A discourse on fornication shewing the greatness of that sin, and examining the excuses pleaded for it, from the examples of antient times : to which is added an appendix concerning concubinage : as also a remark on Mr. Butler's explication of Hebr. xiii, 4 in his late book on that subject / by J. Turner ...
WHile all good Men lament the Wickedness and Debauchery of this Age and Nation, and justly dread the heavy Judgments of God for the notorious Iniquities every Day committed;
WHile all good Men lament the Wickedness and Debauchery of this Age and nation, and justly dread the heavy Judgments of God for the notorious Iniquities every Day committed;
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that the Looseness of Mens Manners had corrupted their Judgments, and defaced their Sense of Good and Evil. So that instead of Humiliation before God, some Men justifie themselves,
that the Looseness of Men's Manners had corrupted their Judgments, and defaced their Sense of Good and Evil. So that instead of Humiliation before God, Some Men justify themselves,
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and are so far from abandoning their Vices that they plead Innocence, and upon the Perpetration of the vilest Crimes, cry out with Solomon 's Harlot, that they have done nothing amiss.
and Are so Far from abandoning their Vices that they plead Innocence, and upon the Perpetration of the Vilest Crimes, cry out with Solomon is Harlot, that they have done nothing amiss.
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And yet there must be a great share both of Confidence and Impiety, in that Christian who disputes the Unlawfulness of a Vice, which in the whole New Testament is frequently and expresly declared to shut Men out of the Kingdom of God.
And yet there must be a great share both of Confidence and Impiety, in that Christian who disputes the Unlawfulness of a Vice, which in the Whole New Testament is frequently and expressly declared to shut Men out of the Kingdom of God.
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no more would be needful to convince and restrain them, than any one of these Texts, wherein it is said, that no Whoremonger, or unclean Person, has any Inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and of God.
no more would be needful to convince and restrain them, than any one of these Texts, wherein it is said, that no Whoremonger, or unclean Person, has any Inheritance in the Kingdom of christ and of God.
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They expostulate with you how it comes to pass, that what was anciently tolerated and allowed, comes now to be reckoned such a dreadful and enormous Crime;
They expostulate with you how it comes to pass, that what was anciently tolerated and allowed, comes now to be reckoned such a dreadful and enormous Crime;
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This is never like to move Men, while they conceit their Actions justifiable, and perswade themselves that they do not come within the Verge of those Menaces.
This is never like to move Men, while they conceit their Actions justifiable, and persuade themselves that they do not come within the Verge of those Menaces.
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It may not be unseasonable to treat with these Men, and lay open the Heinousness and certain Immorality of one of the most predominant Sins of this Age;
It may not be unseasonable to Treat with these Men, and lay open the Heinousness and certain Immorality of one of the most predominant Sins of this Age;
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But they who resolve to do any thing that gratifies their Lusts, though never so expresly forbidden, may believe any thing that favours those Pleasures,
But they who resolve to do any thing that gratifies their Lustiest, though never so expressly forbidden, may believe any thing that favours those Pleasures,
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II. That it is expresly forbidden in the Gospel, and absolutely inconsistent with that pure and holy Life, which the Christian Religion requires from us. III. Lastly, From the natural Turpitude of it, and the Evils and pernicious Consequences that attend it.
II That it is expressly forbidden in the Gospel, and absolutely inconsistent with that pure and holy Life, which the Christian Religion requires from us. III. Lastly, From the natural Turpitude of it, and the Evils and pernicious Consequences that attend it.
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5. Lastly, I shall consider the Objections that are commonly made against this Argument, from the Practice of some particular Men in ancient times, that are nevertheless recorded to have had a singular share in God's Favor.
5. Lastly, I shall Consider the Objections that Are commonly made against this Argument, from the Practice of Some particular Men in ancient times, that Are nevertheless recorded to have had a singular share in God's Favour.
This is the common meaning of this Phrase, and things forbidden by Positive Laws in this Sense, are therefore supposed to have no real Evil or Immorality in them.
This is the Common meaning of this Phrase, and things forbidden by Positive Laws in this Sense, Are Therefore supposed to have no real Evil or Immorality in them.
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as every considering Man may see and be convinced of their Obligation ▪ Or else, 2. Such Remoter Principles of Virtue and Goodness, which though they have their Foundation in Reason,
as every considering Man may see and be convinced of their Obligation ▪ Or Else, 2. Such Remoter Principles of Virtue and goodness, which though they have their Foundation in Reason,
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And tho' I do not at all doubt but that Man, in that Perfection of Reason in which he was originally created, was then a sufficient Guide unto himself in all these Cases:
And though I do not At all doubt but that Man, in that Perfection of Reason in which he was originally created, was then a sufficient Guide unto himself in all these Cases:
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Then, either Sloth, Inconsideration, Prejudice, the Imperfection of his Reason now impaired by Sin, and the Influence of his Passions and Affections to bribe and pervert his Judgment:
Then, either Sloth, Inconsideration, Prejudice, the Imperfection of his Reason now impaired by since, and the Influence of his Passion and Affections to bribe and pervert his Judgement:
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and to prevent the Influence of our Lusts, enlightned our Minds by Revelation, and confirmed and establish'd the Authority of some such natural Laws, by making them also express and positive Institutions.
and to prevent the Influence of our Lustiest, enlightened our Minds by Revelation, and confirmed and established the authority of Some such natural Laws, by making them also express and positive Institutions.
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Such they esteemed the Case of incestuous Marriages, which, they say, God forbid by express Law to Adam, therein ordaining, that after Mankind was so far multiplied, that the Marriage of Brother and Sister was no longer necessary to the Propagation of Human Race;
Such they esteemed the Case of incestuous Marriages, which, they say, God forbid by express Law to Adam, therein ordaining, that After Mankind was so Far multiplied, that the Marriage of Brother and Sister was no longer necessary to the Propagation of Human Raze;
Because this is one of the Sins charged upon the Canaanites, and their Example alleged as a Caution and Warning to the Israelites, Lev. xviii. 24. Defile not your selves in any of these things,
Because this is one of the Sins charged upon the Canaanites, and their Exampl alleged as a Caution and Warning to the Israelites, Lev. xviii. 24. Defile not your selves in any of these things,
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Now when it shall be consider'd how difficult it has been thought in all Ages, to evince the certain Immorality of such by the clear Evidence of any natural Law only, in the Transgression of which the Canaanites were guilty:
Now when it shall be considered how difficult it has been Thought in all Ages, to evince the certain Immorality of such by the clear Evidence of any natural Law only, in the Transgression of which the Canaanites were guilty:
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And tho Sacrifices were not so in their Nature Good, as to be of Perpetual Use and Everlasting Obligation ▪ Yet as they made up a considerable Part of the divine Worship of almost all Nations,
And though Sacrifices were not so in their Nature Good, as to be of Perpetual Use and Everlasting Obligation ▪ Yet as they made up a considerable Part of the divine Worship of almost all nations,
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Nor can I believe, but that the setting apart one Day in seven, for the Worship of God our Creator, was what he Ordained and Commanded from the beginning.
Nor can I believe, but that the setting apart one Day in seven, for the Worship of God our Creator, was what he Ordained and Commanded from the beginning.
only to give Authority to one particular temporary Ordinance, of one Particular Little Nation, and that too, that was not to Commence till about two thousand Years after.
only to give authority to one particular temporary Ordinance, of one Particular Little nation, and that too, that was not to Commence till about two thousand years After.
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for that reason, I conjecture not to have been the original Institution, but only the Reviving an ancient divine Ordinance, which by their long sojourning and Servitude in Egypt, they had neglected and lost.
for that reason, I conjecture not to have been the original Institution, but only the Reviving an ancient divine Ordinance, which by their long sojourning and Servitude in Egypt, they had neglected and lost.
They two shall be one Flesh, which the Generality of Interpreters expound by the Love and sincere Affection which they ought always to have for each other.
They two shall be one Flesh, which the Generality of Interpreters expound by the Love and sincere Affection which they ought always to have for each other.
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And whatever the Nature of their Union may be, which St. Paul, Eph. 5. 32. intimates is a great Mystery: the Foundation of that Union seems to consist in their Cohabitation,
And whatever the Nature of their union may be, which Saint Paul, Ephesians 5. 32. intimates is a great Mystery: the Foundation of that union seems to consist in their Cohabitation,
The Place I refer to is Matt. xix. 3. &c. Where we are told that the Pharisees came to him tempting him and saying, Is it lawful for a Man to put away his Wife for every Cause?
The Place I refer to is Matt. xix. 3. etc. Where we Are told that the Pharisees Come to him tempting him and saying, Is it lawful for a Man to put away his Wife for every Cause?
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but refers them to the Original Institution of Marriage mentioned in these Words, v. 4. Have ye not read, that he that made them in the beginning made them Male and Female,
but refers them to the Original Institution of Marriage mentioned in these Words, v. 4. Have you not read, that he that made them in the beginning made them Male and Female,
(i. e.) that it shou'd continue during the whole Life of both. And therefore it is that Divorce becomes unlawful, and contrary to God's Original Institution.
(i. e.) that it should continue during the Whole Life of both. And Therefore it is that Divorce becomes unlawful, and contrary to God's Original Institution.
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And therefore every Man or Woman by thus uniting to any Second Person, during the Life of the First, does thereby break that Union with the First which God commanded,
And Therefore every Man or Woman by thus uniting to any Second Person, during the Life of the First, does thereby break that union with the First which God commanded,
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Because he that marries upon Divorce, takes a Second Wife, while his Union and Obligation to the First, by God's Original Institution is still in force.
Because he that Marries upon Divorce, Takes a Second Wife, while his union and Obligation to the First, by God's Original Institution is still in force.
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And from this Account which he has here given it manifestly appears, that this Original Institution did not only ordain, that the Union of Man and Wife shou'd be perpetual,
And from this Account which he has Here given it manifestly appears, that this Original Institution did not only ordain, that the union of Man and Wife should be perpetual,
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4. Lastly, That Fornication is a manifest Transgression of the Law, and by consequence an Heinous Sin. For, that Union which is founded in the Partnership of the Bed,
4. Lastly, That Fornication is a manifest Transgression of the Law, and by consequence an Heinous Sin. For, that union which is founded in the Partnership of the Bed,
and is thereupon declared to be Perpetual, and Inseparable, and Exclusive of all others; is as inconsistent with the rambling Amours of Fornicators as Light with Darkness.
and is thereupon declared to be Perpetual, and Inseparable, and Exclusive of all Others; is as inconsistent with the rambling Amours of Fornicators as Light with Darkness.
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and therefore offensive to him? The Purpose and Design of God in this Law I say was, not only to decree, that the Union between Man and Wife shou'd be perpetual:
and Therefore offensive to him? The Purpose and Design of God in this Law I say was, not only to Decree, that the union between Man and Wife should be perpetual:
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But also to ordain that no Man or Woman whatsoever shou'd so come together, but upon a Solemn Contract of that Perpetual and Inseparable Union first made.
But also to ordain that no Man or Woman whatsoever should so come together, but upon a Solemn Contract of that Perpetual and Inseparable union First made.
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In which Words it is evident and plain, that he alludes to this Original Institution of Marriage mentioned Gen. 2. 24. And that he makes the Union to consist in the Partnership of the Bed. He that is join'd to an Harlot is one body. (i.e.) is one flesh with her,
In which Words it is evident and plain, that he alludes to this Original Institution of Marriage mentioned Gen. 2. 24. And that he makes the union to consist in the Partnership of the Bed He that is joined to an Harlot is one body. (i.e.) is one Flesh with her,
yet why shou'd not the Will and Institution of God influence and determine Mens Consciences? What better Proof can we have of any thing's being a Sin,
yet why should not the Will and Institution of God influence and determine Men's Consciences? What better Proof can we have of any thing's being a since,
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than that it is a certain Violation of God's Express Commands and Laws? Or what Shadow of Reason can any Man produce why the Decree of God at our first Creation, confirmed by a new Sanction of Christ; shou'd not bind him to the Observance of it,
than that it is a certain Violation of God's Express Commands and Laws? Or what Shadow of Reason can any Man produce why the decree of God At our First Creation, confirmed by a new Sanction of christ; should not bind him to the Observance of it,
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as firmly as any the clearest Law of mere Nature only? Or why shou'd not the Danger of transgressing it be as great? To imagin that God will not exact Obedience to his Laws, is to charge him with Folly in enacting them.
as firmly as any the Clearest Law of mere Nature only? Or why should not the Danger of transgressing it be as great? To imagine that God will not exact obedience to his Laws, is to charge him with Folly in enacting them.
The Sum of what they object against this Inviolable Union is, that David, celebrated for a Man after God's own Heart, not only committed Adultery with Bathsheba, and murder'd her Husband;
The Sum of what they Object against this Inviolable union is, that David, celebrated for a Man After God's own Heart, not only committed Adultery with Bathsheba, and murdered her Husband;
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If the same was done by those very Persons, who are honour'd with the Titles of Patriarchs, and celebrated for their extraordinary Share in God's Favour?
If the same was done by those very Persons, who Are honoured with the Titles of Patriarchs, and celebrated for their extraordinary Share in God's Favour?
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Why then shou'd we be frighted from so dear a Pleasure, by the Cavils of a Tribe of Men, whose Trade and Livelyhood it is to preach against us? This is the Sum of what they plead,
Why then should we be frighted from so dear a Pleasure, by the Cavils of a Tribe of Men, whose Trade and Livelihood it is to preach against us? This is the Sum of what they plead,
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The full Force of the Objection is drawn. 1. From the Practice of such Men as the Scripture celebrates for Holy Men. 2. From the Laws of Jews and other Nations, not strictly and severely forbidding this Vice,
The full Force of the Objection is drawn. 1. From the Practice of such Men as the Scripture celebrates for Holy Men. 2. From the Laws of jews and other nations, not strictly and severely forbidding this Vice,
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I have often wonder'd that the Debauches of our Age, shou'd ever mention David 's Miscarriage with Bathsheba, as they do, to excuse and countenance them.
I have often wondered that the Debauches of our Age, should ever mention David is Miscarriage with Bathsheba, as they do, to excuse and countenance them.
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For is it not as good an Instance to prove the Lawfulness of Murder and Treachery as of Adultery? Or is there any thing in that whole History that proves the Innocence of either? Is there not a plain Declaration both of God's heavy Displeasure for this Sin of David 's,
For is it not as good an Instance to prove the Lawfulness of Murder and Treachery as of Adultery? Or is there any thing in that Whole History that Proves the Innocence of either? Is there not a plain Declaration both of God's heavy Displeasure for this since of David is,
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but shou'd rather teach us to be the more Watchful and the less Censorious, and whenever Men do fall, it shou'd engage them to return to God by Repentance as David did.
but should rather teach us to be the more Watchful and the less Censorious, and whenever Men do fallen, it should engage them to return to God by Repentance as David did.
and heavy Vengeance against this Sin. And I wou'd earnestly recommend it to all those who have been guilty of David 's Transgression, to follow his Example in his Repentance,
and heavy Vengeance against this Sin. And I would earnestly recommend it to all those who have been guilty of David is Transgression, to follow his Exampl in his Repentance,
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As particularly, Gen. xvi. 1. Sarah had an Hand-maid, an Egyptian, whose Name was Hagar, and she gave her to her Husband Abraham to be his Wife. And again, Gen. xxv. 1. Abraham took a Wife, and her Name was Keturah.
As particularly, Gen. xvi. 1. Sarah had an Handmaid, an Egyptian, whose Name was Hagar, and she gave her to her Husband Abraham to be his Wife. And again, Gen. xxv. 1. Abraham took a Wife, and her Name was Keturah.
she is called a Concubine, and also 1 Chron. 1. 32. To the better understanding of which it is remarkable, what a Jewish Doctor has said upon this Place,
she is called a Concubine, and also 1 Chronicles 1. 32. To the better understanding of which it is remarkable, what a Jewish Doctor has said upon this Place,
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The most that can possibly from hence be drawn to their Advantage is, that these good Men and highly favour'd of God, did not observe the Law we mention in any such Sense as we now put upon it.
The most that can possibly from hence be drawn to their Advantage is, that these good Men and highly favoured of God, did not observe the Law we mention in any such Sense as we now put upon it.
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For these things they were Abandoned of God, who in the Greatness of his Anger and Indignation withdrew from them that ordinary Grace which he wou'd always afford Mankind,
For these things they were Abandoned of God, who in the Greatness of his Anger and Indignation withdrew from them that ordinary Grace which he would always afford Mankind,
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So that the Loose Practices, and Corrupt Conversation of Men so far degenerated from the Principles of True Religion, are very unfit to be mentioned either for the Vindication,
So that the Lose Practices, and Corrupt Conversation of Men so Far degenerated from the Principles of True Religion, Are very unfit to be mentioned either for the Vindication,
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because the Law of Moses was Imperfect, and no Certain Absolute Standard to determin the true nature of Good and Evil. I do by no means grant that Fornication was allowed by that Law,
Because the Law of Moses was Imperfect, and no Certain Absolute Standard to determine the true nature of Good and Evil. I do by no means grant that Fornication was allowed by that Law,
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The Mosaical Law did expresly forbid only Murder, but our Saviour tells us that all Causeless and Immoderate Anger is offensive to God. That Law chiefly prohibited Perjury;
The Mosaical Law did expressly forbid only Murder, but our Saviour tells us that all Causeless and Immoderate Anger is offensive to God. That Law chiefly prohibited Perjury;
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tho' God approves that we shou'd rather forgive Injuries and love our Enemies. And, which more nearly concerns the Case before us, the Mosaical Law expresly prohibits only Adultery,
though God approves that we should rather forgive Injuries and love our Enemies. And, which more nearly concerns the Case before us, the Mosaical Law expressly prohibits only Adultery,
So far from it, that God himself upon the account of these Concessions and Permissions, which in a Prudential Regard to their Carnal Tempers he had made, says expresly that he gave them Statutes that were not good, Ezek. xx. 25.
So Far from it, that God himself upon the account of these Concessions and Permissions, which in a Prudential Regard to their Carnal Tempers he had made, Says expressly that he gave them Statutes that were not good, Ezekiel xx. 25.
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It was always offensive to him, tho' of his Great Goodness and Compassion to Man's Weakness, he did then connive at it, which indeed is what wise and good Lawgivers are sometimes forced to do.
It was always offensive to him, though of his Great goodness and Compassion to Man's Weakness, he did then connive At it, which indeed is what wise and good Lawgivers Are sometime forced to do.
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As to Polygamy, I find Grotius of Opinion, that that was not contrary to God's Original Institution, which he understands to have ordained that the Union,
As to Polygamy, I find Grotius of Opinion, that that was not contrary to God's Original Institution, which he understands to have ordained that the union,
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And by consequence, it having been the Custom in some Ages for good Men, to marry more Wives than one, is no more a Proof that God's Original Law did not forbid it,
And by consequence, it having been the Custom in Some Ages for good Men, to marry more Wives than one, is no more a Proof that God's Original Law did not forbid it,
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And that this is in truth the case, I think will be very plain, if we consider that it is from the words of Christ in this very same discourse, that Polygamy is now made unlawful under the Gospel.
And that this is in truth the case, I think will be very plain, if we Consider that it is from the words of christ in this very same discourse, that Polygamy is now made unlawful under the Gospel.
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and Confirmation of this Original Institution and Law mentioned, v. 4, 5. Have ye not read, that he which made them in the beginning, &c. we must conclude, that Polygamy as well as Divorce is a Violation and Transgression of it.
and Confirmation of this Original Institution and Law mentioned, v. 4, 5. Have you not read, that he which made them in the beginning, etc. we must conclude, that Polygamy as well as Divorce is a Violation and Transgression of it.
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This plainly shews, that whatever Permission of, or Connivance at these Practices may be observed in the Jewish Law, there are so many Imperfections in it,
This plainly shows, that whatever Permission of, or Connivance At these Practices may be observed in the Jewish Law, there Are so many Imperfections in it,
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3. And this will teach us last of all, what Answer is to be given to that part of their Objection which is taken from the Example of Abraham, or any other of the Patriarchs before the Law of Moses; who, contrary to the purpose of this Institution, had many Wives or Concubines.
3. And this will teach us last of all, what Answer is to be given to that part of their Objection which is taken from the Exampl of Abraham, or any other of the Patriarchs before the Law of Moses; who, contrary to the purpose of this Institution, had many Wives or Concubines.
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and God thereupon, for his Illustrious Faith, declares, that in him all the Nations of the Earth shou'd be blessed, by that Messiah which was to descend from him.
and God thereupon, for his Illustrious Faith, declares, that in him all the nations of the Earth should be blessed, by that Messiah which was to descend from him.
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Thus Abraham believed in Christ, and approved his Faith in the Resurrection from the Dead, by his readiness to sacrifice his Son in whom these Blessings were promised to him.
Thus Abraham believed in christ, and approved his Faith in the Resurrection from the Dead, by his readiness to sacrifice his Son in whom these Blessings were promised to him.
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These were eminent Instances of Confidence and Obedience, with which God was so well pleased, that he resolves to favour and bless him in an extraordinary manner.
These were eminent Instances of Confidence and obedience, with which God was so well pleased, that he resolves to favour and bless him in an extraordinary manner.
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It is no where said in Scripture, that Abraham was perfect in his Righteousness, but that he believed God, and that was imputed to him for Righteousness.
It is no where said in Scripture, that Abraham was perfect in his Righteousness, but that he believed God, and that was imputed to him for Righteousness.
yet he was graciously pleased for the sake of his other Virtues, and particularly of this singular Faith, not to impute them to him, nor to punish them.
yet he was graciously pleased for the sake of his other Virtues, and particularly of this singular Faith, not to impute them to him, nor to Punish them.
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nor will any of these Examples prove that what has formerly been done against the purpose and design of this Original Institution, was for that reason free from guilt, or inoffensive to Almighty God. But,
nor will any of these Examples prove that what has formerly been done against the purpose and Design of this Original Institution, was for that reason free from guilt, or inoffensive to Almighty God. But,
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And to make this out, it will be requisite to consider that there is a great deal of difference between Licita, and Honesta, (i. e.) between things tolerated in Governments to pass unpunish'd,
And to make this out, it will be requisite to Consider that there is a great deal of difference between Licita, and Honesta, (i. e.) between things tolerated in Governments to pass unpunished,
And whosoever shall consider the defects of all human Laws whatever, will soon see that they can be no certain Standard to distinguish the Good or Evil of Human Actions by.
And whosoever shall Consider the defects of all human Laws whatever, will soon see that they can be no certain Standard to distinguish the Good or Evil of Human Actions by.
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for the restraint of which the Laws make no good Provision by assigning Punishments. Governments may tolerate what Governors do by no means Allow and Approve.
for the restraint of which the Laws make no good Provision by assigning Punishments. Governments may tolerate what Governors do by no means Allow and Approve.
That therefore is in this Sense Lawful, which the Letter of the Law has not made Penal in the Offender, which may happen in many Cases against the Approbation and Good Liking of the Lawgiver.
That Therefore is in this Sense Lawful, which the letter of the Law has not made Penal in the Offender, which may happen in many Cases against the Approbation and Good Liking of the Lawgiver.
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Thus it was in Divorce among the Romans, which was permitted by their Law, but we are told that it was not put in Practice for five hundred and twenty Years;
Thus it was in Divorce among the Roman, which was permitted by their Law, but we Are told that it was not put in Practice for five hundred and twenty years;
I think therefore that it will be sufficient to my present Design to shew, that notwithstanding any Toleration of this wicked Practice among the Heathens,
I think Therefore that it will be sufficient to my present Design to show, that notwithstanding any Toleration of this wicked Practice among the heathens,
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yet it was an Infamous and Flagitious Crime to corrupt one that was free-born, and the Offender who shou'd so transgress, was by the Law compell'd to marry her.
yet it was an Infamous and Flagitious Crime to corrupt one that was freeborn, and the Offender who should so transgress, was by the Law compelled to marry her.
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And for the same reason the Scripture seems to have used the same Language, Judges xi. 2. Thou shalt not inherit in our Father's House for thou art the Son of a strange Woman.
And for the same reason the Scripture seems to have used the same Language, Judges xi. 2. Thou shalt not inherit in our Father's House for thou art the Son of a strange Woman.
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Among the Romans, tho' Cicero in his Defence of Caelius, Excuses this Iniquity and says, Quando hoc non factum? Quando reprehensum? Quando non permissum? &c. Yet this indeed is but labouring to make the best of a bad Cause, in behalf of his Client;
Among the Roman, though Cicero in his Defence of Caelius, Excuses this Iniquity and Says, Quando hoc non factum? Quando reprehensum? Quando non permissum? etc. Yet this indeed is but labouring to make the best of a bad Cause, in behalf of his Client;
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for in his Accusation of Cataline and his Morals, he makes it up a considerable Part of their Charge, that He and his Companions were Aleatores, Adulteri, Impuri, impudici; Gamesters, Adulterers, Vnclean, Vnchast.
for in his Accusation of Cataline and his Morals, he makes it up a considerable Part of their Charge, that He and his Sodales were Aleatores, Adulteri, Impurity, impudici; Gamesters, Adulterers, Unclean, Unchaste.
And again, ut comessationes, & scorta quaererent, they hunt after Revels and Vnchast Women. And how come so many sharp Reflections upon all such Manners:
And again, ut comessationes, & scorta quaererent, they hunt After Revels and Unchaste Women. And how come so many sharp Reflections upon all such Manners:
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and yet it is accounted NONLATINALPHABET very reproachful and infamous for Men, NONLATINALPHABET but moderately Vertuous, to have any Conversation with such.
and yet it is accounted very reproachful and infamous for Men, but moderately Virtuous, to have any Conversation with such.
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Paraphrastic Translation of these Words, so the Reason they allege for this Law comes up directly to our present Purpose, viz. that God wou'd have his own People to abstain from the Leudness and Uncleanness of the Gentiles,
Paraphrastic translation of these Words, so the Reason they allege for this Law comes up directly to our present Purpose, viz. that God would have his own People to abstain from the lewdness and Uncleanness of the Gentiles,
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Thus it happened in their Abode in the Wilderness, Numb xxv. 1, 2. The People began to commit Whoredom with the Daughters of Moab, and thereby they call'd the People unto the Sacrifices of their Gods,
Thus it happened in their Abided in the Wilderness, Numb xxv. 1, 2. The People began to commit Whoredom with the Daughters of Moab, and thereby they called the People unto the Sacrifices of their God's,
And Phinehas, in a singular Fit of Zeal, slaying one of their own Princes and the Midianatish Woman caught in that Fault, was applauded and approved of God, whose Indignation was thereby appeased,
And Phinehas, in a singular Fit of Zeal, slaying one of their own Princes and the Midianatish Woman caught in that Fault, was applauded and approved of God, whose Indignation was thereby appeased,
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And it is remarkable that St. Paul alluding to this Passage, charges the Guilt upon their Fornication. 1 Cor. x. 8. Neither let us commit Fornication,
And it is remarkable that Saint Paul alluding to this Passage, charges the Gilded upon their Fornication. 1 Cor. x. 8. Neither let us commit Fornication,
I shall give you one Passage which Grotius has transcribed out of Philo in vitâ Josephi. Other Nations, says he, are allowed after fourteen Years of age in Cells and Stews to desile themselves with Women that are Prostitutes for Gain:
I shall give you one Passage which Grotius has transcribed out of Philo in vitâ Joseph. Other nations, Says he, Are allowed After fourteen years of age in Cells and Stews to desile themselves with Women that Are Prostitutes for Gain:
slew not only him, but all his People, and plunder'd their City, and vindicated this extraordinary Vengeance, by the Notorious Heinousness of the Crime committed;
slew not only him, but all his People, and plundered their city, and vindicated this extraordinary Vengeance, by the Notorious Heinousness of the Crime committed;
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that upon a little Observation we may easily discover what a Lively Sense all Mankind both Jews and Gentiles, both before and after the Law, have had, of its being an Hateful, Infamous, and Detestable Practice.
that upon a little Observation we may Easily discover what a Lively Sense all Mankind both jews and Gentiles, both before and After the Law, have had, of its being an Hateful, Infamous, and Detestable Practice.
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It must be consider'd too, that whatever Dispensation or Connivance God was pleased to grant in former Times to this his first Law, and Original Institution:
It must be considered too, that whatever Dispensation or Connivance God was pleased to grant in former Times to this his First Law, and Original Institution:
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instruct him in the full Sense of this Law also? It was because he reserved this, with the other more perfect Manifestation of our Duty, till the Revelation of his whole Will by Jesus Christ; thro' whom also he intended a fuller Discovery of that future Recompence, which might Encourage and Invite us to aspire towards that exalted Degree of Purity and Goodness.
instruct him in the full Sense of this Law also? It was Because he reserved this, with the other more perfect Manifestation of our Duty, till the Revelation of his Whole Will by jesus christ; through whom also he intended a fuller Discovery of that future Recompense, which might Encourage and Invite us to aspire towards that exalted Degree of Purity and goodness.
I shall conclude this Head with St. Paul 's Words, Eph. iv. 17, 18, 19, 20. This I say then and testifie in the Lord, that ye walk not henceforth as other Gentiles walk in the Vanity of their Mind, having their Vnderstanding darkned, being Alienated from the Life of God thro' the Ignorance that is in them,
I shall conclude this Head with Saint Paul is Words, Ephesians iv. 17, 18, 19, 20. This I say then and testify in the Lord, that you walk not henceforth as other Gentiles walk in the Vanity of their Mind, having their Understanding darkened, being Alienated from the Life of God through the Ignorance that is in them,
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Which was to prove the Greatness of this Sin from Christian Principles, by shewing how contrary this Practice is to the Precepts and Commands of God in the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and how absolutely inconsistent with all sound Hope of Mercy and Salvation thro' him.
Which was to prove the Greatness of this since from Christian Principles, by showing how contrary this Practice is to the Precepts and Commands of God in the Gospel of jesus christ; and how absolutely inconsistent with all found Hope of Mercy and Salvation through him.
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and yet, by I know not what Mysterious Arts, flatter themselves, that they shall escape, and find Uncovenanted, Unpromised Grace and Mercy at the last.
and yet, by I know not what Mysterious Arts, flatter themselves, that they shall escape, and find Uncovenanted, Unpromised Grace and Mercy At the last.
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Then they so desir'd that Celestial Recompence which God has promised, as to be willing to come up to the most exalted Degrees of Goodness, that they might attain to it;
Then they so desired that Celestial Recompense which God has promised, as to be willing to come up to the most exalted Degrees of goodness, that they might attain to it;
and so dreaded, and trembled at the least Apprehensions of his Displeasure, as with a Scrupulous and Conscientious Care to avoid and abhor every thing that is by him forbidden and discountenanced.
and so dreaded, and trembled At the least Apprehensions of his Displeasure, as with a Scrupulous and Conscientious Care to avoid and abhor every thing that is by him forbidden and discountenanced.
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Were such an Heart and such a Spirit in us, it wou'd be easy from a very Texts of the New Testament to baffle all the vain Apologies and Excuses for this Hateful Sin. For,
Were such an Heart and such a Spirit in us, it would be easy from a very Texts of the New Testament to baffle all the vain Apologies and Excuses for this Hateful Sin. For,
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and the Apostles in the very first of all their Constitutions and Decrees, when assembled together in Council at Jerusalem, peremptorily prohibit this Vice, Act. xv. 28, 29. It seemed Good to the Holy Ghost,
and the Apostles in the very First of all their Constitutions and Decrees, when assembled together in Council At Jerusalem, peremptorily prohibit this Vice, Act. xv. 28, 29. It seemed Good to the Holy Ghost,
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and to us to lay upon you no greater Burden than these necessary things; That ye abstain from Meats offer'd unto Idols, and from Blood, and from things strangled, and from Fornication.
and to us to lay upon you no greater Burden than these necessary things; That you abstain from Meats offered unto Idols, and from Blood, and from things strangled, and from Fornication.
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For the Question in debate was, how far the Gentile Converts shou'd comply with the Customs and Manners of the Jews. And this is the Result of the Debate, that they shou'd abstain from the Pollutions of Idols,
For the Question in debate was, how Far the Gentile Converts should comply with the Customs and Manners of the jews. And this is the Result of the Debate, that they should abstain from the Pollutions of Idols,
To the right understanding of which, we must observe, that when the Apostles thought fit not to impose the Jewish Ordinances upon the Gentile Converts;
To the right understanding of which, we must observe, that when the Apostles Thought fit not to impose the Jewish Ordinances upon the Gentile Converts;
yet the Prejudices of their former corrupt Conversation stuck so fast upon them, that they were not easily brought up to this Noble Degree of Christian Purity.
yet the Prejudices of their former corrupt Conversation stuck so fast upon them, that they were not Easily brought up to this Noble Degree of Christian Purity.
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To oppose which Prejudice they expresly prohibit Fornication by this unanimous Command. Another Opinion of theirs was, that seeing all Creatures of God are in themselves good,
To oppose which Prejudice they expressly prohibit Fornication by this unanimous Command. another Opinion of theirs was, that seeing all Creatures of God Are in themselves good,
yet the Jews having a certain Tradition, that these things were forbidden before the Law of Moses, and had been held unlawful ever since the days of Noah; they could not be satisfied that they were innocent.
yet the jews having a certain Tradition, that these things were forbidden before the Law of Moses, and had been held unlawful ever since the days of Noah; they could not be satisfied that they were innocent.
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And though some of these things were forbidden, upon Prudential Considerations, and to prevent Offences; Fornication was one of the Real Evils and prohibited for its great and certain Immorality.
And though Some of these things were forbidden, upon Prudential Considerations, and to prevent Offences; Fornication was one of the Real Evils and prohibited for its great and certain Immorality.
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And to evidence the Truth of this, do but consider, after what an earnest and affectionate manner, St. Paul disswades from this notorious Vice, 1 Cor. vi. 9, 10. he addresses himself with a great deal of Zeal,
And to evidence the Truth of this, do but Consider, After what an earnest and affectionate manner, Saint Paul dissuades from this notorious Vice, 1 Cor. vi. 9, 10. he Addresses himself with a great deal of Zeal,
Again, Gal. v. 19, 20, 21. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these, Adultery, Fornication, Vncleanness, Lasciviousness, Idolatry, Witchcraft,
Again, Gal. v. 19, 20, 21. Now the works of the Flesh Are manifest, which Are these, Adultery, Fornication, Uncleanness, Lasciviousness, Idolatry, Witchcraft,
For this you know, that no Whoremonger, nor unclean Person, nor covetous Man, who is an Idolater, hath any Inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and of God.
For this you know, that no Whoremonger, nor unclean Person, nor covetous Man, who is an Idolater, hath any Inheritance in the Kingdom of christ and of God.
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And Col. iii. 5, 6. Mortify therefore your Members which are on the Earth, Fornication, Vncleanness, Inordinate Affection, Evil Concupiscence and Covetousness which is Idolatry.
And Col. iii. 5, 6. Mortify Therefore your Members which Are on the Earth, Fornication, Uncleanness, Inordinate Affection, Evil Concupiscence and Covetousness which is Idolatry.
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For which things sake the Wrath of God cometh upon the Children of Disobedience. Where the Apostle declares, that whatever Pleas Men may allege, these are all hateful Sins,
For which things sake the Wrath of God comes upon the Children of Disobedience. Where the Apostle declares, that whatever Pleasant Men may allege, these Are all hateful Sins,
and such which provoked the Indignation of God even against the Heathens themselves; and therefore Christians are under greater Obligations to abstain from them.
and such which provoked the Indignation of God even against the heathens themselves; and Therefore Christians Are under greater Obligations to abstain from them.
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1 Thes. iv. 3, 4, 5, 7. This is the Will of God, even your Sanctification that you shou'd obstain from Fornication, That every one of you shou'd know how to possess his Vessel in Sanctification and Honour;
1 Thebes iv. 3, 4, 5, 7. This is the Will of God, even your Sanctification that you should obtain from Fornication, That every one of you should know how to possess his Vessel in Sanctification and Honour;
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'Tis the Charge against the Church of Pergamos, that it was Corrupt, and had them there that hold the Doctrin of Baalam, who taught Balac to cast a Stumbling Block before the Children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto Idols,
It's the Charge against the Church of Pergamum, that it was Corrupt, and had them there that hold the Doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balaam to cast a Stumbling Block before the Children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto Idols,
and on what Grounds can Men conceit their roving Pleasures innocent, or free from the extremest Danger of everlasting Condemnation? These Texts are so positive,
and on what Grounds can Men conceit their roving Pleasures innocent, or free from the Extremest Danger of everlasting Condemnation? These Texts Are so positive,
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As Creatures of God we must be subject to his Dominion, and as the Redeemed of Christ we must receive from him what Laws, Injunctions and Commands he pleases. 1 Cor. vi. 19, 20. Ye are not your own,
As Creatures of God we must be Subject to his Dominion, and as the Redeemed of christ we must receive from him what Laws, Injunctions and Commands he Pleases. 1 Cor. vi. 19, 20. You Are not your own,
2. He argues in the next place, from the great Uncomeliness and Indecency of this Practice, in Consideration of our close and near Relation to Christ, v. 15, 16. Know you not that your Bodies are Members of Christ, shall I then take the Members of Christ and make them the Members of an Harlot? God forbid, &c. In which Words he declares what our Liturgy has truly and properly express'd;
2. He argues in the next place, from the great Uncomeliness and Indecency of this Practice, in Consideration of our close and near Relation to christ, v. 15, 16. Know you not that your Bodies Are Members of christ, shall I then take the Members of christ and make them the Members of an Harlot? God forbid, etc. In which Words he declares what our Liturgy has truly and properly expressed;
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For which reason our Apostle says, v. 17. He that is join'd to the Lord is one Spirit with him, and Rom. viii. 9. If any Man hath not the Spirit of God, he is none of his.
For which reason our Apostle Says, v. 17. He that is joined to the Lord is one Spirit with him, and Rom. viii. 9. If any Man hath not the Spirit of God, he is none of his.
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The very Nature of God, who is Holiness, and Light, and in whom there is mo Darkness at all, is a sufficient Proof how disagreeable all such sinful Practices are,
The very Nature of God, who is Holiness, and Light, and in whom there is more Darkness At all, is a sufficient Proof how disagreeable all such sinful Practices Are,
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Again, does St. Paul say, that by Fornication a Man dishonoureth his own Body, and desileth those Temples which God has consecrated to himself, to be the Habitations of his Holy Spirit.
Again, does Saint Paul say, that by Fornication a Man Dishonors his own Body, and desileth those Temples which God has consecrated to himself, to be the Habitations of his Holy Spirit.
God, who has punish'd the Pollutions of his Temple at Jerusalem, with the Death of the profane Offender, will certainly punish the defiling these living Temples with Eternal Death,
God, who has punished the Pollutions of his Temple At Jerusalem, with the Death of the profane Offender, will Certainly Punish the defiling these living Temples with Eternal Death,
To this purpose we all know very well, that when Christ came into the World to redeem Mankind from Eternal Death, he at the same time intended to destroy the Power of Sin in us,
To this purpose we all know very well, that when christ Come into the World to Redeem Mankind from Eternal Death, he At the same time intended to destroy the Power of since in us,
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he has inserted it into our Covenant, and made it the Indispensable Condition of his Promises, without which we have no Hope, no Title to any of the Blessings, Benefits, or Comforts of the Gospel.
he has inserted it into our Covenant, and made it the Indispensable Condition of his Promises, without which we have no Hope, no Title to any of the Blessings, Benefits, or Comforts of the Gospel.
there are those two eminently recommended, and strictly exacted, that we should be Pure, and that we should be Holy. So that a sincere Christian needs no better Argument, no stronger Proof of the Greatness of this Sin,
there Are those two eminently recommended, and strictly exacted, that we should be Pure, and that we should be Holy. So that a sincere Christian needs no better Argument, no Stronger Proof of the Greatness of this since,
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And it was St. Paul 's Advice to Timothy, 1 Tim. v. 22. Keep thy self pure. And Phil. iv. 8. there are recommended to us, whatever things are pure: and St. John declares both the Nature,
And it was Saint Paul is advice to Timothy, 1 Tim. v. 22. Keep thy self pure. And Philip iv. 8. there Are recommended to us, whatever things Are pure: and Saint John declares both the Nature,
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He that hath this Hope in him, must purifie himself as God is pure, 1 Joh. iii. 3. Now this word Pure, in its natural and proper Signification, denotes the being without any Mixture, that may make a thing worse than it is in it self.
He that hath this Hope in him, must purify himself as God is pure, 1 John iii. 3. Now this word Pure, in its natural and proper Signification, denotes the being without any Mixture, that may make a thing Worse than it is in it self.
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The Vessel is said to be pure that is without Soil or Taint, and the Wine is said to be pure that is neither mudded by its own Lees, nor by any Adulteration.
The Vessel is said to be pure that is without Soil or Taint, and the Wine is said to be pure that is neither mudded by its own Lees, nor by any Adulteration.
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From hence it is used in a Moral and Religious Sense, for being without those Pollutions and Desilements which make us hateful, and unacceptable to our God.
From hence it is used in a Moral and Religious Sense, for being without those Pollutions and Desilements which make us hateful, and unacceptable to our God.
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and all unlawful Lusts. Thus St. Paul speaking particularly of the abominable Lewdness of the Romans, says of them, Rom. i. 24. that God gave them up to Vncleanness through the Lusts of their Hearts.
and all unlawful Lusts. Thus Saint Paul speaking particularly of the abominable lewdness of the Roman, Says of them, Rom. i. 24. that God gave them up to Uncleanness through the Lustiest of their Hearts.
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These are the Defilements, and Pollutions, which destroy that Purity, that Christ has made the Indispensable Condition of our seeing God. And in the Language of the New-Testament to be Pure is to be Chaste;
These Are the Defilements, and Pollutions, which destroy that Purity, that christ has made the Indispensable Condition of our seeing God. And in the Language of the New testament to be Pure is to be Chaste;
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and Holiness is expresly declared to be that qualification without which no Man shall see the Lord, Heb. xii. 14. Now in whatever it is that this Holiness consists;
and Holiness is expressly declared to be that qualification without which no Man shall see the Lord, Hebrew xii. 14. Now in whatever it is that this Holiness consists;
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This is undeniably evident from St. Paul, 1 Thes. iv. 3, &c. This is the Will of God, or that which he requires from you as the great evidence of your Sanctification; That you should abstain from Fornication, that every one of you shou'd know how to possess his vessel, or body, in Sanctification and Honour. If therefore the true notion of Holiness, shall be found to consist in a Discrimination and Separation from the rest of the World by a nearer relation to God,
This is undeniably evident from Saint Paul, 1 Thebes iv. 3, etc. This is the Will of God, or that which he requires from you as the great evidence of your Sanctification; That you should abstain from Fornication, that every one of you should know how to possess his vessel, or body, in Sanctification and Honour. If Therefore the true notion of Holiness, shall be found to consist in a Discrimination and Separation from the rest of the World by a nearer Relation to God,
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it will follow, that Gods certain Purpose and Design, when he made our Sanctification to oblige us to abstinence from that Vice, was thereby to declare, that we shou'd Discriminate and Distinguish our selves from the rest of Mankind throughout all the Earth by stricter Rules of Chastity,
it will follow, that God's certain Purpose and Design, when he made our Sanctification to oblige us to abstinence from that Vice, was thereby to declare, that we should Discriminate and Distinguish our selves from the rest of Mankind throughout all the Earth by Stricter Rules of Chastity,
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and a more eminent degree of Purity in all our Conversation ▪ And all Pretensions to the True, Christian, Evangelical Holiness, are vain and frivolous,
and a more eminent degree of Purity in all our Conversation ▪ And all Pretensions to the True, Christian, Evangelical Holiness, Are vain and frivolous,
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For the matter is come to this last issue, whether Jesus Christ into whose Name we have been baptiz'd, be indeed our Saviour, in whom is all our hope of Mercy and Everlasting Peace;
For the matter is come to this last issue, whither jesus christ into whose Name we have been baptized, be indeed our Saviour, in whom is all our hope of Mercy and Everlasting Peace;
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and of that Evangelical Purity and Holiness without which no Man shall see the Lord. I proceed therefore ▪ III. Lastly, To speak a little of the natural Turpitude of this Sin, and the mischievous Evils and Consequences that attend it.
and of that Evangelical Purity and Holiness without which no Man shall see the Lord. I proceed Therefore ▪ III. Lastly, To speak a little of the natural Turpitude of this since, and the mischievous Evils and Consequences that attend it.
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And were Men but sincere and impartial in their Enquiries into Truth, it were easie to shew that this Law of God in the Institution of Marriage in all the parts of it is founded on sound and good Principles of Reason.
And were Men but sincere and impartial in their Enquiries into Truth, it were easy to show that this Law of God in the Institution of Marriage in all the parts of it is founded on found and good Principles of Reason.
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Divorce countenances the imperious humours of ill natured Men, and gives encouragement to them to make quarrels and dissentions with the first Wife, whenever new Charms shall inflame them to desire a Second.
Divorce countenances the imperious humours of ill natured Men, and gives encouragement to them to make quarrels and dissensions with the First Wife, whenever new Charms shall inflame them to desire a Second.
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Polygamy divides that Love which ought to be entire, and must and will inevitably be attended with that unequal Partiality towards one, which will bring the others into contempt and hatred.
Polygamy divides that Love which ought to be entire, and must and will inevitably be attended with that unequal Partiality towards one, which will bring the Others into contempt and hatred.
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How then shall we vindicate the Dignity of our Diviner Nature, but by keeping up the Dominion and Superiority of our Reason over the vile Affections and Inclinations of the Body? Or in what can we more Dishonour or Debase our selves,
How then shall we vindicate the Dignity of our Diviner Nature, but by keeping up the Dominion and Superiority of our Reason over the vile Affections and Inclinations of the Body? Or in what can we more Dishonour or Debase our selves,
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than in subjecting the noble Faculties of the Soul, to the Tyrannic, Usurped power of our depraved Appetites and Lusts? And does not every wicked Man in Fornication and sensual Uncleanness do this? Does Reason prevail? Does Conscience,
than in subjecting the noble Faculties of the Soul, to the Tyrannic, Usurped power of our depraved Appetites and Lustiest? And does not every wicked Man in Fornication and sensual Uncleanness do this? Does Reason prevail? Does Conscience,
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or does Lust bear sway in him, who gives himself up to the conduct of his loose and sensual Desires? To follow the impulse of vile Affections, and Inclinations;
or does Lust bear sway in him, who gives himself up to the conduct of his lose and sensual Desires? To follow the impulse of vile Affections, and Inclinations;
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and without restraint Debauch and Prostitute himself at the Instigation of his carnal Appetites? What is this but to Dishonour his Nature, level himself with Beasts, degenerate into a Brute that has no Understanding;
and without restraint Debauch and Prostitute himself At the Instigation of his carnal Appetites? What is this but to Dishonour his Nature, level himself with Beasts, degenerate into a Brutus that has no Understanding;
and reproach both the Wisdom and Goodness of God who made him of a nobler shape and frame? So that if Men wou'd think seriously, and without partiality;
and reproach both the Wisdom and goodness of God who made him of a Nobler shape and frame? So that if Men would think seriously, and without partiality;
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But it will appear yet more odious, if we give our selves the trouble of but a few short Reflections, on the mischievous and pernicious Consequences that attend it.
But it will appear yet more odious, if we give our selves the trouble of but a few short Reflections, on the mischievous and pernicious Consequences that attend it.
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And indeed what farther Evidence can we have of the Hateful and Detestable Apprehensions which all Mankind in all Ages ever had of this Enormous Practice,
And indeed what farther Evidence can we have of the Hateful and Detestable Apprehensions which all Mankind in all Ages ever had of this Enormous Practice,
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These very Laws and Constitutions of almost all Nations of the World, are a most Certain and Irrefragable Proof that this Vice always was detested and abhorr'd by them?
These very Laws and Constitutions of almost all nations of the World, Are a most Certain and Irrefragable Proof that this Vice always was detested and abhorred by them?
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And that is, that either the want of Natural Affection or Shame, and a Consciousness of Guilt in the Parents occasion a certain Neglect and Disregard of the Childrens Virtuous and Religious Education.
And that is, that either the want of Natural Affection or Shame, and a Consciousness of Gilded in the Parents occasion a certain Neglect and Disregard of the Children's Virtuous and Religious Education.
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And every one that seriously considers the mighty Influence which Education has to make Men either Good or Bad, must confess that the Mischief of this Neglect is very deplorable and much to be lamented.
And every one that seriously considers the mighty Influence which Education has to make Men either Good or Bad, must confess that the Mischief of this Neglect is very deplorable and much to be lamented.
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By sanctifying which State, and ordaining that Union to be inseparable and perpetual, he lays so firm and Rational a Foundation for each Parents Affection to their Children,
By sanctifying which State, and ordaining that union to be inseparable and perpetual, he lays so firm and Rational a Foundation for each Parents Affection to their Children,
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And as might most strongly oblige their Parents to instruct them in that Virtue and Piety, which will at last bring them to the Eternal Happiness and Glory for which they were Originally designed.
And as might most strongly oblige their Parents to instruct them in that Virtue and Piety, which will At last bring them to the Eternal Happiness and Glory for which they were Originally designed.
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and if not, it is hard to believe that they shou'd have any great Zeal to implant Grace in others, who stiffle and extinguish it in themselves. But suppose they have;
and if not, it is hard to believe that they should have any great Zeal to implant Grace in Others, who stifle and extinguish it in themselves. But suppose they have;
And who knows what great, what irreparable, and it may be Everlasting Mischiefs this one Calamitous Misfortune may be the Cause of? Or how little is it to be wondred at,
And who knows what great, what irreparable, and it may be Everlasting Mischiefs this one Calamitous Misfortune may be the Cause of? Or how little is it to be wondered At,
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And tho' Men are generally of a less tender Fame and Credit, yet so inseparable and unalienable is Shame from Sin and Vice, that neither the Commonness of the Practice,
And though Men Are generally of a less tender Fame and Credit, yet so inseparable and unalienable is Shame from since and Vice, that neither the Commonness of the Practice,
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How often do such Men Ruine and Waste their Substance, and at last become Poor and Despicably Miserable? Thus it fared with these Offenders above two thousand Years ago:
How often do such Men Ruin and Waste their Substance, and At last become Poor and Despicably Miserable? Thus it fared with these Offenders above two thousand years ago:
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Nor has Time or Experience been able to teach such Men to escape the Mischief, any other way but by abstaining from the Sin. Keep thee from the Evil Woman, from the Flattery of the Tongue of a strange Woman;
Nor has Time or Experience been able to teach such Men to escape the Mischief, any other Way but by abstaining from the Sin. Keep thee from the Evil Woman, from the Flattery of the Tongue of a strange Woman;
for by means of a Whorish Woman a Man is brought to a Piece of Bread, Prov. vi. 24. &c. And Prov. v. 8, 9, 10. Remove thy way far from a strange Woman,
for by means of a Whorish Woman a Man is brought to a Piece of Bred, Curae vi. 24. etc. And Curae v. 8, 9, 10. Remove thy Way Far from a strange Woman,
I may very pertinently add here to all the former Mischiefs, the Pernicious Effects of this Sin to the Bodies of those that live in it, who frequently impair their Health,
I may very pertinently add Here to all the former Mischiefs, the Pernicious Effects of this since to the Bodies of those that live in it, who frequently impair their Health,
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for an Infamous and a Wicked Posterity, a Reproachful Character, a Beggar'd Fortune, and an Infected Body, are all of them very great and sore Calamities;
for an Infamous and a Wicked Posterity, a Reproachful Character, a Beggared Fortune, and an Infected Body, Are all of them very great and soar Calamities;
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For the clearing what I intend on this Head, let it be remember'd that I have already shewn, that our Union with God and Christ, is by the Mediation of that Holy Spirit, which Resides and makes its Abode within us.
For the clearing what I intend on this Head, let it be remembered that I have already shown, that our union with God and christ, is by the Mediation of that Holy Spirit, which Resides and makes its Abided within us.
That therefore, according to the Proportion of God's Spirit in us, and our own Care to Cherish and Improve it, Such will be the Temper and Disposition of our Souls,
That Therefore, according to the Proportion of God's Spirit in us, and our own Care to Cherish and Improve it, Such will be the Temper and Disposition of our Souls,
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And that by consequence, upon the Want and Deprivation of this Spiritual Assistance, we must lose both our Inclinations and our Power of being Religious.
And that by consequence, upon the Want and Deprivation of this Spiritual Assistance, we must loose both our Inclinations and our Power of being Religious.
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Let it then but once more be consider'd, that Fornication Dishonoureth the Body, and Defileth those Holy Temples which the Spirit of God has consecrated and set apart for his own Habitation;
Let it then but once more be considered, that Fornication Dishonors the Body, and Defileth those Holy Temples which the Spirit of God has consecrated and Set apart for his own Habitation;
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and Dispositions, and Inclinations of such Men towards God and Religion. The Prophet Hosea iv. 11. has plainly taught us what Effects this Sensuality will produce.
and Dispositions, and Inclinations of such Men towards God and Religion. The Prophet Hosea iv. 11. has plainly taught us what Effects this Sensuality will produce.
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Whoredom and Wine steal away the Heart, and it must needs fare with these Men as it did with the Romans for these Disorders, viz. that they must be abandoned of God, and given up to Vncleanness, and the Lusts of their own Hearts;
Whoredom and Wine steal away the Heart, and it must needs fare with these Men as it did with the Romans for these Disorders, viz. that they must be abandoned of God, and given up to Uncleanness, and the Lustiest of their own Hearts;
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to vile Affections, and a reprobate Mind; to do those things that are not convenient. These Men must be entirely under the Conduct of their Corrupt Appetites, and Carnal Inclinations.
to vile Affections, and a Reprobate Mind; to do those things that Are not convenient. These Men must be entirely under the Conduct of their Corrupt Appetites, and Carnal Inclinations.
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but Iniquity will encrease, and the Works of the Flesh, and the Lusts of the Body will cloud their Understandings, byass their Judgments, infect their Minds, and debauch their Spirits.
but Iniquity will increase, and the Works of the Flesh, and the Lustiest of the Body will cloud their Understandings, bias their Judgments, infect their Minds, and debauch their Spirits.
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And who are the Men among whom this Tremendous Mystery of Great Iniquity does chiefly work? It is among the Sensual and Unclean, that live in Adultery and Fornication.
And who Are the Men among whom this Tremendous Mystery of Great Iniquity does chiefly work? It is among the Sensual and Unclean, that live in Adultery and Fornication.
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and deny the Immorality of the Soul. These are they who trample under foot the Son of God, and count the Blood of the Covenant wherewith they were sanctified an unholy thing,
and deny the Immorality of the Soul. These Are they who trample under foot the Son of God, and count the Blood of the Covenant wherewith they were sanctified an unholy thing,
These chiefly are they that disdain the Thoughts of Divine Revelation, and set up the Profane Oracles of false delusive Reason against the Infallible and Holy Oracles of God.
These chiefly Are they that disdain the Thoughts of Divine Revelation, and Set up the Profane Oracles of false delusive Reason against the Infallible and Holy Oracles of God.
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These are they in whom the God of this World has blinded their Eyes, and cast a Vail before their Understandings, whereby Sacred and Spiritual Things are become to them imperceptible;
These Are they in whom the God of this World has blinded their Eyes, and cast a vail before their Understandings, whereby Sacred and Spiritual Things Are become to them imperceptible;
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they know them not, neither indeed can they know them, for they are Spiritually discerned, 1 Cor. 2. 14. In a word, these are they that being swallow'd up in the Desires of the Flesh,
they know them not, neither indeed can they know them, for they Are Spiritually discerned, 1 Cor. 2. 14. In a word, these Are they that being swallowed up in the Desires of the Flesh,
have therefore denied the Lord that bought them, turn'd Apostates from the Faith; and labour to make the Doctrines of it ridiculous, and its Promises and Threatnings contemptible.
have Therefore denied the Lord that bought them, turned Apostates from the Faith; and labour to make the Doctrines of it ridiculous, and its Promises and Threatenings contemptible.
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and make Men implacable Enemies to Religion, I doubt it will be in vain to hope for a sufficient Restraint of Blasphemy, and Profaneness, and wicked Opinions. Censures and Punishments.
and make Men implacable Enemies to Religion, I doubt it will be in vain to hope for a sufficient Restraint of Blasphemy, and Profaneness, and wicked Opinions. Censures and Punishments.
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till Adultery, Fornication, and all those abominable Lusts are restrain'd, that debauch Men's Spirits, and create this great Aversion, and Abhorence of Christianity.
till Adultery, Fornication, and all those abominable Lustiest Are restrained, that debauch Men's Spirits, and create this great Aversion, and Abhorrence of Christianity.
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And therefore it is to be feared that those Men who indulge themselves in the Works of the Flesh, will be always inclin'd, always endeavouring to ridicule,
And Therefore it is to be feared that those Men who indulge themselves in the Works of the Flesh, will be always inclined, always endeavouring to ridicule,
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Neither the one or the other could ever have come to that scandalous Height in a Church and a Nation, where the Gospel has had the best, the most sound,
Neither the one or the other could ever have come to that scandalous Height in a Church and a nation, where the Gospel has had the best, the most found,
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when the Power of Reflection is lost, and the Medium of Perception so obstructed, that it cannot at all affect the Sense? How little signifie the strongest Arguments in Spirituals,
when the Power of Reflection is lost, and the Medium of Perception so obstructed, that it cannot At all affect the Sense? How little signify the Strongest Arguments in Spirituals,
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and when both Character and Fortune, Reputation and Estate, Body and Soul, and that both of themselves and their Posterity are at stake, is it not high time to complain? And may we not be allow'd to expostulate with Men,
and when both Character and Fortune, Reputation and Estate, Body and Soul, and that both of themselves and their Posterity Are At stake, is it not high time to complain? And may we not be allowed to expostulate with Men,
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why they will blind their Eyes, and stop their Ears, and cherish such gross and palpable Delusions? A Vice that is a certain Violation of God's Original Institution and Law made at the first Creation of the World;
why they will blind their Eyes, and stop their Ears, and cherish such gross and palpable Delusions? A Vice that is a certain Violation of God's Original Institution and Law made At the First Creation of the World;
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directly contrary to the repeated Commands and Precepts of the Gospel; and which besides the other Mischiefs, corrupts the Soul, debauches Men's Spirits, destroys their Consciences,
directly contrary to the repeated Commands and Precepts of the Gospel; and which beside the other Mischiefs, corrupts the Soul, Debauches Men's Spirits, Destroys their Consciences,
What can be sinful? what can be offensive? or what can be dangerous to Men's Souls if this be not? But how wretched a thing it is to be hardned in Iniquity,
What can be sinful? what can be offensive? or what can be dangerous to Men's Souls if this be not? But how wretched a thing it is to be hardened in Iniquity,
But if Temporal Considerations are not enough, yet those who have any Esteem for the Christian Faith and the Doctrines of the Gospel, are bound in Tenderness and Compassion to their Souls, to have a care.
But if Temporal Considerations Are not enough, yet those who have any Esteem for the Christian Faith and the Doctrines of the Gospel, Are bound in Tenderness and Compassion to their Souls, to have a care.
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Man may allege what they please, and there was never yet any Vice, but the Parties concern'd in it would plead Not guilty, and offer something for its Excuse.
Man may allege what they please, and there was never yet any Vice, but the Parties concerned in it would plead Not guilty, and offer something for its Excuse.
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There is indeed a Christian Church that wou'd extenuate the Guilt of this Sin, by the soft Name of Venial; and that I think is the only Plea now left to be made in its Defence. But alas!
There is indeed a Christian Church that would extenuate the Gilded of this since, by the soft Name of Venial; and that I think is the only Plea now left to be made in its Defence. But alas!
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Especially, what a Plea is this to those who are not of that Communion? Their Opinions are as good a Defence for praying to Images, and worshipping of Saints.
Especially, what a Plea is this to those who Are not of that Communion? Their Opinions Are as good a Defence for praying to Images, and worshipping of Saints.
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And indeed, instead of countenancing this Vice, should rather convince us, that according to the Universal Blindness, which by the Judgment of God has happen'd to them, Idolatry,
And indeed, instead of countenancing this Vice, should rather convince us, that according to the Universal Blindness, which by the Judgement of God has happened to them, Idolatry,
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And especially, remember that Faith into which you have been baptiz'd; know what manner of Spirit you are of, and consider the end of your Conversation.
And especially, Remember that Faith into which you have been baptized; know what manner of Spirit you Are of, and Consider the end of your Conversation.
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Mortisie therefore your Members that are on the Earth, Fornication, Vncleaness, Inordinate Affection, Evil Concupiscence, and Covetousness, which is Idolatry:
Mortify Therefore your Members that Are on the Earth, Fornication, Uncleanness, Inordinate Affection, Evil Concupiscence, and Covetousness, which is Idolatry:
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