First General Meeting of the Whole Church, than which never any since was more Venerable, nor will be, till the last Day of General Judgement;
from whence all the Order and Beauty of all the Creatures proceeded; but sate upon each of their Heads, and over-spread their Minds, and enlarg'd their Hearts,
from whence all the Order and Beauty of all the Creatures proceeded; but sat upon each of their Heads, and overspread their Minds, and enlarged their Hearts,
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than that they were all united, with one accord, in one place: There was no one Consequence of that Revelation, which the same Holy Ghost thought fitter,
than that they were all united, with one accord, in one place: There was no one Consequence of that Revelation, which the same Holy Ghost Thought fitter,
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They continued stedfastly in the Apostles Doctrine, in Fellowship, in Breaking of Bread, and in Prayers. They continued daily with one accord in the Temple,
They continued steadfastly in the Apostles Doctrine, in Fellowship, in Breaking of Bred, and in Prayers. They continued daily with one accord in the Temple,
or in the several Houses at Jerusalem, where the Apostles had their Congregations: There they did eat their Meat, that is, their Spiritual Food in the Holy Communion,
or in the several Houses At Jerusalem, where the Apostles had their Congregations: There they did eat their Meat, that is, their Spiritual Food in the Holy Communion,
Fourthly, After they had thus broken that Heavenly Bread; and Eaten their Meat, their Bodily Meat probably in their Charitable Feasts, what follow'd but Gladness, and Singleness of Heart? Gladness, the sure Companion, at least in the end, of a single innocent Heart, endued with true Christian Simplicity;
Fourthly, After they had thus broken that Heavenly Bred; and Eaten their Meat, their Bodily Meat probably in their Charitable Feasts, what followed but Gladness, and Singleness of Heart? Gladness, the sure Companion, At least in the end, of a single innocent Heart, endued with true Christian Simplicity;
yet, notwithstanding that extraordinary effusion of the Holy Ghost upon them, they never intermitted, but exactly observ'd the ordinary Course of their Religious Duties.
yet, notwithstanding that extraordinary effusion of the Holy Ghost upon them, they never intermitted, but exactly observed the ordinary Course of their Religious Duties.
And for this they resorted daily to the Temple: Which though they consider'd now as having lost all its Typical Sanctity, by the renting of the Veil at the Death of Christ;
And for this they resorted daily to the Temple: Which though they considered now as having lost all its Typical Sanctity, by the renting of the Veil At the Death of christ;
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but therefore, the rather, they frequented the Service of GOD, according to their accustomed Manner. They continued daily, to shew the unwearied Fervor, and stated Regularity of their Piety.
but Therefore, the rather, they frequented the Service of GOD, according to their accustomed Manner. They continued daily, to show the unwearied Fervor, and stated Regularity of their Piety.
if any such thing, as a Holy Catholick Church, whereof surely the proud Boastings, and false Pretences of Rome cannot wholly abolish the thing it self;
if any such thing, as a Holy Catholic Church, whereof surely the proud Boastings, and false Pretences of Room cannot wholly Abolah the thing it self;
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then there is no manner of Question, but the largest Measures of Grace will be Communicated to our Souls, in these Publick Offices of Prayer, and Praise, which at once,
then there is no manner of Question, but the Largest Measures of Grace will be Communicated to our Souls, in these Public Offices of Prayer, and Praise, which At once,
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and Worship, there presently succeeded a like Harmony of Good Works: They all practis'd a general Distribution, and Participation of each others Earthly Riches, and Possessions:
and Worship, there presently succeeded a like Harmony of Good Works: They all practised a general Distribution, and Participation of each Others Earthly Riches, and Possessions:
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as this of the Apostles, and Primitive Disciples, there had before some Shadows and Footsteps appear'd in the Practise of some Men of other Religions, both among the Jews and the Gentils.
as this of the Apostles, and Primitive Disciples, there had before Some Shadows and Footsteps appeared in the practice of Some Men of other Religions, both among the jews and the Gentiles.
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Among the Jews, such a Communication of all things was, in great part, used by that Sect which they call'd Essens, towards Men of their own way of Discipline.
Among the jews, such a Communication of all things was, in great part, used by that Sect which they called Essens, towards Men of their own Way of Discipline.
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They therefore Cultivated especially that kind of Friendly Life, which they called NONLATINALPHABET, that signifies the same with the Phrase in my Text, of having all things common.
They Therefore Cultivated especially that kind of Friendly Life, which they called, that signifies the same with the Phrase in my Text, of having all things Common.
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So that in Truth the Divine Efficacy of the Christian Faith, in its first beginnings, was scarce ever more illustrated in any thing than in this, that it first undertook to convince the Jews;
So that in Truth the Divine Efficacy of the Christian Faith, in its First beginnings, was scarce ever more illustrated in any thing than in this, that it First undertook to convince the jews;
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and could bring so many of them so speedily from the most stiff-necked Arrogance, and narrow-handed Austerity, to the greatest Humility and Generosity, that ever Mankind was acquainted with.
and could bring so many of them so speedily from the most Stiffnecked Arrogance, and narrow-handed Austerity, to the greatest Humility and Generosity, that ever Mankind was acquainted with.
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and of such Things, as might Lawfully be used in common. But all Fellowship with the unfruitful Works of Darkness, all Imagination of partaking in unlawful things, they universally condemned; and their practise was accordingly.
and of such Things, as might Lawfully be used in Common. But all Fellowship with the unfruitful Works of Darkness, all Imagination of partaking in unlawful things, they universally condemned; and their practice was accordingly.
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They restrained themselves, and taught us, to abstain not only from the real Guilt, but from the very appearance of Evil. They utterly abhorred the least suspicion of Licentiousness, under a pretence of Christian Freedom:
They restrained themselves, and taught us, to abstain not only from the real Gilded, but from the very appearance of Evil. They utterly abhorred the least suspicion of Licentiousness, under a pretence of Christian Freedom:
Secondly, As their Liberal Distribution of their Temporal Inheritances, for the Relief of those among them, that wanted, did flow from the most Divine Principle of Christian Love,
Secondly, As their Liberal Distribution of their Temporal Inheritances, for the Relief of those among them, that wanted, did flow from the most Divine Principle of Christian Love,
and Tenderness towards all their Brethren of the same Faith, and Communion; so it was at the same time accompanied with an unconfined Good-will, an open-hearted Kindness,
and Tenderness towards all their Brothers of the same Faith, and Communion; so it was At the same time accompanied with an unconfined Goodwill, an open-hearted Kindness,
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Thirdly, This free dispensing of their Goods and Possessions, that was then made by the Able to sustain the Unable and Afflicted, was far from being intended to cherish the Laziness, or to encourage the Negligence,
Thirdly, This free dispensing of their Goods and Possessions, that was then made by the Able to sustain the Unable and Afflicted, was Far from being intended to cherish the Laziness, or to encourage the Negligence,
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that with more Leasure, and Freedom from Worldly Cares, and Diversions, they might attend the most important Business of saving Souls, and spreading the Everlasting Gospel.
that with more Leisure, and Freedom from Worldly Cares, and Diversions, they might attend the most important Business of Saving Souls, and spreading the Everlasting Gospel.
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These, My Brethren, were the only, or the principal Ends of the first Christians having all things common: Ends very different from those of the Monastical Life,
These, My Brothers, were the only, or the principal Ends of the First Christians having all things Common: Ends very different from those of the Monastical Life,
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Rather we must endeavour to resemble them in their real Virtues, and solid Excellencies, and in carrying on the Work of GOD, by doing all the Good we can in this World, as they did.
Rather we must endeavour to resemble them in their real Virtues, and solid Excellencies, and in carrying on the Work of GOD, by doing all the Good we can in this World, as they did.
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Fourthly, It is observable, that of the Goods and Estates of the first Christians, thus brought as Free-Will-Offerings into one Common Treasury, the Disposition was ordered with great Prudence, Equity, and Piety;
Fourthly, It is observable, that of the Goods and Estates of the First Christians, thus brought as Freewill offerings into one Common Treasury, the Disposition was ordered with great Prudence, Equity, and Piety;
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and Misery, that was undoubtedly one of the most Christian Offices then, to relieve the Indigent, to comfort the Distressed, to provide for the Widows, Orphans, Captives, Aged, and Infirm.
and Misery, that was undoubtedly one of the most Christian Offices then, to relieve the Indigent, to Comfort the Distressed, to provide for the Widows, Orphans, Captives, Aged, and Infirm.
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However, this we are sure of, so highly did the first Planters of Christianity, in their time, value such common Works of Compassion and Bounty, performed in a right Evangelical Method.
However, this we Are sure of, so highly did the First Planters of Christianity, in their time, valve such Common Works of Compassion and Bounty, performed in a right Evangelical Method.
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And indeed it is wonderful to consider, almost incredible to tell, how great Advantages the Gospel obtained, in its first setting forth, by the Merciful, Charitable,
And indeed it is wondered to Consider, almost incredible to tell, how great Advantages the Gospel obtained, in its First setting forth, by the Merciful, Charitable,
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using their own things so moderately themselves, as if they had belonged to others; only shewing them to be their own, by their readiness of giving them to others:
using their own things so moderately themselves, as if they had belonged to Others; only showing them to be their own, by their readiness of giving them to Others:
There is their publick owning of Religion, and Zeal for GOD's Worship. The third, That they sold their Goods and Possessions, and distributed them to all Men, as every Man had need:
There is their public owning of Religion, and Zeal for GOD's Worship. The third, That they sold their Goods and Possessions, and distributed them to all Men, as every Man had need:
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And, My Brethren, this their abundant Goodness and Benignity, this sweet-smelling Sacrifice to GOD, this most delectable Savour among Men, this best-hallowed Incense that ever was seen on Earth,
And, My Brothers, this their abundant goodness and Benignity, this sweet-smelling Sacrifice to GOD, this most delectable Savour among Men, this best-hallowed Incense that ever was seen on Earth,
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or rose up towards Heaven, continued to adorn, and perfume the whole Christian Name for several Ages, their irreconcileable Enemies themselves being Witnesses.
or rose up towards Heaven, continued to adorn, and perfume the Whole Christian Name for several Ages, their Irreconcilable Enemies themselves being Witnesses.
and to attempt the subversion of Christianity by copying after the Christians themselves, in those very Methods, by which it had grown so formidable to their false Gods ▪ He more especially by Name Recommended two or three of those Laudable Practices among Christians to their Studious Imitation.
and to attempt the subversion of Christianity by copying After the Christians themselves, in those very Methods, by which it had grown so formidable to their false God's ▪ He more especially by Name Recommended two or three of those Laudable Practices among Christians to their Studious Imitation.
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A plain Confession in Commendation of the first Christians Beneficence, extorted by the force of Truth, from the spitefully impious Pen of the Apostate himself.
A plain Confessi in Commendation of the First Christians Beneficence, extorted by the force of Truth, from the spitefully impious Pen of the Apostate himself.
But till then, with the same Coelestial Arms of Genuine Doctrine at first delivered, and the same prevailing Power of Miraculous Works at first bestowed, they converted or confounded their Enemies:
But till then, with the same Celestial Arms of Genuine Doctrine At First Delivered, and the same prevailing Power of Miraculous Works At First bestowed, they converted or confounded their Enemies:
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So they lived, as looking on themselves to be parts of the same Christian Family, Children of the same Heavenly Father, Members of the same Spiritual Body;
So they lived, as looking on themselves to be parts of the same Christian Family, Children of the same Heavenly Father, Members of the same Spiritual Body;
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since by the Fundamental Privileges of their holy Profession, they had so many other, so many greater things in common: One common Faith in one common Creator, Redeemer, and Comforter; one Communion of Saints;
since by the Fundamental Privileges of their holy Profession, they had so many other, so many greater things in Common: One Common Faith in one Common Creator, Redeemer, and Comforter; one Communion of Saints;
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one Hope of the common Salvation. By these irresistible Ways, and Instruments, My Beloved Brethren, was the Lord pleas'd to found, and amplifie the Christian Church;
one Hope of the Common Salvation. By these irresistible Ways, and Instruments, My beloved Brothers, was the Lord pleased to found, and amplify the Christian Church;
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Whatever now of all this is absolutely inimitable, and never to be copied after by us, either by reason of the distance of Times and Places; or Customs of Nations changed;
Whatever now of all this is absolutely inimitable, and never to be copied After by us, either by reason of the distance of Times and Places; or Customs of nations changed;
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But whatever of it is imitable, and may again be applyed to our Circumstances, that we should make the Object of our Zealous Studies, and Devout Emulations.
But whatever of it is imitable, and may again be applied to our circumstances, that we should make the Object of our Zealous Studies, and Devout Emulations.
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Though for our comfort and encouragement, He, in his infinite Mercy, has declared, That what part or portion soever of it we distribute in a right manner, to whomsoever it be,
Though for our Comfort and encouragement, He, in his infinite Mercy, has declared, That what part or portion soever of it we distribute in a right manner, to whomsoever it be,
But now all things are again become peculiar and several, and seem to return to their old Boundaries of Meum, & Tuum, with us as with the rest of Mankind;
But now all things Are again become peculiar and several, and seem to return to their old Boundaries of Meum, & Tuum, with us as with the rest of Mankind;
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Yet still I must say, that among Christians, such as are so indeed, and not only in Name, some part of those things, which are most a Mans own, are to be so dispensed,
Yet still I must say, that among Christians, such as Are so indeed, and not only in Name, Some part of those things, which Are most a men own, Are to be so dispensed,
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No Man can deny, but as to the Country, whence we all have sprung, our Lot has fallen to be born in a pleasant, and fruitful Place: And I am confident, many that hear me this Day, have there also a goodly Inheritance; and many,
No Man can deny, but as to the Country, whence we all have sprung, our Lot has fallen to be born in a pleasant, and fruitful Place: And I am confident, many that hear me this Day, have there also a goodly Inheritance; and many,
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as Members also of the same Political Body and Country, to extend your pious and charitable Assistance towards the distressed and indigent Natives of the same Country:
as Members also of the same Political Body and Country, to extend your pious and charitable Assistance towards the distressed and indigent Natives of the same Country:
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