but such is the corruption of human nature, such the perversness of our wills and affections, that even the best of them have been always unwilling to obey his injunctions,
but such is the corruption of human nature, such the perverseness of our wills and affections, that even the best of them have been always unwilling to obey his injunctions,
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and its admirable fitness for the accomplishment of it, was most agreable to the purest and sublimest Reason, consisting chiefly in a regulation of the mind and spirit,
and its admirable fitness for the accomplishment of it, was most agreeable to the Purest and Sublimest Reason, consisting chiefly in a regulation of the mind and Spirit,
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and such kind of practices as might promote the good of humane societies, and most effectually conduce to the perfecting our natures, and rendering them happy;
and such kind of practices as might promote the good of humane societies, and most effectually conduce to the perfecting our nature's, and rendering them happy;
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for being immersed in all manner of sensual pleasure, and wholly become slaves to their passions and their lusts, their judgments were corrupted and biassed by their vicious inclinations,
for being immersed in all manner of sensual pleasure, and wholly become slaves to their passion and their Lustiest, their Judgments were corrupted and biased by their vicious inclinations,
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This Religion, say they, would force us to part with all whatsoever renders our lives pleasant in the world, our lusts to be satisfied by no means, injuries and affronts not only to be forgiven,
This Religion, say they, would force us to part with all whatsoever renders our lives pleasant in the world, our Lustiest to be satisfied by no means, injuries and affronts not only to be forgiven,
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tribulation and persecution to be endur'd without the least regret, or the greatest detriment, even to the loss of our lives, to be suffered with constancy and patience:
tribulation and persecution to be endured without the least regret, or the greatest detriment, even to the loss of our lives, to be suffered with constancy and patience:
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That which animates and enlivens our Souls, and makes them capable of performing actions suitable to the dignity of their natures, is by the severity of this Religion withheld;
That which animates and enlivens our Souls, and makes them capable of performing actions suitable to the dignity of their nature's, is by the severity of this Religion withheld;
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This can be nothing but the politick devices of men, to whom Providence has not been so kind, who endeavour to render our lives as uneasie as their own.
This can be nothing but the politic devices of men, to whom Providence has not been so kind, who endeavour to render our lives as uneasy as their own.
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How miserably art thou mistaken vain man, making thy self no more than equal to the Beasts that perish? to what purpose then hast thou receiv'd those noble faculties of thy soul, thy understanding and thy will,
How miserably art thou mistaken vain man, making thy self no more than equal to the Beasts that perish? to what purpose then hast thou received those noble faculties of thy soul, thy understanding and thy will,
but with the one, that thou mightest apprehend aright what is best for thee, and chuse that which is so with the other? So that if thou have the greatest aversation to what is commanded thee by thy sensual faculties,
but with the one, that thou Mightest apprehend aright what is best for thee, and choose that which is so with the other? So that if thou have the greatest aversation to what is commanded thee by thy sensual faculties,
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and fidelity in the discharge of his office, on occasion of the creeping heresies of the Gnosticks stollen in among them, which had much debauched the people of Asia, by indulging them in all manner of licentious practices:
and Fidis in the discharge of his office, on occasion of the creeping heresies of the Gnostics stolen in among them, which had much debauched the people of Asia, by indulging them in all manner of licentious practices:
but to repel them and all their sollicitations with the greatest industry, and be ready to undergo the severest afflictions, rather than to part with any precept of that Gospel delivered unto him,
but to repel them and all their solicitations with the greatest industry, and be ready to undergo the Severest afflictions, rather than to part with any precept of that Gospel Delivered unto him,
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And this Saint Paul does, by putting him in remembrance how he himself had suffered at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra, and how the Lord had delivered him out of all, Chap. 3. 11. However if it were God's Will that he should not escape his enemies hands,
And this Saint Paul does, by putting him in remembrance how he himself had suffered At Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra, and how the Lord had Delivered him out of all, Chap. 3. 11. However if it were God's Will that he should not escape his enemies hands,
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but that they should prevail so far, even to the taking his life, yet he had this comfort and assurance, this was most certain, a faithful saying, That if we are dead with him, we shall live with him;
but that they should prevail so Far, even to the taking his life, yet he had this Comfort and assurance, this was most certain, a faithful saying, That if we Are dead with him, we shall live with him;
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and that because Christianity is a suffering Religion. 2dly. The Reasonableness of suffering, and that, 1. Because Christ commands it. 2. Because he suffered for us. 3. That it is our greatest interest to suffer. 4. I shall consider the Reward we purchase.
and that Because Christianity is a suffering Religion. 2dly. The Reasonableness of suffering, and that, 1. Because christ commands it. 2. Because he suffered for us. 3. That it is our greatest Interest to suffer. 4. I shall Consider the Reward we purchase.
that they who do sincerely embrace its precepts, must necessarily suffer much by these Three potent enemies, against which we in our Baptism are signed with the Cross, as a Flag of defiance.
that they who do sincerely embrace its Precepts, must necessarily suffer much by these Three potent enemies, against which we in our Baptism Are signed with the Cross, as a Flag of defiance.
for whereas before his desires were as large as his Nature, and he might let fly at whatsoever his humour or his fancy did suggest unto him, his actions before free and directed to what his lusts prompted him,
for whereas before his Desires were as large as his Nature, and he might let fly At whatsoever his humour or his fancy did suggest unto him, his actions before free and directed to what his Lustiest prompted him,
so far from pampering his lusts, that he is strictly enjoyned to crucifie them; so that the man must necessarily endure great conflicts within himself:
so Far from pampering his Lustiest, that he is strictly enjoined to crucify them; so that the man must necessarily endure great conflicts within himself:
what the one would have him cherish, the other obliges him to mortifie: For he that is Christs hath crucified the flesh with the Affections and Lusts thereof; a severe Discipline this!
what the one would have him cherish, the other obliges him to mortify: For he that is Christ hath Crucified the Flesh with the Affections and Lustiest thereof; a severe Discipline this!
And then how hard a matter will it be to bring down pampered wantonness, by the bread and water of affliction? For what a masterless Tyrant is youth in the height of blood? how impatient is he if he is deprived of his former caresses? how will he fret,
And then how hard a matter will it be to bring down pampered wantonness, by the bred and water of affliction? For what a masterless Tyrant is youth in the height of blood? how impatient is he if he is deprived of his former Caresses? how will he fret,
and lay down the other, rather than he will quit his pleasures, or rest himself from the amorous embraces of his Beloved? So that considering how prone our inclintions are to vice,
and lay down the other, rather than he will quit his pleasures, or rest himself from the Amoros embraces of his beloved? So that considering how prove our inclintions Are to vice,
How do they admire and dote upon the ostentatious bravery of their pomps and vanities, outdoing those that they used in their, Triumphs and their Games? How do they indulge themselves in Luxury, Riot,
How do they admire and dote upon the ostentatious bravery of their pomps and vanities, outdoing those that they used in their, Triumphos and their Games? How do they indulge themselves in Luxury, Riot,
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and immoderate drinkings, exeeding their Bacchanals and Saturnals? nay how much more do they adorn it's honors and riches, Idolizing them as the sole Divinities? how do they consecrate their whole care in their acquest,
and immoderate drinkings, exceeding their Bacchanals and saturnals? nay how much more do they adorn it's honours and riches, Idolizing them as the sole Divinities? how do they consecrate their Whole care in their acquest,
and make them the design of all their projects, and center of all their actions? how common is it to see the Ambitious man sweat with the pains he takes to arrive to some eminency, where he may securely tread upon those, who before were his equals? how does he imploy his whole strength,
and make them the Design of all their projects, and centre of all their actions? how Common is it to see the Ambitious man sweat with the pains he Takes to arrive to Some eminency, where he may securely tread upon those, who before were his equals? how does he employ his Whole strength,
and credit of all his friends to be above them? how common is it to see the covetous worldling spending the greatest of his life in oppressing and grinding the face of the poor,
and credit of all his Friends to be above them? how Common is it to see the covetous worldling spending the greatest of his life in oppressing and grinding the face of the poor,
and then set braiding upon his bags, thanking his Age that hath made him deaf to the louder cries of the Orphan & Widows? how do another sort of men indulge themselves in all manner of sensuality, drowning their Reason,
and then Set braiding upon his bags, thanking his Age that hath made him deaf to the Louder cries of the Orphan & Widows? how do Another sort of men indulge themselves in all manner of sensuality, drowning their Reason,
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and suffocating their bodies with the noisom vapours of putrefaction and rottenness, and then declame against the severe life and devouter actions of the true Christian?
and suffocating their bodies with the noisome vapours of putrefaction and rottenness, and then declaim against the severe life and Devouter actions of the true Christian?
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For his Liberality and Charity to the Poor, Precepts so strictly enjoyned, and without which we are no better than sounding brass, or tinckling cimbals;
For his Liberality and Charity to the Poor, Precepts so strictly enjoined, and without which we Are no better than sounding brass, or tinkling cymbals;
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Yet he is accused of the covetous worldling, of the greatest Simplicity and Folly, throwing away the greatest part of his Estate upon those, he can expect no requital from;
Yet he is accused of the covetous worldling, of the greatest Simplicity and Folly, throwing away the greatest part of his Estate upon those, he can expect no requital from;
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for though one would think his innocence might here protect him, yet those who are imployed in a work by the Devil, have several ways to bring it about,
for though one would think his innocence might Here Pact him, yet those who Are employed in a work by the devil, have several ways to bring it about,
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if their first Projects do not work effectually, they will themselves commit the greatest wickedness (as Nero did in firing the City) rather than miss their aims,
if their First Projects do not work effectually, they will themselves commit the greatest wickedness (as Nero did in firing the city) rather than miss their aims,
and that never were acquainted with that Comfort and Satisfaction, that arises from a serene and quiet Conscience in the performance of Christs Precepts.
and that never were acquainted with that Comfort and Satisfaction, that arises from a serene and quiet Conscience in the performance of Christ Precepts.
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and wonders at the aspirings of the Ambitious, and that great Toil and Labour he takes to arrive to the top of that Pinacle, where his standing is uneasie and his fall deadly;
and wonders At the aspirings of the Ambitious, and that great Toil and Labour he Takes to arrive to the top of that Pinnacle, where his standing is uneasy and his fallen deadly;
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by this means laying up for himself Treasures in Heaven, and does not in the least distrust God (if he have wherewithal) to feed when he is hungry, that feedeth the Ravens,
by this means laying up for himself Treasures in Heaven, and does not in the least distrust God (if he have wherewithal) to feed when he is hungry, that feeds the Ravens,
He is content to go alone in paths of Piety and Vertue, flying the Company and Jollity of the World, which may make him hazard his innocence, if not contract their vices;
He is content to go alone in paths of Piety and Virtue, flying the Company and Jollity of the World, which may make him hazard his innocence, if not contract their vices;
whose chiefest business it has been, since he was banished, by his cunning Artifice and crafty Wiles, to delude and entrap weak men, that he hath a share of those Torments into which he was cast, for his presumptuous sins;
whose chiefest business it has been, since he was banished, by his cunning Artifice and crafty Wiles, to delude and entrap weak men, that he hath a share of those Torments into which he was cast, for his presumptuous Sins;
Thus no sooner had Man his being, but he Plots and Contrives his ruine; and having such lucky success in his first enterprise, doubts not of a second overthrow:
Thus no sooner had Man his being, but he Plots and Contrives his ruin; and having such lucky success in his First enterprise, doubts not of a second overthrow:
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sometimes he subtily dissembles, making shew of some Good that may accrew unto us, to expel out of our innocent minds all jealousie and suspicion of Evil;
sometime he subtly dissembles, making show of Some Good that may accrue unto us, to expel out of our innocent minds all jealousy and suspicion of Evil;
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so that his designs are blasted, and his endeavours to work upon us rendred ineffectual, then he will counterfeit flight to make us draw off our Garrisons;
so that his designs Are blasted, and his endeavours to work upon us rendered ineffectual, then he will counterfeit flight to make us draw off our Garrisons;
He that acts according to the eternal reasons of an Omniscient Power, of which ours in its primitive Perfection and Purity was but a Glance and Reflection;
He that acts according to the Eternal Reasons of an Omniscient Power, of which ours in its primitive Perfection and Purity was but a Glance and Reflection;
its no wonder if others, when their flesh and blood is concerned, endeavour to argue him out of his Humanity, I mean, the reasonableness of his Precepts;
its no wonder if Others, when their Flesh and blood is concerned, endeavour to argue him out of his Humanity, I mean, the reasonableness of his Precepts;
For what can be more reasonable, than that hardships and sufferings should accompany those Precepts, to which God has annexed so great a reward? and that the way should be steep, rugged and difficult, that leads to eternal glory? Nature hath prepared Crowns for the Valiant, and Triumphs for the Conqueror;
For what can be more reasonable, than that hardships and sufferings should accompany those Precepts, to which God has annexed so great a reward? and that the Way should be steep, rugged and difficult, that leads to Eternal glory? Nature hath prepared Crowns for the Valiant, and Triumphos for the Conqueror;
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For so it happened of all the Children of Israel that were numbred in Sina, not one beside Caleb and Joshua were permitted to enter into the Promised Land,
For so it happened of all the Children of Israel that were numbered in Sina, not one beside Caleb and joshua were permitted to enter into the Promised Land,
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or the Latitudinarian to expatiate either his Principles or his Practice; he must crucifie his Affections and Lusts, that will share with him in his Kingdom;
or the Latitudinarian to expatiate either his Principles or his Practice; he must crucify his Affections and Lustiest, that will share with him in his Kingdom;
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Christ commands his Disciples nothing, but he inforces it with an Argument from himself; he must first suffer for us, and through these sufferings enter into Glory;
christ commands his Disciples nothing, but he enforces it with an Argument from himself; he must First suffer for us, and through these sufferings enter into Glory;
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The sadness of the news might somewhat surprise them, when but a little before they were questioning among themselves, which should be greatest in his Kingdom;
The sadness of the news might somewhat surprise them, when but a little before they were questioning among themselves, which should be greatest in his Kingdom;
but through Gods assistance, there was nothing able to daunt the courage of a Christian, but they resolved to behave themselves as stout and undisturbed in their sufferings for Christ,
but through God's assistance, there was nothing able to daunt the courage of a Christian, but they resolved to behave themselves as stout and undisturbed in their sufferings for christ,
to behold him, who could have Legions of Angels to his rescue, or have destroyed his enemies with the least blast of his mouth, willingly submitting himself to the will and power of his cruel Murderers,
to behold him, who could have Legions of Angels to his rescue, or have destroyed his enemies with the least blast of his Mouth, willingly submitting himself to the will and power of his cruel Murderers,
For the Allwise Providence was pleased to design, that Christianity should be propagated by Sufferings, and grow strong by those very means which were used to weaken and extirpate it;
For the Alwise Providence was pleased to Design, that Christianity should be propagated by Sufferings, and grow strong by those very means which were used to weaken and extirpate it;
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For their greatest Enemies, when they beheld such an undaunted courage in asserting, such constancy in professing that Religion which would infallibly work their destruction;
For their greatest Enemies, when they beheld such an undaunted courage in asserting, such constancy in professing that Religion which would infallibly work their destruction;
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were inclined to believe the hand of God to have upheld, and strengthned them, and that it could proceed from no other but him, they presently commenced Christians,
were inclined to believe the hand of God to have upheld, and strengthened them, and that it could proceed from no other but him, they presently commenced Christians,
for looking no farther than his sensual Pleasure, and his present Enjoyment, he lays out his whole care in the Preservation of himself, in the Satisfaction of his desires, in defending his body from harm,
for looking no farther than his sensual Pleasure, and his present Enjoyment, he lays out his Whole care in the Preservation of himself, in the Satisfaction of his Desires, in defending his body from harm,
This Principle is pressed so home unto him by the Dictates of his Nature, that he takes it for granted, he is to deny all commands, neglect all injunctions to the contrary;
This Principle is pressed so home unto him by the Dictates of his Nature, that he Takes it for granted, he is to deny all commands, neglect all injunctions to the contrary;
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if he would but consider and search into himself, it would presently appear unto him, that by how much the more Pleasure and Satisfaction a man takes from the delight of his Mind,
if he would but Consider and search into himself, it would presently appear unto him, that by how much the more Pleasure and Satisfaction a man Takes from the delight of his Mind,
for besides the excercising of his Vertues, Humility, Patience, and Charity, which otherwise would lye hid, he enjoys the security of his Mind, a quiet and peaceable Conscience void of offence, that fears no evil, because it has done none:
for beside the exercising of his Virtues, Humility, Patience, and Charity, which otherwise would lie hid, he enjoys the security of his Mind, a quiet and peaceable Conscience void of offence, that fears no evil, Because it has done none:
that holy Pride he discovers in all his actions, those pleasing looks that continually possess his Countenance, are certain evidence of the tranquility of his Mind.
that holy Pride he discovers in all his actions, those pleasing looks that continually possess his Countenance, Are certain evidence of the tranquillity of his Mind.
Then let the Worldling lay aside his Honours and his Riches, his Pride and Luxury, which are so far from procuring real Pleasure, that there is nothing arises from them, but trouble and dissatisfaction.
Then let the Worldling lay aside his Honours and his Riches, his Pride and Luxury, which Are so Far from procuring real Pleasure, that there is nothing arises from them, but trouble and dissatisfaction.
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Riches never satisfie, for when they are locked up in the Chest, the desire is still after more Pride and Luxury have so little content in them, that one is a Disease of the Mind, the other breeds diseases to afflict the Body;
Riches never satisfy, for when they Are locked up in the Chest, the desire is still After more Pride and Luxury have so little content in them, that one is a Disease of the Mind, the other breeds diseases to afflict the Body;
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nothing can be said to be permanent, or to have contentment in it, but the joy of a wise man, who rests secure when the greatest violence is exercised on his person;
nothing can be said to be permanent, or to have contentment in it, but the joy of a wise man, who rests secure when the greatest violence is exercised on his person;
he resembles those Stars that are clearest in the most Tempestuous Weather, and have the greatest lustre when they shine through Mists and Foggy Exhalations.
he resembles those Stars that Are Clearest in the most Tempestuous Weather, and have the greatest lustre when they shine through Mists and Foggy Exhalations.
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But the Example of our Saviour is a sufficient answer to this, who was a man of sorrows, rejected and despised, Wounded for our Transgressions, bruised for our iniquities.
But the Exampl of our Saviour is a sufficient answer to this, who was a man of sorrows, rejected and despised, Wounded for our Transgressions, Bruised for our iniquities.
and therefore we ought to rest satisfied, that it is his Will that we shall be thus qualified for Heaven, that he brings us unto him by the very same means and method he did his Beloved Son;
and Therefore we ought to rest satisfied, that it is his Will that we shall be thus qualified for Heaven, that he brings us unto him by the very same means and method he did his beloved Son;
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for he chastises every one whom he receiveth, that these light afflictions may work for him a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, 2 Cor. 4.17.
for he chastises every one whom he receives, that these Light afflictions may work for him a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory, 2 Cor. 4.17.
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For with what Patience and Constancy did they suffer in the times of Persecution, when they were hurried from one place to another, not suffered to confer with freedom, or breath with safety!
For with what Patience and Constancy did they suffer in the times of Persecution, when they were hurried from one place to Another, not suffered to confer with freedom, or breath with safety!
when they were driven into Prisons, and and loaded with Chains, being destitute, afflicted, tormented, and then brought out to their Execution upon the Rack, Wheel, or Gridiron!
when they were driven into Prisons, and and loaded with Chains, being destitute, afflicted, tormented, and then brought out to their Execution upon the Rack, Wheel, or Gridiron!
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and Subduing his Lusts, by humbling his Pride, and stifling in his Breast the desire of Riches and Honours, may very well boast himself to be in the list and number of these Illustrious Heroes, whom God was pleased to honour with Martyrdom in the first ages of Christianity,
and Subduing his Lustiest, by humbling his Pride, and stifling in his Breast the desire of Riches and Honours, may very well boast himself to be in the list and number of these Illustrious Heroes, whom God was pleased to honour with Martyrdom in the First ages of Christianity,
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Christianity is a life of Faith and Hope fastned on future Promises, which God will accomplish when we have done what he appoints us in the interim to do or suffer;
Christianity is a life of Faith and Hope fastened on future Promises, which God will accomplish when we have done what he appoints us in the interim to do or suffer;
Why dost thou vex thy mind with the Decrees of the Almighty beyond thy reach? It is Heaven, what canst thou know? that there is such a place, we may assure our selves,
Why dost thou vex thy mind with the Decrees of the Almighty beyond thy reach? It is Heaven, what Canst thou know? that there is such a place, we may assure our selves,
since Truth it self hath spoken it, and in it many Mansions too, where our Souls shall receive the full measure and compliment of Happiness, being rewarded with the Participation of Christ's Glory;
since Truth it self hath spoken it, and in it many Mansions too, where our Souls shall receive the full measure and compliment of Happiness, being rewarded with the Participation of Christ's Glory;
and the boundless appetites of those spirits remain cempleatly satisfied, In having a full and perfect knowledg and the fruition of the Beatifick Vision.
and the boundless appetites of those spirits remain cempleatly satisfied, In having a full and perfect knowledge and the fruition of the Beatific Vision.
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for our knowledg shall be advanced into a full grown Science, and we shall arrive to the perfect Man, at the measure of the stature, and fullness of Christ.
for our knowledge shall be advanced into a full grown Science, and we shall arrive to the perfect Man, At the measure of the stature, and fullness of christ.
our Happiness shall consist in the Contemplation of his most Divine Perfections, which must needs create Pleasures as infinite as themselves, that neither trouble nor sorrow shall interrupt;
our Happiness shall consist in the Contemplation of his most Divine Perfections, which must needs create Pleasures as infinite as themselves, that neither trouble nor sorrow shall interrupt;
Here a David may enjoy his beloved Jonathan, and be for ever free from the Fury and Rage of a persecuting Saul. Here pious Souls enjoy, what Socrates of old could but wish for, the intimate converse of those brave Heroes that have gone before them;
Here a David may enjoy his Beloved Johnathan, and be for ever free from the Fury and Rage of a persecuting Saul. Here pious Souls enjoy, what Socrates of old could but wish for, the intimate converse of those brave Heroes that have gone before them;
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and Here with Angels and Spirits of Just men made perfect, we shall always be celebrating the excellencies of the Divine Perfections in the Beatifick Vision.
and Here with Angels and Spirits of Just men made perfect, we shall always be celebrating the excellencies of the Divine Perfections in the Beatific Vision.
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Having an Eye then unto this so exceeding great reward, Let us resolve (notwithstanding the Malice of Men and Devils) faithfully to adhere to this our profession, to obey its Precepts of suffering,
Having an Eye then unto this so exceeding great reward, Let us resolve (notwithstanding the Malice of Men and Devils) faithfully to adhere to this our profession, to obey its Precepts of suffering,
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to whom with the Father, and the Holy Spirit, be ascribed, as is most due, all Honour, Glory, Praise, Might, Majesty and Dominion, now and for evermore.
to whom with the Father, and the Holy Spirit, be ascribed, as is most due, all Honour, Glory, Praise, Might, Majesty and Dominion, now and for evermore.
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