The profitableness of piety opened in an assize sermon preach'd at Dorchester, March 24 1670/1 : before the Right Honourable Sir Richard Rainsford Knight, one of the judges of the Kings Bench at the request of the Right Worshipful Robert Seymer Esquire, His Majesties High-Sheriff of the County of Dorset / by Richard West, D.D. ...
2. They Judge not for men, but for the Lord, who is with them in Judgment, 2 Chro. 19. 6. Again, Their Judgment is God's, Deut. 1. 17. and once more, God himself hath said they are Gods, Psal. 82. 6. And now it would be a monstrous Solecism and Contradiction,
2. They Judge not for men, but for the Lord, who is with them in Judgement, 2 Chro 19. 6. Again, Their Judgement is God's, Deuteronomy 1. 17. and once more, God himself hath said they Are God's, Psalm 82. 6. And now it would be a monstrous Solecism and Contradiction,
Though then the Apostle prescribes this Counsel in my Text, to a Man of God; yet it is very fit and proper to be given in Charge to you that are Gods of Men. To Exercise your selves unto Godliness;
Though then the Apostle prescribes this Counsel in my Text, to a Man of God; yet it is very fit and proper to be given in Charge to you that Are God's of Men. To Exercise your selves unto Godliness;
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for Bodily Exercise profiteth little, but Godliness (which is seated in the Heart and shines in the Life of a Christian) that is Profitable for All things, having Promise of the Life that now is,
for Bodily Exercise profiteth little, but Godliness (which is seated in the Heart and shines in the Life of a Christian) that is Profitable for All things, having Promise of the Life that now is,
Secondly, A Powerful Argument to incourage and inforce it, drawn ab Vtili, from the Great Diana of Profit; Godliness is profitable unto all things, having Promise of the Life that now is,
Secondly, A Powerful Argument to encourage and enforce it, drawn ab Useful, from the Great Diana of Profit; Godliness is profitable unto all things, having Promise of the Life that now is,
And thus among those several Sects and Subsects (which have been as numerous and busie almost as Insects) every one beats down the price of another mans Religion, to enhance the Value of their own;
And thus among those several Sects and Subsects (which have been as numerous and busy almost as Insects) every one beats down the price of Another men Religion, to enhance the Valve of their own;
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1. A Conformity to the Nature of God, (as far as may consist with our capacity) and therefore Believers are said to be partakers of the Divine Nature, 2 Pet. 1. 4. The meaning of which is, not that we participate of his Substance, which is incommunicable,
1. A Conformity to the Nature of God, (as Far as may consist with our capacity) and Therefore Believers Are said to be partakers of the Divine Nature, 2 Pet. 1. 4. The meaning of which is, not that we participate of his Substance, which is incommunicable,
Thus it is the Power, and Perfection of Godliness (and consequently the way to true Happiness) when we do every thing in Obedience to Gods Commands, regulating all our works by his Word,
Thus it is the Power, and Perfection of Godliness (and consequently the Way to true Happiness) when we do every thing in obedience to God's Commands, regulating all our works by his Word,
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when he humbled himself in our Humanity, and this is that, in which every Saint of God should be conformable to the Son of God, that so he may be Holy as he is Holy.
when he humbled himself in our Humanity, and this is that, in which every Saint of God should be conformable to the Son of God, that so he may be Holy as he is Holy.
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But where now shall we find this godliness? Is it to be found amongst all those who call themselves the Godly partie? I wish with all my soul, that they were all such Conformists, to wit, that they were Conformable to the Image of the Son of God, as 'tis Rom. 8. 29. Summa Religionis est imitari quem colis, it is the summ and substance of Religion, to Imitate Him whom we worship.
But where now shall we find this godliness? Is it to be found among all those who call themselves the Godly party? I wish with all my soul, that they were all such Conformists, to wit, that they were Conformable to the Image of the Son of God, as it's Rom. 8. 29. Summa Religion est imitari Whom colis, it is the sum and substance of Religion, to Imitate Him whom we worship.
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and Power, the same should every Christian in all Humility say concerning Holiness and Righteousness, Ero similis Altissimo, I will be like the most High.
and Power, the same should every Christian in all Humility say Concerning Holiness and Righteousness, Ero Similis Altissimo, I will be like the most High.
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Thou resistest the lawful Powers, thou despisest Dominion, and speakest evil of Dignities, and art not afraid to offend Him, who is the Defender of Thee,
Thou resistest the lawful Powers, thou Despisest Dominion, and Speakest evil of Dignities, and art not afraid to offend Him, who is the Defender of Thee,
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in so much, that if according to the custome of the Jews, we should rent our Clothes, as oft as we hear Gods holy Name prophaned, we should scarce have a Rag left upon our backs.
in so much, that if according to the custom of the jews, we should rend our Clothes, as oft as we hear God's holy Name Profaned, we should scarce have a Rag left upon our backs.
Many labour six dayes in their lawful Callings, who shamefully Play, and Sin away the Seventh, which may justly occasion the revival of what Alstedius once said of the Germans, If the day should be call'd according to some mens observation of it, Daemoniacus potiùs quàm Dominicus, it should not be call'd the Lords day, but the Devils.
Many labour six days in their lawful Callings, who shamefully Play, and since away the Seventh, which may justly occasion the revival of what Alstedius once said of the Germanes, If the day should be called according to Some men's observation of it, Demoniac potiùs quàm Dominicus, it should not be called the lords day, but the Devils.
Though he turned Water into Wine, yet upon all his Cups was writ Holyness to the Lord. When he sate down to feed himself, he multiplied Loaves and fed Thousands,
Though he turned Water into Wine, yet upon all his Cups was writ Holiness to the Lord. When he sat down to feed himself, he multiplied Loaves and fed Thousands,
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as if we meant to abrogate the old Petition in the Lord's Prayer, and say no more, Give us this day our daily Bread, but Give us this day our daily Drink.
as if we meant to abrogate the old Petition in the Lord's Prayer, and say no more, Give us this day our daily Bred, but Give us this day our daily Drink.
as if we would Correct the Magnificat, and invert also the words of the Blessed Virgin-mother, Filling the Full with good things, and sending the Hungry empty away.
as if we would Correct the Magnificat, and invert also the words of the Blessed Virgin mother, Filling the Full with good things, and sending the Hungry empty away.
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But now, if true Godliness be thus a likeness to God, where, O where, is it to be found? Betwixt the Atheists in Heart, dissembling Hypocrites on the one hand,
But now, if true Godliness be thus a likeness to God, where, Oh where, is it to be found? Betwixt the Atheists in Heart, dissembling Hypocrites on the one hand,
so that we may justly take up the Psalmists complaint, and say, Help Lord, for the Godly man ceases, the Faithful fail from amongst the Children of Men.
so that we may justly take up the Psalmists complaint, and say, Help Lord, for the Godly man ceases, the Faithful fail from among the Children of Men.
Once Orbis ingemuit factum se videns Arrium, The whole world groaned to see her self made Arrian; but now she groans much worse Factum se videns Atheum, to see her self turned Atheist.
Once Orbis Ingemuit factum se videns Arrium, The Whole world groaned to see her self made Arrian; but now she groans much Worse Factum se videns Athenum, to see her self turned Atheist.
In some there is but a Form of Godliness, in others, not so much as a Form; In few is found the Power and Exercise thereof, which is the Act here mentioned,
In Some there is but a From of Godliness, in Others, not so much as a From; In few is found the Power and Exercise thereof, which is the Act Here mentioned,
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The word in the Original is NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies a making bare, or stripping our selves of all incumbrances in the Christian course of Piety,
The word in the Original is, which signifies a making bore, or stripping our selves of all encumbrances in the Christian course of Piety,
and go to Hell if he please, good cheap. The Jews have a rule, That whatever a man does in the solemn Worship of God, he should do it with all his might.
and go to Hell if he please, good cheap. The jews have a Rule, That whatever a man does in the solemn Worship of God, he should do it with all his might.
S. Paul therefore joyns Fervency of Spirit, and Serving the Lord together: and sayes our Saviour Ever since the dayes of John the Baptist, the Kingdom of Heaven suffers Violence, and the Violent take it by Force.
S. Paul Therefore joins Fervency of Spirit, and Serving the Lord together: and Says our Saviour Ever since the days of John the Baptist, the Kingdom of Heaven suffers Violence, and the Violent take it by Force.
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But alas, we have a generation of men, who are all for a poor pittance of Piety, a little upon a Knifes point will serve their turn, They are afraid to Fear God too much;
But alas, we have a generation of men, who Are all for a poor pittance of Piety, a little upon a Knifes point will serve their turn, They Are afraid to fear God too much;
and think it enough, if (Agrippa like) they be but almost Christians. Again, there are others, who purposely study Irreligion, and affect Prophaneness;
and think it enough, if (Agrippa like) they be but almost Christians. Again, there Are Others, who purposely study Irreligion, and affect Profaneness;
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Yea, and further, Zeal in their fellow-Christians turns their weak stomachs, and, as if there were Infection in Faith, they are sick to see a Soul (like the Spouse in the Canticles) sick of Love.
Yea, and further, Zeal in their fellow-Christians turns their weak stomachs, and, as if there were Infection in Faith, they Are sick to see a Soul (like the Spouse in the Canticles) sick of Love.
And thus these dainty Christians, they loath to see men zealously devout, and would (I fear) be content to have their Room rather than their Company, who labour in the Word and Doctrine, and Jacob - like, wrestle with God in Prayer, Stirring up themselves to take hold of Him, as 'tis Esay 64. 7. But, O, that such would consider, that Religion is not a matter of such a French indifferency as they make it,
And thus these dainty Christians, they loath to see men zealously devout, and would (I Fear) be content to have their Room rather than their Company, who labour in the Word and Doctrine, and Jacob - like, wrestle with God in Prayer, Stirring up themselves to take hold of Him, as it's Isaiah 64. 7. But, Oh, that such would Consider, that Religion is not a matter of such a French indifferency as they make it,
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That Papist that is most diligent at his Beads, most Canonical in his Houres, and most frequently prostrate before his Crucifix, He of all others is most admired,
That Papist that is most diligent At his Beads, most Canonical in his Hours, and most frequently prostrate before his Crucifix, He of all Others is most admired,
because others have Acted the White? Remember (I beseech you) the words of the Royal Martyr, in his most Excellent MEDITATIONS. (I'le give you his own Expression, that it may make the deeper impression in you;) Let not (says he) Counterfeit and disorderly Zeal abate your value and esteem of true Piety;
Because Others have Acted the White? remember (I beseech you) the words of the Royal Martyr, in his most Excellent MEDITATIONS. (I'll give you his own Expression, that it may make the Deeper impression in you;) Let not (Says he) Counterfeit and disorderly Zeal abate your valve and esteem of true Piety;
The sweetness of the Vine and Fig-tree is not to be despised, though the Brambles and Thorns should pretend to bear Figs and Grapes, thereby to Rule over the Trees.
The sweetness of the Vine and Fig tree is not to be despised, though the Brambles and Thorns should pretend to bear Figs and Grapes, thereby to Rule over the Trees.
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Did Sectaries pretend to be Saints? Let us really and sincerely strive to Be so; Had they the Name? Let us have the Thing; and again, Had they the Shew and Vizard of Religion? Let us have the Face and Substance of it, that so the Beauties of Holiness, the Fruits of Conversion, and the Exercise and Power of Godliness, may be as much Seen in our Practice and Conversation,
Did Sectaries pretend to be Saints? Let us really and sincerely strive to Be so; Had they the Name? Let us have the Thing; and again, Had they the Show and Vizard of Religion? Let us have the Face and Substance of it, that so the Beauty's of Holiness, the Fruits of Conversion, and the Exercise and Power of Godliness, may be as much Seen in our Practice and Conversation,
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If the Lives of the Sons of the Church of England, were as Holy as its Doctrine, as Divine as its Discipline, and as much Reformed as its Liturgie, This, This, would bring our Way of Worship into Credit, This would put to silence the Evil-speakings of Foolish men, yea and This would make Converts flie to our Churches,
If the Lives of the Sons of the Church of England, were as Holy as its Doctrine, as Divine as its Discipline, and as much Reformed as its Liturgy, This, This, would bring our Way of Worship into Credit, This would put to silence the Evil-speakings of Foolish men, yea and This would make Converts fly to our Churches,
and our Grave and Orderly deportment through the whole Service of God, not only Children and Looser Christians may be struck with Awe and Admiration of the Ordinances,
and our Grave and Orderly deportment through the Whole Service of God, not only Children and Looser Christians may be struck with Awe and Admiration of the Ordinances,
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but also that a Heathen or Phanatick, if they should come into our Assemblies, and see us thus Zealously Affected in Good things, They may Confess and say,
but also that a Heathen or Fanatic, if they should come into our Assemblies, and see us thus Zealously Affected in Good things, They may Confess and say,
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and that is drawn ab Vtili, from its Profitableness. For Bodily Exercise profiteth little, but Godliness is Profitable unto all things, having Promise of the Life that now is,
and that is drawn ab Useful, from its Profitableness. For Bodily Exercise profiteth little, but Godliness is Profitable unto all things, having Promise of the Life that now is,
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Take Bodily Exercise in that sense, and the Profitableness of the one, compared with the other, is (as my Text says) NONLATINALPHABET, Little, or for a Little time; whereas Godliness (says the Apostle) is Great Gain; and that Good part which shall never be taken away, Luke 10. 42. 2. Understand by Bodily Exercise, the External Duties of Religion;
Take Bodily Exercise in that sense, and the Profitableness of the one, compared with the other, is (as my Text Says), Little, or for a Little time; whereas Godliness (Says the Apostle) is Great Gain; and that Good part which shall never be taken away, Lycia 10. 42. 2. Understand by Bodily Exercise, the External Duties of Religion;
Again, To Serve God in Singleness of Heart, that's more considerable, than to Vow a Single Life, than which, Marriage as it is more Honourable, so it is now Profitable and Useful, by how much Fruitfulness is more Commodious than Barrenness, Posterity more Immortal than Want of Issue,
Again, To Serve God in Singleness of Heart, that's more considerable, than to Voelli a Single Life, than which, Marriage as it is more Honourable, so it is now Profitable and Useful, by how much Fruitfulness is more Commodious than barrenness, Posterity more Immortal than Want of Issue,
but, who will not say, that to that end, An every-days Temperance may be as good, as the Pharisee's Fasting twice a-week. These are those Bodily Exercises, which the Apostle does not here altogether Condemn,
but, who will not say, that to that end, an everydays Temperance may be as good, as the Pharisee's Fasting twice a-week. These Are those Bodily Exercises, which the Apostle does not Here altogether Condemn,
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because of Gods Blessing that attends it; and now, the Blessing of the Lord, that maketh Rich, says Solomon, Prov. 10. 22. 3. It is said of the Godly man, That whatsoever he doth shall prosper;
Because of God's Blessing that attends it; and now, the Blessing of the Lord, that makes Rich, Says Solomon, Curae 10. 22. 3. It is said of the Godly man, That whatsoever he does shall prosper;
as if you had both the India's; and much more may you do so, when you have this precious Pearl, or White stone of the Gospel, which hath the Vertue to turn Losses into Gain, and that an hundred fold, Matth. 19. 20. yea,
as if you had both the India's; and much more may you do so, when you have this precious Pearl, or White stone of the Gospel, which hath the Virtue to turn Losses into Gain, and that an hundred fold, Matthew 19. 20. yea,
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and Revenue, in that, what he spends in Charity to the Poor, and in Liberality to Pious Uses, is counted a Lending to the Lord, who will pay him again, (in Kind,
and Revenue, in that, what he spends in Charity to the Poor, and in Liberality to Pious Uses, is counted a Lending to the Lord, who will pay him again, (in Kind,
Think also what a Master that slie sin of Adultery is, when at once it Empties both Back and Bags, leaving a man as Poor and Naked as the High-way Robbers, and throwing him into a deep Ditch (as Solomon calls the Whore) which like a more devouring Sea, confounds the Revenue of all the Land that it encloses.
Think also what a Master that sly since of Adultery is, when At once it Empties both Back and Bags, leaving a man as Poor and Naked as the Highway Robbers, and throwing him into a deep Ditch (as Solomon calls the Whore) which like a more devouring Sea, confounds the Revenue of all the Land that it encloses.
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Art thou fetter'd with the Gout? Rackt and Tortured with the Stone? Or are thy Loins Ulcer'd with the Pox? or thy Breast spotted with the Plague? O consider, That there were shackles on thy Conscience, before those of thy Feet.
Art thou fettered with the Gout? Racked and Tortured with the Stone? Or Are thy Loins Ulcered with the Pox? or thy Breast spotted with the Plague? O Consider, That there were shackles on thy Conscience, before those of thy Feet.
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And Thirdly, This Exercising your selves unto Godliness it makes also for publick Peace and Safety, (which is the Magistrates great Concern.) Men (as one says) are the Walls and Ribs for Strength; Women the Nurseries for Increase;
And Thirdly, This Exercising your selves unto Godliness it makes also for public Peace and Safety, (which is the Magistrates great Concern.) Men (as one Says) Are the Walls and Ribs for Strength; Women the Nurseries for Increase;
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Children the Pledges for Perpetuity, Money as the Vital breath, Peace as the Natural heat, Plenty as the Radical moisture, Justice as the Life-bloud; but Religion;
Children the Pledges for Perpetuity, Money as the Vital breath, Peace as the Natural heat, Plenty as the Radical moisture, justice as the Lifeblood; but Religion;
and were made Commanders of the World for their Obedience to their Gods. And New Rome too, flourishes (at least Outwardly) in her Superstition, more than some Protestant Churches do in their carelesness and coldness of Worship, (not to say Prophaneness.) And to come nearer home, we have seen also by Experience,
and were made Commanders of the World for their obedience to their God's And New Room too, flourishes (At least Outwardly) in her Superstition, more than Some Protestant Churches do in their carelessness and coldness of Worship, (not to say Profaneness.) And to come nearer home, we have seen also by Experience,
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O how Forceable and Advantageous would the Real and Sincere Exercise of True Godliness be, to the Setling and Securing of a Right and Lawful Authority.
Oh how Forceable and Advantageous would the Real and Sincere Exercise of True Godliness be, to the Settling and Securing of a Right and Lawful authority.
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Doubtless, when our Wayes thus please the Lord, this will make our Enemies be at Peace with us, lest happily they should be found to fight against God, as Gamaliel said to the Jews, Acts 5. 39. Peace with All men, and Holiness, they are joyn'd together in the Holy Gospel of Peace.
Doubtless, when our Ways thus please the Lord, this will make our Enemies be At Peace with us, lest happily they should be found to fight against God, as Gamaliel said to the jews, Acts 5. 39. Peace with All men, and Holiness, they Are joined together in the Holy Gospel of Peace.
it was not because of their Holiness, but because they were but Professors. Religion that is Pure, (Pure for Faith, not Faction) it will be also Peaceable, James 3. 17. it hath its Name à Religando, and binds men (more than All your Laws) to their Good-behaviour, in that it puts an Awe upon their Consciences;
it was not Because of their Holiness, but Because they were but Professors. Religion that is Pure, (Pure for Faith, not Faction) it will be also Peaceable, James 3. 17. it hath its Name à Religando, and binds men (more than All your Laws) to their Good-behaviour, in that it puts an Awe upon their Consciences;
neither let Religion lose its due Reverence and Dread, in being sported with, and scoffed at, by the prophane Drollers of this Age, whose wit lies in all wickedness,
neither let Religion loose its due reverence and Dread, in being sported with, and scoffed At, by the profane Drollers of this Age, whose wit lies in all wickedness,
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They knew such a crying sin would be Eccho'd with some roaring Judgment. And what then shall we think will befall that Kingdom, where God is not Fear'd,
They knew such a crying since would be Echoed with Some roaring Judgement. And what then shall we think will befall that Kingdom, where God is not Feared,
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nay, where he is Reproach'd and Dishonour'd? Righteousness (says Solomon) exalteth a Nation, (be it never so mean and poor) but sin (especially that sin of Reproaching the holy things of God) it is a Reproach to any People (be they never so great and mighty.) And if you think to have true Honour,
nay, where he is Reproached and Dishonoured? Righteousness (Says Solomon) Exalteth a nation, (be it never so mean and poor) but sin (especially that since of Reproaching the holy things of God) it is a Reproach to any People (be they never so great and mighty.) And if you think to have true Honour,
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and lasting Peace and Safety, without being serious and sincere in Holiness, truly you had as good resolve you will have These things whether God will or no.
and lasting Peace and Safety, without being serious and sincere in Holiness, truly you had as good resolve you will have These things whither God will or no.
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I might shew you in the next place, how Godliness hath the Promises also in this Life, of Spiritual Blessings, such as Forgiveness of sin, Peace of Conscience, Assurance of Salvation,
I might show you in the next place, how Godliness hath thee Promises also in this Life, of Spiritual Blessings, such as Forgiveness of since, Peace of Conscience, Assurance of Salvation,
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in brief, when you can say I have such and such Dignities, and Honours, and the Lord hath accepted me too, and is become my Portion and inheritance for ever.
in brief, when you can say I have such and such Dignities, and Honours, and the Lord hath accepted me too, and is become my Portion and inheritance for ever.
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yea, and of the Body Politick too, Use the Exercise, injoyned in my Text. There are none that have stronger, and more pressing Engagements upon them to be Good,
yea, and of the Body Politic too, Use the Exercise, enjoined in my Text. There Are none that have Stronger, and more pressing Engagements upon them to be Good,
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I know your Employments are manifold and weighty, and so certainly were King Davids, yet he served God, not only on the seventh Day, but seven times a Day. Let not then the multitude of your Agencies be your Apologie for neglect of Godliness, from which Crowns are no Excuses.
I know your Employments Are manifold and weighty, and so Certainly were King Davids, yet he served God, not only on the seventh Day, but seven times a Day. Let not then the multitude of your Agencies be your Apology for neglect of Godliness, from which Crowns Are no Excuses.
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Again, I know your Authority and Place is High, your Births and Educations are Gentile, but he that thinks it below a Gentleman to be Righteous and Religious, may think also into the Bargain, that it is below a Gentleman to go to Heaven.
Again, I know your authority and Place is High, your Births and Educations Are Gentile, but he that thinks it below a Gentleman to be Righteous and Religious, may think also into the Bargain, that it is below a Gentleman to go to Heaven.
Greatness, without Godliness, it is but like the Greatness of a Gouty, or a Dropsical man, which is his Disease and Deformity rather than his Ornament, and Honour.
Greatness, without Godliness, it is but like the Greatness of a Gouty, or a Dropsical man, which is his Disease and Deformity rather than his Ornament, and Honour.
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in that he puts Virtue out of Countenance, and brings Vice into Request, and Fashion; the Common People will think they may then Sin by Authority, Damn themselves with Credit;
in that he puts Virtue out of Countenance, and brings Vice into Request, and Fashion; the Common People will think they may then since by authority, Damn themselves with Credit;
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We may say of Godly Magistrates, in a better sense than the men of Lystra did of Paul and Barnabas, They said the Gods, but we may say, God, is come down amongst us in the likeness of Men.
We may say of Godly Magistrates, in a better sense than the men of Lystra did of Paul and Barnabas, They said the God's, but we may say, God, is come down among us in the likeness of Men.
As it is your Care, to have all things well in your Consciences; so let it be your Endeavour to have All well also 1. In your Courts, and 2. In your Country.
As it is your Care, to have all things well in your Consciences; so let it be your Endeavour to have All well also 1. In your Courts, and 2. In your Country.
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Since God himself hath Honoured you with the Title of Gods (as you your selves will do nothing Unworthy that great Name) so your Courts should be like Heaven, without Corruption,
Since God himself hath Honoured you with the Title of God's (as you your selves will do nothing Unworthy that great Name) so your Courts should be like Heaven, without Corruption,
1. Then, If any corrupt Counsellour, supposing that Gain is Godliness, shall with the Flowers of his Art and Eloquence dress up and maintain a Bad Cause,
1. Then, If any corrupt Counselor, supposing that Gain is Godliness, shall with the Flowers of his Art and Eloquence dress up and maintain a Bad Cause,
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and Right, with Noise, and Passion, instead of Evidence and Reason, by which (though he cannot byass and delude prudent and discerning Judges, who can see through all his Flourishes and Fallacies) yet he may strangely Impose upon and beguile poor Ignorant Jury-men, who are commonly so little Learned, that if they should be Tried for Felony, they would scarce be saved by their Book.
and Right, with Noise, and Passion, instead of Evidence and Reason, by which (though he cannot bias and delude prudent and discerning Judges, who can see through all his Flourishes and Fallacies) yet he may strangely Impose upon and beguile poor Ignorant Jurymen, who Are commonly so little Learned, that if they should be Tried for Felony, they would scarce be saved by their Book.
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and trim Artifice of Injustice which some make a semblance of the Offence of Judas, and a tincture of the Rhetorick of Hell. ( Francis Spira, (that sad example of Despair) he tells us, it was his first step thither.) But for hast I shall only let you know, that this their vitious Skill (as Plato calls it) it is inconsistent with the Exercise of Godliness, and contrary both to the Holy Precept, and Praecedent of God, who expresly sayes, — Thou shalt not speak in a cause to wrest Judgment.
and trim Artifice of Injustice which Some make a semblance of the Offence of Judas, and a tincture of the Rhetoric of Hell. (Francis Spira, (that sad Exampl of Despair) he tells us, it was his First step thither.) But for haste I shall only let you know, that this their vicious Skill (as Plato calls it) it is inconsistent with the Exercise of Godliness, and contrary both to the Holy Precept, and Precedent of God, who expressly Says, — Thou shalt not speak in a cause to wrest Judgement.
even they both are Abomination to the Lord. Prov. 17. 15. Yea, and further ch. 24. 24. He there saith, He that saith unto the Wicked, Thou art Righteous, him shall the People curse, Nations shall abhor him.
even they both Are Abomination to the Lord. Curae 17. 15. Yea, and further changed. 24. 24. He there Says, He that Says unto the Wicked, Thou art Righteous, him shall the People curse, nations shall abhor him.
whether the Kings or Usurpers) Again, as Queen Elizabeth stiled her self the Poor mans Queen, so, he will be as Ambitious to be the Poor mans Advocate, as the Rich;
whither the Kings or Usurpers) Again, as Queen Elizabeth styled her self the Poor men Queen, so, he will be as Ambitious to be the Poor men Advocate, as the Rich;
He will say also with S. Paul, I can do nothing against the Truth, but for the Truth; and will resolve with Faithful Abraham, that it shall never be said, The King of Sodom hath made him Rich. No man shall Tempt him to open his Mouth against his Conscience,
He will say also with S. Paul, I can do nothing against the Truth, but for the Truth; and will resolve with Faithful Abraham, that it shall never be said, The King of Sodom hath made him Rich. No man shall Tempt him to open his Mouth against his Conscience,
And now, if any man shall be so Impudent, as to establish Falshood with an Oath, his False swearing, is worse than the others Fraudulent Pleading, in that as the one makes the Law, this Man makes the Gospel Patronize a Lie;
And now, if any man shall be so Impudent, as to establish Falsehood with an Oath, his False swearing, is Worse than the Others Fraudulent Pleading, in that as the one makes the Law, this Man makes the Gospel Patronise a Lie;
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and betraying the Truth (as Judas did Christ) with a Kiss. Knights of the Post (who may well be called the Devils Martyrs) they truck and bargain one with another, saying, according to that shameful Greek Proverb, NONLATINALPHABET, Lend me a Testimony;
and betraying the Truth (as Judas did christ) with a Kiss. Knights of the Post (who may well be called the Devils Martyrs) they truck and bargain one with Another, saying, according to that shameful Greek Proverb,, Lend me a Testimony;
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and express their mutual Friendship but by sinning for each other. And now, if such Witnesses were slain (instead of those mentioned in the Revelation) The dwellers upon Earth might indeed have cause to rejoyce over them, and make merry. A Perjur'd person (who by a False Oath, in the Face of his Country, between sun and Sun, takes away the Goods, Estate,
and express their mutual Friendship but by sinning for each other. And now, if such Witnesses were slave (instead of those mentioned in the Revelation) The dwellers upon Earth might indeed have cause to rejoice over them, and make merry. A Perjured person (who by a False Oath, in the Face of his Country, between sun and Sun, Takes away the Goods, Estate,
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Stealing in the Presence of the Judge, and Killing, even in the Sanctuary, or Solemn place of Refuge, where every one presumes on Safety and Protection.
Stealing in the Presence of the Judge, and Killing, even in the Sanctuary, or Solemn place of Refuge, where every one Presumest on Safety and Protection.
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3. A word Thirdly, to the Jury-men, who are commonly (like Christs Disciples) Twelve in number, and too, too commonly too, One (or more of them) is a Devil; who betrayes Causes,
3. A word Thirdly, to the Jurymen, who Are commonly (like Christ Disciples) Twelve in number, and too, too commonly too, One (or more of them) is a devil; who betrays Causes,
These Men, they sometimes wait for Empanelling, and lie leidger at the Bar, as the Impotent Cripple did at the Pool of Bethesda, till some good, or rather evil Angel Troubles the Waters (that Justice may not run down as a nighty Stream ) and then they step in to Fish in them and to Heal their Friends Lame Cause, or their own broken Fortune, being ready, not to Give,
These Men, they sometime wait for Empanelling, and lie leidger At the Bar, as the Impotent Cripple did At the Pool of Bethesda, till Some good, or rather evil Angel Troubles the Waters (that justice may not run down as a nighty Stream) and then they step in to Fish in them and to Heal their Friends Lame Cause, or their own broken Fortune, being ready, not to Give,
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And Happy also would it be, if the Gentlemen of the Grand Inquest, would repent of their Omnia Bene's, and Present the Defects of their former Presentments;
And Happy also would it be, if the Gentlemen of the Grand Inquest, would Repent of their Omnia Bene's, and Present the Defects of their former Presentments;
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and begin now to be as Zealous against the Violations of Gods Commandments, as of the Kings Statutes; Indicting Blasphemy as well as Treason; and the filthiness in the Inns, as well as foulness of the Road; the Cheats, Debaucheries,
and begin now to be as Zealous against the Violations of God's commandments, as of the Kings Statutes; Indicting Blasphemy as well as Treason; and the filthiness in the Inns, as well as foulness of the Road; the Cheats, Debaucheries,
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In brief, If they would be as forward to Exhibite Bills against the Breaches of the Sabbath, as of the Peace; and be as careful to have the Downfalls of Churches repaired,
In brief, If they would be as forward to Exhibit Bills against the Breaches of the Sabbath, as of the Peace; and be as careful to have the Downfalls of Churches repaired,
as they are to prosecute a poor sneaking Anabaptistical Separatist, This would speak them, to be men Fearing God, and Honouring the King; both which are joyned and enjoyned together;
as they Are to prosecute a poor sneaking Anabaptistical Separatist, This would speak them, to be men Fearing God, and Honouring the King; both which Are joined and enjoined together;
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If Latitudinarians in Opinion are not to be tolerated, much less are Latitudinarians in Practice, who walk the Broad way to Hell, and strive to set up as many strange Devils,
If Latitudinarians in Opinion Are not to be tolerated, much less Are Latitudinarians in Practice, who walk the Broad Way to Hell, and strive to Set up as many strange Devils,
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They made, as if Piety was inconsistent with the Military Imployment, and the profession of Arms was a sufficient Excuse for an Irregular and Irreligious Conversation.
They made, as if Piety was inconsistent with the Military Employment, and the profession of Arms was a sufficient Excuse for an Irregular and Irreligious Conversation.
But if you look into the Book of Truth, you will find that the Camp was to be Holy, as well as the Church, Deut. 23. 14. and Holiness to the Lord, it is to be written upon the Bridles of the Commanders Horses, as well as upon the Pots of the Lords House, Zach. 14. 20. And why else do the Pen-men of Holy Scripture delight to set forth the Graces of the Spirit in Military terms and weapons? S. Paul alludes to, and Spiritualizes their whole Armor.
But if you look into the Book of Truth, you will find that the Camp was to be Holy, as well as the Church, Deuteronomy 23. 14. and Holiness to the Lord, it is to be written upon the Bridles of the Commanders Horses, as well as upon the Pots of the lords House, Zach 14. 20. And why Else do the Penmen of Holy Scripture delight to Set forth the Graces of the Spirit in Military terms and weapons? S. Paul alludes to, and Spiritualizes their Whole Armour.
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For how can Ungodly men imagine, that God should Teach their Hands to war, and their Fingers to fight? How can they expect, that He should be their Fortress, High Tower, and Deliverer;
For how can Ungodly men imagine, that God should Teach their Hands to war, and their Fingers to fight? How can they expect, that He should be their Fortress, High Tower, and Deliverer;
when at the same instant they Fight against God with their Sins, open their months against Heaven, and wish themselves Confounded by him every hour? Job 22. 30. We read there, that The Innocent shall deliver the Island,
when At the same instant they Fight against God with their Sins, open their months against Heaven, and wish themselves Confounded by him every hour? Job 22. 30. We read there, that The Innocent shall deliver the Island,
And, may All You that are in Authority under him, be a Terror to Evil-doers, and a Praise to them that do Well, that so Scribes and Hyppocrites, Publicans and Sinners, may no longer be Synonoma 's, and signifie the same things;
And, may All You that Are in authority under him, be a Terror to Evildoers, and a Praise to them that do Well, that so Scribes and Hypocrites, Publicans and Sinners, may no longer be Synonoma is, and signify the same things;
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That they, and all others Under You, leading a Righteous and a Sober Life, in All Godliness and Honesty, May with you be made Partakers of All the Promises of the Life that Now is,
That they, and all Others Under You, leading a Righteous and a Sobrium Life, in All Godliness and Honesty, May with you be made Partakers of All the Promises of the Life that Now is,
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