Our forward Intention to assist those amongst us that call for our Help, that they may not be destitute of a Lot and Inheritance with the rest of their Tribe, has already made any further discourse upon either of those Topicks, Superfluous and Unnecessary.
Our forward Intention to assist those among us that call for our Help, that they may not be destitute of a Lot and Inheritance with the rest of their Tribe, has already made any further discourse upon either of those Topicks, Superfluous and Unnecessary.
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And therefore I think it to be more my proper business, to entertain you with the prospect of those Happy Effects, which will necessarily follow such Noble and Christian Designs.
And Therefore I think it to be more my proper business, to entertain you with the prospect of those Happy Effects, which will necessarily follow such Noble and Christian Designs.
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The Duties which the Text recommends to us, are Peace and Charity. And in the sincere study and observance of both these, our present Undertaking has firmly engaged us;
The Duties which the Text recommends to us, Are Peace and Charity. And in the sincere study and observance of both these, our present Undertaking has firmly engaged us;
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so that to consider the success which will necessarily attend it, may be of some use to create in us that true Pleasure and Satisfaction which ought always to accompany the doing of Good.
so that to Consider the success which will necessarily attend it, may be of Some use to create in us that true Pleasure and Satisfaction which ought always to accompany the doing of Good.
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I need not observe how much the Happiness of Society depends upon it; that Men of Peaceable and Charitable Tempers are the greatest Benefactors to Mankind;
I need not observe how much the Happiness of Society depends upon it; that Men of Peaceable and Charitable Tempers Are the greatest Benefactors to Mankind;
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And that we shall do a very considerable service to it, by this means, is evident, from the great stress the Divine Author of it, has laid upon these Duties,
And that we shall do a very considerable service to it, by this means, is evident, from the great stress the Divine Author of it, has laid upon these Duties,
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that love and unity which was so apparent among all its Disciples, and those lively Instances which they perpetually gave of Kindness and Charity, gained it every day fresh Admirers and Proselites.
that love and unity which was so apparent among all its Disciples, and those lively Instances which they perpetually gave of Kindness and Charity, gained it every day fresh Admirers and Proselytes.
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and it will be much for the Reputation of Religion, that those Early Impressions of Vertue and Piety, which were made upon their Minds, still retain their full strength and vigour,
and it will be much for the Reputation of Religion, that those Early Impressions of Virtue and Piety, which were made upon their Minds, still retain their full strength and vigour,
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but especicially to those of the Houshold of Faith. For here it is, that the Obligations of Religion, as well as nearness of Relation, first challenge our Services.
but especially to those of the Household of Faith. For Here it is, that the Obligations of Religion, as well as nearness of Relation, First challenge our Services.
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and consequently those who are nearest related to it, may challenge our more especial Consideration. This is the true and regular method of shewing our Zeal for Religion;
and consequently those who Are nearest related to it, may challenge our more especial Consideration. This is the true and regular method of showing our Zeal for Religion;
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Our Saviour indeed hath told us, that there may be Wolves in Sheeps Cloathing; and we must not say, that 'tis impossible there may be an unchristian Spirit, under the fairest Pretences of Conscience and Zeal for God and his Church;
Our Saviour indeed hath told us, that there may be Wolves in Sheep Clothing; and we must not say, that it's impossible there may be an unchristian Spirit, under the Fairest Pretences of Conscience and Zeal for God and his Church;
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We have a sad Instance in Holy Writ of Corah and his Company, Sons of Levi, that rose up against Moses, and disputed the Authority of the best of Princes and Lawgivers: They pretended indeed to be Holy, and to consult the Good of God's own People;
We have a sad Instance in Holy Writ of Corah and his Company, Sons of Levi, that rose up against Moses, and disputed the authority of the best of Princes and Lawgivers: They pretended indeed to be Holy, and to consult the Good of God's own People;
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The one was, that they insulted so Good and Mild a Governor, that had the Character of being the meekest man in all the Earth, and who 'tis probable if God Almighty had not interposed,
The one was, that they insulted so Good and Mild a Governor, that had the Character of being the Meekest man in all the Earth, and who it's probable if God Almighty had not interposed,
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and avenged his own Cause, would have dismiss'd them with this gentle Rebuke, Ye take too much upon you, ye Sons of Levi. The other reason was, That they were of that Tribe;
and avenged his own Cause, would have dismissed them with this gentle Rebuke, You take too much upon you, you Sons of Levi. The other reason was, That they were of that Tribe;
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and therefore it was necessary their Punishment should be more exemplary, by how much the more fatal their Examples would have proved to the Cause of God and Religion.
and Therefore it was necessary their Punishment should be more exemplary, by how much the more fatal their Examples would have proved to the Cause of God and Religion.
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and if we that have searched into the Natures of Vertue and Vice, and understand the differences of Good and Evil, should confound them in our practice, 'tis too certain that both Religion and Vertue will fare the worse for us.
and if we that have searched into the Nature's of Virtue and Vice, and understand the differences of Good and Evil, should confound them in our practice, it's too certain that both Religion and Virtue will fare the Worse for us.
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If we that have studied the Nature, and known the Excellence and Advantage of Charity, and have often press'd and inculcated the Necessity of it to others, should be mean or narrow-spirited in our Contributions, 'tis probable that we shall not only give Offence to others,
If we that have studied the Nature, and known the Excellence and Advantage of Charity, and have often pressed and inculcated the Necessity of it to Others, should be mean or narrow-spirited in our Contributions, it's probable that we shall not only give Offence to Others,
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If we, that cannot of all men be ignorant, what we ought to do for our Brethren and Companions sakes, should not contribute all we are able to the encouraging and promoting this Good Design, begun and carried on purely for their Interest, it can't be supposed that others who are removed something farther from the Relation, should be more forward in their Endeavours to support it.
If we, that cannot of all men be ignorant, what we ought to do for our Brothers and Sodales sakes, should not contribute all we Are able to the encouraging and promoting this Good Design, begun and carried on purely for their Interest, it can't be supposed that Others who Are removed something farther from the Relation, should be more forward in their Endeavours to support it.
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Not only glad of the opportunity of offering up his Prayers and Praises to God; but also, doubtless, that he met with an occasion of countenancing Religion by his Presence,
Not only glad of the opportunity of offering up his Prayers and Praises to God; but also, doubtless, that he met with an occasion of countenancing Religion by his Presence,
The latter of these I should have pass'd by, as being foreign to our present Business, had I not thought my self obliged to take notice of that double Pleasure which always attends such good Actions;
The latter of these I should have passed by, as being foreign to our present Business, had I not Thought my self obliged to take notice of that double Pleasure which always attends such good Actions;
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and Guilt of Conscience, which are inseparable from the contrary Practices. II. I proceed in the Second place, to represent another Advantage of this Good Design,
and Gilded of Conscience, which Are inseparable from the contrary Practices. II I proceed in the Second place, to represent Another Advantage of this Good Design,
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The Royal Psalmist repeats his Prayers and Wishes for Peace several times in this short Psalm. Whether or no there were then any divisions in the Church,
The Royal Psalmist repeats his Prayers and Wishes for Peace several times in this short Psalm. Whither or no there were then any divisions in the Church,
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'tis certain he very well knew, he could ask for no other Blessing, that could gain it so much respect and veneration abroad, that could make it so strongly oppose the attempts of its Enemies,
it's certain he very well knew, he could ask for no other Blessing, that could gain it so much respect and veneration abroad, that could make it so strongly oppose the attempts of its Enemies,
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for the preventing and making up, all such unnatural differences among us, and for the preserving that Love and mutual Agreement, which is so necessary for the Honour and Security of our Church.
for the preventing and making up, all such unnatural differences among us, and for the preserving that Love and mutual Agreement, which is so necessary for the Honour and Security of our Church.
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That we are reformed from the Errors and Corruptions that were crept into the Church, is owing to the pious Care and Zeal of our Forefathers; but let it be owing to us, that this present Age shall leave behind it more lasting Monuments of Kindness and Generosity, of Love and Unity.
That we Are reformed from the Errors and Corruptions that were crept into the Church, is owing to the pious Care and Zeal of our Forefathers; but let it be owing to us, that this present Age shall leave behind it more lasting Monuments of Kindness and Generosity, of Love and Unity.
This one would think should be made the chief Mark of a True Church; for nothing, not even Faith it self, without Charity, can ever make a good Christian;
This one would think should be made the chief Mark of a True Church; for nothing, not even Faith it self, without Charity, can ever make a good Christian;
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And what is more to our purpose, the Best of Churches must suffer great Prejudice, if there is found an Uncharitable Behaviour among any of its Members.
And what is more to our purpose, the Best of Churches must suffer great Prejudice, if there is found an Uncharitable Behaviour among any of its Members.
But 'tis my Business only to commemorate the Blessings we enjoy, and not to tell of Mischiefs which 'tis to be hoped we shall never feel. III. Let us then consider the Third and last Advantage of our Pious Designs, and that is, The vindicating the Clergy from Contempt.
But it's my Business only to commemorate the Blessings we enjoy, and not to tell of Mischiefs which it's to be hoped we shall never feel. III. Let us then Consider the Third and last Advantage of our Pious Designs, and that is, The vindicating the Clergy from Contempt.
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And I doubt not but we shall guard off Contempt from them, at least set them above it, in relation to those common Objections that are formed against them:
And I doubt not but we shall guard off Contempt from them, At least Set them above it, in Relation to those Common Objections that Are formed against them:
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but if our Enemies would but consider the many Charities that have been bestowed by that Order of Men, they would be a little more sparing in their Censures.
but if our Enemies would but Consider the many Charities that have been bestowed by that Order of Men, they would be a little more sparing in their Censures.
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And if God Almighty will be so merciful as to pass by a great many Offences for the sake of that one Virtue, methinks Men might overlook some Defects for the sake of it too.
And if God Almighty will be so merciful as to pass by a great many Offences for the sake of that one Virtue, methinks Men might overlook Some Defects for the sake of it too.
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and 'tis but just that the Number of those who have been serviceable to the World, should plead something in the behalf of those who have been less so.
and it's but just that the Number of those who have been serviceable to the World, should plead something in the behalf of those who have been less so.
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But I shall leave it to you to finish this Head, and to testify by your own Examples, that the Liberalities which Providence and your Fathers have put you in a condition to bestow, have raised both you and them much above Comtempt. III.
But I shall leave it to you to finish this Head, and to testify by your own Examples, that the Liberalities which Providence and your Father's have put you in a condition to bestow, have raised both you and them much above Comtempt. III.
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but is also pretended by some to be a Common Observation among our selves. I know not from what particular Instances such general Conclusions are drawn;
but is also pretended by Some to be a Common Observation among our selves. I know not from what particular Instances such general Conclusions Are drawn;
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So that the meanest of them are so far happy, that they are sure never to be destitute of the especial regard and consideration of those who are in better Circumstances.
So that the Meanest of them Are so Far happy, that they Are sure never to be destitute of the especial regard and consideration of those who Are in better circumstances.
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But the Scriptures are yet more full and express in this Matter, where they assure us, That they that turn many to righteousness, shall shine as the Stars for ever and ever:
But the Scriptures Are yet more full and express in this Matter, where they assure us, That they that turn many to righteousness, shall shine as the Stars for ever and ever:
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And this Day I hope this Prophecy is in a great measure fulfilled, when there are so many of us met together, to make Grateful Returns to God for the many Blessings we enjoy.
And this Day I hope this Prophecy is in a great measure fulfilled, when there Are so many of us met together, to make Grateful Returns to God for the many Blessings we enjoy.
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And particularly we must not forget, that he has raised One from amongst us to be at the Head of the Church; Another to be the Chief Guardian of Equity and Good Conscience;
And particularly we must not forget, that he has raised One from among us to be At the Head of the Church; another to be the Chief Guardian of Equity and Good Conscience;
Now the greatest Advantages a man can have towards making his Life happy and useful, are a careful Education, and Good Examples. These make strong Impressions,
Now the greatest Advantages a man can have towards making his Life happy and useful, Are a careful Education, and Good Examples. These make strong Impressions,
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I. And First, We ought to esteem it a very great Advantage to have had the Happiness of a Careful Education; that the Principles of Kindness and Charity were early sown in us,
I. And First, We ought to esteem it a very great Advantage to have had the Happiness of a Careful Education; that the Principles of Kindness and Charity were early sown in us,
We that have experienced the advantage of having our Lives and Manners formed in our younger Years to Vertue and Religion, can't but find a pleasure in contributing to the breeding up of others in the same practice and exercise of them.
We that have experienced the advantage of having our Lives and Manners formed in our younger years to Virtue and Religion, can't but find a pleasure in contributing to the breeding up of Others in the same practice and exercise of them.
Their Misfortune and not their Fault has rendred them uncapable of providing for themselves, and 'tis our Happiness that we are able to remedy that Defect.
Their Misfortune and not their Fault has rendered them uncapable of providing for themselves, and it's our Happiness that we Are able to remedy that Defect.
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A Virtuous and Good Disposition is much sooner wrought in them by Example than Precept. Principles are not easily instilled into them, and not quickly understood;
A Virtuous and Good Disposition is much sooner wrought in them by Exampl than Precept. Principles Are not Easily instilled into them, and not quickly understood;
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It must certainly then be our Indispensible Duty, who profess to be of a superior Order of Christians, to fence against these Opposers of God and Religion;
It must Certainly then be our Indispensible Duty, who profess to be of a superior Order of Christians, to fence against these Opposers of God and Religion;
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and to apply our utmost care and diligence, that others who have equal pretensions to Immortality with our Selves, should not for want of right Management and good Examples, be for ever miserably lost in another World.
and to apply our utmost care and diligence, that Others who have equal pretensions to Immortality with our Selves, should not for want of right Management and good Examples, be for ever miserably lost in Another World.
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Let us never suffer the ways of Sion to mourn, and never shut our Ears against the Cries of Her Fatherless Children and Widows: and then we may be sure that Heaven will hear those many Prayers and Good Wishes they will send up thither for us.
Let us never suffer the ways of Sion to mourn, and never shut our Ears against the Cries of Her Fatherless Children and Widows: and then we may be sure that Heaven will hear those many Prayers and Good Wishes they will send up thither for us.
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And, as we have had large Advantages, perhaps beyond most others, by a Careful Education and good Examples, so let us shew that we are truly sensible of them, by giving others,
And, as we have had large Advantages, perhaps beyond most Others, by a Careful Education and good Examples, so let us show that we Are truly sensible of them, by giving Others,
and then we shall find that the Lord will Bless us, he will Bless the House of Aaron. The Lord will Encrease you more and more both you and your Children.
and then we shall find that the Lord will Bless us, he will Bless the House of Aaron. The Lord will Increase you more and more both you and your Children.
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