A sermon preached at the anniversary meeting of the Sons of clergy-men, in the church of St. Mary-le-Bow, December 4, 1684 by Francis Lord Bishop of Ely, and president of the society.
THese words are part of a great and worthy Character which God was pleased to give of Abraham, the Father of the Faithful; who at his Hospitable Gate had newly entertain'd three Sacred Guests, whom though the Patriarch at first apprehended to be but Men,
THese words Are part of a great and worthy Character which God was pleased to give of Abraham, the Father of the Faithful; who At his Hospitable Gate had newly entertained three Sacred Guests, whom though the Patriarch At First apprehended to be but Men,
yet we may justly suppose they were more than Angels, for since one of them is all along styled the Lord, and since Abraham makes Addresses of Adoration and Prayer directly to him:
yet we may justly suppose they were more than Angels, for since one of them is all along styled the Lord, and since Abraham makes Addresses of Adoration and Prayer directly to him:
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Unless we could allow the Socinian Doctrine, That it were Lawful to Worship a (reature, and the Roman Doctrine of Praying to Angels: It seems at least piously credible that those who put on humane shapes to visit Abraham, had Divinity about them,
Unless we could allow the Socinian Doctrine, That it were Lawful to Worship a (reature, and the Roman Doctrine of Praying to Angels: It seems At least piously credible that those who put on humane shapes to visit Abraham, had Divinity about them,
and represented no less than the Three Adorable Persons of the Blessed Trinity (and therefore our Church reads this for the First Lesson upon Trinity Sunday.)
and represented no less than the Three Adorable Persons of the Blessed Trinity (and Therefore our Church reads this for the First lesson upon Trinity Sunday.)
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That once every Year there was kept a Festival Day, where under the Doctor's Oak as they call'd it, where they suppos'd Abraham sate in the plains of Mamre, all Three Religions, Jews, Gentiles, and Christians, had a Customary meeting, where they offer'd Sacrifices to their God according to the different Rites and Ceremonies in use among them;
That once every Year there was kept a Festival Day, where under the Doctor's Oak as they called it, where they supposed Abraham sat in the plains of Mamre, all Three Religions, jews, Gentiles, and Christians, had a Customary meeting, where they offered Sacrifices to their God according to the different Rites and Ceremonies in use among them;
and order'd a Christian Temple to be erected, wherein only the followers of Jesus, as the true Children of Abraham, should be conven'd to Celebrate an Holy Anniversary: Such a Solemnity as this which our Gracious King hath Licens'd us to observe in memory of our Fathers;
and ordered a Christian Temple to be erected, wherein only the followers of jesus, as the true Children of Abraham, should be convened to Celebrate an Holy Anniversary: Such a Solemnity as this which our Gracious King hath Licensed us to observe in memory of our Father's;
For the due exercise of that Paternal Power, and of this Filial obedience, is requir'd by Almighty God Respectively of both Parties, requir'd in the Persons of Abraham and his Descendants, that he should Command his Children and his Houshold after him to keep the way of the Lord.
For the due exercise of that Paternal Power, and of this Filial Obedience, is required by Almighty God Respectively of both Parties, required in the Persons of Abraham and his Descendants, that he should Command his Children and his Household After him to keep the Way of the Lord.
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2. Secondly, here is a just and strong presumption, that especially such Fathers of Children as be also Fathers of the Church, will most effectually perform this important charge;
2. Secondly, Here is a just and strong presumption, that especially such Father's of Children as be also Father's of the Church, will most effectually perform this important charge;
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and that the Children of such Ecclesiastical Men, will also most conscientiously do their part, to observe the Directions of their Parents and to follow their holy examples:
and that the Children of such Ecclesiastical Men, will also most conscientiously do their part, to observe the Directions of their Parents and to follow their holy Examples:
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This was a thing that God took for granted of Father Abraham, that he would take upon him to Teach as one having Authority, and that his Godly Dictates would be admitted by all whom he owns for his Sons.
This was a thing that God took for granted of Father Abraham, that he would take upon him to Teach as one having authority, and that his Godly Dictates would be admitted by all whom he owns for his Sons.
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I know that he will Command his Children, &c. 3. Thirdly, here is the full extent of that duty which lies upon Parents and this upon Children, those to give and these to receive good Precepts, that they should keep the way of the Lord:
I know that he will Command his Children, etc. 3. Thirdly, Here is the full extent of that duty which lies upon Parents and this upon Children, those to give and these to receive good Precepts, that they should keep the Way of the Lord:
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4. Fourthly, here is the ample recompense of doing these duties with extraordinary application; it shall derive a Temporal and Eternal Blessing upon the heads of such well-governing Parents, and such well-Disciplin'd Children;
4. Fourthly, Here is the ample recompense of doing these duties with extraordinary application; it shall derive a Temporal and Eternal Blessing upon the Heads of such well-governing Parents, and such well-disciplined Children;
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For the due exercise of that Paternal Power, and this Filial Obedience is requir'd by Almighty God respectively of both Parties, requir'd in the Persons of Abraham and his Descendants, that he should Command his Children and his Houshold after him to keep the way of the Lord.
For the due exercise of that Paternal Power, and this Filial obedience is required by Almighty God respectively of both Parties, required in the Persons of Abraham and his Descendants, that he should Command his Children and his Household After him to keep the Way of the Lord.
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That all Parents have a Commanding Power over their Children is so certain, that the first and surest Foundation of Government was laid on Paternal Right. From God the great King of all the Earth, or from the Son of God, by whom he made the World, and by whom he governs it.
That all Parents have a Commanding Power over their Children is so certain, that the First and Surest Foundation of Government was laid on Paternal Right. From God the great King of all the Earth, or from the Son of God, by whom he made the World, and by whom he governs it.
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From this Almighty King-maker, the first and greatest Monarch was the first Man, whom the Apostle styles the Son of God, and he was also the Father of all his Subjects.
From this Almighty King-maker, the First and greatest Monarch was the First Man, whom the Apostle styles the Son of God, and he was also the Father of all his Subject's.
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and the necessity of other Accidents had introduc'd some other forms of Government, as Elective Monarchies, Aristocracies and perhaps Democracies (which Governments where they are Lawfully settled and Establish't must for Conscience-sake be obey'd) yet if we believe this Book of Genesis concerning the Original of humane Society, we cannot disbelieve this account that the Original of such a Government as was necessary to support that Society, was grounded upon Paternity;
and the necessity of other Accidents had introduced Some other forms of Government, as Elective Monarchies, Aristocracies and perhaps Democracies (which Governments where they Are Lawfully settled and Established must for Conscience-sake be obeyed) yet if we believe this Book of Genesis Concerning the Original of humane Society, we cannot disbelieve this account that the Original of such a Government as was necessary to support that Society, was grounded upon Paternity;
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and that Abraham, as the Father of his Family, exercis'd this Dominion to Command his Children, not only those Begotten of his own Body but those also Born in his House or within his Territories.
and that Abraham, as the Father of his Family, exercised this Dominion to Command his Children, not only those Begotten of his own Body but those also Born in his House or within his Territories.
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and hath determin'd the times before appointed, and the Bounds of their Habitation, that they should seek the Lord, That is seek how to Worship and serve him:
and hath determined the times before appointed, and the Bounds of their Habitation, that they should seek the Lord, That is seek how to Worship and serve him:
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What more effectual means could be us'd, or what more natural method than that the same persons who brought us into the World should be oblig'd to bring us into the Church? and to qualify them for this great work of Evangelists, these two necessary things were provided for.
What more effectual means could be used, or what more natural method than that the same Persons who brought us into the World should be obliged to bring us into the Church? and to qualify them for this great work of Evangelists, these two necessary things were provided for.
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And as he gave our Fore-Fathers such a Supernatural Revelation, as, if they would keep it safe, that would abundantly secure them from being Deceiv'd; so he gave all Parents such a Natural intense affection towards their Children, as made it hard for Parents to be the Deceivers of their own Children, in the most important of all concerns, That, upon which depended no less than Eternity.
And as he gave our Fore-Fathers such a Supernatural Revelation, as, if they would keep it safe, that would abundantly secure them from being Deceived; so he gave all Parents such a Natural intense affection towards their Children, as made it hard for Parents to be the Deceivers of their own Children, in the most important of all concerns, That, upon which depended no less than Eternity.
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a Principle upon which is founded the greatest security (next to that of Gods promise to his Church) that Men will be faithful and careful in delivering to posterity any thing of true Religion.
a Principle upon which is founded the greatest security (next to that of God's promise to his Church) that Men will be faithful and careful in delivering to posterity any thing of true Religion.
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But to come home to my Text, when God renew'd his Covenant with Abraham, 'tis plain he trusted him as chief of a Chosen Family, with a Prophetick or Preaching, as well as Ruling Power:
But to come home to my Text, when God renewed his Covenant with Abraham, it's plain he trusted him as chief of a Chosen Family, with a Prophetic or Preaching, as well as Ruling Power:
And the Priestly Office as well as that of Governour, together with the double Portion, was to be continued and settled upon his First Born; though upon the Transgression of Reuben, the Governing part was transferr'd to Judah, the Priesthood to Levi, and the Double Portion to Joseph. And, which is very remarkable, the Sign of this Covenant with Abraham, being Circumcision, a painful and Bloody Ceremony (as the Wife of Moses calls it;) yet from Abraham to Moses, so many Hundred years, all the Numerous and almost innumerable Multitudes of the Children of Israel, were upon pain of Death, oblig'd to submit to the Knife,
And the Priestly Office as well as that of Governor, together with the double Portion, was to be continued and settled upon his First Born; though upon the Transgression of Reuben, the Governing part was transferred to Judah, the Priesthood to Levi, and the Double Portion to Joseph. And, which is very remarkable, the Signen of this Covenant with Abraham, being Circumcision, a painful and Bloody Ceremony (as the Wife of Moses calls it;) yet from Abraham to Moses, so many Hundred Years, all the Numerous and almost innumerable Multitudes of the Children of Israel, were upon pain of Death, obliged to submit to the Knife,
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yet they were bound by vertue of Tradition from their Fathers, concerning the Doctrine and Miracles which God vouchsaf'd to Abraham. This Parents Transmitted to Children and the Chiefs or Elders of Israel (for such we find there were when Moses was first sent to them) deliver'd to the lower or younger sort of God's people.
yet they were bound by virtue of Tradition from their Father's, Concerning the Doctrine and Miracles which God vouchsafed to Abraham. This Parents Transmitted to Children and the Chiefs or Elders of Israel (for such we find there were when Moses was First sent to them) Delivered to the lower or younger sort of God's people.
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I only alledge this to be ever indispensably the Duty, but I do not pretend it was constantly the Practice of Persons so neerly Related to one another.
I only allege this to be ever indispensably the Duty, but I do not pretend it was constantly the Practice of Persons so nearly Related to one Another.
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And the stiffest defenders of the Oral-Tradition way in the Church of Rome may be as easily refuted as were those Sceptic Philosophers that denied Motion, but had nothing to say when the Cynic rose up and walkt: so they who maintain it to be impossible, that ever their Faith should have chang'd, need only be shew'd how much they themselves have alter'd it;
And the stiffest defenders of the Oral-Tradition Way in the Church of Room may be as Easily refuted as were those Sceptic Philosophers that denied Motion, but had nothing to say when the Cynic rose up and walked: so they who maintain it to be impossible, that ever their Faith should have changed, need only be showed how much they themselves have altered it;
or the Priests Lips could preserve Knowledge, saving Knowledge, nor propagate it so infallibly, as the familiar Colloquies of those who have so often turn'd it into Old Wives Fables.
or the Priests Lips could preserve Knowledge, Saving Knowledge, nor propagate it so infallibly, as the familiar Colloquies of those who have so often turned it into Old Wives Fables.
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yet to go on to my Second part, 'tis to be hop'd such Fathers as be also Spiritual Fathers, will never fail in this duty of Commanding their Children to keep the way of the Lord.
yet to go on to my Second part, it's to be hoped such Father's as be also Spiritual Father's, will never fail in this duty of Commanding their Children to keep the Way of the Lord.
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And that such Instructors and Directors of the Tribe of Levi shall never fail in the Church, that Gracious Promise or Prophecy is our abundant Security, Thus saith the Lord, the Priests and Levites shall not want a Man before me.
And that such Instructors and Directors of the Tribe of Levi shall never fail in the Church, that Gracious Promise or Prophecy is our abundant Security, Thus Says the Lord, the Priests and Levites shall not want a Man before me.
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but thine eye shall see thy Teachers, and farther explain'd by that Glorious Assurance to the Christian Church, Isaiah c. 59. v. ult. This is my Covenant with them saith the Lord, my Spirit that is upon thee and my words that I have put in thy Mouth, shall not depart out of thy Mouth,
but thine eye shall see thy Teachers, and farther explained by that Glorious Assurance to the Christian Church, Isaiah c. 59. v. ult. This is my Covenant with them Says the Lord, my Spirit that is upon thee and my words that I have put in thy Mouth, shall not depart out of thy Mouth,
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The Sum of all which promises amounts to this, that the Church shall never be left without true and good Pastors, the supposition of that is contrary to the very Definition of a form'd Church, Grex Pastori adunatus; the Sheep shall never be depriv'd of a visible sufficient number of Faithful Shepherds, who shall make appear their Love to the great Shepherd of the Sheep, the Bishop of our Souls, by feeding his whole Flock;
The Sum of all which promises amounts to this, that the Church shall never be left without true and good Pastors, the supposition of that is contrary to the very Definition of a formed Church, Grex Pastori adunatus; the Sheep shall never be deprived of a visible sufficient number of Faithful Shepherd's, who shall make appear their Love to the great Shepherd of the Sheep, the Bishop of our Souls, by feeding his Whole Flock;
for in the charge that Christ gave to St. Peter, a particular tender care is taken of the Lambs; especially for the use of these the little Children, as the Apostles call them,
for in the charge that christ gave to Saint Peter, a particular tender care is taken of the Lambs; especially for the use of these the little Children, as the Apostles call them,
I answer, it was either the very same that we call the Apostles Creed, or at least some Apostolick Creed, some Compendious account of the Catholick Faith. And Isaac, the their of Promise, so long ago, was a kind of Catechumen, and the first of those meant in my Text. He was to be taught the sum of the Law deliver'd to Abraham in these few words, Walk before me and be thou perfect;
I answer, it was either the very same that we call the Apostles Creed, or At least Some Apostolic Creed, Some Compendious account of the Catholic Faith. And Isaac, thee their of Promise, so long ago, was a kind of Catechumen, and the First of those meant in my Text. He was to be taught the sum of the Law Delivered to Abraham in these few words, Walk before me and be thou perfect;
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and if very Children of all Nations have any share in this Promise, then are they also within that Precept given by Christ to his Apostles, go Teach and Baptize all Nations:
and if very Children of all nations have any share in this Promise, then Are they also within that Precept given by christ to his Apostles, go Teach and Baptise all nations:
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And if Levit. 25. Children are styl'd by Almighty God, my Servants; then why not as well my Disciples? by parity of reason this Religious Care of Instruction extends it self to those that are Children in understanding, as St. Paul stiles them.
And if Levit. 25. Children Are styled by Almighty God, my Servants; then why not as well my Disciples? by parity of reason this Religious Care of Instruction extends it self to those that Are Children in understanding, as Saint Paul stile them.
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And to deliver such from the Curse upon those that do err from Gods Commandments, as David speaks, to make them capable of the Blessing upon the true Genuine Children of Abraham, faithful good Christians;
And to deliver such from the Curse upon those that do err from God's commandments, as David speaks, to make them capable of the Blessing upon the true Genuine Children of Abraham, faithful good Christians;
as this is the peculiar business of the Tribe of Levi, to do good unto all Men, so especially to those who may be stiled more peculiarly the houshold of Faith, for being of the house of Levi. For if St. Paul has stated it to his own Son, and Scholar Timothy, that if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, (where it means providing maintenance for their Bodily sustenance) he hath denied the Faith, and is worse than an Infidel;
as this is the peculiar business of the Tribe of Levi, to do good unto all Men, so especially to those who may be styled more peculiarly the household of Faith, for being of the house of Levi. For if Saint Paul has stated it to his own Son, and Scholar Timothy, that if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, (where it means providing maintenance for their Bodily sustenance) he hath denied the Faith, and is Worse than an Infidel;
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then the Elders or Governours in the Church, if they would be counted worthy of the double Honour for Ruling well, must own a double obligation to Build up such in the most Holy Faith, to breed them up in the Nurture and admonition of the Lord.
then the Elders or Governors in the Church, if they would be counted worthy of the double Honour for Ruling well, must own a double obligation to Built up such in the most Holy Faith, to breed them up in the Nurture and admonition of the Lord.
The Duties of Teaching and Learning, being thus secur'd, next I proceed to settle the subject matter of such Divine Lectures; and so I am fallen upon my Third Part, the full extent of these Institutions, that they should keep the way of the Lord to do justice and judgment.
The Duties of Teaching and Learning, being thus secured, next I proceed to settle the Subject matter of such Divine Lectures; and so I am fallen upon my Third Part, the full extent of these Institutions, that they should keep the Way of the Lord to do Justice and judgement.
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To some tender ears it sounds but harshly in the Creed we call the Athanasian, and it seems a hard saying, which Faith except every one doe keep whole and undefil'd, without doubt he shall perish everlastingly;
To Some tender ears it sounds but harshly in the Creed we call the Athanasian, and it seems a hard saying, which Faith except every one do keep Whole and undefiled, without doubt he shall perish everlastingly;
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But this keeping the Faith supposes it first committed to any ones Custody; or, in the words of my Text, this keeping the way of the Lord supposes the sufficient knowledg of it to be first imparted;
But this keeping the Faith supposes it First committed to any ones Custody; or, in the words of my Text, this keeping the Way of the Lord supposes the sufficient knowledge of it to be First imparted;
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and so Believing faithfully presupposes a Discovery and Delivery; and therefore the Faith for which we are bound to contend earnestly, the Essential or necessary Faith, is justly call'd the Faith once deliver'd to the Saints.
and so Believing faithfully presupposes a Discovery and Delivery; and Therefore the Faith for which we Are bound to contend earnestly, the Essential or necessary Faith, is justly called the Faith once Delivered to the Saints.
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So that in this sense we call it Necessary Faith, meaning that Doctrine which all Christian Pastors are oblig'd to Preach, and wo unto them if they Preach not that Gospel, or if they do Preach any other;
So that in this sense we call it Necessary Faith, meaning that Doctrine which all Christian Pastors Are obliged to Preach, and woe unto them if they Preach not that Gospel, or if they do Preach any other;
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That Doctrine which all the people that hear it Preach'd by these Pastors are oblig'd to admit; That way of the Lord which all Men are constantly to keep, when once they are shew'd it;
That Doctrine which all the people that hear it Preached by these Pastors Are obliged to admit; That Way of the Lord which all Men Are constantly to keep, when once they Are showed it;
as none shall be sav'd without both Hearing of them and Believing them; what is so fundamental, is among the Arcana Imperii, the secrets of God's Kingdom; levius est nescîsse quam Errâsse;
as none shall be saved without both Hearing of them and Believing them; what is so fundamental, is among the Arcana Imperii, the secrets of God's Kingdom; Levius est nescîsse quam Errâsse;
Suppose that any of those Disciples that St. Paul found at Ephesus, those Disciples (for so they are styled for all their ignorance) that had not so much as heard whether there were any Holy Ghost:
Suppose that any of those Disciples that Saint Paul found At Ephesus, those Disciples (for so they Are styled for all their ignorance) that had not so much as herd whither there were any Holy Ghost:
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Suppose I say, that any of them had dyed in that State of Ignorance, and that Ignorance had been Invincible, or though a little Culpable, yet not Criminal, to whom little of knowledge was given, of them would little have been requir'd.
Suppose I say, that any of them had died in that State of Ignorance, and that Ignorance had been Invincible, or though a little Culpable, yet not Criminal, to whom little of knowledge was given, of them would little have been required.
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What kind of Messiah was expected by the Commonwealth of Israel in those early days; is neither necessary, nor perhaps very possible for us at this distance to determine.
What kind of Messiah was expected by the Commonwealth of Israel in those early days; is neither necessary, nor perhaps very possible for us At this distance to determine.
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'Tis enough that God had shew'd them a way to Heaven by embracing such a Faith as well as by doing such works: And the Spiritual Guides in all Ages had the Office of crying after God's Faithful people, This is the way, walk in it.
It's enough that God had showed them a Way to Heaven by embracing such a Faith as well as by doing such works: And the Spiritual Guides in all Ages had the Office of crying After God's Faithful people, This is the Way, walk in it.
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(where Justice signifies Beneficence or Mercy being joyn'd with Judgment, and Judgment denotes Integrity without any fraud or deceit) these were Innate Principles,
(where justice signifies Beneficence or Mercy being joined with Judgement, and Judgement denotes Integrity without any fraud or deceit) these were Innate Principles,
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or parts of Natural Religion (as we call it) now it is truly said, Naturalia Supponuntur in esse; whatever is Natural to Mankind is suppos'd to be in all Men:
or parts of Natural Religion (as we call it) now it is truly said, Naturalia Supponuntur in esse; whatever is Natural to Mankind is supposed to be in all Men:
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But yet these qualities will prove but half Vertues in the best Natures without some Gracious Education and Exercise; 'tis certain they will rise higher,
But yet these qualities will prove but half Virtues in the best Nature's without Some Gracious Education and Exercise; it's certain they will rise higher,
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and as it were the Badges of all in this Corporation. Those two Particulars are. 1. First, Principles of Loyalty to the King and of Love to our Country.
and as it were the Badges of all in this Corporation. Those two Particulars Are. 1. First, Principles of Loyalty to the King and of Love to our Country.
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For as the Children of Heth entitle him a Prince; so the Son of Syrach goes yet farther, Abraham was a Great Father of many Nations, in Glory was there none like unto him.
For as the Children of Heth entitle him a Prince; so the Son of Sirach Goes yet farther, Abraham was a Great Father of many nations, in Glory was there none like unto him.
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Yet he left the Doctrine of Obedience, not only that obedience due to God, but that also due to himself, being a Prince as well as a Parent, establish'd by one of the noblest instances that ever was since the World began,
Yet he left the Doctrine of obedience, not only that Obedience due to God, but that also due to himself, being a Prince as well as a Parent, established by one of the Noblest instances that ever was since the World began,
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except that great Exemplar of which the story of his offering up Isaac was a figure: He taught his Son, being then young and vigorous, able to bear the wood of the Burnt Offering, to submit his neck to the Burden:
except that great Exemplar of which the story of his offering up Isaac was a figure: He taught his Son, being then young and vigorous, able to bear the wood of the Burned Offering, to submit his neck to the Burden:
And then for Love to his Country, that which God had settled upon his Posterity, see how his care and concern extended as far as even to Sodom and Gomorrah, which being Adjacent parts of that promis'd Inheritance, God Condescends,
And then for Love to his Country, that which God had settled upon his Posterity, see how his care and concern extended as Far as even to Sodom and Gomorrah, which being Adjacent parts of that promised Inheritance, God Condescends,
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and yet with what magnanimity does he gain his ground by steps, to bring his wicked and wretched neighbours within the reach of Omnipotent mercy? had there been only Ten Righteous among them, It might have been said of this great and good Patriot Abraham, as God himself was pleas'd to say of the Grandson Jacob, as a Prince hast thou Power with God and Men, and hast prevail'd.
and yet with what magnanimity does he gain his ground by steps, to bring his wicked and wretched neighbours within the reach of Omnipotent mercy? had there been only Ten Righteous among them, It might have been said of this great and good Patriot Abraham, as God himself was pleased to say of the Grandson Jacob, as a Prince hast thou Power with God and Men, and hast prevailed.
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Sedition and Faction are ungodly in any of the Sons of Men, but unnatural in a Clergyman's-Son. He should start at the very thought of being an Incendiary, while he has the Character of his Father in any Reverence:
Sedition and Faction Are ungodly in any of the Sons of Men, but unnatural in a Clergyman's-Son. He should start At the very Thought of being an Incendiary, while he has the Character of his Father in any reverence:
and perceiving upon it the venerable Image of the Grandfather to Lentulus, an excellent good Old Patriot, the Consul seems to wonder the very sight of that face should not have recall'd and reclaim'd him from his base and cruel purposes, to principles of Honour and Kindness to his Native City.
and perceiving upon it the venerable Image of the Grandfather to Lentulus, an excellent good Old Patriot, the Consul seems to wonder the very sighed of that face should not have Recalled and reclaimed him from his base and cruel Purposes, to principles of Honour and Kindness to his Native city.
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'Tis not enough for us to yield only Passive Obedience in such times of Exigence; We should be as forward as the formost to pay a vigorous Active Obedience especially to such a Prince as has done us the great Grace to make himself our Founder. For as it must be confess'd that never any Royal Family has better deserv'd the Title of NONLATINALPHABET Benefactors to the Church, which none of them ever diminish'd in the least Priviledge, but have all of them nobly confirm'd and greatly enlarg'd her Charters; so it must be thankfully acknowledg'd that towards us his Majesty has exceeded the Bounty of all his Glorious Progenitors.
It's not enough for us to yield only Passive obedience in such times of Exigence; We should be as forward as the foremost to pay a vigorous Active obedience especially to such a Prince as has done us the great Grace to make himself our Founder. For as it must be confessed that never any Royal Family has better deserved the Title of Benefactors to the Church, which none of them ever diminished in the least Privilege, but have all of them nobly confirmed and greatly enlarged her Charters; so it must be thankfully acknowledged that towards us his Majesty has exceeded the Bounty of all his Glorious Progenitors.
He has taken away our reproach, for the Church of Rome had made us a Proverb, as if the Son of a Priest were no better than Filius Populi, a Son of the People:
He has taken away our reproach, for the Church of Room had made us a Proverb, as if the Son of a Priest were no better than Filius People, a Son of the People:
But the King does sufficiently own us to have been Legitimate; and has in a manner undertaken to be himself our Guardian And with great sense of Gratitude, you did but this time Twelvemonth at our solemn meeting, Vote an Address worthy of your selves, wherein you have plighted your Faith to Assert the Rights of this Hereditary Imperial Crown, and this you did with the lowdest and joyfullest Acclamations.
But the King does sufficiently own us to have been Legitimate; and has in a manner undertaken to be himself our Guardian And with great sense of Gratitude, you did but this time Twelvemonth At our solemn meeting, Vote an Address worthy of your selves, wherein you have plighted your Faith to Assert the Rights of this Hereditary Imperial Crown, and this you did with the Loudest and joyfullest Acclamations.
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so in the second place, we of all Mankind are most strictly engag'd to be most unfeignedly and concernedly Friends to the Church. This was a Temper of mind which Abraham effectually Commanded and Taught his Children, when he discarded and expos'd one of them, that was Ismael, for but making a mock of Isaac, whom the Apostle makes a Type of the Church;
so in the second place, we of all Mankind Are most strictly engaged to be most unfeignedly and concernedly Friends to the Church. This was a Temper of mind which Abraham effectually Commanded and Taught his Children, when he discarded and exposed one of them, that was Ishmael, for but making a mock of Isaac, whom the Apostle makes a Type of the Church;
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But whatever he be in his Name, he is in his Nature an Ismael, a kind of Wild Man, who can put off the most Natural affection that the Son of a Clergy-man ows to the Church; which is something more than his spiritual Mother,
But whatever he be in his Name, he is in his Nature an Ishmael, a kind of Wild Man, who can put off the most Natural affection that the Son of a Clergyman ows to the Church; which is something more than his spiritual Mother,
for those Children of Christian Parents are snatch'd from the breasts of their Mothers soon after they are Dedicated to God in the Blessed Laver of Regeneration, the wretched Infants, are worse than offer'd to Moloch who kill'd them presently;
for those Children of Christian Parents Are snatched from the breasts of their Mother's son After they Are Dedicated to God in the Blessed Laver of Regeneration, the wretched Infants, Are Worse than offered to Moloch who killed them presently;
which makes their Aversion to Christianity much their misfortune, though very much also their fault. But what excuse can be made to alleviate the guilt of one, brought up, not at the feet of Gamaliel as Saul was,
which makes their Aversion to Christianity much their misfortune, though very much also their fault. But what excuse can be made to alleviate the guilt of one, brought up, not At the feet of Gamaliel as Saul was,
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But on the other side, what a vast advantage may the Church derive from the kindness of so many Worthy and Excellent persons as make up this Solemn Assembly, who though very considerable in themselves,
But on the other side, what a vast advantage may the Church derive from the kindness of so many Worthy and Excellent Persons as make up this Solemn Assembly, who though very considerable in themselves,
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that so they might carry along with them his Benedictions, that they might dispense them far and near, that they might be themselves a common Blessing.
that so they might carry along with them his Benedictions, that they might dispense them Far and near, that they might be themselves a Common Blessing.
So many wealthy Citizens, such as the Book of Wisdom describes in that Chapter where we find the praises of Abraham and his Children, Men renown'd for their power, giving Counsel by their understanding, that is Men of business, excellent managers to make up your Court of Assistants, So many honourable Gentlemen and Noble Knights rais'd by their merits and services at Sea and Land, bound by their Order as well as by their Extraction, to protect your Widows and Orphans:
So many wealthy Citizens, such as the Book of Wisdom describes in that Chapter where we find the praises of Abraham and his Children, Men renowned for their power, giving Counsel by their understanding, that is Men of business, excellent managers to make up your Court of Assistants, So many honourable Gentlemen and Noble Knights raised by their merits and services At Sea and Land, bound by their Order as well as by their Extraction, to Pact your Widows and Orphans:
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So many Clergy-men of the Church of England to do their parts, and to make good that Plea for the Marry'd Clergy, that a great part of the Clergy of England, and among them some of the best of the Clergy are the Sons of the Married Clergy. Such a Corporation as this will bear up the Character given by the Apostle to the Church it self,
So many Clergymen of the Church of England to do their parts, and to make good that Plea for the Married Clergy, that a great part of the Clergy of England, and among them Some of the best of the Clergy Are the Sons of the Married Clergy. Such a Corporation as this will bear up the Character given by the Apostle to the Church it self,
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as that is a Corporation, depending, as do all Christian Societies, and this for one, upon Christ the Head, from whom the whole Body fitly joyn'd together,
as that is a Corporation, depending, as do all Christian Societies, and this for one, upon christ the Head, from whom the Whole Body fitly joined together,
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And what is that? all Earthly and Heavenly, all bodily and spiritual, all temporal and eternal good things upon Him and His; especially His by Adoption, His by Faith, any that follow His, and their Footsteps;
And what is that? all Earthly and Heavenly, all bodily and spiritual, all temporal and Eternal good things upon Him and His; especially His by Adoption, His by Faith, any that follow His, and their Footsteps;
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how comes it to pass that so many of their miserable Orphans call for our help and Relief? How are Times chang'd since David made it his Observation, I have been young and now am old,
how comes it to pass that so many of their miserable Orphans call for our help and Relief? How Are Times changed since David made it his Observation, I have been young and now am old,
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But I answer, neither does David here suppose that it can never happen thus, but that it falls out rarely, He never saw it. He never saw the Righteous forsaken, nor his Seed begging their Bread, that is, he never saw them begging and quite forsaken, which must be repeated:
But I answer, neither does David Here suppose that it can never happen thus, but that it falls out rarely, He never saw it. He never saw the Righteous forsaken, nor his Seed begging their Bred, that is, he never saw them begging and quite forsaken, which must be repeated:
They were not exempted from this as a Temporary evil, either for Tryal or for Punishment. They were not priviledg'd from being beseig'd in their Cities, not yet from being driven out of their Native Country;
They were not exempted from this as a Temporary evil, either for Trial or for Punishment. They were not privileged from being besieged in their Cities, not yet from being driven out of their Native Country;
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that was the Curse on Judas; and David had never seen that heavy Curse fall on any Children of Abraham. 'Tis only upon such Apostates from the Faith, such as Sin Trecherously, the Psalmist lays such load, Let the Runegates continue in scarceness.
that was the Curse on Judas; and David had never seen that heavy Curse fallen on any Children of Abraham. It's only upon such Apostates from the Faith, such as since Treacherously, the Psalmist lays such load, Let the Runegates continue in scarceness.
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they were more literaly fullfil'd to that Carnal people the Jews, than must be expected by us Christians; our part is to be always dispos'd for Martyrdom;
they were more literally Fulfilled to that Carnal people the jews, than must be expected by us Christians; our part is to be always disposed for Martyrdom;
But for the better promises, Those exceeding great and pretious Promises, as the Apostle calls them, In thy Seed shall all the Families of the Earth be Bless'd;
But for the better promises, Those exceeding great and precious Promises, as the Apostle calls them, In thy Seed shall all the Families of the Earth be Blessed;
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These Benedictions are in a manner appropriated to us Christians. St. Augustine presses the Donatists hard with these Glorious Prophecies, concerning the vast number of those that should flock into the Church, that its Sons should be innumerable;
These Benedictions Are in a manner appropriated to us Christians. Saint Augustine presses the Donatists hard with these Glorious Prophecies, Concerning the vast number of those that should flock into the Church, that its Sons should be innumerable;
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for the Righteous, and those that Teach their Children Righteousness, to reinforce this obligation upon us, especially upon us the Children of such Fathers as were also our Ghostly Fathers. To call to mind the wise dictates, to revolve the memorable sayings,
for the Righteous, and those that Teach their Children Righteousness, to reinforce this obligation upon us, especially upon us the Children of such Father's as were also our Ghostly Father's. To call to mind the wise dictates, to revolve the memorable sayings,
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For if St. Augustin himself, the Night after his Mothers Funeral, could not help falling into most tender Passions, upon the remembrance of Monica his devout Mother,
For if Saint Augustin himself, the Night After his Mother's Funeral, could not help falling into most tender Passion, upon the remembrance of Monica his devout Mother,
how many wearisome steps she had taken to follow his idle Progresses in his vitious youth, that she might recover her lost sheep, and bring him home to Christ's Flock;
how many wearisome steps she had taken to follow his idle Progresses in his vicious youth, that she might recover her lost sheep, and bring him home to Christ's Flock;
then what mighty powerfull effects will it work upon any one of us that had a pious Churchman to his Father, to reflect on his admonitions, such as for their Gravity and Piety might have become the mouth of St. Austin himself? Such a Reverend Spiritual Father, such a Saint has this whole Society lost in our late most worthy President. For how can I treat of this subject of teaching others to keep the way of the Lord, and treat of it before this Audience, without one word in Commemoration of that incomparable person, who with almost an incredible concurrence of Abilities both of mind and body,
then what mighty powerful effects will it work upon any one of us that had a pious Churchman to his Father, to reflect on his admonitions, such as for their Gravity and Piety might have become the Mouth of Saint Austin himself? Such a Reverend Spiritual Father, such a Saint has this Whole Society lost in our late most worthy President. For how can I Treat of this Subject of teaching Others to keep the Way of the Lord, and Treat of it before this Audience, without one word in Commemoration of that incomparable person, who with almost an incredible concurrence of Abilities both of mind and body,
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yet with all this was not more fitted to acquire all parts of Divine Learning, than he was apt to Teach: And being Dead he yet speaks, and Teaches us by his example;
yet with all this was not more fitted to acquire all parts of Divine Learning, than he was apt to Teach: And being Dead he yet speaks, and Teaches us by his Exampl;
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He exhorts us not to be weary (as he never was) of well doing, he charges us to be (as he was) Stedfast, Unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that our labour is not in vain in the Lord, To whom, &c. FINIS.
He exhorts us not to be weary (as he never was) of well doing, he charges us to be (as he was) Steadfast, Unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that our labour is not in vain in the Lord, To whom, etc. FINIS.
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