The treasures of the sea A sermon to the mariners upon Deut. XXXIII. xviii, xix. And of Zabulun, he said, Rejoice Zabulun in thy ports, and Issachar in thy tents. They shall call the people unto the mountain, there they shall offer sacrifices of righteousness: for they shall suck of the abundance of the seas, and of treaures hid in the sand.
HOwever some men, wedded to Cowardice and Sloth, have declaimed against the dangers and roughness of the Sea, looking upon every storm as a Trumpeter of Death,
HOwever Some men, wedded to Cowardice and Sloth, have declaimed against the dangers and roughness of the Sea, looking upon every storm as a Trumpeter of Death,
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Old Neptune is of a more tractable disposition, and if his angry Sister ( Juno, the Air) will but let him alone, never fails to be favourable to the concerns of the World.
Old Neptune is of a more tractable disposition, and if his angry Sister (Juno, the Air) will but let him alone, never fails to be favourable to the concerns of the World.
So that Tertullian, though in the commendations of other things plentiful enough of words, yet in the praise of Water, flows with an Eloquence worthy himself and the subject, telling us that it is the ancientest of all the Elements,
So that Tertullian, though in the commendations of other things plentiful enough of words, yet in the praise of Water, flows with an Eloquence worthy himself and the Subject, telling us that it is the Ancientest of all the Elements,
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that all Art is nothing but an imitation of the great process of God Almighty in the Creation of the World, who having out of nothing call'd a confused, (and,
that all Art is nothing but an imitation of the great process of God Almighty in the Creation of the World, who having out of nothing called a confused, (and,
as seemeth from the Text, a liquid) matter, the Spirti of God moved upon the waters, Gen. 1. 2. giving motion to the fluid Mother of all things, who being warmed by that agitation, brought forth the succeeding parts of the Universe in their Order.
as seems from the Text, a liquid) matter, the Spirti of God moved upon the waters, Gen. 1. 2. giving motion to the fluid Mother of all things, who being warmed by that agitation, brought forth the succeeding parts of the Universe in their Order.
and the Platonists have not only made it Purgative here, but Cathartick hereafter, sending humane Souls to be washt in the next World from the stains they had contracted in this.
and the Platonists have not only made it Purgative Here, but Cathartic hereafter, sending humane Souls to be washed in the next World from the stains they had contracted in this.
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when the stains of our Nature and the Errours of our Lives are cleansed by the Waters of Baptism, through which so many graces of God descend upon us as in a shower, according to the Prophetick Doctrine of that Ocean of Scripture,
when the stains of our Nature and the Errors of our Lives Are cleansed by the Waters of Baptism, through which so many graces of God descend upon us as in a shower, according to the Prophetic Doctrine of that Ocean of Scripture,
Which though we should interpret with the Jews, to signifie an abundance of Temporal Blessings, increased and refreshed with the dews of Heaven, it could not be disadvantageous to the Hōnour of our Subject:
Which though we should interpret with the jews, to signify an abundance of Temporal Blessings, increased and refreshed with the dews of Heaven, it could not be disadvantageous to the Honour of our Subject:
34. we understand it of those many graces, which shall, as it were, distil through the Holy Font upon the Christian Church, it will much more ennoble this fruitful spring of all Vertues, which gave not only blessings to the Church,
34. we understand it of those many graces, which shall, as it were, distil through the Holy Font upon the Christian Church, it will much more ennoble this fruitful spring of all Virtues, which gave not only blessings to the Church,
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And truly the same Prophet has made use of this Symbol, Ezek. 47. to denote the whole fate of the Chruch, from a beginning so small and inconsiderable till Christ should have dominion from Sea to Sea, and from the River unto the ends of the Earth, Psal. 72. 8. But S. Gregory understands it of the different degrees and progresses of Christian life, washing first the feet and Epithumetick Organs,
And truly the same Prophet has made use of this Symbol, Ezekiel 47. to denote the Whole fate of the Church, from a beginning so small and inconsiderable till christ should have dominion from Sea to Sea, and from the River unto the ends of the Earth, Psalm 72. 8. But S. Gregory understands it of the different Degrees and Progresses of Christian life, washing First the feet and Epithumetick Organs,
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and the Riches brought in by the Sea, which were so considerable, that they were esteemed a reward worthy those who should be the great Preachers and Examples of Religion, who should call the people to the Mountain, to offer the Sacrifices of Righteousness.
and the Riches brought in by the Sea, which were so considerable, that they were esteemed a reward worthy those who should be the great Preachers and Examples of Religion, who should call the people to the Mountain, to offer the Sacrifices of Righteousness.
We will therefore begin with the History of these two Tribes from the Benediction and NONLATINALPHABET of their great Patriarch Jacob, and then proceed to considerations more practical,
We will Therefore begin with the History of these two Tribes from the Benediction and of their great Patriarch Jacob, and then proceed to considerations more practical,
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So that though he was but the tenth Son, yet is he preferred before his Seniors, perhaps for that Christ was to be conceived in Nazareth of that Tribe.
So that though he was but the tenth Son, yet is he preferred before his Seniors, perhaps for that christ was to be conceived in Nazareth of that Tribe.
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And therefore he has a prerogative, the first, which the Holy Text mentions given to man, ( viz. a Dominion over the Fish of the Sea, Gen. 1. 28.) And accordingly his portion was allotted in the Agrarian Laws of Joshua, Josh. 19. 10, 11. And indeed in such a place too, where his Neighbours, the Tyrians and Zidonians, pretended to a chief Admiralty in the Sea,
And Therefore he has a prerogative, the First, which the Holy Text mentions given to man, (viz. a Dominion over the Fish of the Sea, Gen. 1. 28.) And accordingly his portion was allotted in the Agrarian Laws of joshua, Josh. 19. 10, 11. And indeed in such a place too, where his Neighbours, the Tyrians and Zidonians, pretended to a chief Admiralty in the Sea,
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and wonder more the world should be so dull, that in sixteen hundred years no commerce should be us'd at Sea (especially if it were as well peopled before the Flood,
and wonder more the world should be so dull, that in sixteen hundred Years no commerce should be used At Sea (especially if it were as well peopled before the Flood,
as in the like number of years after;) yet there is no positive account of any Naval Architecture till the days of Noah, who by divine direction prepared his Ark of Gopher, against the general inundation.
as in the like number of Years After;) yet there is no positive account of any Naval Architecture till the days of Noah, who by divine direction prepared his Ark of Gopher, against the general inundation.
Afterwards, several Nations pretended to be the Authors of this most useful Art, (and perhaps it might be found out by several people, who had yet no commerce one with another, necessity being ingenious under all Climates.) But the Phoenicians put in the fairest, who as they are accounted the Authors of Arithmetick and Astronomy,
Afterwards, several nations pretended to be the Authors of this most useful Art, (and perhaps it might be found out by several people, who had yet no commerce one with Another, necessity being ingenious under all Climates.) But the Phoenicians put in the Fairest, who as they Are accounted the Authors of Arithmetic and Astronomy,
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The Greeks call them Phoenicians, but the Hebrews Canaanites. Their Country is the Sea-coast of Syria and Tyrus, the maritime Metropolis thereof bordering upon the Tribe of Zabulun, whose Trade and Commerce was so great and remarkable in the days of Ezekiel, that two whole Chapters are spent in the description of her vastness, and judgments.
The Greeks call them Phoenicians, but the Hebrews Canaanites. Their Country is the Seacoast of Syria and Tyre, the maritime Metropolis thereof bordering upon the Tribe of Zabulun, whose Trade and Commerce was so great and remarkable in the days of Ezekielem, that two Whole Chapters Are spent in the description of her vastness, and Judgments.
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Ezek. 26 & 27. She is there stil'd a Merchant, whose Ships were made of Firr, their Masts of Cedar, their Oars of Bashan Oak, the Hatches of Ivory, the Waste-cloths, Vanes, Flaggs and Pendants of Purple and Scarlet.
Ezekiel 26 & 27. She is there Styled a Merchant, whose Ships were made of Fir, their Masts of Cedar, their Oars of Bashan Oak, the Hates of Ivory, the Waste-clothes, Vanes, Flags and Pendants of Purple and Scarlet.
The common Mariners were the Zidonians, and Inhabitants of Arvad, their Calkers were the Antients of Gebal, and their Pilots the Wisemen of Tyrus. Near unto such ingenious and thriving Neighbours was the lot of Zabulun. But they had also Havens of their own, upon the Sea of Galilee, Capharnaum, Bethsaida and Tiberias, where probably they took in the Oyl, the Wine and Corn of their Brother Issachar. So advantageously were they situated, both for the advantages of the most ingenious and useful conversation,
The Common Mariners were the Zidonians, and Inhabitants of Arvadi, their Calkers were the Ancients of Gebal, and their Pilots the Wise men of Tyre. Near unto such ingenious and thriving Neighbours was the lot of Zabulun. But they had also Havens of their own, upon the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Bethsaida and Tiberias, where probably they took in the Oil, the Wine and Corn of their Brother Issachar. So advantageously were they situated, both for the advantages of the most ingenious and useful Conversation,
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For in the Song of Deborah, we read of those of Zabulun to handle the Pen of the Writer, Judg. 5. 14. And it might not be improper they should handle the Pen of the Law, who were to be the Trumpeters of the Gospel.
For in the Song of Deborah, we read of those of Zabulun to handle the Pen of the Writer, Judges 5. 14. And it might not be improper they should handle the Pen of the Law, who were to be the Trumpeters of the Gospel.
2. And Issachar, &c. The Text gives a character of Issachar, like that which the Poets usually give of the first and best men of the World, that is, that he finding a rich Soil, was content to labour for his living, to pay his Gabel, to enjoy, through the sweat of his Brows, the Treasures of the Sands,
2. And Issachar, etc. The Text gives a character of Issachar, like that which the Poets usually give of the First and best men of the World, that is, that he finding a rich Soil, was content to labour for his living, to pay his Gabel, to enjoy, through the sweat of his Brows, the Treasures of the Sands,
and the productions of the Earth, containing himself within his own bounds, without encroaching upon the Lands or Havens of Zabulun, which seem strangely to break the square of his Portion and Inheritance.
and the productions of the Earth, containing himself within his own bounds, without encroaching upon the Lands or Havens of Zabulun, which seem strangely to break the square of his Portion and Inheritance.
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yet in the Wars of Saul and David, 1 Chron. 12. 32. the children of Issachar were assembled for David, under the command of two hundred Captains of their own Tribe, who were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do.
yet in the Wars of Saul and David, 1 Chronicles 12. 32. the children of Issachar were assembled for David, under the command of two hundred Captains of their own Tribe, who were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to doe.
but sometimes creep from under the humble shades of poor Tents and innocent Cottages, to confound the pride of the Great and dissolute, to sit in counsel with Princes,
but sometime creep from under the humble shades of poor Tents and innocent Cottages, to confound the pride of the Great and dissolute, to fit in counsel with Princes,
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But, to omit all other how considerable soever, let us cast our eyes upon our Saviour, who honour'd Nazareth with his conception, Mount Tabor with his Transfiguration, Capharnaum and the Sea-Coasts of Galilee with his Doctrine, his Miracles, his Conversation;
But, to omit all other how considerable soever, let us cast our eyes upon our Saviour, who honoured Nazareth with his conception, Mount Tabor with his Transfiguration, Capernaum and the Sea-Coasts of Galilee with his Doctrine, his Miracles, his Conversation;
but those of an humble and contrite spirit, which through the merits of that one unspotted Sacrifice, which was once offer'd up for us all upon the Cross, become Sacrifices of Righteousness, holy and acceptable unto the Lord. Wherefore rejoice, Zabulun, &c.
but those of an humble and contrite Spirit, which through the merits of that one unspotted Sacrifice, which was once offered up for us all upon the Cross, become Sacrifices of Righteousness, holy and acceptable unto the Lord. Wherefore rejoice, Zabulun, etc.
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namely, that there was not one example of a Son, who died before his Father, till Terah, the Father of Abraham, taught the people a false Religion to make Images of Clay and worship them,
namely, that there was not one Exampl of a Son, who died before his Father, till Terah, the Father of Abraham, taught the people a false Religion to make Images of Clay and worship them,
But to what purpose shall we multiply examples? St. Paul plainly tells us, 1 Tim. 4. 8. Godliness is profitable unto all things, having the promise of this life,
But to what purpose shall we multiply Examples? Saint Paul plainly tells us, 1 Tim. 4. 8. Godliness is profitable unto all things, having the promise of this life,
In short, then it was piety that carried Joseph to all the honours of Egypt, that gave victory to David, and riches to Sol•m•n; that brought the wicked Head of Holofernes into the lap of Judith, and threw Esther into the embraces of the mightiest Prince then upon earth.
In short, then it was piety that carried Joseph to all the honours of Egypt, that gave victory to David, and riches to Sol•m•n; that brought the wicked Head of Holofernes into the lap of Judith, and threw Esther into the embraces of the Mightiest Prince then upon earth.
And the Christian Church was built upon the Mountain of piety, to be the glory of all Ages, the honour of Kings, the desire of all the World, To suck of the abundance of the Seas, & c.
And the Christian Church was built upon the Mountain of piety, to be the glory of all Ages, the honour of Kings, the desire of all the World, To suck of the abundance of the Seas, & c.
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Job tells us there are those, that build their houses as a Moth, Job 27. 18. And how does it build? Easie observation shews, that this little creature harbour'd in some piece of Cloth, gnaws perpetually to cover himself, till his greediness has devoured the walls of his house,
Job tells us there Are those, that built their houses as a Moth, Job 27. 18. And how does it built? Easy observation shows, that this little creature Harboured in Some piece of Cloth, gnaws perpetually to cover himself, till his greediness has devoured the walls of his house,
So true is that of the Prophet Hab. 2. 9, 10, 11. Wo to him that covets an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his Nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil.
So true is that of the Prophet Hab. 2. 9, 10, 11. Woe to him that covets an evil covetousness to his house, that he may Set his Nest on high, that he may be Delivered from the power of evil.
So that instead of sucking the Treasures of the Sand, their portion is only those of the Snow, which God speaks to Job of, ( Job 38. 22. Hast thou entred into the treasures of the Snow? ) And of which one of the Fathers makes a very useful Moral, telling us, that the Treasures of the Snow are Wordly Riches, which covetous men rake together,
So that instead of sucking the Treasures of the Sand, their portion is only those of the Snow, which God speaks to Job of, (Job 38. 22. Hast thou entered into the treasures of the Snow?) And of which one of the Father's makes a very useful Moral, telling us, that the Treasures of the Snow Are Wordly Riches, which covetous men rake together,
as children do Snow, which in their folly they roll into heaps, with no little pains and hazards of their health, efforming them into Horses, Giants, Houses, fansying strength, usefulness and safety in these more feeble works of their feeble hands;
as children do Snow, which in their folly they roll into heaps, with no little pains and hazards of their health, efforming them into Horses, Giants, Houses, fancying strength, usefulness and safety in these more feeble works of their feeble hands;
but the next showre wāshes away all their labours, leaving nothing behind, but the mother of those white fleeces, which foams a while upon the pavement,
but the next shower wanshes away all their labours, leaving nothing behind, but the mother of those white fleeces, which foams a while upon the pavement,
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His seed shall be mighty upon earth; the generation of the upright shall be blessed. Wealth and Riches shall be in his House, and his Righteousness endureth for ever. Psalm 112. 1, 2, 3. 2. An overhasty ambition.
His seed shall be mighty upon earth; the generation of the upright shall be blessed. Wealth and Riches shall be in his House, and his Righteousness Endureth for ever. Psalm 112. 1, 2, 3. 2. an overhasty ambition.
and then burst asunder, and immediately shrink again into his first principles? Then have you seen the emblem of an ambitious man, who rising from almost as great a weakness, swells bigg,
and then burst asunder, and immediately shrink again into his First principles? Then have you seen the emblem of an ambitious man, who rising from almost as great a weakness, Swells big,
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This is exemplified to us in the adventures of the Consul Bibulus, who swelling in his triumphant Chariot, was kill'd by the accidental fall of a Tilestone before he could reach the Capitol.
This is exemplified to us in the adventures of the Consul Bibulus, who swelling in his triumphant Chariot, was killed by the accidental fallen of a Tilestone before he could reach the Capitol.
But the event was only, that having by a restless ambition disturbed the Court of his aged Father, every hair of that busie head became a snare to him,
But the event was only, that having by a restless ambition disturbed the Court of his aged Father, every hair of that busy head became a snare to him,
For then the Stars shall fight in their courses, the winds shall blow, the Sea shall spread her self as a carpet, the earth shall open all the Magazines and Riches of her Entrails:
For then the Stars shall fight in their courses, the winds shall blow, the Sea shall spread her self as a carpet, the earth shall open all the Magazines and Riches of her Entrails:
as the Mountains of Ararat, and then open her unfathomable Womb, as if she meant to disclose the Entrails and Centre of nature? Why does the Air so often become the emblem of Hell, rending all things with the fury of its lightnings,
as the Mountains of Ararat, and then open her unfathomable Womb, as if she meant to disclose the Entrails and Centre of nature? Why does the Air so often become the emblem of Hell, rending all things with the fury of its lightnings,
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and by and by hide the ruins made, in darkness, thick, as that of the infernal Abyss? How comes it to pass, that Fleets fraught with the Riches of the East and of the West,
and by and by hide the ruins made, in darkness, thick, as that of the infernal Abyss? How comes it to pass, that Fleets fraught with the Riches of the East and of the West,
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and they calling upon their Gods for relief, the wise Philosopher advised them to silence (NONLATINALPHABET) lest the Gods should be aware of their passage.
and they calling upon their God's for relief, the wise Philosopher advised them to silence () lest the God's should be aware of their passage.
and telling us that out of Zabulun Christ sent them to call the people to the Mountain, & c. (i. e.) to the Church, who suckt the abundance of the Seas,
and telling us that out of Zabulun christ sent them to call the people to the Mountain, & c. (i. e.) to the Church, who sucked the abundance of the Seas,
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He fetches no Disciples out of the Schools of the Pharisees; he sends not to the Walls or Porches of Athens, but calls a few Fisherman to give Laws and Religion to all the Nations,
He Fetches no Disciples out of the Schools of the Pharisees; he sends not to the Walls or Porches of Athens, but calls a few Fisherman to give Laws and Religion to all the nations,
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Of which Origen cont. Cels. l. 1. gives the reason, telling us that if Christ had chosen the wise and eloquent, it might have given suspicion, that like the Gentile Philosophers, he had raised his Sect, not by the Grace of God,
Of which Origen contentedly. Cels. l. 1. gives the reason, telling us that if christ had chosen the wise and eloquent, it might have given suspicion, that like the Gentile Philosophers, he had raised his Sect, not by the Grace of God,
Devise Laws, joyn Interests, oppress thine Enemies, plot against whom thou suspectest, cajoul thy Friends, and remove all the possible obstacles of thy greatness:
Devise Laws, join Interests, oppress thine Enemies, plot against whom thou suspectest, cajole thy Friends, and remove all the possible obstacles of thy greatness:
but what can be weak that is supported by the Arm of God?) built his Church to continue the admiration and glory of all the world till time shall be no more.
but what can be weak that is supported by the Arm of God?) built his Church to continue the admiration and glory of all the world till time shall be no more.
or strength, or malice, to drive the Oracles from their Stools, and the false Gods from their Temples, placing in their rooms the Doctrine and Cross of Jesus.
or strength, or malice, to drive the Oracles from their Stools, and the false God's from their Temples, placing in their rooms the Doctrine and Cross of jesus.
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And yet the Jewish Traditions run far beyond this, telling us that God in the fifth day of the Creation form'd the Behemoth and Leviathan, and finding them too big for one Element, pickled up the one to be the food of the Elect in the time of the Messiah. And though this story grounded upon that passage 2 Esar. 6. 49. may seem to some a fable more ridiculous than the Whale of Lucian; yet if this mighty Whale, which no Element can contain, be but the NONLATINALPHABET,
And yet the Jewish Traditions run Far beyond this, telling us that God in the fifth day of the Creation formed the behemoth and Leviathan, and finding them too big for one Element, pickled up the one to be the food of the Elect in the time of the Messiah. And though this story grounded upon that passage 2 Esar. 6. 49. may seem to Some a fable more ridiculous than the Whale of Lucian; yet if this mighty Whale, which no Element can contain, be but the,
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and Fish of the Sibyls, then is this Parable such as contains the greatest mystery of the Christian Faith, NONLATINALPHABET and tells us in plain English, that Jesus Christ is the Son of God,
and Fish of the Sibyls, then is this Parable such as contains the greatest mystery of the Christian Faith, and tells us in plain English, that jesus christ is the Son of God,
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Moses was drawn out of the Waters, as his name imports, Exod. 2. 10. to lay the foundation of the Synagogne, which like his Ark built of Bulrushes, Bitumen and Pitch, moral, ceremonial and politick Laws, floated its Votaries upon the uncertain Waves of a troublesome World, till the Kings Daughter should receive them into the favours and honours of her King.
Moses was drawn out of the Waters, as his name imports, Exod 2. 10. to lay the Foundation of the Synagogue, which like his Ark built of Bulrushes, Bitumen and Pitch, moral, ceremonial and politic Laws, floated its Votaries upon the uncertain Waves of a troublesome World, till the Kings Daughter should receive them into the favours and honours of her King.
Ita nos pisciculi secundum NONLATINALPHABET nostrum Jesum Christam in aquâ nascimur, nec aliter, quàm in aquâ permanendo, salvi sumus. Tert. de Bapt. c.
Ita nos pisciculi secundum nostrum Jesus Christum in aquâ nascimur, nec aliter, quàm in aquâ permanendo, Salvi sumus. Tert de Bapt c.
The Gentiles too owe much of their Religion, and much of their knowledge to the Hebber-men of Coos, who at one lucky draught brought up the famous Tripos, whose ternary of Feet denote the full perfection of knowledge, the great prerogative of Apollo: So that while Janus keeps the Storks off from behind,
The Gentiles too owe much of their Religion, and much of their knowledge to the Hebber-men of Coos, who At one lucky draught brought up the famous Tripos, whose ternary of Feet denote the full perfection of knowledge, the great prerogative of Apollo: So that while Janus keeps the Storks off from behind,
Kings and Councellors, the greatest and the wisest men upon Earth, sent to him in all doubtful affairs, (to perplex them the more) as willing to be cheated with the ambiguity of his Answers.
Kings and Councillors, the greatest and the Wisest men upon Earth, sent to him in all doubtful affairs, (to perplex them the more) as willing to be cheated with the ambiguity of his Answers.
Then it was that God sent the true Fisher-men, the Apostles, with the true Tripos and mystery of the Eternal Wisdom of the Father, the expectation of the past, the glory of the present, the hopes of the future,
Then it was that God sent the true Fishermen, the Apostles, with the true Tripos and mystery of the Eternal Wisdom of the Father, the expectation of the past, the glory of the present, the hope's of the future,
Fraught with this Wisdom, these poor Ideots fail'd through the World, stopt the mouths of the Philosophers, silenced the Oracles, destroyed the false Gods, banisht Satan out of his Kingdom, converted the Nations;
Fraught with this Wisdom, these poor Idiots failed through the World, stopped the mouths of the Philosophers, silenced the Oracles, destroyed the false God's, banished Satan out of his Kingdom, converted the nations;
But the previous grace of God took away all these hindrances, turning their infirmities into strength, their ignorance into wisdom, their stripes into joy, their imprisonments into liberty,
But the previous grace of God took away all these hindrances, turning their infirmities into strength, their ignorance into Wisdom, their stripes into joy, their imprisonments into liberty,
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and all their impediments to the advantages of Religion. Insomuch that they daily converted multitudes in every Nation from false principles and dissolute lives;
and all their impediments to the advantages of Religion. Insomuch that they daily converted Multitudes in every nation from false principles and dissolute lives;
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And now what more useful Application can we make of all this, than that which Syracides observes, Ecclus. 3. 19. Many are in high place, and of renown;
And now what more useful Application can we make of all this, than that which Syracides observes, Ecclus 3. 19. Many Are in high place, and of renown;
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A man might measure the motions and distances of the Stars, might act in the most important affairs of the World, muster Armies, fit Navies, pitch Battels,
A man might measure the motions and distances of the Stars, might act in the most important affairs of the World, muster Armies, fit Navies, pitch Battles,
neither were thankful, but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darken'd, Rom. 1. 21. Till by the meekness of the Gospel, this Prodigal was brought to himself.
neither were thankful, but became vain in their Imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened, Rom. 1. 21. Till by the meekness of the Gospel, this Prodigal was brought to himself.
And this might be the reason of our Saviours great rejoycing in Spirit, Luk. 10. 21. I thank thee, O Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and revealed them unto Babes:
And this might be the reason of our Saviors great rejoicing in Spirit, Luk. 10. 21. I thank thee, Oh Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and revealed them unto Babes:
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Rom. 12. 1. I beseech you therefore, Brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your Bodies a living Sacrifice, boly and acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
Rom. 12. 1. I beseech you Therefore, Brothers, by the Mercies of God, that you present your Bodies a living Sacrifice, boly and acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
The fourth is the pleasant warbles of Hymns, and the grateful returns of Praises to the Divine Majesty, Psal. 116. 17. The fifth is Justice, which the noble Prophet calls upon the people for with so much Zeal, Isa. 1. 17. Cease to do evil, learn to do well, seek judgement.
The fourth is the pleasant warbles of Hymns, and the grateful returns of Praises to the Divine Majesty, Psalm 116. 17. The fifth is justice, which the noble Prophet calls upon the people for with so much Zeal, Isaiah 1. 17. Cease to do evil, Learn to do well, seek judgement.
The sixth, Alms and mercy, according to S. James c. 1. 27. Pure Religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit the Orphans and Widows in their affliction.
The sixth, Alms and mercy, according to S. James c. 1. 27. Pure Religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit the Orphans and Widows in their affliction.
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The seventh is the Jubile and exulation in the Victories and Glories of Christ, as the Prophet speaks Isa. 26. 1, 2. In that day shall this Song be sung in the Land of Judah, We have a strong City:
The seventh is the Jubilee and exulation in the Victories and Glories of christ, as the Prophet speaks Isaiah 26. 1, 2. In that day shall this Song be sung in the Land of Judah, We have a strong city:
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And we will remember the name of the Lord from generation to generation, and all the people shall give him thanks world without end, Ps. 45. The eight is the Sacrifice of an humble and contrite Spirit, which however despicable in the eyes of men is more acceptable to God than a thousand Holocausts. The ninth is the preaching of the Gospel, whereof S. Paul so often glories,
And we will Remember the name of the Lord from generation to generation, and all the people shall give him thanks world without end, Ps. 45. The eight is the Sacrifice of an humble and contrite Spirit, which however despicable in the eyes of men is more acceptable to God than a thousand Holocausts. The ninth is the preaching of the Gospel, whereof S. Paul so often Glories,
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and particularly Rom 15 16. exults in the Grace of God, by which he was called to be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministring the Gospel of God, that the sacrificing up of the Gentiles might be acceptable to God, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
and particularly Rom 15 16. exults in the Grace of God, by which he was called to be a minister of jesus christ to the Gentiles, ministering the Gospel of God, that the sacrificing up of the Gentiles might be acceptable to God, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
Happy S. Paul, who with thy fiery Tongue didst burn so many reasonable Sacrifices to God! Happy S. Chrysostome too in this Sacrifice, who first offering to God the Calves of thy Golden Lips, didst afterward present so many willing Holocausts of Converts unto the Eternal Majesty!
Happy S. Paul, who with thy fiery Tongue didst burn so many reasonable Sacrifices to God! Happy S. Chrysostom too in this Sacrifice, who First offering to God the Calves of thy Golden Lips, didst afterwards present so many willing Holocausts of Converts unto the Eternal Majesty!
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And thou once happy City of Constantine! while thou didst cherish the most eloquent of men, who sanctified all the Learning of the Grecians by the Holiness of his mouth,
And thou once happy city of Constantine! while thou didst cherish the most eloquent of men, who sanctified all the Learning of the Greeks by the Holiness of his Mouth,
and being blessed by thy goodness, may bring many Souls to thee, and maintain True Doctrine and Holy Discipline in thy Church, till the second coming of Christ our Saviour.
and being blessed by thy Goodness, may bring many Souls to thee, and maintain True Doctrine and Holy Discipline in thy Church, till the second coming of christ our Saviour.
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But the first is that alone which can make the rest acceptable before God, and without which the Prayers of the most devout, the blood of the Martyrs, the alms of the most Charitable,
But the First is that alone which can make the rest acceptable before God, and without which the Prayers of the most devout, the blood of the Martyrs, the alms of the most Charitable,
O Eternal Son of God! Who can sufficiently admire this mystery, or adore thy goodness? Who can sufficiently extol thy incomprehensible love, who gavest not thy Wealth, not thy Brethren, not thy Kindred, not thy Angels,
O Eternal Son of God! Who can sufficiently admire this mystery, or adore thy Goodness? Who can sufficiently extol thy incomprehensible love, who Gavest not thy Wealth, not thy Brothers, not thy Kindred, not thy Angels,
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but thy self, God and Man, for us Sinners and Enemies? Pious Devotions have been carried into many admirable raptures in the contemplation of this sublime Mystery;
but thy self, God and Man, for us Sinners and Enemies? Pious Devotions have been carried into many admirable raptures in the contemplation of this sublime Mystery;
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Orig. in Evang. Joh. And which S. Paul seems highly to favour in that famous place of Col. 1. 19, 20. For it pleased the Father, that in him should all fulness dwell,
Origin in Evangelist John And which S. Paul seems highly to favour in that famous place of Col. 1. 19, 20. For it pleased the Father, that in him should all fullness dwell,
However this may be, it is safest for us to attend to Holy Scriptures telling us, Heb. 9. that the Son of God offer'd, through the Eternal Spirit, this Sacrifice upon the Cross, to purge our Consciences from dead works to serve the living God:
However this may be, it is Safest for us to attend to Holy Scriptures telling us, Hebrew 9. that the Son of God offered, through the Eternal Spirit, this Sacrifice upon the Cross, to purge our Consciences from dead works to serve the living God:
but because the needs of the World should last as long as the World it self, it was necessary there should be a perpetual Ministry establisht, whereby this one sufficient Sacrifice should be made for ever effectual to the several new arising needs of all the World.
but Because the needs of the World should last as long as the World it self, it was necessary there should be a perpetual Ministry established, whereby this one sufficient Sacrifice should be made for ever effectual to the several new arising needs of all the World.
For then must he often have suffer'd since the foundation of the World, Heb. 9 25. But being ascended into Heaven, he there represents and exhibits to the Father the great effective Sacrifice (which he offer'd on the Cross) to eternal and never failing purposes.
For then must he often have suffered since the Foundation of the World, Hebrew 9 25. But being ascended into Heaven, he there represents and exhibits to the Father the great effective Sacrifice (which he offered on the Cross) to Eternal and never failing Purposes.
and has ever since preserved in his Church an order of men, who by shewing forth the Lords death by Sacramental representation, may pray unto God after the same manner that our Lord and High Priest does, that is, offer to God,
and has ever since preserved in his Church an order of men, who by showing forth the lords death by Sacramental representation, may pray unto God After the same manner that our Lord and High Priest does, that is, offer to God,
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while in their Sacrifice of Obedience and Thanksgiving, they present themselves to God with Christ, whom they have Spiritually received, that is, themselves with that, which will make them gracious and acceptable.
while in their Sacrifice of obedience and Thanksgiving, they present themselves to God with christ, whom they have Spiritually received, that is, themselves with that, which will make them gracious and acceptable.
3. They shall suck of the abundance of the Seas, and of Treasures, &c. Those (as hath been noted before) how study mystical senses of Holy Scripture, refer all this to the Doctrine of Christ and the calling of his Apostles:
3. They shall suck of the abundance of the Seas, and of Treasures, etc. Those (as hath been noted before) how study mystical Senses of Holy Scripture, refer all this to the Doctrine of christ and the calling of his Apostles:
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For in these parts he was not only much conversant himself, but also chose many of his Disciples and Followers, who though in their own persons they did not suck of the abundance of the Seas,
For in these parts he was not only much conversant himself, but also chosen many of his Disciples and Followers, who though in their own Persons they did not suck of the abundance of the Seas,
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May the Eternal Jesus, the Prince of Peace, bless your Persons, unite your Counsels, strengthen your Arms, that Religion may daily spread it self under your conduct, over all the corners of the World:
May the Eternal jesus, the Prince of Peace, bless your Persons, unite your Counsels, strengthen your Arms, that Religion may daily spread it self under your conduct, over all the corners of the World:
but being at unity amongst your selves, may we (who profess the name of Jesus) ever serve him in the beauty of Holiness, in the decency of Order, in the protections of Peace,
but being At unity among your selves, may we (who profess the name of jesus) ever serve him in the beauty of Holiness, in the decency of Order, in the protections of Peace,
for the suppression of Heresie, Schism, and all ungodliness and licentious disorder: but never minister to our Covetousness, Pride, Lust, or other enormities;
for the suppression of Heresy, Schism, and all ungodliness and licentious disorder: but never minister to our Covetousness, Pride, Lust, or other enormities;
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that so we may ever worship the Divine Majesty in the profession and practice of that truth and holiness, which becomes the redeemed of the Lord Jesus.
that so we may ever worship the Divine Majesty in the profession and practice of that truth and holiness, which becomes the redeemed of the Lord jesus.
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And in order hereunto, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, by his Eternal Spirit make us all faithful in our Ministry, devout in our Prayers, powerful in our Preaching, pure in the administration of his Holy Sacraments, charitable in good works, temperate in our lives, meek and humble in our conversations,
And in order hereunto, the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, by his Eternal Spirit make us all faithful in our Ministry, devout in our Prayers, powerful in our Preaching, pure in the administration of his Holy Sacraments, charitable in good works, temperate in our lives, meek and humble in our conversations,
There is also another sense of these words, which, though far more remote, is yet of greatest advantage to Zabulun and Issachar, and indeed unto us all;
There is also Another sense of these words, which, though Far more remote, is yet of greatest advantage to Zabulun and Issachar, and indeed unto us all;
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and awake them that sleep in the dust, to meet their King in the air, to be with the Lord for ever. 1 Thess. 4. 17. For they indeed are the true riches of the deep,
and awake them that sleep in the dust, to meet their King in the air, to be with the Lord for ever. 1 Thess 4. 17. For they indeed Are the true riches of the deep,
But the Bodies of his Saints and their separated dust, after so many Pilgrimages and Transformations into the parts of Minerals, Plants, Animals, (which the natural order of things must necessarily carry them into) shall return to their primitive shape,
But the Bodies of his Saints and their separated dust, After so many Pilgrimages and Transformations into the parts of Minerals, Plants, Animals, (which the natural order of things must necessarily carry them into) shall return to their primitive shape,
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so at the destruction thereof, there shall be a Separation into its distinct Individuals. Which great Truth, though perplext with some nice curiosities, is more fully explicated unto us.
so At the destruction thereof, there shall be a Separation into its distinct Individuals. Which great Truth, though perplexed with Some Nicaenae curiosities, is more Fully explicated unto us.
For seeing, as most aver, our Salvation consisteth in the knowledge of three principal Articles, the Trinity, the Incarnation with its effects and consequences, and the Resurrection:
For seeing, as most aver, our Salvation Consisteth in the knowledge of three principal Articles, the Trinity, the Incarnation with its effects and consequences, and the Resurrection:
For it is well enough known, that having afforded the Ancients but very obscure knowledges of the Trinity and Incarnation, he has proclaim'd the Resurrection by the Law of Nature, by the order of the World, by the publications of the Law Mosaical, and more fully by the Evangelical Word.
For it is well enough known, that having afforded the Ancients but very Obscure knowledges of the Trinity and Incarnation, he has proclaimed the Resurrection by the Law of Nature, by the order of the World, by the publications of the Law Mosaical, and more Fully by the Evangelical Word.
and Art, its great Imitatrix, will drive old Proteus through a thousand forms, and when they please, bring the Prodigal back again home to his Fathers house,
and Art, its great Imitatrix, will drive old Proteus through a thousand forms, and when they please, bring the Prodigal back again home to his Father's house,
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which himself interprets to signifie a relation to the Resurrection, Mat. 22. In the Evangelical Dispensations, besides the passages of S. Mat. S. Joh. and S. Paul, our Saviour after his Resurrection conversed forty days upon Earth,
which himself interprets to signify a Relation to the Resurrection, Mathew 22. In the Evangelical Dispensations, beside the passages of S. Mathew S. John and S. Paul, our Saviour After his Resurrection conversed forty days upon Earth,
and was seen of five hundred people at once, to ingraft this mystery in the hearts of the Faithful, That he who is the first fruits of the dead will sanctifie the whole lump.
and was seen of five hundred people At once, to ingraft this mystery in the hearts of the Faithful, That he who is the First fruits of the dead will sanctify the Whole lump.
What Riches, what Pearls may we imagine shall then be found in the deep, what Treasures, what Stones in the Sands to build up the great City, the Heavenly Jerusalem? Come Lord Jesus, come quickly;
What Riches, what Pearls may we imagine shall then be found in the deep, what Treasures, what Stones in the Sands to built up the great city, the Heavenly Jerusalem? Come Lord jesus, come quickly;
Let us enjoy our long expectations, call the Sea to deliver up her dead, and the Earth to set free her Prisoners, that we with all them that are departed in the true Faith and fear of thy most Holy Name, may have our perfect consummation and bliss, both in Body and Soul, by entring into the full fruition of the face and excellencies of the most adorable Trinity.
Let us enjoy our long Expectations, call the Sea to deliver up her dead, and the Earth to Set free her Prisoners, that we with all them that Are departed in the true Faith and Fear of thy most Holy Name, may have our perfect consummation and bliss, both in Body and Soul, by entering into the full fruition of the face and excellencies of the most adorable Trinity.
And truly if they shall but seriously consider the condition thereof, they will find themselves to lye under many and extraordinary circumstances, that call them thereto, as,
And truly if they shall but seriously Consider the condition thereof, they will find themselves to lie under many and extraordinary Circumstances, that call them thereto, as,
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Psal. 107. 23. The several climates, the different rising and setting of Stars, the divers temperatures of the air, the various commodities of all Countries call upon you to praise and adore that God, who has disposed all things in such a wonderful order,
Psalm 107. 23. The several climates, the different rising and setting of Stars, the diverse temperatures of the air, the various commodities of all Countries call upon you to praise and adore that God, who has disposed all things in such a wondered order,
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The Sea roars with horrour, the darkness becomes palpable, the blackness of the night and storms is a perfect blindness, the Lightning flashes through the Clouds,
The Sea roars with horror, the darkness becomes palpable, the blackness of the night and storms is a perfect blindness, the Lightning flashes through the Clouds,
Now how canst thou expect to be preserv'd in such concussions and strugglings of Nature? How canst thou expect that God should becalm this Tempest, asswage the fury of the Elements,
Now how Canst thou expect to be preserved in such concussions and strugglings of Nature? How Canst thou expect that God should becalm this Tempest, assuage the fury of the Elements,
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and stretch out his almighty arm to save thee in dangers so great, if thou daily provokest him to anger by thy sins? No, worship him all the days of thy li•e with a pure mind and a chaste body;
and stretch out his almighty arm to save thee in dangers so great, if thou daily provokest him to anger by thy Sins? No, worship him all the days of thy li•e with a pure mind and a chaste body;
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and treasures hid in the Sand. It is he that mingles the manners and wealth of all Nations together, that makes good the poverty of one place with the riches of another.
and treasures hid in the Sand. It is he that mingles the manners and wealth of all nations together, that makes good the poverty of one place with the riches of Another.
Go spread thy Religion, thy Laws, thy Manners and Customes through the Universe, and for thy reward reap the harvest of the River, sack the abundance of the deep,
Go spread thy Religion, thy Laws, thy Manners and Customs through the Universe, and for thy reward reap the harvest of the River, sack the abundance of the deep,
4. The great Influence that good example has upon others, calls upon you, especially to a circumspection in your manners, that no Profaneness, Injustice or Intemperance appear in you to the scandal of others,
4. The great Influence that good Exampl has upon Others, calls upon you, especially to a circumspection in your manners, that no Profaneness, Injustice or Intemperance appear in you to the scandal of Others,
Holy Examples move beyond Precepts, and a conversation void of offence is the most effectual Sermon to bring those that are without, into the fold of the Church.
Holy Examples move beyond Precepts, and a Conversation void of offence is the most effectual Sermon to bring those that Are without, into the fold of the Church.
A Religion that corrects our Errours, that bridles our Passions, that sanctifies our Natures, and gives us the greatest assurances of Gods love to us here,
A Religion that corrects our Errors, that bridles our Passion, that Sanctifies our Nature's, and gives us the greatest assurances of God's love to us Here,
and the most infallible revelations of a future and eternal felicity. What if some little Spirit blown up with a system, an experiment, a fantastick song,
and the most infallible revelations of a future and Eternal felicity. What if Some little Spirit blown up with a system, an experiment, a fantastic song,
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we have a Law deliver'd by the Word it self, which millions of Martyrs have sign'd with their Blood, which the best of mankind professes, the wisest heads of the World have illustrated with the lights of their Writings,
we have a Law Delivered by the Word it self, which millions of Martyrs have signed with their Blood, which the best of mankind Professes, the Wisest Heads of the World have illustrated with the lights of their Writings,
So that the state of Religion runs low, the Word of God wants its due belief, the holy Priests that reverence that becomes persons who handle the mysteries of God, the Churches the decency of holy places:
So that the state of Religion runs low, the Word of God Wants its due belief, the holy Priests that Reverence that becomes Persons who handle the Mysteres of God, the Churches the decency of holy places:
The Lord in his due time restore that devotion and prudent Zeal which was so remarkable in the early Christians, 2 Cor. 9. 2. that many may be provoked to the same Repentance, Faith, and good works;
The Lord in his due time restore that devotion and prudent Zeal which was so remarkable in the early Christians, 2 Cor. 9. 2. that many may be provoked to the same Repentance, Faith, and good works;
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3. Let us all prepare for that account we must give, when Christ shall seize the heritage and benediction of Zabulun and Issachar; when the Sea shall give up her dead,
3. Let us all prepare for that account we must give, when christ shall seize the heritage and benediction of Zabulun and Issachar; when the Sea shall give up her dead,
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and the Earth restore the Bodies committed to her charge, that so whatever our condition is in this World, our Souls and Bodies may be happy in the next:
and the Earth restore the Bodies committed to her charge, that so whatever our condition is in this World, our Souls and Bodies may be happy in the next:
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This is that vision alone, which can terminate all our desires in the enjoyment of that essence, whose boundless goodness shall fill us with the perfection of himself.
This is that vision alone, which can terminate all our Desires in the enjoyment of that essence, whose boundless Goodness shall fill us with the perfection of himself.
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