In the more common, and obvious instances of Justice, and Benignity one towards another, which most acknowledg in the gross reasonable, and advantagious;
In the more Common, and obvious instances of justice, and Benignity one towards Another, which most acknowledge in the gross reasonable, and advantageous;
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and uninterrupted lines in their several deductions, and to accommodate them aright to all the emergent cases incident to our converse one with another.
and uninterrupted lines in their several deductions, and to accommodate them aright to all the emergent cases incident to our converse one with Another.
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It will be found a matter of some intricacy to the most upright and wary, without danger or mistake, duly and hastily to apply all general injunctions to each single act.
It will be found a matter of Some intricacy to the most upright and wary, without danger or mistake, duly and hastily to apply all general injunctions to each single act.
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Wherefore after the largest provisions of particular Precepts of all sorts, some general Rules we have given to direct us, where others may come short,
Wherefore After the Largest provisions of particular Precepts of all sorts, Some general Rules we have given to Direct us, where Others may come short,
It is not whatsoever men do to you, but, Whatsoever ye would they should do to you, &c. Which otherwise might open a gap to all injustice, fraud or violence.
It is not whatsoever men do to you, but, Whatsoever you would they should do to you, etc. Which otherwise might open a gap to all injustice, fraud or violence.
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and most impartial determination of the Community, and of Him above all that judges therein, who hath said Vengeance is mine: So I should be willing to have done unto me,
and most impartial determination of the Community, and of Him above all that judges therein, who hath said Vengeance is mine: So I should be willing to have done unto me,
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and in the mean time this restraint however uneasie, may be lookt on as part of that Self denial, and taking up the Cross, necessary not only to follow our Lord,
and in the mean time this restraint however uneasy, may be looked on as part of that Self denial, and taking up the Cross, necessary not only to follow our Lord,
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As if through any Distemper of body, or mind, prejudice, or misapprehension, I wish for any thing that is really hurtful to my self, I may not hence justly force it upon another.
As if through any Distemper of body, or mind, prejudice, or misapprehension, I wish for any thing that is really hurtful to my self, I may not hence justly force it upon Another.
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In opposition to which the Ancient Latin Copys, as St. Augustin observes, read it quaecunque bona, &c. But because it will be yet controverted, what these good things are, and how to distinguish them;
In opposition to which the Ancient Latin Copys, as Saint Augustin observes, read it quaecunque Bona, etc. But Because it will be yet controverted, what these good things Are, and how to distinguish them;
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The misapplications of this Rule in which our own inclinations may be aptest, to impose on us, I reduce chiefly under this particular to two instances.
The misapplications of this Rule in which our own inclinations may be aptest, to impose on us, I reduce chiefly under this particular to two instances.
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because I do not put my self in his circumstances, intirely, and so not to him, what I would expect from another, were I in his place, as this supposes.
Because I do not put my self in his Circumstances, entirely, and so not to him, what I would expect from Another, were I in his place, as this supposes.
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If I think my self stronger than another, and so should desire he might take from me, what he could, that I might have the same liberty towards him, or others;
If I think my self Stronger than Another, and so should desire he might take from me, what he could, that I might have the same liberty towards him, or Others;
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here I do not really, what I would be willing to suffer, and yet where this may be materially the same, it varies much in the different condition of persons and other circumstances, too many to reckon up.
Here I do not really, what I would be willing to suffer, and yet where this may be materially the same, it Varies much in the different condition of Persons and other Circumstances, too many to reckon up.
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the first part to be considered by it self absolutely, and not to follow any sinister respect to the last, that is, abstracted from other aims and designs:
the First part to be considered by it self absolutely, and not to follow any sinister respect to the last, that is, abstracted from other aims and designs:
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Whatever I should choose, and think desireable in it self, and due to me in the same case, that I hereby bind my self to, towards another, at least when in my power.
Whatever I should choose, and think desirable in it self, and due to me in the same case, that I hereby bind my self to, towards Another, At lest when in my power.
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For though I suppose most of the Precepts, which concern our converse with each other, may be fairly deduced from this (of which more in the Close,) yet if any do not presently appear so, they do not thence lose their Obligation,
For though I suppose most of the Precepts, which concern our converse with each other, may be fairly deduced from this (of which more in the Close,) yet if any do not presently appear so, they do not thence loose their Obligation,
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For the Authority of God, which binds antecedently to this, or any other Law, may lay many engagements of Duty upon me towards other men, which I may be apt to think I should not require from any, nay be unwilling to receive.
For the authority of God, which binds antecedently to this, or any other Law, may lay many engagements of Duty upon me towards other men, which I may be apt to think I should not require from any, nay be unwilling to receive.
as it seems in the Text. In which also mankind are known naturally partial, and I may be supposed also more easily mistaken than they, who stand upon much higher ground,
as it seems in the Text. In which also mankind Are known naturally partial, and I may be supposed also more Easily mistaken than they, who stand upon much higher ground,
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and advance the true Honor and Service of God, and his Religion, with the Publick Peace, weigh much more (that I say not oblige much farther) than any private judgment, or interest:
and advance the true Honour and Service of God, and his Religion, with the Public Peace, weigh much more (that I say not oblige much farther) than any private judgement, or Interest:
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and various, received upon very uncertain grounds, and governed by very unaccountable prejudices, and it seems no way convenient, that the strength of all Laws Divine,
and various, received upon very uncertain grounds, and governed by very unaccountable prejudices, and it seems no Way convenient, that the strength of all Laws Divine,
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where others fail this may supply the place of a particular injunction, and engage us to somwhat beyond what we thought ourselves bound to before, not discharge us of any other Duty, seeing we can hardly imagine any good beyond what we wish to ourselves,
where Others fail this may supply the place of a particular injunction, and engage us to somewhat beyond what we Thought ourselves bound to before, not discharge us of any other Duty, seeing we can hardly imagine any good beyond what we wish to ourselves,
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So I think I may determine, I ought to bestow that upon another, which interchangeably in the like case, I should think it reasonable for me to hope, and expect from him;
So I think I may determine, I ought to bestow that upon Another, which interchangeably in the like case, I should think it reasonable for me to hope, and expect from him;
I am in the second place to consider the apparent reasonableness, justice, and equity of the Rule, which has all the evidence possible to recommend it to the Universal approbation of mankind.
I am in the second place to Consider the apparent reasonableness, Justice, and equity of the Rule, which has all the evidence possible to recommend it to the Universal approbation of mankind.
and yet some such immediate ones, we must have recourse to, or else all discourse must be fruitless, we can have no foundation whereon to begin, or end to stop at.
and yet Some such immediate ones, we must have recourse to, or Else all discourse must be fruitless, we can have no Foundation whereon to begin, or end to stop At.
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Now with respect to those who (if any) are most like to object against it, I may begin by considering how reconcileable it is with their own dearest (if not only) Principle of Self-Love supposed therein, and truely confirmed thereby:
Now with respect to those who (if any) Are most like to Object against it, I may begin by considering how reconcilable it is with their own dearest (if not only) Principle of Self-Love supposed therein, and truly confirmed thereby:
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But if this reach not the evidence of an intire proof, it may remove a considerable prejudice out of its way, which not done, scarce any other would be admitted.
But if this reach not the evidence of an entire proof, it may remove a considerable prejudice out of its Way, which not done, scarce any other would be admitted.
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2. To proceed gradually in matters wherein there is no necessary competition between my own and my Neighbours concerns, that is, where mens interests do not really interfere, or what I do to another takes nothing properly from my self, which yet oft happens, there nothing can carry more unexceptionable Evidence, than the Precept before us.
2. To proceed gradually in matters wherein there is no necessary competition between my own and my Neighbours concerns, that is, where men's interests do not really interfere, or what I do to Another Takes nothing properly from my self, which yet oft happens, there nothing can carry more unexceptionable Evidence, than the Precept before us.
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if, abstracted from other considerations, one includes as much perfection as the other (for what dare not some men assert?) Why in our own behalf are we so constantly determined in our choice to the one? so fearful of,
if, abstracted from other considerations, one includes as much perfection as the other (for what Dare not Some men assert?) Why in our own behalf Are we so constantly determined in our choice to the one? so fearful of,
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Now if what I wish to my self, or would have others do to me be better than the opposite (or else why do I choose it?) then by the same reason it is better to all,
Now if what I wish to my self, or would have Others do to me be better than the opposite (or Else why do I choose it?) then by the same reason it is better to all,
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or unreasonable, equal, or unequal, and those must be as certain, and evident as any other Relation whatever; of agreeable, or disagreeable; beneficial, or hurtful; true, or false;
or unreasonable, equal, or unequal, and those must be as certain, and evident as any other Relation whatever; of agreeable, or disagreeable; beneficial, or hurtful; true, or false;
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and so are like to be little moved by such Topicks) I add in the Fourth and Last place, in their own way of reasoning, There is no other possible Foundation of Society,
and so Are like to be little moved by such Topicks) I add in the Fourth and Last place, in their own Way of reasoning, There is no other possible Foundation of Society,
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and Mecaenas in that famous Oration of his to Augustus in Dion Cassius (one of the Monuments of Antiquity of greatest name left us from the common Deluge) concerning the undertaking,
and Mecaenas in that famous Oration of his to Augustus in Dion Cassius (one of the Monuments of Antiquity of greatest name left us from the Common Deluge) Concerning the undertaking,
gives it him as the great and compleatest Rule of Government, which challenges an eminency of all most transcendent, So govern others as you would be governed your self.
gives it him as the great and compleatest Rule of Government, which challenges an eminency of all most transcendent, So govern Others as you would be governed your self.
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In contradistinction to which, and such like inconveniencies, here is a Law always at hand, which every man carries about in his own breast, legible to him that knows no Letters, open and obvious to the most rude and ignorant, which the worst memory cannot forget, the suddenest surprize prevent,
In contradistinction to which, and such like inconveniences, Here is a Law always At hand, which every man carries about in his own breast, legible to him that knows no Letters, open and obvious to the most rude and ignorant, which the worst memory cannot forget, the suddenest surprise prevent,
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to revolve and ruminate upon old dark sentences, or new finer glosses; not to rove about the world to examine the various Customs and Constitutions of Countries;
to revolve and ruminate upon old dark sentences, or new finer Glosses; not to rove about the world to examine the various Customs and Constitutions of Countries;
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The Gentiles, says St. Paul, Rom. ii. 14, 15. Having not the Law, do by nature the things contained in the Law, these having not the Law, are a Law unto themselves,
The Gentiles, Says Saint Paul, Rom. ii. 14, 15. Having not the Law, do by nature the things contained in the Law, these having not the Law, Are a Law unto themselves,
Of which what farther evidence can be expected than the experience of the even Infant Age, where the knowledg of other Laws never yet came, amidst the little transactions of which,
Of which what farther evidence can be expected than the experience of the even Infant Age, where the knowledge of other Laws never yet Come, amid the little transactions of which,
Wherefore no Precept can be conceiv'd prest with fewer incumbrances, darkned with less intricacy, open to larger use, readier to present application, more obvious to all apprehensions, fitter to supply all other defects and losses,
Wherefore no Precept can be conceived pressed with fewer encumbrances, darkened with less intricacy, open to larger use, Readier to present application, more obvious to all apprehensions, fitter to supply all other defects and losses,
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nor meerly to follow the Laws of Nature, but of God over and above: being strengthened by this his double Sanction, which twofold Cord sure is not easily broken;
nor merely to follow the Laws of Nature, but of God over and above: being strengthened by this his double Sanction, which twofold Cord sure is not Easily broken;
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to its own intrinsick loveliness, it hath all the positive enforcements, and authority of an immediate Heavenly injunction, This is the Law; &c. In which words our Saviour seems to go farther yet.
to its own intrinsic loveliness, it hath all the positive enforcements, and Authority of an immediate Heavenly injunction, This is the Law; etc. In which words our Saviour seems to go farther yet.
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but as it were the sum, and recapitulation of the whole: As if all together reduc'd into one short Epitome, and Breviate, running through every Precept,
but as it were the sum, and recapitulation of the Whole: As if all together reduced into one short Epitome, and Breviate, running through every Precept,
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So that go through the intire Scripture, at least that part of it which concerns our deportment towards each other, wheresoever you pitch, on whatsoever you sit, you cannot but meet the true purport, and design of this;
So that go through the entire Scripture, At least that part of it which concerns our deportment towards each other, wheresoever you pitch, on whatsoever you fit, you cannot but meet the true purport, and Design of this;
So that if all the Offices, and single Duties of Humane Life scattered in the Sacred Volumes, may be included in one common direction, it can hardly be done in fewer words,
So that if all the Offices, and single Duties of Humane Life scattered in the Sacred Volumes, may be included in one Common direction, it can hardly be done in fewer words,
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others, as we, NONLATINALPHABET, This is the Law, &c. Here I shall, (1.) mark out some general Commands of each Testament, which seem of the same import with this.
Others, as we,, This is the Law, etc. Here I shall, (1.) mark out Some general Commands of each Testament, which seem of the same import with this.
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4. The relation it may stand in to, and the influence it hath upon even the Duties of the First Table, which we owe most immediately to God himself, to give it so great a Character,
4. The Relation it may stand in to, and the influence it hath upon even the Duties of the First Table, which we owe most immediately to God himself, to give it so great a Character,
Now no consequence can be more direct and natural, than that if we love him as our selves, we shall do to him what we would have done to our selves, that only in the strictness of the Letter, determining the inward Principle, and Disposition of the mind;
Now no consequence can be more Direct and natural, than that if we love him as our selves, we shall do to him what we would have done to our selves, that only in the strictness of the letter, determining the inward Principle, and Disposition of the mind;
but Charitable, Humane, and Friendly deportment towards all, especially the Poor, the Widow, the Fatherless, Deut. xv. 12, &c. Yea, the stranger,
but Charitable, Humane, and Friendly deportment towards all, especially the Poor, the Widow, the Fatherless, Deuteronomy xv. 12, etc. Yea, the stranger,
nay this very consideration is expresly annext to the fore-cited Precept of loving our Neighbor as our selves, Levit. xix. 34. Alike may be applied that concerning helping an Enemy in his distress, Exod. xxiii. 4. Yea most in the beginning of that Chapter,
nay this very consideration is expressly annexed to the forecited Precept of loving our Neighbour as our selves, Levit. xix. 34. Alike may be applied that Concerning helping an Enemy in his distress, Exod xxiii. 4. Yea most in the beginning of that Chapter,
Prov. xxv. 21. So the Psalmists appeal and profession, Psal. vii. 4. If I have rewarded evil to him that was at peace with me, &c. See also Heb. xiii. 3. Remember them in bonds as bound with them,
Curae xxv. 21. So the Psalmists appeal and profession, Psalm vii. 4. If I have rewarded evil to him that was At peace with me, etc. See also Hebrew xiii. 3. remember them in bonds as bound with them,
and them which suffer adversity as your selves in the body: To omit others in the New Testament, where many things seem added; to return Good for Evil; Blessing, for Curses;
and them which suffer adversity as your selves in the body: To omit Others in the New Testament, where many things seem added; to return Good for Evil; Blessing, for Curses;
2. The large extent ascribed to such Commands, especially in the New Testament, suitable to the declaration in my Text, Matth. xxii. 36, &c. in answer to that question, Which is the great Commandment of the Law? Our Lord replies,
2. The large extent ascribed to such Commands, especially in the New Testament, suitable to the declaration in my Text, Matthew xxii. 36, etc. in answer to that question, Which is the great Commandment of the Law? Our Lord replies,
first, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, &c. and the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self, on these two Commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.
First, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, etc. and the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self, on these two commandments hang all the Law and the prophets.
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Again others particularly are summed up in it, Rom. xiii. 9. After reckoning up the five negative Precepts of the second Table, he subjoins, If there be any other Commandment, it's briefly comprehended,
Again Others particularly Are summed up in it, Rom. xiii. 9. After reckoning up the five negative Precepts of the second Table, he subjoins, If there be any other Commandment, it's briefly comprehended,
or recapitulated in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self; In the Verse before, He that loveth another hath fulfilled the Law;
or Recapitulated in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self; In the Verse before, He that loves Another hath fulfilled the Law;
that is for instance, just Weights and Measures, an equal Ballance, that we have not an Ephah, and an Ephah, as the Hebrew phraseth the false and deceitful, one to buy,
that is for instance, just Weights and Measures, an equal Balance, that we have not an Ephah, and an Ephah, as the Hebrew Phraseth the false and deceitful, one to buy,
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If there be any case like an exemption, it seems that of severe, especially capital punishments, which as they are not excluded by all the Precepts of Christian mercy,
If there be any case like an exemption, it seems that of severe, especially capital punishments, which as they Are not excluded by all the Precepts of Christian mercy,
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as meer Moral worth, may be considered the respect it bears to, and the influence it hath upon even the Duties of the First Table immediately towards God, which though not directly,
as mere Moral worth, may be considered the respect it bears to, and the influence it hath upon even the Duties of the First Table immediately towards God, which though not directly,
and so may be applied to all acts of Piety indispensably due to God, as such, without the almost Blasphemous presumption of but supposing our selves in his place.
and so may be applied to all acts of Piety indispensably due to God, as such, without the almost Blasphemous presumption of but supposing our selves in his place.
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But these I need not pursue, nor yet St. Augustines Argument in the matter in hand, Qui proximum diligit, ipsam diligit dilectionem, Deus autem dilectio est, according to that, John i. 4, 8, 16. which especially as improved by the Schoolmen, would lead to somewhat too nice, or too mystical for me.
But these I need not pursue, nor yet Saint Augustine's Argument in the matter in hand, Qui Proximum diligit, ipsam diligit dilectionem, Deus autem Love est, according to that, John i. 4, 8, 16. which especially as improved by the Schoolmen, would led to somewhat too Nicaenae, or too mystical for me.
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In the mean while may be observed, the Scripture seems much more frequent, and partial in stating the mutual Offices we ow each other in acts consequent on this Rule,
In the mean while may be observed, the Scripture seems much more frequent, and partial in stating the mutual Offices we owe each other in acts consequent on this Rule,
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and Love of God in acts of Justice, and Mercy, rather than Pompous Oblations, or Adorations, of which among others may be consulted, Prov. xxi. 3. Jer. vii. 4, 5, &c. xxii. 16. Hos. vi. 6. Mich. vi. 7, 8. Mark xii. 33. So in the account which our Saviour gives of the proceedings of the last day, ( Matth. xxv.
and Love of God in acts of justice, and Mercy, rather than Pompous Oblations, or Adorations, of which among Others may be consulted, Curae xxi. 3. Jer. vii. 4, 5, etc. xxii. 16. Hos. vi. 6. Mich. vi. 7, 8. Mark xii. 33. So in the account which our Saviour gives of the proceedings of the last day, (Matthew xxv.
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In which may be observed the connection of this Verse to the foregoing, in that it is, If ye being evil know how to give good gifts unto your Children,
In which may be observed the connection of this Verse to the foregoing, in that it is, If you being evil know how to give good Gifts unto your Children,
how much more shall your Father which is in Heaven, give good things to them that ask him? Therefore all things, &c. As if he should say, there is nothing wanting to secure your petitions from disappointment,
how much more shall your Father which is in Heaven, give good things to them that ask him? Therefore all things, etc. As if he should say, there is nothing wanting to secure your petitions from disappointment,
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God is infinitely more good, and so more ready to supply you, than the most indulgent Parent his own Son. But if you expect God should fulfil your desires, you must (if I may speak it with reverence) his.
God is infinitely more good, and so more ready to supply you, than the most indulgent Parent his own Son. But if you expect God should fulfil your Desires, you must (if I may speak it with Reverence) his.
our Lords reflection upon his own prayer, Matth. vi. 14. 15. If ye forgive men their Trespasses, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you, &c. and to the same purpose he denounces upon the omission, Ch. xviii. 35. In which also may be farther consulted, Matth. vii. 1, 2. Luke vi. 37, 38. Rom. ii. 1, 2, 3. By which and divers like, he shews how much he makes our actions dependant on this Rule, the square of his distributions, whether of Justice, or Mercy;
our lords reflection upon his own prayer, Matthew vi. 14. 15. If you forgive men their Trespasses, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you, etc. and to the same purpose he denounces upon the omission, Christ xviii. 35. In which also may be farther consulted, Matthew vii. 1, 2. Lycia vi. 37, 38. Rom. ii. 1, 2, 3. By which and diverse like, he shows how much he makes our actions dependant on this Rule, the square of his distributions, whither of justice, or Mercy;
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knowing how oft we are mistaken, how easily seduc'd out of the way, how soon transported beyond our line in pretences to such raised, and still aspiring Passions;
knowing how oft we Are mistaken, how Easily seduced out of the Way, how soon transported beyond our line in pretences to such raised, and still aspiring Passion;
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and expresses mostly our Duty to God in general terms, and inward acts of loving him with all your heart, fearing him, walking humbly with him, &c. But Offices of Righteousness,
and Expresses mostly our Duty to God in general terms, and inward acts of loving him with all your heart, fearing him, walking humbly with him, etc. But Offices of Righteousness,
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So though this Precept seem literally, and most strictly to respect the Second Table only: yet hath it many signatures, and evidences of the completion of the First:
So though this Precept seem literally, and most strictly to respect the Second Table only: yet hath it many signatures, and evidences of the completion of the First:
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and made your willingness to receive, an equal obligation in you to give, and so may appeal to your own judgment, Are not my ways equal? shews that he is no respecter of persons in what he commands, no more than in what he distributes.
and made your willingness to receive, an equal obligation in you to give, and so may appeal to your own judgement, are not my ways equal? shows that he is no respecter of Persons in what he commands, no more than in what he distributes.
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and how far he delights in the welfare of his creatures, in that he abridges them not the loving and doing good to themselves, but makes it the matter and pattern of their actions to others;
and how Far he delights in the welfare of his creatures, in that he abridges them not the loving and doing good to themselves, but makes it the matter and pattern of their actions to Others;
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and confound, convict, and condemn all obstinate disobedience thereto, or transgression thereof, than to consider it as a violence offered to our selves, as God:
and confound, convict, and condemn all obstinate disobedience thereto, or Transgression thereof, than to Consider it as a violence offered to our selves, as God:
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