And it is not so difficult as is commonly imagined to arrive at this knowledg, if we have a mind to it, and will but deal impartially with our selves;
And it is not so difficult as is commonly imagined to arrive At this knowledge, if we have a mind to it, and will but deal impartially with our selves;
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and the children of the Devil: whosoever doth not righteousness, is not of God. From which words I shall endeavour, by God's assistance, to lay men open to themselves,
and the children of the devil: whosoever does not righteousness, is not of God. From which words I shall endeavour, by God's assistance, to lay men open to themselves,
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It being usual in the phrase of Scripture, to call persons or things which partake of such a nature or quality, the Children of those who are eminently endued with that nature and disposition.
It being usual in the phrase of Scripture, to call Persons or things which partake of such a nature or quality, the Children of those who Are eminently endued with that nature and disposition.
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Thus they who are of the faith of Abraham, and do the works of Abraham, are called Abraham's children: In like manner, those who in their disposition and actions imitate God, are called the Children of God; and on the contrary, those that addict themselves to sin and impiety are counted of another race and descent, they resemble the Devil,
Thus they who Are of the faith of Abraham, and do the works of Abraham, Are called Abraham's children: In like manner, those who in their disposition and actions imitate God, Are called the Children of God; and on the contrary, those that addict themselves to since and impiety Are counted of Another raze and descent, they resemble the devil,
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Secondly, I shall endeavour to shew, that by this mark every man may, with due care and diligence, come to the knowledg of his spiritual estate and condition.
Secondly, I shall endeavour to show, that by this mark every man may, with due care and diligence, come to the knowledge of his spiritual estate and condition.
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Thirdly, I shall enquire whence it comes to pass, that notwithstanding this, so many persons are at so great uncertainty concerning their condition. I.
Thirdly, I shall inquire whence it comes to pass, that notwithstanding this, so many Persons Are At so great uncertainty Concerning their condition. I.
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We will consider the character and mark of difference between a good and bad man, which is here in the Text, Whosoever doth not righteousness, is not of God;
We will Consider the character and mark of difference between a good and bad man, which is Here in the Text, Whosoever does not righteousness, is not of God;
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Now in the strictest sense of this phrase, he only who lives in all the commandements of God blameless, can be said to do righteousness: But in this sense there is none that doth righteousness, no not one, and consequently none could be the Children of God;
Now in the Strictest sense of this phrase, he only who lives in all the Commandments of God blameless, can be said to do righteousness: But in this sense there is none that does righteousness, no not one, and consequently none could be the Children of God;
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but the Text supposes some to be so, and therefore by doing righteousness the Apostle must necessarily be understood to mean something that is short of perfect and unsinning obedience.
but the Text supposes Some to be so, and Therefore by doing righteousness the Apostle must necessarily be understood to mean something that is short of perfect and unsinning Obedience.
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So that the question is, What doing of righteousness is sufficient to denominate a man a Child of God, and to put him into a state of grace and favour with Him.
So that the question is, What doing of righteousness is sufficient to denominate a man a Child of God, and to put him into a state of grace and favour with Him.
and how little goodness, and yet be the Children of God: but rather to acquaint them, what degrees of holiness and goodness are necessary to give men a clear and comfortable evidence of their good estate towards God;
and how little Goodness, and yet be the Children of God: but rather to acquaint them, what Degrees of holiness and Goodness Are necessary to give men a clear and comfortable evidence of their good estate towards God;
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Wherefore to state the business so far as is necessary to give men a sufficient knowledg of their condition, I shall briefly consider who they are that in the Apostles sense may be said to be doers of righteousness, or not doers of it. And because the Apostle lays down the Rule negatively, I shall therefore
Wherefore to state the business so Far as is necessary to give men a sufficient knowledge of their condition, I shall briefly Consider who they Are that in the Apostles sense may be said to be doers of righteousness, or not doers of it. And Because the Apostle lays down the Rule negatively, I shall Therefore
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yet the single acts of some sorts of sins are so crying and heinous, and do so stare every mans conscience in the face, that they are justly esteemed to be of equal malignity with vicious habits of an inferiour kind;
yet the single acts of Some sorts of Sins Are so crying and heinous, and do so stare every men conscience in the face, that they Are justly esteemed to be of equal malignity with vicious habits of an inferior kind;
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because they do almost necessarily suppose a great depravation of mind, and a monstrous alienation from God and goodness in the person that deliberately commits them.
Because they do almost necessarily suppose a great depravation of mind, and a monstrous alienation from God and Goodness in the person that deliberately commits them.
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And they who are guilty in any of these three degrees now mentioned are most certainly not doers of righteousness, and consequently it is manifest that they are not the Children of God.
And they who Are guilty in any of these three Degrees now mentioned Are most Certainly not doers of righteousness, and consequently it is manifest that they Are not the Children of God.
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In the second place, I shall enquire who they are, that in the Apostles sense may be said to do righteousness. In short, they who in the general course of their lives do keep the Commandments of God.
In the second place, I shall inquire who they Are, that in the Apostles sense may be said to do righteousness. In short, they who in the general course of their lives do keep the commandments of God.
And how innocently soever it was intended, it is certainly a great mistake in Divinity and of very dangerous consequence to the souls of men, to affirm that a Desire of grace is grace;
And how innocently soever it was intended, it is Certainly a great mistake in Divinity and of very dangerous consequence to the Souls of men, to affirm that a Desire of grace is grace;
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and yet there is no doubt of the truth and sincerity of these natural desires. No man thinks that covetousness or a greedy desire to be rich, is an estate;
and yet there is no doubt of the truth and sincerity of these natural Desires. No man thinks that covetousness or a greedy desire to be rich, is an estate;
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but if the general course of our actions be a doing of righteousness, the grace of the Gospel, in and through the merits of our blessed Saviour, doth accept of this imperfect but sincere obedience.
but if the general course of our actions be a doing of righteousness, the grace of the Gospel, in and through the merits of our blessed Saviour, does accept of this imperfect but sincere Obedience.
II. I shall endeavour to shew, that by this mark every man may, with due care and diligence, arrive at the certain knowledg of his spiritual estate and condition.
II I shall endeavour to show, that by this mark every man may, with due care and diligence, arrive At the certain knowledge of his spiritual estate and condition.
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But because it doth not so much concern us curiously to enquire into, much less severely to censure the state of other men, I shall only consider at present,
But Because it does not so much concern us curiously to inquire into, much less severely to censure the state of other men, I shall only Consider At present,
As for those who are vicious in the general course of their lives, or have been guilty of the act of some heinous and notorious sin, not yet repented of;
As for those who Are vicious in the general course of their lives, or have been guilty of the act of Some heinous and notorious since, not yet repented of;
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and whenever they reflect upon themselves (which they do as seldom as they can) they are a terrour to themselves, and full of amazement and fearful expectation of judgment.
and whenever they reflect upon themselves (which they do as seldom as they can) they Are a terror to themselves, and full of amazement and fearful expectation of judgement.
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And for those who are sinners of a lesser rate, and perhaps allow themselves only in one kind of vice, they likewise have reason to conclude themselves in a bad condition;
And for those who Are Sinners of a lesser rate, and perhaps allow themselves only in one kind of vice, they likewise have reason to conclude themselves in a bad condition;
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as when he obeys the commands of his Father or his Prince, and when he keeps the known Laws of the Land. And no sensible and considerate man ever had any doubt of this kind;
as when he obeys the commands of his Father or his Prince, and when he keeps the known Laws of the Land. And no sensible and considerate man ever had any doubt of this kind;
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but if they will deal fairly with themselves, and use due care and diligence, there are very few cases (if any) wherein they may not know their own sincerity in any act of obedience to God:
but if they will deal fairly with themselves, and use due care and diligence, there Are very few cases (if any) wherein they may not know their own sincerity in any act of Obedience to God:
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For what can a man know concerning himself, if not the reality of his own intentions? If any man should in earnest tell me, that he doubted very much whether he had that friendship for me which he made profession of,
For what can a man know Concerning himself, if not the reality of his own intentions? If any man should in earnest tell me, that he doubted very much whither he had that friendship for me which he made profession of,
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And accordingly good and holy men in Scripture do every where with great confidence and assurance appeal to God, concerning the integrity and sincerity of their hearts towards him:
And accordingly good and holy men in Scripture do every where with great confidence and assurance appeal to God, Concerning the integrity and sincerity of their hearts towards him:
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And I cannot call to mind so much as any one passage in Scrippture, from whence it can be collected that any good man ever doubted of his own sincerity:
And I cannot call to mind so much as any one passage in Scripture, from whence it can be collected that any good man ever doubted of his own sincerity:
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But though this be true in it self, yet 'tis not the meaning of that Text. For the Prophet in that chapter plainly makes use of this consideration of the falshood and deceitfulness of mans heart,
But though this be true in it self, yet it's not the meaning of that Text. For the Prophet in that chapter plainly makes use of this consideration of the falsehood and deceitfulness of men heart,
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as an argument to take of the people of Israel from trusting in the arm of flesh and in those promises which were made to them of forreign assistance from Egypt: Because men may pretend fair,
as an argument to take of the people of Israel from trusting in the arm of Flesh and in those promises which were made to them of foreign assistance from Egypt: Because men may pretend fair,
for the heart of man is deceitful and desperately wicked, and none but God knows whether mens inward intentions be answerable to their outward professions;
for the heart of man is deceitful and desperately wicked, and none but God knows whither men's inward intentions be answerable to their outward professions;
But now because God alone knows the hearts of all men, and the sincerity of their intentions towards one another, doth it from hence follow that it is a thing either impossible or very difficult for any man to know the sincerity of his own present intentions and actions? To make any such conclusion were to condemn the generation of Gods children, those holy and excellent men in Scripture, Job, and David, and Hezekiah, and St. Paul, who do so frequently appeal to God concerning their own integrity.
But now Because God alone knows the hearts of all men, and the sincerity of their intentions towards one Another, does it from hence follow that it is a thing either impossible or very difficult for any man to know the sincerity of his own present intentions and actions? To make any such conclusion were to condemn the generation of God's children, those holy and excellent men in Scripture, Job, and David, and Hezekiah, and Saint Paul, who do so frequently appeal to God Concerning their own integrity.
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And surely when the Apostle saith, No man knows the things of a man, but the spirit of a man which is in him, he plainly supposes that every man is conscious to the motions and intentions of his own mind.
And surely when the Apostle Says, No man knows the things of a man, but the Spirit of a man which is in him, he plainly supposes that every man is conscious to the motions and intentions of his own mind.
but has likewise been a very great hinderance to the peace and comfort of many good men. III. Let us enquire whence it comes to pass, that notwithstanding this, so many persons are at so great uncertainty about their spiritual condition.
but has likewise been a very great hindrance to the peace and Comfort of many good men. III. Let us inquire whence it comes to pass, that notwithstanding this, so many Persons Are At so great uncertainty about their spiritual condition.
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and therefore it is no wonder that men use all manner of shifts to avoid so great an inconvenience as is the ill opinion of a mans self concerning himself and his own condition.
and Therefore it is no wonder that men use all manner of shifts to avoid so great an inconvenience as is the ill opinion of a men self Concerning himself and his own condition.
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All this is so far from making amends for the impiety of our lives, that on the contrary, the impiety of our lives spoils all the acceptance of our devotions.
All this is so Far from making amends for the impiety of our lives, that on the contrary, the impiety of our lives spoils all the acceptance of our devotions.
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that thou shouldest lose the reward of so much real goodness out of thy fondness to any one vice or lust? Hast thou never heard what the Scripture saith, that he who offends in one point is a transgressour of the whole Law? To make a man a good man all parts of goodness must concurr,
that thou Shouldst loose the reward of so much real Goodness out of thy fondness to any one vice or lust? Hast thou never herd what the Scripture Says, that he who offends in one point is a transgressor of the Whole Law? To make a man a good man all parts of Goodness must concur,
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but any one way of wickedness is sufficient to denominate a man bad. Lastly, Some comfort themselves in the good opinion which perhaps others have of them.
but any one Way of wickedness is sufficient to denominate a man bad. Lastly, some Comfort themselves in the good opinion which perhaps Others have of them.
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These, and such as these, are the hopes of the hypocrite, which Job elegantly compares to the spiders web, finely and artificially wrought, but miserably thin and weak;
These, and such as these, Are the hope's of the hypocrite, which Job elegantly compares to the spiders web, finely and artificially wrought, but miserably thin and weak;
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1. Some are afraid that they are reprobated from all eternity, and therefore they cannot be the children of God. This is so unreasonable, that if it were not a real cause of trouble to some persons, it did not deserve to be considered.
1. some Are afraid that they Are reprobated from all eternity, and Therefore they cannot be the children of God. This is so unreasonable, that if it were not a real cause of trouble to Some Persons, it did not deserve to be considered.
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For no man that sincerely endeavours to please God and to keep his commandments hath from Scripture the least ground to suspect any latent or secret decree of God against him that shall work his ruine.
For no man that sincerely endeavours to please God and to keep his Commandments hath from Scripture the least ground to suspect any latent or secret Decree of God against him that shall work his ruin.
and not by his word which is near us and in our hearts, is as if a man wandring in the wide sea, in a dark night when the heaven is all clouded about him, should yet resolve to steer his course by the stars, which he cannot see;
and not by his word which is near us and in our hearts, is as if a man wandering in the wide sea, in a dark night when the heaven is all clouded about him, should yet resolve to steer his course by the Stars, which he cannot see;
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And provided the sincere endeavour and general course of our lives be to please him and keep his Commandments, the terms of the Gospel are so merciful, that our frailties shall not be imputed to us,
And provided the sincere endeavour and general course of our lives be to please him and keep his commandments, the terms of the Gospel Are so merciful, that our frailties shall not be imputed to us,
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They have many wandring thoughts in prayer and other exercises of devotion, and they cannot for their life keep their minds continually intent on what they are about.
They have many wandering thoughts in prayer and other exercises of devotion, and they cannot for their life keep their minds continually intent on what they Are about.
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And then for the abatement of our affections to God and Religion at some times, this naturally proceeds from the inconstancy of mens tempers, by reason of which it is not possible that the best of men should be able always to maintain and keep up the same degree of zeal and fervour towards God.
And then for the abatement of our affections to God and Religion At Some times, this naturally proceeds from the inconstancy of men's tempers, by reason of which it is not possible that the best of men should be able always to maintain and keep up the same degree of zeal and fervour towards God.
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some particular revelation from God and extraordinary impression upon their minds to that purpose, which they think the Scripture means by the testimony and seal and earnest of the Spirit. God may give this when and to whom he pleases,
Some particular Revelation from God and extraordinary impression upon their minds to that purpose, which they think the Scripture means by the testimony and seal and earnest of the Spirit. God may give this when and to whom he Pleases,
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And all that the Scripture means by those phrases of the testimony and seal and earnest of the Spirit, is to my apprehension no more but this, That the Holy Spirit which God bestowed upon Christians in so powerful and sensible a manner was a seal and earnest of their resurrection to eternal life, according to that plain Text, Rom. 8.11, If the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies, by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
And all that the Scripture means by those phrases of the testimony and seal and earnest of the Spirit, is to my apprehension no more but this, That the Holy Spirit which God bestowed upon Christians in so powerful and sensible a manner was a seal and earnest of their resurrection to Eternal life, according to that plain Text, Rom. 8.11, If the Spirit of him that raised up jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up christ from the dead shall also quicken your Mortal bodies, by his Spirit that dwells in you.
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but Reason must needs signify very little to those persons, the nature of whose distemper it is to turn every thing that can be said for their comfort into objections against themselves.
but Reason must needs signify very little to those Persons, the nature of whose distemper it is to turn every thing that can be said for their Comfort into objections against themselves.
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Thirdly, But besides those who mistake their condition, either by presuming it to be better or fearing it to be worse than it is, there are likewise others who upon good grounds are doubtful of their condition,
Thirdly, But beside those who mistake their condition, either by presuming it to be better or fearing it to be Worse than it is, there Are likewise Others who upon good grounds Are doubtful of their condition,
These I cannot liken better than to the Borderers between two Countries, who live in the marches and confines of two powerful Kingdoms, both which have a great influence upon them,
These I cannot liken better than to the Borderers between two Countries, who live in the marches and confines of two powerful Kingdoms, both which have a great influence upon them,
And the proper direction to be given them, in order to their peace and settlement, is by all means to encourage them to go on and to fortifie their good resolutions;
And the proper direction to be given them, in order to their peace and settlement, is by all means to encourage them to go on and to fortify their good resolutions;
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And according to the success of their endeavours in this conflict, the evidence of their good condition will every day clear up and become more manifest:
And according to the success of their endeavours in this conflict, the evidence of their good condition will every day clear up and become more manifest:
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The more we grow in grace, the seldomer we fall into sin, the more even and constant our obedience to God is, the greater and fuller satisfaction we shall have of our good estate towards God:
The more we grow in grace, the seldomer we fallen into since, the more even and constant our Obedience to God is, the greater and fuller satisfaction we shall have of our good estate towards God:
and of kindness and charity to men, though we be free from the commission of great sins, is enough to cast us out of the favour of God and to shut us for ever out of his kingdom;
and of kindness and charity to men, though we be free from the commission of great Sins, is enough to cast us out of the favour of God and to shut us for ever out of his Kingdom;
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This one mark of doing righteousness is that into which all other signs and characters, which are in Scripture given of a good man, are finally resolved:
This one mark of doing righteousness is that into which all other Signs and characters, which Are in Scripture given of a good man, Are finally resolved:
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And this answers all those various phrases, which some men would make to be so many several and distinct marks of a child of God; As whether we have the true knowledg of God and Divine illumination,
And this answers all those various phrases, which Some men would make to be so many several and distinct marks of a child of God; As whither we have the true knowledge of God and Divine illumination,
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Whether we have the Spirit of God witnessing with our Spirits that we are the children of God, for as many as have the Spirit of God are led by the Spirit, and by the Spirit do mortifie the deeds of the flesh:
Whither we have the Spirit of God witnessing with our Spirits that we Are the children of God, for as many as have the Spirit of God Are led by the Spirit, and by the Spirit do mortify the Deeds of the Flesh:
Whether we belong to Christ, and have an interest in him or not, for they that are Christs have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts thereof:
Whither we belong to christ, and have an Interest in him or not, for they that Are Christ have Crucified the Flesh with the affections and Lustiest thereof:
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In a word, Whether the promise of heaven and eternal life belong to us, for without holiness no man shall see the Lord, but if we have our fruit unto holiness, the and will be everlasting life. So that you see at last, the Scripture brings all to this one mark, viz. holiness and obedience to the Laws of God,
In a word, Whither the promise of heaven and Eternal life belong to us, for without holiness no man shall see the Lord, but if we have our fruit unto holiness, the and will be everlasting life. So that you see At last, the Scripture brings all to this one mark, viz. holiness and Obedience to the Laws of God,
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And if upon a full and fair examination our consciences give us this testimony, that by the grace of God we have denyed ungodliness and worldly lusts, and have lived soberly and righteously and godly in this present world, we may take joy and comfort in it;
And if upon a full and fair examination our Consciences give us this testimony, that by the grace of God we have denied ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, and have lived soberly and righteously and godly in this present world, we may take joy and Comfort in it;
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And if we desire to know the way of Peace, the Scripture hath set it plainly before us, Wash ye, make ye clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes, cease to do evil, learn to do well:
And if we desire to know the Way of Peace, the Scripture hath Set it plainly before us, Wash you, make you clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes, cease to do evil, Learn to do well:
and by the power of his grace be rescu'd from the base and miserable slavery of the Devil and our lusts into the glorious liberty of the sons of God.
and by the power of his grace be rescued from the base and miserable slavery of the devil and our Lustiest into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God.
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yet 'tis always wise to hearken to her, for in great kindness and charity she lets men know their condition and the danger of it, that they may take care to prevent it:
yet it's always wise to harken to her, for in great kindness and charity she lets men know their condition and the danger of it, that they may take care to prevent it:
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I will conclude all with that excellent advice of a Heathen Philosopher, Make it no longer a matter of dispute what are the marks and signs of a good man,
I will conclude all with that excellent Advice of a Heathen Philosopher, Make it no longer a matter of dispute what Are the marks and Signs of a good man,
