SERMON I. The Necessity of Repentance and Faith. Acts XX. 21. Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
SERMON I. The Necessity of Repentance and Faith. Acts XX. 21. Testifying both to the jews, and also to the Greeks, Repentance towards God, and faith towards our Lord jesus christ.
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And sure it were very desirable to have seen this glorious Instrument of God, who did such wonders in the World, to have heard that plain and powerful Eloquence of his, which was so mighty through God, for the casting down of strong holds, and the subduing of men to the obedience of the Gospel ;
And sure it were very desirable to have seen this glorious Instrument of God, who did such wonders in the World, to have herd that plain and powerful Eloquence of his, which was so mighty through God, for the casting down of strong holds, and the subduing of men to the Obedience of the Gospel;
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but seeing it is a thing we cannot hope for, it should be some satisfaction to our curiosity, to know what St. Paul preached, what was the main Subject of his Sermons, whither he refer'd all his Discourses, and what they tended to.
but seeing it is a thing we cannot hope for, it should be Some satisfaction to our curiosity, to know what Saint Paul preached, what was the main Subject of his Sermons, whither he referred all his Discourses, and what they tended to.
This he tells us in the words that I have read to you, that the main substance of all his Sermons was repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
This he tells us in the words that I have read to you, that the main substance of all his Sermons was Repentance towards God, and faith towards our Lord jesus christ.
St. Paul being in his Journy to Jerusalem, and intending to be there by the day of Pentecost, that he might not be hindred in his Journy, he resolves to pass by Ephesus, and only to call to him the Elders of the Church to charge them with their duty,
Saint Paul being in his Journey to Jerusalem, and intending to be there by the day of Pentecost, that he might not be hindered in his Journey, he resolves to pass by Ephesus, and only to call to him the Elders of the Church to charge them with their duty,
and to engage them hereto, he tells them how he had carried and demeaned himself among them, v. 18. with what diligence and vigilance he had watched over them, with what affection and earnestness he had preached to them, v. 19, 20. And here in the Text he tells them, what had been the sum of his Doctrine,
and to engage them hereto, he tells them how he had carried and demeaned himself among them, v. 18. with what diligence and vigilance he had watched over them, with what affection and earnestness he had preached to them, v. 19, 20. And Here in the Text he tells them, what had been the sum of his Doctrine,
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and the substance of those many Sermons he had preached among them, and what was the End and Design of all his Discourses, viz. To perswade men to repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ;
and the substance of those many Sermons he had preached among them, and what was the End and Design of all his Discourses, viz. To persuade men to Repentance towards God, and faith towards our Lord jesus christ;
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Testifying, the word is NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies to testifie, to prove a thing by testimony; so 'tis used, Heb. 2.6. But one in a certain place testifyeth, saying.
Testifying, the word is, which signifies to testify, to prove a thing by testimony; so it's used, Hebrew 2.6. But one in a certain place Testifieth, saying.
and from hence it signifies, earnestly to contend or persuade by arguments and threatnings. In the use of the LXX. it signifies to protest, to convince, to press earnestly, to perswade.
and from hence it signifies, earnestly to contend or persuade by Arguments and threatenings. In the use of the LXX. it signifies to protest, to convince, to press earnestly, to persuade.
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It is used most frequently by St. Luke in a very intense signification, and is sometimes joyned with Exhorting, which is an earnest perswading to a thing, Acts 2.40. And with many other words did he testifie and exhort, saying, save your selves from this untoward generation ; and with Preaching, Acts 8.25. And when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord ; and so Acts 18.5. Being pressed in spirit, he testified to the Jews, that Jesus was the Christ.
It is used most frequently by Saint Lycia in a very intense signification, and is sometime joined with Exhorting, which is an earnest persuading to a thing, Acts 2.40. And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, save your selves from this untoward generation; and with Preaching, Acts 8.25. And when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord; and so Acts 18.5. Being pressed in Spirit, he testified to the jews, that jesus was the christ.
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that is, did use such Persuasions and Arguments as were sufficient to convince; and to mention no more, Acts 28.23. He expounded and testified the Kingdom of God, perswading them concerning Jesus.
that is, did use such Persuasions and Arguments as were sufficient to convince; and to mention no more, Acts 28.23. He expounded and testified the Kingdom of God, persuading them Concerning jesus.
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St Paul in his Epistle to Timothy useth this word in a most vehement sense, for giving a solemn charge, 1 Tim. 5.21. I charge thee before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, the word is NONLATINALPHABET; and so 2 Tim. 2.14. charging them before the Lord, that they strive not about words ; and so 2 Tim. 4.1. I charge thee before God and the Lord Jesus Christ ;
Saint Paul in his Epistle to Timothy uses this word in a most vehement sense, for giving a solemn charge, 1 Tim. 5.21. I charge thee before God and the Lord jesus christ, the word is; and so 2 Tim. 2.14. charging them before the Lord, that they strive not about words; and so 2 Tim. 4.1. I charge thee before God and the Lord jesus christ;
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he tells us before, that he taught them at all seasons, v. 18. publickly and from house to house, v. 20. and afterwards at the 31. v. that he warned them day and night with tears ;
he tells us before, that he taught them At all seasons, v. 18. publicly and from house to house, v. 20. and afterwards At the 31. v. that he warned them day and night with tears;
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so that testifying to the Jews Repentance and Faith, must signifie his pressing and perswading of them with the greatest vehemency, to turn from their sins,
so that testifying to the jews Repentance and Faith, must signify his pressing and persuading of them with the greatest vehemency, to turn from their Sins,
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so that by testifying to them repentance towards God, &c. we are to understand that the Apostle did earnestly press and perswade them to repent of their sins, whereby they had offended God,
so that by testifying to them Repentance towards God, etc. we Are to understand that the Apostle did earnestly press and persuade them to Repent of their Sins, whereby they had offended God,
from whence follows sorrow for what we have done, and a resolution of mind for the future not to do again that which appears now to us to be so evil, that we are ashamed of it,
from whence follows sorrow for what we have done, and a resolution of mind for the future not to do again that which appears now to us to be so evil, that we Are ashamed of it,
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the History of it, that there was such a person as Jesus Christ, that he was the true Messias, prophesied of and promised in the Old Testament, that he was born and lived and preached,
the History of it, that there was such a person as jesus christ, that he was the true Messias, prophesied of and promised in the Old Testament, that he was born and lived and preached,
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and wrought the Miracles that are recorded, that he was crucified, and rose again, and ascended into Heaven, that he was the Son of God, and sent by him into the world, by his Doctrine to instruct,
and wrought the Miracles that Are recorded, that he was Crucified, and rose again, and ascended into Heaven, that he was the Son of God, and sent by him into the world, by his Doctrine to instruct,
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and that to enable us to the performance of these Conditions, he promised and afterward sent his holy Spirit, to accompany the preaching of his Gospel,
and that to enable us to the performance of these Conditions, he promised and afterwards sent his holy Spirit, to accompany the preaching of his Gospel,
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and eternal life and blessedness upon the Conditions before mentioned, and therefore that we ought to rely upon him only for salvation, to own him for our Saviour,
and Eternal life and blessedness upon the Conditions before mentioned, and Therefore that we ought to rely upon him only for salvation, to own him for our Saviour,
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And now you see what is included in Repentance and Faith, you may easily judge whether these be not the sum of the Gospel, that men would forsake their sins and turn to God,
And now you see what is included in Repentance and Faith, you may Easily judge whither these be not the sum of the Gospel, that men would forsake their Sins and turn to God,
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and believe on him as the Messias ? And what did the Apostles preach, but to the same purpose? When St. Peter preached to the Jews, Acts 2. the effect of his Sermon and the scope of it was to perswade them to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus, that is, to profess their belief in him, v. 38. And so Acts 3.19. This is the conclusion of his discourse, repent therefore and be converted ;
and believe on him as the Messias? And what did the Apostles preach, but to the same purpose? When Saint Peter preached to the jews, Acts 2. the Effect of his Sermon and the scope of it was to persuade them to Repent and be baptised in the name of jesus, that is, to profess their belief in him, v. 38. And so Acts 3.19. This is the conclusion of his discourse, Repent Therefore and be converted;
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and then he propounded Christ to them as the Object of their Faith, being the great Prophet that was Prophesied of by Moses, who should be raised up among them, v. 22. So likewise St. Paul when he preached to the Jews and Gentiles, these were his great Subjects, Acts 17.30. This is the conclusion of his Sermon to the Athenians, to perswade them to repent, by the consideration of a future Judgment;
and then he propounded christ to them as the Object of their Faith, being the great Prophet that was Prophesied of by Moses, who should be raised up among them, v. 22. So likewise Saint Paul when he preached to the jews and Gentiles, these were his great Subject's, Acts 17.30. This is the conclusion of his Sermon to the Athenians, to persuade them to Repent, by the consideration of a future Judgement;
But now he commands all men every where to repent, because he hath appointed a day, &c. whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
But now he commands all men every where to Repent, Because he hath appointed a day, etc. whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
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and Jesus Christ hath made Satisfaction for sin by the merit of his Sufferings, and if it be necessary that we should believe this, that the benefit hereof may redound to us;
and jesus christ hath made Satisfaction for since by the merit of his Sufferings, and if it be necessary that we should believe this, that the benefit hereof may redound to us;
then Faith in Christ is necessary to the obtaining of the pardon of sin, by which the guilt of sin is removed, that is, our obligation to eternal punishment. And then for attaining Salvation.
then Faith in christ is necessary to the obtaining of the pardon of since, by which the guilt of since is removed, that is, our obligation to Eternal punishment. And then for attaining Salvation.
Christ having in the Gospel revealed to us the way and means to eternal happiness, it is necessary that we should believe this Revelation of the Gospel by Jesus Christ, in order to this end.
christ having in the Gospel revealed to us the Way and means to Eternal happiness, it is necessary that we should believe this Revelation of the Gospel by jesus christ, in order to this end.
I should now come to draw some Inferences from this Discourse, but I will first give satisfaction to a Query or two, to which this Discourse seems to have given occasion.
I should now come to draw Some Inferences from this Discourse, but I will First give satisfaction to a Query or two, to which this Discourse seems to have given occasion.
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So that the Doctrine of Repentance, considered with those powerful Reasons and Arguments to it, which the Gospel furnisheth us withal, is in this sense proper to the Gospel,
So that the Doctrine of Repentance, considered with those powerful Reasons and Arguments to it, which the Gospel furnisheth us withal, is in this sense proper to the Gospel,
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2. Assurance of eternal Rewards and Punishments after this life, which is a strong Argument to perswade men to change their lives, that they may avoid the misery that is threatned to impenitent sinners,
2. Assurance of Eternal Rewards and Punishments After this life, which is a strong Argument to persuade men to change their lives, that they may avoid the misery that is threatened to impenitent Sinners,
And this the Apostle tells us in the forementioned place, Acts 17.30, 31. is that which doth as it were make Repentance to be a new Doctrine that did come with the Gospel into the world,
And this the Apostle tells us in the forementioned place, Acts 17.30, 31. is that which does as it were make Repentance to be a new Doctrine that did come with the Gospel into the world,
because, &c. When the world was in ignorance, and had not such assurance of a future state, of eternal Rewards and Punishments after this life, the Arguments to Repentance were weak and feeble in comparison of what they now are, the necessity of this Duty was not so evident.
Because, etc. When the world was in ignorance, and had not such assurance of a future state, of Eternal Rewards and Punishments After this life, the Arguments to Repentance were weak and feeble in comparison of what they now Are, the necessity of this Duty was not so evident.
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Query 2. Whether the preaching of Faith in Christ, among those who are already Christians, be at all necessary? Because it seems very improper, to press those to believe in Christ, who are already perswaded that he is the Messias, and do entertain the History and Doctrine of the Gospel.
Query 2. Whither the preaching of Faith in christ, among those who Are already Christians, be At all necessary? Because it seems very improper, to press those to believe in christ, who Are already persuaded that he is the Messias, and do entertain the History and Doctrine of the Gospel.
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and makes them to desire to be partakers of them, and in order thereto to be willing to submit to those Terms and Conditions of Holiness and Obedience, which the Gospel requires.
and makes them to desire to be partakers of them, and in order thereto to be willing to submit to those Terms and Conditions of Holiness and obedience, which the Gospel requires.
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they do not disbelieve the Gospel, they do not consider it, nor trouble themselves about it, they do not care nor are concerned whether it be true or not;
they do not disbelieve the Gospel, they do not Consider it, nor trouble themselves about it, they do not care nor Are concerned whither it be true or not;
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Every man naturally desires Happiness, and 'tis impossible that any man that is possest with this belief, that in order to Happiness it is necessary for him to do such and such things,
Every man naturally Desires Happiness, and it's impossible that any man that is possessed with this belief, that in order to Happiness it is necessary for him to do such and such things,
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then from hence we may infer the Excellency of the Christian Religion, which insists only upon these things which do tend to our Perfection and our Happiness.
then from hence we may infer the Excellency of the Christian Religion, which insists only upon these things which do tend to our Perfection and our Happiness.
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The Historical part of the Gospel acquaints us with the Person and Actions of our Saviour, which conduceth very much to our understanding of the Author and Means of our Salvation.
The Historical part of the Gospel acquaints us with the Person and Actions of our Saviour, which conduceth very much to our understanding of the Author and Means of our Salvation.
The Doctrinal part of the Gospel contains what God requires on our part, and the Encouragements and Arguments to our Duty, from the consideration of the Recompence and Rewards of the next life.
The Doctrinal part of the Gospel contains what God requires on our part, and the Encouragements and Arguments to our Duty, from the consideration of the Recompense and Rewards of the next life.
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The Precepts of Christs Doctrine are such as tend exceedingly to the Perfection of our nature, being all founded in Reason, in the nature of God, and of a Reasonable Creature;
The Precepts of Christ Doctrine Are such as tend exceedingly to the Perfection of our nature, being all founded in Reason, in the nature of God, and of a Reasonable Creature;
I except only those positive Institutions of the Christian Religion, the two Sacraments, which are not burthensome, and are of excellent use. This is the first.
I except only those positive Institutions of the Christian Religion, the two Sacraments, which Are not burdensome, and Are of excellent use. This is the First.
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and the Conditions of it, and the way how a sinner is justified and hath his sins pardoned, the Nature and Necessity of Regeneration and Sanctification;
and the Conditions of it, and the Way how a sinner is justified and hath his Sins pardoned, the Nature and Necessity of Regeneration and Sanctification;
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and endeavour to convince men of the Equity of Christ's Commands, and to assure them of the Certainty of the Eternal Happiness which the Gospel promises to them that obey it,
and endeavour to convince men of the Equity of Christ's Commands, and to assure them of the Certainty of the Eternal Happiness which the Gospel promises to them that obey it,
Or if their humor lies another way, you must apply your self to it, by making sharp Reflections upon matters in present controversie and debate, you must dip your stile in Gall and Vinegar,
Or if their humour lies Another Way, you must apply your self to it, by making sharp Reflections upon matters in present controversy and debate, you must dip your style in Gall and Vinegar,
And if men must needs be gratified with Disputes and Controversies, there are these great Controversies between God and the sinner to be stated and determined;
And if men must needs be gratified with Disputes and Controversies, there Are these great Controversies between God and the sinner to be stated and determined;
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and to be conformed to him, in Goodness, and Mercy, and Righteousness, and Truth, and Faithfulness? Whether Jesus Christ be not the Messias and Saviour of the world? Whether Faith and Repentance and Sincere Obedience be not the Terms of Salvation,
and to be conformed to him, in goodness, and Mercy, and Righteousness, and Truth, and Faithfulness? Whither jesus christ be not the Messias and Saviour of the world? Whither Faith and Repentance and Sincere obedience be not the Terms of Salvation,
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and the necessary Conditions of Happiness? Whether there shall be a future Judgment, when all men shall be sentenced according to their works? Whether there be a Heaven and Hell? Whether good men shall be eternally and unspeakably happy,
and the necessary Conditions of Happiness? Whither there shall be a future Judgement, when all men shall be sentenced according to their works? Whither there be a Heaven and Hell? Whither good men shall be eternally and unspeakably happy,
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and wicked men extreamly and everlastingly miserable? These are the great Controversies of Religion, upon which we are to dispute on God's behalf against sinners.
and wicked men extremely and everlastingly miserable? These Are the great Controversies of Religion, upon which we Are to dispute on God's behalf against Sinners.
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These are practical Controversies of Faith, and it concerns every man to be resolved and determined about them, that he may frame his life accordingly. And so for Repentance ;
These Are practical Controversies of Faith, and it concerns every man to be resolved and determined about them, that he may frame his life accordingly. And so for Repentance;
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And as these Doctrines of Faith and Repentance are never unseasonable, so are they more peculiarly proper when we celebrate the Holy Sacrament, which was instituted for a solemn and standing Memorial of the Christian Religion,
And as these Doctrines of Faith and Repentance Are never unseasonable, so Are they more peculiarly proper when we celebrate the Holy Sacrament, which was instituted for a solemn and standing Memorial of the Christian Religion,
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What can be more proper when we come to this Sacrament, than the renewing of our Repentance? When we partake of this Passover, we should eat it with bitter herbs.
What can be more proper when we come to this Sacrament, than the renewing of our Repentance? When we partake of this Passover, we should eat it with bitter herbs.
if our head were waters, and our eyes fountains of tears, we could never sufficiently lament the cursed Effects and Consequences of those provocations which were so fatal to the Son of God.
if our head were waters, and our eyes fountains of tears, we could never sufficiently lament the cursed Effects and Consequences of those provocations which were so fatal to the Son of God.
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and profane the Blood of the Covenant, and out of the Cup of Salvation we drink our own damnation, and turn that which should save us into an instrument and Seal of our own ruin.
and profane the Blood of the Covenant, and out of the Cup of Salvation we drink our own damnation, and turn that which should save us into an Instrument and Seal of our own ruin.
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SERMON II. Preach'd on Ash-Wednesday. Of confessing and forsaking Sin, in Order to Pardon. PROV. XXVIII. 13. He that covereth his sins shall not prosper:
SERMON II Preached on Ash-Wednesday. Of confessing and forsaking since, in Order to Pardon. CURAE. XXVIII. 13. He that Covereth his Sins shall not prosper:
SInce we are all sinners, and liable to the Justice of God, it is a matter of great moment to our comfort and happiness, to be rightly informed by what Means,
SInce we Are all Sinners, and liable to the justice of God, it is a matter of great moment to our Comfort and happiness, to be rightly informed by what Means,
and these two contain in them, the whole nature of that great and necessary Duty of Repentance, without which a sinner can have no reasonable hopes of the mercy of God. I.
and these two contain in them, the Whole nature of that great and necessary Duty of Repentance, without which a sinner can have no reasonable hope's of the mercy of God. I.
because this also is an Effect of God's free grace and mercy to sinners, to enable them, by the grace of his holy Spirit, to master and mortifie their lusts,
Because this also is an Effect of God's free grace and mercy to Sinners, to enable them, by the grace of his holy Spirit, to master and mortify their Lustiest,
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And it comprehends also our final pardon and absolution at the great day, together with the glorious Reward of eternal life, which the Apostle expresseth, by finding mercy with the Lord in that day.
And it comprehends also our final pardon and absolution At the great day, together with the glorious Reward of Eternal life, which the Apostle Expresses, by finding mercy with the Lord in that day.
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and power to mortifie sin, and to persevere in a good course, and our final absolulution by the sentence of the great day, together with the merciful and glorious Reward of eternal life.
and power to mortify since, and to persevere in a good course, and our final absolulution by the sentence of the great day, together with the merciful and glorious Reward of Eternal life.
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and these two do contain and constitute the whole nature of Repentance, without which a sinner can have no reasonable hopes to find mercy with God. I begin with the
and these two do contain and constitute the Whole nature of Repentance, without which a sinner can have no reasonable hope's to find mercy with God. I begin with the
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And thus David opposeth confession of sins to God, to the hiding of them, Psal. 32.5. I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid, I said I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord ;
And thus David Opposeth Confessi of Sins to God, to the hiding of them, Psalm 32.5. I acknowledged my since unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid, I said I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord;
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But because the necessity of confessing our sins to men (that is to the Priest) in order to the forgiveness of them, is a great point of difference between us and the Church of Rome, it being by them esteemed a necessary Article of Faith,
But Because the necessity of confessing our Sins to men (that is to the Priest) in order to the forgiveness of them, is a great point of difference between us and the Church of Rome, it being by them esteemed a necessary Article of Faith,
Whether Confession of our sins to the Priest, and the manner in which it is taught and practised in the Church of Rome, be necessary to the forgiveness of them.
Whither Confessi of our Sins to the Priest, and the manner in which it is taught and practised in the Church of Rome, be necessary to the forgiveness of them.
What manner of Confession this is, the Council of Trent hath most precisely determined, viz. Secret Confession to the Priest alone, of all and every mortal sin, which upon the most diligent search and examination of our Consciences we can remember our selves to be guilty of, since our Baptism;
What manner of Confessi this is, the Council of Trent hath most precisely determined, viz. Secret Confessi to the Priest alone, of all and every Mortal since, which upon the most diligent search and examination of our Consciences we can Remember our selves to be guilty of, since our Baptism;
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This is the Confession of sins required in the Church of Rome, which the same Council of Trent, without any real ground from Scripture or Ecclesiastical Antiquity, doth most confidently affirm to have been instituted by our Lord,
This is the Confessi of Sins required in the Church of Rome, which the same Council of Trent, without any real ground from Scripture or Ecclesiastical Antiquity, does most confidently affirm to have been instituted by our Lord,
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The First Text, and the only one upon which the Council of Trent grounds the Necessity of Confession, is John 20.23. Whosesoever sins ye remit, they are remitted;
The First Text, and the only one upon which the Council of Trent grounds the Necessity of Confessi, is John 20.23. Whosesoever Sins you remit, they Are remitted;
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but they cannot judge without hearing the Cause, and this infers particular Confession of sins to the Priest, from whence he concludes it necessary to the forgiveness of sins.
but they cannot judge without hearing the Cause, and this infers particular Confessi of Sins to the Priest, from whence he concludes it necessary to the forgiveness of Sins.
But do not the Ministers of the Gospel exercise this power of remitting sins in Baptism? And yet particular Confession of all sins to the Priest is not required, no not in the Church of Rome, in the Baptism of adult Persons.
But do not the Ministers of the Gospel exercise this power of remitting Sins in Baptism? And yet particular Confessi of all Sins to the Priest is not required, no not in the Church of Rome, in the Baptism of adult Persons.
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And therefore according to them, particular Confession of sin to the Priest, is not necessary to his exercising the power of remitting sins, and consequently the necessity of Confession cannot be concluded from this Text.
And Therefore according to them, particular Confessi of since to the Priest, is not necessary to his exercising the power of remitting Sins, and consequently the necessity of Confessi cannot be concluded from this Text.
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than going to Jerusalem or China is, in order to the forgiveness of our sins, or submitting to any other foolish condition, that the Priest thinks fit to require;
than going to Jerusalem or China is, in order to the forgiveness of our Sins, or submitting to any other foolish condition, that the Priest thinks fit to require;
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for according to this way of reasoning, this power of retaining sins, makes every foolish thing that the Priest shall impose upon the Penitent, to be necessary by Divine Command and Institution.
for according to this Way of reasoning, this power of retaining Sins, makes every foolish thing that the Priest shall impose upon the Penitent, to be necessary by Divine Command and Institution.
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The Second Text they alledge to this purpose is, 1 John 1.9. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins. Here indeed is Confession;
The Second Text they allege to this purpose is, 1 John 1.9. If we confess our Sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our Sins. Here indeed is Confessi;
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the Confession here meant is plainly to God, because it follows, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, that is, God, who is necessarily understood in the former part of the sentence;
the Confessi Here meant is plainly to God, Because it follows, he is faithful and just to forgive us our Sins, that is, God, who is necessarily understood in the former part of the sentence;
So that if by virtue of this Text the People are bound to confess their sins to the Priest, the Priest is hereby as much obliged to confess his sins to the People;
So that if by virtue of this Text the People Are bound to confess their Sins to the Priest, the Priest is hereby as much obliged to confess his Sins to the People;
which I dare say is more than they have a mind to prove from this Text. The plain meaning whereof is this, that as Christians should be ready to perform all mutual Offices of Charity,
which I Dare say is more than they have a mind to prove from this Text. The plain meaning whereof is this, that as Christians should be ready to perform all mutual Offices of Charity,
and therefore the Apostle adviseth Christians when they are sick, if at the same time they be under any spiritual trouble, by reason of the Guilt of any sin lying upon their Consciences, to lay open their case to one another, that so they may have the help of one anothers Advice and Prayers;
and Therefore the Apostle adviseth Christians when they Are sick, if At the same time they be under any spiritual trouble, by reason of the Gilded of any since lying upon their Consciences, to lay open their case to one Another, that so they may have the help of one another's advice and Prayers;
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St. James had spoken of that particular before, that when any was sick, he should send for the Elders of the Church, that he might in the first place have the benefit of their Counsel and Prayers;
Saint James had spoken of that particular before, that when any was sick, he should send for the Elders of the Church, that he might in the First place have the benefit of their Counsel and Prayers;
and then because private Christians may also be useful to one another in this kind, he adds, that they should also lay open their condition and troubles to one another, that so they might have the help of one anothers Advice and Prayers;
and then Because private Christians may also be useful to one Another in this kind, he adds, that they should also lay open their condition and Troubles to one Another, that so they might have the help of one another's advice and Prayers;
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and very probably all the Confession here meant of private Christians to one another is of the offences and injuries they may have been guilty of, one towards another;
and very probably all the Confessi Here meant of private Christians to one Another is of the offences and injuries they may have been guilty of, one towards Another;
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whereas they are bound to send for the Elders of the Church, and they are to pray over them, as an act not only of Charity, but of Superiority, and by virtue of their Office in the Church, a more especial blessing being to be expected from their Prayers.
whereas they Are bound to send for the Elders of the Church, and they Are to pray over them, as an act not only of Charity, but of Superiority, and by virtue of their Office in the Church, a more especial blessing being to be expected from their Prayers.
These three Texts are the main Arguments from Scripture, which they of the Church of Rome bring to prove their auricular or secret Confession to be of Divine Institution; and woful proofs they are;
These three Texts Are the main Arguments from Scripture, which they of the Church of Room bring to prove their auricular or secret Confessi to be of Divine Institution; and woeful proofs they Are;
I proceed in the Second place, to discover the Falshood of their other Pretences, that this kind of Confession hath always been practised in the Catholick Church;
I proceed in the Second place, to discover the Falsehood of their other Pretences, that this kind of Confessi hath always been practised in the Catholic Church;
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And this act of Nectarius was justified by his Successor St. Chrysostom, who does over and over most expresly teach, that Confession of our sins to men is not necessary to the forgiveness of them,
And this act of Nectarius was justified by his Successor Saint Chrysostom, who does over and over most expressly teach, that Confessi of our Sins to men is not necessary to the forgiveness of them,
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And thus for several Ages the matter rested, till the degeneracy of the Church of Rome growing towards its height, about the IX. and X. Centuries, some began to contend for the necessity of secret Confession, and this in the year 1215. in the IV. Council of Lateran under Pope Innocent III. was decreed and establish'd.
And thus for several Ages the matter rested, till the degeneracy of the Church of Room growing towards its height, about the IX. and X. Centuries, Some began to contend for the necessity of secret Confessi, and this in the year 1215. in the IV. Council of Lateran under Pope Innocent III. was decreed and established.
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And this is the first publick Law that was made in the Christian Church concerning this matter, notwithstanding all the boasts of the Council of Trent, about the antiquity of this Institution and Practice;
And this is the First public Law that was made in the Christian Church Concerning this matter, notwithstanding all the boasts of the Council of Trent, about the antiquity of this Institution and Practice;
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Afterwards in the Council of Florence, and especially in that of Trent, this Decree of the Council of Lateran was confirmed and enlarged in many particulars, of which I have already given some account.
Afterwards in the Council of Florence, and especially in that of Trent, this decree of the Council of Lateran was confirmed and enlarged in many particulars, of which I have already given Some account.
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And whereas they pretend for themselves the universal Practice not only of the past, but present Church, we are able to shew from clear Testimony of their own Writers, that Confession,
And whereas they pretend for themselves the universal Practice not only of the past, but present Church, we Are able to show from clear Testimony of their own Writers, that Confessi,
neither among the Abyssines, nor Indians of St. Thomas, nor the Nestorians, nor the Armenians, nor the Jacobites, Churches of great antiquity and vast extent.
neither among the Abyssinians, nor Indians of Saint Thomas, nor the Nestorians, nor the Armenians, nor the Jacobites, Churches of great antiquity and vast extent.
And as for the Greek Church, if we may believe Gratian, and the Author of the Gloss upon the Canon Law, the Greeks had anciently no Tradition concerning the necessity of Confession,
And as for the Greek Church, if we may believe Gratian, and the Author of the Gloss upon the Canon Law, the Greeks had anciently no Tradition Concerning the necessity of Confessi,
So that, in short, there is no Nation nor Church throughout the whole world, that bear the name of Christian, the Roman Church only excepted, that doth fully embrace and maintain the whole Doctrine of the Council of Trent concerning Confession;
So that, in short, there is no nation nor Church throughout the Whole world, that bear the name of Christian, the Roman Church only excepted, that does Fully embrace and maintain the Whole Doctrine of the Council of Trent Concerning Confessi;
With what face then do they declare, that this manner of Confession always was, and still is observed in the Catholick, that is in the whole Christian Church?
With what face then do they declare, that this manner of Confessi always was, and still is observed in the Catholic, that is in the Whole Christian Church?
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and how great a scandal it is to the Christian Profession, in the lewd management of it by the Priests, is evident from the two Bulls of Pope Pius the IV. and Gregory XV. which mention things too shameful to be declared;
and how great a scandal it is to the Christian Profession, in the lewd management of it by the Priests, is evident from the two Bulls of Pope Pius the IV. and Gregory XV. which mention things too shameful to be declared;
not so much to direct the Consciences of men, as to dive into their Secrets, of which there are so many plain and notorious Instances, that they are past denyal.
not so much to Direct the Consciences of men, as to dive into their Secrets, of which there Are so many plain and notorious Instances, that they Are passed denial.
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and that for this very Reason, because their Consciences are presently to be eased and scoured (as they call it) by Confession and Absolution? And they therefore take the oportunity to gratifie their lusts,
and that for this very Reason, Because their Consciences Are presently to be eased and scoured (as they call it) by Confessi and Absolution? And they Therefore take the opportunity to gratify their Lustiest,
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and they look upon this as a special piece of spiritual good husbandry, to quit their scores with God at once, that so they may have no occasion to trouble him,
and they look upon this as a special piece of spiritual good Husbandry, to quit their scores with God At once, that so they may have no occasion to trouble him,
So that Confession, instead of being a restraint from sin, gives great encouragement to it, by deluding men into a vain hope of obtaining the pardon of their sins from time to time,
So that Confessi, instead of being a restraint from since, gives great encouragement to it, by deluding men into a vain hope of obtaining the pardon of their Sins from time to time,
the Priest remits them by Absolution, and the penitent retains them, by going on still in the Commission of them, in hope of obtaining a new Absolution as often as occasion shall require. I proceed to the
the Priest remits them by Absolution, and the penitent retains them, by going on still in the Commission of them, in hope of obtaining a new Absolution as often as occasion shall require. I proceed to the
II. Enquiry, namely, How far the disclosing and revealing our sins to the Ministers of God, may be convenient upon other accounts and to other purposes of Religion? To which the Answer is very plain and short;
II Enquiry, namely, How Far the disclosing and revealing our Sins to the Ministers of God, may be convenient upon other accounts and to other Purposes of Religion? To which the Answer is very plain and short;
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in these cases, men certainly do very well, and many times prevent a great deal of trouble and perplexity to themselves, by a timely discovery of their condition to some faithful Minister, in order to their direction and satisfaction, without which they shall never perhaps be able to clear themselves of the obscurity and entanglement of their own minds,
in these cases, men Certainly do very well, and many times prevent a great deal of trouble and perplexity to themselves, by a timely discovery of their condition to Some faithful Minister, in order to their direction and satisfaction, without which they shall never perhaps be able to clear themselves of the obscurity and entanglement of their own minds,
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but by smothering their trouble in their own breasts, shall proceed from one degree of melancholy to another, till at last they be plunged either in distraction or despair;
but by smothering their trouble in their own breasts, shall proceed from one degree of melancholy to Another, till At last they be plunged either in distraction or despair;
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whereas the discovery of their condition in time, would prove a present and effectual remedy. And to this purpose, a general Confession is for the most part sufficient;
whereas the discovery of their condition in time, would prove a present and effectual remedy. And to this purpose, a general Confessi is for the most part sufficient;
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and where there is occasion for a more particular discovery, there is no need of raking into the particular and foul circumstances of mens sins, to give that advice which is necessary for the cure and ease of the Penitent;
and where there is occasion for a more particular discovery, there is no need of raking into the particular and foul Circumstances of men's Sins, to give that Advice which is necessary for the cure and ease of the Penitent;
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And Calvin freely declares, that he is so far from being against peoples repairing to their Pastors to this purpose, that he earnestly wisheth it were every where observed before the receiving of the Sacrament.
And calvin freely declares, that he is so Far from being against peoples repairing to their Pastors to this purpose, that he earnestly wishes it were every where observed before the receiving of the Sacrament.
but advising, especially before the SaSacrament, those who have any trouble upon their Consciences, to repair to some discreet and faithful Minister of God's Word, for advice and satisfaction.
but advising, especially before the SaSacrament, those who have any trouble upon their Consciences, to repair to Some discreet and faithful Minister of God's Word, for Advice and satisfaction.
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And thus all the good use, which can be made of Confession, may be had in our Church, without the ill Effects and Consequences of the Romish Confession,
And thus all the good use, which can be made of Confessi, may be had in our Church, without the ill Effects and Consequences of the Romish Confessi,
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And now I have, as briefly and as plainly as I could, stated this Controversie between us and the Church of Rome, concerning the necessity and use of secret Confession to the Ministers of God,
And now I have, as briefly and as plainly as I could, stated this Controversy between us and the Church of Rome, Concerning the necessity and use of secret Confessi to the Ministers of God,
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but there must be a particular acknowledgment of our sins to God, so far as upon a particular discussion and examination of our Consciences, we can call them to remembrance, especially our most heinous sins, which our Consciences will not suffer us to forget, must be particularly acknowledged, with the several aggravations of them.
but there must be a particular acknowledgment of our Sins to God, so Far as upon a particular discussion and examination of our Consciences, we can call them to remembrance, especially our most heinous Sins, which our Consciences will not suffer us to forget, must be particularly acknowledged, with the several aggravations of them.
And thus the Penitents in Scripture were wont to make Confession of their sins to God; Ezra 9.6. O my God (says he) I am ashamed, and blush to lift up my face to thee my God. So Jeremiah, Ch. 3.25. We lie down in our shame, and our confusion covereth us;
And thus the Penitents in Scripture were wont to make Confessi of their Sins to God; Ezra 9.6. Oh my God (Says he) I am ashamed, and blush to lift up my face to thee my God. So Jeremiah, Christ 3.25. We lie down in our shame, and our confusion Covereth us;
for we have sinned against the Lord. And so likewise Daniel, Ch. 9.5. We have sinned, and have committed Iniquity, and done Wickedly, unto us belongeth confusion of Face.
for we have sinned against the Lord. And so likewise daniel, Christ 9.5. We have sinned, and have committed Iniquity, and done Wickedly, unto us belongeth confusion of Face.
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And thus our Saviour describes the Penitent behaviour of the Publican, as ashamed to look up to that God whom he had offended, Luke 18.13. He would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven;
And thus our Saviour describes the Penitent behaviour of the Publican, as ashamed to look up to that God whom he had offended, Lycia 18.13. He would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven;
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if they have been as Scarlet and Crimson, (as the Prophet expresseth it) that is, of a deeper dye than ordinary, our Sorrow must be as deep as our Guilt;
if they have been as Scarlet and Crimson, (as the Prophet Expresses it) that is, of a Deeper die than ordinary, our Sorrow must be as deep as our Gilded;
This is the first part of Repentance mentioned in the Text, the first Condition of our finding mercy with God, the Penitent acknowledgment of our sins to him. I proceed to the
This is the First part of Repentance mentioned in the Text, the First Condition of our finding mercy with God, the Penitent acknowledgment of our Sins to him. I proceed to the
I shall not go about to explain what is meant by forsaking sin, it is that which every body can understand, but few will do; there lies all the difficulty.
I shall not go about to explain what is meant by forsaking since, it is that which every body can understand, but few will do; there lies all the difficulty.
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And therefore what Solomon here calls forsaking of sin, is elsewhere in Scripture more fully exprest, by ceasing to do evil, and learning to do well. Isa. 1.16. By forsaking our sins and turning to God; Isa. 55.7. Let the wicked man forsake his ways, and the unrighteous man his thoughts, and let him return unto the Lord.
And Therefore what Solomon Here calls forsaking of since, is elsewhere in Scripture more Fully expressed, by ceasing to do evil, and learning to do well. Isaiah 1.16. By forsaking our Sins and turning to God; Isaiah 55.7. Let the wicked man forsake his ways, and the unrighteous man his thoughts, and let him return unto the Lord.
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That part of Repentance which I have mentioned and insisted upon before, the Penitent acknowledgment of our sins to God, with Shame and Sorrow for them,
That part of Repentance which I have mentioned and insisted upon before, the Penitent acknowledgment of our Sins to God, with Shame and Sorrow for them,
or the final absolution of the great day, and the blessed Reward of Eternal Life. God peremptorily requires this change, as a condition of our Forgiveness and Happiness;
or the final absolution of the great day, and the blessed Reward of Eternal Life. God peremptorily requires this change, as a condition of our Forgiveness and Happiness;
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Repent and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, Acts 3.19. If thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments, Matth. 19.17. Without holiness no man shall see the Lord, Heb. 12.14.
repent and be converted, that your Sins may be blotted out, Acts 3.19. If thou wilt enter into life, keep the Commandments, Matthew 19.17. Without holiness no man shall see the Lord, Hebrew 12.14.
tho' they nenever mend them? We must not impute that to God, which would be a defect of Wisdom and good Government, in any Father or Prince upon Earth.
though they nenever mend them? We must not impute that to God, which would be a defect of Wisdom and good Government, in any Father or Prince upon Earth.
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God hath placed in every Man's mind an inexorable Judge, that will grant no Pardon and Forgiveness but to a reformed Penitent, to him that hath such a sense of the Evil of his past Life,
God hath placed in every Man's mind an inexorable Judge, that will grant no Pardon and Forgiveness but to a reformed Penitent, to him that hath such a sense of the Evil of his passed Life,
And thus I have Considered and Explained both the Blessing and Benefit which is here promised and declared, viz. the Mercy and Favour of God, which comprehends both the present Forgiveness of our Sins,
And thus I have Considered and Explained both the Blessing and Benefit which is Here promised and declared, viz. the Mercy and Favour of God, which comprehends both the present Forgiveness of our Sins,
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and likewise the Conditions upon which this Blessing is promised, viz. the Penitent acknowledgment of our sins to God, with such Shame and Sorrow for them,
and likewise the Conditions upon which this Blessing is promised, viz. the Penitent acknowledgment of our Sins to God, with such Shame and Sorrow for them,
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as produceth a sincere Resolution of leaving them, and returning to a better course, and the actual forsaking of them, which involves in it our actual return to our Duty,
as Produceth a sincere Resolution of leaving them, and returning to a better course, and the actual forsaking of them, which involves in it our actual return to our Duty,
in which as we do Commemorate the great Mercy of God to Mankind, so we do likewise renew and confirm our Covenant with him, that Holy Covenant wherein we engage our selves to forsake our sins,
in which as we do Commemorate the great Mercy of God to Mankind, so we do likewise renew and confirm our Covenant with him, that Holy Covenant wherein we engage our selves to forsake our Sins,
and which is beyond all other Arguments, the absolute Necessity of it, to make us capable of the Mercy and Forgiveness of God, in this World and the other,
and which is beyond all other Arguments, the absolute Necessity of it, to make us capable of the Mercy and Forgiveness of God, in this World and the other,
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and be perfectly reconciled to us. So he hath declared by the Prophet, Isaiah 1.16. Wash ye, make you clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes, cease to do evil, learn to do well.
and be perfectly reconciled to us. So he hath declared by the Prophet, Isaiah 1.16. Wash you, make you clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes, cease to do evil, Learn to do well.
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And what greater Encouragement can we desire, than that upon so easie and advantageous Terms, God should be so ready to have an end put to all Controversies and Quarrels between him and us.
And what greater Encouragement can we desire, than that upon so easy and advantageous Terms, God should be so ready to have an end put to all Controversies and Quarrels between him and us.
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I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to take up a serious Resolution to break off your sins by repentance, and to reform whatever, upon due search and tryal of your ways, you shall find to be amiss in your lives.
I beseech you Therefore, brothers, by the Mercies of God, to take up a serious Resolution to break off your Sins by Repentance, and to reform whatever, upon due search and trial of your ways, you shall find to be amiss in your lives.
I beseech you by the Mercies of God, that Mercy which naturally leads to repentance, and which is long-suffering to us-ward, on purpose that we may not perish,
I beseech you by the mercies of God, that Mercy which naturally leads to Repentance, and which is long-suffering to usward, on purpose that we may not perish,
but come to repentance, which hath spared us so often, and is not yet exhausted and tired out by our intolerable obstinacy, and innumerable provocations;
but come to Repentance, which hath spared us so often, and is not yet exhausted and tired out by our intolerable obstinacy, and innumerable provocations;
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that mercy which if we now despise it, we shall in vain one day implore, and catch hold of, and hang upon, to save us from sinking into Eternal Perdition;
that mercy which if we now despise it, we shall in vain one day implore, and catch hold of, and hang upon, to save us from sinking into Eternal Perdition;
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that mercy, which how much soever we now presume upon, will then be so far from interposing between us and the wrath of God, that it will highly inflame and exasperate it:
that mercy, which how much soever we now presume upon, will then be so Far from interposing between us and the wrath of God, that it will highly inflame and exasperate it:
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This, if it be sensibly said, with deep Sorrow and Contrition, with that Shame and Confusion of face, which becomes great offenders, is a good Confession,
This, if it be sensibly said, with deep Sorrow and Contrition, with that Shame and Confusion of face, which becomes great offenders, is a good Confessi,
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Let us therefore earnestly beg of him, that he would make these Counsels effectual, that he would grant us repentance unto life, that he would make us all sensible of our faults, sorry for them, and resolved to amend them;
Let us Therefore earnestly beg of him, that he would make these Counsels effectual, that he would grant us Repentance unto life, that he would make us all sensible of our Faults, sorry for them, and resolved to amend them;
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and Fasting, and Prayer, as a Testimony of the Sincerity of our Repentance, and one of the best means to make our Fasting and Prayer acceptable to God,
and Fasting, and Prayer, as a Testimony of the Sincerity of our Repentance, and one of the best means to make our Fasting and Prayer acceptable to God,
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and to turn away his Judgments from us, and that is Charity and Alms to the Poor, whose number is very great among us, and their necessities very pressing and clamorous,
and to turn away his Judgments from us, and that is Charity and Alms to the Poor, whose number is very great among us, and their necessities very pressing and clamorous,
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and Fasting, and Prayers, I shall only offer to your consideration a few plain Texts of Scripture, which need no comment upon them. Dan. 4.27. it is the Prophets advice to Nebuchadnezzar; Break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquity, by shewing mercy to the poor;
and Fasting, and Prayers, I shall only offer to your consideration a few plain Texts of Scripture, which need no comment upon them. Dan. 4.27. it is the prophets Advice to Nebuchadnezzar; Break off thy Sins by righteousness, and thine iniquity, by showing mercy to the poor;
if so be it may be a lengthning of thy tranquillity. Acts 10.4. the Angel there tells Cornelius, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God. Isa. 58.5.
if so be it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity. Acts 10.4. the Angel there tells Cornelius, Thy Prayers and thine alms Are come up for a memorial before God. Isaiah 58.5.
I shall speak something of the first of these, viz. Confession of Sin: but the Second, viz. Sorrow for Sin, shall be the main Subject of my Discourse. I. Confession of Sin;
I shall speak something of the First of these, viz. Confessi of since: but the Second, viz. Sorrow for since, shall be the main Subject of my Discourse. I Confessi of since;
Of which I shall speak under these three Heads. I. What Confession of Sin is. II. How far 'tis necessary. III. What are the Reasons and grounds of this necessity. I. What Confession of Sin is.
Of which I shall speak under these three Heads. I. What Confessi of since is. II How Far it's necessary. III. What Are the Reasons and grounds of this necessity. I. What Confessi of since is.
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and therefore the Scripture maketh this a Necessary qualification, and Condition of Pardon and Forgiveness. Prov. 28.13. Whoso confesseth and forsaketh his sins shall have mercy. 1 John 1.9.
and Therefore the Scripture makes this a Necessary qualification, and Condition of Pardon and Forgiveness. Curae 28.13. Whoso Confesses and Forsaketh his Sins shall have mercy. 1 John 1.9.
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and in some cases a particular acknowledgment of them, and repentance for them, especially if the sins have been great and deliberate and presumptuous;
and in Some cases a particular acknowledgment of them, and Repentance for them, especially if the Sins have been great and deliberate and presumptuous;
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in this Case a particular Confession of them, and Repentance for them, is necessary so far as we can particularly recollect them, and call them to Remembrance:
in this Case a particular Confessi of them, and Repentance for them, is necessary so Far as we can particularly recollect them, and call them to Remembrance:
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and the Defects and Imperfections of our best Actions and Services, we have all the Reason that can be to believe, that God will accept of a general Confession of them, and Repentance for them.
and the Defects and Imperfections of our best Actions and Services, we have all the Reason that can be to believe, that God will accept of a general Confessi of them, and Repentance for them.
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And if any Man ask me, where I find this distinction in Scripture, between a general and particular Repentance? I answer, that it is not necessary it should be any where exprest in Scripture, being so clearly founded in the Nature and Reason of the thing;
And if any Man ask me, where I find this distinction in Scripture, between a general and particular Repentance? I answer, that it is not necessary it should be any where expressed in Scripture, being so clearly founded in the Nature and Reason of the thing;
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And therefore either a general Repentance for these and the other Sins I mentioned of the like Nature, must be sufficient in order to the Pardon of them;
And Therefore either a general Repentance for these and the other Sins I mentioned of the like Nature, must be sufficient in order to the Pardon of them;
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And yet tho' this difference between a general and particular Repentance be no where expresly mention'd in Scripture, there does not want foundation for it there. Psal. 19.12. Who can understand his errours? Cleanse thou me from secret Sins. (i. e.) Such as we do not discern and take notice of, when they are committed:
And yet though this difference between a general and particular Repentance be not where expressly mentioned in Scripture, there does not want Foundation for it there. Psalm 19.12. Who can understand his errors? Cleanse thou me from secret Sins. (i. e.) Such as we do not discern and take notice of, when they Are committed:
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This in all probability is meant of the Miraculous Power of Prayer, which St. Chrysostom reckons among the Miraculous Gifts of the Spirit, bestowed upon Christians in the first Ages of the Church,
This in all probability is meant of the Miraculous Power of Prayer, which Saint Chrysostom reckons among the Miraculous Gifts of the Spirit, bestowed upon Christians in the First Ages of the Church,
the Original is NONLATINALPHABET, the inspir'd prayer, which in the verse before, is call'd the prayer of faith, meaning that Miraculous Faith, in the Power whereof Christians did obtain of God whatever they were inspir'd to ask of him;
the Original is, the inspired prayer, which in the verse before, is called the prayer of faith, meaning that Miraculous Faith, in the Power whereof Christians did obtain of God whatever they were inspired to ask of him;
according to our Saviour's promise in the Gospel, concerning the efficacy of the Prayers of Christians, which we find mention'd among the other Miraculous Powers, which were to be conferr'd upon them by the coming of the Holy Ghost.
according to our Saviour's promise in the Gospel, Concerning the efficacy of the Prayers of Christians, which we find mentioned among the other Miraculous Powers, which were to be conferred upon them by the coming of the Holy Ghost.
In this Case common Reason and Prudence, without any Precept of Scripture, will direct men to have recourse to this remedy, viz. to discover and lay open our disease to some skilful spiritual Physician, to some faithful Friend or prudent Guide, in order to spiritual advice and direction,
In this Case Common Reason and Prudence, without any Precept of Scripture, will Direct men to have recourse to this remedy, viz. to discover and lay open our disease to Some skilful spiritual physician, to Some faithful Friend or prudent Guide, in order to spiritual Advice and direction,
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3. In case our Sins have been publick and scandalous, both Reason and the practice of the Christian Church do require, that when men have publickly offended, they should give publick Satisfaction,
3. In case our Sins have been public and scandalous, both Reason and the practice of the Christian Church do require, that when men have publicly offended, they should give public Satisfaction,
and as of absolute necessity to our obtaining Pardon and Forgiveness from God, as the Church of Rome teacheth, this is neither necessary by divine Precept,
and as of absolute necessity to our obtaining Pardon and Forgiveness from God, as the Church of Room Teaches, this is neither necessary by divine Precept,
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which the more devout Persons of that Church have frequently complain'd of. I proceed now to shew briefly in the III. Place, the Grounds and Reasons of the necessity of confessing our Sins to God;
which the more devout Persons of that Church have frequently complained of. I proceed now to show briefly in the III. Place, the Grounds and Reasons of the necessity of confessing our Sins to God;
and if this Sorrow be true and real, if it abide and stay upon us, it will produce a firm Purpose and Resolution in us, not to do the like for the future.
and if this Sorrow be true and real, if it abide and stay upon us, it will produce a firm Purpose and Resolution in us, not to do the like for the future.
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but this is rather the effect of Natural Affection than of our Reason, which always endeavours to check and moderate our grief for that which we cannot help,
but this is rather the Effect of Natural Affection than of our Reason, which always endeavours to check and moderate our grief for that which we cannot help,
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When a Man is thoroughly convinc'd of the danger into which his sins have brought him, that they have made him a child of wrath, and a Son of perdition, that he is thereby fallen under the heavy dipleasure of Almighty God,
When a Man is thoroughly convinced of the danger into which his Sins have brought him, that they have made him a child of wrath, and a Son of perdition, that he is thereby fallen under the heavy displeasure of Almighty God,
and that nothing keeps him from eternal and intolerable torments, but the Patience and Long-suffering of God, which he does not know how soon it may cease to interpose between him and the wrath of God,
and that nothing keeps him from Eternal and intolerable torments, but the Patience and Long-suffering of God, which he does not know how soon it may cease to interpose between him and the wrath of God,
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and that there is but a step between him and Death, and hardly another between that and Hell, he cannot surely but be very sorry for what he hath done,
and that there is but a step between him and Death, and hardly Another between that and Hell, he cannot surely but be very sorry for what he hath done,
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because we are sensible, that we have carried our selves very unworthily towards God, and have been injurious to him, who hath laid all possible obligations upon us:
Because we Are sensible, that we have carried our selves very unworthily towards God, and have been injurious to him, who hath laid all possible obligations upon us:
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And can we reflect upon all this, and not be sorry and grieved at our very hearts, that we should be so evil to him, who hath been so good to us, that we should be so undutiful to so loving a Father,
And can we reflect upon all this, and not be sorry and grieved At our very hearts, that we should be so evil to him, who hath been so good to us, that we should be so undutiful to so loving a Father,
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Place to consider the Measure and Degree of our Sorrow for Sin. That it admits of degrees, which ought to bear some proportion to the heinousness of our Sins,
Place to Consider the Measure and Degree of our Sorrow for Sin. That it admits of Degrees, which ought to bear Some proportion to the heinousness of our Sins,
yet because our greatest grief can never bear a due proportion to the vast and infinite evil of Sin, God is pleased to require and accept such measures of Sorrow,
yet Because our greatest grief can never bear a due proportion to the vast and infinite evil of since, God is pleased to require and accept such measures of Sorrow,
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For no Man can reasonably make this enquiry with any other design, than that he may learn how he may come off with God upon the cheapest and easiest terms.
For no Man can reasonably make this enquiry with any other Design, than that he may Learn how he may come off with God upon the cheapest and Easiest terms.
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And the more and greater our Sins have been, and the longer we have continued and lived in them, they call for so much the greater Sorrow, and deeper humiliation from us:
And the more and greater our Sins have been, and the longer we have continued and lived in them, they call for so much the greater Sorrow, and Deeper humiliation from us:
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For the reasoning of our Saviour concerning Mary Magdalene, She loved much, because much was forgiven her, is proportionably true in this case, those who have sinned much, should sorrow the more.
For the reasoning of our Saviour Concerning Marry Magdalene, She loved much, Because much was forgiven her, is proportionably true in this case, those who have sinned much, should sorrow the more.
And then we must take this Caution along with us, that if we would Judge aright of the truth of our Sorrow for Sin, we must not measure it so much by the Degrees of sensible trouble and affliction,
And then we must take this Caution along with us, that if we would Judge aright of the truth of our Sorrow for since, we must not measure it so much by the Degrees of sensible trouble and affliction,
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And this is the Character which St. Paul gives of a Godly Sorrow, 2 Cor. 7.10. that it worketh repentance, NONLATINALPHABET, it produceth a real change in our minds, and makes us to alter our purpose and resolution:
And this is the Character which Saint Paul gives of a Godly Sorrow, 2 Cor. 7.10. that it works Repentance,, it Produceth a real change in our minds, and makes us to altar our purpose and resolution:
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Thus when Ezra and the people made Confession of their Sins to God, it is said, that they wept very Sore, Ezra 10. Peter when he reflected upon that great Sin of denying his Master, 'tis said, He went forth and wept bitterly.
Thus when Ezra and the people made Confessi of their Sins to God, it is said, that they wept very Soar, Ezra 10. Peter when he reflected upon that great since of denying his Master, it's said, He went forth and wept bitterly.
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yea so sensibly was he affected with the Evil of Sin, that he could shed tears plentifully for the Sins of others, Psal. 119.136. Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because men keep not thy law.
yea so sensibly was he affected with the Evil of since, that he could shed tears plentifully for the Sins of Others, Psalm 119.136. rivers of waters run down mine eyes, Because men keep not thy law.
And there seems to be this natural Reason for it, that all great and permanent impressions upon the Mind, all deep inward resentments have usually a proportionable effect upon the Body, and t•• inferiour Faculties.
And there seems to be this natural Reason for it, that all great and permanent impressions upon the Mind, all deep inward resentments have usually a proportionable Effect upon the Body, and t•• inferior Faculties.
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Namely, that that man that can shed Tears upon account of any evil less than that of Sin, (as certainly all natural evils are) ought to question the Truth of his Repentance for any Sin that he hath committed,
Namely, that that man that can shed Tears upon account of any evil less than that of since, (as Certainly all natural evils Are) ought to question the Truth of his Repentance for any since that he hath committed,
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So that upon the whole matter, I see no Reason to call in question the Truth and Sincerity of that Man's Sorrow and Repentance, who hates Sin and forsakes it,
So that upon the Whole matter, I see no Reason to call in question the Truth and Sincerity of that Man's Sorrow and Repentance, who hates since and forsakes it,
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and returns to God and his Duty, tho' he cannot shed Tears, and express the bitterness of his Soul for his Sin, by the same significations that a Mother doth in the loss of her only Son. He that cannot weep like a Child, may resolve like a Man,
and returns to God and his Duty, though he cannot shed Tears, and express the bitterness of his Soul for his since, by the same significations that a Mother does in the loss of her only Son. He that cannot weep like a Child, may resolve like a Man,
A learned Divine hath well illustrated this Matter by this Similitude. Two Persons walking together espie a Serpent, the one shrieks and cries out at the sight of it, the other kills it:
A learned Divine hath well illustrated this Matter by this Similitude. Two Persons walking together espy a Serpent, the one shrieks and cries out At the sighed of it, the other kills it:
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2. Others exact from themselves such a degree of Sorrow, as ends in melancholy, and renders them unfit both for the Duties of Religion, and of their particular Calling.
2. Others exact from themselves such a degree of Sorrow, as ends in melancholy, and renders them unfit both for the Duties of Religion, and of their particular Calling.
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and among many other ways, which men have to cheat themselves, this is none of the least frequent, to think that if they can but shed a few Tears for Sin upon a death-bed, which no doubt they may easily do,
and among many other ways, which men have to cheat themselves, this is none of the least frequent, to think that if they can but shed a few Tears for since upon a deathbed, which no doubt they may Easily do,
but of that which is more terrible, the heavy displeasure, and the fiery Indignation of Almighty God, into whose hands it is a fearful thing to fall ;
but of that which is more terrible, the heavy displeasure, and the fiery Indignation of Almighty God, into whose hands it is a fearful thing to fallen;
but on the other hand, when I am speaking to those that are well and in health, I dare not give them the least Encouragement to venture their Souls upon this,
but on the other hand, when I am speaking to those that Are well and in health, I Dare not give them the least Encouragement to venture their Souls upon this,
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Judas was sorry for his Sin, and yet for all that was the Son of perdition. Esau is a sad type of an ineffectual Sorrow for Sin, Heb. 12. where the Apostle tells us, that He found no place for Repentance, that is no way to change the mind of his Father Isaac, tho' he sought it carefully with tears.
Judas was sorry for his since, and yet for all that was the Son of perdition. Esau is a sad type of an ineffectual Sorrow for since, Hebrew 12. where the Apostle tells us, that He found no place for Repentance, that is no Way to change the mind of his Father Isaac, though he sought it carefully with tears.
Can we weep for our dead Friends? and have we no sense of that heavy load of Guilt, of that body of death, which we carry about with us? Can we be sad and melancholy for temporal Losses and Sufferings,
Can we weep for our dead Friends? and have we no sense of that heavy load of Gilded, of that body of death, which we carry about with us? Can we be sad and melancholy for temporal Losses and Sufferings,
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I shall only offer to your Consideration, the great Benefit and Advantage which will redound to us from this godly Sorrow; it worketh Repentance to Salvation, not to be repented of, saith St. Paul. If we would thus sow in Tears, we should reap in Joy. This Sorrow would but continue for a time, and in the morning of the Resurrection there would be Joy to all Eternity, Joy unspeakable and full of Glory.
I shall only offer to your Consideration, the great Benefit and Advantage which will redound to us from this godly Sorrow; it works Repentance to Salvation, not to be repented of, Says Saint Paul. If we would thus sow in Tears, we should reap in Joy. This Sorrow would but continue for a time, and in the morning of the Resurrection there would be Joy to all Eternity, Joy unspeakable and full of Glory.
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and the Suggestions of God's Holy Spirit, against all the Arguments that God can offer, and all the Methods that God can use to bring them to Repentance;
and the Suggestions of God's Holy Spirit, against all the Arguments that God can offer, and all the Methods that God can use to bring them to Repentance;
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and because they would not give way to a timely and a seasonable Sorrow for Sin, they shall lye down in eternal Sorrow, weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth shall be their portion for ever.
and Because they would not give Way to a timely and a seasonable Sorrow for since, they shall lie down in Eternal Sorrow, weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth shall be their portion for ever.
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From which sad and miserable Estate, beyond all Imagination, and past all Remedy, God of his infinite Goodness deliver us all, for Jesus Christ his sake, To whom, &c.
From which sad and miserable Estate, beyond all Imagination, and passed all Remedy, God of his infinite goodness deliver us all, for jesus christ his sake, To whom, etc.
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THE great Folly and Perverseness of humane Nature is in nothing more apparent, than in this, that when in all other things Men are generally led and governed by their Interests, and can hardly be imposed upon by any Art,
THE great Folly and Perverseness of humane Nature is in nothing more apparent, than in this, that when in all other things Men Are generally led and governed by their Interests, and can hardly be imposed upon by any Art,
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I have sinned, and perverted that which is right, and it profited me not, &c. In which Words here is a great Blessing and Benefit promised on God's part, and the Condition required on our part.
I have sinned, and perverted that which is right, and it profited me not, etc. In which Words Here is a great Blessing and Benefit promised on God's part, and the Condition required on our part.
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Here you see that true and perfect Contrition for our Sins, is made a necessary Condition of the Blessing and Benefit here promised, viz. Deliverance from the Punishment due to them. III. Here is a description of the evil nature of Sin, it is a perverting of that which is right.
Here you see that true and perfect Contrition for our Sins, is made a necessary Condition of the Blessing and Benefit Here promised, viz. Deliverance from the Punishment due to them. III. Here is a description of the evil nature of since, it is a perverting of that which is right.
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The great Lines of our Duty are plain and visible to all Men, and if we would attend to the direction of our own Minds, concerning Good and Evil, every Man would be a law to himself. He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good.
The great Lines of our Duty Are plain and visible to all Men, and if we would attend to the direction of our own Minds, Concerning Good and Evil, every Man would be a law to himself. He hath showed thee, Oh man, what is good.
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IV. You have here an acknowledgment of the Mischievous and Pernicious Consequences of Sin; I have sinned and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not.
IV. You have Here an acknowledgment of the Mischievous and Pernicious Consequences of since; I have sinned and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not.
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but I shall endeavour to shew, that even in respect of this World, and the present Life, the Practice of some sins is plainly Mischievous to the temporal Interests of men; that others are wholly unprofitable;
but I shall endeavour to show, that even in respect of this World, and the present Life, the Practice of Some Sins is plainly Mischievous to the temporal Interests of men; that Others Are wholly unprofitable;
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these cannot be denyed to be of pernicious consequence to men, and therefore the great Patrons of Vice seldom plead for these, the inconvenience of them is so palpable, that some feel it,
these cannot be denied to be of pernicious consequence to men, and Therefore the great Patrons of Vice seldom plead for these, the inconvenience of them is so palpable, that Some feel it,
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Any one of these passions is enough to render a Man uneasie to himself, and to make his Conversation disgustful and troublesome to all that are about him;
Any one of these passion is enough to render a Man uneasy to himself, and to make his Conversation disgustful and troublesome to all that Are about him;
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this is seldom more than a Speculation, and men that allow themselves in any lewd or intemperate course, will find it very hard to govern themselves in it;
this is seldom more than a Speculation, and men that allow themselves in any lewd or intemperate course, will find it very hard to govern themselves in it;
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or if they escape that, (as too often they do) they cannot fly from their own Consciences, which do commonly fill them with the horror and torment of such an action all their days;
or if they escape that, (as too often they do) they cannot fly from their own Consciences, which do commonly fill them with the horror and torment of such an actium all their days;
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for they are extreamly expensive and wasteful, and usually make men careless of all their business and concernments, liable to be cheated by those, whom they are forced to trust with their affairs,
for they Are extremely expensive and wasteful, and usually make men careless of all their business and concernments, liable to be cheated by those, whom they Are forced to trust with their affairs,
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because they will not mind them themselves, and to be abused by crafty men, who watch the oportunities of their folly and weakness, to draw them into foolish bargains.
Because they will not mind them themselves, and to be abused by crafty men, who watch the opportunities of their folly and weakness, to draw them into foolish bargains.
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and are so confounded if they be discovered, and so out of all patience when they are upbraided with them, a plain acknowledgment, that these things are shameful in themselves,
and Are so confounded if they be discovered, and so out of all patience when they Are upbraided with them, a plain acknowledgment, that these things Are shameful in themselves,
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and whatever face men may put upon things, that they do inwardly and at the bottom of their Hearts believe, that these Practices are deservedly of bad Reputation,
and whatever face men may put upon things, that they do inwardly and At the bottom of their Hearts believe, that these Practices Are deservedly of bad Reputation,
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but on the contrary, it is many times really to his prejudice, and brings a great odium upon him, not only from those who sincerely love Religion, but from others also;
but on the contrary, it is many times really to his prejudice, and brings a great odium upon him, not only from those who sincerely love Religion, but from Others also;
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Men cannot but at first have a great reluctancy in their minds against it, and must offer considerable violence to themselves, to bring themselves to it;
Men cannot but At First have a great reluctancy in their minds against it, and must offer considerable violence to themselves, to bring themselves to it;
yet whenever they are alone and serious, or when any affliction or calamity is upon them, they are full of fears and anguish, their guilt stares them in the face,
yet whenever they Are alone and serious, or when any affliction or calamity is upon them, they Are full of fears and anguish, their guilt stares them in the face,
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1. Some of these Vices do not bring the Advantages they pretend to do. Covetousness may increase a Man's Estate, but it adds nothing to his Happiness and Contentment;
1. some of these Vices do not bring the Advantages they pretend to do. Covetousness may increase a Man's Estate, but it adds nothing to his Happiness and Contentment;
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and tho' it may be those whom he hath wronged never recover their right, yet first or last the unjust Man is put to more trouble and vexation about it, than the thing is worth. This Solomon observes, Prov. 15.16. In the revenue of the wicked there is trouble.
and though it may be those whom he hath wronged never recover their right, yet First or last the unjust Man is put to more trouble and vexation about it, than the thing is worth. This Solomon observes, Curae 15.16. In the revenue of the wicked there is trouble.
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but then by such a villany he makes himself odious to all Mankind, and by this means, at one time or other, prevents himself of greater advantages which he might have had another way,
but then by such a villainy he makes himself odious to all Mankind, and by this means, At one time or other, prevents himself of greater advantages which he might have had Another Way,
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and perhaps at last is miserably crushed by those whom he betrayed, who in the change and revolution of human affairs, may some time or other have the oportunity of being revenged. Or else,
and perhaps At last is miserably crushed by those whom he betrayed, who in the change and revolution of human affairs, may Some time or other have the opportunity of being revenged. Or Else,
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as can make it a reasonable Temptation to any Man to venture upon it. The Vices which pretend to bring the greatest pleasure, are Lewdness, and Intemperance, and Revenge.
as can make it a reasonable Temptation to any Man to venture upon it. The Vices which pretend to bring the greatest pleasure, Are lewdness, and Intemperance, and Revenge.
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How many are there, who for the gratifying of an inordinate Lust, and for the incomprehensible pleasure of a drunken fit, have endured the violent burnings of a Feaver,
How many Are there, who for the gratifying of an inordinate Lust, and for the incomprehensible pleasure of a drunken fit, have endured the violent burnings of a Fever,
and forced to cry out, my punishment is greater than I can bear, or (as some Translations render the words,) mine iniquity is greater than that it can be forgiven, Gen. 4.13!
and forced to cry out, my punishment is greater than I can bear, or (as Some Translations render the words,) mine iniquity is greater than that it can be forgiven, Gen. 4.13!
and I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth, and it shall come to pass that every one that findeth me shall slay me, v. 14. Every one that findeth me, how fearful did his guilt make him!
and I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth, and it shall come to pass that every one that finds me shall slay me, v. 14. Every one that finds me, how fearful did his guilt make him!
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And I may say of this sort of men, as St. Jude does of those in his time, Jude v. 11. Wo unto them, for they have gone in the way of Cain, they are guilty of his Crime,
And I may say of this sort of men, as Saint U^de does of those in his time, U^de v. 11. Woe unto them, for they have gone in the Way of Cain, they Are guilty of his Crime,
and after the heat of Passion is over, to resolve to sheath their Swords in one anothers Bowels, only for a hasty word? And which is yet more unreasonable, that because two men are angry,
and After the heat of Passion is over, to resolve to sheath their Swords in one another's Bowels, only for a hasty word? And which is yet more unreasonable, that Because two men Are angry,
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and have quarelled with one another, and will fight it out, that therefore two more, who have no quarel, no kind of displeasure against one another, must fight too,
and have quarreled with one Another, and will fight it out, that Therefore two more, who have no quarrel, no kind of displeasure against one Another, must fight too,
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I shall conclude this whole Argument with that excellent saying of Cato, reported in A. Gellius, Cogitate cum animis vestris, &c. Consider (says he) with your selves,
I shall conclude this Whole Argument with that excellent saying of Cato, reported in A. Gellius, Cogitate cum animis vestris, etc. Consider (Says he) with your selves,
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And is it not then much better to prevent all this trouble, by denying our selves these sinful pleasures, which will follow us with guilt while we live,
And is it not then much better to prevent all this trouble, by denying our selves these sinful pleasures, which will follow us with guilt while we live,
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Thirdly, (which I desire to insist a little longer upon) all the Arguments which I have used, to convince men of the folly of a wicked course, are so many strong and unanswerable Reasons for Repentance;
Thirdly, (which I desire to insist a little longer upon) all the Arguments which I have used, to convince men of the folly of a wicked course, Are so many strong and unanswerable Reasons for Repentance;
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for when a Man is convinced, that he hath done foolishly, and to his own prejudice, that he hath sinned, and that it profited him not, what can he do less,
for when a Man is convinced, that he hath done foolishly, and to his own prejudice, that he hath sinned, and that it profited him not, what can he do less,
and the Form of it, which is the Absolution of the Priest, in which they make the main virtue and force of Repentance to consist, in quâ proecipuè ipsius vis sita est, are the very words of the Council of Trent. And here is a wide difference betwixt us;
and the From of it, which is the Absolution of the Priest, in which they make the main virtue and force of Repentance to consist, in quâ proecipuè Himself vis sita est, Are the very words of the Council of Trent. And Here is a wide difference betwixt us;
And indeed the Council of Trent have so framed their Doctrines in this point, that any one may see, that they did not matter how much they abated on the part of the Penitent, provided the Power of the Priest be but advanced,
And indeed the Council of Trent have so framed their Doctrines in this point, that any one may see, that they did not matter how much they abated on the part of the Penitent, provided the Power of the Priest be but advanced,
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So for a Man to resolve against Drunkenness, and yet to run himself upon the temptations which naturally lead to it, by frequenting the Company of Lewd and Intemperate persons, this is,
So for a Man to resolve against drunkenness, and yet to run himself upon the temptations which naturally led to it, by frequenting the Company of Lewd and Intemperate Persons, this is,
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Whatever can reasonably move a Man to be resolved upon any End, will, if his Resolution be wise and honest, determine him as strongly to use the Means which are proper and necessary to that End.
Whatever can reasonably move a Man to be resolved upon any End, will, if his Resolution be wise and honest, determine him as strongly to use the Means which Are proper and necessary to that End.
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the Nature whereof is not difficult to be understood, (for nothing in the world is plainer;) only men are always slow to understand what they have no mind to put in practice. But
the Nature whereof is not difficult to be understood, (for nothing in the world is plainer;) only men Are always slow to understand what they have no mind to put in practice. But
but this certainly is great folly, to be still making more work for Repentance, because it is to create so much needless trouble and vexation to our selves;
but this Certainly is great folly, to be still making more work for Repentance, Because it is to create so much needless trouble and vexation to our selves;
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It was well said of Old Cato, nae tu stultus es homuncio, qui malis veniam precari, quam non peccare, thou art a foolish man indeed, who chusest rather to ask forgiveness, than not to offend.
It was well said of Old Cato, nae tu stultus es homuncio, qui malis veniam precari, quam non Peccare, thou art a foolish man indeed, who choosest rather to ask forgiveness, than not to offend.
Above all, let me caution you, not to put off this great and necessary work, to the most unseasonable time of all other, the time of sickness and death, upon a fond presumption, that you can be reconciled to God when you please,
Above all, let me caution you, not to put off this great and necessary work, to the most unseasonable time of all other, the time of sickness and death, upon a found presumption, that you can be reconciled to God when you please,
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and are swallowed up in the gulf of Eternal Perdition, with this Plank in their Arms. The common Custom is (and I fear it is too common) when the Physician hath given over his Patient,
and Are swallowed up in the gulf of Eternal Perdition, with this Plank in their Arms. The Common Custom is (and I Fear it is too Common) when the physician hath given over his Patient,
But let me tell you, that herein you put an extream difficult task upon us, in expecting that we should pour Wine and Oyl into the wound before it be searched,
But let me tell you, that herein you put an extreme difficult task upon us, in expecting that we should pour Wine and Oil into the wound before it be searched,
and speak smooth and comfortable things to a Man, that is but just brought to a sense of the long course of a lewd and wicked Life, impenitently continued in. Alas!
and speak smooth and comfortable things to a Man, that is but just brought to a sense of the long course of a lewd and wicked Life, impenitently continued in. Alas!
if they were to live longer, and what is the best that they can do in those straights into which they have brought themselves, viz. to exercise as deep a Sorrow and Repentance for their sins as is possible,
if they were to live longer, and what is the best that they can do in those straights into which they have brought themselves, viz. to exercise as deep a Sorrow and Repentance for their Sins as is possible,
because we do not know, whether if the Man had lived longer, this Repentance and these Resolutions which he now declares of a better course, would have been good.
Because we do not know, whither if the Man had lived longer, this Repentance and these Resolutions which he now declares of a better course, would have been good.
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nay perhaps, while we are pressing the dying sinner to Repentance, and he is bungling about it, he expires in great doubt and perplexity of mind what will become of him;
nay perhaps, while we Are pressing the dying sinner to Repentance, and he is bungling about it, he expires in great doubt and perplexity of mind what will become of him;
our Understandings be too weak for consideration, and the deliberate exercise of Repentance, and our Wills too strong and stiff to be bent and bowed to it.
our Understandings be too weak for consideration, and the deliberate exercise of Repentance, and our Wills too strong and stiff to be bent and bowed to it.
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Let us not deceive our selves, Heaven is not an Hospital made to receive all Sick and Aged Persons, that can but put up a faint request to be admitted there;
Let us not deceive our selves, Heaven is not an Hospital made to receive all Sick and Aged Persons, that can but put up a faint request to be admitted there;
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no, no, they are never like to see the Kingdom of God, who instead of seeking it in the first place, make it their last refuge and retreat, and when they find the Sentence of Death upon them, only to avoid present Execution, do bethink themselves of getting to Heaven,
no, no, they Are never like to see the Kingdom of God, who instead of seeking it in the First place, make it their last refuge and retreat, and when they find the Sentence of Death upon them, only to avoid present Execution, do bethink themselves of getting to Heaven,
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especially upon this great occasion, which his Majesty's great Goodness to those distressed Strangers, that have taken Sanctuary among us, hath lately presented us withal, remembring that we also are in the body, and liable to the like sufferings;
especially upon this great occasion, which his Majesty's great goodness to those distressed Strangers, that have taken Sanctuary among us, hath lately presented us withal, remembering that we also Are in the body, and liable to the like sufferings;
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And grant we beseech the Almighty God, that we may all know and do, in this our day, the things which belong to our peace, for thy mercy's sake in Jesus Christ, To whom with thee O Father and the Holy Ghost, be all Honour and Glory now and for ever. Amen.
And grant we beseech the Almighty God, that we may all know and do, in this our day, the things which belong to our peace, for thy mercy's sake in jesus christ, To whom with thee Oh Father and the Holy Ghost, be all Honour and Glory now and for ever. Amen.
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SERMON V. The Shamefulness of Sin, an Argument for Repentance. The First Sermon on this Text. ROM. VI. 21, 22. What fruit had ye then in those things, whereof ye are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death.
SERMON V. The Shamefulness of since, an Argument for Repentance. The First Sermon on this Text. ROM. VI. 21, 22. What fruit had you then in those things, whereof you Are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death.
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For till we are heartily sorry for what we have done, and ashamed of the evil of it, it is not likely that we should ever come to a firm and steady purpose of forsaking our evil ways,
For till we Are heartily sorry for what we have done, and ashamed of the evil of it, it is not likely that we should ever come to a firm and steady purpose of forsaking our evil ways,
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And these two Passions of Sorrow and Shame for our Sins, were wont anciently to be signified by those outward expressions of Humiliation and Repentance, which we find so frequently mentioned in Scripture, of being cloathed in Sackcloath as a testimony of our sorrow and mourning for our Sins,
And these two Passion of Sorrow and Shame for our Sins, were wont anciently to be signified by those outward expressions of Humiliation and Repentance, which we find so frequently mentioned in Scripture, of being clothed in sackcloth as a testimony of our sorrow and mourning for our Sins,
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and of being sprinkled upon the head, and covered over with filth and dirt, with dust and ashes, in token of our shame and confusion of Face for all our Iniquities and transgressions.
and of being sprinkled upon the head, and covered over with filth and dirt, with dust and Ashes, in token of our shame and confusion of Face for all our Iniquities and transgressions.
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Hence are those Expressions in Scripture of Repenting in Sackcloath and Ashes, of lying down in our shame, and being cover'd with confusion, in token of their great sorrow and shame for the manifold and heinous Sins, which they had been guilty of.
Hence Are those Expressions in Scripture of Repenting in sackcloth and Ashes, of lying down in our shame, and being covered with confusion, in token of their great sorrow and shame for the manifold and heinous Sins, which they had been guilty of.
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What fruit had ye then in those things? Then (i. e.) at the time when you committed those Sins, had you any present Advantage by them? No, certainly; but quite contrary.
What fruit had you then in those things? Then (i. e.) At the time when you committed those Sins, had you any present Advantage by them? No, Certainly; but quite contrary.
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II. The reflection upon our Sins afterwards is cause of shame and confusion to us; What fruit had you then in those things, whereof ye are now ashamed? III. The final issue and consequence of these things is very dismal and miserable;
II The reflection upon our Sins afterwards is cause of shame and confusion to us; What fruit had you then in those things, whereof you Are now ashamed? III. The final issue and consequence of these things is very dismal and miserable;
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Here is a considerable Earnest in hand, and a mighty Recompence afterwards, infinitely beyond the proportion of our best Actions and Services, both in respect of the greatness and the duration of it, Everlasting Life ;
Here is a considerable Earnest in hand, and a mighty Recompense afterwards, infinitely beyond the proportion of our best Actions and Services, both in respect of the greatness and the duration of it, Everlasting Life;
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What fruit had ye then in those things? Then, (i. e.) When ye committed those Sins, had you any present Advantage by them? No certainly, quite the contrary;
What fruit had you then in those things? Then, (i. e.) When you committed those Sins, had you any present Advantage by them? No Certainly, quite the contrary;
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as if the Apostle had said, if you seriously reflect upon your former course of Impiety and Sin, wherein you have continued so long, you cannot but acknowledge that it brought no manner of advantage to you;
as if the Apostle had said, if you seriously reflect upon your former course of Impiety and since, wherein you have continued so long, you cannot but acknowledge that it brought no manner of advantage to you;
For the words are a NONLATINALPHABET, and the Apostle plainly intends more than he expresseth, What fruit had ye then in those things? (i. e.) The wicked course which ye formerly lived in, was so far from being any ways Beneficial to you, that it was on the contrary upon all accounts extreamly to your prejudice and disadvantage.
For the words Are a, and the Apostle plainly intends more than he Expresses, What fruit had you then in those things? (i. e.) The wicked course which you formerly lived in, was so Far from being any ways Beneficial to you, that it was on the contrary upon all accounts extremely to your prejudice and disadvantage.
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And this is not only true in respect of the final Issue and Consequence of a Sinful and Vicious course of Life, that no Man is a gainer by it at the long run,
And this is not only true in respect of the final Issue and Consequence of a Sinful and Vicious course of Life, that no Man is a gainer by it At the long run,
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and if we take into our consideration another World, and the dreadful and endless misery which a wicked and impenitent Life will then plunge men into, (which in the farther handling of this Text will at large be spoken to, being the last of the three Particulars under this First general head:) But it is true likewise, even in respect of this World,
and if we take into our consideration Another World, and the dreadful and endless misery which a wicked and impenitent Life will then plunge men into, (which in the farther handling of this Text will At large be spoken to, being the last of the three Particulars under this First general head:) But it is true likewise, even in respect of this World,
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II. Inconvenience which I mentioned of a sinful and vicious Course, viz. that the reflection upon our Sins afterwards, is cause of great Shame and Confusion to us.
II Inconvenience which I mentioned of a sinful and vicious Course, viz. that the reflection upon our Sins afterwards, is cause of great Shame and Confusion to us.
and in the commission whereof they are countenanc'd and encourag'd by Company and Example. Such were those of whom the Prophet speaks, Jer. 6.15. Were they ashamed, when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not ashamed, neither could they blush.
and in the commission whereof they Are countenanced and encouraged by Company and Exampl. Such were those of whom the Prophet speaks, Jer. 6.15. Were they ashamed, when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not ashamed, neither could they blush.
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But yet even these Persons, when they come to be sensible of their guilt, so as to be brought to Repentance, they cannot then but be ashamed of what they have done.
But yet even these Persons, when they come to be sensible of their guilt, so as to be brought to Repentance, they cannot then but be ashamed of what they have done.
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and so apt to fill Men with confusion of face, when they seriously reflect upon it, that they cannot harden their Foreheads against all sense of Shame.
and so apt to fill Men with confusion of face, when they seriously reflect upon it, that they cannot harden their Foreheads against all sense of Shame.
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There are indeed some few such Prodigies and Monsters of Men, as are able after great struglings with their Consciences, to force themselves to boast impudently of their Wickedness,
There Are indeed Some few such Prodigies and Monsters of Men, as Are able After great strugglings with their Consciences, to force themselves to boast impudently of their Wickedness,
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but because conscious to themselves that they have done shameful things, and believing that others know it, they put on a Whore's Forehead, and think to prevent the upbraiding of others, by owning what they have done,
but Because conscious to themselves that they have done shameful things, and believing that Others know it, they put on a Whore's Forehead, and think to prevent the upbraiding of Others, by owning what they have done,
and suppresses all he can the sense and shew of it, and will needs face down the World, that he hath no Guilt and Regret in his own Mind for any thing that he hath done.
and suppresses all he can the sense and show of it, and will needs face down the World, that he hath no Gilded and Regret in his own Mind for any thing that he hath done.
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Necessity, unless it be wilful and contracted, and happens through some precedent occasion and fault of our own, does take away all just cause of Shame.
Necessity, unless it be wilful and contracted, and happens through Some precedent occasion and fault of our own, does take away all just cause of Shame.
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Second place, That Sin contains in it whatsoever is justly accounted infamous, together with all the Aggravations of Shame and Reproach that can be imagined.
Second place, That since contains in it whatsoever is justly accounted infamous, together with all the Aggravations of Shame and Reproach that can be imagined.
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Every one of these Considerations render it very shameful, and all of them together ought to fill the Sinner with Confusion of face. I shall speak to them severally.
Every one of these Considerations render it very shameful, and all of them together ought to fill the Sinner with Confusion of face. I shall speak to them severally.
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or belonging to them, that looks ugly and monstrous, and therefore they endeavour with great Care and Art to conceal and dissemble their Deformity in any kind.
or belonging to them, that looks ugly and monstrous, and Therefore they endeavour with great Care and Art to conceal and dissemble their Deformity in any kind.
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But then the moral Defects and Deformities of the Mind have this advantage above the natural Defects and Deformities of the Body, that the former are possible to be cured by the Grace of God, in Conjunction with our own Care and Endeavour:
But then the moral Defects and Deformities of the Mind have this advantage above the natural Defects and Deformities of the Body, that the former Are possible to be cured by the Grace of God, in Conjunction with our own Care and Endeavour:
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Sin is the blindness of our Minds, the perverseness and crookedness of our Wills, and the monstrous irregularity and disorder of our Affections and Appetites;
since is the blindness of our Minds, the perverseness and crookedness of our Wills, and the monstrous irregularity and disorder of our Affections and Appetites;
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There is hardly any Vice, but at first sight hath an odious and ugly Appearance to a well disciplin'd and innocent Mind, that hath never had any acquaintance with it.
There is hardly any Vice, but At First sighed hath an odious and ugly Appearance to a well disciplined and innocent Mind, that hath never had any acquaintance with it.
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Drunkenness and furious Passion, Pride and Fashood, Covetousness and Cruelty, are odious, and matter of Shame, in the sincere and uncorrupted Opinion of all Mankind.
drunkenness and furious Passion, Pride and Falsehood, Covetousness and Cruelty, Are odious, and matter of Shame, in the sincere and uncorrupted Opinion of all Mankind.
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And tho' a Man, by the frequent Practice of any of these Vices, and a long familiarity with them, may not be so sensible of the Deformity of them in himself,
And though a Man, by the frequent Practice of any of these Vices, and a long familiarity with them, may not be so sensible of the Deformity of them in himself,
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However this is a natural acknowledgment of the Deformity and Shamefulness of Sin and Vice. 2. They are likewise shameful, because they are so great a Dishonour to our Nature,
However this is a natural acknowledgment of the Deformity and Shamefulness of since and Vice. 2. They Are likewise shameful, Because they Are so great a Dishonour to our Nature,
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And therefore the Scripture doth frequently represent a state of Sin and Wickedness, by that which is accounted the basest and meanest Condition among Men, by a state of Servitude and Slavery, especially if it had been our Choice,
And Therefore the Scripture does frequently represent a state of since and Wickedness, by that which is accounted the Basest and Meanest Condition among Men, by a state of Servitude and Slavery, especially if it had been our Choice,
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so that Men have not the Heart left to design and endeavour in good earnest their own Rescue out of this mean and miserable estate, into which by their own Folly and Fault they have brought themselves.
so that Men have not the Heart left to Design and endeavour in good earnest their own Rescue out of this mean and miserable estate, into which by their own Folly and Fault they have brought themselves.
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and by suffering themselves to be commanded and burried away by every unruly Appetite and Passion, to do things which they know to be greatly to their Harm and Prejudice,
and by suffering themselves to be commanded and buried away by every unruly Appetite and Passion, to do things which they know to be greatly to their Harm and Prejudice,
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And that Sin is of this shameful Nature, is evident, in that the greatest part of Sinners take so much Care and Pains to hide their Vices from the sight and notice of Men,
And that since is of this shameful Nature, is evident, in that the greatest part of Sinners take so much Care and Pains to hide their Vices from the sighed and notice of Men,
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The Apostle takes notice, that thus much Modesty was left even in a very wicked and degenerate Age, 1 Thes. 5.7. They that be drunk (says he) are drunk in the night.
The Apostle Takes notice, that thus much Modesty was left even in a very wicked and degenerate Age, 1 Thebes 5.7. They that be drunk (Says he) Are drunk in the night.
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and that Men should never know them, yet there is that Baseness in Sin, that a wise Man, that considers what it is, would blush to himself alone to be guilty of it;
and that Men should never know them, yet there is that Baseness in since, that a wise Man, that considers what it is, would blush to himself alone to be guilty of it;
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and (if it were a possible case, and fit to be supposed) tho' there were no such Being as God in the World, to call him to account and punish him for it,
and (if it were a possible case, and fit to be supposed) though there were no such Being as God in the World, to call him to account and Punish him for it,
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and the inward Perswasion of his own Mind, (however he came by that Perswasion) concerning the Indeceny and Deformity and Shamefulness of the thing, I say,
and the inward Persuasion of his own Mind, (however he Come by that Persuasion) Concerning the Indeceny and Deformity and Shamefulness of the thing, I say,
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Omnis peccans aut ignorans est, aut incogitans, is a Saying, I think, of one of the School-men; (as one would guess by the Latin of it) Every Sinner is either an ignorant, or inconsiderate Person.
Omnis peccans Or ignorans est, Or incogitans, is a Saying, I think, of one of the Schoolmen; (as one would guess by the Latin of it) Every Sinner is either an ignorant, or inconsiderate Person.
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Did but Men attentively consider what it is to offend God, and to break the Laws of that great Law-giver, who is able to save or to destroy, they would discern so many invincible Objections against the thing,
Did but Men attentively Consider what it is to offend God, and to break the Laws of that great Lawgiver, who is able to save or to destroy, they would discern so many invincible Objections against the thing,
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And therefore we find the Scripture so frequently resolving the Wickedness of Men into their Ignorance and Inconsiderateness, Psal. 14.4. Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? intimating that by their Actions one would judge so.
And Therefore we find the Scripture so frequently resolving the Wickedness of Men into their Ignorance and Inconsiderateness, Psalm 14.4. Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? intimating that by their Actions one would judge so.
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And the same account God himself also gives elsewhere of the frequent Disobedience and Rebellion of the People of Israel, Deut. 32.28, 29. They are a nation void of counsel,
And the same account God himself also gives elsewhere of the frequent Disobedience and Rebellion of the People of Israel, Deuteronomy 32.28, 29. They Are a Nation void of counsel,
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Have we not reason then to be ashamed of Sin, which casts such a reproach of Ignorance and Rashness upon us? and of Imprudence likewise and Indiscretion? Since nothing can be more directly and plainly against our greatest and best Interest both of Body and Soul, both here and hereafter, both now and to all Eternity.
Have we not reason then to be ashamed of since, which Cast such a reproach of Ignorance and Rashness upon us? and of Imprudence likewise and Indiscretion? Since nothing can be more directly and plainly against our greatest and best Interest both of Body and Soul, both Here and hereafter, both now and to all Eternity.
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none but he that can perswade himself against all the Reason and Sense of Mankind, that there is pleasure enough in the transient acts of Sin, to make amends for Eternal Sorrow, and Shame, and Suffering.
none but he that can persuade himself against all the Reason and Sense of Mankind, that there is pleasure enough in the Transient acts of since, to make amends for Eternal Sorrow, and Shame, and Suffering.
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We pity an Ideot, and one that is naturally destitute of Understanding, or one that loseth the use of his Reason by a Disease or other inevitable accident:
We pity an Idiot, and one that is naturally destitute of Understanding, or one that loses the use of his Reason by a Disease or other inevitable accident:
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For since the Grace of God, which brings Salvation unto all men, hath appeared, under the influence and through the assistance of that Grace, which is offer'd to them by the Gospel, men may deny ungodliness and worldly lusts,
For since the Grace of God, which brings Salvation unto all men, hath appeared, under the influence and through the assistance of that Grace, which is offered to them by the Gospel, men may deny ungodliness and worldly Lustiest,
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so far as they knew it, were not utterly destitute of Divine Grace and Assistance: But now there is a more plentiful Effusion of God's Grace and Holy Spirit;
so Far as they knew it, were not utterly destitute of Divine Grace and Assistance: But now there is a more plentiful Effusion of God's Grace and Holy Spirit;
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And this is that which makes Sin so shameful a thing, and so very reproachful to us, that we destroy our selves by our own folly and neglect of our selves,
And this is that which makes since so shameful a thing, and so very reproachful to us, that we destroy our selves by our own folly and neglect of our selves,
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SERMON VI. The Shamefulness of Sin, an Argument for Repentance. The Second Sermon on this Text. ROM. VI. 21, 22. What fruit had ye then in those things, whereof ye are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death.
SERMON VI. The Shamefulness of since, an Argument for Repentance. The Second Sermon on this Text. ROM. VI. 21, 22. What fruit had you then in those things, whereof you Are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death.
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I am upon the Second inconvenience of a sinful course, viz. That the reflection upon it afterwards is cause of great Shame and Confusion of face to us; and that
I am upon the Second inconvenience of a sinful course, viz. That the reflection upon it afterwards is cause of great Shame and Confusion of face to us; and that
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1. Whenever we commit any Sin, we do it before him, in his presence, and under his eye and knowledge, to whom of all persons in the world we ought to pay the most profound reverence. I remember Seneca somewhere says;
1. Whenever we commit any since, we do it before him, in his presence, and under his eye and knowledge, to whom of all Persons in the world we ought to pay the most profound Reverence. I Remember Senecca somewhere Says;
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that There are some Persons, quorum interventû perditi quoque homines vitia supprimerent, that are so awful and so generally reverenc'd for the eminency of their Virtues, that even the most profligate and impudent sinners will endeavour to suppress their Vices,
that There Are Some Persons, quorum interventû perditi quoque homines Vices supprimerent, that Are so awful and so generally reverenced for the eminency of their Virtues, that even the most profligate and impudent Sinners will endeavour to suppress their Vices,
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Such an one was Cato among the Romans. The People of Rome had such a Regard and Reverence for him, that if he appeared, they would not begin or continue their usual sports, till he was withdrawn from the Theatre, thinking them too light to be acted before a Person of his Gravity and Virtue:
Such an one was Cato among the Romans. The People of Room had such a Regard and reverence for him, that if he appeared, they would not begin or continue their usual sports, till he was withdrawn from the Theatre, thinking them too Light to be acted before a Person of his Gravity and Virtue:
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how much more should the presence of the Holy God, who is of purer eyes, than to behold iniquity, make us blush to do any thing that is lewd and vile in his sight,
how much more should the presence of the Holy God, who is of Purer eyes, than to behold iniquity, make us blush to do any thing that is lewd and vile in his sighed,
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2. He likewise is incomparably our greatest Benefactour, and there is no Person in the World, to whom in any degree we stand so much oblig'd, as to him;
2. He likewise is incomparably our greatest Benefactor, and there is no Person in the World, to whom in any degree we stand so much obliged, as to him;
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the consideration whereof must make us ashamed, so often as we consider, and are conscious to our selves, that we have done any thing that is grievous and displeasing to him.
the consideration whereof must make us ashamed, so often as we Consider, and Are conscious to our selves, that we have done any thing that is grievous and displeasing to him.
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and against whom we should be more ashamed to offend? When the Prodigal in the Parable would set forth the shamefulness of his Miscarriage, he aggravates it from hence, that he had offended against and before one to whom he had been so infinitely obliged.
and against whom we should be more ashamed to offend? When the Prodigal in the Parable would Set forth the shamefulness of his Miscarriage, he aggravates it from hence, that he had offended against and before one to whom he had been so infinitely obliged.
Now whenever we commit any Sin, it is in the presence of the Holy God, who hath no part with us in our crimes, whose nature is removed at the farthest distance from Sin,
Now whenever we commit any since, it is in the presence of the Holy God, who hath no part with us in our crimes, whose nature is removed At the farthest distance from since,
Now of all others, God is the greatest hater of Sin, and the most perfect Enemy to it in the whole World. Hab. 1.13. Thou art of purer eyes, than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity, i. e.
Now of all Others, God is the greatest hater of since, and the most perfect Enemy to it in the Whole World. Hab. 1.13. Thou art of Purer eyes, than to behold evil, and Canst not look on iniquity, i. e.
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Such is the unspotted Purity and Perfection of the Divine Nature, that it is not possible that God should give the least countenance to any thing that is Evil. Psal. 5.4, 5. Thou art not a God, says David there to him, that hast Pleasure in iniquity,
Such is the unspotted Purity and Perfection of the Divine Nature, that it is not possible that God should give the least countenance to any thing that is Evil. Psalm 5.4, 5. Thou art not a God, Says David there to him, that hast Pleasure in iniquity,
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and that which was plotted and contrived in so much secrecy, and hardly whisper'd in this World, shall then be proclaimed aloud, and as it were upon the House-tops.
and that which was plotted and contrived in so much secrecy, and hardly whispered in this World, shall then be proclaimed aloud, and as it were upon the Housetops.
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and tho' we are Condemned by men, we are acquitted in our own Consciences: But that which is properly called Punishment is always attended with Infamy and Reproach;
and though we Are Condemned by men, we Are acquitted in our own Consciences: But that which is properly called Punishment is always attended with Infamy and Reproach;
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Hence it is that in this World, men are not only afraid, but ashamed to commit any fault before those, who they think have Authority and Power to punish it.
Hence it is that in this World, men Are not only afraid, but ashamed to commit any fault before those, who they think have authority and Power to Punish it.
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What fruit had ye then in those things, whereof ye are now ashamed? If ever we be brought to true Repentance for our sins, it cannot but be matter of great Shame to us.
What fruit had you then in those things, whereof you Are now ashamed? If ever we be brought to true Repentance for our Sins, it cannot but be matter of great Shame to us.
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In like manner the Prophet Daniel, after he had in the Name of the People made an humble acknowledgment of their manifold and great Sins, he takes shame to himself, and them for them. Dan. 9.5.
In like manner the Prophet daniel, After he had in the Name of the People made an humble acknowledgment of their manifold and great Sins, he Takes shame to himself, and them for them. Dan. 9.5.
We have sinned, says he, and have committed iniquity, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled in departing from thy Precepts, and from thy Judgments.
We have sinned, Says he, and have committed iniquity, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled in departing from thy Precepts, and from thy Judgments.
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to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and unto all Israel, that are near and that are far off, through all the Countries whither thou hast driven them,
to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and unto all Israel, that Are near and that Are Far off, through all the Countries whither thou hast driven them,
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as if there could be no sincere Confession of sin and Repentance for it, without testifying their shame, and Confusion of face upon the remembrance of their sins.
as if there could be no sincere Confessi of since and Repentance for it, without testifying their shame, and Confusion of face upon the remembrance of their Sins.
that every sin that was at any time committed by us, was done in the presence of one, whom of all Persons in the World we have most Reason to reverence,
that every since that was At any time committed by us, was done in the presence of one, whom of all Persons in the World we have most Reason to Reverence,
for innumerable Benefits, for infinite Mercy and Patience and Forbearance towards us, in the presence of the Holy and Just God, who is at the farthest distance from sin,
for innumerable Benefits, for infinite Mercy and Patience and Forbearance towards us, in the presence of the Holy and Just God, who is At the farthest distance from since,
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So that whenever we sin, we shamefully entreat our selves, and give the deepest wounds to our Reputation in the esteem of him, who is the most competent Judge of what is truly Honourable and Praise-worthy,
So that whenever we sin, we shamefully entreat our selves, and give the Deepest wounds to our Reputation in the esteem of him, who is the most competent Judge of what is truly Honourable and Praiseworthy,
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We are ashamed of Poverty, because the poor Man is despised, and almost ridiculous in the Eye of the proud and covetous rich Man, whose riches are his high Tower, and make him apt to look down upon the poor Man that is below him, with contempt and scorn;
We Are ashamed of Poverty, Because the poor Man is despised, and almost ridiculous in the Eye of the proud and covetous rich Man, whose riches Are his high Tower, and make him apt to look down upon the poor Man that is below him, with contempt and scorn;
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For this is one great part of the Misery of another World, that the sinner shall then be filled with everlasting shame and confusion at the remembrance of his faults and folly.
For this is one great part of the Misery of Another World, that the sinner shall then be filled with everlasting shame and confusion At the remembrance of his Faults and folly.
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The Eternal Misery of wicked men is sometimes in Scripture represented, as if it consisted only or chiefly in the Infamy and Reproach which will then overwhelm them,
The Eternal Misery of wicked men is sometime in Scripture represented, as if it consisted only or chiefly in the Infamy and Reproach which will then overwhelm them,
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when all their crimes and faults shall be exposed and laid open to the view of the whole World. Dan. 12.2. where the general Resurrection of the just and unjust is thus described;
when all their crimes and Faults shall be exposed and laid open to the view of the Whole World. Dan. 12.2. where the general Resurrection of the just and unjust is thus described;
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but in the next World, when the righteous judgment of God is revealed, and the full Vials of his wrath shall be poured forth upon sinners, they shall then be cloathed with shame, as with a garment, and be covered with confusion ;
but in the next World, when the righteous judgement of God is revealed, and the full Vials of his wrath shall be poured forth upon Sinners, they shall then be clothed with shame, as with a garment, and be covered with confusion;
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their own Consciences will then furiously fly in their faces, and with the greatest bitterness and rage upbraid and reproach them with the folly of their own doings;
their own Consciences will then furiously fly in their faces, and with the greatest bitterness and rage upbraid and reproach them with the folly of their own doings;
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than to bring everlasting Shame and Confusion upon our selves, before God, and Angels, and Men? This is the Argument which St. John useth, to take men off from sin,
than to bring everlasting Shame and Confusion upon our selves, before God, and Angels, and Men? This is the Argument which Saint John uses, to take men off from since,
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and to engage them to Holiness and Righteousness of Life. 1. Joh. 2.28. That when he shall appear, that is, when he shall come to judge the World, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. III.
and to engage them to Holiness and Righteousness of Life. 1. John 2.28. That when he shall appear, that is, when he shall come to judge the World, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him At his coming. III.
and an ill sign of their desperate and irrecoverable Condition; Jer. 3.3. Thou hadst a whore's forehead, and refusedst to be ashamed ; and Jerem. 6.15. Were they ashamed when they committed abominations? Nay, they were not ashamed, neither could they blush:
and an ill Signen of their desperate and irrecoverable Condition; Jer. 3.3. Thou Hadst a whore's forehead, and refusedst to be ashamed; and Jeremiah 6.15. Were they ashamed when they committed abominations? Nay, they were not ashamed, neither could they blush:
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For who can hope, that a Man will forsake his Sins, when he is not so much as ashamed of them? But yet one would think, that those that are not ashamed of their Impiety, should be ashamed of their Impudence,
For who can hope, that a Man will forsake his Sins, when he is not so much as ashamed of them? But yet one would think, that those that Are not ashamed of their Impiety, should be ashamed of their Impudence,
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To conclude this whole Discourse, let the Consideration of the evil and shamefulness of Sin have this double effect upon us, to make us heartily ashamed of the past Errors and Miscarriages of our Lives,
To conclude this Whole Discourse, let the Consideration of the evil and shamefulness of since have this double Effect upon us, to make us heartily ashamed of the past Errors and Miscarriages of our Lives,
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So often as we reflect upon the manifold and heinous Provocations of the Divine Majesty, which many of us have been guilty of in the long course of a wicked Life, together with the heavy Aggravations of our Sins, by all the circumstances that can render them abominable and shameful, not only in the Eye of God and Men,
So often as we reflect upon the manifold and heinous Provocations of the Divine Majesty, which many of us have been guilty of in the long course of a wicked Life, together with the heavy Aggravations of our Sins, by all the Circumstances that can render them abominable and shameful, not only in the Eye of God and Men,
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if it be not prevented by a timely Humiliation and Repentance, will fill us with Horror and Amazement, with Shame and Confusion of Face, both at the Hour of Death,
if it be not prevented by a timely Humiliation and Repentance, will fill us with Horror and Amazement, with Shame and Confusion of Face, both At the Hour of Death,
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and from a deep Sorrow and Shame and Detestation of our selves for them, I say, we should, with that true Penitent described in Job, take Words to our selves,
and from a deep Sorrow and Shame and Detestation of our selves for them, I say, we should, with that true Penitent described in Job, take Words to our selves,
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SERMON VII. The final Issue of Sin, an Argument for Repentance. The Third Sermon on this Text. ROM. VI. 21, 22. What fruit had ye then in those things, whereof ye are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death.
SERMON VII. The final Issue of since, an Argument for Repentance. The Third Sermon on this Text. ROM. VI. 21, 22. What fruit had you then in those things, whereof you Are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death.
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And last Inconvenience, which the Text mentions, of a sinful and vicious Course of Life, viz. That the final Issue and Consequence of these things is very dismal and miserable;
And last Inconvenience, which the Text mentions, of a sinful and vicious Course of Life, viz. That the final Issue and Consequence of these things is very dismal and miserable;
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And this Consideration is of all others the most apt to work upon the generality of men, especially upon the more obstinate and obdurate sort of sinners,
And this Consideration is of all Others the most apt to work upon the generality of men, especially upon the more obstinate and obdurate sort of Sinners,
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and yet how light are they, and but as the very small dust upon the balance, in comparison of that insupportable weight of Misery which will oppress the sinner at last!
and yet how Light Are they, and but as the very small dust upon the balance, in comparison of that insupportable weight of Misery which will oppress the sinner At last!
Indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish upon every soul of Man that doth evil. This, this is the sting of all, that the end of these things is death.
Indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish upon every soul of Man that does evil. This, this is the sting of all, that the end of these things is death.
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and that believing ye might have Life through his Name. 1 Joh. 4.9. In this was manifest the love of God towards us, because God sent his only begotten Son into the World, that we might live through him.
and that believing you might have Life through his Name. 1 John 4.9. In this was manifest the love of God towards us, Because God sent his only begotten Son into the World, that we might live through him.
And on the other Hand, all the Evils which are consequent upon sin, especially the dreadful and lasting Misery of another World, are called by the Name of Death, The end of these things is Death.
And on the other Hand, all the Evils which Are consequent upon since, especially the dreadful and lasting Misery of Another World, Are called by the Name of Death, The end of these things is Death.
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So that Death here in the Text is plainly intended to comprehend in it all those fearful and astonishing Miseries, wherewith the wrath of God will pursue and afflict sinners in another World.
So that Death Here in the Text is plainly intended to comprehend in it all those fearful and astonishing Misery's, wherewith the wrath of God will pursue and afflict Sinners in Another World.
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But by what the Scripture hath said of it in general, and in such Metaphors as are most level to our present Capacity, it appears so full of Terror, that I am loth to attempt the Representation of it.
But by what the Scripture hath said of it in general, and in such Metaphors as Are most level to our present Capacity, it appears so full of Terror, that I am loath to attempt the Representation of it.
and the mighty Rewards promised to it in another World, that one would think these should be abundantly sufficient to prevail with men to gain them to goodness,
and the mighty Rewards promised to it in Another World, that one would think these should be abundantly sufficient to prevail with men to gain them to Goodness,
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as it was once given to the People of Israel, in thunder and lightning, in blackness, in darkness and tempest, so as to make them exceedinly to fear and tremble.
as it was once given to the People of Israel, in thunder and lightning, in blackness, in darkness and tempest, so as to make them exceedingly to Fear and tremble.
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but of the endless and unspeakable Misery of impenitent sinners in another World. And therefore God, knowing how necessary this is, doth frequently make use of it;
but of the endless and unspeakable Misery of impenitent Sinners in Another World. And Therefore God, knowing how necessary this is, does frequently make use of it;
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That the last Issue and Consequence of a wicked Life will be very Miserable, the general Apprehension of Mankind concerning the fate of bad men in another World,
That the last Issue and Consequence of a wicked Life will be very Miserable, the general Apprehension of Mankind Concerning the fate of bad men in Another World,
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Besides that the Justice of Divine Providence, which is not many times in this World so clear and manifest, does seem to require that there should be a time of Recompence,
Beside that the justice of Divine Providence, which is not many times in this World so clear and manifest, does seem to require that there should be a time of Recompense,
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But that there might remain no doubts upon the Minds of men, concerning these matters, God hath been pleas'd to reveal this from Heaven, by a Person sent by him on purpose to declare it to the World;
But that there might remain no doubts upon the Minds of men, Concerning these matters, God hath been pleased to reveal this from Heaven, by a Person sent by him on purpose to declare it to the World;
and particularly by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the Dead, whereby he hath given an assurance unto all men, that he is the Person ordained by God to Judge the World in righteousness,
and particularly by the Resurrection of jesus christ from the Dead, whereby he hath given an assurance unto all men, that he is the Person ordained by God to Judge the World in righteousness,
So that how quietly soever wicked Men may pass through this World, or out of it, (which they seldom do) Misery will certainly overtake their Sins at last;
So that how quietly soever wicked Men may pass through this World, or out of it, (which they seldom do) Misery will Certainly overtake their Sins At last;
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Each of these is Misery enough, and all of them together do constitute and make up that dismal and forlorn State, which the Scripture calls Hell and Damnation.
Each of these is Misery enough, and all of them together do constitute and make up that dismal and forlorn State, which the Scripture calls Hell and Damnation.
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First, The principal Ingredients which constitute this miserable State. And, Secondly, The Aggravations of it. First, The principal Ingredients which constitute this miserale State;
First, The principal Ingredients which constitute this miserable State. And, Secondly, The Aggravations of it. First, The principal Ingredients which constitute this miserale State;
for things are so order'd by God in the original Frame and Constitution of our Minds, that on the one hand Peace and Pleasure, Contentment and Satisfaction do naturally arise in our Minds from the Conscience of Well-doing,
for things Are so ordered by God in the original Frame and Constitution of our Minds, that on the one hand Peace and Pleasure, Contentment and Satisfaction do naturally arise in our Minds from the Conscience of Welldoing,
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And much more, when Sinners come into the other World, and are entred into the Regions of Darkness, and the melancholy Shades, where Evil Spirits are continually wandring up and down;
And much more, when Sinners come into the other World, and Are entered into the Regions of Darkness, and the melancholy Shades, where Evil Spirits Are continually wandering up and down;
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where they shall find nothing to do, but to reflect upon, and bemoan themselves; where all the wicked Actions that ever they committed shall come fresh into their Minds,
where they shall find nothing to do, but to reflect upon, and bemoan themselves; where all the wicked Actions that ever they committed shall come fresh into their Minds,
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So soon as ever they are entered upon that State, they will then find themselves forsaken of all those Comforts which they once placed so much Happiness in;
So soon as ever they Are entered upon that State, they will then find themselves forsaken of all those Comforts which they once placed so much Happiness in;
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So that if God should hold his Hand, and leave Sinners to themselves, and to the Lashes of their own Conscience, a more severe and terrible Torment can hardly be imagin'd,
So that if God should hold his Hand, and leave Sinners to themselves, and to the Lashes of their own Conscience, a more severe and terrible Torment can hardly be imagined,
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II. Another Ingredient into the Miseries of Sinners in another World, is the lively Apprehension of the invaluable Happiness which they have lost by their own Obstinacy and foolish Choice.
II another Ingredient into the Misery's of Sinners in Another World, is the lively Apprehension of the invaluable Happiness which they have lost by their own Obstinacy and foolish Choice.
But this insensibleness of wicked men continues no longer than this present state, which affords them variety of Objects of Pleasure and of Business to divert them and entertain them:
But this insensibleness of wicked men continues no longer than this present state, which affords them variety of Objects of Pleasure and of Business to divert them and entertain them:
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when they shall lift up their Eyes, and with the rich Man in the Parable, in the midst of their Torments, look up to those who are in Abraham 's bosom ;
when they shall lift up their Eyes, and with the rich Man in the Parable, in the midst of their Torments, look up to those who Are in Abraham is bosom;
These God hath threatned sinners withal, and they are in Scripture represented to us, by the most grievous and intolerable Pains that in this World we are acquainted withal,
These God hath threatened Sinners withal, and they Are in Scripture represented to us, by the most grievous and intolerable Pains that in this World we Are acquainted withal,
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and consequently must needs be very terrible, more dreadful than we can now conceive, and probably greater than can be described by any of those Pains and Sufferings which now we are acquainted withal;
and consequently must needs be very terrible, more dreadful than we can now conceive, and probably greater than can be described by any of those Pains and Sufferings which now we Are acquainted withal;
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for who knows the power of God's anger, and the utmost of what Almighty Justice can do to Sinners? Who can Comprehend the vast significancy of those Expressions, Fear him, who after he hath killed, can destroy both body and soul in Hell ? and again, It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God ? One would think this were Misery enough, and needed no farther Aggravation;
for who knows the power of God's anger, and the utmost of what Almighty justice can do to Sinners? Who can Comprehend the vast significancy of those Expressions, fear him, who After he hath killed, can destroy both body and soul in Hell? and again, It is a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the living God? One would think this were Misery enough, and needed no farther Aggravation;
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for as nothing commends Pleasure more, and gives Happiness a quicker taste and relish, than precedent Sufferings and Pain, there is not perhaps a greater Pleasure in the World,
for as nothing commends Pleasure more, and gives Happiness a quicker taste and relish, than precedent Sufferings and Pain, there is not perhaps a greater Pleasure in the World,
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This we find in the Parable was the great Aggravation of the rich Man's Torment, that he had first received his good things, and was afterwards Tormented. We may do well to consider this, that those Pleasures of Sin which have now so much of Temptation in them, will in the next World be one of the chief Aggravations of our Torment.
This we find in the Parable was the great Aggravation of the rich Man's Torment, that he had First received his good things, and was afterwards Tormented. We may do well to Consider this, that those Pleasures of since which have now so much of Temptation in them, will in the next World be one of the chief Aggravations of our Torment.
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It is there said, that those who know not God, and obey not the Gospel of his Son, shall be punisht with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord,
It is there said, that those who know not God, and obey not the Gospel of his Son, shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord,
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And thus I have done with the First thing I propounded to speak to from this Text, viz. The manifest Inconveniences of a sinful and vicious Course of Life;
And thus I have done with the First thing I propounded to speak to from this Text, viz. The manifest Inconveniences of a sinful and vicious Course of Life;
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and that it is fearful and miserable in the last Issue and Consequence of it. What fruit had you, &c. I should now have proceeded to the Second Part of the Text, which represents to us the manifold Advantages of an Holy and Virtuous Course of Life; 22. v. But now being made free from sin, and become the servants of righteousness, ye have your fruit unto holiness, there's the present Advantage of it;
and that it is fearful and miserable in the last Issue and Consequence of it. What fruit had you, etc. I should now have proceeded to the Second Part of the Text, which represents to us the manifold Advantages of an Holy and Virtuous Course of Life; 22. v. But now being made free from since, and become the Servants of righteousness, you have your fruit unto holiness, there's the present Advantage of it;
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but shall only make some reflections upon what hath been said, concerning the miserable Issue and Consequence of a wicked Life impenitently persisted in.
but shall only make Some reflections upon what hath been said, Concerning the miserable Issue and Consequence of a wicked Life impenitently persisted in.
If we could for the seeming Advantage and short Pleasure of some sins, dispense with the Temporal Mischiefs and Inconveniences of them, which yet I cannot see how any Prudent and Considerate Man could do;
If we could for the seeming Advantage and short Pleasure of Some Sins, dispense with the Temporal Mischiefs and Inconveniences of them, which yet I cannot see how any Prudent and Considerate Man could do;
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yet methinks the very thought of the End and Issue of a wicked Life, that the end of these things is Death, that indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish, far greater than we can now describe or imagine, shall be to every soul of Man that doth evil, should over-rule us.
yet methinks the very Thought of the End and Issue of a wicked Life, that the end of these things is Death, that Indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish, Far greater than we can now describe or imagine, shall be to every soul of Man that does evil, should overrule us.
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or else that they do not consider them, one of these two must be the reason why any Man, notwithstanding these terrible threatnings of God's Word, does venture to continue in an Evil Course.
or Else that they do not Consider them, one of these two must be the reason why any Man, notwithstanding these terrible threatenings of God's Word, does venture to continue in an Evil Course.
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'Tis vehemently to be suspected, that men do not really believe these things, that they are not fully perswaded that there is another state after this Life, in which the righteous God will render to every Man according to his deeds ;
It's vehemently to be suspected, that men do not really believe these things, that they Are not Fully persuaded that there is Another state After this Life, in which the righteous God will render to every Man according to his Deeds;
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For if any Man lives so, as no Man that believes the Principles of the Christian Religion in reason can live, there is too much reason to question whether that Man doth believe his Religion;
For if any Man lives so, as no Man that believes the Principles of the Christian Religion in reason can live, there is too much reason to question whither that Man does believe his Religion;
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and regards the Actions of men, and that he hath appointed a day in which he will judge the World in righteousness, and that all Mankind shall appear before him in that day,
and regards the Actions of men, and that he hath appointed a day in which he will judge the World in righteousness, and that all Mankind shall appear before him in that day,
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but those who have lived lewd, and licentious lives, and persisted in an Impenitent Course, shall be extreamly and everlastingly miserable, without Pity,
but those who have lived lewd, and licentious lives, and persisted in an Impenitent Course, shall be extremely and everlastingly miserable, without Pity,
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I say, if men were fully and firmly perswaded of these things, it is not Credible, it is hardly Possible that they should live such Prophane and Impious, such Careless and Dissolute Lives,
I say, if men were Fully and firmly persuaded of these things, it is not Credible, it is hardly Possible that they should live such Profane and Impious, such Careless and Dissolute Lives,
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That Man that can be aw'd from his Duty, or tempted to Sin by any of the Pleasures or Terrors of this World, that for the present enjoyment of his Lusts can be contented to venture his Soul, what greater Evidence than this can there be, that this Man does not believe the threatnings of the Gospel,
That Man that can be awed from his Duty, or tempted to since by any of the Pleasures or Terrors of this World, that for the present enjoyment of his Lustiest can be contented to venture his Soul, what greater Evidence than this can there be, that this Man does not believe the threatenings of the Gospel,
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A strong and vigorous Faith, even in Temporal Cases, is a powerful Principle of Action, especially if it be back'd and enforc'd with Arguments of fear.
A strong and vigorous Faith, even in Temporal Cases, is a powerful Principle of Actium, especially if it be backed and enforced with Arguments of Fear.
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And the Faith of the Gospel ought to be so much the more powerful, by how much the Objects of hope and fear, which it presents to us, are greater and more considerable.
And the Faith of the Gospel ought to be so much the more powerful, by how much the Objects of hope and Fear, which it presents to us, Are greater and more considerable.
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yet because I have no Mind, and God knows there's no need to increase the number of Infidels in this Age, I shall chuse rather to impute a great deal of the wickedness that is in the World, to the Inconsiderateness of men, than to their Unbelief.
yet Because I have no Mind, and God knows there's no need to increase the number of Infidels in this Age, I shall choose rather to impute a great deal of the wickedness that is in the World, to the Inconsiderateness of men, than to their Unbelief.
and if we suspect or hope or fear, especially if we have good reason to believe a future state after Death, in which we shall be happy or miserable to all Eternity, according as we manage and behave our selves in this World, to resolve to make it our greatest Design and Concernment while we are in this World,
and if we suspect or hope or Fear, especially if we have good reason to believe a future state After Death, in which we shall be happy or miserable to all Eternity, according as we manage and behave our selves in this World, to resolve to make it our greatest Design and Concernment while we Are in this World,
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And if men, would but apply their Minds seriously to the Consideration of these things, they could not act so imprudently as they do, they would not live so by chance and without design, taking the Pleasure that comes next,
And if men, would but apply their Minds seriously to the Consideration of these things, they could not act so imprudently as they do, they would not live so by chance and without Design, taking the Pleasure that comes next,
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If men could have the Patience to debate and argue these matters with themselves, they could not live so preposterously as they do, preferring their Bodies before their Souls,
If men could have the Patience to debate and argue these matters with themselves, they could not live so preposterously as they do, preferring their Bodies before their Souls,
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Did men verily and in good earnest believe but half of that to be true, which hath now been declared to you, concerning the miserable state of impenitent Sinners in another World, (and I am very sure, that the one half of that which is true concerning that state hath not been told you) I say did we in any measure believe what hath been so imperfectly represented, What manner of persons should we all be, in all holy conversation and godliness, waiting for,
Did men verily and in good earnest believe but half of that to be true, which hath now been declared to you, Concerning the miserable state of impenitent Sinners in Another World, (and I am very sure, that the one half of that which is true Concerning that state hath not been told you) I say did we in any measure believe what hath been so imperfectly represented, What manner of Persons should we all be, in all holy Conversation and godliness, waiting for,
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SERMON VIII. The present and future Advantage of an Holy and Virtuous Life. The Fourth Sermon on this Text. ROM. VI. 21, 22. What fruit had ye then in those things, whereof ye are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death.
SERMON VIII. The present and future Advantage of an Holy and Virtuous Life. The Fourth Sermon on this Text. ROM. VI. 21, 22. What fruit had you then in those things, whereof you Are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death.
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So that here is a considerable Earnest in hand, besides a mighty Recompence afterwards, infinitely beyond the proportion of our best Actions and Services, both in regard of the greatness and duration of it, everlasting life ;
So that Here is a considerable Earnest in hand, beside a mighty Recompense afterwards, infinitely beyond the proportion of our best Actions and Services, both in regard of the greatness and duration of it, everlasting life;
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But before I come to speak to these Two particulars, I shall take notice of the description which the Apostle here makes, of the change from a state of Sin and Vice to a state of Holiness and Virtue.
But before I come to speak to these Two particulars, I shall take notice of the description which the Apostle Here makes, of the change from a state of since and Vice to a state of Holiness and Virtue.
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'tis the subjection of our Reason, which ought to rule and bear Sway over the inferior Faculties, to our sensual Appetites and brutish Passions, which is as uncomely a sight,
it's the subjection of our Reason, which ought to Rule and bear Sway over the inferior Faculties, to our sensual Appetites and brutish Passion, which is as uncomely a sighed,
and there is no such Slave as a Man that is subject to his Appetite and Lust, that is under the Power of irregular Passions and vicious Inclinations, which transport and hurry him to the vilest and most unreasonable things.
and there is no such Slave as a Man that is Subject to his Appetite and Lust, that is under the Power of irregular Passion and vicious Inclinations, which transport and hurry him to the Vilest and most unreasonable things.
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And which makes this Condition yet more intolerable, he makes himself a Slave to his own Servants, to those who are born to be subject to him, to his own Appetites and Passions;
And which makes this Condition yet more intolerable, he makes himself a Slave to his own Servants, to those who Are born to be Subject to him, to his own Appetites and Passion;
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And if we observe it, the Scripture delights very much to set forth to us the Benefits and Advantages of the Christian Religion by the Metaphor of Liberty,
And if we observe it, the Scripture delights very much to Set forth to us the Benefits and Advantages of the Christian Religion by the Metaphor of Liberty,
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And the publishing of the Gospel is compared to the Proclaming of the year of Jubile among the Jews, when all Persons that would were set at Liberty.
And the publishing of the Gospel is compared to the Proclaiming of the year of Jubilee among the jews, when all Persons that would were Set At Liberty.
Isa. 61.1, 2. The spirit of the Lord is upon me, saith the Prophet, speaking in the Person of the Messiah, because he hath anointed me to Proclaim liberty to the Captives,
Isaiah 61.1, 2. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Says the Prophet, speaking in the Person of the Messiah, Because he hath anointed me to Proclaim liberty to the Captives,
and to this end the Apostle tells us, Tit. 2.13. that Christ gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purifie to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works ;
and to this end the Apostle tells us, Tit. 2.13. that christ gave himself for us, that he might Redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works;
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and herein the great Mercy and Compassion of God towards Mankind appeared, in that he sent his Son to rescue us from that Servitude, which we had so long groaned under, that being made free from sin, we might become the servants of God, and the servants of righteousness.
and herein the great Mercy and Compassion of God towards Mankind appeared, in that he sent his Son to rescue us from that Servitude, which we had so long groaned under, that being made free from since, we might become the Servants of God, and the Servants of righteousness.
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First, Let us consider the present Benefit and Advantage of an Holy and Virtuous Life, which the Apostle here calls Fruit. If all things be truly consider'd, there is no Advantage comes to any Man by a wicked and vicious Course of Life.
First, Let us Consider the present Benefit and Advantage of an Holy and Virtuous Life, which the Apostle Here calls Fruit. If all things be truly considered, there is no Advantage comes to any Man by a wicked and vicious Course of Life.
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It brings great Peace and Contentment of Mind. II. It is a very fit and proper Means to promote our outward temporal Interest. III. It tends to the lengthning our days, and hath frequently the Blessing of long Life attending upon it.
It brings great Peace and Contentment of Mind. II It is a very fit and proper Means to promote our outward temporal Interest. III. It tends to the lengthening our days, and hath frequently the Blessing of long Life attending upon it.
IV. It gives a Man great Peace and Comfort when he comes to die. V. After Death it transmits a good Name and Reputation to Posterity. VI. It derives a Blessing upon our Posterity after us.
IV. It gives a Man great Peace and Comfort when he comes to die. V. After Death it transmits a good Name and Reputation to Posterity. VI. It derives a Blessing upon our Posterity After us.
it fills a Man's Mind with Pleasure, and makes his Countenance chearful. And this certainly, if it be well consider'd, is no small and contemptible advantage.
it fills a Man's Mind with Pleasure, and makes his Countenance cheerful. And this Certainly, if it be well considered, is no small and contemptible advantage.
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II. Besides the present and inestimable Fruit of Holiness, the quiet and satisfaction of our own Minds, it is likewise a proper means to promote our Interest and Happiness in this World.
II Beside the present and inestimable Fruit of Holiness, the quiet and satisfaction of our own Minds, it is likewise a proper means to promote our Interest and Happiness in this World.
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In a word, there is no real Interest of this World, but may ordinarily be as effectually promoted and pursued to as great Advantage, by a Man that Exercises himself in the Practice of all Virtue and Goodness,
In a word, there is no real Interest of this World, but may ordinarily be as effectually promoted and pursued to as great Advantage, by a Man that Exercises himself in the Practice of all Virtue and goodness,
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and usually to far greater Advantage, than by one that is Intemperate and Debauch'd, Deceitful and Dishonest, apt to disoblige and provoke, sour and ill-natur'd to all Mankind:
and usually to Far greater Advantage, than by one that is Intemperate and Debauched, Deceitful and Dishonest, apt to disoblige and provoke, sour and Ill-natured to all Mankind:
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For there is none of these Vices, but is to a Man's real hinderance and disadvantage, in regard of one kind of Happiness or another, which men aim at and propose to themselves in this World. III.
For there is none of these Vices, but is to a Man's real hindrance and disadvantage, in regard of one kind of Happiness or Another, which men aim At and propose to themselves in this World. III.
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and hath very frequently the Blessing of Health and long Life attending upon it. The Practice of a great many Virtues is a great Preservative of Life and Health,
and hath very frequently the Blessing of Health and long Life attending upon it. The Practice of a great many Virtues is a great Preservative of Life and Health,
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as the due government of our Appetites and Passions, by Temperance and Chastity and Meekness, which prevent the chief Causes from within of Bodily Diseases and Distempers;
as the due government of our Appetites and Passion, by Temperance and Chastity and Meekness, which prevent the chief Causes from within of Bodily Diseases and Distempers;
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and abstaining from Wrath and Provocation, which are a great security against the dangers of outward Violence, according to that of St. Peter. 1 Epist. 3.10.
and abstaining from Wrath and Provocation, which Are a great security against the dangers of outward Violence, according to that of Saint Peter. 1 Epistle 3.10.
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With what Triumph and Exultation doth the Blessed Apostle St. Paul, upon the review of his Life, discourse concerning his Death and Dissolution? 2 Tim. 4.6, 7, 8. I am now ready, says he, to be offered up, and the time of my departure is at hand:
With what Triumph and Exultation does the Blessed Apostle Saint Paul, upon the review of his Life, discourse Concerning his Death and Dissolution? 2 Tim. 4.6, 7, 8. I am now ready, Says he, to be offered up, and the time of my departure is At hand:
Many times they are much clouded by the Infirmities and Passions which attend them, and are shadowed by some affected singularities and morosities, which those which have liv'd more retir'd from the World are more liable to.
Many times they Are much clouded by the Infirmities and Passion which attend them, and Are shadowed by Some affected singularities and morosities, which those which have lived more retired from the World Are more liable to.
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And to this purpose there are many Promises in Scripture of God's Blessing the Posterity of the righteous, and his shewing mercies to thousands of the Children of them that love him, and keep his Commandments.
And to this purpose there Are many Promises in Scripture of God's Blessing the Posterity of the righteous, and his showing Mercies to thousands of the Children of them that love him, and keep his commandments.
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And thus I have briefly represented to you, some of the chief Benefits and Advantages which an Holy and Virtuous life does commonly bring to men in this World, which is the first Encouragement mention'd in the Text;
And thus I have briefly represented to you, Some of the chief Benefits and Advantages which an Holy and Virtuous life does commonly bring to men in this World, which is the First Encouragement mentioned in the Text;
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so that excepting only the case of Persecution for Religion, I think I may safely challenge any Man, to shew me how the Practice of any Part or Duty of Religion,
so that excepting only the case of Persecution for Religion, I think I may safely challenge any Man, to show me how the Practice of any Part or Duty of Religion,
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He that lives well, takes the best course to live long, and lays in for an happy old Age, free from the Diseases and Infirmities which are naturally procur'd by a vicious Youth,
He that lives well, Takes the best course to live long, and lays in for an happy old Age, free from the Diseases and Infirmities which Are naturally procured by a vicious Youth,
And there is no condition, which we can fall into in this World, that does so clearly discover the difference between a good and bad Man, as a Death-bed:
And there is no condition, which we can fallen into in this World, that does so clearly discover the difference between a good and bad Man, as a Deathbed:
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For then the good Man begins most sensibly to enjoy the comforts of Well-doing, and the Sinner to taste the bitter fruits of Sin. What a wide difference is then to be seen, between the hopes and fears of these two sorts of persons!
For then the good Man begins most sensibly to enjoy the comforts of Welldoing, and the Sinner to taste the bitter fruits of Sin. What a wide difference is then to be seen, between the hope's and fears of these two sorts of Persons!
Tho' there were nothing beyond this life to be expected, yet if men were sure to be possess'd with these delightful or troublesome Passions when they come to dye, no Man that wisely considers things would,
Though there were nothing beyond this life to be expected, yet if men were sure to be possessed with these delightful or troublesome Passion when they come to die, no Man that wisely considers things would,
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and endure the vexation and anguish of a guilty Conscience, and that infinite terror and amazement which so frequently possesseth the Soul of a dying Sinner.
and endure the vexation and anguish of a guilty Conscience, and that infinite terror and amazement which so frequently Possesses the Soul of a dying Sinner.
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Second Thing I proposed, as the great Advantage indeed, Viz. The glorious Reward of a Holy and Virtuous Life in another World, which is here called everlasting Life; And the end everlasting Life ;
Second Thing I proposed, as the great Advantage indeed, Viz. The glorious Reward of a Holy and Virtuous Life in Another World, which is Here called everlasting Life; And the end everlasting Life;
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For 'tis they only that have their fruit unto holiness, whose end shall be everlasting Life. I shall speak briefly to these two, and so conclude my discourse upon this Text.
For it's they only that have their fruit unto holiness, whose end shall be everlasting Life. I shall speak briefly to these two, and so conclude my discourse upon this Text.
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And who is sufficient to speak to either of these Arguments? Both of them are too big to enter now into the heart of Man, too vast and boundless to be comprehended by humane understanding,
And who is sufficient to speak to either of these Arguments? Both of them Are too big to enter now into the heart of Man, too vast and boundless to be comprehended by humane understanding,
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and shall very briefly consider those two things which are comprehended in that short description, which the Text gives us of our future Happiness, by the name of everlasting Life, viz. The Excellency of this state, and the Eternity of it.
and shall very briefly Consider those two things which Are comprehended in that short description, which the Text gives us of our future Happiness, by the name of everlasting Life, viz. The Excellency of this state, and the Eternity of it.
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The true Notion of Life is to be well and to be happy, vivere est benè valere. They who are in the most miserable condition that can be imagin'd, are in being,
The true Notion of Life is to be well and to be happy, vivere est benè Valere. They who Are in the most miserable condition that can be imagined, Are in being,
But this kind of Life is so far from coming under the true Notion of Life, that the Scripture calls it the second death. Revel. 21.8. it is there said, that The wicked shall have their part in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.
But this kind of Life is so Far from coming under the true Notion of Life, that the Scripture calls it the second death. Revel. 21.8. it is there said, that The wicked shall have their part in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.
but speaks of him as dead. Ephes. 2.1. speaking of the sinners among the Gentiles, You, saith the Apostle, hath he quickned, who were dead in trespasses and sins.
but speaks of him as dead. Ephesians 2.1. speaking of the Sinners among the Gentiles, You, Says the Apostle, hath he quickened, who were dead in Trespasses and Sins.
And which is more yet, the Scripture calls a Life of sinful Pleasures (which men esteem the only Happiness of this world) the Scripture, I say, calls this a Death, 1 Tim. 5.6. She that liveth in pleasures, is dead whilst she liveth.
And which is more yet, the Scripture calls a Life of sinful Pleasures (which men esteem the only Happiness of this world) the Scripture, I say, calls this a Death, 1 Tim. 5.6. She that lives in pleasures, is dead while she lives.
Nay, that decaying and dying Life which we now live in this World, and which is allayed by the mixture of so many infirmities and pains, of so much trouble and sorrow, I say, that even this sort of Life,
Nay, that decaying and dying Life which we now live in this World, and which is allayed by the mixture of so many infirmities and pains, of so much trouble and sorrow, I say, that even this sort of Life,
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And therefore very well may Heaven and Happiness be describ'd by the notion of Life, because truly to live and to be happy are words that signifie the same thing.
And Therefore very well may Heaven and Happiness be described by the notion of Life, Because truly to live and to be happy Are words that signify the same thing.
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than Columbus could have described the particular Manners and Customs of the People of America, before he or any other person in these parts of the World, had seen it or been there.
than Columbus could have described the particular Manners and Customs of the People of America, before he or any other person in these parts of the World, had seen it or been there.
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But this I can say of it in general, and that from the infallible testimony of the great Creator and glorious Inhabitants of that blessed place, that it is a state of pure Pleasure and unmingled Joys, of Pleasures more manly, more spiritual,
But this I can say of it in general, and that from the infallible testimony of the great Creator and glorious Inhabitants of that blessed place, that it is a state of pure Pleasure and unmingled Joys, of Pleasures more manly, more spiritual,
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and, in a word, free from all other Passion or Design, but an ardent and almost equal desire to contribute all, that by all means possible they can, to the mutual Happiness of one another:
and, in a word, free from all other Passion or Design, but an Ardent and almost equal desire to contribute all, that by all means possible they can, to the mutual Happiness of one Another:
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because made up of such contrary Principles and Qualities, as by their perpetual conflict are always at work, conspiring the Ruin and Dissolution of them;
Because made up of such contrary Principles and Qualities, as by their perpetual conflict Are always At work, conspiring the Ruin and Dissolution of them;
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but when they are raised again, they shall be so temper'd and so refin'd, as to be free from all those destructive Qualities, which do now threaten their change and dissolution;
but when they Are raised again, they shall be so tempered and so refined, as to be free from all those destructive Qualities, which do now threaten their change and dissolution;
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and as different from what they were before, as the Heavenly Mansions in which they are to reside for ever are from that dark Cell of the Grave out of which they are raised,
and as different from what they were before, as the Heavenly Mansions in which they Are to reside for ever Are from that dark Cell of the Grave out of which they Are raised,
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and shall then be endowed with such a Life and Strength and Vigour, as to be able without any change or decay to abide and continue for ever in the same state.
and shall then be endowed with such a Life and Strength and Vigour, as to be able without any change or decay to abide and continue for ever in the same state.
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These Houses of Clay, whose Foundation is in the dust, are continually decaying, and therefore stand in need of continual Reparation by Food and Physick:
These Houses of Clay, whose Foundation is in the dust, Are continually decaying, and Therefore stand in need of continual Reparation by Food and Physic:
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and the Soul likewise, and the vicious Inclinations and irregular Passions of it, have many times an ill influence upon the Body and the humours of it.
and the Soul likewise, and the vicious Inclinations and irregular Passion of it, have many times an ill influence upon the Body and the humours of it.
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In the mean time, whenever we set about it, we shall find our Faculties opprest and dazled with the weight and splendor of so great and glorious an Argument;
In the mean time, whenever we Set about it, we shall find our Faculties oppressed and dazzled with the weight and splendour of so great and glorious an Argument;
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like St. Paul, who, when he was caught up into Paradise, saw and heard those things which when he came down again into this World, he was not able to express,
like Saint Paul, who, when he was caught up into Paradise, saw and herd those things which when he Come down again into this World, he was not able to express,
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that it is a state of perfect freedom from all those Infirmities and Imperfections, those Evils and Miseries, those Sins and Temptations which we are liable to in this World.
that it is a state of perfect freedom from all those Infirmities and Imperfections, those Evils and Misery's, those Sins and Temptations which we Are liable to in this World.
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So St. John describes the Glory and Felicity of that state, as they were in Visions represented to him, Rev. 21.2, 3, 4. And I John saw the holy City, the new Jerusalem, prepared as a Bride adorned for her Husband.
So Saint John describes the Glory and Felicity of that state, as they were in Visions represented to him, Rev. 21.2, 3, 4. And I John saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, prepared as a Bride adorned for her Husband.
and, which is the great Privilege and Felicity of all that there shall no Sin be there, v. 27. There shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, and consequently there shall be no Misery and Curse there.
and, which is the great Privilege and Felicity of all that there shall no since be there, v. 27. There shall in no wise enter into it any thing that Defileth, and consequently there shall be no Misery and Curse there.
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not doubting but that he, who is the eternal and inexhaustible Spring and Fountain of all Happiness, can and will derive and convey such a share of it to every one of us as he thinks fit,
not doubting but that he, who is the Eternal and inexhaustible Spring and Fountain of all Happiness, can and will derive and convey such a share of it to every one of us as he thinks fit,
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I will say no more upon this Argument, lest I should say less, and because whoever ventures to wade far into it, will soon find himself out of his depth,
I will say no more upon this Argument, lest I should say less, and Because whoever ventures to wade Far into it, will soon find himself out of his depth,
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And this is all that I shall say of it, it being impossible to say any thing that is more intelligible and plain, concerning that which is infinite, than that it is so.
And this is all that I shall say of it, it being impossible to say any thing that is more intelligible and plain, Concerning that which is infinite, than that it is so.
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for the Text supposeth that they only who are made free from Sin, and become the Servants of God, and who have their Fruit unto Holiness, are they whose end shall be everlasting Life :
for the Text Supposeth that they only who Are made free from since, and become the Servants of God, and who have their Fruit unto Holiness, Are they whose end shall be everlasting Life:
I. The Consideration of the Happy State of good men in another World, cannot be but a great comfort and support to good men under all the Evils and Sufferings of this present Life.
I. The Consideration of the Happy State of good men in Another World, cannot be but a great Comfort and support to good men under all the Evils and Sufferings of this present Life.
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The Holy Scriptures, which reveal to us the Happiness of our future state, do likewise assure us that there is no comparison between the Afflictions and Sufferings of good men in this World,
The Holy Scriptures, which reveal to us the Happiness of our future state, do likewise assure us that there is no comparison between the Afflictions and Sufferings of good men in this World,
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and the Reward of them in the other. I reckon (saith St. Paul) Rom. 8.8. that the sufferings of this present time, are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us.
and the Reward of them in the other. I reckon (Says Saint Paul) Rom. 8.8. that the sufferings of this present time, Are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us.
Particularly the Consideration of that glorious change which shall be made in our Bodies at the Resurrection, ought to be a great comfort to us under all the Pains and Diseases which they are now liable to,
Particularly the Consideration of that glorious change which shall be made in our Bodies At the Resurrection, ought to be a great Comfort to us under all the Pains and Diseases which they Are now liable to,
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and even against Death it self. One of the greatest burdens of Humane Nature, is the frailty and infirmity of our Bodies, the necessities which they are frequently prest withal, the Diseases and Pains to which they are liable,
and even against Death it self. One of the greatest burdens of Humane Nature, is the frailty and infirmity of our Bodies, the necessities which they Are frequently pressed withal, the Diseases and Pains to which they Are liable,
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against all which, this is an everlasting Spring of Consolation to us, that the time is coming when we shall have other sort of Bodies, freed from that burden of Corruption which we now groan under,
against all which, this is an everlasting Spring of Consolation to us, that the time is coming when we shall have other sort of Bodies, freed from that burden of Corruption which we now groan under,
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and when they shall be raised at the last day, they shall not be raised such as we laid them down, Vile and Corrruptible; but Immortal and Incorruptible:
and when they shall be raised At the last day, they shall not be raised such as we laid them down, Vile and Corrruptible; but Immortal and Incorruptible:
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and when this last enemy is perfectly subdued, we shall be set above all the Frailties and Dangers, all the Temptations and Sufferings of this mortal state;
and when this last enemy is perfectly subdued, we shall be Set above all the Frailties and Dangers, all the Temptations and Sufferings of this Mortal state;
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How should this Consideration bear us up under all the Evils of Life and the fears of Death, that the Resurrection will be a perfect Cure of all our Infirmities and Diseases,
How should this Consideration bear us up under all the Evils of Life and the fears of Death, that the Resurrection will be a perfect Cure of all our Infirmities and Diseases,
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and Mortal, and Vile Bodies, which shall shortly be laid in the dust, and when they are raised again, shall become Spiritual, Incorruptible, and Glorious!
and Mortal, and Vile Bodies, which shall shortly be laid in the dust, and when they Are raised again, shall become Spiritual, Incorruptible, and Glorious!
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And if our Bodies shall undergo so happy a change, what Happiness may we imagine shall then be conferr'd upon our Souls, that so much better and nobler part of our selves!
And if our Bodies shall undergo so happy a change, what Happiness may we imagine shall then be conferred upon our Souls, that so much better and Nobler part of our selves!
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As the Apostle reasons in another Case, Doth God take care of Oxen? Hath he this Consideration of our Bodies, which are but the brutish part of the Man? What regard will he then have to his own Image, that spark of Divinity which is for ever to reside in these Bodies? If upon the account of our Souls,
As the Apostle Reasons in Another Case, Does God take care of Oxen? Hath he this Consideration of our Bodies, which Are but the brutish part of the Man? What regard will he then have to his own Image, that spark of Divinity which is for ever to reside in these Bodies? If upon the account of our Souls,
and for their sakes, our Bodies shall become Incorruptible, Spiritual and Glorious ; then certainly our Souls shall be endued with far more Excellent and Divine Qualities:
and for their sakes, our Bodies shall become Incorruptible, Spiritual and Glorious; then Certainly our Souls shall be endued with Far more Excellent and Divine Qualities:
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and the Curse denounc'd against the Violation and Transgression of them, Deut. 30.19. I call Heaven and Earth to record against you this day, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing;
and the Curse denounced against the Violation and Transgression of them, Deuteronomy 30.19. I call Heaven and Earth to record against you this day, that I have Set before you life and death, blessing and cursing;
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THESE words are the words of Elihu, one of Job 's Friends, and the only one who is not reproved for his Discourse with Job, and who was probably the Author of this ancient and most eloquent History of the sufferings and patience of Job, and of the end which the Lord made with him ;
THESE words Are the words of Elihu, one of Job is Friends, and the only one who is not reproved for his Discourse with Job, and who was probably the Author of this ancient and most eloquent History of the sufferings and patience of Job, and of the end which the Lord made with him;
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and they contain in them a Description of the temper and behaviour of a true Penitent. Surely it is meet, &c. In which words we have the Two essential parts of a true Repentance.
and they contain in them a Description of the temper and behaviour of a true Penitent. Surely it is meet, etc. In which words we have the Two essential parts of a true Repentance.
And this is so necessary a part of Repentance, that herein the very essence and formal Nature of Repentance does consist, viz. in the firm and sincere Purpose and Resolution of a better Course.
And this is so necessary a part of Repentance, that herein the very essence and formal Nature of Repentance does consist, viz. in the firm and sincere Purpose and Resolution of a better Course.
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and of keeping stedfastly to it. Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I will not offend any more. VI. I shall add some brief directions concerning the managing and maintaining of this holy and necessary Resolution. I. What Resolution in general is.
and of keeping steadfastly to it. Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I will not offend any more. VI. I shall add Some brief directions Concerning the managing and maintaining of this holy and necessary Resolution. I. What Resolution in general is.
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what Advantage he shall have by the doing of it, and what danger and inconvenience will certainly or very probably redound to him by the neglect and omission of it.
what Advantage he shall have by the doing of it, and what danger and inconvenience will Certainly or very probably redound to him by the neglect and omission of it.
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that he is satisfied in his Mind one way or other concerning it, that his Understanding is convinced either that it is necessary and convenient for him to do it, or that it is not;
that he is satisfied in his Mind one Way or other Concerning it, that his Understanding is convinced either that it is necessary and convenient for him to do it, or that it is not;
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but that he hath determined with himself that it is reasonable to be done, and that he is no longer in doubt and suspence whether it be best for him to do it or not,
but that he hath determined with himself that it is reasonable to be done, and that he is no longer in doubt and suspense whither it be best for him to do it or not,
for many men are thus convinced of the fitness and necessity of the thing, who yet have not the heart, cannot bring themselves to a firm and fixt Resolution to set upon the doing of it.
for many men Are thus convinced of the fitness and necessity of the thing, who yet have not the heart, cannot bring themselves to a firm and fixed Resolution to Set upon the doing of it.
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which is a kind of Biass upon the Will, a certain Propension and Inclination that a Man feels in himself, either urging him to do a thing, or withdrawing him from it.
which is a kind of Bias upon the Will, a certain Propension and Inclination that a Man feels in himself, either urging him to do a thing, or withdrawing him from it.
the Affections excite and quicken a Man to take some Resolution in the matter, that is, to do suitably to the Judgment his Mind hath past upon the thing. For instance;
the Affections excite and quicken a Man to take Some Resolution in the matter, that is, to do suitably to the Judgement his Mind hath passed upon the thing. For instance;
These thoughts are apt likewise to fill him with Shame and Confusion, at the remembrance of his horrible Ingratitude to God his Maker, his best Friend and greatest Benefactor,
These thoughts Are apt likewise to fill him with Shame and Confusion, At the remembrance of his horrible Ingratitude to God his Maker, his best Friend and greatest Benefactor,
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For the Man who upon full Deliberation and Conviction of his Mind resolves upon any thing, cannot without the imputation of sickleness and inconstancy quit that Resolution,
For the Man who upon full Deliberation and Conviction of his Mind resolves upon any thing, cannot without the imputation of fickleness and inconstancy quit that Resolution,
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II. Let us consider what is the special Object or Matter of this Resolution, wherein the formal Nature of Repentance does consist, what it is that a Man when he repents resolves upon;
II Let us Consider what is the special Object or Matter of this Resolution, wherein the formal Nature of Repentance does consist, what it is that a Man when he repents resolves upon;
and if through Ignorance he had sinned and done contrary to his Duty, he desires to be better instructed, that he may not offend again in the like kind, That which I see not, teach thou me;
and if through Ignorance he had sinned and done contrary to his Duty, he Desires to be better instructed, that he may not offend again in the like kind, That which I see not, teach thou me;
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and this implies the quitting of his sinful Course whatever it had been; and that not only by abstaining from the outward act and practice of every Sin,
and this Implies the quitting of his sinful Course whatever it had been; and that not only by abstaining from the outward act and practice of every since,
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He that truly repents, is resolved to break off his sinful Course, and to abandon those Lusts and Vices which he was formerly addicted to, and lived in.
He that truly repents, is resolved to break off his sinful Course, and to abandon those Lustiest and Vices which he was formerly addicted to, and lived in.
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it must restrain our inclinations, and mortifie our lusts and corrupt affections, and renew us in the very spirit of our minds, as the Apostle expresses it.
it must restrain our inclinations, and mortify our Lustiest and corrupt affections, and renew us in the very Spirit of our minds, as the Apostle Expresses it.
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to resolve to be devout at Church, and deceitful in our Shops; to be very scrupulous about lesser matters, and to be very zealous about indifferent things;
to resolve to be devout At Church, and deceitful in our Shops; to be very scrupulous about lesser matters, and to be very zealous about indifferent things;
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The true Penitent must resolve for the future to abstain from all Sin, to be holy in all manner of Conversation, and to abound in all the fruits of righteousness, which by Jesus Christ are to the praise and glory of God.
The true Penitent must resolve for the future to abstain from all since, to be holy in all manner of Conversation, and to abound in all the fruits of righteousness, which by jesus christ Are to the praise and glory of God.
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so he that resolves against any one Sin, or upon Performance of any one part of his Duty, ought for the very same reason to make his Resolution universal;
so he that resolves against any one since, or upon Performance of any one part of his Duty, ought for the very same reason to make his Resolution universal;
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2. A sincere Resolution implies a Resolution of the Means as well as of the End. He that is truly and honestly resolved against any Sin, is likewise resolved to avoid as much as is possible the Occasions and Temptations which may lead or draw him to that Sin;
2. A sincere Resolution Implies a Resolution of the Means as well as of the End. He that is truly and honestly resolved against any since, is likewise resolved to avoid as much as is possible the Occasions and Temptations which may led or draw him to that since;
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In like manner he that sincerely resolves upon doing his Duty in any kind, must resolve upon the Means that are requisite and necessary to the due Discharge and Performance of that Duty.
In like manner he that sincerely resolves upon doing his Duty in any kind, must resolve upon the Means that Are requisite and necessary to the due Discharge and Performance of that Duty.
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As he that resolves against that needless and useless Sin of Swearing in common Conversation, must resolve also to set a guard before the door of his lips, seeing it is certain that it requires great care and attention, at least for some competent time, to get rid of a habit.
As he that resolves against that needless and useless since of Swearing in Common Conversation, must resolve also to Set a guard before the door of his lips, seeing it is certain that it requires great care and attention, At least for Some competent time, to get rid of a habit.
When David resolved not to offend with his Tongue, he resolved at the same time to be very watchful over himself, Psal. 39.1. I said I will take heed to my ways, that I offend not with my Tongue:
When David resolved not to offend with his Tongue, he resolved At the same time to be very watchful over himself, Psalm 39.1. I said I will take heed to my ways, that I offend not with my Tongue:
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and to run himself into the Company and Temptation which do naturally, and will almost necessarily lead and betray him into those Sins, is a plain evidence of insincerity.
and to run himself into the Company and Temptation which do naturally, and will almost necessarily led and betray him into those Sins, is a plain evidence of insincerity.
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that we are peremptorily determined not to go one step farther in the ways of Sin, not to neglect any Duty that God requires of us, not for one moment;
that we Are peremptorily determined not to go one step farther in the ways of since, not to neglect any Duty that God requires of us, not for one moment;
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For nothing provokes God to take a speedier course with sinners, and does more quicken the pace of his Judgments, than wilful continuance in Sin. And yet farther;
For nothing provokes God to take a speedier course with Sinners, and does more quicken the pace of his Judgments, than wilful Continuance in Sin. And yet farther;
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So that whatever Reason thou canst possibly allege for taking up this Resolution, it is every whit as forcible and powerful to perswade thee to put it speedily in Execution.
So that whatever Reason thou Canst possibly allege for taking up this Resolution, it is every whit as forcible and powerful to persuade thee to put it speedily in Execution.
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Nay thou dost hereby likewise forfeit that auxiliary strength and assistance which the Grace of God is ready to afford to men, his restraining and his preventing Grace.
Nay thou dost hereby likewise forfeit that auxiliary strength and assistance which the Grace of God is ready to afford to men, his restraining and his preventing Grace.
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And these are three the best Signs and Marks that I know of, whereby a Man may try and examine the truth and sincerity of that Resolution of Amendment, which we call Repentance.
And these Are three the best Signs and Marks that I know of, whereby a Man may try and examine the truth and sincerity of that Resolution of Amendment, which we call Repentance.
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if when we resolve upon the End, that is to avoid Sin, and to perform our Duty, we are equally resolved upon the Means that are necessary to those Ends;
if when we resolve upon the End, that is to avoid since, and to perform our Duty, we Are equally resolved upon the Means that Are necessary to those Ends;
In handling of this Argument, I proposed to consider, I. What Resolution in general is. II. What is the special Object or Matter of this kind of Resolution. III. What is implyed in a sincere Resolution of leaving our Sins, and returning to God and our Duty.
In handling of this Argument, I proposed to Consider, I. What Resolution in general is. II What is the special Object or Matter of this kind of Resolution. III. What is employed in a sincere Resolution of leaving our Sins, and returning to God and our Duty.
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But in matters of difficulty, when a Man is to strive against the Stream, and to oppose strong Habits that have taken deep root, there is nothing to be done without an explicit Resolution.
But in matters of difficulty, when a Man is to strive against the Stream, and to oppose strong Habits that have taken deep root, there is nothing to be done without an explicit Resolution.
yet unless a Man's Spirit be fortified and fixt by Resolution, the power of Custom, and the violence of his own Inclinations will carry him against his Judgment.
yet unless a Man's Spirit be fortified and fixed by Resolution, the power of Custom, and the violence of his own Inclinations will carry him against his Judgement.
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And that herein Repentance doth chiefly consist, I shall endeavour to make evident from Scripture, and from the common apprehensions of Mankind concerning Repentance.
And that herein Repentance does chiefly consist, I shall endeavour to make evident from Scripture, and from the Common apprehensions of Mankind Concerning Repentance.
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which if it be NONLATINALPHABET, a godly sorrow, it worketh in us NONLATINALPHABET, as St. Paul calls it, a Repentance not to be repented of, that is, such a change of our Minds, which as we shall have no Cause to be troubled at,
which if it be, a godly sorrow, it works in us, as Saint Paul calls it, a Repentance not to be repented of, that is, such a change of our Minds, which as we shall have no Cause to be troubled At,
as forsakeing and turning from sin, and conversion and turning to God. Forsaking and turning from sin. Hence it is call'd Repentance from dead works, Heb. 6.1. and turning to God, Acts 26.20. I have shewed to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, that is, from the worship of Idols, to the true God.
as forsaking and turning from since, and conversion and turning to God. Forsaking and turning from since. Hence it is called Repentance from dead works, Hebrew 6.1. and turning to God, Acts 26.20. I have showed to the Gentiles, that they should Repent and turn to God, that is, from the worship of Idols, to the true God.
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And we have both these together in the description which the Prophet gives of Repentance, Isa. 55.7. Let the wicked forsake his ways, and the unrighteous Man his thoughts, and let him return unto the Lord.
And we have both these together in the description which the Prophet gives of Repentance, Isaiah 55.7. Let the wicked forsake his ways, and the unrighteous Man his thoughts, and let him return unto the Lord.
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and resolving upon a better Course. And thus Lactantius describes it: Agere autem poenitentiam nihil aliud est, quam affirmare & profiteri se non amplius peccaturum.
and resolving upon a better Course. And thus Lactantius describes it: Agere autem poenitentiam nihil Aliud est, quam affirmare & profiteri se non Amplius peccaturum.
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because he that repents recovers his mind from his former folly, and is troubled at it, & confirmat animam suam ad rectius vivendum, and confirms his mind for a better Course.
Because he that repents recovers his mind from his former folly, and is troubled At it, & Confirmed animam suam ad rectius vivendum, and confirms his mind for a better Course.
Repentance is the beginning of Philosophy, a flying from foolish words and actions, NONLATINALPHABET, and the first preparation of a life not to be repented of.
Repentance is the beginning of Philosophy, a flying from foolish words and actions,, and the First preparation of a life not to be repented of.
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If we change our Resolution, and repent of our Repentance, this is not that which St. Paul calls Repentance unto Salvation. So that no Man that reads and considers the Bible, can impose upon himself so grosly,
If we change our Resolution, and Repent of our Repentance, this is not that which Saint Paul calls Repentance unto Salvation. So that no Man that reads and considers the bible, can impose upon himself so grossly,
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1. Consider that this Resolution of Repentance, is nothing but what, under the influence of God's Grace and holy Spirit, which are never wanting to the sincere endeavours of men, is in your Power.
1. Consider that this Resolution of Repentance, is nothing but what, under the influence of God's Grace and holy Spirit, which Are never wanting to the sincere endeavours of men, is in your Power.
For nothing in the World could be more vain, than to take a great deal of pains to perswade men to do a thing which they cannot do, to entreat them to attempt an Impossibility,
For nothing in the World could be more vain, than to take a great deal of pains to persuade men to do a thing which they cannot do, to entreat them to attempt an Impossibility,
and to urge and solicite them with all earnestness and importunity to do that which is absolutely and altogether out of their Power. All the Commands of God;
and to urge and solicit them with all earnestness and importunity to do that which is absolutely and altogether out of their Power. All the Commands of God;
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and the Exhortations of his Word, and all the Promises and Threatnings, whereby these Commands and Exhortations are enforced, do plainly suppose, either that it is in our Power to do the thing which God Commands or Exhorts us to;
and the Exhortations of his Word, and all the Promises and Threatenings, whereby these Commands and Exhortations Are Enforced, do plainly suppose, either that it is in our Power to do the thing which God Commands or Exhorts us to;
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For the Gospel supposeth a Power going along with it, and that the holy Spirit of God works upon the Minds of Men, to quicken and excite and assist them to their Duty.
For the Gospel Supposeth a Power going along with it, and that the holy Spirit of God works upon the Minds of Men, to quicken and excite and assist them to their Duty.
and all our Disswasives from Sin, and Exhortations to Holiness and a good Life, and vehement Perswasions of men to strive to get to Heaven and to escape Hell, would be just as if one should urge a blind Man, by many Reasons and Arguments taken from the Advantages of Sight,
and all our Dissuasives from since, and Exhortations to Holiness and a good Life, and vehement Persuasions of men to strive to get to Heaven and to escape Hell, would be just as if one should urge a blind Man, by many Reasons and Arguments taken from the Advantages of Sighed,
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But then we ought to deal plainly and openly with men, and to tell them, that what we so earnestly perswade them to, is that which we certainly know they cannot do.
But then we ought to deal plainly and openly with men, and to tell them, that what we so earnestly persuade them to, is that which we Certainly know they cannot do.
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So that it is necessary, if I intend that the following Considerations should do any good, to assure men, that it is not impossible for them to make a Resolution of leaving their Sins, and returning to God.
So that it is necessary, if I intend that the following Considerations should do any good, to assure men, that it is not impossible for them to make a Resolution of leaving their Sins, and returning to God.
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It is a Power which every Man is naturally invested withal, to Consider, and Judge, and Chuse. To Consider, that is, to weigh and compair things together.
It is a Power which every Man is naturally invested withal, to Consider, and Judge, and Choose. To Consider, that is, to weigh and compair things together.
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what hazards will they not run in the pursuit of their Ambitious Designs! Difficulties and Dangers do rather whet their Courage, and set an edge upon their Spirits. Men resolve to be rich;
what hazards will they not run in the pursuit of their Ambitious Designs! Difficulties and Dangers do rather whet their Courage, and Set an edge upon their Spirits. Men resolve to be rich;
For a Man that hath this prejudice upon his Understanding, and this byass upon his Will, it is to all intents and purposes as if he were destitute of these Faculties.
For a Man that hath this prejudice upon his Understanding, and this bias upon his Will, it is to all intents and Purposes as if he were destitute of these Faculties.
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so by the Spirit of Christ he furnisheth us with sufficient Power to destroy the dominion of Sin. I say sufficient, if we be not wanting to our selves,
so by the Spirit of christ he furnisheth us with sufficient Power to destroy the dominion of Sin. I say sufficient, if we be not wanting to our selves,
So that when we perswade men to repent and change their Lives, and to resolve upon a better Course, we do not exhort them to any thing that is absolutely out of their Power;
So that when we persuade men to Repent and change their Lives, and to resolve upon a better Course, we do not exhort them to any thing that is absolutely out of their Power;
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Let this then be establish'd as a necessary Consideration to prevent discouragement, that to resolve upon the change of our Lives, is that which by the Grace of God we are enabled to do, if we will.
Let this then be established as a necessary Consideration to prevent discouragement, that to resolve upon the change of our Lives, is that which by the Grace of God we Are enabled to do, if we will.
and God's Providence doth often advance such Persons to riches and honour. The diligent hand, with God's blessing, makes rich, as Solomon tell us, Prov. 10.4. and 22, 19. Seest thou (says he) a Man diligent in business? He shall stand before Princes, he shall not stand before mean Persons.
and God's Providence does often advance such Persons to riches and honour. The diligent hand, with God's blessing, makes rich, as Solomon tell us, Curae 10.4. and 22, 19. See thou (Says he) a Man diligent in business? He shall stand before Princes, he shall not stand before mean Persons.
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Let us then shake off our sloth and listlesness, and in that strength and assistance which God offers, let us resolve to leave our Sins, and to amend our Lives.
Let us then shake off our sloth and listlessness, and in that strength and assistance which God offers, let us resolve to leave our Sins, and to amend our Lives.
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And God and Goodness are so amiable and desirable, that the very proposal of these Objects hath invitations and allurements enough to inflame our desires after them,
And God and goodness Are so amiable and desirable, that the very proposal of these Objects hath invitations and allurements enough to inflame our Desires After them,
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it is that which puts thee out of the Possession and Enjoyment of thy self, which doth alienate and separate thee from God the Fountain of Bliss and Happiness, which provokes him to be thine Enemy,
it is that which puts thee out of the Possession and Enjoyment of thy self, which does alienate and separate thee from God the Fountain of Bliss and Happiness, which provokes him to be thine Enemy,
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and lays thee open every moment to the fierce revenge of his Justice, and if thou dost persist and continue in it, will finally sink and oppress thee under the insupportable weight of his wrath,
and lays thee open every moment to the fierce revenge of his justice, and if thou dost persist and continue in it, will finally sink and oppress thee under the insupportable weight of his wrath,
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and will render thee so perfectly miserable, that thou wouldest esteem it a great Happiness to exchange thy Condition with the most wretched and forlorn Person that ever lived upon Earth, to be perpetually upon a Rack,
and will render thee so perfectly miserable, that thou Wouldst esteem it a great Happiness to exchange thy Condition with the most wretched and forlorn Person that ever lived upon Earth, to be perpetually upon a Rack,
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For that which God requires of us, is to be righteous and holy and good, that is, to be like God himself, who is the Pattern of all Perfection and Happiness.
For that which God requires of us, is to be righteous and holy and good, that is, to be like God himself, who is the Pattern of all Perfection and Happiness.
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and of God and Goodness on the other, what can be more powerful than the serious Consideration of it, to engage us to a speedy Resolution of leaving our Sins,
and of God and goodness on the other, what can be more powerful than the serious Consideration of it, to engage us to a speedy Resolution of leaving our Sins,
this would be so absurd in the common affairs of Life, that a Man would be thought infatuated, that should be doubtful and unresolved in cases so plain, and of such pressing concernment.
this would be so absurd in the Common affairs of Life, that a Man would be Thought infatuated, that should be doubtful and unresolved in cases so plain, and of such pressing concernment.
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And yet the Case of a sinner is of far greater importance, and much more depends upon it, infinitely more than any temporal Concernment whatsoever can amount to,
And yet the Case of a sinner is of Far greater importance, and much more depends upon it, infinitely more than any temporal Concernment whatsoever can amount to,
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but thy Irresolution in this matter will be so far from keeping back Death and Judgment, that it will both hasten and aggravate them, both make them to come the sooner,
but thy Irresolution in this matter will be so Far from keeping back Death and Judgement, that it will both hasten and aggravate them, both make them to come the sooner,
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because thou abusest the goodness of God, and despisest his patience and long-suffering, which should lead thee and draw thee on to Repentance, and not keep thee back.
Because thou abusest the Goodness of God, and Despisest his patience and long-suffering, which should led thee and draw thee on to Repentance, and not keep thee back.
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as not to take this course, and thereby rid our selves at once of that, which really and at the bottom is the ground of all the trouble and disquiet of our Lives?
as not to take this course, and thereby rid our selves At once of that, which really and At the bottom is the ground of all the trouble and disquiet of our Lives?
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5. Then be pleased to consider, that a strong and vigorous Resolution would make the whole Work of Religion easie to us, it would conquer all difficulties which attend a Holy and Religious Course of Life, especially at our first entrance into it:
5. Then be pleased to Consider, that a strong and vigorous Resolution would make the Whole Work of Religion easy to us, it would conquer all difficulties which attend a Holy and Religious Course of Life, especially At our First Entrance into it:
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if we be not firmly resolved, will return and by degrees gain upon us; it will be impossible to break through Temptations, and to gain-say the importunity of them;
if we be not firmly resolved, will return and by Degrees gain upon us; it will be impossible to break through Temptations, and to gainsay the importunity of them;
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whereas Resolution fixeth a Man's Spirit, and makes it most stedfast and unmovable, and sets him upon a Rock, which, when the winds blow, and the rain falls,
whereas Resolution fixeth a Man's Spirit, and makes it most steadfast and unmovable, and sets him upon a Rock, which, when the winds blow, and the rain falls,
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If I would give the most probable and useful advice to engage and continue a Man in a good Course, I would commend to him a deliberate and firm Resolution.
If I would give the most probable and useful Advice to engage and continue a Man in a good Course, I would commend to him a deliberate and firm Resolution.
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By virtue of this Resolution he could rise up in defiance of all those that would have tempted him to any sinful action, v. 115. Depart from me ye evil doers:
By virtue of this Resolution he could rise up in defiance of all those that would have tempted him to any sinful actium, v. 115. Depart from me the evil doers:
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It is the want of Resolution, and the weakness of our Resolutions, which is the true Reason why we are not more equal and constant and uniform in the ways of Religion;
It is the want of Resolution, and the weakness of our Resolutions, which is the true Reason why we Are not more equal and constant and uniform in the ways of Religion;
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It is like Lot's staying in Sodom, when the Lord was going to destroy it, when Fire and Brimstone were just ready to be rained down from Heaven upon it.
It is like Lot's staying in Sodom, when the Lord was going to destroy it, when Fire and Brimstone were just ready to be reigned down from Heaven upon it.
Suppose thou shouldst be snatched out of the World, and hurried before the dreadful Tribunal of God, in this doubtful and unresolved state. And this is possible enough;
Suppose thou Shouldst be snatched out of the World, and hurried before the dreadful Tribunal of God, in this doubtful and unresolved state. And this is possible enough;
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And suppose this should happen to thee, what dost thou imagine would become of thee? Wouldst not thou then wish a thousand times, that thou hadst resolved in time? How glad wouldst thou then be, that it were possible for thee to retrieve and call back but one of those days without number, which thou hast so vainly trifled away, that thou mightest resolve upon the things of thy peace:
And suppose this should happen to thee, what dost thou imagine would become of thee? Wouldst not thou then wish a thousand times, that thou Hadst resolved in time? How glad Wouldst thou then be, that it were possible for thee to retrieve and call back but one of those days without number, which thou hast so vainly trifled away, that thou Mightest resolve upon the things of thy peace:
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than that which thou dost now so carefully decline? This was the case of the foolish Virgins in the Parable, Matth. 25. who made account to be ready to meet the Bridegroom at his coming,
than that which thou dost now so carefully decline? This was the case of the foolish Virgins in the Parable, Matthew 25. who made account to be ready to meet the Bridegroom At his coming,
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Canst thou be contented to have the Door shut against thee, and when thou shalt cry, Lord open unto me, to have him return this answer, Depart from me, I know thee not? If thou canst not;
Canst thou be contented to have the Door shut against thee, and when thou shalt cry, Lord open unto me, to have him return this answer, Depart from me, I know thee not? If thou Canst not;
Didst thou but see, and know, and feel, what the miserable do in Hell, thou couldst not linger thus, thou couldst not continue so long unresolved? Why the time will come,
Didst thou but see, and know, and feel, what the miserable doe in Hell, thou Couldst not linger thus, thou Couldst not continue so long unresolved? Why the time will come,
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when thou wilt reflect severely upon thy self, and say, That I should ever be so stupid and sottish, to be unresolved in a matter of such infinite concernment to me!
when thou wilt reflect severely upon thy self, and say, That I should ever be so stupid and sottish, to be unresolved in a matter of such infinite concernment to me!
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How often was I admonish'd and convinced of the necessity of changing my course? How many inward Motions had I to that purpose? How often did my own Reason and Conscience,
How often was I admonished and convinced of the necessity of changing my course? How many inward Motions had I to that purpose? How often did my own Reason and Conscience,
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and the holy Spirit of God, by his frequent and friendly suggestions, put me upon this? How often was I just upon the brink of resolving? I resolved to resolve;
and the holy Spirit of God, by his frequent and friendly suggestions, put me upon this? How often was I just upon the brink of resolving? I resolved to resolve;
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How should these Considerations quicken us, who have yet these opportunities in our Hands; which those those who neglected and trifled them away would now purchase at any rate!
How should these Considerations quicken us, who have yet these opportunities in our Hands; which those those who neglected and trifled them away would now purchase At any rate!
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Blessed be God that hath been pleased to exercise so much Patience and Long-suffering towards me, that hath spared me so long, when he might have taken me away, and cut me off unresolved.
Blessed be God that hath been pleased to exercise so much Patience and Long-suffering towards me, that hath spared me so long, when he might have taken me away, and Cut me off unresolved.
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or about the Nature of God and Goodness? Hast thou any thing now to plead for Sin, which thou didst not know or consider before? Art thou now satisfied that Sin is not so evil and unreasonable a thing,
or about the Nature of God and goodness? Hast thou any thing now to plead for since, which thou didst not know or Consider before? Art thou now satisfied that since is not so evil and unreasonable a thing,
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or is he become more favourable to it than he was? Hast thou received any news lately from Heaven by any good Hands, that God hath reverst his threatnings against Sin,
or is he become more favourable to it than he was? Hast thou received any news lately from Heaven by any good Hands, that God hath reversed his threatenings against since,
and releast them from their Chains of darkness, and hath quenched and put out the fire of Hell? Or art thou satisfied that there is no such Being as God in the World,
and released them from their Chains of darkness, and hath quenched and put out the fire of Hell? Or art thou satisfied that there is no such Being as God in the World,
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or that he is not so good as thou didst apprehend him to be, or that he will not reward those that diligently serve him? Hast thou found upon Tryal, that Holiness and Virtue are but empty Names,
or that he is not so good as thou didst apprehend him to be, or that he will not reward those that diligently serve him? Hast thou found upon Trial, that Holiness and Virtue Are but empty Names,
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and that there is nothing in them? That there is not that Pleasure and Peace in keeping the Commandments of God, which thou wert told of? I am sure thou canst not with Reason pretend any thing of all this.
and that there is nothing in them? That there is not that Pleasure and Peace in keeping the commandments of God, which thou Wertenberg told of? I am sure thou Canst not with Reason pretend any thing of all this.
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If thou repentest of thy Repentance, it will not prove a Repentance to Salvation. As good to have stayed in Sodom, as to look back after thou art come out of it.
If thou Repentest of thy Repentance, it will not prove a Repentance to Salvation. As good to have stayed in Sodom, as to look back After thou art come out of it.
Thus God tells us by the Prophet Ezek. 33.12, 13. Therefore thou son of Man, say unto the children of thy People, The righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of his transgression;
Thus God tells us by the Prophet Ezekiel 33.12, 13. Therefore thou son of Man, say unto the children of thy People, The righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of his Transgression;
Remember Lot's Wife, who, after she was escaped out of Sodom, look't back, and was made a particular and lasting monument of God's wrath and displeasure;
remember Lot's Wife, who, After she was escaped out of Sodom, looked back, and was made a particular and lasting monument of God's wrath and displeasure;
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which seems to be meant by that expression of her being turned into a Pillar of Salt, that is, a lasting monument. Prov. 14.14. The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways.
which seems to be meant by that expression of her being turned into a Pillar of Salt, that is, a lasting monument. Curae 14.14. The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways.
this expression doth signifie a most heavy and dreadful curse upon those, who fall off from their good Purpose and Resolution, that they shall have Sorrow and Trouble enough upon it.
this expression does signify a most heavy and dreadful curse upon those, who fallen off from their good Purpose and Resolution, that they shall have Sorrow and Trouble enough upon it.
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For so likewise Prov. 1.26, 27. where God threatens wilful and obstinate Sinners with the heaviest Judgments, that he would laugh at their calamity, and mock when their fear comes,
For so likewise Curae 1.26, 27. where God threatens wilful and obstinate Sinners with the Heaviest Judgments, that he would laugh At their calamity, and mock when their Fear comes,
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which words are a NONLATINALPHABET and signifie a great deal more than seems to be exprest, My soul shall have no pleasure in him, that is, let such an one expect the effects of God's fiercest wrath and displeasure.
which words Are a and signify a great deal more than seems to be expressed, My soul shall have no pleasure in him, that is, let such an one expect the effects of God's Fiercest wrath and displeasure.
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For so the Hebrews are wont to express things that are great and unspeakable; when they cannot sufficiently set them forth, by saying less, they say more. So Psal. 5.4.
For so the Hebrews Are wont to express things that Are great and unspeakable; when they cannot sufficiently Set them forth, by saying less, they say more. So Psalm 5.4.
and would have us to understand it so, that God is so far from taking any Pleasure in the Sins of men, that he bears the most violent hatred and displeasure against them.
and would have us to understand it so, that God is so Far from taking any Pleasure in the Sins of men, that he bears the most violent hatred and displeasure against them.
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So when the Apostle here says, If any Man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him, he means, that it is not to be exprest how God will deal with such Persons,
So when the Apostle Here Says, If any Man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him, he means, that it is not to be expressed how God will deal with such Persons,
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To the same purpose is that Declaration, 2 Pet. 2.20, 21. For if after they have escaped the Pollutions of the World, through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
To the same purpose is that Declaration, 2 Pet. 2.20, 21. For if After they have escaped the Pollutions of the World, through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour jesus christ, they Are again entangled therein and overcome, the latter end is Worse with them than the beginning.
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For it had been better for them, not to have known the way of righteousness, than after they have known it, to turn from the holy Commandment delivered unto them.
For it had been better for them, not to have known the Way of righteousness, than After they have known it, to turn from the holy Commandment Delivered unto them.
not only because the Sins which they commit afterwards are much greater, receiving a new aggravation, which the Sins of those who are simply impenitent are not capable of;
not only Because the Sins which they commit afterwards Are much greater, receiving a new aggravation, which the Sins of those who Are simply impenitent Are not capable of;
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For they that break loose from severe Purposes and Resolutions of a better Course, do by this very thing in a great measure fear and conquer their Consciences;
For they that break lose from severe Purposes and Resolutions of a better Course, do by this very thing in a great measure Fear and conquer their Consciences;
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after he had left him, Matth. 12.43, 44, 45. When the unclean Spirit is gone out of a Man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.
After he had left him, Matthew 12.43, 44, 45. When the unclean Spirit is gone out of a Man, he walks through dry places, seeking rest, and finds none.
Sin will return upon him with redoubled force and strength, and his Heart will be but so much the more prepared and disposed for the entertaining of more and greater Vices,
since will return upon him with redoubled force and strength, and his Heart will be but so much the more prepared and disposed for the entertaining of more and greater Vices,
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Besides that such Persons do the greatest injury to God and the holy ways of Religion, that can be, by forsaking them after they have owned and approved them.
Beside that such Persons do the greatest injury to God and the holy ways of Religion, that can be, by forsaking them After they have owned and approved them.
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Let these Considerations prevail with us, to pursue this holy Resolution, after we have taken it up, and to persist in it. There remains only tho VI.
Let these Considerations prevail with us, to pursue this holy Resolution, After we have taken it up, and to persist in it. There remains only though VI.
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And last particular which I proposed to be spoken to, viz. To add some directions for the maintaining and making good of this Resolution of Repentance and Amendment;
And last particular which I proposed to be spoken to, viz. To add Some directions for the maintaining and making good of this Resolution of Repentance and Amendment;
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and that without him and the assistance of his Grace we can do nothing. We are not (as the Apostle tells us) sufficient of our selves, as of our selves, that is, without the assistance of God's holy Spirit, to think any thing that is good;
and that without him and the assistance of his Grace we can do nothing. We Are not (as the Apostle tells us) sufficient of our selves, as of our selves, that is, without the assistance of God's holy Spirit, to think any thing that is good;
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but as to spiritual things, considering the great Corruption and Depravation of Humane Nature, we stand in need of a more especial and immediate assistance.
but as to spiritual things, considering the great Corruption and Depravation of Humane Nature, we stand in need of a more especial and immediate assistance.
And therefore it is wise counsel in all Cases, but chiefly in spiritual Matters, which Solomon gives Prov. 3.5, 6. Trust in the Lord with all thine Heart,
And Therefore it is wise counsel in all Cases, but chiefly in spiritual Matters, which Solomon gives Curae 3.5, 6. Trust in the Lord with all thine Heart,
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Let us then address our selves to God, in the words of the holy Prophet, Jer. 10.23. O Lord, I know that the way of Man is not in himself, and that it is not in Man that walketh, to direct his steps.
Let us then address our selves to God, in the words of the holy Prophet, Jer. 10.23. Oh Lord, I know that the Way of Man is not in himself, and that it is not in Man that walks, to Direct his steps.
and pity our impotency, and that he would joyn his strength to us, and grant us the assistance of his Grace and holy Spirit, to put us upon sincere Resolutions of a new Life,
and pity our impotency, and that he would join his strength to us, and grant us the assistance of his Grace and holy Spirit, to put us upon sincere Resolutions of a new Life,
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and he hath promised not to be wanting to us, in words as express and universal as can well be devised, Jam. 1.6. If any Man lack wisdom, let him ask it of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth no Man:
and he hath promised not to be wanting to us, in words as express and universal as can well be devised, Jam. 1.6. If any Man lack Wisdom, let him ask it of God, who gives to all liberally and upbraideth no Man:
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If a Son shall ask bread of any of you that is a Father, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a Serpent? Or if he shall ask an Egg, will he offer him a Scorpion? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children:
If a Son shall ask bred of any of you that is a Father, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a Fish, will he for a Fish give him a Serpent? Or if he shall ask an Egg, will he offer him a Scorpion? If you then, being evil, know how to give good Gifts unto your children:
how much more shall your heavenly Father give the holy Spirit to them that ask him? To encourage our Faith, our Saviour useth such an Argument as may give us the greatest assurance.
how much more shall your heavenly Father give the holy Spirit to them that ask him? To encourage our Faith, our Saviour uses such an Argument as may give us the greatest assurance.
how much more then shall our heavenly Father, who is essentially and infinitely good, give his holy Spirit to us? And if this be not enough, St. Matthew useth a larger expression, How much more shall your heavenly Father give good things to them that ask him ? If there be any thing that is good,
how much more then shall our heavenly Father, who is essentially and infinitely good, give his holy Spirit to us? And if this be not enough, Saint Matthew uses a larger expression, How much more shall your heavenly Father give good things to them that ask him? If there be any thing that is good,
2. We ought to be very watchful over our selves, considering our weakness and wavering and instability and fickleness, the treachery and deceitfulness of our own Hearts, and the malice of Satan.
2. We ought to be very watchful over our selves, considering our weakness and wavering and instability and fickleness, the treachery and deceitfulness of our own Hearts, and the malice of Satan.
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so that our Hearts will be often endeavouring to return to their former posture, and like a deceitful Bow, which is not firmly strong, to start back. And besides the deceitfulness of Sin and our own Hearts, the Devil is very malicious,
so that our Hearts will be often endeavouring to return to their former posture, and like a deceitful Bow, which is not firmly strong, to start back. And beside the deceitfulness of since and our own Hearts, the devil is very malicious,
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for because God worketh in us both to will and to do, therefore he expects that we should work out our Salvation with fear and trembling, lest by our own carelesness and neglect we should miscarry.
for Because God works in us both to will and to do, Therefore he expects that we should work out our Salvation with Fear and trembling, lest by our own carelessness and neglect we should miscarry.
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Nothing is more apt to beget in us good Resolutions, and to strengthen them, than to consider the dreadful Sufferings of the Son of God for our Sins, which are so lively set forth and represented to us in this holy Sacrament, which as it is on God's part, a Seal and Confirmation of his Grace and Love to us,
Nothing is more apt to beget in us good Resolutions, and to strengthen them, than to Consider the dreadful Sufferings of the Son of God for our Sins, which Are so lively Set forth and represented to us in this holy Sacrament, which as it is on God's part, a Seal and Confirmation of his Grace and Love to us,
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so on our parts, it ought to be a solemn Ratification of our Covenant with God, to depart from iniquity, and to walk before him in holiness and righteousness all the days of our Lives.
so on our parts, it ought to be a solemn Ratification of our Covenant with God, to depart from iniquity, and to walk before him in holiness and righteousness all the days of our Lives.
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all that we can do in respect of God, is to confess our Sins to him, to make acknowledgment of our Miscarriages, to be heartily trroubled for what we have done,
all that we can do in respect of God, is to confess our Sins to him, to make acknowledgment of our Miscarriages, to be heartily trroubled for what we have done,
and this Man whom you look upon as a sinner and a heathen, may by better right call Abraham Father, than any of you formal Pharisees and Jews, who glory so much in being the children of Abraham.
and this Man whom you look upon as a sinner and a heathen, may by better right call Abraham Father, than any of you formal Pharisees and jews, who glory so much in being the children of Abraham.
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I. The Fruit and Effect of Zacheus 's Conversion and Repentance; If, &c. This Zacheus, as you find at the 2d. verse, was Chief of the Publicans, which was an Office of great Odium and Infamy among the Jews, they being the Collectors of the Tribute which the Roman Emperor, under whose Power the Jews then were, did exact from them.
I. The Fruit and Effect of Zacchaeus is Conversion and Repentance; If, etc. This Zacchaeus, as you find At the 2d. verse, was Chief of the Publicans, which was an Office of great Odium and Infamy among the jews, they being the Collectors of the Tribute which the Roman Emperor, under whose Power the jews then were, did exact from them.
And because these Publicans farmed this Tribute of the Emperour at a certain Rent, they made a gain out of it to themselves, by exacting and requiring more of the People than was due upon that account;
And Because these Publicans farmed this Tribute of the Emperor At a certain Rend, they made a gain out of it to themselves, by exacting and requiring more of the People than was due upon that account;
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Hence the Phrase used by the Apostle, of Sinners of the Gentiles. And hence likewise probably it is, that Publicans and Sinners, Publicans and Heathen, are joyned several times together,
Hence the Phrase used by the Apostle, of Sinners of the Gentiles. And hence likewise probably it is, that Publicans and Sinners, Publicans and Heathen, Are joined several times together,
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3. But principally they were odious, because of the common injustice and oppression, which they used in the management of their Calling, by fraud and violence extorting more than was due, to inhance the profit of their Places.
3. But principally they were odious, Because of the Common injustice and oppression, which they used in the management of their Calling, by fraud and violence extorting more than was due, to inhance the profit of their Places.
And this is most probably the Sin which Zacheus here repents of, and in regard to which he promises Restitution, NONLATINALPHABET, And if I have taken any thing from any Man by false accusation ;
And this is most probably the since which Zacchaeus Here repents of, and in regard to which he promises Restitution,, And if I have taken any thing from any Man by false accusation;
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but the word NONLATINALPHABET signifies more generally, If I have been injurious to any one, if I have wronged any Man, as appears by the constant use of this word by the LXX, who by this word do translate the most general Hebrew words, which signifie any kind of Injury or Oppression, either by fraud or violence or calumny.
but the word signifies more generally, If I have been injurious to any one, if I have wronged any Man, as appears by the constant use of this word by the LXX, who by this word do translate the most general Hebrew words, which signify any kind of Injury or Oppression, either by fraud or violence or calumny.
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as by false accusation. And that this was the common Sin of the Publicans, appears by the Counsel which John the Baptist gives them, Luke 3.12, 13. Then came also the Publicans to be Baptized,
as by false accusation. And that this was the Common since of the Publicans, appears by the Counsel which John the Baptist gives them, Lycia 3.12, 13. Then Come also the Publicans to be Baptised,
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So that Zacheus here promiseth, that if he had been injurious to any Man in his Office, by extorting more than was due, he would restore to him fourfold.
So that Zacchaeus Here promises, that if he had been injurious to any Man in his Office, by extorting more than was due, he would restore to him fourfold.
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Suppose he reserved a thousand or two to himself, then at the rate of restoring fourfold, not above a thousand can be injuriously got, that is about a Penny in the Shilling.
Suppose he reserved a thousand or two to himself, then At the rate of restoring fourfold, not above a thousand can be injuriously god, that is about a Penny in the Shilling.
I am afraid that now a-days there are few such moderate Oppressors: nay, it is possible the proportion of his Estate injuriously got might be much less:
I am afraid that now adais there Are few such moderate Oppressors's: nay, it is possible the proportion of his Estate injuriously god might be much less:
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The Observation I shall make from hence is this, That Restitution and Satisfaction for the Injuries we have done to others, is a proper and genuine Effect of true Repentance.
The Observation I shall make from hence is this, That Restitution and Satisfaction for the Injuries we have done to Others, is a proper and genuine Effect of true Repentance.
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but because there is the same Reason why Restitution should be made for all other Injuries, I think I may without any force or violence to my Text, very well make it the Foundation of a more general Discourse concerning Restitution.
but Because there is the same Reason why Restitution should be made for all other Injuries, I think I may without any force or violence to my Text, very well make it the Foundation of a more general Discourse Concerning Restitution.
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Secondly, Confirm the truth of the Proposition, by shewing the Necessity of it. Thirdly, Endeavour to perswade men to the discharge of this Necessary Duty.
Secondly, Confirm the truth of the Proposition, by showing the Necessity of it. Thirdly, Endeavour to persuade men to the discharge of this Necessary Duty.
II. The Latitude or Extent of the Object, as I may call it, or the Matter about which it is conversant. III. The Manner how it is to be done. IV. The Measure of it.
II The Latitude or Extent of the Object, as I may call it, or the Matter about which it is conversant. III. The Manner how it is to be done. IV. The Measure of it.
V. The Persons who are bound to make Restitution; and to whom it is to be made. VI. The time in which it is to be done. VII. The Order of doing it, where more are injured, and Restitution cannot be made at once to all. I.
V. The Persons who Are bound to make Restitution; and to whom it is to be made. VI. The time in which it is to be done. VII. The Order of doing it, where more Are injured, and Restitution cannot be made At once to all. I.
And these Injuries are done either by fraud and cunning, or by violence and oppression; either by over-reaching another Man in Wit, or over-bearing him by Power.
And these Injuries Are done either by fraud and cunning, or by violence and oppression; either by overreaching Another Man in Wit, or overbearing him by Power.
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If by cunning, or by violence, or by false Testimony or Accusation, thou hast hinder'd a Man of any Benefit, which otherwise would have come to him, thou art bound to Restitution.
If by cunning, or by violence, or by false Testimony or Accusation, thou hast hindered a Man of any Benefit, which otherwise would have come to him, thou art bound to Restitution.
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If by thy Power or Interest, by thy knowledge in the Law, or skill in Business, thou hast directly and avowedly helped and assisted another to do Injustice to his Neighbour, thou art bound to Restitution;
If by thy Power or Interest, by thy knowledge in the Law, or skill in Business, thou hast directly and avowedly helped and assisted Another to do Injustice to his Neighbour, thou art bound to Restitution;
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thou art bound to make Reparation for these Injuries, to restore that which thou hast borrowed, to return the pledge which thou hast wrongfully kept, to release unconscionable Forfeitures, to pay debts, to make satisfaction for frauds and cheats, to take off all unjust invasions and surprizals of Estates:
thou art bound to make Reparation for these Injuries, to restore that which thou hast borrowed, to return the pledge which thou hast wrongfully kept, to release unconscionable Forfeitures, to pay debts, to make satisfaction for frauds and cheats, to take off all unjust invasions and surprisals of Estates:
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and unless thou heartily repent of thy Crime, the Injury still lies at thy Door, and in God's account thou art as guilty as if no Restitution had been made.
and unless thou heartily Repent of thy Crime, the Injury still lies At thy Door, and in God's account thou art as guilty as if no Restitution had been made.
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or by neglect of our Duty towards them, we are so far, as becomes the Relation we stand in to them, to make acknowledgement of our fault, to endeavour by our Instruction and Counsel to reclaim them from those Sins which we led them into,
or by neglect of our Duty towards them, we Are so Far, as becomes the Relation we stand in to them, to make acknowledgement of our fault, to endeavour by our Instruction and Counsel to reclaim them from those Sins which we led them into,
If thou hast defrauded and injured any Man in his good Name, thou art obliged to make him a Compensation, by acknowledgment of thy fault, by a studious vindication of him,
If thou hast defrauded and injured any Man in his good Name, thou art obliged to make him a Compensation, by acknowledgment of thy fault, by a studious vindication of him,
and it is seldom seen that those wounds which are given to mens Reputation are perfectly healed) I say if the injury be irreparable, especially if it prove really prejudicial to a Man in his Calling and Civil Interest;
and it is seldom seen that those wounds which Are given to men's Reputation Are perfectly healed) I say if the injury be irreparable, especially if it prove really prejudicial to a Man in his Calling and Civil Interest;
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and the rather, because the Reason and Equity of humane Laws hath thought fit to assign this way of Satisfaction in many Cases upon Actions of Scandal and Defamation.
and the rather, Because the Reason and Equity of humane Laws hath Thought fit to assign this Way of Satisfaction in many Cases upon Actions of Scandal and Defamation.
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So likewise, if thou hast wounded a Man, thou art bound to pay the Cure, to repair to him and his Relations the Disability for his Calling and his way of Livelyhood and Subsistance, which he hath contracted by thy injury.
So likewise, if thou hast wounded a Man, thou art bound to pay the Cure, to repair to him and his Relations the Disability for his Calling and his Way of Livelihood and Subsistence, which he hath contracted by thy injury.
IV. As to the Measure and Proportion of the Restitution we are to make. Zacheus here offers fourfold, which was much beyond what any Law required in like Cases.
IV. As to the Measure and Proportion of the Restitution we Are to make. Zacchaeus Here offers fourfold, which was much beyond what any Law required in like Cases.
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and it be hurt or die, the owner thereof not being with it, he shall surely make it good, Ver. 14. But for all manner of trespasses by way of theft, whether it be for Ox,
and it be hurt or die, the owner thereof not being with it, he shall surely make it good, Ver. 14. But for all manner of Trespasses by Way of theft, whither it be for Ox,
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for Ass, for Sheep, for Rayment, or for any manner of lost thing, which another challengeth to be his, He whom the Judge shall condemn, shall pay double to his Neighbour, Ver. 9. that is,
for Ass, for Sheep, for Raiment, or for any manner of lost thing, which Another Challengeth to be his, He whom the Judge shall condemn, shall pay double to his Neighbour, Ver. 9. that is,
and partly because when they were once kill'd or alienated, a Man could not without great trouble and difficulty make Discovery, which hazard of not discovering seems to be accounted for in the Restitution:
and partly Because when they were once killed or alienated, a Man could not without great trouble and difficulty make Discovery, which hazard of not discovering seems to be accounted for in the Restitution:
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So that the highest proportion was a fourth or fifth part, and that only in the particular Case of Sheep or Oxen stolen away, and kill'd or alienated afterwards.
So that the highest proportion was a fourth or fifth part, and that only in the particular Case of Sheep or Oxen stolen away, and killed or alienated afterwards.
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Indeed Solomon speaks of a sevenfold Restitution, Prov. 6.31. Where he saith, If a thief be found, he shall restore sevenfold, even all the substance of his House ;
Indeed Solomon speaks of a sevenfold Restitution, Curae 6.31. Where he Says, If a thief be found, he shall restore sevenfold, even all the substance of his House;
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but to testifie the truth of his Repentance, and his hearty Sorrow for the injuries he had done, he punisheth himself beyond what the Law would have done.
but to testify the truth of his Repentance, and his hearty Sorrow for the injuries he had done, he Punisheth himself beyond what the Law would have done.
2. We are bound to restore the thing, with the natural increase of it, that is, to satisfie for the loss sustained in the mean time, and the gain hinder'd.
2. We Are bound to restore the thing, with the natural increase of it, that is, to satisfy for the loss sustained in the mean time, and the gain hindered.
3. Where the thing cannot be restored, and the value of it is not certain, we are to give reasonable Satisfaction, that is, according to a middle estimation;
3. Where the thing cannot be restored, and the valve of it is not certain, we Are to give reasonable Satisfaction, that is, according to a middle estimation;
So Zacheus does here, Half of my Estate I give to the Poor, and if I have taken any thing, &c. V. The Persons who are concern'd in Restitution. And here I shall consider,
So Zacchaeus does Here, Half of my Estate I give to the Poor, and if I have taken any thing, etc. V. The Persons who Are concerned in Restitution. And Here I shall Consider,
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But for the clearer stating of this, I shall lay down several Propositions, which may serve to resolve a great many Cases, that may be put concerning Persons obliged to make Restitution.
But for the clearer stating of this, I shall lay down several Propositions, which may serve to resolve a great many Cases, that may be put Concerning Persons obliged to make Restitution.
4. If the Injury be done by more, who do unequally concur to the doing of it, he that is Principal is chiefly and principally bound to make Satisfaction:
4. If the Injury be done by more, who do unequally concur to the doing of it, he that is Principal is chiefly and principally bound to make Satisfaction:
tho' in strict Justice a Man be not bound to make Compensation for them, for that would be endless, & infinitum in lege repudiatur, No Law can take notice of that which is infinite and endless ;
though in strict justice a Man be not bound to make Compensation for them, for that would be endless, & infinitum in lege repudiatur, No Law can take notice of that which is infinite and endless;
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for quae exitum non habent habentur pro impossibilibus, Those things which have no end, to which no bounds can be set, are esteemed among things impossible, to which no Man can be obliged:
for Quae exitum non habent habentur Pro impossibilibus, Those things which have no end, to which no bounds can be Set, Are esteemed among things impossible, to which no Man can be obliged:
And for the same Reason, it is very Noble and Christian, for the Son and Heir of an unjust Father, to make some Reparation for his Father's injuries by Restitution,
And for the same Reason, it is very Noble and Christian, for the Son and Heir of an unjust Father, to make Some Reparation for his Father's injuries by Restitution,
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And in this Case the Obligation is greater, because by this means a Man does not only do what in him lies, to cut off the curse, which by his Father's oppression and injustice is intail'd upon the Family and Estate:
And in this Case the Obligation is greater, Because by this means a Man does not only do what in him lies, to Cut off the curse, which by his Father's oppression and injustice is intailed upon the Family and Estate:
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if I cannot restore it to the Party himself, I ought in all Reason to place it there, where I may most reasonably presume the Party injur'd would have bestowed his Estate,
if I cannot restore it to the Party himself, I ought in all Reason to place it there, where I may most reasonably presume the Party injured would have bestowed his Estate,
And by the same Reason that I am bound thus to restore the part of his Estate which I have injuriously taken or detained from him, I am likewise obliged to give Satisfaction to the same Person for any other injury:
And by the same Reason that I am bound thus to restore the part of his Estate which I have injuriously taken or detained from him, I am likewise obliged to give Satisfaction to the same Person for any other injury:
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for to whomsoever I would pay a debt due to one that is deceased, to the same Person I ought to give Satisfaction for other injuries, by which a debt is,
for to whomsoever I would pay a debt due to one that is deceased, to the same Person I ought to give Satisfaction for other injuries, by which a debt is,
3. If the Party injured be not certainly known, or have no near Relations known to me, in that Case I think it very adviseable to give so much to the Poor, or to some Charitable use:
3. If the Party injured be not Certainly known, or have no near Relations known to me, in that Case I think it very Advisable to give so much to the Poor, or to Some Charitable use:
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or if the Party injured be not capable of proper Satisfaction, as sometimes it is a Community and Body of men that we have injured, in this Case it is proper to repair the injuries to Communities or Bodies of men, by equivalent good Offices,
or if the Party injured be not capable of proper Satisfaction, as sometime it is a Community and Body of men that we have injured, in this Case it is proper to repair the injuries to Communities or Bodies of men, by equivalent good Offices,
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or by some publick good Work, which may be of common Benefit and Advantage. This is the Fifth thing I proposed to speak to, the Persons concern'd in Restitution;
or by Some public good Work, which may be of Common Benefit and Advantage. This is the Fifth thing I proposed to speak to, the Persons concerned in Restitution;
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In treating of the Nature of Restitution, I have consider'd, I. The Act. II. The Extent of it. III. The Manner how it is to be perform'd. IV. The Measure of it.
In treating of the Nature of Restitution, I have considered, I. The Act. II The Extent of it. III. The Manner how it is to be performed. IV. The Measure of it.
V. The Persons who are to make Restitution; and the Persons to whom Restitution is to be made. I now proceed to consider, VI. The time when Restitution is to be made.
V. The Persons who Are to make Restitution; and the Persons to whom Restitution is to be made. I now proceed to Consider, VI. The time when Restitution is to be made.
and he who did not do what he was resolved to do, when he had an opportunity and ability of doing it, is justly presumed to have let fall his Resolution.
and he who did not do what he was resolved to do, when he had an opportunity and ability of doing it, is justly presumed to have let fallen his Resolution.
Therefore let no Man presume upon his good Intention and Resolution in this kind; for they are only acceptable to God, so far as they are sincere and real;
Therefore let no Man presume upon his good Intention and Resolution in this kind; for they Are only acceptable to God, so Far as they Are sincere and real;
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than Injustice and Oppression, Deceit and Fraud. God many times takes such Causes into his more immediate cognizance, 2 Thess. 4.4. Let no Man deceive or go beyond his Brother in any thing:
than Injustice and Oppression, Deceit and Fraud. God many times Takes such Causes into his more immediate cognizance, 2 Thess 4.4. Let no Man deceive or go beyond his Brother in any thing:
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and threatens that he shall not live out half his days. And God by the Prophet, Mal. 3.5. tells us, that He will be a swift witness against the oppressors.
and threatens that he shall not live out half his days. And God by the Prophet, Malachi 3.5. tells us, that He will be a swift witness against the Oppressors's.
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And if God be so swift to take vengeance upon such Persons, surely then they are concerned to be very quick and speedy in making Satisfaction for their injuries and oppressions,
And if God be so swift to take vengeance upon such Persons, surely then they Are concerned to be very quick and speedy in making Satisfaction for their injuries and oppressions,
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then they begin to consider the difficulty of being saved, and to fear that it will be impossible for them ever to enter in at the strait Gate, thus laden with the spoils of violence and deceit;
then they begin to Consider the difficulty of being saved, and to Fear that it will be impossible for them ever to enter in At the strait Gate, thus laden with the spoils of violence and deceit;
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ten to one but if they can find out any trick and evasion in Law, either to delay or avoid the doing of it, it shall either never be done, or very slowly.
ten to one but if they can find out any trick and evasion in Law, either to Delay or avoid the doing of it, it shall either never be done, or very slowly.
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that is, how far this Duty of Restitution is to look backward, and whether it doth not expire by tr•ct of time? For answer to this, I shall lay down these Proportions.
that is, how Far this Duty of Restitution is to look backward, and whither it does not expire by tr•ct of time? For answer to this, I shall lay down these Proportions.
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1. At what distance of time soever the Law would in the Case make Reparation and give Satisfaction, we are undoubtedly bound in Conscience voluntarily to give it. I deliver this generally;
1. At what distance of time soever the Law would in the Case make Reparation and give Satisfaction, we Are undoubtedly bound in Conscience voluntarily to give it. I deliver this generally;
2. In Cases where the Law hath not determined the time, we may do well to observe a proportion to what the Law hath determined in other Cases, which come nearest our own Case.
2. In Cases where the Law hath not determined the time, we may do well to observe a proportion to what the Law hath determined in other Cases, which come nearest our own Case.
and where a Man may reasonably be presumed to have parted with his right to another, the Obligation to Restitution ceaseth and the right of claiming it.
and where a Man may reasonably be presumed to have parted with his right to Another, the Obligation to Restitution ceases and the right of claiming it.
Now when a thing begins, haberi pro derelicto, that is, when a right may reasonably be presumed to be quitted and forsaken, cannot in general be determined:
Now when a thing begins, haberi Pro derelicto, that is, when a right may reasonably be presumed to be quit and forsaken, cannot in general be determined:
yet by accident, and in compliance with the necessity of things, length of time may give a right to that which was at first injuriously possest. Judg. 11.26.
yet by accident, and in compliance with the necessity of things, length of time may give a right to that which was At First injuriously possessed. Judges 11.26.
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Because no certain Rule can be given, which will reach all Cases, I will only say this in general, that it is reasonable first to make Reparation for the oldest and greatest injuries;
Because no certain Rule can be given, which will reach all Cases, I will only say this in general, that it is reasonable First to make Reparation for the oldest and greatest injuries;
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Second place, To confirm the truth of the Proposition, That to make Restitution and Satisfaction to those whom we have injured, is a proper and necessary Fruit of a true Repentance.
Second place, To confirm the truth of the Proposition, That to make Restitution and Satisfaction to those whom we have injured, is a proper and necessary Fruit of a true Repentance.
and such are all those, the effect whereof redounds to the prejudice of other men: such are fraud and oppression, and all other Sins whereby others are injured.
and such Are all those, the Effect whereof redounds to the prejudice of other men: such Are fraud and oppression, and all other Sins whereby Others Are injured.
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So that our Obligation to Restitution is founded in the immutable and indispensable Law of Nature, which is To do that to another, which we would have another do to us.
So that our Obligation to Restitution is founded in the immutable and indispensable Law of Nature, which is To do that to Another, which we would have Another doe to us.
for if it be a Sin to take that which is another Man's from him by fraud or violence, it is the same continued and virtually repeated, to detain and keep it from him;
for if it be a since to take that which is Another Man's from him by fraud or violence, it is the same continued and virtually repeated, to detain and keep it from him;
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Therefore the King and the Princes, after all the external solemnity of fasting, and sackeloth, and crying mightily, they decree that Every one should turn from the evil of his ways,
Therefore the King and the Princes, After all the external solemnity of fasting, and Sackcloth, and crying mightily, they Decree that Every one should turn from the evil of his ways,
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so Grot. upon the place, That he empty his hands of the spoils of rapine and oppression, that is, that he make Restitution, without which there can be no Repentance :
so Grot. upon the place, That he empty his hands of the spoils of rapine and oppression, that is, that he make Restitution, without which there can be no Repentance:
And elsewhere we find, that God speaks with great Indignation of the most solemn Repentance, which is not accompanied with this Fruit, Isa. 58.3, 4, 5, 6. The People tell God how they had fasted and afflicted their Soul,
And elsewhere we find, that God speaks with great Indignation of the most solemn Repentance, which is not accompanied with this Fruit, Isaiah 58.3, 4, 5, 6. The People tell God how they had fasted and afflicted their Soul,
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but God despiseth all this, because it was not accompanied with this Fruit of Repentance, Is it such a fast as I have chosen ? &c. There is so much of natural Justice and Equity in Restitution,
but God despises all this, Because it was not accompanied with this Fruit of Repentance, Is it such a fast as I have chosen? etc. There is so much of natural justice and Equity in Restitution,
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now that these are usually more powerful, is evident, in that the Lusts and Interests of men do so frequently byass and draw them to do things contrary to Reason and Conscience.
now that these Are usually more powerful, is evident, in that the Lustiest and Interests of men do so frequently bias and draw them to do things contrary to Reason and Conscience.
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When we perswade men to be just, and to make Restitution to those whom they have injur'd, 'tis true we have not to contend with the Lusts of men, with any corrupt and vicious Inclination of Nature.
When we persuade men to be just, and to make Restitution to those whom they have injured, it's true we have not to contend with the Lustiest of men, with any corrupt and vicious Inclination of Nature.
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but there's nothing in any Man's natural Temper and Disposition that inclines him to be unjust, no Man's Complexion doth particularly dispose him to lie or steal, to defraud his Neighbour,
but there's nothing in any Man's natural Temper and Disposition that inclines him to be unjust, no Man's Complexion does particularly dispose him to lie or steal, to defraud his Neighbour,
If it be so hard for them to restore that which is another Man's, is it not much harder for him whom thou hast injured, to lose that which is his own? Make it thine own Case;
If it be so hard for them to restore that which is Another Man's, is it not much harder for him whom thou hast injured, to loose that which is his own? Make it thine own Case;
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therefore the best Argument that I can use will be to satisfie men, that upon a true and just account, it is not so much their Interest, to retain what they have unjustly got, as to make Restitution.
Therefore the best Argument that I can use will be to satisfy men, that upon a true and just account, it is not so much their Interest, to retain what they have unjustly god, as to make Restitution.
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And this I shall do by shewing men, that to make Restitution is their true Interest, both in respect of themselves, and of their Posterity. I. In respect of themselves.
And this I shall do by showing men, that to make Restitution is their true Interest, both in respect of themselves, and of their Posterity. I In respect of themselves.
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Hear how God threatens to blast Estates unjustly gotten, Job 20.12, &c. concluding with these words, This is the portion of a wicked Man, that is, of an unjust Man, Jer. 17.11.
Hear how God threatens to blast Estates unjustly got, Job 20.12, etc. concluding with these words, This is the portion of a wicked Man, that is, of an unjust Man, Jer. 17.11.
The Spirit of God tells us this from the Observation of the wisest men, Psal. 37.16. A little that a righteous Man hath, is better than the riches of many wicked. Prov. 16.8. Better is a little with righteousness, than great Revenues without Right.
The Spirit of God tells us this from the Observation of the Wisest men, Psalm 37.16. A little that a righteous Man hath, is better than the riches of many wicked. Curae 16.8. Better is a little with righteousness, than great Revenues without Right.
There's nothing that relates to our Duty, that a Man can know with greater certainty than this, that Injustice is a Sin. And as it is a Sin most against knowledge,
There's nothing that relates to our Duty, that a Man can know with greater certainty than this, that Injustice is a Sin. And as it is a since most against knowledge,
but no Man is inclined by his Temper and Constitution, to Fraud and Oppression; and the less there is of Nature in any Sin, there's the less of Necessity,
but no Man is inclined by his Temper and Constitution, to Fraud and Oppression; and the less there is of Nature in any since, there's the less of Necessity,
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so that if thou have any regard to the Interest of thine own Peace, if that be considerable to thee, which to wise men is the most valuable thing in the World, do not for a little wealth continue in those Sins, which will create perpetual disturbance to thee,
so that if thou have any regard to the Interest of thine own Peace, if that be considerable to thee, which to wise men is the most valuable thing in the World, do not for a little wealth continue in those Sins, which will create perpetual disturbance to thee,
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and ye know that no murderer hath eternal Life abiding in him, 1 John 3.15. Rom. 1.18. The wrath of God is revealed from Heaven, against all ungoldliness and unrighteousness of men.
and you know that no murderer hath Eternal Life abiding in him, 1 John 3.15. Rom. 1.18. The wrath of God is revealed from Heaven, against all ungoldliness and unrighteousness of men.
God many times suffers an Estate got by oppression to prosper for a little while: but there is a curse attends it, which descends upon the Estate like an incumbrance;
God many times suffers an Estate god by oppression to prosper for a little while: but there is a curse attends it, which descends upon the Estate like an encumbrance;
Hab. 2.9, 10, 11. Wo to him that coveteth an evil covetousness, or gaineth an evil gain to his House, &c. Thou thoughtest to raise thy Family by those ways;
Hab. 2.9, 10, 11. Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness, or gains an evil gain to his House, etc. Thou thoughtest to raise thy Family by those ways;
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As then you would not transmit a Curse to your Children, and devolve Misery upon your Family, free your Estates from the burden and weight of what is other mens,
As then you would not transmit a Curse to your Children, and devolve Misery upon your Family, free your Estates from the burden and weight of what is other Mens,
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lest by God's just Judgment and secret Providence, that little which you injuriously detain from others, carry away your whole Estate to them and their Family.
lest by God's just Judgement and secret Providence, that little which you injuriously detain from Others, carry away your Whole Estate to them and their Family.
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Having now endeavoured to satisfie men, that it is their truest Interest, to make Restitution for the injuries they have done to others, it remains only that I should answer an Objection or two, which men are apt to make against this Duty.
Having now endeavoured to satisfy men, that it is their Truest Interest, to make Restitution for the injuries they have done to Others, it remains only that I should answer an Objection or two, which men Are apt to make against this Duty.
than to continue in the Sin. I shall only add, that, as our Saviour reasons in another Case, It is profitable for thee, that one of thy members should perish, rather than that thy whole Body should be cast into Hell :
than to continue in the Sin. I shall only add, that, as our Saviour Reasons in Another Case, It is profitable for thee, that one of thy members should perish, rather than that thy Whole Body should be cast into Hell:
'tis true likewise here, it is profitable for thee, that thou shouldst go a Beggar to Heaven, rather than that thou shouldst go to Hell, laden with the spoils and Guilt of Rapine and Injustice.
it's true likewise Here, it is profitable for thee, that thou Shouldst go a Beggar to Heaven, rather than that thou Shouldst go to Hell, laden with the spoils and Gilded of Rapine and Injustice.
but if the Gospel remit of this rigor, and do not allow Christians to challange it, we should voluntarily do in effect that which they were forced to, that is, we should use our best endeavours and diligence to put our selves into a Condition of making Satisfaction;
but if the Gospel remit of this rigor, and do not allow Christians to challange it, we should voluntarily do in Effect that which they were forced to, that is, we should use our best endeavours and diligence to put our selves into a Condition of making Satisfaction;
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therefore to deal plainly, and to discharge my Conscience in this matter, I think such Persons do, notwithstanding the Composition, stand obliged in Equity and Conscience for the whole debt,
Therefore to deal plainly, and to discharge my Conscience in this matter, I think such Persons do, notwithstanding the Composition, stand obliged in Equity and Conscience for the Whole debt,
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My Reason is, because, tho' they be discharged in Law, yet the Law does not intend to take off the Obligation of Conscience or Equity, which they are under;
My Reason is, Because, though they be discharged in Law, yet the Law does not intend to take off the Obligation of Conscience or Equity, which they Are under;
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for if he were still liable for the rest, he would continually be obnoxious to Imprisonment, which would render him incapable of following his calling;
for if he were still liable for the rest, he would continually be obnoxious to Imprisonment, which would render him incapable of following his calling;
for who would trust a Man with any thing, who is liable every moment to have it taken from him? So that the Reason of this plenary discharge is this, that men, who are otherwise hopeful,
for who would trust a Man with any thing, who is liable every moment to have it taken from him? So that the Reason of this plenary discharge is this, that men, who Are otherwise hopeful,
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and in a fair probability of recovering themselves, may not be render'd incapable of getting an Estate afterwards, whereby they may support themselves, and discharge their debts.
and in a fair probability of recovering themselves, may not be rendered incapable of getting an Estate afterwards, whereby they may support themselves, and discharge their debts.
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but it is in all Reason to be supposed, that the Creditors did not intend to take off the Obligation of Equity and Conscience, only to put the Man into a Condition of doing somthing towards the enabling him to discharge his debt.
but it is in all Reason to be supposed, that the Creditors did not intend to take off the Obligation of Equity and Conscience, only to put the Man into a Condition of doing something towards the enabling him to discharge his debt.
and why a legal discharge, given him on purpose for this Reason among others, to put him into a capacity of recovering himself and giving full Satisfaction, should be so interpreted,
and why a Legal discharge, given him on purpose for this Reason among Others, to put him into a capacity of recovering himself and giving full Satisfaction, should be so interpreted,
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SERMON XIV. The Usefulness of Consideration, in order to Repentance. DEUT. XXXII. 29. O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
SERMON XIV. The Usefulness of Consideration, in order to Repentance. DEUTERONOMY. XXXII. 29. O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would Consider their latter end!
THIS Chapter is call'd Moses his Song, in which he briefly recounts the various Providences of God toward the People of Israel, and the froward Carriage of that People towards him.
THIS Chapter is called Moses his Song, in which he briefly recounts the various Providences of God towards the People of Israel, and the froward Carriage of that People towards him.
and had by a signal Care and Providence conducted them all that tedious Journey, for the space of fourty years in the Wilderness, till he had brought them to the promised Land, which they had now begun to take Possession of.
and had by a signal Care and Providence conducted them all that tedious Journey, for the Molle of fourty Years in the Wilderness, till he had brought them to the promised Land, which they had now begun to take Possession of.
And then he foretels, how they would behave themselves after all this mercy and kindness God had shewn to them, ver. 15. Jesurun waxed fat, and kicked,
And then he foretells, how they would behave themselves After all this mercy and kindness God had shown to them, ver. 15. Jeshurun waxed fat, and Kicked,
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Upon this he tells them, God would be extremely displeased with them, and would multiply his Judgments upon them, ver. 19, 20. When the Lord saw it, he abhorred them,
Upon this he tells them, God would be extremely displeased with them, and would multiply his Judgments upon them, ver. 19, 20. When the Lord saw it, he abhorred them,
nay, he declares he would have utterly consumed them, but that he was loth to give occasion of so much Triumph to his and their Enemies, ver. 26, 27. I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men;
nay, he declares he would have utterly consumed them, but that he was loath to give occasion of so much Triumph to his and their Enemies, ver. 26, 27. I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men;
And in the conclusion of all, he represents God as it were breaking out into this vehement and affectionate Wish, O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end !
And in the conclusion of all, he represents God as it were breaking out into this vehement and affectionate Wish, Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would Consider their latter end!
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That is, the sad consequences of these their Provocations, that by the Consideration thereof, they might prevent all those Evils and Calamities, by turning from those Sins which would unavoidably bring them upon them.
That is, the sad consequences of these their Provocations, that by the Consideration thereof, they might prevent all those Evils and Calamities, by turning from those Sins which would avoidable bring them upon them.
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and what will follow upon them. And therefore wisdom is here described by the Consideration of our latter end. III. That this is an excellent means to prevent that Misery, which will otherwise befall us.
and what will follow upon them. And Therefore Wisdom is Here described by the Consideration of our latter end. III. That this is an excellent means to prevent that Misery, which will otherwise befall us.
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why will ye die, O House of Israel? Ye will not come unto me, that ye might have life, says our Blessed Saviour, with great trouble to see men so obstinately set against their own Happiness;
why will you die, Oh House of Israel? You will not come unto me, that you might have life, Says our Blessed Saviour, with great trouble to see men so obstinately Set against their own Happiness;
And to satisfie us yet farther, that it is his real desire, by our obedience to his Laws, to prevent our Ruine, God does frequently in Scripture put on the Passions of men,
And to satisfy us yet farther, that it is his real desire, by our Obedience to his Laws, to prevent our Ruin, God does frequently in Scripture put on the Passion of men,
when our blessed Saviour wept over Jerusalem, how passionately does he wish, that She had known in that her day, the things which belonged to her Peace!
when our blessed Saviour wept over Jerusalem, how passionately does he wish, that She had known in that her day, the things which belonged to her Peace!
If any now ask, why then are not all men Happy? Why do they not escape Ruin and Destruction? And particularly why the People of Israel, for whom God here makes this wish, did not escape those Judgments which were threatned;
If any now ask, why then Are not all men Happy? Why do they not escape Ruin and Destruction? And particularly why the People of Israel, for whom God Here makes this wish, did not escape those Judgments which were threatened;
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the Prophet shall answer for me, Hos. 13.9. O Israel! thou hast destroyed thy self. And David, Psal. 81.11. My people would not hearken to my voice, Israel would none of me. And our Blessed Saviour, Matth. 23.37.
the Prophet shall answer for me, Hos. 13.9. Oh Israel! thou hast destroyed thy self. And David, Psalm 81.11. My people would not harken to my voice, Israel would none of me. And our Blessed Saviour, Matthew 23.37.
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How often would I have gathered thee, as a Hen gathereth her Chickens under her wings, and ye would not! And John 5.40. Ye will not come unto me, that ye might have life.
How often would I have gathered thee, as a Hen gathereth her Chickens under her wings, and you would not! And John 5.40. You will not come unto me, that you might have life.
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if they will receive the grace of God in vain, and resist his blessed Sptrit, and reject the counsel of God against themselves, God hath not in this Case engaged himself to provide any remedy against the obstinacy and perverseness of men,
if they will receive the grace of God in vain, and resist his blessed Spirit, and reject the counsel of God against themselves, God hath not in this Case engaged himself to provide any remedy against the obstinacy and perverseness of men,
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And if this be so, no Man hath reason to be discouraged from attempting and endeavouring his own Happiness, upon a jealousie and surmise that God hath by any fatal decree put a Bar to it from all eternity:
And if this be so, no Man hath reason to be discouraged from attempting and endeavouring his own Happiness, upon a jealousy and surmise that God hath by any fatal Decree put a Bar to it from all eternity:
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for if he had absolutely resolved to make the greatest part of Mankind miserable, without any respect to their Actions in this World, he would never have said, that He desires that all should be saved ;
for if he had absolutely resolved to make the greatest part of Mankind miserable, without any respect to their Actions in this World, he would never have said, that He Desires that all should be saved;
and there is no greater Agument of an imprudent Man, than to gratifie himself for the present in the doing of a thing, which will turn to his greater prejudice afterwards;
and there is no greater Argument of an imprudent Man, than to gratify himself for the present in the doing of a thing, which will turn to his greater prejudice afterwards;
For eternal Happiness or Misery depends upon the Actions of this present Life, and according as we behave our selves in this World, it will go well or ill with us for ever;
For Eternal Happiness or Misery depends upon the Actions of this present Life, and according as we behave our selves in this World, it will go well or ill with us for ever;
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so that this is a matter of vast importance, and deserves our most serious thoughts; and in matters of mighty consequence, a wise Man will take all things into Consideration,
so that this is a matter of vast importance, and deserves our most serious thoughts; and in matters of mighty consequence, a wise Man will take all things into Consideration,
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For this is true wisdom, to look to the end of things, and to think seriously before hand, what is likely to be the event of such an Action, of such a Course of Life:
For this is true Wisdom, to look to the end of things, and to think seriously before hand, what is likely to be the event of such an Actium, of such a Course of Life:
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And to any Man that consults the Law of his own Nature, or the will of God revealed in Scripture, nothing can be plainer than what will be the end of these several ways.
And to any Man that consults the Law of his own Nature, or the will of God revealed in Scripture, nothing can be plainer than what will be the end of these several ways.
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but honour and glory and peace to every Man that doth good, in the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to the Gospel.
but honour and glory and peace to every Man that does good, in the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by jesus christ, according to the Gospel.
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if the vicious and dissolute Man would but look about him, and consider how many have been ruined in that very way that he is in, how many lie slain and wounded in it ;
if the vicious and dissolute Man would but look about him, and Consider how many have been ruined in that very Way that he is in, how many lie slave and wounded in it;
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If men were wise, they would consider the consequence of their Actions, and upon Consideration would resolve upon that which they are convinc'd is best. I proceed to the III. Thing I propounded, which was, that Consideration of the consequence of our Actions, is an excellent means to prevent the mischiefs, which otherwise we should run into.
If men were wise, they would Consider the consequence of their Actions, and upon Consideration would resolve upon that which they Are convinced is best. I proceed to the III. Thing I propounded, which was, that Consideration of the consequence of our Actions, is an excellent means to prevent the mischiefs, which otherwise we should run into.
For how can any Man, who hath any love or regard for himself, any tenderness for his own Interest and Happiness, see Hell and Destruction before him, which,
For how can any Man, who hath any love or regard for himself, any tenderness for his own Interest and Happiness, see Hell and Destruction before him, which,
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if he hold on in his evil Course, will certainly swallow him up, and yet venture to go on in his Sins? Can any Man that plainly beholds Misery hastning towards him like an armed Man, and Destruction coming upon him as a whirl-wind, think himself unconcerned to prevent it and flie from it? The most dull and stupid Creatures will start back upon the sight of present danger.
if he hold on in his evil Course, will Certainly swallow him up, and yet venture to go on in his Sins? Can any Man that plainly beholds Misery hastening towards him like an armed Man, and Destruction coming upon him as a whirlwind, think himself unconcerned to prevent it and fly from it? The most dull and stupid Creatures will start back upon the sighed of present danger.
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and will any considerate Man, who hath calculated the dangerous events of Sin, and the dreadful effects of God's wrath upon sinners, go on to provoke the Lord to jealousie,
and will any considerate Man, who hath calculated the dangerous events of since, and the dreadful effects of God's wrath upon Sinners, go on to provoke the Lord to jealousy,
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Would any Man live in the Lusts of the flesh and of intemperance, or out of Covetousness defraud or oppress his Neighbour, did he seriously consider, that God is the avenger of such ;
Would any Man live in the Lustiest of the Flesh and of intemperance, or out of Covetousness defraud or oppress his Neighbour, did he seriously Consider, that God is the avenger of such;
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at last coming to his Father, who lay upon his Death-Bed, to beg his Blessing, his Father instead of upbraiding him with his bad Life and undutiful Carriage toward him, spake kindly to him,
At last coming to his Father, who lay upon his Death-Bed, to beg his Blessing, his Father instead of upbraiding him with his bad Life and undutiful Carriage towards him, spoke kindly to him,
wisely judging that if by any means he could but bring him to that, he would soon reform his Life and become a new Man. And the thing had its desired effect;
wisely judging that if by any means he could but bring him to that, he would soon reform his Life and become a new Man. And the thing had its desired Effect;
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They do not consider what Mischief and Inconvenience a wicked Life may plunge them into in this World, what Trouble and Disturbance it may give them when they come to die, what Horror and Confusion it may fill them withal when they are leaving this World,
They do not Consider what Mischief and Inconvenience a wicked Life may plunge them into in this World, what Trouble and Disturbance it may give them when they come to die, what Horror and Confusion it may fill them withal when they Are leaving this World,
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Did men ponder and lay to heart Death and Judgment, Heaven and Hell, and would they but let their thoughts dwell upon these things, it is not credible that the generality of men could lead such profane and impious, such lewd and dissolute, such secure and careless Lives as they do.
Did men ponder and lay to heart Death and Judgement, Heaven and Hell, and would they but let their thoughts dwell upon these things, it is not credible that the generality of men could led such profane and impious, such lewd and dissolute, such secure and careless Lives as they do.
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I must shortly die and leave this World, and then all the Pleasures and Enjoyments of it will be to me as if they had never been, only that the remembrance of them,
I must shortly die and leave this World, and then all the Pleasures and Enjoyments of it will be to me as if they had never been, only that the remembrance of them,
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after all Death will transmit me out of this World, into a quite different State and Scene of things, into the presence of that great and terrible, that inflexible and impartial Judge, who will render to every Man according to his works, and then all the evils which I have done in this Life, will rise up in Judgment against me,
After all Death will transmit me out of this World, into a quite different State and Scene of things, into the presence of that great and terrible, that inflexible and impartial Judge, who will render to every Man according to his works, and then all the evils which I have done in this Life, will rise up in Judgement against me,
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and all the Happiness which flows from it, and procure a dreadful sentence of unspeakable Misery and Torment to be past upon me, which I can never get reverst,
and all the Happiness which flows from it, and procure a dreadful sentence of unspeakable Misery and Torment to be passed upon me, which I can never get reversed,
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if men would but enter into the serious Consideration of these things, and pursue these thoughts to some Issue and Conclusion, they would take up other Resolutions;
if men would but enter into the serious Consideration of these things, and pursue these thoughts to Some Issue and Conclusion, they would take up other Resolutions;
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And here I might apply this Text, as God here does to the People of Israel, to the publick Condition of this Nation, which is not so very unlike to that of the People of Israel :
And Here I might apply this Text, as God Here does to the People of Israel, to the public Condition of this nation, which is not so very unlike to that of the People of Israel:
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for God seems to have chosen this Nation for his more peculiar People, and hath exercised a very particular Providence towards us, in conducting us through that Wilderness of Confusion, in which we have been wandring for the space of above forty years,
for God seems to have chosen this nation for his more peculiar People, and hath exercised a very particular Providence towards us, in conducting us through that Wilderness of Confusion, in which we have been wandering for the Molle of above forty Years,
and when things were come to the last extremity, and we seemed to stand upon the very brink of Ruin, Then (as it is said of the People of Israel, ver. 36. of this Chapter) God repented himself for his servants,
and when things were come to the last extremity, and we seemed to stand upon the very brink of Ruin, Then (as it is said of the People of Israel, ver. 36. of this Chapter) God repented himself for his Servants,
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and little esteemed the Rock of our Salvation, by which we have provoked the Lord to jealousie, and have as it were forc'd him to multiply his Judgments,
and little esteemed the Rock of our Salvation, by which we have provoked the Lord to jealousy, and have as it were forced him to multiply his Judgments,
that is, lest they should ascribe this just vengeance of God upon a sinful and unthankful Nation, to the goodness and righteousness of their own Cause,
that is, lest they should ascribe this just vengeance of God upon a sinful and unthankful nation, to the Goodness and righteousness of their own Cause,
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and to the favour and assistance of the Idols and false Gods whom they worship'd, to the Patronage and Aid of the Virgin Mary and the Saints, to whom, contrary to the Will and Command of the true God, they had offer'd up so many Prayers and Vows,
and to the favour and assistance of the Idols and false God's whom they worshipped, to the Patronage and Aid of the Virgae Marry and the Saints, to whom, contrary to the Will and Command of the true God, they had offered up so many Prayers and Vows,
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And we have been too like the People of Israel in other respects also, so sickle and inconstant, that after great deliverances we are apt presently to murmur and be discontented, to grow sick of our own Happiness,
And we have been too like the People of Israel in other respects also, so fickle and inconstant, that After great Deliverances we Are apt presently to murmur and be discontented, to grow sick of our own Happiness,
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so that God may complain of us, as he does of his People Israel, that nothing that he could do, would bring them to Consideration and make them better,
so that God may complain of us, as he does of his People Israel, that nothing that he could do, would bring them to Consideration and make them better,
And the wish that follows in the Text, is as seasonable for us as it was for them, O that they were wise, that they uaderstood this, that they would consider their latter end!
And the wish that follows in the Text, is as seasonable for us as it was for them, Oh that they were wise, that they uaderstood this, that they would Consider their latter end!
And by parity of Reason, this may likewise be applyed to particular Persons, and to perswade every one of us to a serious Consideration, of the final Issue and Consequence of our Actions.
And by parity of Reason, this may likewise be applied to particular Persons, and to persuade every one of us to a serious Consideration, of the final Issue and Consequence of our Actions.
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that is, consider it well, think of it again and again, ye that run on so furiously in a sinful Course, what the end and issue of these things will be.
that is, Consider it well, think of it again and again, you that run on so furiously in a sinful Course, what the end and issue of these things will be.
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If ye do not do this, you do not shew your selves men, you do not act like reasonable Creatures, to whom it is peculiar to propose to themselves some end and design of their Actions;
If you do not do this, you do not show your selves men, you do not act like reasonable Creatures, to whom it is peculiar to propose to themselves Some end and Design of their Actions;
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but rather like Brute Creatures, which have no understanding, and act only by a natural instinct, without any Consideration of the end of their Actions,
but rather like Brute Creatures, which have no understanding, and act only by a natural instinct, without any Consideration of the end of their Actions,
and all those dismal Consequences of a sinful Course, which God hath so plainly threatned, and our own Consciences do so much dread, will certainly overtake us at last;
and all those dismal Consequences of a sinful Course, which God hath so plainly threatened, and our own Consciences do so much dread, will Certainly overtake us At last;
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but if we will trifle away this day of God's Grace and Patience, if we will not consider and bethink our selves, there is another day that will certainly come, That great and terrible Day of the Lord, in which the Heavens shall pass away with a great noise,
but if we will trifle away this day of God's Grace and Patience, if we will not Consider and bethink our selves, there is Another day that will Certainly come, That great and terrible Day of the Lord, in which the Heavens shall pass away with a great noise,
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Seeing then all these things shall be, let us consider seriously what manner of Persons we ought to be in all holy Conversation and Godliness, waiting for and hastning unto the coming of the Day of God.
Seeing then all these things shall be, let us Consider seriously what manner of Persons we ought to be in all holy Conversation and Godliness, waiting for and hastening unto the coming of the Day of God.
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but with little or no success, which was the cause of his denouncing this terrible woe against them, ver. 20. Then began he to upbraid the Cities, wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not. Woe unto thee Chorazin, &c.
but with little or no success, which was the cause of his denouncing this terrible woe against them, ver. 20. Then began he to upbraid the Cities, wherein most of his mighty works were done, Because they repented not. Woe unto thee Chorazin, etc.
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In which words our Saviour declares the sad and miserable Condition of those two Cities, Chorazin and Bethsaida, which had neglected such an opportunity,
In which words our Saviour declares the sad and miserable Condition of those two Cities, Chorazin and Bethsaida, which had neglected such an opportunity,
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and resisted and withstood such means of Repentance, as would have effectually reclaimed the most wicked Cities and People that can be instanced in in any Age, Tyre and Sidon and Sodom ;
and resisted and withstood such means of Repentance, as would have effectually reclaimed the most wicked Cities and People that can be instanced in in any Age, Tyre and Sidon and Sodom;
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IV. How this assertion of our Saviour's, that Miracles would have converted Tyre and Sidon, is reconcileable with that other saying of his, Luke 16.31.
IV. How this assertion of our Saviour's, that Miracles would have converted Tyre and Sidon, is reconcilable with that other saying of his, Lycia 16.31.
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for they who deny sufficient Grace to accompany the outward Means of Repentance, and assert an irresistible degree of God's Grace necessary to Repentance, are forced to say, that our Saviour here speaks of a meer External Repentance:
for they who deny sufficient Grace to accompany the outward Means of Repentance, and assert an irresistible degree of God's Grace necessary to Repentance, Are forced to say, that our Saviour Here speaks of a mere External Repentance:
because if he spake of an inward and sincere Repentance, then it must be granted, that sufficient inward grace did accompany the Miracles that were wrought in Chorazin and Bethsaida, to bring men to Repentance;
Because if he spoke of an inward and sincere Repentance, then it must be granted, that sufficient inward grace did accompany the Miracles that were wrought in Chorazin and Bethsaida, to bring men to Repentance;
because what was afforded to them, would have brought Tyre and Sidon to Repentance. And that which would have effected a thing, cannot be denyed to be sufficient;
Because what was afforded to them, would have brought Tyre and Sidon to Repentance. And that which would have effected a thing, cannot be denied to be sufficient;
as Preaching and Miracles, must be granted to be sufficient to bring men to Repentance, without the inward Operation of God's Grace upon the Minds of Men;
as Preaching and Miracles, must be granted to be sufficient to bring men to Repentance, without the inward Operation of God's Grace upon the Minds of Men;
Again, if an irresistible degree of Grace be necessary to true Repentance, it is plain, Chorazin and Bethsaida had it not, because they did not repent;
Again, if an irresistible degree of Grace be necessary to true Repentance, it is plain, Chorazin and Bethsaida had it not, Because they did not Repent;
For our Saviour speaks of the same kind of Repentance, that he upbraided them with the want of in the verse before the Text. Then began he to upbraid the Cities wherein most of his mighty works were done,
For our Saviour speaks of the same kind of Repentance, that he upbraided them with the want of in the verse before the Text. Then began he to upbraid the Cities wherein most of his mighty works were done,
but not as excluding inward and real Repentance, but supposing it, as is evident from what is said in the next Verse, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of Judgment, than for you:
but not as excluding inward and real Repentance, but supposing it, as is evident from what is said in the next Verse, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon At the day of Judgement, than for you:
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so that the Repentance here spoken of cannot, without great violence to the scope and design of our Saviour's Argument, be understood only of an external shew and appearance of Repentance.
so that the Repentance Here spoken of cannot, without great violence to the scope and Design of our Saviour's Argument, be understood only of an external show and appearance of Repentance.
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II. The next difficulty to be cleared, is, in what Sense it is here said, that if the mighty works which were done by our Saviour among the Jews, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented.
II The next difficulty to be cleared, is, in what Sense it is Here said, that if the mighty works which were done by our Saviour among the jews, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented.
so here to aggravate the Impenitence of the Jews, our Saviour says, that they resisted those Means of Repentance, which one would think should almost have prevailed upon the greatest and most obdurate Sinners that ever were;
so Here to aggravate the Impenitence of the jews, our Saviour Says, that they resisted those Means of Repentance, which one would think should almost have prevailed upon the greatest and most obdurate Sinners that ever were;
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But there is no colour for this, if we consider that our Saviour Reasons from the Supposition of such a thing, that therefore the Case of Tyre and Sidon would really be more tolerable at the day of Judgment than theirs ;
But there is no colour for this, if we Consider that our Saviour Reasons from the Supposition of such a thing, that Therefore the Case of Tyre and Sidon would really be more tolerable At the day of Judgement than theirs;
Others perhaps understand the words too strictly, as if our Saviour had spoken according to what he certainly foreknew would have hapned to the People of Tyre and Sidon, if such Miracles had been wrought among them.
Others perhaps understand the words too strictly, as if our Saviour had spoken according to what he Certainly foreknew would have happened to the People of Tyre and Sidon, if such Miracles had been wrought among them.
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but yet I should rather chuse to undestand the words as spoken popularly, according to what in all humane appearance and probability would have hapned,
but yet I should rather choose to understand the words as spoken popularly, according to what in all humane appearance and probability would have happened,
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if such External Means of Repentance, accompanied with an ordinary Grace of God, had been afforded to them of Tyre and Sidon. And thus the old Latine Interpreter seems to have understood the next words, If the mighty works which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, NONLATINALPHABET, forte mansissent, it would perhaps have remained to this day, in all likelyhood it had continued till now.
if such External Means of Repentance, accompanied with an ordinary Grace of God, had been afforded to them of Tyre and Sidon. And thus the old Latin Interpreter seems to have understood the next words, If the mighty works which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom,, forte mansissent, it would perhaps have remained to this day, in all likelihood it had continued till now.
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Surely had I sent thee to them, they would have hearkned unto thee, that is, in all probability they would, there is little doubt to be made of the contrary.
Surely had I sent thee to them, they would have hearkened unto thee, that is, in all probability they would, there is little doubt to be made of the contrary.
And this is sufficient Foundation for our Saviour's reasoning afterwards, that it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of Judgment than for them.
And this is sufficient Foundation for our Saviour's reasoning afterwards, that it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of Judgement than for them.
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and kindly entertain'd St. Paul, when the Jews rejected them both. The III. Thing to be cleared, is, What is meant by long ago; They would have repented long ago.
and kindly entertained Saint Paul, when the jews rejected them both. The III. Thing to be cleared, is, What is meant by long ago; They would have repented long ago.
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but our Saviour seems to refer to those ancient Times long ago, when the Prophets denounced Judgments against Tyre and Sidon, particularly the Prophet Ezekiel, and to say, that if in those days the Preaching of that Prophet had been accompanied with such Miracles as our Saviour wrought in the Cities of Galilee, Tyre and Sidon would in those days have repented.
but our Saviour seems to refer to those ancient Times long ago, when the prophets denounced Judgments against Tyre and Sidon, particularly the Prophet Ezekielem, and to say, that if in those days the Preaching of that Prophet had been accompanied with such Miracles as our Saviour wrought in the Cities of Galilee, Tyre and Sidon would in those days have repented.
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The last and greatest difficulty of all is, How this assertion of our Saviour, that Miracles would have converted Tyre and Sidon, is reconcileable with that Discourse of our Saviour's, Luke 16. in the Parable of the rich Man and Lazarus, that Those who would not believe Moses and the Prophets, would not have been perswaded,
The last and greatest difficulty of all is, How this assertion of our Saviour, that Miracles would have converted Tyre and Sidon, is reconcilable with that Discourse of our Saviour's, Lycia 16. in the Parable of the rich Man and Lazarus, that Those who would not believe Moses and the prophets, would not have been persuaded,
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tho' one rose from the dead, he does not hereby weaken the force of Miracles, or their aptness to convince men and bring them to Repentance, but rather confirm it;
though one rose from the dead, he does not hereby weaken the force of Miracles, or their aptness to convince men and bring them to Repentance, but rather confirm it;
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because Moses and the Prophets had the attestation of many and great Miracles, and therefore there was no Reason to think, that they who would not believe the Writings and Doctrine of Moses and the Prophets, which had the Confirmation of so many Miracles,
Because Moses and the prophets had the attestation of many and great Miracles, and Therefore there was no Reason to think, that they who would not believe the Writings and Doctrine of Moses and the prophets, which had the Confirmation of so many Miracles,
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or however this might move and astonish them for the present, yet it was not likely that the Grace of God should concur with such an extraordinary Means, to render it effectual to their Conversion and Repentance, who had wilfully despised and obstinately rejected that which had a much greater Confirmation,
or however this might move and astonish them for the present, yet it was not likely that the Grace of God should concur with such an extraordinary Means, to render it effectual to their Conversion and Repentance, who had wilfully despised and obstinately rejected that which had a much greater Confirmation,
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and yet deny it elsewhere to be likely, that they who rejected a standing Revelation of God confirmed by Miracles, which call'd them to Repentance, would probably be brought to Repentance by a particular Miracle;
and yet deny it elsewhere to be likely, that they who rejected a standing Revelation of God confirmed by Miracles, which called them to Repentance, would probably be brought to Repentance by a particular Miracle;
otherwise their Impenitence had not been so Criminal and Inexcusable upon that account, That such mighty works had been done among them, as would probably have prevailed upon some of the worst People that had been in the World;
otherwise their Impenitence had not been so Criminal and Inexcusable upon that account, That such mighty works had been done among them, as would probably have prevailed upon Some of the worst People that had been in the World;
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for such were the Inhabitants of Tyre and Sidon, guilty of great Covetousness and Fraud, Pride and Luxury, the usual Sins of Places of great Traffick and Commerce;
for such were the Inhabitants of Tyre and Sidon, guilty of great Covetousness and Fraud, Pride and Luxury, the usual Sins of Places of great Traffic and Commerce;
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and yet our Saviour tells us, that the Miracles which he had wrought in the Cities of Israel, would in all probability have brought those great Sinners to Repentance;
and yet our Saviour tells us, that the Miracles which he had wrought in the Cities of Israel, would in all probability have brought those great Sinners to Repentance;
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It is great goodness in him to afford sufficient Means of Repentance to men, as he did to Tyre and Sidon, in calling them to Repentance by his Prophet;
It is great Goodness in him to afford sufficient Means of Repentance to men, as he did to Tyre and Sidon, in calling them to Repentance by his Prophet;
If Tyre and Sidon would have Repented, had such Miracles been wrought among them, as our Saviour wrought in Chorazin and Bethsaida, why were they not wrought, that they might have Repented? To which it is sufficient Answer to say, That God is not obliged to do all that is possible to be done, to reclaim men from their Sins;
If Tyre and Sidon would have Repented, had such Miracles been wrought among them, as our Saviour wrought in Chorazin and Bethsaida, why were they not wrought, that they might have Repented? To which it is sufficient Answer to say, That God is not obliged to do all that is possible to be done, to reclaim men from their Sins;
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but it is sufficient to vindicate the Justice and Goodness of God, that he is not wanting to us, in affording the Means necessary to reclaim us from our Sins,
but it is sufficient to vindicate the justice and goodness of God, that he is not wanting to us, in affording the Means necessary to reclaim us from our Sins,
I observe farther from our Saviour's Discourse, That the External Means of Repentance which God affords to men, do suppose an Inward Grace of God accompanying them, sufficiently enabling men to repent,
I observe farther from our Saviour's Discourse, That the External Means of Repentance which God affords to men, do suppose an Inward Grace of God accompanying them, sufficiently enabling men to Repent,
I say a sufficient Grace of God accompanying the outward Means of Repentance, till by our wilful and obstinate neglect and resistance and opposition of this Grace, we provoke God to withdraw it from the Means,
I say a sufficient Grace of God accompanying the outward Means of Repentance, till by our wilful and obstinate neglect and resistance and opposition of this Grace, we provoke God to withdraw it from the Means,
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But one of the most remarkable Examples of this extraordinary Grace of God, is St. Paul, who was violently stopt in his Course of persecuting the Christians,
But one of the most remarkable Examples of this extraordinary Grace of God, is Saint Paul, who was violently stopped in his Course of persecuting the Christians,
And of this miraculous and extraordinary Conversion, God himself gives this account, That he was a chosen Vessel unto him, to bear his name before the Gentiles,
And of this miraculous and extraordinary Conversion, God himself gives this account, That he was a chosen Vessel unto him, to bear his name before the Gentiles,
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For if an irresistible degree of Grace were always necessary to bring men to Repentance, there could be no difference between the Impenitence of Chorazin and Bethsaida, and of Tyre and Sidon. For according to this Doctrine of the Necessity of Irresistible Grace to the Conversion of every Man, it is evident, that Tyre and Sidon neither could,
For if an irresistible degree of Grace were always necessary to bring men to Repentance, there could be no difference between the Impenitence of Chorazin and Bethsaida, and of Tyre and Sidon. For according to this Doctrine of the Necessity of Irresistible Grace to the Conversion of every Man, it is evident, that Tyre and Sidon neither could,
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But then it is as plain on the contrary, that if Chorazin and Bethsaida had had the same irresistible degree of God's Grace, together with the outward Means of Repentance afforded to them, that they would have repented as certainly as Tyre and Sidon. Where then is the Reason of upbraiding the Impenitence of the one, more than of the other? Where the Aggravation of the one's Guilt above the other? Where the Justice of punishing the Impenitence of Chorazin and Bethsaida, more than theirs of Tyre and Sidon ? For upon this supposition, they must either have repented both alike,
But then it is as plain on the contrary, that if Chorazin and Bethsaida had had the same irresistible degree of God's Grace, together with the outward Means of Repentance afforded to them, that they would have repented as Certainly as Tyre and Sidon. Where then is the Reason of upbraiding the Impenitence of the one, more than of the other? Where the Aggravation of the one's Gilded above the other? Where the justice of punishing the Impenitence of Chorazin and Bethsaida, more than theirs of Tyre and Sidon? For upon this supposition, they must either have repented both alike,
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The sum of what I have said is this, That if no Man does, nor can repent, without such a degree of God's Grace as cannot be resisted, no Man's Repentance is commendable,
The sum of what I have said is this, That if no Man does, nor can Repent, without such a degree of God's Grace as cannot be resisted, no Man's Repentance is commendable,
and consequently shall have their Punishment, proportionable to the Opportunities and Means of Repentance, which those Persons have enjoyed and neglected.
and consequently shall have their Punishment, proportionable to the Opportunities and Means of Repentance, which those Persons have enjoyed and neglected.
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So that all those Means which God affords to us, of the Knowledge of our Duty, of Conviction of the Evil and Danger of a sinful Course, are so many helps and Motives to Repentance,
So that all those Means which God affords to us, of the Knowledge of our Duty, of Conviction of the Evil and Danger of a sinful Course, Are so many helps and Motives to Repentance,
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And last Observation, and which naturally follows from the former, is this, That the Case of those who are impenitent under the Gospel, is of all others the most dangerous,
And last Observation, and which naturally follows from the former, is this, That the Case of those who Are impenitent under the Gospel, is of all Others the most dangerous,
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For in truth there is no material difference between the Case of Chorazin and Bethsaida and Capernaum, and of our selves in this City and Nation, who enjoy the clear Light of the Gospel, with all the freedom,
For in truth there is no material difference between the Case of Chorazin and Bethsaida and Capernaum, and of our selves in this city and nation, who enjoy the clear Light of the Gospel, with all the freedom,
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The Mercies of God to this Nation have been very great, especially in bringing us out of that darkness and superstition, which covered this Western part of the World;
The mercies of God to this nation have been very great, especially in bringing us out of that darkness and Superstition, which covered this Western part of the World;
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yet we have the Doctrine which our Blessed Saviour preach'd, faithfully transmitted to us, and a credible Relation of the Miracles wrought for the Confirmation of that Doctrine,
yet we have the Doctrine which our Blessed Saviour preached, faithfully transmitted to us, and a credible Relation of the Miracles wrought for the Confirmation of that Doctrine,
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the speedy Propagation and wonderful success of this Doctrine in the World, by weak and inconsiderable Means, against all the Power and Opposition of the World;
the speedy Propagation and wondered success of this Doctrine in the World, by weak and inconsiderable Means, against all the Power and Opposition of the World;
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And which is a mighty Advantage to us, we are free from those Prejudices against the Person of our Saviour and his Doctrine, which the Jews, by the reverence which they bore to their Rulers and Teachers, were generally possest withal;
And which is a mighty Advantage to us, we Are free from those Prejudices against the Person of our Saviour and his Doctrine, which the jews, by the Reverence which they boar to their Rulers and Teachers, were generally possessed withal;
and if we believe it, as we all profess to do, we have all the Obligation and all the Arguments to Repentance, which the Jews could possibly have from the Miracles which they saw;
and if we believe it, as we all profess to do, we have all the Obligation and all the Arguments to Repentance, which the jews could possibly have from the Miracles which they saw;
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for they were Means of Repentance to them, no otherwise than as they brought them to the belief of our Saviour's Doctrine, which call'd them to Repentance.
for they were Means of Repentance to them, no otherwise than as they brought them to the belief of our Saviour's Doctrine, which called them to Repentance.
and we may be said with Capernaum, to be lifted up to Heaven, by the Enjoyment of the most excellent Means and Advantages of Salvation, that any People ever did, which if we neglect, and still continue wicked and impenitent under them, we may justly fear, that with them we shall be thrown down to Hell, and have our place in the lowest part of that dismal Dungeon,
and we may be said with Capernaum, to be lifted up to Heaven, by the Enjoyment of the most excellent Means and Advantages of Salvation, that any People ever did, which if we neglect, and still continue wicked and impenitent under them, we may justly Fear, that with them we shall be thrown down to Hell, and have our place in the lowest part of that dismal Dungeon,
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the same Natural Conscience, which accuseth thee of any Miscarriages, does oblige thee to be sorry for it, to turn from thy evil ways, and to break off thy Sins by Repentance.
the same Natural Conscience, which Accuseth thee of any Miscarriages, does oblige thee to be sorry for it, to turn from thy evil ways, and to break off thy Sins by Repentance.
and by how much this Duty of Repentance is more clearly revealed by our Blessed Saviour in the Gospel, by how much the Arguments which the Gospel useth to persuade Men,
and by how much this Duty of Repentance is more clearly revealed by our Blessed Saviour in the Gospel, by how much the Arguments which the Gospel uses to persuade Men,
Who can tell, if God will turn and repent, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we perish not? Jonah 3.8, 9. But if we, who have the clearest Discoveries,
Who can tell, if God will turn and Repent, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we perish not? Jonah 3.8, 9. But if we, who have the Clearest Discoveries,
and the highest Assurance of this, who profess to believe that God hath declared himself placable to all Mankind, that he is in Christ reconciling the World to himself, and that upon our Repentance he will not impute our Sins to us ;
and the highest Assurance of this, who profess to believe that God hath declared himself placable to all Mankind, that he is in christ reconciling the World to himself, and that upon our Repentance he will not impute our Sins to us;
if we, to whom the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven, against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of Men, and to whom Life and Immortality are brought to Light by the Gospel, if after all this, we still go on in any impenitent Course, what shall we be able to plead in excuse of our selves at that great day? The men of Nineveh shall rise up in Judgment against such an impenitent Generation, and Condemn it; because they repented upon the Terror of lighter threatnings,
if we, to whom the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven, against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of Men, and to whom Life and Immortality Are brought to Light by the Gospel, if After all this, we still go on in any impenitent Course, what shall we be able to plead in excuse of our selves At that great day? The men of Nineveh shall rise up in Judgement against such an impenitent Generation, and Condemn it; Because they repented upon the Terror of lighter threatenings,
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For if we remain impenitent, after all the Arguments which the Gospel, superadded to the Light of Nature, affords to us to bring us to Repentance, it shall not only be more tolerable for the men of Nineveh,
For if we remain impenitent, After all the Arguments which the Gospel, superadded to the Light of Nature, affords to us to bring us to Repentance, it shall not only be more tolerable for the men of Nineveh,
because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the World in righteousness, by that Man whom he hath ordained, whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. FINIS.
Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the World in righteousness, by that Man whom he hath ordained, whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. FINIS.
