It is an old Question amongst the learned Moralists, which of the two Estates is most entangled with dangers and difficulties? the great cry is out upon Prosperity, who by her killing Smiles, treacherous Enchantments,
It is an old Question among the learned Moralists, which of the two Estates is most entangled with dangers and difficulties? the great cry is out upon Prosperity, who by her killing Smiles, treacherous Enchantments,
She basely betrays the Fort by letting the Enemy in at a Postern, and easily conquers those daring Heroes who never turned their backs of visible danger:
She basely betrays the Fort by letting the Enemy in At a Postern, and Easily conquers those daring Heroes who never turned their backs of visible danger:
when once He grew Great, and was fleshed with a miraculous victory over the mighty Kings of Midian, the same man was not the same; for he abused his prosperous fortune,
when once He grew Great, and was fleshed with a miraculous victory over the mighty Kings of Midian, the same man was not the same; for he abused his prosperous fortune,
and made him an Ephod of the Ear-rings taken in spoil, and put it in His City Ophrah, and all Israel went a whoring after it, which thing became a snare to Gideon and his house. Thus one bewitching Dalilah subdued the invincible Sampson, when all other Arts and Arms of Palestine could neither withstand, no,
and made him an Ephod of the Earrings taken in spoil, and put it in His city Ophrah, and all Israel went a whoring After it, which thing became a snare to gideon and his house. Thus one bewitching Delilah subdued the invincible Sampson, when all other Arts and Arms of Palestine could neither withstand, no,
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for living in all ease and pleasure, and having no manner of Enemies, but those most deadly ones of his own house, his False Friends, he unadvisedly suffer'd them in his Old declining Age to tempt him to Idolatry. To add no more, Israel in general who found the land of Egypt, that house of Bondage and hardship, a wholesome School of Vertue, made the blessed Land of Canaan a Nourse of all Vices, a mere Land of forgetfulness; which Moses the Man of GOD here having a clear prospect of, he lays in early caution against it in these words, — When thou shalt have eaten,
for living in all ease and pleasure, and having no manner of Enemies, but those most deadly ones of his own house, his False Friends, he unadvisedly suffered them in his Old declining Age to tempt him to Idolatry. To add no more, Israel in general who found the land of Egypt, that house of Bondage and hardship, a wholesome School of Virtue, made the blessed Land of Canaan a Nurse of all Vices, a mere Land of forgetfulness; which Moses the Man of GOD Here having a clear prospect of, he lays in early caution against it in these words, — When thou shalt have eaten,
1. To forget the LORD, imports in general, to contemn the power of Religion, and with that old Fool, to say in ones heart, there is no GOD, no Judge, or Judgment to come;
1. To forget the LORD, imports in general, to contemn the power of Religion, and with that old Fool, to say in ones heart, there is no GOD, no Judge, or Judgement to come;
to put ones trust and confidence in Creatures or Idols, the works of God's, or of Mens hands, more then the Creator, and cast his Commandments behind ones back, as if he owed no duty either to God or Man:
to put ones trust and confidence in Creatures or Idols, the works of God's, or of Men's hands, more then the Creator, and cast his commandments behind ones back, as if he owed no duty either to God or Man:
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and the sinful Lusts of the Flesh, that GOD is not in all his ferious thoughts, that is, not in one of them All; but he lives and dies an Atheist, Epicure, Idolater,
and the sinful Lustiest of the Flesh, that GOD is not in all his serious thoughts, that is, not in one of them All; but he lives and die an Atheist, Epicure, Idolater,
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and truly thankful for his past or present Mercies, and Deliverances; not to lay them to heart, and call them to mind: not to suffer them to have their proper effect upon us,
and truly thankful for his past or present mercies, and Deliverances; not to lay them to heart, and call them to mind: not to suffer them to have their proper Effect upon us,
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who led them through the Wilderness, and fought all their battels for them, drowning some of their Enemies in the depth of the Sea, and routing all others at Land, and planted them in a good Land, in another Paradice; even the Land of Promise; a Land of Corn, Wine, and Oyl, a Land flowing with Rivers of Milk and Brooks of Honey. For them to Rebel and lift up their heel against Him merely out of wantonness, and too much Peace and Plenty, were beyond all Parallel, if not all Pardon also;
who led them through the Wilderness, and fought all their battles for them, drowning Some of their Enemies in the depth of the Sea, and routing all Others At Land, and planted them in a good Land, in Another Paradise; even the Land of Promise; a Land of Corn, Wine, and Oil, a Land flowing with rivers of Milk and Brooks of Honey. For them to Rebel and lift up their heel against Him merely out of wantonness, and too much Peace and Plenty, were beyond all Parallel, if not all Pardon also;
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for, as the Royal Prophet observes, the merciful and gracious LORD, hath so done his marvellous works, that they ought to be had in Remembrance. And therefore,
for, as the Royal Prophet observes, the merciful and gracious LORD, hath so done his marvellous works, that they ought to be had in Remembrance. And Therefore,
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3. And Lastly, To discover the full strength and force of the Caution, we must fly to that usual figure in Rhetorick, whereby much more is implied then is expressed, like that of the Prophet, Can a Woman forget her sucking Child,
3. And Lastly, To discover the full strength and force of the Caution, we must fly to that usual figure in Rhetoric, whereby much more is implied then is expressed, like that of the Prophet, Can a Woman forget her sucking Child,
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the sweet singer of Israel wisheth his curious right hand useless, and his graceful Tongue disabled from chanting any more Hallelujahs to his Harp, if (instead of forgetting) He doth not prefer Jerusalem's distress above his own chiefest Delight and Joy.
the sweet singer of Israel wishes his curious right hand useless, and his graceful Tongue disabled from chanting any more Hallelujahs to his Harp, if (instead of forgetting) He does not prefer Jerusalem's distress above his own chiefest Delight and Joy.
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strongest obligations imaginable, to praise and glorifie his holy Name, and that not in Word and Tongue only, saying GOD be thanked, the LORD be praised; (though that sounds well) but indeed and in Truth also, as that dying Roman said to his Friend, Quae voluerit meminisse, quae mandaverit exequi.
Strongest obligations imaginable, to praise and Glorify his holy Name, and that not in Word and Tongue only, saying GOD be thanked, the LORD be praised; (though that sounds well) but indeed and in Truth also, as that dying Roman said to his Friend, Quae voluerit Meminisse, Quae mandaverit exequi.
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and Kicked against her Feeder, and most shamefully forgot the Lord her Redemer, appears by the Writings of the Prophets, as a Cloud of Witnesses, as also by those stupendious Showers of Judgments which fell upon them, according to the Predictions of those Prophets; and lastly by their utter Extirpation,
and Kicked against her Feeder, and most shamefully forgotten the Lord her Redeemer, appears by the Writings of the prophets, as a Cloud of Witnesses, as also by those stupendious Showers of Judgments which fell upon them, according to the Predictions of those prophets; and lastly by their utter Extirpation,
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For to this day they are under a Curse, they are Vagabonds over all the Earth, they are no People, they have no Laws or Government, no King in Israel, neither God nor Man.
For to this day they Are under a Curse, they Are Vagabonds over all the Earth, they Are no People, they have no Laws or Government, no King in Israel, neither God nor Man.
Which things happened unto them for Ensamples (says St. Paul ) and are written, that is, left upon Record Chiefly, for our Admonition upon whom the Ends of the World are come.
Which things happened unto them for Ensamples (Says Saint Paul) and Are written, that is, left upon Record Chiefly, for our Admonition upon whom the Ends of the World Are come.
lest our Iniquity also should be our Ruine; I proceed, 2ly. To back and Inforce this seasonable Caution with some proper Arguments or Confiderations, that it may make the deeper Impression upon all our Spirits. And,
lest our Iniquity also should be our Ruin; I proceed, 2ly. To back and Enforce this seasonable Caution with Some proper Arguments or Considerations, that it may make the Deeper Impression upon all our Spirits. And,
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1. Consider we that by forgetting GOD and growing careless of his Laws in the midst of our temporal Felicities, we provoke the best Friend we have to become our professed Enemy.
1. Consider we that by forgetting GOD and growing careless of his Laws in the midst of our temporal Felicities, we provoke the best Friend we have to become our professed Enemy.
They are more False Prophets then Balaam himself, who would stretch the Words of his Parable to signifie, that GOD doth not behold, but Connive at all manner of Iniquity in the beloved Jacob, because he saw none there at that time, that cried loud enough for Speedy and Publick Vengeance, which is the undoubted meaning of that Place. No;
They Are more False prophets then balaam himself, who would stretch the Words of his Parable to signify, that GOD does not behold, but Connive At all manner of Iniquity in the Beloved Jacob, Because he saw none there At that time, that cried loud enough for Speedy and Public Vengeance, which is the undoubted meaning of that Place. No;
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as he had found by woful Experience, if he had not carefully washed them away with his own Penitent Tears, more Richly Influenced with his Redeemers Blood. St. Peter was a Man of Undaunted Courage,
as he had found by woeful Experience, if he had not carefully washed them away with his own Penitent Tears, more Richly Influenced with his Redeemer's Blood. Saint Peter was a Man of Undaunted Courage,
and that with an Oath, saying, I know not the Man. Israel was once GODS Elect peculiar People of all others, Engraven upon the Palms of his Hands, and kept as the Apple of his Eye, (so tender he was of them) but all this while their Sins were written with a Pen of Iron, and the point of a Diamond, saith the Prophet, to shew that the Memory of them was lasting,
and that with an Oath, saying, I know not the Man. Israel was once GOD'S Elect peculiar People of all Others, Engraven upon the Palms of his Hands, and kept as the Apple of his Eye, (so tender he was of them) but all this while their Sins were written with a Pen of Iron, and the point of a Diamond, Says the Prophet, to show that the Memory of them was lasting,
such as Pestilence and Famine, Blasting and Mildew, the Sword, the Fiery Serpents, the Heavens sometimes as Iron, the Earth as Brass. Because my People hath forgotten me, I will scatter them as with an East-Wind before the Enemy;
such as Pestilence and Famine, Blasting and Mildew, the Sword, the Fiery Serpents, the Heavens sometime as Iron, the Earth as Brass. Because my People hath forgotten me, I will scatter them as with an East wind before the Enemy;
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I will Rent the Cawl of their hearts, and Devour them like a Lyon, saith the LORD, Hos. 13. All this to that Beloved People. So that however Vain Men may fancy, that their being of the Number of GODS Elect, and in a State of Grace, is a sufficient Patent or Priviledge to excuse their Sins,
I will Rend the Cawl of their hearts, and Devour them like a lion, Says the LORD, Hos. 13. All this to that beloved People. So that however Vain Men may fancy, that their being of the Number of GOD'S Elect, and in a State of Grace, is a sufficient Patent or Privilege to excuse their Sins,
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yet the Case is clear that they deceive themselves herein, although they be (if 'twere possible) of the very Elect. For be he Jew or Christian, be he Saint or Angel, that Forgets his GOD, he thereby Forfeits his Favour and Friendship,
yet the Case is clear that they deceive themselves herein, although they be (if 'twere possible) of the very Elect. For be he Jew or Christian, be he Saint or Angel, that Forgets his GOD, he thereby Forfeits his Favour and Friendship,
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Only the Noble and Rational Creature that calls himself Man, in this exceeds the very Beasts that Perish: That he is sometimes Ingrateful to his own Kind, oftner to his King, but most of all to his most Gracious GOD.
Only the Noble and Rational Creature that calls himself Man, in this exceeds the very Beasts that Perish: That he is sometime Ingrateful to his own Kind, oftener to his King, but most of all to his most Gracious GOD.
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Insomuch that the Almighty doth, as it were, Challenge the whole Creation to Match or Vie with his Unworthyness, Isa. 1. Hear O, Heavens, and give ear O Earth! for the LORD hath spoken;
Insomuch that the Almighty does, as it were, Challenge the Whole Creation to Match or Vie with his Unworthiness, Isaiah 1. Hear Oh, Heavens, and give ear Oh Earth! for the LORD hath spoken;
but let it not be told in Gath, nor published in the Streets of Askelon, that we should ever deserve that unnatural Brand and most odieus Name of Ingrateful Christians.
but let it not be told in Gaza, nor published in the Streets of Ashkelon, that we should ever deserve that unnatural Brand and most odieus Name of Ingrateful Christians.
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3. Consider the Ʋncertainty of our present happiness and Halcyon Days of Peace and Plenty. For GOD lets no Leases for Lives in dispensing his Temporal Blessings:
3. Consider the Ʋncertainty of our present happiness and Halcyon Days of Peace and Plenty. For GOD lets no Leases for Lives in dispensing his Temporal Blessings:
nay, the Sun is oft sequester'd of his Noon day Glory by a little Cloud appearing first like a Mans hand, but afterwards shewing it self to be more like the Hand of him who sometimes makes Darkness his Pavilion, though he ever dwells in in accessible Light.
nay, the Sun is oft sequestered of his Noon day Glory by a little Cloud appearing First like a men hand, but afterwards showing it self to be more like the Hand of him who sometime makes Darkness his Pavilion, though he ever dwells in in accessible Light.
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For there is seldom one Sun-shine day of Peace, but a Cloud rises in the midst on't, from whence the Thunder and Lightning of Fatal Wars breaks out of a sudden;
For there is seldom one Sunshine day of Peace, but a Cloud rises in the midst oned, from whence the Thunder and Lightning of Fatal Wars breaks out of a sudden;
however Night is drawing on, and will at length overtake us, and then all our Joys and Comforts will suffer a more continued Interruption, perhaps be totally Eclipsed by Trouble and Misery.
however Night is drawing on, and will At length overtake us, and then all our Joys and Comforts will suffer a more continued Interruption, perhaps be totally Eclipsed by Trouble and Misery.
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Nulla sors longa &, dolor est voluptas invicem cedunt, brevior voluptas, says the excellent Tragedian; no condition of Life here, not the best is fixed and immutable:
Nulla sors Longam &, dolour est voluptas invicem cedunt, Brevior voluptas, Says the excellent Tragedian; no condition of Life Here, not the best is fixed and immutable:
Beloved, our Memories are treacherous indeed, if we have quite forgotten the severe Discipline GOD hath of late Years exercised upon this City, and this Sinful Nation, Chiefly by the devouring Sword, the Raging Pestilence, and the Consuming Fire; for all which we ought to lay our hands upon our Mouths, and acknowledg them as just Judgments upon us for our forgetting GOD in the midst of our Jollity.
beloved, our Memories Are treacherous indeed, if we have quite forgotten the severe Discipline GOD hath of late years exercised upon this city, and this Sinful nation, Chiefly by the devouring Sword, the Raging Pestilence, and the Consuming Fire; for all which we ought to lay our hands upon our Mouths, and acknowledge them as just Judgments upon us for our forgetting GOD in the midst of our Jollity.
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Those Storms (through Mercy) are at present over, and we in a very great Calm; we enjoy more Temporal Felicities (if we would see it) then even heart could wish, as the Psalmist speaks;
Those Storms (through Mercy) Are At present over, and we in a very great Cam; we enjoy more Temporal Felicities (if we would see it) then even heart could wish, as the Psalmist speaks;
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GOD hath marveluosly turned our great Captivity long ago, as the Rivers in the South: He hath ever since given us Beauty for Ashes, The Oyl of Joy for Sorrow,
GOD hath marveluosly turned our great Captivity long ago, as the rivers in the South: He hath ever since given us Beauty for Ashes, The Oil of Joy for Sorrow,
if nothing but a Furnace will melt us into Tears, and purge away our Dross and Follies, (wretched Dust as we are!) into the Furnace we must go again even until seven times: The Scene will certainly alter in a Moment, the Wheel of things turn quite round, and the end of our sorrows, be far worse then the beginning.
if nothing but a Furnace will melt us into Tears, and purge away our Dross and Follies, (wretched Dust as we Are!) into the Furnace we must go again even until seven times: The Scene will Certainly altar in a Moment, the Wheel of things turn quite round, and the end of our sorrows, be Far Worse then the beginning.
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Then let not the Pride of thine Heart deceive thee, O Man, and say not thou, who shall disturb me when I am at rest in my Possessions, or Transgressions; for though thou exalt thy self as an Eagle, and set thy Nest among the Stars,
Then let not the Pride of thine Heart deceive thee, Oh Man, and say not thou, who shall disturb me when I am At rest in my Possessions, or Transgressions; for though thou exalt thy self as an Eagl, and Set thy Nest among the Stars,
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yet thence will I bring thee down saith the LORD Obad. v. 4. 4. Consider the many solemn Vows and Promises we offered up to GOD in our distress, to make our Prayers for deliverance effectual and succesful;
yet thence will I bring thee down Says the LORD Obadiah v. 4. 4. Consider the many solemn Vows and Promises we offered up to GOD in our distress, to make our Prayers for deliverance effectual and successful;
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for they will all be required at our hands, as so many further Obligations we freely laid upon our selves, not to forget the LORD in the day of our Rejoycing.
for they will all be required At our hands, as so many further Obligations we freely laid upon our selves, not to forget the LORD in the day of our Rejoicing.
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It is the Natural effect of Adversity to make Men consider, and grow Wiser: To come to themselves, to their right Wits, like the Prodigal reduced to his last husk. No Lectures of Morality make such Impression,
It is the Natural Effect of Adversity to make Men Consider, and grow Wiser: To come to themselves, to their right Wits, like the Prodigal reduced to his last husk. No Lectures of Morality make such Impression,
as those that are back'd with the Rod of Affliction; no Law compels and forces its own Execution, like that of Necessity, which makes us say proverbially, that hath no Law against it.
as those that Are backed with the Rod of Affliction; no Law compels and forces its own Execution, like that of Necessity, which makes us say proverbially, that hath not Law against it.
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I remember Lactantius observes well that the very Pagans themselves when Scourged with depopulating Wars, Contagious Diseases, unusual droughts, great Rains, Inundations, Storms, Hurricans,
I Remember Lactantius observes well that the very Pagans themselves when Scourged with depopulating Wars, Contagious Diseases, unusual droughts, great Rains, Inundations, Storms, Hurricanes,
as the most powerful Argument of his Petition, beseeching Men for GODS sake to have pitty and Compassion on Him. But then (as he goes on) postquàm metus deser uit &c. So soon as ever they are well rid of that danger, Fear,
as the most powerful Argument of his Petition, beseeching Men for GOD'S sake to have pity and Compassion on Him. But then (as he Goes on) postquàm metus desert uit etc. So soon as ever they Are well rid of that danger, fear,
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or Misery, they return in whole Shoals to the CONƲENTICLES of their Idol Gods, and Sacrifice all the time of their Prosperity to them; Lact. Lib. 2. Divin. Instit.
or Misery, they return in Whole Shoals to the CONƲENTICLES of their Idol God's, and Sacrifice all the time of their Prosperity to them; Lactantius Lib. 2. Divine. Institutio
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I might bring in the Merchant in a Storm, who will offer freely even to half, nay all his Estate to Charitable uses (rather then fail) provided he may have his Life for a prey:
I might bring in the Merchant in a Storm, who will offer freely even to half, nay all his Estate to Charitable uses (rather then fail) provided he may have his Life for a prey:
but when that danger is once over and he got safe a Shore, he forfeits his Vow, and cheats his GOD, by making some three-penny Largess or pitiful Alms to serve the turn.
but when that danger is once over and he god safe a Shore, he forfeits his Voelli, and cheats his GOD, by making Some threepenny Largess or pitiful Alms to serve the turn.
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when the Disease grows upon him, and begins to prey upon his Vitals, insomuch that his ablest Physicians halt between two opinions, whether he will Live,
when the Disease grows upon him, and begins to prey upon his Vitals, insomuch that his Ablest Physicians halt between two opinions, whither he will Live,
Oh! what Sighs and Groans are fetcht from the very bottom of his Heart! what earnest Prayers, what loud indefatigable Expostulations proceed out of his Mouth! what an importunate Suit doth he present before the Throne of Grace, that he may be spared a little, little while, and have space to Repent before he go hence, and be no more seen!
Oh! what Sighs and Groans Are fetched from the very bottom of his Heart! what earnest Prayers, what loud indefatigable Expostulations proceed out of his Mouth! what an importunate Suit does he present before the Throne of Grace, that he may be spared a little, little while, and have Molle to repent before he go hence, and be no more seen!
what Golden Promises doth he freely pass, what warm Protestations doth he make of his speedy Conversion! Oh that I could but escape this one approaching Fiery Fit! I would most certainly become a New Man; I would Correct the dangerous Errors of my Ways, Contemn the little Lusts and Vanities of the World,
what Golden Promises does he freely pass, what warm Protestations does he make of his speedy Conversion! O that I could but escape this one approaching Fiery Fit! I would most Certainly become a New Man; I would Correct the dangerous Errors of my Ways, Contemn the little Lustiest and Vanities of the World,
I am ashamed to tell you, but rather refer it to your own daily and sad Experience. Yet thus much I must needs say, that if after all this, he Relapse into his former wicked Life, he is Ʋnjust, as well as Ingrateful to his GOD,
I am ashamed to tell you, but rather refer it to your own daily and sad Experience. Yet thus much I must needs say, that if After all this, he Relapse into his former wicked Life, he is Ʋnjust, as well as Ingrateful to his GOD,
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and Gallantry, whereas they belong to a far different Cause. But Moses hath long since determined against them in the Case of Israel: Deut, 9.4.5.
and Gallantry, whereas they belong to a Far different Cause. But Moses hath long since determined against them in the Case of Israel: Deuteronomy, 9.4.5.
Thus we ought not to impute our many and great Blessings, and particularly the late Wonderful Deliverance of Our Gracious KING, His only Royal Brother,
Thus we ought not to impute our many and great Blessings, and particularly the late Wondered Deliverance of Our Gracious KING, His only Royal Brother,
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for their studied Marders, Solemn Perjuries, Notorious Sacriledg, formed Conspiracies, unwearied fowlest Treasons, and (which is the Spring of all their Motions) their damnable Hypocrisy in making a mock of all Religion.
for their studied Marders, Solemn Perjuries, Notorious Sacrilege, formed Conspiracies, unwearied Foulest Treasons, and (which is the Spring of all their Motions) their damnable Hypocrisy in making a mock of all Religion.
that when the Sun is most prodigal of his wealthy beams, and spends his richeft influence to maintain Natures Glory, he should most tan her Beauty, and scorch her Hair;
that when the Sun is most prodigal of his wealthy beams, and spends his richeft influence to maintain Nature's Glory, he should most tan her Beauty, and scorch her Hair;
but it is not to be attributed to any blemish in the Sun, that bright Eye of the World, whose Rays are ever the same, apt to cherish and preserve Life,
but it is not to be attributed to any blemish in the Sun, that bright Eye of the World, whose Rays Are ever the same, apt to cherish and preserve Life,
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but rather to the indisposition of the matter before him, and thus it is no fault in the Sun of Righteousness, that his healing beams do ruin and destroy us;
but rather to the indisposition of the matter before him, and thus it is no fault in the Sun of Righteousness, that his healing beams do ruin and destroy us;
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that's the great imperfection of Men, who make their own Happiness their Misery, and turn their very Mercies into Sins, such Fools and Brutes they are, that they will be sooner affrighted into a sense of Religion by the Sword of GODS Judgments, and the black Rod of his Fury,
that's the great imperfection of Men, who make their own Happiness their Misery, and turn their very mercies into Sins, such Fools and Brutus's they Are, that they will be sooner affrighted into a sense of Religion by the Sword of GOD'S Judgments, and the black Rod of his Fury,
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3. In the Third and Last place, to •ender you some 〈 ◊ 〉 Directions, how we should manage a full and prosperous Estate, how we may best reduce this useful caution to practice. And
3. In the Third and Last place, to •ender you Some 〈 ◊ 〉 Directions, how we should manage a full and prosperous Estate, how we may best reduce this useful caution to practice. And
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the Disciples thought they asked our LORD a very subtile Question, — Did this man sin, or his Parents, that he was lorn blind? but he tells them, neither, as they meant;
the Disciples Thought they asked our LORD a very subtle Question, — Did this man since, or his Parents, that he was lorn blind? but he tells them, neither, as they meant;
but for this reason, that they (and others) if they were not blind, might 〈 ◊ 〉 the glory of GOD in our Saviours working his cure, in the opening of his Eyes, and men are generally apt to make false constructions of GODS private Judgments in this Life:
but for this reason, that they (and Others) if they were not blind, might 〈 ◊ 〉 the glory of GOD in our Saviors working his cure, in the opening of his Eyes, and men Are generally apt to make false constructions of GOD'S private Judgments in this Life:
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and ignorant of the mysterious Tracts, and hidden methods of the Di•ine Providence, whose ways are all unsearchable, and 〈 ◊ 〉 Paths past our finding out.
and ignorant of the mysterious Tracts, and hidden methods of the Di•ine Providence, whose ways Are all unsearchable, and 〈 ◊ 〉 Paths passed our finding out.
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How were his Wise •nd Rational Friends mistaken in the case of poor •ob? They concluded from his many and great sufferings, that he was the most wicked wretch,
How were his Wise •nd Rational Friends mistaken in the case of poor •ob? They concluded from his many and great sufferings, that he was the most wicked wretch,
and noto••ous Hypocrite under the cope of Heaven, when by GODS own Testimony, he was the most perfect, up••ght man in all the Earth, and it stands upon ever•asting record, that in all this (whether temptation or trouble brought upon him by Men or Devils) in all this Job sinned not, nor charged GOD foolishly; wherefore let no Man judg before the time, considering there is another World, that will set all things right and straight, which;
and noto••ous Hypocrite under the cope of Heaven, when by GOD'S own Testimony, he was the most perfect, up••ght man in all the Earth, and it Stands upon ever•asting record, that in all this (whither temptation or trouble brought upon him by Men or Devils) in all this Job sinned not, nor charged GOD foolishly; Wherefore let no Man judge before the time, considering there is Another World, that will Set all things right and straight, which;
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for if thou shouldst despise or oppress thy poor Brother, when thou art rich, and full, it may be thou wouldst oppress a JOB, a man of most admirable vertues,
for if thou Shouldst despise or oppress thy poor Brother, when thou art rich, and full, it may be thou Wouldst oppress a JOB, a man of most admirable Virtues,
and highest Integrity; and thy weights and ballances are both false, if thou measurest his sins by his sufferings. Suppose he be a very Judas, and known convicted Traytor; yet what is that to thee? Who made thee a Judge? It is enough that the Law takes publick Justice of him;
and highest Integrity; and thy weights and balances Are both false, if thou measurest his Sins by his sufferings. Suppose he be a very Judas, and known convicted Traitor; yet what is that to thee? Who made thee a Judge? It is enough that the Law Takes public justice of him;
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all this while the Gospel requires thee not to exclude him out of thy private Charity; besides (ye know) it is very foul play to strike a man when he is down, and basest Cowardise to trample upon either a Living Dog, or a Dead Lyon. That's the First,
all this while the Gospel requires thee not to exclude him out of thy private Charity; beside (you know) it is very foul play to strike a man when he is down, and Basest Cowardice to trample upon either a Living Dog, or a Dead lion. That's the First,
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2. When thou prosperest in the World, and livest according to thy Hearts desire, then be sure to let, Adversity be the frequent object of thy retired thoughts and meditations.
2. When thou prosperest in the World, and Livest according to thy Hearts desire, then be sure to let, Adversity be the frequent Object of thy retired thoughts and meditations.
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All things indeed go well with thee to day, but boast not thy self (says Solomon ) of to morrow, for thou knowest not what a Day may bring forth, Quamobrem omnes cùm res secundae sunt maximè, tum maximè meditari secum oportet, quo pacte advorsam aerumnam ferant, pericla, damna, exilia, &c. saith the comedian;
All things indeed go well with thee to day, but boast not thy self (Says Solomon) of to morrow, for thou Knowest not what a Day may bring forth, Therefore omnes cùm Rest secundae sunt maximè, tum maximè meditari secum oportet, quo pact advorsam aerumnam ferant, pericla, Damna, exilia, etc. Says the comedian;
and well worthy all our imitation, when his Children had been long Feasting together by turns from house to house, the good old Man went and Offered burnt Offerings according to the Number of them all;
and well worthy all our imitation, when his Children had been long Feasting together by turns from house to house, the good old Man went and Offered burned Offerings according to the Number of them all;
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Though he knew of nothing but a Lawful Recreation, yet, it may be, for fear of the worst, he went to his Devotions, and offered Sacrifice; as knowing there would be no hurt in that however,
Though he knew of nothing but a Lawful Recreation, yet, it may be, for Fear of the worst, he went to his Devotions, and offered Sacrifice; as knowing there would be no hurt in that however,
a Wiser Man takes his Measures by looking NONLATINALPHABET, as well before, as behind him, and so is able in time to take out the Sting of an Evil before it can reach him.
a Wiser Man Takes his Measures by looking, as well before, as behind him, and so is able in time to take out the Sting of an Evil before it can reach him.
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Then, think of Losses, when you thrive the most, of Wars in Peace, of VVant in Plenty, of Grief in Joy, of Sickness in Health, and of Death it self in the midst of Life, and then no Change of things can surprize or harm you,
Then, think of Losses, when you thrive the most, of Wars in Peace, of Want in Plenty, of Grief in Joy, of Sickness in Health, and of Death it self in the midst of Life, and then no Change of things can surprise or harm you,
3. Use thine abundance with all Moderation, abuse it not to gratifie thy craving Lusts, and Insatiable Affections. for they are absurd and unreasonable men, who think they do not truly rejoyce in GODS Blessings, runless they may Sacrifice them by whole-sale to their greedy Appetites; who madly fancy they cannot be happy,
3. Use thine abundance with all Moderation, abuse it not to gratify thy craving Lustiest, and Insatiable Affections. for they Are absurd and unreasonable men, who think they do not truly rejoice in GOD'S Blessings, runless they may Sacrifice them by wholesale to their greedy Appetites; who madly fancy they cannot be happy,
They think to take their fill of Enjoyment, and glut themselves with the Marrow and Quintessence of all Good things, and so mistake the Quantity for the Quality; whereas in truth, all Earthly Pleasure Commends it self in nothing more,
They think to take their fill of Enjoyment, and glut themselves with the Marrow and Quintessence of all Good things, and so mistake the Quantity for the Quality; whereas in truth, all Earthly Pleasure Commends it self in nothing more,
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than as it is more seldom-used. Therefore, if GOD hath given thee Increase of Corn and Wine, use them with all Caution, and Sobriety. Ear not too greedily of the Corn: For a full Belly is most unfit for Devotion and Contemplation; besides that it breeds ill Humours,
than as it is more seldom-used. Therefore, if GOD hath given thee Increase of Corn and Wine, use them with all Caution, and Sobriety. Ear not too greedily of the Corn: For a full Belly is most unfit for Devotion and Contemplation; beside that it breeds ill Humours,
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and Powers, and make thee forget, or deny the Lord thy GOD, or take his Holy Name in Vain. And for all other lawful Diversions take that one Counsel of the Wise, experienced King, Prov. 25. Hast thou found Honey? Eat so much thereof as is sufficient for thee (and no more) lest thou be filled therewith, and womit it up again.
and Powers, and make thee forget, or deny the Lord thy GOD, or take his Holy Name in Vain. And for all other lawful Diversions take that one Counsel of the Wise, experienced King, Curae 25. Hast thou found Honey? Eat so much thereof as is sufficient for thee (and no more) lest thou be filled therewith, and womit it up again.
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For GOD hath made thee Rich on purpose to be their Steward and Almoner, and (as little as some Men heed it) will one day expect a good Accompt of that Stewardship. It is the Misers great mistake to think at his Choice and Liberty,
For GOD hath made thee Rich on purpose to be their Steward and Almoner, and (as little as Some Men heed it) will one day expect a good Account of that Stewardship. It is the Misers great mistake to think At his Choice and Liberty,
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for the Law of Justice requires, it of him, although, from the mannor, end, and some other circumstances, we commonly call it Charity. That Fool in the Gospel needed not to have put himself to so much trouble and Charge in building his Barus bigger, to lodg his plentiful Crop;
for the Law of justice requires, it of him, although, from the manor, end, and Some other Circumstances, we commonly call it Charity. That Fool in the Gospel needed not to have put himself to so much trouble and Charge in building his Barus bigger, to lodge his plentiful Crop;
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If therefore thou hast any Bread to spare, cast it upon the Waters (as Solomon adviseth that is, venture it among the Multitude, rather then fail) though never so troublesome and unworthy, and thou shalt find it again after many days;
If Therefore thou hast any Bred to spare, cast it upon the Waters (as Solomon adviseth that is, venture it among the Multitude, rather then fail) though never so troublesome and unworthy, and thou shalt find it again After many days;
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and undefiled before GOD, whereby a Man shall not only preserve himself Innocent and impregnable to all the Temptations of a full and prosperous Estate, but also make himself Friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness, who when he faileth here, may receive him into those everlasting Habitations of GOD and his Son JESUS CHRIST,
and undefiled before GOD, whereby a Man shall not only preserve himself Innocent and impregnable to all the Temptations of a full and prosperous Estate, but also make himself Friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness, who when he Faileth Here, may receive him into those everlasting Habitations of GOD and his Son JESUS CHRIST,
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and all his Holy Saints and Elect Angels. 5ly. and lastly, For yet thou lackest one thing, without which all other directions will prove Vain and Useless; and that is this:
and all his Holy Saints and Elect Angels. 5ly. and lastly, For yet thou Lackest one thing, without which all other directions will prove Vain and Useless; and that is this:
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That Sedulous Importunity which once extorted Justice from an Ʋnjust Judge, must needs be ever prevalent for Mercy with the Righteous Judge of all the Earth.
That Sedulous Importunity which once extorted justice from an Ʋnjust Judge, must needs be ever prevalent for Mercy with the Righteous Judge of all the Earth.
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I had almost said that (under GOD) the KING ows his late never-to-be-forgotten Preservation, in a great Measure, to the Prayers of the Church offered up daily on his behalf;
I had almost said that (under GOD) the KING ows his late never-to-be-forgotten Preservation, in a great Measure, to the Prayers of the Church offered up daily on his behalf;
that GOD would save him from all his undeserved Enemies, whose tender Mercies are Cruel, and their very Prayers and Preachments are of Cursing and Lies, as the Psalmist speaks.
that GOD would save him from all his undeserved Enemies, whose tender mercies Are Cruel, and their very Prayers and Preachments Are of Cursing and Lies, as the Psalmist speaks.
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I'm sure his Martyr'd Father, of ever Blessed Memory (whose Innocent blood perhaps GOD is making especial Inquisition for at this time) hath left us an useful Note to this purpose, amongst other his Sacred Reliques, which I shall crave leave to Read you in his own Royal Words.
I'm sure his Martyred Father, of ever Blessed Memory (whose Innocent blood perhaps GOD is making especial Inquisition for At this time) hath left us an useful Note to this purpose, among other his Sacred Relics, which I shall crave leave to Read you in his own Royal Words.
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and even Cursings of me, in their own Forms, instead of Praying for me. NONLATINALPHABET. ch. 16. The Text is so very plain that it needs no comment, (were I worthy to make it) and therefore so I shall leave it.
and even Cursings of me, in their own Forms, instead of Praying for me.. changed. 16. The Text is so very plain that it needs no comment, (were I worthy to make it) and Therefore so I shall leave it.
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Mean while (to return to may own Argument, from this Digression, I could not fairly avoid) Who art thou O Man, who upon any score, canst trust to thine own strength? It will betray, and fail thee;
Mean while (to return to may own Argument, from this Digression, I could not fairly avoid) Who art thou Oh Man, who upon any score, Canst trust to thine own strength? It will betray, and fail thee;
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and thy Will also made a Proselyte to resolve upon this, or that good work, yet it is often left undone, in regard the Flesh is always weak. — Video meliora probóque.
and thy Will also made a Proselyte to resolve upon this, or that good work, yet it is often left undone, in regard the Flesh is always weak. — Video Meliora probóque.
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it is all he can justly pretend to, to commend Vertue in the notion, but condemn it still in his own Practice; and I must observe it to you for a great Truth (however some may seem to Preach quite the contrary Doctrine, or at least, not to press this so often,
it is all he can justly pretend to, to commend Virtue in the notion, but condemn it still in his own Practice; and I must observe it to you for a great Truth (however Some may seem to Preach quite the contrary Doctrine, or At least, not to press this so often,
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and not regarding, nor duly asking GODS special Grace and help, (as if they meant to bid despite to his Holy Spirit) is one main, if not the only reason of their persisting in their old impieties, and particularly, of their abusing and forfeiting their temporal blessings,
and not regarding, nor duly asking GOD'S special Grace and help, (as if they meant to bid despite to his Holy Spirit) is one main, if not the only reason of their persisting in their old impieties, and particularly, of their abusing and forfeiting their temporal blessings,
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and hazarding their hopes also of Eternal Life. For thus saith the Lord GOD, Jer. 17.5. Cursed be the Man that putteth his trust in Man, or maketh Flesh his Arm!
and hazarding their hope's also of Eternal Life. For thus Says the Lord GOD, Jer. 17.5. Cursed be the Man that putteth his trust in Man, or makes Flesh his Arm!
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let us not presume upon our own Strength (or Weakness rather) nor magnifie the powers of Nature in derogation to the Grace of GOD, by which alone we must be saved; but rather let us with Holy David (as in utmost duty bound) Make the LORD our only confidence, the most High GOD the Rock of our Salvation.
let us not presume upon our own Strength (or Weakness rather) nor magnify the Powers of Nature in derogation to the Grace of GOD, by which alone we must be saved; but rather let us with Holy David (as in utmost duty bound) Make the LORD our only confidence, the most High GOD the Rock of our Salvation.
And forasmuch as the Eternal Son of GOD our Saviour hath solemnly, and freely promised us, that whatsoever we shall ask the Father in HIS NAME, He will give it us:
And forasmuch as the Eternal Son of GOD our Saviour hath solemnly, and freely promised us, that whatsoever we shall ask the Father in HIS NAME, He will give it us:
that GOD would vouchsafe his Holy SPIRIT to dwell in all our Hearts, to help our Infirmities, and lead us into all Truth, to subdue our natural Pride, and sanctifie all our Mercies Spiritual and Temporal;
that GOD would vouchsafe his Holy SPIRIT to dwell in all our Hearts, to help our Infirmities, and led us into all Truth, to subdue our natural Pride, and sanctify all our mercies Spiritual and Temporal;
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that we may use this World, and not abuse it, and ever be careful, lest in the midst of the many and great Blessings we now enjoy, we should forget the LORD, the Author of them all;
that we may use this World, and not abuse it, and ever be careful, lest in the midst of the many and great Blessings we now enjoy, we should forget the LORD, the Author of them all;
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that so he may not be provoked to forget, but may in much mercy remember us, in that day when he maketh up his Jewels, and may bind up our Souls in the bundle of Life;
that so he may not be provoked to forget, but may in much mercy Remember us, in that day when he makes up his Jewels, and may bind up our Souls in the bundle of Life;
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