A sermon concerning reformation of manners preach'd at St. Jame's Church, Westminster, Feb. 13, and afterwards at St. Brides, to one of the religious societies / by Samuel Wesley ...
PSALM XCIV. v. 16. Who will rise up for me against the Evil-doers, or who will stand up for me against the Workers of Iniquity? Or as 'tis in the Old Translation.
PSALM XCIV. v. 16. Who will rise up for me against the Evildoers, or who will stand up for me against the Workers of Iniquity? Or as it's in the Old translation.
IF these Words had not been spoken by God himself, or, which is the same thing, by the Psalmist in his Name and by his immediate Inspiration, 'tis certain that any who should now have asked the same Question, must at least have expected the Censure of two much heat and forwardness,
IF these Words had not been spoken by God himself, or, which is the same thing, by the Psalmist in his Name and by his immediate Inspiration, it's certain that any who should now have asked the same Question, must At least have expected the Censure of two much heat and forwardness,
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The Occasion of them, as well as of the whole Psalm, is judg'd to have been the Affliction of Gods People in Babylon, where they had no Friend or Helper;
The Occasion of them, as well as of the Whole Psalm, is judged to have been the Affliction of God's People in Babylon, where they had no Friend or Helper;
The time should come under the Reign of the Messiah principally and ultimately, tho immediately and imperfectly under Zerubbabel 's and Ioshua 's Administration of Affairs,
The time should come under the Reign of the Messiah principally and ultimately, though immediately and imperfectly under Zerubbabel is and Ioshua is Administration of Affairs,
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And then it follows in the words of the Text, Who will rise up for (or with) me against the Evil-doers; who will stand up for me (or take my part) against the workers of Iniquity? Who is there that has Courage or Zeal sufficient for such an Undertaking,
And then it follows in the words of the Text, Who will rise up for (or with) me against the Evildoers; who will stand up for me (or take my part) against the workers of Iniquity? Who is there that has Courage or Zeal sufficient for such an Undertaking,
to reform Abuses, punish the Wicked, depress the Proud and raise the Humble? Which great Work the Psalmist [ v. 17. ] ascribes primarily and immediately to God,
to reform Abuses, Punish the Wicked, depress the Proud and raise the Humble? Which great Work the Psalmist [ v. 17. ] ascribes primarily and immediately to God,
tho not excluding Man's free Agency and Co-operation, yet not depending upon them nor expecting much from them — Unless the Lord had been my help, my soul had well nigh dwelt in silence.
though not excluding Man's free Agency and Cooperation, yet not depending upon them nor expecting much from them — Unless the Lord had been my help, my soul had well High dwelled in silence.
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and desire you to take notice, that the — Rising up for or with the Psalmist, here mentioned against Bad men, implies Zeal and Courage, which he was then so solicitously enquiring after, — as the standing up for him, or as 'tis in the Syriac, fitting and preparing a Man's self for such an Enterprise, may denote that caution and prudence which was necessary on so emergent an Occasion;
and desire you to take notice, that the — Rising up for or with the Psalmist, Here mentioned against Bad men, Implies Zeal and Courage, which he was then so solicitously inquiring After, — as the standing up for him, or as it's in the Syriac, fitting and preparing a Man's self for such an Enterprise, may denote that caution and prudence which was necessary on so emergent an Occasion;
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Thisis fairly imply'd in the Words of the Question — Who will rise up with me? Who will stand up for me? What need of such a careful and exact Enquiry,
Thisis fairly implied in the Words of the Question — Who will rise up with me? Who will stand up for me? What need of such a careful and exact Enquiry,
First then, We may learn from these Words, that it is very difficult to persuade Men to engage in the Cause of God, against wicked Persons and Evil-doers.
First then, We may Learn from these Words, that it is very difficult to persuade Men to engage in the Cause of God, against wicked Persons and Evildoers.
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The Singularity of such an Attempt, the Disuse of the Laws, the Opposition of the Guilty, the Coldness of those who might and ought to encourage such as act in this manner;
The Singularity of such an Attempt, the Disuse of the Laws, the Opposition of the Guilty, the Coldness of those who might and ought to encourage such as act in this manner;
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the Disobliging Mens Friends or Neighbours, the Fear of injuring their own Temporal Interest, but above all, the backwardness of those who are in Publick Offices,
the Disobliging Men's Friends or Neighbours, the fear of injuring their own Temporal Interest, but above all, the backwardness of those who Are in Public Offices,
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they have listed themselves under the Banner of the Cross, and have taken a virtual Oath to be Christs faithful Servants and Soldiers to their Lives end.
they have listed themselves under the Banner of the Cross, and have taken a virtual Oath to be Christ faithful Servants and Soldiers to their Lives end.
Now we cannot make this War Defensive only without great Disadvantage, nor will it be policy to expect it at home, but rather to carry it into the Enemy's Country, where we may expect,
Now we cannot make this War Defensive only without great Disadvantage, nor will it be policy to expect it At home, but rather to carry it into the Enemy's Country, where we may expect,
to hate that which his Soul hates, and which hates him, and would if possible Dethrone him? Lest otherwise they be dealt with as Saul was for sparing the Amelekites, when he ought to have obey'd the Commandment of the Lord,
to hate that which his Soul hates, and which hates him, and would if possible Dethrone him? Lest otherwise they be dealt with as Saul was for sparing the Amelekites, when he ought to have obeyed the Commandment of the Lord,
Now if these Obligations (and to which many others might be added) did really cross our true Interest, there might be some Pretence for our not pursuing them;
Now if these Obligations (and to which many Others might be added) did really cross our true Interest, there might be Some Pretence for our not pursuing them;
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Now 'tis hard to say whether has done greater Mischief to the Publick, either Ill Principles, which have taken Men off from that Passionate Regard to their Country, which was so remarkable and so glorious among the antient Heathens, or else a Bad Life and a Dissolution of Manners, which from a complication of many unhappy Circumstances, has of late so visibly broken in upon us, both of which have so plain an Influence upon each other.
Now it's hard to say whither has done greater Mischief to the Public, either Ill Principles, which have taken Men off from that Passionate Regard to their Country, which was so remarkable and so glorious among the ancient heathens, or Else a Bad Life and a Dissolution of Manners, which from a complication of many unhappy circumstances, has of late so visibly broken in upon us, both of which have so plain an Influence upon each other.
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Thus much is however certain, that whoever truely loves his Country, will heartily endeavour to make it better, which cannot be expected, considering the Disingenuity of the Bulk of Mankind, without the due exercise of Discipline,
Thus much is however certain, that whoever truly loves his Country, will heartily endeavour to make it better, which cannot be expected, considering the Disingenuity of the Bulk of Mankind, without the due exercise of Discipline,
But this is an Article which has been so often toucht and so much exhausted, that I shall insist no longer on it, only leaving it to the Consideration of every prudent Person,
But this is an Article which has been so often touched and so much exhausted, that I shall insist no longer on it, only leaving it to the Consideration of every prudent Person,
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nay, had they not, on the contrary, abandoned themselves to the Stream of Vice and Lewdness, which therefore 'tis the concern of every Good Man to oppose with all his Might;
nay, had they not, on the contrary, abandoned themselves to the Stream of Vice and lewdness, which Therefore it's the concern of every Good Man to oppose with all his Might;
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Nor is the Opposition of Vice, in order to the suppressing, or at least the restraining of it, less conducive to domestick Happiness than 'tis to that of the Publick; it being evident, that the want of Discipline is the Ruine of Families, and that the restoration thereof would make better Servants, better Children, better Masters,
Nor is the Opposition of Vice, in order to the suppressing, or At least the restraining of it, less conducive to domestic Happiness than it's to that of the Public; it being evident, that the want of Discipline is the Ruin of Families, and that the restoration thereof would make better Servants, better Children, better Masters,
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brings the Judgments of God upon us, emaculates Mankind, taints and poisons the very first Threads of Life, projects its Mischief beyond the present Age, and loads Posterity with a feeble and a miserable Offspring?
brings the Judgments of God upon us, emaculate Mankind, taints and poisons the very First Threads of Life, projects its Mischief beyond the present Age, and loads Posterity with a feeble and a miserable Offspring?
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for what more severe Tormentor can a Man have in his own Breast, than any uncontroul'd Vice or sinful Habit. There are few Men who are altogether lost to the sense of Virtue, and to that natural Tast of Goodness at first imprinted on the Mind,
for what more severe Tormentor can a Man have in his own Breast, than any uncontrolled Vice or sinful Habit. There Are few Men who Are altogether lost to the sense of Virtue, and to that natural Taste of goodness At First imprinted on the Mind,
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and tells you he feels no pain, when 'tis but an unnatural flushing, he's still sick at Heart, all within is disorder'd, and he's not far from his End.
and tells you he feels no pain, when it's but an unnatural flushing, he's still sick At Heart, all within is disordered, and he's not Far from his End.
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Nor is the eternal Interest of every Man less concern'd in these matters than the present quiet of his Mind: For unless we oppose Wickedness, 'twill as certainly gain ground upon us,
Nor is the Eternal Interest of every Man less concerned in these matters than the present quiet of his Mind: For unless we oppose Wickedness, it'll as Certainly gain ground upon us,
We know that the Wages of Sin is Death, both temporal and eternal we know 'tis an acceptable Service to God to oppose and resist it, that he himself has told us — Those who Honour him he will Honour;
We know that the Wages of since is Death, both temporal and Eternal we know it's an acceptable Service to God to oppose and resist it, that he himself has told us — Those who Honour him he will Honour;
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so they are to do this with united Councils and Endeavours. What is a single Persons Duty in this matter cannot alter its nature when it falls into the Hands of Communities or Bodies of Men,
so they Are to do this with united Councils and Endeavours. What is a single Persons Duty in this matter cannot altar its nature when it falls into the Hands of Communities or Bodies of Men,
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since Miracles are generally ceas'd, and tho Sampson and others of old could slay their Heaps upon Heaps, yet 'tis not now for single Persons to attack whole Armies;
since Miracles Are generally ceased, and though Sampson and Others of old could slay their Heaps upon Heaps, yet it's not now for single Persons to attack Whole Armies;
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nor will a greater Number of undisciplined Men, who fight loose and stragling, gain equal Advantages on the Enemy, with a much smaller Body who engage with Discipline and Order. Its true, that the Kingdom of Darkness is likewise the Kingdom of Confusion; but still Satan will not fight against Satan, and all his Subjects unite themselves against the Lord and against his Christ, to break their bonds in sunder,
nor will a greater Number of undisciplined Men, who fight lose and straggling, gain equal Advantages on the Enemy, with a much smaller Body who engage with Discipline and Order. Its true, that the Kingdom of Darkness is likewise the Kingdom of Confusion; but still Satan will not fight against Satan, and all his Subject's unite themselves against the Lord and against his christ, to break their bonds in sunder,
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Now in opposition to those infernal Legions, did our blessed Lord institute his Church; being a regulated Society of Men, by their very Nature and Constitution most firmly united together,
Now in opposition to those infernal Legions, did our blessed Lord institute his Church; being a regulated Society of Men, by their very Nature and Constitution most firmly united together,
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by virtue of which mystical and indissolvable Union, a• well with Christ their Head, as with al• their Fellow-Members, sealed and confirmed in the Holy Sacraments, they obtain that Strength and Stability that the Gates of Hell shall never prevail against them.
by virtue of which mystical and indissolvable union, a• well with christ their Head, as with al• their Fellow members, sealed and confirmed in the Holy Sacraments, they obtain that Strength and Stability that the Gates of Hell shall never prevail against them.
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in short, did all who bear the name of Christ walk worthy of their Holy Profession, there would be no need of Discipline, nor of any such subordinate Union as I am now recommending, in any Christian Commonwealth;
in short, did all who bear the name of christ walk worthy of their Holy Profession, there would be no need of Discipline, nor of any such subordinate union as I am now recommending, in any Christian Commonwealth;
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any more than there would be need of Laws and Sanctions annexed unto them in the Civil Government, did all Men regulate themselves by the true Law of Nature and Principles of right Reason: but since none can be so sanguine, as to expect such a happy state of things, it lies upon Good Men to do what they can,
any more than there would be need of Laws and Sanctions annexed unto them in the Civil Government, did all Men regulate themselves by the true Law of Nature and Principles of right Reason: but since none can be so sanguine, as to expect such a happy state of things, it lies upon Good Men to do what they can,
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It's almost incredible, to say, what happy Effects we shoud soon see from such a close and firm Conjunction of all good Men in the prosecution of these desirable Ends. Very considerable things have by Gods Blessing been already done by some few who have devoted themselves to the Service of God and their Country on this occasion;
It's almost incredible, to say, what happy Effects we should soon see from such a close and firm Conjunction of all good Men in the prosecution of these desirable Ends. Very considerable things have by God's Blessing been already done by Some few who have devoted themselves to the Service of God and their Country on this occasion;
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who have born the Burden and Heat of the day, and entred themselves into Societies for the Reformation of Manners, both in this and our neighbouring Nation of Ireland. And may God increase their Number as he will certainly reward their Labour. There's a great Door opend,
who have born the Burden and Heat of the day, and entered themselves into Societies for the Reformation of Manners, both in this and our neighbouring nation of Ireland. And may God increase their Number as he will Certainly reward their Labour. There's a great Door opened,
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There's yet but too much Employment for more Hands, and 'twou'd be the Honour as well as the Interest of all good Men, to joyn with them in this Undertaking (nay of the greatest Prince on Earth to own his Cause from whom he receives his Crown) that by mature and united Councils, mutual assistance, more earnest application and greater numbers, they might successfully prosecute what is so well began,
There's yet but too much Employment for more Hands, and 'twoued be the Honour as well as the Interest of all good Men, to join with them in this Undertaking (nay of the greatest Prince on Earth to own his Cause from whom he receives his Crown) that by mature and united Councils, mutual assistance, more earnest application and greater numbers, they might successfully prosecute what is so well began,
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1. With Zeal. For since 'tis good to be Zealously affected in every Good matter, much more is it so in this, which has so immediate an Influence on so many great and momentous Ends. Zeal in moral Affairs seems to have much the same surprising Effects which Motion has in Physical and Mechanical; it produces what seem'd at first impossible, it gives a new Mould and Turn to every Action;
1. With Zeal. For since it's good to be Zealously affected in every Good matter, much more is it so in this, which has so immediate an Influence on so many great and momentous Ends. Zeal in moral Affairs seems to have much the same surprising Effects which Motion has in Physical and Mechanical; it produces what seemed At First impossible, it gives a new Mould and Turn to every Actium;
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it sets on work all the secret Springs and Powers of the Mind, and makes them act with such a Force and Vigour as is almost irresistible. God and Man hate a lukewarm Temper, which has often created greater Obstructions to good Designs, than the most open Opposition against them;
it sets on work all the secret Springs and Powers of the Mind, and makes them act with such a Force and Vigour as is almost irresistible. God and Man hate a lukewarm Temper, which has often created greater Obstructions to good Designs, than the most open Opposition against them;
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— Who will rise up with me, who will stand up for me against the workers of Iniquity? Who has Courage, and Constancy, and Bravery equal to so glorious, an Underatking? As that Zeal is Madness which pushes a Man on to illegal and indefensible Actions, whatever be the motive of his engaging in them;
— Who will rise up with me, who will stand up for me against the workers of Iniquity? Who has Courage, and Constancy, and Bravery equal to so glorious, an Underatking? As that Zeal is Madness which pushes a Man on to illegal and indefensible Actions, whatever be the motive of his engaging in them;
But still we must take care that our Zeal be temper'd with Prudence; and if ever we are to be wise as Serpents, we are certainly to be so in these Matters, wherein we are sure to have the old Serpent himself our sworn and inveterate Enemy:
But still we must take care that our Zeal be tempered with Prudence; and if ever we Are to be wise as Serpents, we Are Certainly to be so in these Matters, wherein we Are sure to have the old Serpent himself our sworn and inveterate Enemy:
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He may bruise the Heel of the Seed of the Woman, of the Members, as well as of Christ their Head, by Backbiting and Reproaches, and by all the Calumnies that Hell can invent, or its Emissaries utter.
He may bruise the Heel of the Seed of the Woman, of the Members, as well as of christ their Head, by Backbiting and Reproaches, and by all the Calumnies that Hell can invent, or its Emissaries utter.
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What need then have all those good Men who engage in this honourable and weighty Affair of stemming the Tide of Vice amongst us, what need have they to be always upon their Guard, and to take care of their Steps, since there are so many who watch for their Halting. To act by the most prudent and advisable Methods, to be zealous without being passionate, which perhaps is one of the most difficult things in the World.
What need then have all those good Men who engage in this honourable and weighty Affair of stemming the Tide of Vice among us, what need have they to be always upon their Guard, and to take care of their Steps, since there Are so many who watch for their Halting. To act by the most prudent and advisable Methods, to be zealous without being passionate, which perhaps is one of the most difficult things in the World.
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To give no just Offence to any, to prepare themselves against the doubtful Combat; to expect to be hated and slander'd by bad Men, as was their Master before them,
To give no just Offence to any, to prepare themselves against the doubtful Combat; to expect to be hated and slandered by bad Men, as was their Master before them,
as their instructive Examples would on those of others; and be one of those natural and inseparable Rewards which even in this Life attend Virtue and Goodness, and which in some sort may seem to antedate an happy Eternity.
as their instructive Examples would on those of Others; and be one of those natural and inseparable Rewards which even in this Life attend Virtue and goodness, and which in Some sort may seem to antedate an happy Eternity.
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and 'tis to be fear'd, that too many will come under this Reproof who think themselves wholly innocent; such are those who any ways countenance wicked Men in their lewd Practices and infamous Behaviours:
and it's to be feared, that too many will come under this Reproof who think themselves wholly innocent; such Are those who any ways countenance wicked Men in their lewd Practices and infamous Behaviours:
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who chuse the Company of ill Men, and therefore seem to stand in the way of Sinners, and are in great danger of sitting in the seat of the scorner — tho they cannot be ignorant who has said, That he who walks with wise men shall be wise,
who choose the Company of ill Men, and Therefore seem to stand in the Way of Sinners, and Are in great danger of sitting in the seat of the scorner — though they cannot be ignorant who has said, That he who walks with wise men shall be wise,
for then as the Apostle says, must we go out of the World; but I speak of a voluntary Intimacy, a peculiar unnecessary Endearment with bad Men, which if it does not make them better, will certainly make others worse, whose Conversation is so pestilentially infectious,
for then as the Apostle Says, must we go out of the World; but I speak of a voluntary Intimacy, a peculiar unnecessary Endearment with bad Men, which if it does not make them better, will Certainly make Others Worse, whose Conversation is so pestilentially infectious,
than Hobes himself or our new Atheistical Clubs, to the Faith and Morals of the Nation. Moral Representations are own'd to be in their own Nature, not only Innocent,
than Hobes himself or our new Atheistical Clubs, to the Faith and Morals of the nation. Moral Representations Are owned to be in their own Nature, not only Innocent,
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With as much reason may we exclaim against our modern Plays and Interludes, as did the old zealous Fathers against the Pagan Spectales, and as justly rank these as they did the others, among those Pomps and Vanities of this wicked World which our Baptism obliges us to renounce and to abhor. What Communion hath the Temple of God with Idols, with those abominable mysteries of Iniquity which outdo the old Fescennina of the Heathens, the lewd Orgies of Bacchus, and the impious Feasts of Isis and Priapus? I know not how any Persons can profitably, or indeed decently, present themselves here before Gods Holy Oracle, who are frequently present at those Schools of Vice, and Nurseries of Profaneness and Lewdness, to unlearn there what they are here taught, out of Gods Holy Word. It recals to my mind a Passage not unlike it, in the Book of the Kings, (2 Kings xvii. 30, 33.) concerning those Samaritans who inhabited the Land of Israel after the Captivity of the Ten Tribes;
With as much reason may we exclaim against our modern Plays and Interludes, as did the old zealous Father's against the Pagan Spectales, and as justly rank these as they did the Others, among those Pomps and Vanities of this wicked World which our Baptism obliges us to renounce and to abhor. What Communion hath the Temple of God with Idols, with those abominable Mysteres of Iniquity which outdo the old Fescennina of the heathens, the lewd Orgies of Bacchus, and the impious Feasts of Isis and Priapus? I know not how any Persons can profitably, or indeed decently, present themselves Here before God's Holy Oracle, who Are frequently present At those Schools of Vice, and Nurseries of Profaneness and lewdness, to unlearn there what they Are Here taught, out of God's Holy Word. It recalls to my mind a Passage not unlike it, in the Book of the Kings, (2 Kings xvii. 30, 33.) Concerning those Samaritans who inhabited the Land of Israel After the Captivity of the Ten Tribes;
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the Men of Babylon made Succoth-Benoth, that is, as Learned Men are of Opinion, the Tabernacles or Temples, or if you please, Scenes or Theatres of Venus; and others of them burnt their Children in the Fire to their Idols: — so they feared the Lord and served their own Gods. The Application is but too obvious and easie; would you suffer your Friend or your Child to resort every day to a Pest-house, or a Place infected with any contagious and deadly Disease, whence you had seen many Persons carried out dead before you? If none would do this who pretended to be in his right senses, what excuse can be made for those who do worse, and are themselves frequently present, as well as suffer others to be so, at that place which is so nearly ally'd to hers which Solomon describes;
the Men of Babylon made Succoth-Benoth, that is, as Learned Men Are of Opinion, the Tabernacles or Temples, or if you please, Scenes or Theatres of Venus; and Others of them burned their Children in the Fire to their Idols: — so they feared the Lord and served their own God's The Application is but too obvious and easy; would you suffer your Friend or your Child to resort every day to a Pesthouse, or a Place infected with any contagious and deadly Disease, whence you had seen many Persons carried out dead before you? If none would do this who pretended to be in his right Senses, what excuse can be made for those who do Worse, and Are themselves frequently present, as well as suffer Others to be so, At that place which is so nearly allied to hers which Solomon describes;
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And are they not too like those Iews Ezekiel mentions, who when they had slain their Children in the Fire to their Idols, came into Gods Sanctuary to profane it.
And Are they not too like those Iews Ezekielem mentions, who when they had slave their Children in the Fire to their Idols, Come into God's Sanctuary to profane it.
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How can such Persons pray every day Lead us not into Temptation, when they themselves wilfully rush into the very mouth of it? 'Tis true the Stage pretends to Reform Manners, but let them tell us how many Converts they can name, by their means, to Virtue and Religion during these last thirty or forty years,
How can such Persons pray every day Led us not into Temptation, when they themselves wilfully rush into the very Mouth of it? It's true the Stage pretends to Reform Manners, but let them tell us how many Converts they can name, by their means, to Virtue and Religion during these last thirty or forty Years,
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and we can give numerous and sad Instances to the contrary, even of a brave and virtuous Nation too generally depraved and corrupted, to which there cannot perhaps be any one thing assigned, which has more highly contributed than these unsufferable and abominable Representations; the Authors of which,
and we can give numerous and sad Instances to the contrary, even of a brave and virtuous nation too generally depraved and corrupted, to which there cannot perhaps be any one thing assigned, which has more highly contributed than these unsufferable and abominable Representations; the Authors of which,
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To close the Head, whereon I'm sorry there's so much cause of insisting, since there are too many, of whom we may without Breach of Charity believe, that they'd rather forsake the Church than the Theatre, by their being so much more frequently and delightfully present at the latter than they are at the former.
To close the Head, whereon I'm sorry there's so much cause of insisting, since there Are too many, of whom we may without Breach of Charity believe, that they rather forsake the Church than the Theatre, by their being so much more frequently and delightfully present At the latter than they Are At the former.
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If Oaths, if Blasphemy, if perpetual Profanation of the glorious Name of God and of our Blessed Redeemer, if making a scoff and a laughter at his Holy Word and Institutions, and I know not why I should not add his Ministers too, which is the very Salt, and almost the Imprimatur to most of the Comedies of the present Age.
If Oaths, if Blasphemy, if perpetual Profanation of the glorious Name of God and of our Blessed Redeemer, if making a scoff and a laughter At his Holy Word and Institutions, and I know not why I should not add his Ministers too, which is the very Salt, and almost the Imprimatur to most of the Comedies of the present Age.
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If Filthiness and foolish Talking and profane or immodest Iesting, and insulting over the miseries, and excusing, and representing, and recommending the Vices of Mankind, either by not punishing them at all,
If Filthiness and foolish Talking and profane or immodest Jesting, and insulting over the misery's, and excusing, and representing, and recommending the Vices of Mankind, either by not punishing them At all,
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or slighty punishing them, or even making them prosperous and happy; and teaching others first how to be wicked, and then to defend or hide their Wickedness, or at least to think Virtue ridiculous and unfashionable, and Religion and Piety fit for none but old People, Fools and Lunaticks; if Contempt of Superiours, if false Notions of Honour. if heighth of Lewdness and Pride, and Revenge, and even Murder be those Lessons which are daily taught at these Publick Play-houses, to the disgrace of our Age, corruption of our Morals, and scandal and odium of our Nation; for the truth of which we may appeal to all the unprejudiced and virtuous part of Mankind:
or slighty punishing them, or even making them prosperous and happy; and teaching Others First how to be wicked, and then to defend or hide their Wickedness, or At least to think Virtue ridiculous and unfashionable, and Religion and Piety fit for none but old People, Fools and Lunatics; if Contempt of Superiors, if false Notions of Honour. if height of lewdness and Pride, and Revenge, and even Murder be those Lessons which Are daily taught At these Public Play-houses, to the disgrace of our Age, corruption of our Morals, and scandal and odium of our nation; for the truth of which we may appeal to all the unprejudiced and virtuous part of Mankind:
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Then we may further ask, whether these are fit Places for the Education of our Youth, the Diversion of those of riper Age, or indeed so much as tolerable as they now are,
Then we may further ask, whither these Are fit Places for the Education of our Youth, the Diversion of those of riper Age, or indeed so much as tolerable as they now Are,
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but in the mean time how can we presume to come hither unto Gods House and his Holy Table, unless we could answer that pathetick Expostulation of God to his own People, who liv'd not answerable to their Profession, What hast thou to do to tread my Courts,
but in the mean time how can we presume to come hither unto God's House and his Holy Table, unless we could answer that pathetic Expostulation of God to his own People, who lived not answerable to their Profession, What hast thou to do to tread my Courts,
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and by those Laws which are the Strength of our happy Constitution, and with that meekness, patience and excellent temper of Mind, which our Saviour recommends to his Disciples,
and by those Laws which Are the Strength of our happy Constitution, and with that meekness, patience and excellent temper of Mind, which our Saviour recommends to his Disciples,
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Humility is certainly a great part of Prudence and a noble Christian Virtue, tho hardly ever known or mentioned in the Ethics of the Heathens, and is highly necessary to those who are engaged in this Work. For 'tis not easie to be singular without a too great Opinion of our selves and being embittered and soured by the Censures of others,
Humility is Certainly a great part of Prudence and a noble Christian Virtue, though hardly ever known or mentioned in the Ethics of the heathens, and is highly necessary to those who Are engaged in this Work. For it's not easy to be singular without a too great Opinion of our selves and being embittered and soured by the Censures of Others,
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as well as by their refusal to assist us in what we know to be a necessary and an honourable Undertaking &c. those must have a great Command indeed, of their own Minds, who never felt any risings in them on such Provocations. However thus much is sure, that Modesty and Meekness did never yet hurt a good Cause,
as well as by their refusal to assist us in what we know to be a necessary and an honourable Undertaking etc. those must have a great Command indeed, of their own Minds, who never felt any risings in them on such Provocations. However thus much is sure, that Modesty and Meekness did never yet hurt a good Cause,
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that after all, they are Arguments of the clearest Courage and Magnanimity. To close this Head, let us always remember, that we are not to rise up tumultuously even against Evil-Doers, but in an orderly and legal way.
that After all, they Are Arguments of the Clearest Courage and Magnanimity. To close this Head, let us always Remember, that we Are not to rise up tumultuously even against Evil-Doers, but in an orderly and Legal Way.
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And what further Encouragement can we desire, to set us about this necessary tho invidious Employment with the utmost Zeal and Courage, than those we already have? What stronger Arguments to persuade us to fix our selves as Iron Pillars and Brazen Walls against the Workers of Iniquity? To set our united Breasts against the Stream of Profaneness and Wickedness, which if we did, it must of necessity give way,
And what further Encouragement can we desire, to Set us about this necessary tho invidious Employment with the utmost Zeal and Courage, than those we already have? What Stronger Arguments to persuade us to fix our selves as Iron Pillars and Brazen Walls against the Workers of Iniquity? To Set our united Breasts against the Stream of Profaneness and Wickedness, which if we did, it must of necessity give Way,
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Is it number that we want to encourage us? Why we have a thousand on our side even in the Breast of every Ill man whom we bring to just Punishment. We have now, blessed be God, the glorious Encouragement of Superiours, that the Sword of Iustice shall no longer lye rusting and idle, but be drawn and furbished up for the Battle, and glitter against the Faces of Gods and our Countrey's Enemies.
Is it number that we want to encourage us? Why we have a thousand on our side even in the Breast of every Ill man whom we bring to just Punishment. We have now, blessed be God, the glorious Encouragement of Superiors, that the Sword of justice shall no longer lie rusting and idle, but be drawn and furbished up for the Battle, and glitter against the Faces of God's and our Country's Enemies.
We may hope for the concurrence of most good Men upon Earth, when they are satisfied of the sincerity of our Intentions and t•• Prudence of our Behaviour.
We may hope for the concurrence of most good Men upon Earth, when they Are satisfied of the sincerity of our Intentions and t•• Prudence of our Behaviour.
who if they rejoice •• the Conversion of one Sinner, cannot b• unconcern'd in any thing that looks t•wards a more publick and general Refo•mation. But alas!
who if they rejoice •• the Conversion of one Sinner, cannot b• unconcerned in any thing that looks t•wards a more public and general Refo•mation. But alas!
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after all this, what reaso• has every one who has any real Concer• for God and his Country, to cry out wit• the Father of old, To what dregs of ti•• are we reserved!
After all this, what reaso• has every one who has any real Concer• for God and his Country, to cry out wit• the Father of old, To what dregs of ti•• Are we reserved!
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when Men may almo•• print or speak what Blasphemies they pleas• with Impunity and even with Triumph when too many of the inordinate Magistrates will not act, nor the People generally assist them in the Punishment of Evil-Doers; when it shall be reckoned patt of good Breeding, or at least an Argument of Wit and Spirit, to ridicule al• that's scared, and to profane the glorious and fearful Name, — The Lord our God, and yet the rudest, the busiest, and the most clownish thing in the World, to reprove, to detect and punish such notorious Offenders,
when Men may almo•• print or speak what Blasphemies they pleas• with Impunity and even with Triumph when too many of the inordinate Magistrates will not act, nor the People generally assist them in the Punishment of Evil-Doers; when it shall be reckoned pat of good Breeding, or At least an Argument of Wit and Spirit, to ridicule al• that's scared, and to profane the glorious and fearful Name, — The Lord our God, and yet the rudest, the Busiest, and the most clownish thing in the World, to reprove, to detect and Punish such notorious Offenders,
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that he is the God of Iudgment, and by him Actions are weighed, not in the unequal Scales of Prejudice and Partiality, but by the unerring Standard of his own Immutable Iustice.
that he is the God of Judgement, and by him Actions Are weighed, not in the unequal Scales of Prejudice and Partiality, but by the unerring Standard of his own Immutable Justice
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shall such a one presume to affront my Father, my Patron, my Friend, my Benefactor, my Saviour, and I want Courage or Honesty to oppose him, to detect him,
shall such a one presume to affront my Father, my Patron, my Friend, my Benefactor, my Saviour, and I want Courage or Honesty to oppose him, to detect him,
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or should we ever believe any Person to be ours who so basely deserted us? Whom are we afraid of, that we forget the Lord our Maker? Let all the Potsherds of the Earth fall down together,
or should we ever believe any Person to be ours who so basely deserted us? Whom Are we afraid of, that we forget the Lord our Maker? Let all the Potsherds of the Earth fallen down together,
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and humble themselves before the King, the Lord of Hosts, and let him alone be exalted, whose Glory is above the Heavens, and who shakes the Earth at his Displeasure: The Mountains and the Hills shall flee away before him,
and humble themselves before the King, the Lord of Hosts, and let him alone be exalted, whose Glory is above the Heavens, and who shakes the Earth At his Displeasure: The Mountains and the Hills shall flee away before him,
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and that is, the entire Dedication of our selves to God, without exception and without reserve; especially and more solemnly at the Blessed Sacrament, as often as the happy occasion is offer'd,
and that is, the entire Dedication of our selves to God, without exception and without reserve; especially and more solemnly At the Blessed Sacrament, as often as the happy occasion is offered,
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Let us read often the Lives of the Martyrs, and see what they suffer'd, for his sake who loved them, and washed them from their Sins in his own Blood. (Heb. 11.) They were stoned, were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the Sword, they endured Tryals of cruel mockings and Scourgings, and Bonds and Imprisonments and the most infamous and painful Deaths, not accepting Deliverance that they might obtain a better Resurrection, a new and happier State of things in a better World.
Let us read often the Lives of the Martyrs, and see what they suffered, for his sake who loved them, and washed them from their Sins in his own Blood. (Hebrew 11.) They were stoned, were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slave with the Sword, they endured Trials of cruel mockings and Scourgings, and Bonds and Imprisonments and the most infamous and painful Death's, not accepting Deliverance that they might obtain a better Resurrection, a new and Happier State of things in a better World.
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be unwilling at the expence of a little Reputation amongst mistaken or ill men, to rescue the Honour of God and of Religion, and vindicate the Laws and Glory of our Nation and of common Christianity.
be unwilling At the expense of a little Reputation among mistaken or ill men, to rescue the Honour of God and of Religion, and vindicate the Laws and Glory of our nation and of Common Christianity.
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Which is, in truth, the proper and immediate Office of the Magistrate, and all others must rise up against Evil-Doers, a• Assistants with him and in Subordination to him.
Which is, in truth, the proper and immediate Office of the Magistrate, and all Others must rise up against Evil-Doers, a• Assistants with him and in Subordination to him.
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if he does not rise up against the workers of Iniquity, how can he answer his criminal Neglect before the Almighty Iudge of all Men, with whom there is no respect of Persons? If the Subordinate Magistrate refuses to discharge his own Duty, much more if he discourages those who attempt the Punishment of Offenders, he's at once guilty of Perjury and Injustice;
if he does not rise up against the workers of Iniquity, how can he answer his criminal Neglect before the Almighty Judge of all Men, with whom there is no respect of Persons? If the Subordinate Magistrate refuses to discharge his own Duty, much more if he discourages those who attempt the Punishment of Offenders, he's At once guilty of Perjury and Injustice;
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I mean the late Address of our Honourable Representatives in Parliament, which [ and his Majesty's truly Royal Proclamation for the suppression of Vice, in pursuance thereof;
I mean the late Address of our Honourable Representatives in Parliament, which [ and his Majesty's truly Royal Proclamation for the suppression of Vice, in pursuance thereof;
concerning both of which, we may say thus much with decency in relation to what's past, that they are beyond the Example of former Reigns, and without vanity in reference of what's to come, that they ] will shine in the Annals of our Country to all Generations. Now when Judgment thus eminently returns unto Righteousness, who is there that is upright in Heart but will gladly follow it? None will be refused who sincerely offer themselves even at the Eleventh Hour. Shall we then stand all the day idle, when the Lord of the Vineyard calls us out to this painful but glorious Work? Is not the punishment of Evil-doers a thing highly acceptable to Almighty God,
Concerning both of which, we may say thus much with decency in Relation to what's past, that they Are beyond the Exampl of former Reigns, and without vanity in Referente of what's to come, that they ] will shine in the Annals of our Country to all Generations. Now when Judgement thus eminently returns unto Righteousness, who is there that is upright in Heart but will gladly follow it? None will be refused who sincerely offer themselves even At the Eleventh Hour. Shall we then stand all the day idle, when the Lord of the Vineyard calls us out to this painful but glorious Work? Is not the punishment of Evildoers a thing highly acceptable to Almighty God,
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and were not Magistrates instituted by him, as for other great Ends, so to execute Wrath on those that do Evil; or have not those whose proper business 'tis to do so and yet neglect it, just reason to fear lest God should execute his Wrath against them,
and were not Magistrates instituted by him, as for other great Ends, so to execute Wrath on those that do Evil; or have not those whose proper business it's to do so and yet neglect it, just reason to Fear lest God should execute his Wrath against them,
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and that their Lives should go for the Life of the Offender? Or is there not still something very bad at the bottom of such a general Negligence, and if Men were really virtuous themselves, would they not heartily encourage Virtue, and discourage and punish Vice in others,
and that their Lives should go for the Life of the Offender? Or is there not still something very bad At the bottom of such a general Negligence, and if Men were really virtuous themselves, would they not heartily encourage Virtue, and discourage and Punish Vice in Others,
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such as Blasphemers, Swearers, Profane and Atheistical Persons, the Unclean, and the Adulterer, with whom our Streets do in some parts of the City still too much abound,
such as Blasphemers, Swearers, Profane and Atheistical Persons, the Unclean, and the Adulterer, with whom our Streets do in Some parts of the city still too much abound,
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and the Laws of our Country have justly branded, as infamous Persons and Evil-doers. They were certainly esteem'd such in former Ages, and the Nature of Vice and Virtue is as unalterable and eternal as that of Good and Evil; and one would think they should not change with the mode, and that nothing should make the latter a Disgrace, the former a matter of Glory, or at least a subject of Diversion and Laughter only in any civilized Nation. But so it is,
and the Laws of our Country have justly branded, as infamous Persons and Evildoers. They were Certainly esteemed such in former Ages, and the Nature of Vice and Virtue is as unalterable and Eternal as that of Good and Evil; and one would think they should not change with the mode, and that nothing should make the latter a Disgrace, the former a matter of Glory, or At least a Subject of Diversion and Laughter only in any civilized nation. But so it is,
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and is likely to be still worse if the Magistrate does not exert himself, and put the Laws in Execution against all such Offenders: and indeed if all People do not more heartily and unanimously join to assist the Magistrate in so doing;
and is likely to be still Worse if the Magistrate does not exert himself, and put the Laws in Execution against all such Offenders: and indeed if all People do not more heartily and unanimously join to assist the Magistrate in so doing;
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Good Manners are the Bond and Cement of all Societies, and good Laws the life of good Manners; and unless these Laws are well executed, 'tis the same thing as if we were without them,
Good Manners Are the Bound and Cement of all Societies, and good Laws the life of good Manners; and unless these Laws Are well executed, it's the same thing as if we were without them,
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if not yet worse, because the contempt of the Laws enhances the Guilt of the Offender, and Impunity renders him still more obdurate, and they can never be executed, unless Information be given against those who transgress them.
if not yet Worse, Because the contempt of the Laws enhances the Gilded of the Offender, and Impunity renders him still more obdurate, and they can never be executed, unless Information be given against those who transgress them.
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They see with the Eyes of other Men, and therefore if private Persons shut their own Eyes against publick Enormities, how is it possible for the Magistrate either to detect or to punish them? 'Tis the Glory of Kings to search out a matter, 'tis the Glory of all Loyal Subjects to assist them in it;
They see with the Eyes of other Men, and Therefore if private Persons shut their own Eyes against public Enormities, how is it possible for the Magistrate either to detect or to Punish them? It's the Glory of Kings to search out a matter, it's the Glory of all Loyal Subject's to assist them in it;
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to Inform against profane and lewd Persons, as freely as to give their Testimony concerning any other Breaches of the Peace, and to bring those who glory in their Shame to just Punishment, that others may hear and Fear,
to Inform against profane and lewd Persons, as freely as to give their Testimony Concerning any other Breaches of the Peace, and to bring those who glory in their Shame to just Punishment, that Others may hear and fear,
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and do no more so wickedly ▪ Is not misprision of Treason against the King of Heaven, as notorious a misdemeanour as if it were against any Earthly King? What would the Law say to one who should stifle or conceal a Felony or a Murder, and would it not look upon him as an Accomplice in the Fact? What should we think our selves of a Neighbour who should know the Person that had rob'd us,
and do no more so wickedly ▪ Is not Misprision of Treason against the King of Heaven, as notorious a misdemeanour as if it were against any Earthly King? What would the Law say to one who should stifle or conceal a Felony or a Murder, and would it not look upon him as an Accomplice in the Fact? What should we think our selves of a Neighbour who should know the Person that had robbed us,
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and yet would not discover him? Do we think it any ways infamous to detect an High-way-man, or to seize him and bring him to Iustice? and shall we be only unconcerned for the Glory of God,
and yet would not discover him? Do we think it any ways infamous to detect an Highwayman, or to seize him and bring him to justice? and shall we be only unconcerned for the Glory of God,
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To say the Truth, Compassion and Charity, as well as Iustice, oblige us to act in this Affair, and will teach us to behave our selves both with Concern and with Temper in it.
To say the Truth, Compassion and Charity, as well as justice, oblige us to act in this Affair, and will teach us to behave our selves both with Concern and with Temper in it.
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but show your pity to them, not by a cruel Fondness, but by a kind and wholesome Severity. Would you suffer your dearest Friend to dye for want of Cupping or Bleeding him when you saw him labouring under the extremest Agonies? Alas these are all our Friends,
but show your pity to them, not by a cruel Fondness, but by a kind and wholesome Severity. Would you suffer your dearest Friend to die for want of Cupping or Bleeding him when you saw him labouring under the Extremest Agonies? Alas these Are all our Friends,
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for a Christian has no enemies: we are all Brethren in the Profession of Christianity; we have all one common Lord, should have one Faith, as we have one Baptism, one God and Father of us all,
for a Christian has no enemies: we Are all Brothers in the Profession of Christianity; we have all one Common Lord, should have one Faith, as we have one Baptism, one God and Father of us all,
Why should we suffer such as these to tumble over a fatal Precipice for fear of disturbing or disobliging them, by pulling them back with some hast and violence? Why should our poor Brother perish for whom Christ dyed? I'm mistaken if here be not oftentimes the main point and stress of this Affair.
Why should we suffer such as these to tumble over a fatal Precipice for Fear of disturbing or disobliging them, by pulling them back with Some hast and violence? Why should our poor Brother perish for whom christ died? I'm mistaken if Here be not oftentimes the main point and stress of this Affair.
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As one great end of punishing an Offender is for the Example of others, so another end is to make him better, where he is not notoriously incorrigible: now if you can but once convince him that you love him,
As one great end of punishing an Offender is for the Exampl of Others, so Another end is to make him better, where he is not notoriously incorrigible: now if you can but once convince him that you love him,
As for that part of the Application which relates to that Union which ought to be among good Men against the Workers of Iniquity, I shall turn it chiefly to those who are already concern'd in any Societies for the Reformation of Manners, or in the Religious Societies.
As for that part of the Application which relates to that union which ought to be among good Men against the Workers of Iniquity, I shall turn it chiefly to those who Are already concerned in any Societies for the Reformation of Manners, or in the Religious Societies.
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You expect not, my Brethren, any Flattering Titles, nor dare I give any, lest my Maker should take me away. But Truth must be spoken, and all due Encouragement ought to be given to such glorious Undertakings. You are engag'd in the best of Works, the preventing Gods Dishonour; the promoting his Glory and your Countrey's Happiness: you have not rested satisfied with a monastick Piety or Virtue, with being Good your selves and then letting the World run which way it pleas'd;
You expect not, my Brothers, any Flattering Titles, nor Dare I give any, lest my Maker should take me away. But Truth must be spoken, and all due Encouragement ought to be given to such glorious Undertakings. You Are engaged in the best of Works, the preventing God's Dishonour; the promoting his Glory and your Country's Happiness: you have not rested satisfied with a monastic Piety or Virtue, with being Good your selves and then letting the World run which Way it pleased;
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Who can tell what Mercies, what undeserved Mercies God may yet have in store for a most Sinful, Ungrateful Nation, For he has mercy on whom he will have mercy.
Who can tell what mercies, what undeserved mercies God may yet have in store for a most Sinful, Ungrateful nation, For he has mercy on whom he will have mercy.
Praise the Lord of Life and Glory, if he has toucht your Minds with a true sense of your Sins, and given you rational grounds to believe they are pardoned,
Praise the Lord of Life and Glory, if he has touched your Minds with a true sense of your Sins, and given you rational grounds to believe they Are pardoned,
for the sake of his dear Son our Lord, on your hearty and habitual Repentance. Endeavour more and more to pull others out of the Fire. Think not a private Admonition is sufficient in the case of open and Scandalous Offences, any more than it would excuse you in the concealment of a Traytor, or any other notorious Offender. Be willing, be thankful to be accounted the Filth and Off-scouring of the World;
for the sake of his dear Son our Lord, on your hearty and habitual Repentance. Endeavour more and more to pull Others out of the Fire. Think not a private Admonition is sufficient in the case of open and Scandalous Offences, any more than it would excuse you in the concealment of a Traitor, or any other notorious Offender. Be willing, be thankful to be accounted the Filth and Offscouring of the World;
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the Disturbers of the publick Peace (by those who themselves notoriously break it) and such as turn the World upside down, as you know who were called before ye.
the Disturbers of the public Peace (by those who themselves notoriously break it) and such as turn the World upside down, as you know who were called before you.
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Think much of Heaven. Forget not Death. Be constant at Sacraments, in Prayer Publick, Domestick and Private, never neglecting the latter, never when you can with any convenience be present at it, the former. Neglect not to Sing the High Praises of God.
Think much of Heaven. Forget not Death. Be constant At Sacraments, in Prayer Public, Domestic and Private, never neglecting the latter, never when you can with any convenience be present At it, the former. Neglect not to Sing the High Praises of God.
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Remember the Poor, especially Gods Poor. Pity the Afflicted, especially our dear Brethren who now suffer for the Word of God and the Testimony of Iesus.
remember the Poor, especially God's Poor. Pity the Afflicted, especially our dear Brothers who now suffer for the Word of God and the Testimony of Iesus.
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Follow the Lamb whithersoever he goes, who came into the World for this very purpose, that he might destroy the Works of the Devil, conquer the Kingdom of Satan,
Follow the Lamb whithersoever he Goes, who Come into the World for this very purpose, that he might destroy the Works of the devil, conquer the Kingdom of Satan,
Follow him in meekness, patience and humility; bearing the Cross as he himself did before us, who when he was revil'd, revil'd not again ▪ when he suffer'd threatned not,
Follow him in meekness, patience and humility; bearing the Cross as he himself did before us, who when he was reviled, reviled not again ▪ when he suffered threatened not,
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but committed himself to him that judgeth Righteously, and for the Ioy that was set before him endured the Cross, despis'd the Shame, and is now sat down at the Right Hand of the Majesty on High. To conclude all.
but committed himself to him that Judgeth Righteously, and for the Joy that was Set before him endured the Cross, despised the Shame, and is now sat down At the Right Hand of the Majesty on High. To conclude all.
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now consider more earnestly than ever, how eminently such Designs as these would tend to the exercising, and consequently the improving and increasing of many Graces or Holy Habits, of his Prudence, and Patience, and Couroge, and Zeal, and Meekness, and contempt of the World,
now Consider more earnestly than ever, how eminently such Designs as these would tend to the exercising, and consequently the improving and increasing of many Graces or Holy Habits, of his Prudence, and Patience, and Couroge, and Zeal, and Meekness, and contempt of the World,
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when he reflects on any Sufferings he undergoes for the sake of God, and for the Cause of despised Religion and Vertue. How light are these Afflictions unto him, which others would be ready to sink under, and how little does he think they deserve that Name, when they work out for him such an exceeding and etenral weight of Glory!
when he reflects on any Sufferings he undergoes for the sake of God, and for the Cause of despised Religion and Virtue. How Light Are these Afflictions unto him, which Others would be ready to sink under, and how little does he think they deserve that Name, when they work out for him such an exceeding and etenral weight of Glory!
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he aspires to that better World, where he knows who will meet him when this painful Life is ended, receive him into everlasting Habitations, and say unto him, Well done good and faithful Servant, enter thou into the Ioy of thy Lord. FINIS.
he aspires to that better World, where he knows who will meet him when this painful Life is ended, receive him into everlasting Habitations, and say unto him, Well done good and faithful Servant, enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. FINIS.
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