Holy confidence well improved, by Nehemiah and the Jews whose faith and spirit were considered and applied to the societies for reformation of manners : in a sermon at Salters-hall in London, on Monday August 16, 1697, and now at their request made publick / by Matthew Sylvester.
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and more particularly such things as these. 1. Good Warrant, that they may be justifiable. 2. True Conduct, that they may be orderly. 3. Noble Spirits, whereby they may work their way through all the Difficulties and Oppositions which in all likelihood will attend them:
and more particularly such things as these. 1. Good Warrant, that they may be justifiable. 2. True Conduct, that they may be orderly. 3. Noble Spirits, whereby they may work their Way through all the Difficulties and Oppositions which in all likelihood will attend them:
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for as the Enterprize will deserve the Spirit, so should the Excellence of the Spirit be conspicuous in the Enterprize, which is to be managed by that Spirit. 4. Right Ends;
for as the Enterprise will deserve the Spirit, so should the Excellence of the Spirit be conspicuous in the Enterprise, which is to be managed by that Spirit. 4. Right Ends;
seeing all Actions and Undertakings are specified, and so either ennobled or debased by their Ends. For it is a sort of profanation of any Undertaking that looks well,
seeing all Actions and Undertakings Are specified, and so either ennobled or debased by their Ends. For it is a sort of profanation of any Undertaking that looks well,
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and appears worthy in the matter of it, to be prostituted to any Designs or Ends inferiour to the Person and his Work. 5. Thorow Diligence, Watchfulness, and Confidence.
and appears worthy in the matter of it, to be prostituted to any Designs or Ends inferior to the Person and his Work. 5. Thorough Diligence, Watchfulness, and Confidence.
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The Lord enable me to speak as from his Mouth, and as it becomes the Oracles of God, that I may appear before and to you, (as once a Prophet long since did, viz.) As the Lord's Messenger in the Lord's Message to you, saying, The Lord is with you, Haggai 1.13.
The Lord enable me to speak as from his Mouth, and as it becomes the Oracles of God, that I may appear before and to you, (as once a Prophet long since did, viz.) As the Lord's Messenger in the Lord's Message to you, saying, The Lord is with you, Chaggai 1.13.
§. 3. It looks not a little hopefully upon us, that so many worthy Persons (rather of different Names than of contrary Spirits and Designs) have so concentred their Hearts and Purposes, in a Matter so full of God,
§. 3. It looks not a little hopefully upon us, that so many worthy Persons (rather of different Names than of contrary Spirits and Designs) have so concentred their Hearts and Purposes, in a Matter so full of God,
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and serious Persons, both of the Clergy and Laity of the Conformists, who have concern'd themselves in this Affair, have hereby shew'd their Readiness to strengthen each others hands for God,
and serious Persons, both of the Clergy and Laity of the Conformists, who have concerned themselves in this Affair, have hereby showed their Readiness to strengthen each Others hands for God,
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and are now resolved to run down (if possible) those Immoralities, Blasphemies, and Debaucheries, which give such bold and fatal Strokes at our publick Welfare and Renown.
and Are now resolved to run down (if possible) those Immoralities, Blasphemies, and Debaucheries, which give such bold and fatal Strokes At our public Welfare and Renown.
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How much more lovely is it in the sight of God and Man, to see Conformists and Nonconformists vigorously to engage themselves to cast out all the Rubbish of Profaneness,
How much more lovely is it in the sighed of God and Man, to see Conformists and nonconformists vigorously to engage themselves to cast out all the Rubbish of Profaneness,
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and practical Disorders, (which is disowned by the Laws of God and Man, and has been frequently discountenanc'd in these Kingdoms, by publick Acts and Edicts) than by their Tongues and Pens to dispute and write each other into such dangerous, unaccountable,
and practical Disorders, (which is disowned by the Laws of God and Man, and has been frequently discountenanced in these Kingdoms, by public Acts and Edicts) than by their Tongues and Pens to dispute and write each other into such dangerous, unaccountable,
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O! what more worthy of our Thoughts and Pains? what more delightful to the views of serious Christians? and what more awful and accountable to the Enemies of God and Christ, of serious Religion,
OH! what more worthy of our Thoughts and Pains? what more delightful to the views of serious Christians? and what more awful and accountable to the Enemies of God and christ, of serious Religion,
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First, The Transgressions of this People had brought them to their terrible and disgraceful Desolations and Dispersions; Nehem. 1.7. ch. 9. 26 — 37. Of this Jeremy gives us a very great account in his so mournful Lamentations.
First, The Transgressions of this People had brought them to their terrible and disgraceful Desolations and Dispersions; Nehemiah 1.7. changed. 9. 26 — 37. Of this Jeremiah gives us a very great account in his so mournful Lamentations.
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Secondly, Till they were penitent, and concernedly intent upon the Reformation-work, their Deliverance and Restoration were not reasonably to be expected by them.
Secondly, Till they were penitent, and concernedly intent upon the Reformation-work, their Deliverance and Restoration were not reasonably to be expected by them.
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Fourthly, Their present Work and Aim is to prepare for the Memorials and the Residence of their God amongst them: Neh. 2.17. & 13.14. Psal. 122.1 — 9. Dan. 9.15 — 9. They had now known the Import of a present and departed God to them.
Fourthly, Their present Work and Aim is to prepare for the Memorials and the Residence of their God among them: Neh 2.17. & 13.14. Psalm 122.1 — 9. Dan. 9.15 — 9. They had now known the Import of a present and departed God to them.
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and so industriously secur'd without just reference to their God? Surely it had been much below Nehemiah 's excellent Sense and Spirit, to mind a People, and to slight their God; Jer. 3.14. — 18. A Man would think, that the Seventy had their eye upon this thing by their thus rendring the Text: NONLATINALPHABET. We are his pure Servants:
and so industriously secured without just Referente to their God? Surely it had been much below Nehemiah is excellent Sense and Spirit, to mind a People, and to slight their God; Jer. 3.14. — 18. A Man would think, that the Seventy had their eye upon this thing by their thus rendering the Text:. We Are his pure Servants:
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§. 5. In the Text therefore are observable these things to be consider'd. 1. The confident Persons, Nehemiah and his People. 2. Their grounded Confidence;
§. 5. In the Text Therefore Are observable these things to be considered. 1. The confident Persons, Nehemiah and his People. 2. Their grounded Confidence;
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for they call themselves his Servants. This they were sure and sensible of; they thence inferr'd the Certainty of their Success. 3. The Resolution grounded thereupon; We will arise and build.
for they call themselves his Servants. This they were sure and sensible of; they thence inferred the Certainty of their Success. 3. The Resolution grounded thereupon; We will arise and built.
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I. The Confident Persons. First; Nehemiah, whose Name imports Comfort from God unto his Servants; whose eminent Accomplishments for this Work have their evidencing Instances in abundance;
I. The Confident Persons. First; Nehemiah, whose Name imports Comfort from God unto his Servants; whose eminent Accomplishments for this Work have their evidencing Instances in abundance;
Indeed Zerubbabel the Son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the Son of Jozadack, (the Prophets at Jerusalem helping them) they set about the Temple to prepare God's House for him, that so the Presence and Residence of his Name might be fix'd and kept amongst them: Ezra 5.2.
Indeed Zerubbabel the Son of Shealtiel, and joshua the Son of Jozadack, (the prophets At Jerusalem helping them) they Set about the Temple to prepare God's House for him, that so the Presence and Residence of his Name might be fixed and kept among them: Ezra 5.2.
for the security of God's House, City, and Servants; and to prevent the Reproaches of the Heathen; Nehem. 2.17. All these improve their Season and Advantages from the Indulgence of Authority, and from the Counsel and Encouragement of God's Prophets with them;
for the security of God's House, city, and Servants; and to prevent the Reproaches of the Heathen; Nehemiah 2.17. All these improve their Season and Advantages from the Indulgence of authority, and from the Counsel and Encouragement of God's prophets with them;
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Secondly; His People with him, were accomplished for this great Undertaking; Haggai 1.14. 1. As to Nehemiah, their Leader, and the great Promoter of this blessed Work, he was hearty and concern'd;
Secondly; His People with him, were accomplished for this great Undertaking; Chaggai 1.14. 1. As to Nehemiah, their Leader, and the great Promoter of this blessed Work, he was hearty and concerned;
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and that all be duly guarded. 2. As to the People: They had a mind to work, Neh. 4.6. They strengthned their Hands for the Work, Neh. 2.18. Their Eyes were up to God, Neh. 4.9. They were receptive of Instructions, and attentive to the Law, Neh. 8.3. and they adher'd to God and to their Superiours, Neh. 10.29.
and that all be duly guarded. 2. As to the People: They had a mind to work, Neh 4.6. They strengthened their Hands for the Work, Neh 2.18. Their Eyes were up to God, Neh 4.9. They were receptive of Instructions, and attentive to the Law, Neh 8.3. and they adhered to God and to their Superiors, Neh 10.29.
and without those practical Regards to him, which might distinguish them from others, and shew to all with what a holy God they had to do? They were also confident that God had spirited them for this thing; Haggai 1.14. and that his Presence was their Countenance and Patronage.
and without those practical Regards to him, which might distinguish them from Others, and show to all with what a holy God they had to do? They were also confident that God had spirited them for this thing; Chaggai 1.14. and that his Presence was their Countenance and Patronage.
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They had no doubt about God's Name, about their Relation to him, their Interest in him, their Call from him, their Concern for him, their being countenanced by his Providence;
They had no doubt about God's Name, about their Relation to him, their Interest in him, their Call from him, their Concern for him, their being countenanced by his Providence;
O! had the City, Temple, Walls, and Gates, been built, and no God there; or had the material Buildings bounded and terminated their Desires, their Building had been vain,
OH! had the city, Temple, Walls, and Gates, been built, and no God there; or had the material Buildings bounded and terminated their Desires, their Building had been vain,
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and they themselves unfit for the Patronage, Presence, and Protection of the God of Heaven; neither had their Prosperousness in their present Enterprize been really a Blessing to them.
and they themselves unfit for the Patronage, Presence, and Protection of the God of Heaven; neither had their Prosperousness in their present Enterprise been really a Blessing to them.
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Buildings and People without God and Godliness, without Devotion and Religion, how mean would the Design and the Success have been? How thin the Possession? How dishonourable and reproachful the Success?
Buildings and People without God and Godliness, without Devotion and Religion, how mean would the Design and the Success have been? How thin the Possession? How dishonourable and reproachful the Success?
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How many encouraging Relations to this People doth God own, whilst he calls them, his Portion, Children, Subjects, Heritage, and Jewels? 3dly. God's Presence with them:
How many encouraging Relations to this People does God own, while he calls them, his Portion, Children, Subject's, Heritage, and Jewels? 3dly. God's Presence with them:
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for he design'd them to be the People of his Presence, Choice and Joy, and accordingly by special Favours to signalize them as such. And, 5thly. His antient Promise to them.
for he designed them to be the People of his Presence, Choice and Joy, and accordingly by special Favours to signalise them as such. And, 5thly. His ancient Promise to them.
and our determined and appointed Work resolved upon: For Resolution is to issue into Action. This turns and fixes the bent and biass of our Souls and Motions.
and our determined and appointed Work resolved upon: For Resolution is to issue into Actium. This turns and fixes the bent and bias of our Souls and Motions.
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Man is fit for nothing, till Resolution sets him out: Men unresolved are unstable; James 1.8. 2. This we will do, as we are God's Servants, and because we are so;
Man is fit for nothing, till Resolution sets him out: Men unresolved Are unstable; James 1.8. 2. This we will do, as we Are God's Servants, and Because we Are so;
for where God is, all must be prosperous: Nothing can stand against him, or before him, to defeat his Purposes and Counsels. Rom. 8.31. Numb. 14.9. They saw whose Patronage, Help and Presence they might rely upon.
for where God is, all must be prosperous: Nothing can stand against him, or before him, to defeat his Purposes and Counsels. Rom. 8.31. Numb. 14.9. They saw whose Patronage, Help and Presence they might rely upon.
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IV. The Influence of their Confidence upon their Purpose. 1. This made their Resolution to be rational: Therefore we will build. Rational Resolution will be constant.
IV. The Influence of their Confidence upon their Purpose. 1. This made their Resolution to be rational: Therefore we will built. Rational Resolution will be constant.
for God is evermore the same. He never can deny himself, 2. Tim. 2.13. They had here the same cogent Arguments and Motives to urge their continuance in their Work, which they had to prompt them to begin it.
for God is evermore the same. He never can deny himself, 2. Tim. 2.13. They had Here the same cogent Arguments and Motives to urge their Continuance in their Work, which they had to prompt them to begin it.
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for all their Enemies that oppos'd this thing, did but expose themselves thereby. None can be prosperous, they knew, that harden'd themselves against the God of Heaven;
for all their Enemies that opposed this thing, did but expose themselves thereby. None can be prosperous, they knew, that hardened themselves against the God of Heaven;
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and the Spirit of Enmity against them in their Enemies was not yet extinct; Ezra 5.12. Neh. 2.17, 19. & 4.1 — 4, 8, 11. & 9.36, 37. Jeremy 's Lamentations afford us a sad Mirrour of their dreadful and deplorable Condition.
and the Spirit of Enmity against them in their Enemies was not yet extinct; Ezra 5.12. Neh 2.17, 19. & 4.1 — 4, 8, 11. & 9.36, 37. Jeremiah is Lamentations afford us a sad Mirror of their dreadful and deplorable Condition.
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which made this good Man briskly tell his Enemies, that they had no Memorial, Right, nor Portion in Jerusalem. As for God's Grandeur in Jerusalem, and his Residence and Worship in his Temple there, this they knew would eclipse all their Pagan Glories.
which made this good Man briskly tell his Enemies, that they had no Memorial, Right, nor Portion in Jerusalem. As for God's Grandeur in Jerusalem, and his Residence and Worship in his Temple there, this they knew would eclipse all their Pagan Glories.
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yea, plainly spake it, that they took their Adversaries to be as nothing in God's hands; Neh. 4.14. 3. This they professed, when most oppos'd and scorn'd; Then answer'd I them.
yea, plainly spoke it, that they took their Adversaries to be as nothing in God's hands; Neh 4.14. 3. This they professed, when most opposed and scorned; Then answered I them.
as under the Sense and Power of what we have upon Record in Isa. 8.12 — 14. & 41.10 — 16. & 51.12, 13. & 40.25 — 31. 4. They had great Purposes and Reaches in their eyes in this Profession;
as under the Sense and Power of what we have upon Record in Isaiah 8.12 — 14. & 41.10 — 16. & 51.12, 13. & 40.25 — 31. 4. They had great Purposes and Reaches in their eyes in this Profession;
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1 Pet. 3.14 — 16. & Ezra 5.11, 12. This their Profession seems to be animated by that Spirit of Love, of Power, and of a sound Mind, which we find mentioned in 2 Tim. 1.7.
1 Pet. 3.14 — 16. & Ezra 5.11, 12. This their Profession seems to be animated by that Spirit of Love, of Power, and of a found Mind, which we find mentioned in 2 Tim. 1.7.
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For they hereby were solicitous that all should know, that the God of Heaven, and of Israel, had no Equal. 2dly. It reflected greatly on God's Enemies:
For they hereby were solicitous that all should know, that the God of Heaven, and of Israel, had no Equal. 2dly. It reflected greatly on God's Enemies:
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than engage their Tongues or Hands against that Being which so infinitely transcends them. 3dly. It look'd greatly at the once captive, but now returning Jews.
than engage their Tongues or Hands against that Being which so infinitely transcends them. 3dly. It looked greatly At the once captive, but now returning jews.
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and fix them in their own Land and City, and to enable them to compleat their undertaken Work. 4thly. It look'd greatly at this great Professor, Nehemiah himself:
and fix them in their own Land and city, and to enable them to complete their undertaken Work. 4thly. It looked greatly At this great Professor, Nehemiah himself:
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and from the Conduct, Government, and Kindness of this God to him, whom he had chosen to carry on this Work. 5thly. It look'd greatly at their approaching Privileges and instant Mercies;
and from the Conduct, Government, and Kindness of this God to him, whom he had chosen to carry on this Work. 5thly. It looked greatly At their approaching Privileges and instant mercies;
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This is our God, who is the God of Heaven. And O the sparklings of his heavenly Glory, which we shall see to our great Benefit and Pleasure in the great Glories of his rebuilt Temple, and repaired Walls and City! 6thly. This look'd greatly at their present Work;
This is our God, who is the God of Heaven. And O the sparklings of his heavenly Glory, which we shall see to our great Benefit and Pleasure in the great Glories of his Rebuilt Temple, and repaired Walls and city! 6thly. This looked greatly At their present Work;
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for it was their own concocting and digesting of all those Ministries to their Courage and Endeavours, of which their Sense of God was as the Life and Strength.
for it was their own concocting and digesting of all those Ministries to their Courage and Endeavours, of which their Sense of God was as the Life and Strength.
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were not all these reviv'd upon them by this great Name, which they so pertinently and prudently profess'd. 7thly. This look'd greatly at their own endanger'd Frame. Their Enemies were many, they themselves but few.
were not all these revived upon them by this great Name, which they so pertinently and prudently professed. 7thly. This looked greatly At their own endangered Frame. Their Enemies were many, they themselves but few.
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But when they set this God against their Enemies, they readily could conclude, that all their Enemies would be found Liars, as to God and them. And, 8thly.
But when they Set this God against their Enemies, they readily could conclude, that all their Enemies would be found Liars, as to God and them. And, 8thly.
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how intricate and perplexing was it found when once engag'd in by Zerubbabel, Joshua, Ezra, Nehemiah, and all the Remnant of the People? Contemptuous Scorners despis'd them, and reproach'd them:
how intricate and perplexing was it found when once engaged in by Zerubbabel, joshua, Ezra, Nehemiah, and all the Remnant of the People? Contemptuous Scorner's despised them, and reproached them:
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The People of the Land disturb them, and hire Counsellors to frustrate this their purpose: These (in confederacy with others) misrepresent them to the King:
The People of the Land disturb them, and hire Counsellors to frustrate this their purpose: These (in confederacy with Others) misrepresent them to the King:
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this also was enquired into, censur'd, and inform'd against by Tatnai, and Shethar-Boznai: but yet the Elders kept up their Spirit, Purpose, and Profession;
this also was inquired into, censured, and informed against by Tatnai, and Shethar-boznai: but yet the Elders kept up their Spirit, Purpose, and Profession;
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After this they had mercenary Persons, who by Prophecies and crafty Insinuations of instant Enemies and Dangers, endeavour'd to obstruct their Progress;
After this they had mercenary Persons, who by Prophecies and crafty Insinuations of instant Enemies and Dangers, endeavoured to obstruct their Progress;
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and all this under great pretence of Friendship, tho they design'd hereby to influence these Builders and Reformers into a Distrust of God, a contracting a Dishonour to themselves,
and all this under great pretence of Friendship, though they designed hereby to influence these Builders and Reformers into a Distrust of God, a contracting a Dishonour to themselves,
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and Son-in-law to Sanballat ) was made their Priest, by the Solicitation of Sanballat, that so Manasseh might not put away Sanballat 's Daughter, his Wife,
and Son-in-law to Sanballat) was made their Priest, by the Solicitation of Sanballat, that so Manasses might not put away Sanballat is Daughter, his Wife,
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to consider and confess our Sins, whose Sinfulness is so visible in these our Desolations; to profess our concurrent solemn Resolutions, to set upon Reparation-work;
to Consider and confess our Sins, whose Sinfulness is so visible in these our Desolations; to profess our concurrent solemn Resolutions, to Set upon Reparation-work;
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and to testify to all, in whom, in what, and to what purposes we (tho differing in Sentiments as to some smaller things of ritual Consideration and Concern) do now unite as Brethren, to love, encourage,
and to testify to all, in whom, in what, and to what Purposes we (though differing in Sentiments as to Some smaller things of ritual Consideration and Concern) do now unite as Brothers, to love, encourage,
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and assist each other, as one in God and Christ, to run down Immoralities, and to reduce Men to that visibly orderly Behaviour which may conciliate to our Religion (our Christianity) its just and genuine Reputation;
and assist each other, as one in God and christ, to run down Immoralities, and to reduce Men to that visibly orderly Behaviour which may conciliate to our Religion (our Christianity) its just and genuine Reputation;
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And shall we be discouraged by any thing, from attempting to rescue our profess'd Religion from the Reproaches of the Pagan, Antichristian, Papal World? What can be more of God than what is for him? And what can be more for God than what is of him? And when can we expect his Presence, Patronage, Countenance,
And shall we be discouraged by any thing, from attempting to rescue our professed Religion from the Reproaches of the Pagan, Antichristian, Papal World? What can be more of God than what is for him? And what can be more for God than what is of him? And when can we expect his Presence, Patronage, Countenance,
and upon what he hath left upon Record, the History of so many executed (and those so very tremendous) Judgments? By which 'tis evident what he hath most espoused,
and upon what he hath left upon Record, the History of so many executed (and those so very tremendous) Judgments? By which it's evident what he hath most espoused,
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and a true evident Concern for serious Dealings with God, and for practical Christian Godliness, in those who differ from me in doubtful and inferiour things.
and a true evident Concern for serious Dealings with God, and for practical Christian Godliness, in those who differ from me in doubtful and inferior things.
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God himself knows how far I am distrustful of my own Judgment, the Weakness whereof doth cost me many a serious, sad, self-humbling Thought, in both my Solitudes and in Conversation.
God himself knows how Far I am distrustful of my own Judgement, the Weakness whereof does cost me many a serious, sad, Self-humbling Thought, in both my solitudes and in Conversation.
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I would not have every Objection, modestly and discreetly offer'd, and closely urg'd in its full Strength in order to its fit Resolution, to be accounted culpable.
I would not have every Objection, modestly and discreetly offered, and closely urged in its full Strength in order to its fit Resolution, to be accounted culpable.
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Modest Inquiries and Proposals are vastly different from industrious design'd Propagations of Errors, and from scurrilous and blasphemous Reflections upon the Godhead of the Lord of Glory.
Modest Inquiries and Proposals Are vastly different from Industria designed Propagations of Errors, and from scurrilous and blasphemous Reflections upon the Godhead of the Lord of Glory.
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So far as I can find, too much in Sacred Writ is attributed and ascribed to Christ by God himself; too much is arrogated, claimed, and assumed by Christ unto himself; too much has been predicted of him by the Prophets; yea,
So Far as I can find, too much in Sacred Writ is attributed and ascribed to christ by God himself; too much is arrogated, claimed, and assumed by christ unto himself; too much has been predicted of him by the prophets; yea,
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and too much has been asserted, received, expected, and attested by his Apostles and Disciples in their day, to leave it possible for me to think him a mere Creature, or any thing less than the Eternal Word and Son of God. To which I will take liberty to add, that how the Universal Government and Judgment should be safely committed to and left with a mere Creature,
and too much has been asserted, received, expected, and attested by his Apostles and Disciples in their day, to leave it possible for me to think him a mere Creature, or any thing less than the Eternal Word and Son of God. To which I will take liberty to add, that how the Universal Government and Judgement should be safely committed to and left with a mere Creature,
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But as to Blasphemies, Profanations of Holy Days and Institutions, abusing those who minister therein; Debaucheries, Intemperance, carnal Pollutions, exposing Sacred Words and Things to Scorn, unseasonable hauntings of Publick-houses;
But as to Blasphemies, Profanations of Holy Days and Institutions, abusing those who minister therein; Debaucheries, Intemperance, carnal Pollutions, exposing Sacred Words and Things to Scorn, unseasonable hauntings of Public-houses;
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and dilutes every thing that is derived from God. We are not self-sufficient; our Difficulties, Adversaries, and Perplexities, will be found manifold and mighty. Perfidiousness will be frequent.
and dilutes every thing that is derived from God. We Are not self-sufficient; our Difficulties, Adversaries, and Perplexities, will be found manifold and mighty. Perfidiousness will be frequent.
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and malignant Patrons and Abettors of it, who through long Custom are hardned therein) but by our dependence upon that God whose Name we reverence and adore? And how shall we preserve our Bow in strength,
and malignant Patrons and Abettors of it, who through long Custom Are hardened therein) but by our dependence upon that God whose Name we Reverence and adore? And how shall we preserve our Bow in strength,
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God eyed as for us, near us, and before us, as with his Euge and Reward, will make us fearless and unmoveable, and greatly eager in the pursuit of what concerns his Laws and Glory.
God eyed as for us, near us, and before us, as with his Euge and Reward, will make us fearless and Unmovable, and greatly eager in the pursuit of what concerns his Laws and Glory.
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He therefore that expects the Patronage and Kindness of his God, and that understands wherein these must consist and fix, here and hereafter, will heartily endeavour the extirpation of all things irreceptive of God's Countenance and Reward.
He Therefore that expects the Patronage and Kindness of his God, and that understands wherein these must consist and fix, Here and hereafter, will heartily endeavour the extirpation of all things irreceptive of God's Countenance and Reward.
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with the due Grandeur and Designs of Divine Government; (which is indeed the Illustration of Divine Excellencies in the true Constitution and Conduct of what relates unto the Sons of Men, sutably to their Author, Make, Capacity,
with the due Grandeur and Designs of Divine Government; (which is indeed the Illustration of Divine Excellencies in the true Constitution and Conduct of what relates unto the Sons of Men, suitably to their Author, Make, Capacity,
as others testify their Scorns and Enmity against God. Acts 24.14. 1 Pet. 3.15. Great Enterprizes ought to be seconded with brisk and bold Profession when the case requires it.
as Others testify their Scorns and Enmity against God. Acts 24.14. 1 Pet. 3.15. Great Enterprises ought to be seconded with brisk and bold Profession when the case requires it.
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Ezra 5.11, 12. Thus in the Text, Then answered I them, &c. See Dan. 3.16 — 18. Mind here what was profess'd: 1st. That their God was the God of Heaven; but so was not the God of their Enemies. 2dly. That they were the Servants of this God;
Ezra 5.11, 12. Thus in the Text, Then answered I them, etc. See Dan. 3.16 — 18. Mind Here what was professed: 1st. That their God was the God of Heaven; but so was not the God of their Enemies. 2dly. That they were the Servants of this God;
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And thus the Oppositions of their idolatrous Enemies were (in the sober Sense of God) confronted by them. 4thly. That the God of Heaven would prosper them.
And thus the Oppositions of their idolatrous Enemies were (in the Sobrium Sense of God) confronted by them. 4thly. That the God of Heaven would prosper them.
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Thus were their Enemies, and their Gods despised by them, as too impotent to help or hinder them. 5thly. All this was boldly owned by them when most despised and derided by their Enemies;
Thus were their Enemies, and their God's despised by them, as too impotent to help or hinder them. 5thly. All this was boldly owned by them when most despised and derided by their Enemies;
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Shall we not be as bold for God as others are against him? Where lie the odds? Deut. 33.26 — 29. Zech. 4.6, 7. Doct. 5. Our Purposes and Practices ought to agree with our Relations, Stations, and Professions; Tit. 1.16. Nehem. 5.9.
Shall we not be as bold for God as Others Are against him? Where lie the odds? Deuteronomy 33.26 — 29. Zechariah 4.6, 7. Doct. 5. Our Purposes and Practices ought to agree with our Relations, Stations, and Professions; Tit. 1.16. Nehemiah 5.9.
This great Reformer gives the Answer, makes the Profession, reforms the People, incourages the Work, addresses to and eyes his God, rebukes the Immoralities of his Followers, brings them to observe,
This great Reformer gives the Answer, makes the Profession, reforms the People, encourages the Work, Addresses to and eyes his God, rebukes the Immoralities of his Followers, brings them to observe,
And he acts answerably to his Station, as a Magistrate; to his Circumstances, as a rich Man; to his Relation, as God's Servant; to his Obligations, as the Surviver of a long Captivity;
And he acts answerably to his Station, as a Magistrate; to his circumstances, as a rich Man; to his Relation, as God's Servant; to his Obligations, as the Surviver of a long Captivity;
and indeed nothing but what may well become the Patronage, Presence, and Incouragements of the God of Heaven. Numb. 25.11 — 13. 3. See hence what actuated Thoughts of God, and of fit Confidence in him, and of great Expectations from him, will make Men do:
and indeed nothing but what may well become the Patronage, Presence, and Encouragements of the God of Heaven. Numb. 25.11 — 13. 3. See hence what actuated Thoughts of God, and of fit Confidence in him, and of great Expectations from him, will make Men do:
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5. See hence what it is to appear and act for God, and for the Good of his Jerusalem, from Principles of Conscience and Religion. Self is here laid aside,
5. See hence what it is to appear and act for God, and for the Good of his Jerusalem, from Principles of Conscience and Religion. Self is Here laid aside,
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unless and until Publick Affairs go prosperously on. Psal. 137.5, 6. 6. See hence what a true Estimate of God's City, and of his Temple-presence there, will prompt and reconcile his Servants to:
unless and until Public Affairs go prosperously on. Psalm 137.5, 6. 6. See hence what a true Estimate of God's city, and of his Temple-presence there, will prompt and reconcile his Servants to:
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long, tedious, and much Work, for Patience; Scoffs and Conflicts for great Resolution; different Humours, Stations, Circumstances, and Degrees and Kinds of Crimes, for much Wisdom and Discretion;
long, tedious, and much Work, for Patience; Scoffs and Conflicts for great Resolution; different Humours, Stations, circumstances, and Degrees and Kinds of Crimes, for much Wisdom and Discretion;
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subtile Countermines, Evasions and Excuses, for serious, prudent, deep and clear Discoveries and Thoughts; and all your Procedures and Successes, for Observations and Acknowledgments.
subtle Countermines, Evasions and Excuses, for serious, prudent, deep and clear Discoveries and Thoughts; and all your Procedures and Successes, for Observations and Acknowledgments.
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And seeing so many Eyes may be fix'd upon you, what strict Self-discipline and exemplary Blamelessness ought you to have? And I need not tell you, what necessity is incumbent on you for solemn frequent Prayer to God,
And seeing so many Eyes may be fixed upon you, what strict Self-discipline and exemplary Blamelessness ought you to have? And I need not tell you, what necessity is incumbent on you for solemn frequent Prayer to God,
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You have (caeteris paribus) the Prospect and Assurance of your Great Master's Euge and Reward. True Peace of Conscience will attend you in these your resolute and regular Purposes and Engagements for your God.
You have (caeteris paribus) the Prospect and Assurance of your Great Masters Euge and Reward. True Peace of Conscience will attend you in these your resolute and regular Purposes and Engagements for your God.
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Set but your God before you always, and you need not be moved. O let not these incouraging Consolations be neglected, unconcocted, indigested, or accounted small!
Set but your God before you always, and you need not be moved. Oh let not these encouraging Consolations be neglected, unconcocted, indigested, or accounted small!
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There would be more Experience of him undoubtedly, were there more regular and actuated Expectation from him; Isa. 26.3, 4. 3. To Resolution for God. Acts 11.23. Neh. 6.11.
There would be more Experience of him undoubtedly, were there more regular and actuated Expectation from him; Isaiah 26.3, 4. 3. To Resolution for God. Acts 11.23. Neh 6.11.
And let those Words of Truth and Soberness be well considered, which you find in Jam. 1.5 — 11. Fix'd and strong Resolution is as the Root and Life of generous and great Actions.
And let those Words of Truth and Soberness be well considered, which you find in Jam. 1.5 — 11. Fixed and strong Resolution is as the Root and Life of generous and great Actions.
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and such in Faithfluness to their own Judgment, than it was readily complied with by others called Dissenters: but we are all one in Christ, and Members each of other.
and such in Faithfluness to their own Judgement, than it was readily complied with by Others called Dissenters: but we Are all one in christ, and Members each of other.
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as can make all yield to weighty things, and make us candidly and respectfully to converse and act together, to stem that Tide of Wickedness and Profaneness which threatens so apparently to ruin the Welfare and Renown of Church and State.
as can make all yield to weighty things, and make us candidly and respectfully to converse and act together, to stem that Tide of Wickedness and Profaneness which threatens so apparently to ruin the Welfare and Renown of Church and State.
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and from the publick Professions of Transgressors, who stand up at the Creed; who cry, Incline our Hearts to keep this Law; and that in solemn Assemblies;
and from the public Professions of Transgressors, who stand up At the Creed; who cry, Incline our Hearts to keep this Law; and that in solemn Assemblies;
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and who do not deny that God, that Christ, that Gospel, which testify and protest against the very Crimes which they so shamelesly commit and perpetrate.
and who do not deny that God, that christ, that Gospel, which testify and protest against the very Crimes which they so shamelessly commit and perpetrate.
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and which are no way controverted amongst themselves. Set but their professed Principles against those their Practices, which contradict such Principles;
and which Are no Way controverted among themselves. Set but their professed Principles against those their Practices, which contradict such Principles;
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5. To discourage all those Principles and Doctrines (as far as regularly you can) which minister to these Immoralities. Rev. 2.14. Tit. 1.9 — 16. 1 Tim. 6.3.
5. To discourage all those Principles and Doctrines (as Far as regularly you can) which minister to these Immoralities. Rev. 2.14. Tit. 1.9 — 16. 1 Tim. 6.3.
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6. To walk prudently and blamelesly your selves in all things. Phil. 2.14, 15. Neh. 5.9. it is but reasonable for you to expect all sorts of Eyes upon you.
6. To walk prudently and blamelessly your selves in all things. Philip 2.14, 15. Neh 5.9. it is but reasonable for you to expect all sorts of Eyes upon you.
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or of equivalent Crimes to what you proceed against them for, you may conclude that your Miscarriages will be told in Gath, with all imaginable Aggravations, to your Reproach,
or of equivalent Crimes to what you proceed against them for, you may conclude that your Miscarriages will be told in Gaza, with all imaginable Aggravations, to your Reproach,
in that as God and others expected other things from you, so may you look for such Returns upon you from his displeased and incensed (because more reproached) Majesty,
in that as God and Others expected other things from you, so may you look for such Returns upon you from his displeased and incensed (Because more reproached) Majesty,
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Nor is your personal Blamelessness, as to Immoralities, sufficient for you in this matter, but you must also see that all your Diligence, Zeal and Courage, have their due Conduct,
Nor is your personal Blamelessness, as to Immoralities, sufficient for you in this matter, but you must also see that all your Diligence, Zeal and Courage, have their due Conduct,
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and God's insisting upon universal Obedience to his Laws, with the Encouragements which he affords thereto, in Deut. 28.1 — 13. Could I obtain of you to lay to heart that peremptory Word, with the historical occasion of it, in Levit. 24. 10 — 16. Whosoever curseth his God shall bear his Sin:
and God's insisting upon universal obedience to his Laws, with the Encouragements which he affords thereto, in Deuteronomy 28.1 — 13. Could I obtain of you to lay to heart that peremptory Word, with the historical occasion of it, in Levit. 24. 10 — 16. Whosoever Curseth his God shall bear his since:
Could I prevail with you to pause upon God's published Resolution, not to hold him guiltless (not to free him from his Wrath) who taketh his Name in vain, Exod. 20.7. I might then hope that your Reverence towards God, and your Self-love and Care might keep you orderly and safe.
Could I prevail with you to pause upon God's published Resolution, not to hold him guiltless (not to free him from his Wrath) who Takes his Name in vain, Exod 20.7. I might then hope that your reverence towards God, and your Self-love and Care might keep you orderly and safe.
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Uncleanness, Intemperance, Rudeness and Profaneness, are such debasing and unworthy things, as that serious Thoughts could not but move you to abhor them.
Uncleanness, Intemperance, Rudeness and Profaneness, Are such debasing and unworthy things, as that serious Thoughts could not but move you to abhor them.
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Are they protected, maintained, accommodated, and encouraged, to be alienated from their Proprietor, and to be profaned and abused before him? Can any thing be pleaded for your Sins which may be justified at your own Tribunal? Or can the Gain and Pleasure of your Crimes compensate what you are sure to lose,
are they protected, maintained, accommodated, and encouraged, to be alienated from their Proprietor, and to be profaned and abused before him? Can any thing be pleaded for your Sins which may be justified At your own Tribunal? Or can the Gain and Pleasure of your Crimes compensate what you Are sure to loose,
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and a future State, hath he made that and you to be eternally his own Reproach? Or do you think God made his Laws in vain? Or that Heaven can bear or sute with your present Frame and Course? Or that God needs or fears you,
and a future State, hath he made that and you to be eternally his own Reproach? Or do you think God made his Laws in vain? Or that Heaven can bear or suit with your present Frame and Course? Or that God needs or fears you,
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It can be no way pleasing to the sober Mind, or to Men of Peace, intent upon their own Interest, Quietness and Safety here, to minister to Contentions,
It can be no Way pleasing to the Sobrium Mind, or to Men of Peace, intent upon their own Interest, Quietness and Safety Here, to minister to Contentions,
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of the terrible Reviews and Censures which your and their awakened Consciences, (by the so sensible Approaches and Instancy of Eternity on a Death-bed, wherein we can look for nothing but the Severities of Divine Revenges) will make upon all Follies and Neglects:
of the terrible Reviews and Censures which your and their awakened Consciences, (by the so sensible Approaches and Instancy of Eternity on a Deathbed, wherein we can look for nothing but the Severities of Divine Revenges) will make upon all Follies and Neglects:
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Of those most intimate and sharp Resentments which our Great Judg cannot but have of all your notorious and aggravated Crimes, which have so boldly and provokingly confronted him in the whole Constitution and Procedures of his Government and Designs:
Of those most intimate and sharp Resentments which our Great Judge cannot but have of all your notorious and aggravated Crimes, which have so boldly and provokingly confronted him in the Whole Constitution and Procedures of his Government and Designs:
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They are not ignorant of those most rueful Desolations of Persons, Families, Churches, Kingdoms and Societies, which dissolute Spirits and Practices have produced and multiplied.
They Are not ignorant of those most rueful Desolations of Persons, Families, Churches, Kingdoms and Societies, which dissolute Spirits and Practices have produced and multiplied.
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And they are well satisfied that the Prevention or Removal of God's Judgments, and the procuring and continuance of his blessing Presence with us, can never rationally be expected but in the way of universal penitent Reformation, and evident Return to God.
And they Are well satisfied that the Prevention or Removal of God's Judgments, and the procuring and Continuance of his blessing Presence with us, can never rationally be expected but in the Way of universal penitent Reformation, and evident Return to God.
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Do but reflect upon what you are: And can you think it orderly and accountable (even to your own impartial selves) that Men should brutify themselves? That rational Souls should prostitute their so noble Faculties and Powers to the so sordid and mean Interests and Satisfactions of intemperate Flesh? Shall that lie wallowing in the Mire, with the Self-defiling Brute, which might so gratefully and commendably exert and illustrate its own Authorities and Vigours in the due Management of its so very useful Body? Lust and Intemperance are a great profanation of that so curiously contrived and compacted Mansion which is consigned to the Soul to live in,
Do but reflect upon what you Are: And can you think it orderly and accountable (even to your own impartial selves) that Men should brutify themselves? That rational Souls should prostitute their so noble Faculties and Powers to the so sordid and mean Interests and Satisfactions of intemperate Flesh? Shall that lie wallowing in the Mire, with the Self-defiling Brutus, which might so gratefully and commendably exert and illustrate its own Authorities and Vigours in the due Management of its so very useful Body? Lust and Intemperance Are a great profanation of that so curiously contrived and compacted Mansion which is consigned to the Soul to live in,
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must that be used to viler Purposes, even to proclaim your Transformation into a devilish Frame and Nature? Doth it become a Creature to blaspheme and curse its God, to imprecate his Anger, to contend with the Author of it self,
must that be used to Viler Purposes, even to proclaim your Transformation into a devilish Frame and Nature? Does it become a Creature to Blaspheme and curse its God, to imprecate his Anger, to contend with the Author of it self,
and to shew more Enmity and less Reverence to him, than Pagans will or dare to do unto their false Gods? What need of Oaths and Blasphemies in humane Conversation!
and to show more Enmity and less reverence to him, than Pagans will or Dare to do unto their false God's? What need of Oaths and Blasphemies in humane Conversation!
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and they will be found as the drying of the Stubble for the Flames of the infernal Pit, wherein the Terrors of Revenges will surprize and scorch such Sinners most severely.
and they will be found as the drying of the Stubble for the Flames of the infernal Pit, wherein the Terrors of Revenges will surprise and scorch such Sinners most severely.
And shall this present State, and Scantling of probationary time only be spent in what is most like to shorten it, to ruin you, to strike profanely at both Majesty and Mercy,
And shall this present State, and Scantling of probationary time only be spent in what is most like to shorten it, to ruin you, to strike profanely At both Majesty and Mercy,
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and to prevent your own Salvation, by making it unbecoming God and Christ to save you from eternal Wrath? And shall others fear or love you more than they love God and Christ? And must they tamely give up all God's Rights,
and to prevent your own Salvation, by making it unbecoming God and christ to save you from Eternal Wrath? And shall Others Fear or love you more than they love God and christ? And must they tamely give up all God's Rights,
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lest you should thereby be displeased and stopt (tho regularly) in your attempted Rapes upon all that is Orderly and Sacred? You know your time is short;
lest you should thereby be displeased and stopped (though regularly) in your attempted Rapes upon all that is Orderly and Sacred? You know your time is short;
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as that the Spirit and Practice of the one can be congenial with the other? Think therefore most composedly upon Who it is that instigates and prompts you to all your Dissoluteness and Profaneness,
as that the Spirit and Practice of the one can be congenial with the other? Think Therefore most composedly upon Who it is that instigates and prompts you to all your Dissoluteness and Profaneness,
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will that malignant and proud Enemy in Hell, ( the Devil I mean) forget or pardon all your Reflections upon him? or will he overlook any thing done by you in time disserviceable to himself? He knows you never can be his, unless you cast off holy Speeches, Purposes and Practices,
will that malignant and proud Enemy in Hell, (the devil I mean) forget or pardon all your Reflections upon him? or will he overlook any thing done by you in time disserviceable to himself? He knows you never can be his, unless you cast off holy Speeches, Purposes and Practices,
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Are others then your Enemies because they would rescue you from him? And lastly, spend some solemn and close Thoughts on this, viz. What you are like to think of your own self-ruined selves.
are Others then your Enemies Because they would rescue you from him? And lastly, spend Some solemn and close Thoughts on this, viz. What you Are like to think of your own self-ruined selves.
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or have Converses with your profane, debauched, intemperate, wilful, deserted and distracted selves, delightfully? Or can you think that Christ will fetch those Souls to Heaven, that always practically and presumptuously told him how little they esteem'd Heaven or Him? and how much they preferred Satan and his Ways thereto? I have no personal Prejudice against any of you.
or have Converses with your profane, debauched, intemperate, wilful, deserted and distracted selves, delightfully? Or can you think that christ will fetch those Souls to Heaven, that always practically and presumptuously told him how little they esteemed Heaven or Him? and how much they preferred Satan and his Ways thereto? I have no personal Prejudice against any of you.
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