Sermon I. Concerning the Power and Efficacy of Faith. Hebr. 11.17, 18. By Faith Abraham when he was tryed, Offered up Isaac; and he that had rerceived the Promises, Offered up his Only begotten Son;
Sermon I. Concerning the Power and Efficacy of Faith. Hebrew 11.17, 18. By Faith Abraham when he was tried, Offered up Isaac; and he that had rerceived the Promises, Offered up his Only begotten Son;
Of whom it was said, that in Isaac shall thy Seed be called. THE Author of this Epistle discourseth in this Chapter of two Eminent Points of Knowledge;
Of whom it was said, that in Isaac shall thy Seed be called. THE Author of this Epistle discourseth in this Chapter of two Eminent Points of Knowledge;
by which he means, That the Great and Famous Actions Recorded of the Patriarchs and other Worthies in the Old Testament, were all owing to their Faith;
by which he means, That the Great and Famous Actions Recorded of the Patriarchs and other Worthies in the Old Testament, were all owing to their Faith;
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by Faith they pleased God, bore up against the Malice of the World, subdued Kingdoms, and wrought Righteousness, in despight of the greatest Difficulties and the highest Discouragements.
by Faith they pleased God, boar up against the Malice of the World, subdued Kingdoms, and wrought Righteousness, in despite of the greatest Difficulties and the highest Discouragements.
Both these were extraordinary, and being written for our Instruction, will surely afford us very useful Reflections in reference to our Faith and Practice.
Both these were extraordinary, and being written for our Instruction, will surely afford us very useful Reflections in Referente to our Faith and Practice.
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Nor was it necessary (as some have Fancied) to clear the Righteousness of God and Abraham in this matter, that God should dispence with the Sixth Commandment,
Nor was it necessary (as Some have Fancied) to clear the Righteousness of God and Abraham in this matter, that God should dispense with the Sixth Commandment,
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which Abraham never went about to do, and therefore needed no Dispensation for it. He had an Express Commission from God, who is absolute Lord of Life and Death,
which Abraham never went about to do, and Therefore needed no Dispensation for it. He had an Express Commission from God, who is absolute Lord of Life and Death,
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And thus Moses tells us, that God Tempted Abraham, and bid him go and offer his Son upon a certain Mountain in Moriah for a Burnt Offering, Gen. 22.1, 2. And herein lay the sharpness of Abrahams Tryal, that either he must contend with God,
And thus Moses tells us, that God Tempted Abraham, and bid him go and offer his Son upon a certain Mountain in Moriah for a Burned Offering, Gen. 22.1, 2. And herein lay the sharpness of Abrahams Trial, that either he must contend with God,
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and Destroy the Life which I gave? Does not Nature teach us to be Kind and Dutiful towards the Offspring of our own Bowels? And are not the Laws of Nature Engraven upon our Minds by the Finger of God himself? Has not the Reason which God has given me, hither to condemned the Action which he now Commands? And tho' I know he is always Just and Good,
and Destroy the Life which I gave? Does not Nature teach us to be Kind and Dutiful towards the Offspring of our own Bowels? And Are not the Laws of Nature Engraven upon our Minds by the Finger of God himself? Has not the Reason which God has given me, hither to condemned the Actium which he now Commands? And though I know he is always Just and Good,
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and would do always that which I know would Please him, yet how can I hope to Please him by Destroying his Image in my own Child? What will the World say of me, who profess to Worship God in the purest manner, should I Pollute his Altars with my Sons Blood,
and would do always that which I know would Please him, yet how can I hope to Please him by Destroying his Image in my own Child? What will the World say of me, who profess to Worship God in the Purest manner, should I Pollute his Altars with my Sons Blood,
and do that strange and unaccountable thing, which must needs be a Scandal to his Holy Religion? So harsh a command as this was enough to put, not Nature only,
and do that strange and unaccountable thing, which must needs be a Scandal to his Holy Religion? So harsh a command as this was enough to put, not Nature only,
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and being perfectly New and Arbitrary, to fright Men from the Worship of God, which this Holy Man had been the Best Example, and the greatest Promoter of.
and being perfectly New and Arbitrary, to fright Men from the Worship of God, which this Holy Man had been the Best Exampl, and the greatest Promoter of.
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And now might not Abraham have said, Lord, must I bereave my self of the Child, which nothing but a Miracle of thine could raise out of my Aged Loins? Must I take away a Life,
And now might not Abraham have said, Lord, must I bereave my self of the Child, which nothing but a Miracle of thine could raise out of my Aged Loins? Must I take away a Life,
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for which I would gladly Exchange my own? Will not all my Flocks and Herds afford an Acceptable Sacrifice to thee? All these I would freely offer, instead of that Innocent Lamb, in which all my Earthly Treasure and Comfort lies.
for which I would gladly Exchange my own? Will not all my Flocks and Herds afford an Acceptable Sacrifice to thee? All these I would freely offer, instead of that Innocent Lamb, in which all my Earthly Treasure and Comfort lies.
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Is not the Life of Sarah bound up in the Life of the Child? How shall I answer the Death of Isaac to her? Or must I be the Instrument of two such Deaths at once,
Is not the Life of Sarah bound up in the Life of the Child? How shall I answer the Death of Isaac to her? Or must I be the Instrument of two such Death's At once,
when he must either have forfeited the Favour of God, or bereaved himself of all that was Dear to him in this World, by the strangest act of Obedience, that was ever heard of in it.
when he must either have forfeited the Favour of God, or bereft himself of all that was Dear to him in this World, by the strangest act of obedience, that was ever herd of in it.
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3. Another grand Discouragement to Abrahams Obedience was, that his Beloved Isaac was a Son of very great and glorious Promises, which his untimely Death must, without a Miracle, frustrate the completion of.
3. another grand Discouragement to Abrahams obedience was, that his beloved Isaac was a Son of very great and glorious Promises, which his untimely Death must, without a Miracle, frustrate the completion of.
And 'tis certain, That Gods Command to Abraham to offer up his Son, was not more express than his Promise concerning that very Son, of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy Seed be called.
And it's certain, That God's Command to Abraham to offer up his Son, was not more express than his Promise Concerning that very Son, of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy Seed be called.
when I have made him a Sacrifice? when I have taken away his Life in Obedience to God, will he send him back to me? Surely if he designed to do this, He that has been so gratious as to reveal himself upon several occasions to me, would not hide so great and joyful a Secret from me.
when I have made him a Sacrifice? when I have taken away his Life in obedience to God, will he send him back to me? Surely if he designed to do this, He that has been so gracious as to reveal himself upon several occasions to me, would not hide so great and joyful a Secret from me.
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And since He is not a Man that he should Repent, and since his promise was antecedent to his Command, may I not Interpret his Command by his Promise? And infer from hence, that whatever Tryal he is pleased to put me upon,
And since He is not a Man that he should repent, and since his promise was antecedent to his Command, may I not Interpret his Command by his Promise? And infer from hence, that whatever Trial he is pleased to put me upon,
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A small time for a Tender-hearted Father, to overcome the struggle between Faith and Nature, which it is hard to think the Father of the Faithful could be on this Occasion exempted from.
A small time for a Tender-hearted Father, to overcome the struggle between Faith and Nature, which it is hard to think the Father of the Faithful could be on this Occasion exempted from.
and to settle his mind upon a Subject, so every way Entangled with Difficulties, and that required so much fineness and strength of Thoughts to clear his way through,
and to settle his mind upon a Subject, so every Way Entangled with Difficulties, and that required so much fineness and strength of Thoughts to clear his Way through,
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So that on all accounts, this Tryal of Abraham appears to be one of the sorest and hardest Tryals which God ever Imposed upon any of his Faithful Servants.
So that on all accounts, this Trial of Abraham appears to be one of the Sorest and Hardest Trials which God ever Imposed upon any of his Faithful Servants.
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For the first of these, the compleatness of the Victory, we must remember that it lay in Abrahams Fulfilling the Command of God with an Undaunted Resolution, in despight of the Difficulties he was surrounded with, to which he proceeded by these following steps.
For the First of these, the completeness of the Victory, we must Remember that it lay in Abrahams Fulfilling the Command of God with an Undaunted Resolution, in despite of the Difficulties he was surrounded with, to which he proceeded by these following steps.
and having made all things ready for a Sacrifice, began his Journey to Moriah; which shews that he had a very quick and lively sense of his Duty to God in all Cases:
and having made all things ready for a Sacrifice, began his Journey to Moriah; which shows that he had a very quick and lively sense of his Duty to God in all Cases:
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I mean, a Constant Readiness and disposition to resign up themselves entirely to him, and to part freely with the very Choicest Blessings he is pleased to enrich them with.
I mean, a Constant Readiness and disposition to resign up themselves entirely to him, and to part freely with the very Choicest Blessings he is pleased to enrich them with.
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He keeps the matter to himself, least by taking Air, and coming to the knowledge of his Wife or Son, it should awaken those Passions in them, which might tempt him to forego his Resolution.
He keeps the matter to himself, least by taking Air, and coming to the knowledge of his Wife or Son, it should awaken those Passion in them, which might tempt him to forego his Resolution.
Them he leaves at a convenient Distance, least they should obstruct his Design, and Him he leads on to the Place of Worship, telling him that God would provide himself a Lamb, the only thing which seem'd to be wanting for a Burnt-Offering.
Them he leaves At a convenient Distance, lest they should obstruct his Design, and Him he leads on to the Place of Worship, telling him that God would provide himself a Lamb, the only thing which seemed to be wanting for a Burnt-offering.
Thus he carries the matter with all immaginable advantage towards the Execution of his purpose; He keeps the secret from her that lay in the same Bosom with it;
Thus he carries the matter with all imaginable advantage towards the Execution of his purpose; He keeps the secret from her that lay in the same Bosom with it;
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The Fatal Knife was in his Hand, his Son lay panting upon the Altar, and he was just giving the deadly stroke when the Angel called to him out of Heaven to stay his Hand, which if he had not done, he had certainly in a few moments sent Isaac thither.
The Fatal Knife was in his Hand, his Son lay panting upon the Altar, and he was just giving the deadly stroke when the Angel called to him out of Heaven to stay his Hand, which if he had not done, he had Certainly in a few moments sent Isaac thither.
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One would think it was impossible for him to go through so severe a Task without repining at some or other of the Diffioulties imposed upon him. One of us would be very apt to Fancy, that every time he cast his Eye upon his Son,
One would think it was impossible for him to go through so severe a Task without repining At Some or other of the Diffioulties imposed upon him. One of us would be very apt to Fancy, that every time he cast his Eye upon his Son,
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and Talkt with him upon the Way to Moriah, Nature should make a stand, and his Heart should fail him, to think what a sad Uncomfortable Errand he was going upon.
and Talked with him upon the Way to Moriah, Nature should make a stand, and his Heart should fail him, to think what a sad Uncomfortable Errand he was going upon.
He did not make a false step in three Days Journey to Moriah: He was so far from staggering at the strangeness of things, that he went on without delay, (and as far as appears by the History of this great Action) proceeded by even and constant steps, through all the Stages of his Tedious Duty.
He did not make a false step in three Days Journey to Moriah: He was so Far from staggering At the strangeness of things, that he went on without Delay, (and as Far as appears by the History of this great Actium) proceeded by even and constant steps, through all the Stages of his Tedious Duty.
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1. First then, the honour of this Noble Action was owing to a constant and habitual Perswasion of Divine Truths and Promises, which Abraham had attained unto.
1. First then, the honour of this Noble Actium was owing to a constant and habitual Persuasion of Divine Truths and Promises, which Abraham had attained unto.
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And being fully perswaded of the Reality and concernment of all that he Revealed to him, it was easie for him to conclude and settle upon this great Principle of Religion, that God in all things was to be Obeyed.
And being Fully persuaded of the Reality and concernment of all that he Revealed to him, it was easy for him to conclude and settle upon this great Principle of Religion, that God in all things was to be Obeyed.
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tho' these considerations were no less Obvious than Weighty, yet was Abraham (through the Constancy of his Faith and Obedience) so Naturaliz'd to the Service of God, that nothing could divert him from it.
though these considerations were no less Obvious than Weighty, yet was Abraham (through the Constancy of his Faith and obedience) so Naturalized to the Service of God, that nothing could divert him from it.
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while he Believed the Promises concerning his Seed, it being against common Sense or Reason, That if Isaac dyed without Issue, His Seed should be Blessed after him.
while he Believed the Promises Concerning his Seed, it being against Common Sense or Reason, That if Isaac died without Issue, His Seed should be Blessed After him.
that he had Power to fulfill his Promise by bringing Isaac to Life again, and that he would certainly do it, rather than suffer the least tittle of his promise to Dye with him.
that he had Power to fulfil his Promise by bringing Isaac to Life again, and that he would Certainly do it, rather than suffer the least tittle of his promise to Die with him.
when he sprang from One (as is observed in this Chapter) that was as Good as Dead, that is Himself that had Out-lived the Natural Power of giving Life to others.
when he sprang from One (as is observed in this Chapter) that was as Good as Dead, that is Himself that had Outlived the Natural Power of giving Life to Others.
By the Direction of it he kept his Eye all the while upon God's Command, and-Wink't at all the seeming contradictions that Oppos'd his Obedience to it.
By the Direction of it he kept his Eye all the while upon God's Command, and-winked At all the seeming contradictions that Opposed his obedience to it.
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And that no other Faith than this can Justify, is evident if we consider, that Abrahams Faith is more than once Recommended in Scripture as the great Pattern and Exemplar of the Faith which Justifies,
And that no other Faith than this can Justify, is evident if we Consider, that Abrahams Faith is more than once Recommended in Scripture as the great Pattern and Exemplar of the Faith which Justifies,
And then, if we have not the same kind of Faith, that is, a Faith which makes us Obedient to the Will of God, we have not that true and genuine Faith which Justifies.
And then, if we have not the same kind of Faith, that is, a Faith which makes us Obedient to the Will of God, we have not that true and genuine Faith which Justifies.
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And therefore if we Believe, but do not obey the Truth, we must needs fall as short of the Favour of God as we do of the Faith of Abraham. For to speak freely, I cannot understand what Use there is of Faith,
And Therefore if we Believe, but do not obey the Truth, we must needs fallen as short of the Favour of God as we do of the Faith of Abraham. For to speak freely, I cannot understand what Use there is of Faith,
And if this be the proper and only good Use of Faith, it follows, that if we separate Faith from Holiness and Obedience, it loses all the Virtue which it hath to Justify us:
And if this be the proper and only good Use of Faith, it follows, that if we separate Faith from Holiness and obedience, it loses all the Virtue which it hath to Justify us:
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And then, if we are never so Orthodox in Points of Faith, what does it Profit, my Brethren? Can that Faith save us, which cannot procure our accptance with God? Have not all Wicked Men that Believe the Truths of Christianity the same? Nay the Devils (as St. James observes) Tremble under as good a Faith as this.
And then, if we Are never so Orthodox in Points of Faith, what does it Profit, my Brothers? Can that Faith save us, which cannot procure our accptance with God? Have not all Wicked Men that Believe the Truths of Christianity the same? Nay the Devils (as Saint James observes) Tremble under as good a Faith as this.
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'Tis strange therefore, that any Man of Competent Reason should think that a Dry and Barren Faith, a Volatil notion in the Head, that never Reaches the Heart and Life, should put him into the happiest state that he can possibly attain to in this Life;
It's strange Therefore, that any Man of Competent Reason should think that a Dry and Barren Faith, a Volatile notion in the Head, that never Reaches the Heart and Life, should put him into the Happiest state that he can possibly attain to in this Life;
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Now if Justifying Faith be more than an Assent to Truth, if besides this it be a Vital Principle of Vertue and Holiness, we see what a perfect Dream the Antinomian Doctrine of Justification from Eternity is.
Now if Justifying Faith be more than an Assent to Truth, if beside this it be a Vital Principle of Virtue and Holiness, we see what a perfect Dream the Antinomian Doctrine of Justification from Eternity is.
For surely no Man was Justifyed by Faith so long ago, as from Eternity: And if we were justifyed from Eternity, our Faith comes too late to justify us,
For surely no Man was Justified by Faith so long ago, as from Eternity: And if we were justified from Eternity, our Faith comes too late to justify us,
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And this the Patrons of this Opinion do not dissemble in their Descriptions of Faith, in which they represent it as a means only of Manifesting and Applying to themselves their Personal justification from Eternity.
And this the Patrons of this Opinion do not dissemble in their Descriptions of Faith, in which they represent it as a means only of Manifesting and Applying to themselves their Personal justification from Eternity.
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And is not this a fair step to the laying aside of the whole Gospel? For let any Impartial Man judge, what effect the Great Precepts and Motives of the Gospel are like to have upon those Men that conceive they have but one thing to do, to satisfy themselves that they are in a justified state,
And is not this a fair step to the laying aside of the Whole Gospel? For let any Impartial Man judge, what Effect the Great Precepts and Motives of the Gospel Are like to have upon those Men that conceive they have but one thing to do, to satisfy themselves that they Are in a justified state,
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because he call'd them to such Noble Tryals for the Honour and Vindication of their Faith? If not, we can infer nothing either against our selves, (while we study to please God) or against the Equity and goodness of his Providence, from the Troubles and Perplexities of this present Life,
Because he called them to such Noble Trials for the Honour and Vindication of their Faith? If not, we can infer nothing either against our selves, (while we study to please God) or against the Equity and Goodness of his Providence, from the Troubles and Perplexities of this present Life,
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And this clears at once the Wisdom and goodness of God in thus training them up for those excessive Heights of Glory, which are prepared in Heaven for them.
And this clears At once the Wisdom and Goodness of God in thus training them up for those excessive Heights of Glory, which Are prepared in Heaven for them.
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Being willing to ease themselves of the shame of their wicked and Impious Lives, they would faign have the World believe, that there is no such thing as true Faith and Piety:
Being willing to ease themselves of the shame of their wicked and Impious Lives, they would faign have the World believe, that there is no such thing as true Faith and Piety:
And since Abrahams Children have the same Kind of Faith, which he himself was so Renowned for, I mean a Faith which carries them through the service of God, in Pursuit of a Heavenly Country,
And since Abrahams Children have the same Kind of Faith, which he himself was so Renowned for, I mean a Faith which carries them through the service of God, in Pursuit of a Heavenly Country,
tho' not in the same Perfection that Abraham was. And that there is, and always will be such a Family in the Earth, is as evident as the Covenant which God made with Abraham, when the Church was impaled in his little Family,
though not in the same Perfection that Abraham was. And that there is, and always will be such a Family in the Earth, is as evident as the Covenant which God made with Abraham, when the Church was impaled in his little Family,
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And when we reflect upon what our great Examples have done, and consider how nobly they have acquitted themselves in the same Race that is set before us,
And when we reflect upon what our great Examples have done, and Consider how nobly they have acquitted themselves in the same Raze that is Set before us,
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and to break through the Discouragements which could not hinder them from Running and finishing their Course with Joy? Did they Climb over the highest Difficulties? And may not we be ashamed to couch under the ordinary hardships in Religion? Did they depend upon God,
and to break through the Discouragements which could not hinder them from Running and finishing their Course with Joy? Did they Climb over the highest Difficulties? And may not we be ashamed to couch under the ordinary hardships in Religion? Did they depend upon God,
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and he is pleas'd to continue so many Visible Tokens of his Favour and Concernment for us? Did they leave their Country at God's Command? And shall we think it too much but to leave the Vices of ours, which have long threatned to turn us out of Possession of it? Again, did they stick at nothing to please God, not so much as at the Offering of an Only Son? And shall we that have Better Promises than they had, Refuse him so Reasonable a Service,
and he is pleased to continue so many Visible Tokens of his Favour and Concernment for us? Did they leave their Country At God's Command? And shall we think it too much but to leave the Vices of ours, which have long threatened to turn us out of Possession of it? Again, did they stick At nothing to please God, not so much as At the Offering of an Only Son? And shall we that have Better Promises than they had, Refuse him so Reasonable a Service,
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For this is the Argument of the whole Discourse in this Chapter, which out of the Sacred Annals of the Primitive Church, presents us with a Catalogue of many Eminent Believers, who became the favourites of God by their Faith and Obedience to him.
For this is the Argument of the Whole Discourse in this Chapter, which out of the Sacred Annals of the Primitive Church, presents us with a Catalogue of many Eminent Believers, who became the favourites of God by their Faith and obedience to him.
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And what is the Natural consequence of this? But that we, who have the same and in some Respects much greater Advantages than they had, should endeavour to shew the same greatness of Mind,
And what is the Natural consequence of this? But that we, who have the same and in Some Respects much greater Advantages than they had, should endeavour to show the same greatness of Mind,
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More grateful to him than thouthousands of Rams, or ten thousand Rivers of Oyl, Than if thou gavest thy First-born for thy Transgression, the Fruit of thy Body for the sin of thy Soul:
More grateful to him than thouthousands of Rams, or ten thousand rivers of Oil, Than if thou Gavest thy Firstborn for thy Transgression, the Fruit of thy Body for the since of thy Soul:
and by walking before him as Abraham did, may'st assuredly hope, after a short Tryal of thy Faith and Patience in this World, to sit down with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and all the Faithful in the Kingdom of God.
and by walking before him as Abraham did, Mayest assuredly hope, After a short Trial of thy Faith and Patience in this World, to fit down with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and all the Faithful in the Kingdom of God.
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that had the Benefits of a Religious Education, and of great natural Endowments, and that made a more than an ordinary figure both in the Jewish and Christian Church.
that had the Benefits of a Religious Education, and of great natural Endowments, and that made a more than an ordinary figure both in the Jewish and Christian Church.
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So he tells the King and Court in these Words, I verily thought with my self, that I ought to do many things contrary to the Name of Jesus of Nazareth.
So he tells the King and Court in these Words, I verily Thought with my self, that I ought to do many things contrary to the Name of jesus of Nazareth.
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But how came he to fall into an Opinion, and to Espouse a Principle, that the worst Religion might well be ashamed of? The true account of it is, St. Paul had been a Right-bred Pharisee, having suckt in the Principles of that Superstitious Sect in his Childhood,
But how Come he to fallen into an Opinion, and to Espouse a Principle, that the worst Religion might well be ashamed of? The true account of it is, Saint Paul had been a Right-bred Pharisee, having sucked in the Principles of that Superstitious Sect in his Childhood,
and lived (till he became a Christian) exactly according to them, as he tells King Agrippa in the hearing of the Jews at the fifth Verse of this Chapter.
and lived (till he became a Christian) exactly according to them, as he tells King Agrippa in the hearing of the jews At the fifth Verse of this Chapter.
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as much in his asthey did in their own Opinion And hence Conformity to their Traditional Rites, was their measure of Improvement and Perfection in Religion,
as much in his asthey did in their own Opinion And hence Conformity to their Traditional Rites, was their measure of Improvement and Perfection in Religion,
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as appears by St. Pauls Character of himself, Gal. 1.14. I profited in the Jews Religion above many of my Equals in my own Nation, being more exceedingly Zealous of the Tradition of my Fathers.
as appears by Saint Paul's Character of himself, Gal. 1.14. I profited in the jews Religion above many of my Equals in my own nation, being more exceedingly Zealous of the Tradition of my Father's.
i.e. His mighty Zeal for the Unscriptural Doctrines of the Pharisees, was the true ground of his Bitter and furious Zeal against the Professors of the True Religion.
i.e. His mighty Zeal for the Unscriptural Doctrines of the Pharisees, was the true ground of his Bitter and furious Zeal against the Professors of the True Religion.
And this is the rather to be noted, because it shews us the Spirit and Genius of that Sect, that had the chief hand in bringing our Saviour to his Cross,
And this is the rather to be noted, Because it shows us the Spirit and Genius of that Sect, that had the chief hand in bringing our Saviour to his Cross,
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In speaking to this Subject my Design is, 1. To confirm the truth of this Observation. 2. To shew whence it is that Men are liable to be thus Misguided by Erroneous Principles,
In speaking to this Subject my Design is, 1. To confirm the truth of this Observation. 2. To show whence it is that Men Are liable to be thus Misguided by Erroneous Principles,
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That the Consciences of Men may be thus Misguided, and their Spirits Inflamed by Erroneous Principles against the Truth, may appear from our Saviours Character of his,
That the Consciences of Men may be thus Misguided, and their Spirits Inflamed by Erroneous Principles against the Truth, may appear from our Saviors Character of his,
Our Blessed Lord, fore-seeing what a zealous Opposition his Church and Doctrine would assuredly meet withal after his decease, takes occasion a little before his Passion to fore-warn his Disciples of it.
Our Blessed Lord, Foreseeing what a zealous Opposition his Church and Doctrine would assuredly meet withal After his decease, Takes occasion a little before his Passion to forewarn his Disciples of it.
They shall put you out of the Synagogues, ( i.e. excommunicate and curse you for Hereticks) yea the time cometh, That whosoever Killeth you will think that he doth God service, John 16.2.
They shall put you out of the Synagogues, (i.e. excommunicate and curse you for Heretics) yea the time comes, That whosoever Kills you will think that he does God service, John 16.2.
if they had not Deify'd something more than him, and changed the Glory of the Holy and Merciful God into a direful Image of their own Temper and Complexion, whom they Worship instead of him.
if they had not Deified something more than him, and changed the Glory of the Holy and Merciful God into a direful Image of their own Temper and Complexion, whom they Worship instead of him.
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And as I doubt not but the Jews were primarily intended in this Prophecy, so to the Infinite Scandal of Christianity, there is unanswerable Reason to think that many that shelter themselves under the Sacred Profession of it, are very deeply concerned in it;
And as I doubt not but the jews were primarily intended in this Prophecy, so to the Infinite Scandal of Christianity, there is unanswerable Reason to think that many that shelter themselves under the Sacred Profession of it, Are very deeply concerned in it;
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But for the Crimes which he taxeth himself with, he might as justly have charged his Nation with them, the main Body of the Jewish Church, especially the governing part of it, being strangely Leavened with this Sowre and Destructive zeal.
But for the Crimes which he Taxes himself with, he might as justly have charged his nation with them, the main Body of the Jewish Church, especially the governing part of it, being strangely Leavened with this Sour and Destructive zeal.
There are those in the World, that would be thought the only Good Christians, who roundly Excommunicate all other Churches for not complying with their Dictates as essentiael to Christianity, which the Scripturs and the next Ancient and venerable Writings do assure us are not.
There Are those in the World, that would be Thought the only Good Christians, who roundly Excommunicate all other Churches for not complying with their Dictates as essentiael to Christianity, which the Scriptures and the next Ancient and venerable Writings do assure us Are not.
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There are those that call us Hereticks, (and have often proved us so, as clearly as Fire and Faggot can do it) because we are so strait-laced as to Believe but just so many Truths and Articles of Faith,
There Are those that call us Heretics, (and have often proved us so, as clearly as Fire and Faggot can do it) Because we Are so straitlaced as to Believe but just so many Truths and Articles of Faith,
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There is a Church that for several Ages, and in several Councils, hath Decreed the Extirpation of Hereticks ( i.e. the most Orthodox Christians) by Fire and Sword,
There is a Church that for several Ages, and in several Councils, hath Decreed the Extirpation of Heretics (i.e. the most Orthodox Christians) by Fire and Sword,
Others (at least) there have been, who with mighty Confidence pretended to secret motions and Immediate Warrants from Heaven, to Worry and Destroy all that should withstand them and their Doctrin.
Others (At least) there have been, who with mighty Confidence pretended to secret motions and Immediate Warrants from Heaven, to Worry and Destroy all that should withstand them and their Doctrine.
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I might tire you with instances of both kinds, and make it appear that the Zeal of Christians against One another hath in point of Fierceness and Cruelty, far exceeded the Pattern in the Text.
I might tire you with instances of both Kinds, and make it appear that the Zeal of Christians against One Another hath in point of Fierceness and Cruelty, Far exceeded the Pattern in the Text.
For the Proof of this, I might but desire you to take a short Review of the Ruines which Romish Zeal, hath made in Protestant Countries, from our own to the very borders of the Ottoman Empire. To keep nearest home;
For the Proof of this, I might but desire you to take a short Review of the Ruins which Romish Zeal, hath made in Protestant Countries, from our own to the very borders of the Ottoman Empire. To keep nearest home;
to the Burning Zeal of the Marian days, and the Powder Conspiracy here in England, that Master-piece of Inhumanity, design'd, no doubt, to make amends for the long Peace and Tranquility we enjoyed under the Pious and gentle Reign of our Immortal Virgin Queen.
to the Burning Zeal of the Marian days, and the Powder conspiracy Here in England, that Masterpiece of Inhumanity, designed, no doubt, to make amends for the long Peace and Tranquillity we enjoyed under the Pious and gentle Reign of our Immortal Virgae Queen.
After these, it were cold and endless to mention all the Impious and Unnatural Artifices of the Agents of Rome against the Lives of our Princes, the felicity of our Government, and the Vitals of our Religion. One thing in the general you may observe, that when ever the Church of Rome hath lost any thing by dint of Argument, she hath presently betaken her self to sharper and deadlier Weapons for the Recovery of it.
After these, it were cold and endless to mention all the Impious and Unnatural Artifices of the Agents of Room against the Lives of our Princes, the felicity of our Government, and the Vitals of our Religion. One thing in the general you may observe, that when ever the Church of Room hath lost any thing by dint of Argument, she hath presently betaken her self to sharper and deadlier Weapons for the Recovery of it.
And methinks it is the least of Wonders, that a ChurchPamper'd with Power and Wealth and Honours, that thinks her self fit to give Law to the whole Christian World,
And methinks it is the least of Wonders, that a Churchpampered with Power and Wealth and Honours, that thinks her self fit to give Law to the Whole Christian World,
On the other hand, there has been another sort of men that under pretence of Refining the Reformation have shamefully violated the Pure and Undefiled Religion that came from Heaven.
On the other hand, there has been Another sort of men that under pretence of Refining the Reformation have shamefully violated the Pure and Undefiled Religion that Come from Heaven.
And for this, I might refer you to the Wicked Outrages of the Anabaptists at Munster, and the Terrible Battles which have been fought for little Phansies, and affected singularities in Religion.
And for this, I might refer you to the Wicked Outrages of the Anabaptists At Munster, and the Terrible Battles which have been fought for little Fancies, and affected singularities in Religion.
I might call to your Remembrance the many Insurrections, and (what I even Tremble to speak of) the horrid Murther of the late Arch-Bishop in Scotland. I might desire you to reflect upon the fierce and bloody Attempts, which in our Memory and Nation have been managed upon the fifth Monarchy Principles. In a word, I might carry you to the Tombs of Kings, Nobles,
I might call to your Remembrance the many Insurrections, and (what I even Tremble to speak of) the horrid Murder of the late Arch-Bishop in Scotland. I might desire you to reflect upon the fierce and bloody Attempts, which in our Memory and nation have been managed upon the fifth Monarchy Principles. In a word, I might carry you to the Tombs of Kings, Nobles,
and Prelates, of worthy Patriots and Ministers of Justice, of Preachers and Ambassadors of Peace, who by hands lifted up to Heaven, have been offered (to use the Apostles Phrase) upon the Sacrifice and Service of your Faith, which some call Heresie,
and Prelates, of worthy Patriots and Ministers of justice, of Preachers and ambassadors of Peace, who by hands lifted up to Heaven, have been offered (to use the Apostles Phrase) upon the Sacrifice and Service of your Faith, which Some call Heresy,
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Now to apply these Allusions to the purpose of the Text, I shall only observe to you, that the chief Actors and Parties in them have at one time or other confest, that they verily thought they were engaged in a good Cause;
Now to apply these Allusions to the purpose of the Text, I shall only observe to you, that the chief Actors and Parties in them have At one time or other confessed, that they verily Thought they were engaged in a good Cause;
I confess, 'tis very natural to men to be warm and zealous for their own Doctrines and Sentimests, ill so much that they that have the Truth on their side, have not always the Charity and Good-Nature that should attend it.
I confess, it's very natural to men to be warm and zealous for their own Doctrines and Sentimests, ill so much that they that have the Truth on their side, have not always the Charity and Good nature that should attend it.
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These things are so extreamly full of Scandal and Contradiction, that without a Demonstration of the Truth, it were scarce Charity to believe the possibility of them.
These things Are so extremely full of Scandal and Contradiction, that without a Demonstration of the Truth, it were scarce Charity to believe the possibility of them.
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which has a strange Influence upon the Spirits and Persuasions of Men, and is able to change the sweetest natural Dispositions into the Bitterest and fiercest Tempers.
which has a strange Influence upon the Spirits and Persuasions of Men, and is able to change the Sweetest natural Dispositions into the Bitterest and Fiercest Tempers.
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The great Spring and Mover of Humane Actions in the Judgment of the Mind, and therefore the first Information of the Judgment, which is the Business of Education, must have a mighty stroke in the Conduct of the Life of Man;
The great Spring and Mover of Humane Actions in the Judgement of the Mind, and Therefore the First Information of the Judgement, which is the Business of Education, must have a mighty stroke in the Conduct of the Life of Man;
and the rather because the Impressions we receive of things, while our Minds are free from all suspition and Prejudice, are commonly the Deepest most lasting and indelible.
and the rather Because the Impressions we receive of things, while our Minds Are free from all suspicion and Prejudice, Are commonly the Deepest most lasting and indelible.
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And thus an Erroneous Conscience Usurps the Authority of a Guide, the ordinary effect of which, is a zealous Opposition against all that standin its way,
And thus an Erroneous Conscience Usurps the authority of a Guide, the ordinary Effect of which, is a zealous Opposition against all that Standing its Way,
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and that the worse any Principles are, and the Earlier they are Instilled into them, under the Notion of Divine Truths, the more strongly they Impregnate their Minds,
and that the Worse any Principles Are, and the Earlier they Are Instilled into them, under the Notion of Divine Truths, the more strongly they Impregnate their Minds,
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It requires a great deal of Consideration and Impartial inquiry into the Reason and bottom of things, which some Men want abilities of mind, others Leisure, Humility, Patience,
It requires a great deal of Consideration and Impartial inquiry into the Reason and bottom of things, which Some Men want abilities of mind, Others Leisure, Humility, Patience,
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2. Affected Ignorance of the Truth, naturally hardens Men in their Evil Principles, and disposes them to approve of any Rugged and violent Course to keep up the Reputation of them.
2. Affected Ignorance of the Truth, naturally hardens Men in their Evil Principles, and disposes them to approve of any Rugged and violent Course to keep up the Reputation of them.
The Jews in our Saviour's time had the greatest Advantages that ever Men enjoyed of being delivered from the Chains and Fetters of an ill Education, or (as St. Peter calls it) From their vain Conversation received by Tradition from their Fathers.
The jews in our Saviour's time had the greatest Advantages that ever Men enjoyed of being Delivered from the Chains and Fetters of an ill Education, or (as Saint Peter calls it) From their vain Conversation received by Tradition from their Father's.
And those delivered to them by their own Messiah, whom they had long expected: In whom all the Promises concerning that Infinite Blessing to Mankind were exactly fulfilled.
And those Delivered to them by their own Messiah, whom they had long expected: In whom all the Promises Concerning that Infinite Blessing to Mankind were exactly fulfilled.
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and yet so Blind and Sottish were they, as to reject all his Admonitions with Spight and Scorn, to Love Darkness rather than Light, to Admire their Deluders,
and yet so Blind and Sottish were they, as to reject all his Admonitions with Spite and Scorn, to Love Darkness rather than Light, to Admire their Deluders,
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And is not the same wilfull and Affected Ignorance still to be found amongst the Adversaries of our Religion? Some think there ought to be an Infallible and Universal Head of the Church on Earth,
And is not the same wilful and Affected Ignorance still to be found among the Adversaries of our Religion? some think there ought to be an Infallible and Universal Head of the Church on Earth,
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And why is Ignorance so much Cherisht and Applauded in the Church of Rome, but that it gives the Guides of that Church a mighty advantage to Mis-lead the People,
And why is Ignorance so much Cherished and Applauded in the Church of Rome, but that it gives the Guides of that Church a mighty advantage to Mislead the People,
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Just as the Heathens Cloth'd the Christians in Beasts Skins, and then exposed them to be Worried by Wild Beasts to Death They first teach them to call our Religion on Heresie, which naturally creates an Implacable Hatred of it:
Just as the heathens Clothed the Christians in Beasts Skins, and then exposed them to be Worried by Wild Beasts to Death They First teach them to call our Religion on Heresy, which naturally creates an Implacable Hatred of it:
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Nor did our Saviour think so, when he reproved the Rash and Destructive zeal of his Disciples, who would have consumed the Samaritans by Fire from Heaven, telling them, that they knew not what manner of Spirits they were of.
Nor did our Saviour think so, when he reproved the Rash and Destructive zeal of his Disciples, who would have consumed the Samaritans by Fire from Heaven, telling them, that they knew not what manner of Spirits they were of.
And after this, should I presume to say, that the Controversies between us and the Church of Rome, have been managed with invincible strength and demonstration of the Truth on our side:
And After this, should I presume to say, that the Controversies between us and the Church of Rome, have been managed with invincible strength and demonstration of the Truth on our side:
Or should I say, that no cause since the sealing of the Scriptures (unless that of our common Christianity) was ever better Defended than our departure from that Church, I should not be ashamed of this confidence of boasting.
Or should I say, that no cause since the sealing of the Scriptures (unless that of our Common Christianity) was ever better Defended than our departure from that Church, I should not be ashamed of this confidence of boasting.
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3. Secular Interests have great Power to distort the Judgments of men, and to inflame their Passions against those that differ from them in matters of Religion.
3. Secular Interests have great Power to distorted the Judgments of men, and to inflame their Passion against those that differ from them in matters of Religion.
and like Demetrius, to put the World into an uproar, out of zeal to the Magnificence of their Great Diana, and their Profits from her Shrines and Altars.
and like Demetrius, to put the World into an uproar, out of zeal to the Magnificence of their Great Diana, and their Profits from her Shrines and Altars.
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Such are all those that make Unlawful and indifferent things absolutely Necessary to Salvation, and eneourage Men to think the better of themselves for their Zeal against such as pretend to nothing but the plain Rules of Christianity,
Such Are all those that make Unlawful and indifferent things absolutely Necessary to Salvation, and eneourage Men to think the better of themselves for their Zeal against such as pretend to nothing but the plain Rules of Christianity,
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'Tis the property of those that are under the POwer and Guidance of them, to allow no Man a Name for Religion but themselves, to be angry with every one that do's not Espouse their Follies, to Glory in their Marks of Distinction,
It's the property of those that Are under the POwer and Guidance of them, to allow no Man a Name for Religion but themselves, to be angry with every one that do's not Espouse their Follies, to Glory in their Marks of Distinction,
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And this is too often the effect of that odd and Peevish Principle, that Innocent and indifferent things cease to be Lawful when they are once Commanded.
And this is too often the Effect of that odd and Peevish Principle, that Innocent and indifferent things cease to be Lawful when they Are once Commanded.
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No Man knows the malignity of such an Errour as this, should it once get the Ascendant (which is the Aim and Tendency of it) over that Authority which God hath placed in the Rulers of his Church.
No Man knows the malignity of such an Error as this, should it once get the Ascendant (which is the Aim and Tendency of it) over that authority which God hath placed in the Rulers of his Church.
Do we not already find the Insluence of it upon some of the straintest Sect of our Religion, who yet have reserved themselves a sufficient Latitude in Scorning and Deriding their Brethren,
Do we not already find the Influence of it upon Some of the straintest Sect of our Religion, who yet have reserved themselves a sufficient Latitude in Scorning and Deriding their Brothers,
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and are extreamly lavish in their Censures of Persons of the highest Chaeacter and Reverence in the Church of God? Nay, many there are that prize and commend themselves upon these very Accounts,
and Are extremely lavish in their Censures of Persons of the highest Chaeacter and reverence in the Church of God? Nay, many there Are that prize and commend themselves upon these very Accounts,
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And what is this but to Consecrate a Schism into a state of Perfection, and to do that for Religions sake, which directly tends to the undoing and subversion of it?
And what is this but to Consecrate a Schism into a state of Perfection, and to do that for Religions sake, which directly tends to the undoing and subversion of it?
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When they take themselves to be the peculiar Favourites of God, in whose Breasts he hath lodg'd his choicest Secrets, whom he hath chosen and authorized to bring his most glorious Designs to pass, 'tis not to be expected they should long content themselves with the Pleasure of these Delusions srons.
When they take themselves to be the peculiar Favourites of God, in whose Breasts he hath lodged his Choicest Secrets, whom he hath chosen and authorized to bring his most glorious Designs to pass, it's not to be expected they should long content themselves with the Pleasure of these Delusions srons.
And as the Philiftines dealt with Sampson, when they had put out his Eyes. will surely Employ them in his Drudgeries, and put them upon the most destructive Attempts.
And as the Philistines dealt with Sampson, when they had put out his Eyes. will surely Employ them in his Drudgeries, and put them upon the most destructive Attempts.
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That 'tis impossible for them to Err, having Private Instructions from God himself, hitherto hid from Ages and Generations, to Advance the Kingdom of Christ,
That it's impossible for them to Err, having Private Instructions from God himself, hitherto hid from Ages and Generations, to Advance the Kingdom of christ,
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To which purpose an Eminent Divine of this Church, who had a peculiar Sagacity in Tracing and detecting the Errours of his time) hath left us this memorable passage:
To which purpose an Eminent Divine of this Church, who had a peculiar Sagacity in Tracing and detecting the Errors of his time) hath left us this memorable passage:
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The Impediments of which Practice their restless desire and study to remove, leadeth them every Day into more dangerour Opinions, sometimes quite and clean contrary to their first pretended meanings:
The Impediments of which Practice their restless desire and study to remove, leads them every Day into more dangerour Opinions, sometime quite and clean contrary to their First pretended meanings:
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So that what will grow out of such Errours, as go mask'd under the Cloak of Divine Authority, impoffible it is that ever the Wit of Man should imagine, till time has brought forth the Fruits of them.
So that what will grow out of such Errors, as go masked under the Cloak of Divine authority, impoffible it is that ever the Wit of Man should imagine, till time has brought forth the Fruits of them.
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and receive Authority and Encouragement from it, that Men of Learning and Knowledge, and of High and Extraordinary Zeal should Combine against it, are no new things in the World.
and receive authority and Encouragement from it, that Men of Learning and Knowledge, and of High and Extraordinary Zeal should Combine against it, Are no new things in the World.
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The Church from her Infancy had been acquainted with them, and our Saviour and his Apostles have expresly foretold them, on purpose that we should not be Offended when we see and feel them.
The Church from her Infancy had been acquainted with them, and our Saviour and his Apostles have expressly foretold them, on purpose that we should not be Offended when we see and feel them.
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And accordingly the greatest Troubles and Persecutions which have befallen the Church, are manifestly Owing to the Delusions which have past under the Name of Conscience in several Ages;
And accordingly the greatest Troubles and Persecutions which have befallen the Church, Are manifestly Owing to the Delusions which have passed under the Name of Conscience in several Ages;
If the Light (saith Christ) that is in thee he Darkness, how great is that Darkness? A little speck in the Eye, fed by an Invincible Humour, often Deftroys the most Useful and Noble Sense:
If the Light (Says christ) that is in thee he Darkness, how great is that Darkness? A little speck in the Eye, fed by an Invincible Humour, often Deftroys the most Useful and Noble Sense:
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'Tis sad to observe from what small beginnings the greatest Errours both in Judgment and Practice have in a short time spred and diffused themselves to the infinite Prejudice of Christianity,
It's sad to observe from what small beginnings the greatest Errors both in Judgement and Practice have in a short time spread and diffused themselves to the infinite Prejudice of Christianity,
In the beginning of the Reformation in Germany. They, who first scrupled only the Doctrine of Infant Baptism, by degrees so Intangled themselves in New and greater Errours, that in a few Years they grew the highest Enthusiasts, vented the Rankest Blasphemies, and the most Fulsome Opinions:
In the beginning of the Reformation in Germany. They, who First scrupled only the Doctrine of Infant Baptism, by Degrees so Entangled themselves in New and greater Errors, that in a few years they grew the highest Enthusiasts, vented the Rankest Blasphemies, and the most Fulsome Opinions:
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in fine, They Renounc't all Allegiance to their Lawful Superiours set up a Pupper King of their own, Dignified him with the Title of Universal Monarch, and to Compleat the Tragedy, Baptiz'd one another with their own Blood.
in fine, They Renounced all Allegiance to their Lawful Superiors Set up a Pupper King of their own, Dignified him with the Title of Universal Monarch, and to Complete the Tragedy, Baptized one Another with their own Blood.
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that can find nothing to spend their Zeal upon, but an Innocent Phrase or Ceremony, that Dispise Communion with a Church that does not hit their Phancy in every Punctilio,
that can find nothing to spend their Zeal upon, but an Innocent Phrase or Ceremony, that Despise Communion with a Church that does not hit their Fancy in every Punctilio,
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and seem (almost) contented the Protestant Religion should fink rather than the best support of it should stand, I mean, the Union of Protestants in our Establish't National Religion.
and seem (almost) contented the Protestant Religion should fink rather than the best support of it should stand, I mean, the union of Protestants in our Established National Religion.
In short, Zeal is either the best Friend, or the keenest Enemy to Religion, for which reason we ought to look narrowly to the Grounds and Tendencies of it.
In short, Zeal is either the best Friend, or the keenest Enemy to Religion, for which reason we ought to look narrowly to the Grounds and Tendencies of it.
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4. We see what reason we have to be aware of those Persons, who Teach and Promote such Principles as are contrary to the True Spirit and Interest of Christianity.
4. We see what reason we have to be aware of those Persons, who Teach and Promote such Principles as Are contrary to the True Spirit and Interest of Christianity.
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and therefore must be sooth'd and flatter'd with something that is New and Fanciful, that looks like an Excess or Transport of Devotion, that is Owing to the Good-Will, or III-Nature of Men;
and Therefore must be soothed and flattered with something that is New and Fanciful, that looks like an Excess or Transport of Devotion, that is Owing to the Goodwill, or III-Nature of Men;
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And the Zeal it infuses into Men, will (if not effectually restrained) Act over all those Dismal Tragedies again, of which the Christian Church has been almost the Constant Scene ever since the Foundation of it.
And the Zeal it infuses into Men, will (if not effectually restrained) Act over all those Dismal Tragedies again, of which the Christian Church has been almost the Constant Scene ever since the Foundation of it.
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Or whether it declares for Free-Grace, i.e. a Gospel without a Sanction, as the German Antinomians and Ranters did, who turn'd the Grace of God into Lasciviousness, and liv'd as if it taught them to deny themselves no Ungodliness or Worldly Lusts;
Or whither it declares for Free-Grace, i.e. a Gospel without a Sanction, as the Germane Antinomians and Ranters did, who turned the Grace of God into Lasciviousness, and lived as if it taught them to deny themselves no Ungodliness or Worldly Lustiest;
Not Peevish or implacable, not apt to Quarrel with Shadows, and much less to put three Kingdoms into a Flame for the sake of three harmless Ceremonies.
Not Peevish or implacable, not apt to Quarrel with Shadows, and much less to put three Kingdoms into a Flame for the sake of three harmless Ceremonies.
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5. Lastly, Since Christianity is liable to, and has endured so much Opposition from Men, we should learn to adore Gods Infinite Widsom and Goodness in Preserving his Truth,
5. Lastly, Since Christianity is liable to, and has endured so much Opposition from Men, we should Learn to adore God's Infinite Widsom and goodness in Preserving his Truth,
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Our deliverances have had so many visible marks of a Divine and Peculiar Providence upon them, that one would think they should at once clear the Nation of all Atheistical Dotage.
Our Deliverances have had so many visible marks of a Divine and Peculiar Providence upon them, that one would think they should At once clear the nation of all Atheistical Dotage.
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Open the Eyes of its Divided Inhabitants, and Discourage its most zealous Adversaries from Daring any longer that All-seeing Eye that hath so often discovered, from strugling any more with that Omnipotent hand, that hath so seasonably baffled their Closet and most perfidious Designs and Practices.
Open the Eyes of its Divided Inhabitants, and Discourage its most zealous Adversaries from Daring any longer that All-seeing Eye that hath so often discovered, from struggling any more with that Omnipotent hand, that hath so seasonably baffled their Closet and most perfidious Designs and Practices.
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And doubtless were we as sensible as we ought to be, of God's singular goodness towards us, in casting us into the Bosom of a Church, where we have all advantages for Eternal Salvation,
And doubtless were we as sensible as we ought to be, of God's singular Goodness towards us, in casting us into the Bosom of a Church, where we have all advantages for Eternal Salvation,
I do not mean, by sitting still and neglecting our Guards, but by a patient continuance in Well-doing, by attempting nothing that is Unworthy of our excellent Religion:
I do not mean, by sitting still and neglecting our Guards, but by a patient Continuance in Welldoing, by attempting nothing that is Unworthy of our excellent Religion:
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by the Fervency of our Prayers, and Intercessions with him, and by mutual Exchanges of kindness and condescention to one another, in any thing that may truly promote our Common Interest:
by the Fervency of our Prayers, and Intercessions with him, and by mutual Exchanges of kindness and condescension to one Another, in any thing that may truly promote our Common Interest:
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In a word, by adhering to the Old Principles of Christianity, and avoiding the two dangerous Rocks of Superstition and Enthusiasm, and what ever else is contrary to the Name of Jesus.
In a word, by adhering to the Old Principles of Christianity, and avoiding the two dangerous Rocks of Superstition and Enthusiasm, and what ever Else is contrary to the Name of jesus.
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Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee, that the course of this World may be so Peaceably Ordered by thy Governance, that thy Church may Joyfully serve thee in all Godly quietness, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Grant, Oh Lord, we beseech thee, that the course of this World may be so Peaceably Ordered by thy Governance, that thy Church may Joyfully serve thee in all Godly quietness, through jesus christ our Lord.
Sermon III. Of the Different Dispensations of Grace, and of Impenitency under the best means of Salvation. Matthew 11.21, 22. Wo unto thee Chorazin, Wo unto thee Bethsaida, For if the Mighty Works which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have Repented long ago in Sack-cloth and Ashes.
Sermon III. Of the Different Dispensations of Grace, and of Impenitency under the best means of Salvation. Matthew 11.21, 22. Woe unto thee Chorazin, Woe unto thee Bethsaida, For if the Mighty Works which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have Repented long ago in sackcloth and Ashes.
Chorazin and Bethsaida, were Cities of Galilee, situate on the Sea-Shore, not very far from the Coasts of Tyre and Sidon. They profest the Jewish Religion,
Chorazin and Bethsaida, were Cities of Galilee, situate on the Sea-Shore, not very Far from the Coasts of Tyre and Sidon. They professed the Jewish Religion,
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But these Advantages they were so little the better for, that He upbraided them for their Unparallel'd Infidelity and hardness of Heart, representing them as more obstinate than the very Heathens about them:
But these Advantages they were so little the better for, that He upbraided them for their Unparalleled Infidelity and hardness of Heart, representing them as more obstinate than the very heathens about them:
These Gentiles had no Prophets or Scriptures to Instruct them, no Miracles to open their Eyes, no promises of Pardon or Eternal Life to encourage their Repentance:
These Gentiles had no prophets or Scriptures to Instruct them, no Miracles to open their Eyes, no promises of Pardon or Eternal Life to encourage their Repentance:
and would much sooner have repented at the sight of his mighty Works, than the Galileant that had all the proper means to dispose and Encline them to it.
and would much sooner have repented At the sighed of his mighty Works, than the Galileant that had all the proper means to dispose and Incline them to it.
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Wo unto thee Chorazin, Wo unto thee Bethsaida, for if the mighty Works which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they had Repented, &c. Tho' there seems to be no great Difficulty in the meaning of these Words, yet (what ever be the Reason of it) there is a great Dispute amongst Interpreters about it:
Woe unto thee Chorazin, Woe unto thee Bethsaida, for if the mighty Works which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they had Repented, etc. Though there seems to be no great Difficulty in the meaning of these Words, yet (what ever be the Reason of it) there is a great Dispute among Interpreters about it:
or whether by their Repenting in Sackcloth and Ashes, we are to understand no more than a meer External or Counterfeit Repentance. That the former of these is in several respects the more Natural Sense,
or whither by their Repenting in sackcloth and Ashes, we Are to understand no more than a mere External or Counterfeit Repentance. That the former of these is in several respects the more Natural Sense,
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In the Verse before the Text the Evangelist tells us, that he then began to Upbraid the Cities where most of his mighty Works were done, NONLATINALPHABET. Because they Repented not, i. e. Truly and Heartily:
In the Verse before the Text the Evangelist tells us, that he then began to Upbraid the Cities where most of his mighty Works were done,. Because they Repented not, i. e. Truly and Heartily:
And from hence it follows, that when He Upbraids them with the Repentance of Tyre and Sidon in Sackcloth and Ashes; his meaning must be, that theirs would have proved a True, Solemn, and Unfeigned Repentance.
And from hence it follows, that when He Upbraids them with the Repentance of Tyre and Sidon in sackcloth and Ashes; his meaning must be, that theirs would have proved a True, Solemn, and Unfeigned Repentance.
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and their Lusts were as Rampant as ever, we may be sure Christ would never have call'd this Repentance, which is all over Hypocrisie. Nor could this be any Reproach to the Jews, to hear that other Nations, had they been in their Circumstances, would have proved as Wicked or worse than they.
and their Lustiest were as Rampant as ever, we may be sure christ would never have called this Repentance, which is all over Hypocrisy. Nor could this be any Reproach to the jews, to hear that other nations, had they been in their circumstances, would have proved as Wicked or Worse than they.
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Briefly, our Saviour's saying to the Men of Galilee, That it would be more Tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the Day of Judgment than for them, plainly Refers to the good disposition of those Cities to Repent of their Lewdness and Idolatry, and Embrace the Gospel. To which may be added.
Briefly, our Saviour's saying to the Men of Galilee, That it would be more Tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the Day of Judgement than for them, plainly Refers to the good disposition of those Cities to repent of their lewdness and Idolatry, and Embrace the Gospel. To which may be added.
whether these were true Penitents and Disciples or not? If not, why should we think that Christ's own Preaching and Miracles might not have wrought the same Blessed effects upon them, which his Apostles did? Or what Reason have we to doubt the Truth of their Repentance at any time,
whither these were true Penitents and Disciples or not? If not, why should we think that Christ's own Preaching and Miracles might not have wrought the same Blessed effects upon them, which his Apostles did? Or what Reason have we to doubt the Truth of their Repentance At any time,
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when the Gospel had been tender'd with the same advantage to them? Especially, since Christ himself tells us, that they would have Repented long ago in Sackcloth and Ashes: Than which it is not easy to find a more Proper Expression, to signifie at once a very Solemn and Serious Repentance.
when the Gospel had been tendered with the same advantage to them? Especially, since christ himself tells us, that they would have Repented long ago in sackcloth and Ashes: Than which it is not easy to find a more Proper Expression, to signify At once a very Solemn and Serious Repentance.
1. For the First, That God affords better Means of Grace and Salvation to some Persons and Nations than to others, is clear to all that understand any thing of the state of Religion in the World.
1. For the First, That God affords better Means of Grace and Salvation to Some Persons and nations than to Others, is clear to all that understand any thing of the state of Religion in the World.
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When God began to distinguish his own People from the rest of Mankind, he gave them better Means to improve and secure his Favour than the rest enjoyed.
When God began to distinguish his own People from the rest of Mankind, he gave them better Means to improve and secure his Favour than the rest enjoyed.
When God chose the Posterity of Abraham at first for his Peculiar People, he made an Express Covenant with him to distinguish his Seed by Spiritual Blessings from all the Kindreds of the Earth.
When God chosen the Posterity of Abraham At First for his Peculiar People, he made an Express Covenant with him to distinguish his Seed by Spiritual Blessings from all the Kindreds of the Earth.
While all the World about him lived in Ignorance and Idolatry, worshipping the Gods which their own Fears and Phancies had made, Abraham had the Priviledge to Converse with God,
While all the World about him lived in Ignorance and Idolatry, worshipping the God's which their own Fears and Fancies had made, Abraham had the Privilege to Converse with God,
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and taught his Children to walk in the same Paths, to do Justice and Judgment, that God might bring upon Abraham the great things which he had spoken of him. And accordingly he did so:
and taught his Children to walk in the same Paths, to do justice and Judgement, that God might bring upon Abraham the great things which he had spoken of him. And accordingly he did so:
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He gave him a numerous Offspring, trained up in the Knowledge and Fear of the Only True God, instructed in all the minute instances of Obedience to him,
He gave him a numerous Offspring, trained up in the Knowledge and fear of the Only True God, instructed in all the minute instances of obedience to him,
A Land whose least happiness was, that it flowed with all kinds of Temporal Blessings, there being no Nation (as Moses told them, when they were going to inhabit) that had God so nigh unto them in all that they called upon him for;
A Land whose least happiness was, that it flowed with all Kinds of Temporal Blessings, there being no nation (as Moses told them, when they were going to inhabit) that had God so High unto them in all that they called upon him for;
and which, if they carefully followed them, would assuredly bring them to the Coelestial Canaan. To them (saith St. Paul, speaking of God's Distinguishing Grace and Goodness to the Jews) were committed the Oracles of God;
and which, if they carefully followed them, would assuredly bring them to the Celestial Canaan. To them (Says Saint Paul, speaking of God's Distinguishing Grace and goodness to the jews) were committed the Oracles of God;
And of all the Jews of that Age, the Inhabitants of the Great Cities of Galilee, such as Corazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum, living in the same Country and Neighbourhood that our Saviour did, had the greatest advantages for the knowledge of the True God,
And of all the jews of that Age, the Inhabitants of the Great Cities of Galilee, such as Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum, living in the same Country and Neighbourhood that our Saviour did, had the greatest advantages for the knowledge of the True God,
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they beheld the Son of God cloathed with their own Nature, they heard him Preaching in their Streets, many of them that never saw or heard any thing in their lives before him.
they beheld the Son of God clothed with their own Nature, they herd him Preaching in their Streets, many of them that never saw or herd any thing in their lives before him.
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they Feasted on his Miracles, were Fed, Healed and Inlightned by them, and felt the Power of his Divinity in their Rescue from the Tyranny of Evil Spirits.
they Feasted on his Miracles, were Fed, Healed and Enlightened by them, and felt the Power of his Divinity in their Rescue from the Tyranny of Evil Spirits.
'Tis true, after the Ascension of our Lord, and the Preaching of the Gospel to the Gentile World, all those Nations to which the Gospel came, stood upon the same Level with the Jews;
It's true, After the Ascension of our Lord, and the Preaching of the Gospel to the Gentile World, all those nations to which the Gospel Come, stood upon the same Level with the jews;
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In short, if we take a view of the state of Religion in the Christian World at this day, nothing is more evident than the Vast Difference there is in the Administration of the Word and Sacraments (which are the Principal Means of Grace) in several Churches of the Greatest Name,
In short, if we take a view of the state of Religion in the Christian World At this day, nothing is more evident than the Vast Difference there is in the Administration of the Word and Sacraments (which Are the Principal Means of Grace) in several Churches of the Greatest Name,
And that there is One above all the Rest, where the Scriptures, the Great Instrument of our Salvation, are wrested out of the Hands of the People, lest they should discern the wrong that is done them in denying them the Key of Knowledge, and with their own Eyes see the things which belong to their Eternal Peace.
And that there is One above all the Rest, where the Scriptures, the Great Instrument of our Salvation, Are wrested out of the Hands of the People, lest they should discern the wrong that is done them in denying them the Key of Knowledge, and with their own Eyes see the things which belong to their Eternal Peace.
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And this our Saviour hath very plainly represented to us in the Parable of the Talents, which the Lord that was Travelling into a far Country distributed to his Servants:
And this our Saviour hath very plainly represented to us in the Parable of the Talents, which the Lord that was Traveling into a Far Country distributed to his Servants:
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To one he gave five, to another two, and to a third but a single Talent, with this General Charge, that what they had received they should employ to his advantage, till his occasions should permit his return to them.
To one he gave five, to Another two, and to a third but a single Talon, with this General Charge, that what they had received they should employ to his advantage, till his occasions should permit his return to them.
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2. I shall now endeavour to vindicate the Providence of God in reference to this Particular Dispensation of it, by shewing that there is no Injustice in the Unequal Distribution of the Means of Grace and Happiness.
2. I shall now endeavour to vindicate the Providence of God in Referente to this Particular Dispensation of it, by showing that there is no Injustice in the Unequal Distribution of the Means of Grace and Happiness.
For God, who had made us Free and Reasonable Creatures, is not bound to force us into Happiness against our choice, no more than he was bound to Create us at first in a state of Perfect and Unchangeable Happiness.
For God, who had made us Free and Reasonable Creatures, is not bound to force us into Happiness against our choice, no more than he was bound to Create us At First in a state of Perfect and Unchangeable Happiness.
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All that becomes a Faithful Creator is, that having given us Being capable of Eternal Happiness and Misery, he should not deny us that Measure of Grace, without which,
All that becomes a Faithful Creator is, that having given us Being capable of Eternal Happiness and Misery, he should not deny us that Measure of Grace, without which,
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And therefore all that is requisite to justifie the Providence of God in this matter, is to prove that he gives every man sufficient Power to be Happy,
And Therefore all that is requisite to justify the Providence of God in this matter, is to prove that he gives every man sufficient Power to be Happy,
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and this, I think, is a good Argument to prove, that God does not frustrate this Desire by his meer Will and Pleasure, I mean, by denying any man that Grace and Assistance which is absolutely necessary to his attainment of it;
and this, I think, is a good Argument to prove, that God does not frustrate this Desire by his mere Will and Pleasure, I mean, by denying any man that Grace and Assistance which is absolutely necessary to his attainment of it;
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because the consequence of this would be an infinite and undeserved Unhappiness to him, which is never to be reconciled to the Rules of Justice and Equity.
Because the consequence of this would be an infinite and undeserved Unhappiness to him, which is never to be reconciled to the Rules of justice and Equity.
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Come now, let us Reason together, saith the Lord; What Iniquity have your Fathers found in me? Is not my way Equal, O House of Israel? Whence I argue thus:
Come now, let us Reason together, Says the Lord; What Iniquity have your Father's found in me? Is not my Way Equal, Oh House of Israel? Whence I argue thus:
What is this, but to thrust men into the World, only to gain an opportunity to inflict Eternal Torments upon them in the next? And if this be fair and just Dealing, I desire to know what is that we may have heave to call Gruel and Unjust.
What is this, but to thrust men into the World, only to gain an opportunity to inflict Eternal Torments upon them in the next? And if this be fair and just Dealing, I desire to know what is that we may have heave to call Gruel and Unjust.
And then to charge God with Damning Men at Pleasure, or for what they never had Power to help, is to charge the Father of Mercies with Transcendent Cruelty,
And then to charge God with Damning Men At Pleasure, or for what they never had Power to help, is to charge the Father of mercies with Transcendent Cruelty,
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And I cannot imagine why men that are lovers of Truth, and have a tender sence of Gods Honour, should not be willing to let fall such a Charge as this, rather than own God to be so Good and Just,
And I cannot imagine why men that Are lovers of Truth, and have a tender sense of God's Honour, should not be willing to let fallen such a Charge as this, rather than own God to be so Good and Just,
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and as many as have sinned in the Law, shall be judged by the Law, i.e. God will judge the World by a Just and Equitable Rule, according to the Means that men have enjoyed,
and as many as have sinned in the Law, shall be judged by the Law, i.e. God will judge the World by a Just and Equitable Rule, according to the Means that men have enjoyed,
and the Opportunities they have had of knowing and obeying his Will, and not by any Personal Respects, which too often warp and pervert the Judgments of Men.
and the Opportunities they have had of knowing and obeying his Will, and not by any Personal Respects, which too often warp and pervert the Judgments of Men.
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And then the poor Heathen, that never had any written Divine Law to direct his Actions, but was led by Nature to do the things contained in the Law, shall be tried by the Laws which Nature taught him:
And then the poor Heathen, that never had any written Divine Law to Direct his Actions, but was led by Nature to do the things contained in the Law, shall be tried by the Laws which Nature taught him:
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The whole Covenant of our Redemption was an Act of Pure Sovereign Grace, and not the acknowledgment of a Debt, the nonpayment of which had been the breach of any Rule of Justice and Righteousness.
The Whole Covenant of our Redemption was an Act of Pure Sovereign Grace, and not the acknowledgment of a Debt, the nonpayment of which had been the breach of any Rule of justice and Righteousness.
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To which I shall only add, that if we rightly consider things, the case of Ignorant Heathens may not perhaps appear so very hard and deplorable above other mens,
To which I shall only add, that if we rightly Consider things, the case of Ignorant heathens may not perhaps appear so very hard and deplorable above other men's,
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For this the Apostles themselves seemed not to know till after his Resurrection, and then it is not to be thought that all the pious Jews that lived before them should know it, who yet (we doubt not) were all saved by the merit of his Death.
For this the Apostles themselves seemed not to know till After his Resurrection, and then it is not to be Thought that all the pious jews that lived before them should know it, who yet (we doubt not) were all saved by the merit of his Death.
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and the rather, because we are assured that he has Ordained the same Person to be Judge both of Us and them, and that he will judge according to the Gospel, i.e. sutably to the Mild and Gracious Temper of it.
and the rather, Because we Are assured that he has Ordained the same Person to be Judge both of Us and them, and that he will judge according to the Gospel, i.e. suitably to the Mild and Gracious Temper of it.
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] who knowsm, but those of them that worshipped the One true God, according to the Light which he gave them, may be included also in the Common Salvation?
] who knowsm, but those of them that worshipped the One true God, according to the Light which he gave them, may be included also in the Common Salvation?
2d. Obser. That the same Means of Grace which are unprofitable to some Persons, would surely have been effectual to the Reformation of others; if they had enjoyed them.
2d. Observation That the same Means of Grace which Are unprofitable to Some Persons, would surely have been effectual to the Reformation of Others; if they had enjoyed them.
if they had enjoyed the Preaching, and been so happy as to have seen the Mighty Works of our Saviour, would assuredly have yielded to the Natural Impressions of them,
if they had enjoyed the Preaching, and been so happy as to have seen the Mighty Works of our Saviour, would assuredly have yielded to the Natural Impressions of them,
And the same Observation God himself makes concerning the Temper of his own People, and other Nations in former Ages, Ezek. 3.4, 5, 6. where we find,
And the same Observation God himself makes Concerning the Temper of his own People, and other nations in former Ages, Ezekiel 3.4, 5, 6. where we find,
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when God gave a Charge to Ezekiel, and fent him to Prophesie against the House of Isael; he tells them before hand, that the same Admonition would certainly have prevailed with some other People,
when God gave a Charge to Ezekielem, and fent him to Prophesy against the House of Israel; he tells them before hand, that the same Admonition would Certainly have prevailed with Some other People,
than that God did foresee that other Nations would have taken the Warnings, and embraced the Messages which he sent the Jews in divers Manners and Ages by the Prophets,
than that God did foresee that other nations would have taken the Warnings, and embraced the Messages which he sent the jews in diverse Manners and Ages by the prophets,
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and the plentiful Harvest there was like to be in other Countries, occasioned the Lord of the Harvest to send the Labourers abroad, in expectation of better Returns for all his Expence and Kindness.
and the plentiful Harvest there was like to be in other Countries, occasioned the Lord of the Harvest to send the Labourers abroad, in expectation of better Returns for all his Expense and Kindness.
while the Gentiles flockt in great multitudes to hear it, the Apostles (applying themselves to the Jews) told them, it was necessary that the Word of God should have been first spoken to you:
while the Gentiles flocked in great Multitudes to hear it, the Apostles (applying themselves to the jews) told them, it was necessary that the Word of God should have been First spoken to you:
i.e. The Poor Ignorant Heathens, that were hitherto destitute of the Best Means of Saving Knowledge, were mighty Gainers by the infidelity of the Jews,
i.e. The Poor Ignorant heathens, that were hitherto destitute of the Best Means of Saving Knowledge, were mighty Gainers by the infidelity of the jews,
The Conversion of the Gentiles by the Preaching of the Gospel, which the Jews rejected, undeniably proves that the same Means of Grace are both Profitable and Ineffectual to several Persons and Nations, according as they are disposed to use them.
The Conversion of the Gentiles by the Preaching of the Gospel, which the jews rejected, undeniably Proves that the same Means of Grace Are both Profitable and Ineffectual to several Persons and nations, according as they Are disposed to use them.
Nothing is plainer, than that our Saviour upbraided the Jews for resisting the same Kind and Measure of Grace, which would have wrought Repentance in Tyre and Sidon: And this we may safely say, was not Irresistible Grace,
Nothing is plainer, than that our Saviour upbraided the jews for resisting the same Kind and Measure of Grace, which would have wrought Repentance in Tyre and Sidon: And this we may safely say, was not Irresistible Grace,
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Now this Consideration, that the Means of Grace are Resistible, should make us extreamly cautious of driving off our Repentance and Amendment of Life, in expectation of some mighty irresistible Act of God, to save us the labour of turning our selves to him.
Now this Consideration, that the Means of Grace Are Resistible, should make us extremely cautious of driving off our Repentance and Amendment of Life, in expectation of Some mighty irresistible Act of God, to save us the labour of turning our selves to him.
How should this awaken those that have any purposes of Repenting at all, to put themselves beyond the danger of miscarrying for ever, by a ready and immediate execution of them? The last care that God will ever take of the Salvation of Men, is long since discovered to them in the Gospel:
How should this awaken those that have any Purposes of Repenting At all, to put themselves beyond the danger of miscarrying for ever, by a ready and immediate execution of them? The last care that God will ever take of the Salvation of Men, is long since discovered to them in the Gospel:
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It gives men all the Reason, and Assures them of all the Help and Assistance that can be reasonably desired, to persuade them into a compliance with it, and there it leaves them;
It gives men all the Reason, and Assures them of all the Help and Assistance that can be reasonably desired, to persuade them into a compliance with it, and there it leaves them;
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and to stoop their minds to the Obedience of the Gospel, but wait to see what God will do with them, they will find that he will not drive them into Heaven against their Wills.
and to stoop their minds to the obedience of the Gospel, but wait to see what God will do with them, they will find that he will not drive them into Heaven against their Wills.
The Conversions it has wrought in the World from all kinds of Superstition, Wickedness and Impiety, abundantly testifie the Divine Virtue and Efficacy of it:
The Conversions it has wrought in the World from all Kinds of Superstition, Wickedness and Impiety, abundantly testify the Divine Virtue and Efficacy of it:
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and to make them effectual to his own Gracious Ends and Purposes, without respect of Persons, where men do not distinguish themselves by their wilful neglect or perverse and peremptory Opposition to them.
and to make them effectual to his own Gracious Ends and Purposes, without respect of Persons, where men do not distinguish themselves by their wilful neglect or perverse and peremptory Opposition to them.
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And hence St. Paul imputes the Impenitency of such men to their Despising the Goodness and Forbearance of God, and not knwoing that the Goodness of God leadeth to Repentance:
And hence Saint Paul imputes the Impenitency of such men to their Despising the goodness and Forbearance of God, and not knwoing that the goodness of God leads to Repentance:
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and the reason why some are hardned, while others are inllightned and renewed in the Spirit of their Minds, we see there lies a great deal upon our endeavours to dispose and qualifie our Hearts,
and the reason why Some Are hardened, while Others Are inllightned and renewed in the Spirit of their Minds, we see there lies a great deal upon our endeavours to dispose and qualify our Hearts,
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The Best Means of Grace, the most Powerful Preaching in the World, seconded by the mighty Operations of the Spirit, will not soften our Hearts, will not melt them into Repentance,
The Best Means of Grace, the most Powerful Preaching in the World, seconded by the mighty Operations of the Spirit, will not soften our Hearts, will not melt them into Repentance,
nor his Apostles ever pretended to convert all that heard them, or that saw them doing Miracles by the Finger of God There is a certain good Temper and ingenuity of Mind, disposing us to be just to our selves,
nor his Apostles ever pretended to convert all that herd them, or that saw them doing Miracles by the Finger of God There is a certain good Temper and ingenuity of Mind, disposing us to be just to our selves,
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His eager desire of Wealth and Worldly Gains (which seem to have been his Aim in keeping close to our Saviour, hoping according to the Common Opinion, that he would have proved a Great Temporal Monarch) had so perverted his Mind, that the Best Instructions,
His eager desire of Wealth and Worldly Gains (which seem to have been his Aim in keeping close to our Saviour, hoping according to the Common Opinion, that he would have proved a Great Temporal Monarch) had so perverted his Mind, that the Best Instructions,
We should therefore be very cautious, lest the same Word which is a Savour of Life to others, should prove a Sentence of Death and Condemnation to our Selves.
We should Therefore be very cautious, lest the same Word which is a Savour of Life to Others, should prove a Sentence of Death and Condemnation to our Selves.
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3d. Obser. Than the final condition of those that reject the Gospel, and continue impenitent under the ministration of it, will be more grievous and intolerable than theirs, that were never called to Repentance by it.
3d. Observation Than the final condition of those that reject the Gospel, and continue impenitent under the ministration of it, will be more grievous and intolerable than theirs, that were never called to Repentance by it.
So our Saviour told the Cities of Corazin and Bethsaida; It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the Day of Judg than for you, i.e. they that have only resisted the Light of Nature, shall then receive a milder Sentence than you, that have Guides and Instructors from Heaven, that have had the Son of God among you, that have rejected his Doctrine, disregarded his Miracles,
So our Saviour told the Cities of Chorazin and Bethsaida; It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the Day of Judge than for you, i.e. they that have only resisted the Light of Nature, shall then receive a milder Sentence than you, that have Guides and Instructors from Heaven, that have had the Son of God among you, that have rejected his Doctrine, disregarded his Miracles,
tho they never heard a syllable from Christ himself, or saw the least of those Mighty Works, with which he upbraids the Galileans in the Text, will appear if we consider that God has provided as well for the Faith of the Church in this and all future Ages,
though they never herd a syllable from christ himself, or saw the least of those Mighty Works, with which he upbraids the Galileans in the Text, will appear if we Consider that God has provided as well for the Faith of the Church in this and all future Ages,
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And if there be as much reason now to believe the Gospel, as there was in our Saviour's time, 'tis certain there is as much reason to fear th Threatnings denounced in it against Impenitent Sinners.
And if there be as much reason now to believe the Gospel, as there was in our Saviour's time, it's certain there is as much reason to Fear that Threatenings denounced in it against Impenitent Sinners.
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I know we are apt to fansie that the Hearers of Christ's Doctrine, and the Spectators of his Miracles, stood in much better light to discern the Divinity of them,
I know we Are apt to fancy that the Hearers of Christ's Doctrine, and the Spectators of his Miracles, stood in much better Light to discern the Divinity of them,
They had but the same Prophesies concerning his comeing, and the Quality of his Person, which the Christian Church from the first Foundation of it has been all along in possession of.
They had but the same prophecies Concerning his coming, and the Quality of his Person, which the Christian Church from the First Foundation of it has been all along in possession of.
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But besides, that we have Invincible Evidence of the Reality of them, from the Testimony of Persons too Good and too Knowing to deceive us, inserted into the most Ancient and Sacred Records of our Religion, received by the Universal Church in all Ages,
But beside, that we have Invincible Evidence of the Reality of them, from the Testimony of Persons too Good and too Knowing to deceive us, inserted into the most Ancient and Sacred Records of our Religion, received by the Universal Church in all Ages,
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and confirmed by the declared Enemies of our Saviour and his Do-Doctrine: I say, besides all this, the Gospel has since received as great and extraordinary Confirmations,
and confirmed by the declared Enemies of our Saviour and his Do-Doctrine: I say, beside all this, the Gospel has since received as great and extraordinary Confirmations,
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By its Thriving under the hottest Persecutions, and Planting it self in the very Hearts of those, that commanded the Force that was employed against it:
By its Thriving under the hottest Persecutions, and Planting it self in the very Hearts of those, that commanded the Force that was employed against it:
In short, by the Gradual Fulfilling of the Prophesies contained in the Gospel concerning the Destruction of Jerusalem, and the Reprobation of the Jewish Nation, the Coming of Antichrist,
In short, by the Gradual Fulfilling of the prophecies contained in the Gospel Concerning the Destruction of Jerusalem, and the Reprobation of the Jewish nation, the Coming of Antichrist,
And then he will certainly punish a wicked Christian, not only for such sins as he is guilty of in common with wicked Jews and Heathens that never received the Gospel,
And then he will Certainly Punish a wicked Christian, not only for such Sins as he is guilty of in Common with wicked jews and heathens that never received the Gospel,
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'Tis true, that this Declaration of God, that he will Judge us according to our Works, being part of the Gospel, must he understood in a Gospel sense, i.e. so as to leave room for Repentance:
It's true, that this Declaration of God, that he will Judge us according to our Works, being part of the Gospel, must he understood in a Gospel sense, i.e. so as to leave room for Repentance:
3. To Reject the Gospel, or continue Impenitent under the Dispensation of it, is to frustuate the Best Means of Salvation, the most extraordinary Kindness that ever was shewn to men;
3. To Reject the Gospel, or continue Impenitent under the Dispensation of it, is to frustuate the Best Means of Salvation, the most extraordinary Kindness that ever was shown to men;
That Servant (saith our Saviour) that knew his Lords Will, and prepared not himself, neithet did according to his Will, shall be beaten with many Stripes.
That Servant (Says our Saviour) that knew his lords Will, and prepared not himself, neithet did according to his Will, shall be beaten with many Stripes.
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And we are, or might be, a free People at home (if it were not for Tyrannical Lusts;) and in respect of our Spiritual Advantages, are like Capernaum, lifted up unto Heaven:
And we Are, or might be, a free People At home (if it were not for Tyrannical Lustiest;) and in respect of our Spiritual Advantages, Are like Capernaum, lifted up unto Heaven:
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(2.) Let us be persuaded to avoid the Danger, and prevent the Terror of the last Judgment, by bringing forth Fruits meet for Repentance, and answerable to our enjoyment and profession of the Gospel.
(2.) Let us be persuaded to avoid the Danger, and prevent the Terror of the last Judgement, by bringing forth Fruits meet for Repentance, and answerable to our enjoyment and profession of the Gospel.
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In the space of three years, which our Saviour spent in Preaching the Gospel, there could not be much time for his Preaching in any other Particular Place, considering what his manner of Life was, that he went about doing Good,
In the Molle of three Years, which our Saviour spent in Preaching the Gospel, there could not be much time for his Preaching in any other Particular Place, considering what his manner of Life was, that he went about doing Good,
Now if Christ did so severely Threaten these Cities after so short a Trial, what will become of those that spend their whole Lives in an obstinate refusal of Divine Grace,
Now if christ did so severely Threaten these Cities After so short a Trial, what will become of those that spend their Whole Lives in an obstinate refusal of Divine Grace,
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and after the loudest warnings and summons to Repent, stand out against all the force and power of the Gospel, till they see Death and Eternity pressing upon them?
and After the Loudest Warnings and summons to repent, stand out against all the force and power of the Gospel, till they see Death and Eternity pressing upon them?
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And what remains then, but a fearful expectation of the Day of Judgment, and being then found in a worse Estate than Heathens and Infidels? For it had been better for us not to have known the way of Righteousness,
And what remains then, but a fearful expectation of the Day of Judgement, and being then found in a Worse Estate than heathens and Infidels? For it had been better for us not to have known the Way of Righteousness,
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Briefly, we have all the Warnings that can be reasonably expected from a Being of Adoreable Goodness and Holiness, to break off our Sites by Righteousness, that Iniquity may not be our Ruine.
Briefly, we have all the Warnings that can be reasonably expected from a Being of Adorable goodness and Holiness, to break off our Sites by Righteousness, that Iniquity may not be our Ruin.
Let us therefore, now God is waiting to see what we will choose, and which way we will determine our Eternal Condition, Fasten our return to him with all imaginable speed;
Let us Therefore, now God is waiting to see what we will choose, and which Way we will determine our Eternal Condition, Fasten our return to him with all imaginable speed;
THese Words are part of our Saviours Parable concerning an Houshoulder, to whom he likens the Kingdom of Heaven in this respect, that he went out at several Hours of the Day to hire Labourers into his Vineyard.
THese Words Are part of our Saviors Parable Concerning an Householder, to whom he likens the Kingdom of Heaven in this respect, that he went out At several Hours of the Day to hire Labourers into his Vineyard.
others he hired at the Third, the Sixth, the Ninth Hour, and some not until the Eleventh, upon a General Promise of doing them all Right in their Wages.
Others he hired At the Third, the Sixth, the Ninth Hour, and Some not until the Eleventh, upon a General Promise of doing them all Right in their Wages.
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And what Sinner upon Earth, that ever thinks of Repenting before he dies, can desire to hear a more delicious Doctrine than this? There is nothing can please a wicked man better,
And what Sinner upon Earth, that ever thinks of Repenting before he die, can desire to hear a more delicious Doctrine than this? There is nothing can please a wicked man better,
He may be as wild and frolick as he pleases, gratifie every sensual Desire, and dance through all the Scenes of a Comical and Voluptuous Life, provided he take care,
He may be as wild and frolic as he Pleases, gratify every sensual Desire, and dance through all the Scenes of a Comical and Voluptuous Life, provided he take care,
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I rather think, that so soon as ever he came to understand it, he would be perfectly reconciled to the whole Doctrine of Christianity for the sake of this Kind Fare-well to the practice of it.
I rather think, that so soon as ever he Come to understand it, he would be perfectly reconciled to the Whole Doctrine of Christianity for the sake of this Kind Farewell to the practice of it.
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But let us see what Foundation this Opinion has in Scripture, and particularly in this Parable of our Saviour (so often cited for it) concerning the Labourers that went into the Vineyard about the Eleventh Hour,
But let us see what Foundation this Opinion has in Scripture, and particularly in this Parable of our Saviour (so often cited for it) Concerning the Labourers that went into the Vineyard about the Eleventh Hour,
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But before I enter upon this Task, I desire it may be considered, That the Controversies concerning the sence of Scripture must be endless and unprofitable,
But before I enter upon this Task, I desire it may be considered, That the Controversies Concerning the sense of Scripture must be endless and unprofitable,
And then if there be any difficulty in explaining them, or it so happens that the words are fairly capable of two or more different Senses, the surest way to come to a satisfaction about the true meaning of them, is to observe the Occasion our Saviour took to utter them;
And then if there be any difficulty in explaining them, or it so happens that the words Are fairly capable of two or more different Senses, the Surest Way to come to a satisfaction about the true meaning of them, is to observe the Occasion our Saviour took to utter them;
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to follow the Thread of his Discourse upon that Occasion, and if need be to have recourse to more plain and lightsome Scriptures, the sense of which is agreed upon by the generality of the most Learned and Orthodox Christians.
to follow the Thread of his Discourse upon that Occasion, and if need be to have recourse to more plain and lightsome Scriptures, the sense of which is agreed upon by the generality of the most Learned and Orthodox Christians.
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It was certainly another, and a very different thing, which was intended by it: I mean, the calling of the Jews and Gentiles into the Church at different Times,
It was Certainly Another, and a very different thing, which was intended by it: I mean, the calling of the jews and Gentiles into the Church At different Times,
and God is called sometimes the Lord, sometimes the Husbandman or Dresser of it. Thus, Isa. 5.4. What could I have done more to my Vineyard (saith God) that I have not done for it? And that this Vineyard was the Church of Israel, is expresly said, vers. 7. For the Vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the Church of Israel, and the men of Judah his pleasant Plant. And in this style our Saviour expresses himself, John 15.1. I am the Vine, and my Father is the Husbandman;
and God is called sometime the Lord, sometime the Husbandman or Dresser of it. Thus, Isaiah 5.4. What could I have done more to my Vineyard (Says God) that I have not done for it? And that this Vineyard was the Church of Israel, is expressly said, vers. 7. For the Vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the Church of Israel, and the men of Judah his pleasant Plant. And in this style our Saviour Expresses himself, John 15.1. I am the Vine, and my Father is the Husbandman;
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And then, if the Vineyard in the Parable be the Church of God, his hiring Labourers into it, will very naturally signifie his calling men out of the Heathen World to his Peculiar Service,
And then, if the Vineyard in the Parable be the Church of God, his hiring Labourers into it, will very naturally signify his calling men out of the Heathen World to his Peculiar Service,
and Covenanting with them to Reward their Obedience to him. And by consequence, 2d. Prop. The several hours of hiring Labourers into the Vineyards, do import the several General Calls by the which God is pleased to invite men into his Church and Service in different Ages, according to the various Dispensations of his Grace and Goodness.
and Covenanting with them to Reward their obedience to him. And by consequence, 2d. Prop. The several hours of hiring Labourers into the Vineyards, do import the several General Calls by the which God is pleased to invite men into his Church and Service in different Ages, according to the various Dispensations of his Grace and goodness.
And besides these, we may justly expect another Solemn and General Calling of the Jews, who left the Vineyard when the Gentiles entred into it, excluding themselves through Unbelief:
And beside these, we may justly expect Another Solemn and General Calling of the jews, who left the Vineyard when the Gentiles entered into it, excluding themselves through Unbelief:
3d. Prop. The Time of God's Calling men into the Church, be it Early or Late, makes no difference in the reward they shall finally receive for their faithful and diligent Service to him.
3d. Prop. The Time of God's Calling men into the Church, be it Early or Late, makes no difference in the reward they shall finally receive for their faithful and diligent Service to him.
For so it is expresly said, that the Labourers that were hired about the Eleventh Hour, received equal Wages with those that were long before them in the Vineyard,
For so it is expressly said, that the Labourers that were hired about the Eleventh Hour, received equal Wages with those that were long before them in the Vineyard,
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And hence, how readily does this Truth offer it self to the apprehension of every candid and judicious Inquirer into the meaning of this Parable? viz. that the Gentiles, who came late into the Church of God, in comparison of the Jews;
And hence, how readily does this Truth offer it self to the apprehension of every candid and judicious Inquirer into the meaning of this Parable? viz. that the Gentiles, who Come late into the Church of God, in comparison of the jews;
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or any of the Nations that never yet beheld the great light of the Gospel, their late entrance into the Vineyard shall not bar them of an equal Reward with those, that have finisht their Work,
or any of the nations that never yet beheld the great Light of the Gospel, their late Entrance into the Vineyard shall not bar them of an equal Reward with those, that have finished their Work,
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This I take to be the true Meaning and Importance of the Parable, and to have in many respects the advanvantage of that which stands in competition with it:
This I take to be the true Meaning and Importance of the Parable, and to have in many respects the advanvantage of that which Stands in competition with it:
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Whereupon it follows, For the Kingdom of Heaven is like unto a man that went out early in the Morning to hire Labourers into his Vineyard, &c. And 'tis very observable that our Saviour closes his Parable with the same saying which gave occasion to it;
Whereupon it follows, For the Kingdom of Heaven is like unto a man that went out early in the Morning to hire Labourers into his Vineyard, etc. And it's very observable that our Saviour closes his Parable with the same saying which gave occasion to it;
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And whereas our Saviour tells, that the Last shall be First, and the First Last, so the Gentiles that were hired last into the Vineyard, were the first in the Kingdom of Christ;
And whereas our Saviour tells, that the Last shall be First, and the First Last, so the Gentiles that were hired last into the Vineyard, were the First in the Kingdom of christ;
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and the Jews, who were first called will be the Last, being cast off for rejecting the Son, whom the Lord of the Vineyard sent to receive the Fruits of it in their Season, till the Fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
and the jews, who were First called will be the Last, being cast off for rejecting the Son, whom the Lord of the Vineyard sent to receive the Fruits of it in their Season, till the Fullness of the Gentiles be come in.
And thus our Lord himself interprets this very passage, Mat. 8.11, 12. Many shall come from the East and West, and shall sit down with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven:
And thus our Lord himself interprets this very passage, Mathew 8.11, 12. Many shall come from the East and West, and shall fit down with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the Kingdom of Heaven:
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Can they be said to be first in the Kingdom of God (unless in the sense that Judas was) who are Traytors to him till their last hour? Or do they do him better or longer Service than others, that defer their Repentance till they can do nothing but ask his Forgiveness for what they have always done in contradiction to him? It is to be hoped that there are men, that for many years, from their Youth to their Dying Day, have lived in the sear of God,
Can they be said to be First in the Kingdom of God (unless in the sense that Judas was) who Are Traitors to him till their last hour? Or do they do him better or longer Service than Others, that defer their Repentance till they can do nothing but ask his Forgiveness for what they have always done in contradiction to him? It is to be hoped that there Are men, that for many Years, from their Youth to their Dying Day, have lived in the sear of God,
and shall we say, that the best of these come behind those who live as long without God in the World, till they come to the very edge and point of Eternity? I confess I cannot imagine what construction these men can make of our Saviours Prophecy [ So the Last shall be First,
and shall we say, that the best of these come behind those who live as long without God in the World, till they come to the very edge and point of Eternity? I confess I cannot imagine what construction these men can make of our Saviors Prophecy [ So the Last shall be First,
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and the First Last ] unless they will venture to say, that the Professors of Christianity, who begin not to look towards God and Religion till their last sickness, are before others in his Faviour,
and the First Last ] unless they will venture to say, that the Professors of Christianity, who begin not to look towards God and Religion till their last sickness, Are before Others in his Faviour,
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2. If we view the Context, and follow the Thread of our Saviours Discourse, we shall find that the Labourers that came first into the Vineyard, murmured at the Good-man of the House for making the last equal with themselves, who had borne the burden and heat of the day.
2. If we view the Context, and follow the Thread of our Saviors Discourse, we shall find that the Labourers that Come First into the Vineyard, murmured At the Goodman of the House for making the last equal with themselves, who had born the burden and heat of the day.
Now this is exactly true of the Jews, who repined mightily at the Gentiles coming into the Church upon all advantages imaginable, being entiteled to the same Rewards, without observing the Rites,
Now this is exactly true of the jews, who repined mightily At the Gentiles coming into the Church upon all advantages imaginable, being entitled to the same Rewards, without observing the Rites,
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Nay, this raised their Envy so high, that St. Paul speaks of it as the great impediment to their Conversion, the main thing that hindred their effectual closing with the Gospel.
Nay, this raised their Envy so high, that Saint Paul speaks of it as the great impediment to their Conversion, the main thing that hindered their effectual closing with the Gospel.
such as that of the five Foolish Virgins, who wanted Oyle in their Lamps at the Bridegrooms coming, and while they went to buy, were barred out of his Presence, which the Wise were admitted into;
such as that of the five Foolish Virgins, who wanted Oil in their Lamps At the Bridegrooms coming, and while they went to buy, were barred out of his Presence, which the Wise were admitted into;
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and when they cryed, Lord, Lord, open to us, (methinks I hear the Sorowful Death-bed Cry!) received this Dreadful Answer, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
and when they cried, Lord, Lord, open to us, (methinks I hear the Sorrowful Deathbed Cry!) received this Dreadful Answer, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
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if we rank him with the Labourers in the Text) and the Parable concerning the Talents, the Moral of which is apparently this, that good men shall be rewarded according to the good they have done,
if we rank him with the Labourers in the Text) and the Parable Concerning the Talents, the Moral of which is apparently this, that good men shall be rewarded according to the good they have done,
Let men impartially consider these easie and obvious things, and they will assuredly find but small reason to build their hopes of Eternal Life upon any struggle or remorse of Conscience at their Death, which few bad men (that have any tolerable sense of another World) are,
Let men impartially Consider these easy and obvious things, and they will assuredly find but small reason to built their hope's of Eternal Life upon any struggle or remorse of Conscience At their Death, which few bad men (that have any tolerable sense of Another World) Are,
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4th Prop. The fourth and last Proposition is, Were we sure that the hiring of Labourers at the eleventh hour, did signifie the late calling of Particular Christians to the Faith and Obedience of the Gospel,
4th Prop. The fourth and last Proposition is, Were we sure that the hiring of Labourers At the eleventh hour, did signify the late calling of Particular Christians to the Faith and obedience of the Gospel,
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1. They that were called so late as the eleventh hour, were guilty of no delays, but embraced the first opportunity they had of labouring in the Vineyard.
1. They that were called so late as the eleventh hour, were guilty of no delays, but embraced the First opportunity they had of labouring in the Vineyard.
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The reason they gave why they stood so long Idle in the Market, viz. because no man had hired them, implies that they were ready to be imployed, and that they chearfully closed with the first invitation that was offered to them;
The reason they gave why they stood so long Idle in the Market, viz. Because no man had hired them, Implies that they were ready to be employed, and that they cheerfully closed with the First invitation that was offered to them;
And I doubt not, if a poor Indian, that never heard of Christ till he entred upon the last stage of his Life, shall then become a serious and faithful Christian,
And I doubt not, if a poor Indian, that never herd of christ till he entered upon the last stage of his Life, shall then become a serious and faithful Christian,
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But this is not the case of those who were devoted to the Service of God in their Infancy, who have lived many years under the ministry of his Sacred Word,
But this is not the case of those who were devoted to the Service of God in their Infancy, who have lived many Years under the Ministry of his Sacred Word,
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Who have resisted the motions of the Blessed Spirit, and the admonitions of Parents and Friends, never hearkning unto any till the Rough Messenger of Death comes,
Who have resisted the motions of the Blessed Spirit, and the admonitions of Parents and Friends, never Harkening unto any till the Rough Messenger of Death comes,
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but still it is much longer, than a Sinner who defers his Repentance to his Death, allows himself to do the whole work of Religion, to break the habits of Vice, to exercise all the virtues of the Christian Life,
but still it is much longer, than a Sinner who defers his Repentance to his Death, allows himself to do the Whole work of Religion, to break the habits of Vice, to exercise all the Virtues of the Christian Life,
and to suppose that God will accept them as if they were, is to say that the Master of the Vineyard, who was all the day hiring Labourers into it, was very indifferent what they did there,
and to suppose that God will accept them as if they were, is to say that the Master of the Vineyard, who was all the day hiring Labourers into it, was very indifferent what they did there,
1. Did the Gospel assure us, that God will accept of Dying Vows and sorrows, instead of a Life of Virtue and Holiness, it would shew us a notable way to evade and overthrow its own great and admirable Design, the very end for which it appeared unto men;
1. Did the Gospel assure us, that God will accept of Dying Vows and sorrows, instead of a Life of Virtue and Holiness, it would show us a notable Way to evade and overthrow its own great and admirable Design, the very end for which it appeared unto men;
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which was to teach and oblige us to lead holy and virtuous Lives, to deny Ʋngodliness and Wordly Lusts, and to live Soberly, Righteously and Godlily in this present World;
which was to teach and oblige us to led holy and virtuous Lives, to deny Ʋngodliness and Wordly Lustiest, and to live Soberly, Righteously and Godlily in this present World;
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For therefore (saith St. Paul ) we are buried with Christ by Baptism into Death, that like as Christ was raised from the Dead by the Glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of Life: i. e.
For Therefore (Says Saint Paul) we Are buried with christ by Baptism into Death, that like as christ was raised from the Dead by the Glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of Life: i. e.
tho we never set a step in our Christian Race, till our Life is run out? Or does the Gospel, whatever it obliges us to do, dispence with us for not doing it? This perhaps in some mens Opinion would advance the Grace,
though we never Set a step in our Christian Raze, till our Life is run out? Or does the Gospel, whatever it obliges us to do, dispense with us for not doing it? This perhaps in Some men's Opinion would advance the Grace,
And were this the true sense of the Gospel, I cannot see what Answer can be returned to those that should Object against the Author of it, that either our Sactification was not the thing he really design'd;
And were this the true sense of the Gospel, I cannot see what Answer can be returned to those that should Object against the Author of it, that either our Sanctification was not the thing he really designed;
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If thou wilt enter into Life (saith our Saviour) keep the Commandments. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven:
If thou wilt enter into Life (Says our Saviour) keep the commandments. Not every one that Says unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven:
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To them who by patient continuance in well-doing, seek for Glory, and Honour, and Immortality, God will render Eternal Life. But to them that are contentious,
To them who by patient Continuance in welldoing, seek for Glory, and Honour, and Immortality, God will render Eternal Life. But to them that Are contentious,
These and many other Texts, which we must own have nothing of the shade or dimness of a Parable in them, do undeniably prove the indispensable necessity of a Holy Life to fit and qualifie us for Eternal Bliss and Happiness:
These and many other Texts, which we must own have nothing of the shade or dimness of a Parable in them, do undeniably prove the indispensable necessity of a Holy Life to fit and qualify us for Eternal Bliss and Happiness:
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For, can a man that is dying, be said to have lived holily, only because he is sadly troubled for a very sinful Life? Or hath he kept the Commandments, that has lived in a constant violation of them,
For, can a man that is dying, be said to have lived holily, only Because he is sadly troubled for a very sinful Life? Or hath he kept the commandments, that has lived in a constant violation of them,
and sinned away the power of Lust, resolves yet to be very chaste and temperate upon his Death-bed? Or can we say, that he seeks for Glory and Immortality by his Patience and Constancy in Well-doing, who at the end of his Natural is to begin the whole Christian Life,
and sinned away the power of Lust, resolves yet to be very chaste and temperate upon his Deathbed? Or can we say, that he seeks for Glory and Immortality by his Patience and Constancy in Welldoing, who At the end of his Natural is to begin the Whole Christian Life,
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and has always been a perfect Stranger to the Conversation of Heaven? 'Tis true, those that have made it their business to please God, have lived soberly,
and has always been a perfect Stranger to the Conversation of Heaven? It's true, those that have made it their business to please God, have lived soberly,
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because their Repentance is ever accompanied with actual Holiness, and where Holiness is the Fruit of Repentance, the End will be Everlasting Life. But the case is vastly different in those, that have left themselves no time to reform their lives,
Because their Repentance is ever accompanied with actual Holiness, and where Holiness is the Fruit of Repentance, the End will be Everlasting Life. But the case is vastly different in those, that have left themselves no time to reform their lives,
But perhaps you will say, tho those pangs of Sorrow and Devotion, which men that have lived wretched and profligate Lives discover on their Deathbeds, cannot be called a Holy Life,
But perhaps you will say, though those pangs of Sorrow and Devotion, which men that have lived wretched and profligate Lives discover on their Deathbeds, cannot be called a Holy Life,
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Bring forth Fruits meet for Repentance, and think not to say within your selves, we have Abraham to our Father. Every Tree which bringeth not forth Good Fruit, is hewn down and cast into the Fire.
Bring forth Fruits meet for Repentance, and think not to say within your selves, we have Abraham to our Father. Every Tree which brings not forth Good Fruit, is hewn down and cast into the Fire.
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What doth it profit, my Brethren, tho a man say he hath Faith, and hath not Works? If a fruitless Faith and Repentance cannot profit, I am sure they cannot save us.
What does it profit, my Brothers, though a man say he hath Faith, and hath not Works? If a fruitless Faith and Repentance cannot profit, I am sure they cannot save us.
and therefore ought to be the Standard of our expectations from him. And whereas there are Conditions on our part, and we vow Obedience to Christi's Commands,
and Therefore ought to be the Standard of our Expectations from him. And whereas there Are Conditions on our part, and we Voelli obedience to Christi's Commands,
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And why should we think that God will abate us the Righteousness of Faith (as the Apostle styles Obedience to the Gospel) or that he will accept of a short Repentance in the room of it,
And why should we think that God will abate us the Righteousness of Faith (as the Apostle styles obedience to the Gospel) or that he will accept of a short Repentance in the room of it,
when the Gospel makes them equally necessary to Salvation, and we undertake for them alike in our Baptism? Faith indeed and Repentance are sufficient to bring us within the verge of the Covenant:
when the Gospel makes them equally necessary to Salvation, and we undertake for them alike in our Baptism? Faith indeed and Repentance Are sufficient to bring us within the verge of the Covenant:
and we must not think, that God will be put off with the renewing of those Vows at our Death, which our Lives have been a continual violation of. To which may be added,
and we must not think, that God will be put off with the renewing of those Vows At our Death, which our Lives have been a continual violation of. To which may be added,
3. That the sincerity of a Death-bed Repentance can never be tried, and therefore to us it cannot be known to be that Repentance which the Gospel requires.
3. That the sincerity of a Deathbed Repentance can never be tried, and Therefore to us it cannot be known to be that Repentance which the Gospel requires.
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And if this pass for Gospel, I confess, I am to learn what Powerful Arguments the Gospel has left to prevail with the generality of its Professors (who notwithstanding their Baptismal Vow, do hardly seem to be half persuaded to be Christians) to close entirely with the Precepts of it.
And if this pass for Gospel, I confess, I am to Learn what Powerful Arguments the Gospel has left to prevail with the generality of its Professors (who notwithstanding their Baptismal Voelli, do hardly seem to be half persuaded to be Christians) to close entirely with the Precepts of it.
But suddain Death happens so very seldom, and the Excellency of the Christian Life is so little understood, that considering the Guise of this World, the hardness of an Impenitent Heart,
But sudden Death happens so very seldom, and the Excellency of the Christian Life is so little understood, that considering the Guise of this World, the hardness of an Impenitent Heart,
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and the subtilty of the Great Deceiver of Mankind, and the violent and outragious Affections by which habitual Sinners are hurried on to their several Delights and Pleasures, no man that hath any insight into the Principles of Human Actions, can promise any competent success,
and the subtlety of the Great Deceiver of Mankind, and the violent and outrageous Affections by which habitual Sinners Are hurried on to their several Delights and Pleasures, no man that hath any insight into the Principles of Human Actions, can promise any competent success,
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And indeed when the necessity of Holiness is gone (the thing which is struck at by all the Projectors of easie ways to Heaven) Christianity must be a very precarious thing, a matter of Good-will,
And indeed when the necessity of Holiness is gone (the thing which is struck At by all the Projectors of easy ways to Heaven) Christianity must be a very precarious thing, a matter of Goodwill,
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For if the Gospel will secure me of Heaven, and excuse me for not obeying the Commandments of God all my life-long, it plainly leaves me to my liberty to do as I list, which is the thing my unhappy Nature desires:
For if the Gospel will secure me of Heaven, and excuse me for not obeying the commandments of God all my Life-long, it plainly leaves me to my liberty to do as I list, which is the thing my unhappy Nature Desires:
And while I find my self easie, and believe my self safe in this way, I must be under an invincible prejudice against any other that can be recommended to me:
And while I find my self easy, and believe my self safe in this Way, I must be under an invincible prejudice against any other that can be recommended to me:
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But, how can I think that thou cam'st to turn me from my sins, if parting sorrowfully with them when I die, be enough to bring me into the Joys of thy Heavenly Kingdom!
But, how can I think that thou camest to turn me from my Sins, if parting sorrowfully with them when I die, be enough to bring me into the Joys of thy Heavenly Kingdom!
and cast it into a new Frame, whenever he is pleased to shew the Riches of his Grace towards the Vessels of Wrath fitted for Destruction? And whom he Sanctifies, will he not Save? These, I grant, are undeniable Truths,
and cast it into a new Frame, whenever he is pleased to show the Riches of his Grace towards the Vessels of Wrath fitted for Destruction? And whom he Sanctifies, will he not Save? These, I grant, Are undeniable Truths,
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and declared he will Judge us according to it, whether he will think fit to vary from this Rule? If he will not, 'tis sadly evident that a Late Repentance is the most Desperate Adventure in the World;
and declared he will Judge us according to it, whither he will think fit to vary from this Rule? If he will not, it's sadly evident that a Late Repentance is the most Desperate Adventure in the World;
and the Crucified Thief a Stranger to the Covevant of the Gospel? And which of these does most resemble the case of Delaying Penitents? They are, I grant, in no danger of being guilty of Judas his sin,
and the crucified Thief a Stranger to the Convent of the Gospel? And which of these does most resemble the case of Delaying Penitents? They Are, I grant, in no danger of being guilty of Judas his since,
3. Lastly, If the state of Dying Penitents be thus Disconsolate, what roome is there to offer any Advice or Comfort to them? I answer, it does not become us to limit the Grace and Mercy of God, which is the Foundation of all our Hopes;
3. Lastly, If the state of Dying Penitents be thus Disconsolate, what room is there to offer any advice or Comfort to them? I answer, it does not become us to limit the Grace and Mercy of God, which is the Foundation of all our Hope's;
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Nor do I know any Reason we have to think, that extraordinary Grace is more inconsistent with the End and Honour of the Divine Government and Perfections,
Nor do I know any Reason we have to think, that extraordinary Grace is more inconsistent with the End and Honour of the Divine Government and Perfections,
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than it is with the Honour and Good Government of Pious and Merciful Princes, when they find reason to over-rule the Sentence of their own Just and Righteous Laws.
than it is with the Honour and Good Government of Pious and Merciful Princes, when they find reason to overrule the Sentence of their own Just and Righteous Laws.
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And me-thinks it is some comfort, that Good Men are generally disposed to hope well of those, whose Repentance at any time is signal and extraordinary.
And methinks it is Some Comfort, that Good Men Are generally disposed to hope well of those, whose Repentance At any time is signal and extraordinary.
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And tho all this does not mount to a sure Ground of Hope, yet it is such a one as ought to encourage Dying Sinners to all possible degrees of Humiliation and Repentance.
And though all this does not mount to a sure Ground of Hope, yet it is such a one as ought to encourage Dying Sinners to all possible Degrees of Humiliation and Repentance.
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yet we may and ought to remind them that there are some Monuments of a Miraculous Grace, some Instances in which the Goodness of God has Triumphed over the utmost Spight and Obstinacy of Insolent and Malicious Offenders;
yet we may and ought to remind them that there Are Some Monuments of a Miraculous Grace, Some Instances in which the goodness of God has Triumphed over the utmost Spite and Obstinacy of Insolent and Malicious Offenders;
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Now what is the proper use of this Discourse? But that knowing the Fallacy and Danger of a Death-bed Repentance, we should hence learn the Wisdom of applying our selves betimes to the Service of God and Religion,
Now what is the proper use of this Discourse? But that knowing the Fallacy and Danger of a Deathbed Repentance, we should hence Learn the Wisdom of applying our selves betimes to the Service of God and Religion,
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We have at most but a short time to be in this World, and every day we delay our Repentance, besides the hazzard we run by it, we certainly make our Work so much the heavier the day after:
We have At most but a short time to be in this World, and every day we Delay our Repentance, beside the hazard we run by it, we Certainly make our Work so much the Heavier the day After:
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when of all others we shall be the least able to hear it? And when all this is done, we cannot assure our selves that God will regard our Sorrows, any more than we have done his Calls to Repentance and Reformation of Life.
when of all Others we shall be the least able to hear it? And when all this is done, we cannot assure our selves that God will regard our Sorrows, any more than we have done his Calls to Repentance and Reformation of Life.
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yet he may possibly be saved by the Prerogative of his Prince, whose Crown and Dignity, till he fell into his Hands, he was always an utter and declared Enemy to.
yet he may possibly be saved by the Prerogative of his Prince, whose Crown and Dignity, till he fell into his Hands, he was always an utter and declared Enemy to.
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And can there be starker madness than to venture our Souls upon the like Issue, by continuing in an Impenitent State till we are leaving the World, in hopes that God will be better than his Covenant,
And can there be starker madness than to venture our Souls upon the like Issue, by Continuing in an Impenitent State till we Are leaving the World, in hope's that God will be better than his Covenant,
And since we cannot see God without Holiness, and therefore cannot Die with any True Peace and Comfort without it, let us resolve, without any further delay, to break off our Sins,
And since we cannot see God without Holiness, and Therefore cannot Die with any True Peace and Comfort without it, let us resolve, without any further Delay, to break off our Sins,
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I shall conclude all with the words of the Apostle, by which we may judge of the Truth and Argument of this Discourse, Be not deceived, God is not mocked:
I shall conclude all with the words of the Apostle, by which we may judge of the Truth and Argument of this Discourse, Be not deceived, God is not mocked:
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And whereas the fear of suffering Persecution was the great thing that stagger'd the Hebrew Christians, he shews them at large in the Eleventh Chapter, that the Faith of the Holy Men of Old did use to raise them above any such Discouragements;
And whereas the Fear of suffering Persecution was the great thing that staggered the Hebrew Christians, he shows them At large in the Eleventh Chapter, that the Faith of the Holy Men of Old did use to raise them above any such Discouragements;
and then proposes the Example of our Blessed Saviour, the Greatest sufferer, and the most Absolute Pattern of Fortitude and Patience, in the Second and Third Verses of this Chapter.
and then proposes the Exampl of our Blessed Saviour, the Greatest sufferer, and the most Absolute Pattern of Fortitude and Patience, in the Second and Third Verses of this Chapter.
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After this he endeavours to raise the Spirits of the dejected Hebrews, and reconcile them to a state of Persecution, by reminding them, that Afflictions are no Arguments of God's Hatred or Desertion of his Children;
After this he endeavours to raise the Spirits of the dejected Hebrews, and reconcile them to a state of Persecution, by reminding them, that Afflictions Are no Arguments of God's Hatred or Desertion of his Children;
as yielding the Peaceable Fruits of Righteousness, Pleasure and Tranquility of Mind in this World, and Eternal Rest and Glory in that which is to come.
as yielding the Peaceable Fruits of Righteousness, Pleasure and Tranquillity of Mind in this World, and Eternal Rest and Glory in that which is to come.
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Now the Gospel being the Rule of the Christian Life, the meaning of the Apostles Exhortation to the Hebrews, who began to waver in the Profession of it, must be this:
Now the Gospel being the Rule of the Christian Life, the meaning of the Apostles Exhortation to the Hebrews, who began to waver in the Profession of it, must be this:
From the Words thus explained, there are three things observable, of which I shall speak in their order. 1. That there is a Streight and Direct way to Heaven and Happiness. 2. That this Way may be certainly found with due care and enquiry. 3. That having found the Streight Way to Heaven, we ought to be very careful and exact in walking in it,
From the Words thus explained, there Are three things observable, of which I shall speak in their order. 1. That there is a Straight and Direct Way to Heaven and Happiness. 2. That this Way may be Certainly found with due care and enquiry. 3. That having found the Straight Way to Heaven, we ought to be very careful and exact in walking in it,
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for tho a man may fall into the right way by chance, that never enquires after it (which is the case of those that Profess the True Religion for no other reason,
for though a man may fallen into the right Way by chance, that never enquires After it (which is the case of those that Profess the True Religion for no other reason,
He that takes his Religion upon Trust, and never examines the Grounds and Reasons of it, may be easily persuaded that he has no Reason to be Obstinate in it, especially when he is like to be a loser by the hand,
He that Takes his Religion upon Trust, and never examines the Grounds and Reasons of it, may be Easily persuaded that he has no Reason to be Obstinate in it, especially when he is like to be a loser by the hand,
And hence St. Peter admonisheth the Christians that fled out of Judea for the freedom of their Religion, to be always ready to give an Answer to every man that should ask them a Reason of the Hope that is in them;
And hence Saint Peter Admonisheth the Christians that fled out of Judea for the freedom of their Religion, to be always ready to give an Answer to every man that should ask them a Reason of the Hope that is in them;
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i. e. to be able to defend their Religion and themselves, by declaring (as often as their Adversaries urged them to it) what certain Grounds and Reasons they had for it.
i. e. to be able to defend their Religion and themselves, by declaring (as often as their Adversaries urged them to it) what certain Grounds and Reasons they had for it.
And in truth a Religion without Rational Grounds and Motives to induce us to the Belief and Practice of it, is not worth the suffering or contending for.
And in truth a Religion without Rational Grounds and Motives to induce us to the Belief and Practice of it, is not worth the suffering or contending for.
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because they apparently cross one another) that let a man be never so confident of the Goodness of his Way, there are others who, are no less confident that he is in a wrong Path,
Because they apparently cross one Another) that let a man be never so confident of the goodness of his Way, there Are Others who, Are no less confident that he is in a wrong Path,
how is it possible for a plain man, that would fain go the nearest and the streightest way to Heaven, to be sure to find it? Thus the Sceptick argues against the certainty of Religion in general,
how is it possible for a plain man, that would fain go the nearest and the straightest Way to Heaven, to be sure to find it? Thus the Sceptic argues against the certainty of Religion in general,
And this I shall endeavour to clear in the handling of the second Proposition, evidently implied in the Text, which is this; 2d. Observ. That the streight way to Heaven may be certainly found with due care and enquiry;
And this I shall endeavour to clear in the handling of the second Proposition, evidently implied in the Text, which is this; 2d. Observation That the straight Way to Heaven may be Certainly found with due care and enquiry;
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I mean, by men of ordinary capacity, sincerely using the means which God is pleased to afford them, without the assistance of any Earthly Infallible Guide.
I mean, by men of ordinary capacity, sincerely using the means which God is pleased to afford them, without the assistance of any Earthly Infallible Guide.
Otherwise in vain did the Apostle admonish the Hebrews to make streight Paths for their Feet: For, supposing them uncapable of discerning between streight and crooked Paths, either for want of a Rule to guide them,
Otherwise in vain did the Apostle admonish the Hebrews to make straight Paths for their Feet: For, supposing them uncapable of discerning between straight and crooked Paths, either for want of a Rule to guide them,
that is, the Method which the Son of God, by his Incarnation and Preaching the Gospel hath put us into for the attainment of Everlasting Life and Happiness.
that is, the Method which the Son of God, by his Incarnation and Preaching the Gospel hath put us into for the attainment of Everlasting Life and Happiness.
2. By the sure finding of this Way upon a due and careful enquiry, I mean, that Ordinary Christians by applying themselves to the study of the Scriptures (the Sacred Records of our Religion) with a clear and honest intention, by imploring the Divine Asssistance,
2. By the sure finding of this Way upon a due and careful enquiry, I mean, that Ordinary Christians by applying themselves to the study of the Scriptures (the Sacred Records of our Religion) with a clear and honest intention, by imploring the Divine Asssistance,
Now to prove that we may be certain of our way to Heaven without the help of an Infallible Guide, I shall endeavour to make good these following Assertions:
Now to prove that we may be certain of our Way to Heaven without the help of an Infallible Guide, I shall endeavour to make good these following Assertions:
But still we have a greater Authority than this, I mean that of the Scriptures themselves, which declare that they were written, that we might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God [ i. e. to be the Rule of our Christian Faith ] and that Believing we might have Life through his Name:
But still we have a greater authority than this, I mean that of the Scriptures themselves, which declare that they were written, that we might believe that jesus is the christ, the Son of God [ i. e. to be the Rule of our Christian Faith ] and that Believing we might have Life through his Name:
2. Christ having left such a Rule to his Church, it must be supposed to be Intelligible, i. e. capable of being understood and applied by those that are to use it as a Rule.
2. christ having left such a Rule to his Church, it must be supposed to be Intelligible, i. e. capable of being understood and applied by those that Are to use it as a Rule.
3. The Institution of Pastors and Ministers in the Church for the instruction of private persons in the meaning of this Rule, undeniably proves that our Saviours meaning was, that all Christians should understand it themselves:
3. The Institution of Pastors and Ministers in the Church for the instruction of private Persons in the meaning of this Rule, undeniably Proves that our Saviors meaning was, that all Christians should understand it themselves:
For what use is there of Teachers, but to assist and inform our Understandings, and help us to make a Right Judgment of Things? Or what benefit is there of being taught,
For what use is there of Teachers, but to assist and inform our Understandings, and help us to make a Right Judgement of Things? Or what benefit is there of being taught,
unless we may exercise our own Judgments upon them? Let my Guide be never so Knowing or Infallible, 'tis not his, without my own knowledge, that can make me sure of my way:
unless we may exercise our own Judgments upon them? Let my Guide be never so Knowing or Infallible, it's not his, without my own knowledge, that can make me sure of my Way:
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And therefore, unless he has a way to conveigh his Great Knowledge into me, (and if he has, it is surely through my understanding) I am but just where I was without him,
And Therefore, unless he has a Way to convey his Great Knowledge into me, (and if he has, it is surely through my understanding) I am but just where I was without him,
And if it may be found in the Scriptures of the Old Testament, to which our Saviour here directs his Disciples, there can be no reason we should despair of finding it in the New, being infallibly assured, that Life and Immortality were brought to the Light of the Gospel, i.e. were more Emphatically Discovered, being set in a better Light to us Christians by the New and Brighter Revelations of the Gospel,
And if it may be found in the Scriptures of the Old Testament, to which our Saviour Here directs his Disciples, there can be no reason we should despair of finding it in the New, being infallibly assured, that Life and Immortality were brought to the Light of the Gospel, i.e. were more Emphatically Discovered, being Set in a better Light to us Christians by the New and Brighter Revelations of the Gospel,
And then, if we seek for Life and Immortality, and follow the directions of this Greater Light, we may be sure to make Streight Paths for our Feet, till we come to the Perfect Fruition of them.
And then, if we seek for Life and Immortality, and follow the directions of this Greater Light, we may be sure to make Straight Paths for our Feet, till we come to the Perfect Fruition of them.
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Nor are we commanded only to search the Scriptures, but to prove all things by them, to try the Spirits whether they be of God, and to judge of our selves what is Right:
Nor Are we commanded only to search the Scriptures, but to prove all things by them, to try the Spirits whither they be of God, and to judge of our selves what is Right:
The necessary Articles of Religion are so visible in the Scriptures, that it is the hardest thing that can be for an Ingenious Reader to overlook them.
The necessary Articles of Religion Are so visible in the Scriptures, that it is the Hardest thing that can be for an Ingenious Reader to overlook them.
These and other Principles of Religion are so clearly and fully exprest in Scripture, that there is no need of an Infallible Interpreter to certifie for them:
These and other Principles of Religion Are so clearly and Fully expressed in Scripture, that there is no need of an Infallible Interpreter to certify for them:
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That all necessary Truths are plain, is allowed by all Christians but those that make Articles of Faith necessary to Salvation, which are so far from being plain, that there is not the least mention of them in the whole Gospel.
That all necessary Truths Are plain, is allowed by all Christians but those that make Articles of Faith necessary to Salvation, which Are so Far from being plain, that there is not the least mention of them in the Whole Gospel.
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6. It is far easier for men, (who implore the Direction of God, and use the Helps which he affords them) to find their way to Heaven in the Scriptures,
6. It is Far Easier for men, (who implore the Direction of God, and use the Helps which he affords them) to find their Way to Heaven in the Scriptures,
So that we need not be at the Pains of any Tedious Inquiries, nor any longer in danger of missing our Aim in them, through the weakness of our own Fallible Judgments.
So that we need not be At the Pains of any Tedious Inquiries, nor any longer in danger of missing our Aim in them, through the weakness of our own Fallible Judgments.
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if the Proposes of this way of certainty, be able to satisfy us in a few reasonable Cases, without which (as great as the Courtesy seems to be) we cnnot prudently Accept of their Offer.
if the Proposes of this Way of certainty, be able to satisfy us in a few reasonable Cases, without which (as great as the Courtesy seems to be) we cnnot prudently Accept of their Offer.
And which way he will put me into Possession of it, &c. If he cannot Answer these Queries (as I believe he cannot) I am sure he can never conveigh the Indies to me;
And which Way he will put me into Possession of it, etc. If he cannot Answer these Queries (as I believe he cannot) I am sure he can never convey the Indies to me;
or Person as they boast of at Rome, that could infallibly solve all Doubts, and put an end to all Controversies in Religion, were richly worth both the Indies together.
or Person as they boast of At Room, that could infallibly solve all Doubts, and put an end to all Controversies in Religion, were richly worth both the Indies together.
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And if I can never be assured that there is such an one, till he has ended all Controversies (which is the great blessing the Church of Rome Promises from him) 'tis in vain in this Age of Controversies to enquire any farther after him. But suppose it were not;
And if I can never be assured that there is such an one, till he has ended all Controversies (which is the great blessing the Church of Room Promises from him) it's in vain in this Age of Controversies to inquire any farther After him. But suppose it were not;
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and if by it we may be certain of an Infallible Guide, which at Rome goes for a leading Article of Faith, I see no Reason why we may not, by the same means be certain of all the Rest;
and if by it we may be certain of an Infallible Guide, which At Room Goes for a leading Article of Faith, I see no Reason why we may not, by the same means be certain of all the Rest;
when we have a Guide at hand that can lead us Infallibly into it, and save us the labour of searching after it? But did not our Saviour Promise to send his Spirit upon the Apostles,
when we have a Guide At hand that can led us Infallibly into it, and save us the labour of searching After it? But did not our Saviour Promise to send his Spirit upon the Apostles,
and were not they Infallible Guides? True, but did he Promise to make their Successors in all Ages Infallible too? If he did, every Successor has an equal Claim:
and were not they Infallible Guides? True, but did he Promise to make their Successors in all Ages Infallible too? If he did, every Successor has an equal Claim:
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and to Appropriate that extraordinary favour to here self? If he did not, she must shew us a particular Charter or Promise, that Infallibility should never depart from the See of Rome, and when she does that, we may allow her to be Infallible.
and to appropriate that extraordinary favour to Here self? If he did not, she must show us a particular Charter or Promise, that Infallibility should never depart from the See of Room, and when she does that, we may allow her to be Infallible.
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2. Whether or no he has given him Authourity to suspend the Judgment of all Christians in matters of Religion? This we must say is a distinct Power from Infallibility,
2. Whither or no he has given him authority to suspend the Judgement of all Christians in matters of Religion? This we must say is a distinct Power from Infallibility,
Besides, a Guide whose Directions we must blindly follow, without examinig the Grounds and Tendency of them, seems to be a very improper means of bringing men to Heaven.
Beside, a Guide whose Directions we must blindly follow, without examinig the Grounds and Tendency of them, seems to be a very improper means of bringing men to Heaven.
and that there ought to be no Judge besides him, yet because he cannot be useful to me till I know who he is, there is another great Question to be resolved,
and that there ought to be no Judge beside him, yet Because he cannot be useful to me till I know who he is, there is Another great Question to be resolved,
But then, what think we of Oral Tradition? Or the Doctrine of the Universal Churcvh conveighed by Father to Son, from the Apostles Time down to the Present Age? The General consent, I confess, of the Christian Church,
But then, what think we of Oral Tradition? Or the Doctrine of the Universal Churcvh conveyed by Father to Son, from the Apostles Time down to the Present Age? The General consent, I confess, of the Christian Church,
and all we can certainly learn hitherto is this, That seeing there are so many controversies in the Church of Rome about it, it will be a very hard thing to find it there.
and all we can Certainly Learn hitherto is this, That seeing there Are so many controversies in the Church of Room about it, it will be a very hard thing to find it there.
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What must we do now, that have so much choice of infallible guides, and nothing to determine our choice? Many we pick and choose at a venture? But that cannot be safe,
What must we do now, that have so much choice of infallible guides, and nothing to determine our choice? Many we pick and choose At a venture? But that cannot be safe,
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and cannot but admire the confidence of men, who pretend to sound the infallibility and other Prerogatives of the Bishop and Church of Rome, upon Texts that speak not the least Syllable of them:
and cannot but admire the confidence of men, who pretend to found the infallibility and other Prerogatives of the Bishop and Church of Rome, upon Texts that speak not the least Syllable of them:
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If not only the Peace and Unity of the Church, but every man's salvation depends (as our Adversaries must say) upon the Right understanding of there Texts, we have that confidence in the Goodness of our Saviour, that we certainly believe he would not expect we should find out a meaning in therm, that by no good Rule of Interpretation can be collected from them.
If not only the Peace and Unity of the Church, but every Man's salvation depends (as our Adversaries must say) upon the Right understanding of there Texts, we have that confidence in the goodness of our Saviour, that we Certainly believe he would not expect we should find out a meaning in therm, that by no good Rule of Interpretation can be collected from them.
or of the Church in general, to understend it, and more than it implies (as these men would have us) of the Pope and Church of Rome. For why might not St. Peter be a Rock,
or of the Church in general, to understend it, and more than it Implies (as these men would have us) of the Pope and Church of Room. For why might not Saint Peter be a Rock,
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tho he takes no greater care to preserve it from Error than from sinful Practice? And is it not modestly done of the Church of Rome, to engross all the Promises to her self, which are made to the Church Universal? And to argue all along (as she does) upon the Ciedit of ths No tabel Principle, That a part is the whole, which bids Defiance to all the Reason of Mankind.
though he Takes no greater care to preserve it from Error than from sinful Practice? And is it not modestly done of the Church of Rome, to engross all the Promises to her self, which Are made to the Church Universal? And to argue all along (as she does) upon the Ciedit of this No tabel Principle, That a part is the Whole, which bids Defiance to all the Reason of Mankind.
But the best of it is, we may shift well enough without him, having an infallible Rule to walk by, plasn and easie to be understood, by those that are duly instructed by it, in all the Necessary Points both of Faith and Practice.
But the best of it is, we may shift well enough without him, having an infallible Rule to walk by, plasn and easy to be understood, by those that Are duly instructed by it, in all the Necessary Points both of Faith and Practice.
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And if we will be directed by them in things whcih are above our Level, we may satisfie our selves with this, that we take the best course we can to meke our Paths streight,
And if we will be directed by them in things which Are above our Level, we may satisfy our selves with this, that we take the best course we can to meek our Paths straight,
It is to be hoped, that we are all satisfied in our Religion, and that we know why we are so, having measured the several Doctrines and Institutions of it by the Line of Scripture.
It is to be hoped, that we Are all satisfied in our Religion, and that we know why we Are so, having measured the several Doctrines and Institutions of it by the Line of Scripture.
And if we have done this with good Care and Judgment, let those that take another Course be as Confident as they will, (there will be Confident Men to the end of the world we may be certain,) the while that we are upon the way to Eternal Life, nad hope by the Grace of God to persevere in it.
And if we have done this with good Care and Judgement, let those that take Another Course be as Confident as they will, (there will be Confident Men to the end of the world we may be certain,) the while that we Are upon the Way to Eternal Life, nad hope by the Grace of God to persevere in it.
There is no Road upon Earth more infested with Treacherous and Deceitful Men, that with great Civility will offer to shew you a Readier and a finer way to Heaven,
There is no Road upon Earth more infested with Treacherous and Deceitful Men, that with great Civility will offer to show you a Readier and a finer Way to Heaven,
and tell you, if you will but step a little out of your way, to a Friend's house of theirs, they will bring you to an Infallible Man, that will save you many a weary step,
and tell you, if you will but step a little out of your Way, to a Friend's house of theirs, they will bring you to an Infallible Man, that will save you many a weary step,
and prevent a multitude of Errors, provided you will but be so civil, as to suffer him first to pull out your Eyes, which they say, only serve to mislead you.
and prevent a multitude of Errors, provided you will but be so civil, as to suffer him First to pull out your Eyes, which they say, only serve to mislead you.
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But if you will be so unreason able as not to submit to this, you must look to your selves: For tho the good men prosess a very deep compassion for the Blind and Ignorant;
But if you will be so unreason able as not to submit to this, you must look to your selves: For though the good men prosess a very deep compassion for the Blind and Ignorant;
because we have proved it by a Rule which cannot fail us, and do find it to be the very Religion which Christ and his Apostles have revealed in the Gospel.
Because we have proved it by a Rule which cannot fail us, and do find it to be the very Religion which christ and his Apostles have revealed in the Gospel.
If we go wide from the Paths we have made streight, and do not Obey the Doctrine we profess to believe upon clear and convincing Evidence, we condemn our selves,
If we go wide from the Paths we have made straight, and do not Obey the Doctrine we profess to believe upon clear and convincing Evidence, we condemn our selves,
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and give just Occasion to the Adversary to triumph over us, and to twist us with the great need we had of a Reformation, to make us worse than we need to have been without it:
and give just Occasion to the Adversary to triumph over us, and to twist us with the great need we had of a Reformation, to make us Worse than we need to have been without it:
because it is an hinderance to Devotion. And is it not much at one, whether he that in the holy Sacrament, eateth or drinketh Judgment to himself, does it in both Kinds,
Because it is an hindrance to Devotion. And is it not much At one, whither he that in the holy Sacrament, Eateth or Drinketh Judgement to himself, does it in both Kinds,
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or but One? Or what signisies a change, or no change in the substance of the Elements, to him that discerns not the Lords Body? Or why may not an Implicit Faith, serve to make an Empty Profession,
or but One? Or what signifies a change, or no change in the substance of the Elements, to him that discerns not the lords Body? Or why may not an Implicit Faith, serve to make an Empty Profession,
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For as without Faith it is Impossible to Please God, So without Holiness (as the Apostle tells us in the verse immediately after the Text) No man shall see the Lord.
For as without Faith it is Impossible to Please God, So without Holiness (as the Apostle tells us in the verse immediately After the Text) No man shall see the Lord.
In which we may do Excellent service (tho we may not be so fit to engage in the Field of Controversies) merely by Exercising our selves unto Godliness, by keeping to the Plain Rules,
In which we may do Excellent service (though we may not be so fit to engage in the Field of Controversies) merely by Exercising our selves unto Godliness, by keeping to the Plain Rules,
And by this means we shall utterly Defeat our Adversaries, and put them to the same strait that Daniel did the Caldeans, by leaving them no Occasion against us, Except it be Concerning the Law of our God.
And by this means we shall utterly Defeat our Adversaries, and put them to the same strait that daniel did the Chaldaeans, by leaving them no Occasion against us, Except it be Concerning the Law of our God.
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And if by fair Reasoning and Arguments (such as are fit to be used in the great Concernment of mens Eternal Salvation) they can Win the Victory, let them wear it.
And if by fair Reasoning and Arguments (such as Are fit to be used in the great Concernment of men's Eternal Salvation) they can Win the Victory, let them wear it.
That we who pretend to understand what we believe, and to know whom we Worship, and have Renounc't the Errours and Corruptions that spoil the Religion of other men, should be extreamly careful that we do not Blemish our own:
That we who pretend to understand what we believe, and to know whom we Worship, and have Renounced the Errors and Corruptions that spoil the Religion of other men, should be extremely careful that we do not Blemish our own:
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And which, of all Religions in the World, Denounceth the most Terrible Threatnings against its own Professors, that Reject the Mild and Reasonable Conditions of it.
And which, of all Religions in the World, Denounceth the most Terrible Threatenings against its own Professors, that Reject the Mild and Reasonable Conditions of it.
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To them that by patient Continuance in Well-doing, Seek for Glory, and Honour, and Immortality, It promises Eternal Life. But unto them that Obey not the Truth (how Zealous soever they may be in the Defence and Profession of it) It denounceth Indignation and wrath, Tribulation and Anguish, without Respect of Persons, upon every Soul of Man that doth Evil. So that,
To them that by patient Continuance in Welldoing, Seek for Glory, and Honour, and Immortality, It promises Eternal Life. But unto them that Obey not the Truth (how Zealous soever they may be in the Defence and Profession of it) It Denounceth Indignation and wrath, Tribulation and Anguish, without Respect of Persons, upon every Soul of Man that does Evil. So that,
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to leave the Holy Scriptures which were written for our Instruction, and to Turn to Legends and stories of Saints, which a serious Man would think were composed only for Merriment and Diversion.
to leave the Holy Scriptures which were written for our Instruction, and to Turn to Legends and stories of Saints, which a serious Man would think were composed only for Merriment and Diversion.
But tho we have no Reason at all to Change our Religion, yet surely there is great Reason for many of us to make Considerable alterations in our Lives, to change almost the whole Frame and Tenour of them,
But though we have no Reason At all to Change our Religion, yet surely there is great Reason for many of us to make Considerable alterations in our Lives, to change almost the Whole Frame and Tenor of them,
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Is it not an Article of our Faith, that no unrighteous man shall inherit the Kingdom of God? And shall we live in a perpetual Jar and Contradiction to our selves? To conclude, we had as good pin our Faith upon the sleeves of other men,
Is it not an Article of our Faith, that no unrighteous man shall inherit the Kingdom of God? And shall we live in a perpetual Jar and Contradiction to our selves? To conclude, we had as good pin our Faith upon the sleeves of other men,
an Age much addicted to talk and wrangle about Religion, very stout and zealous in opposing and maintaining the Doctrines which divide the Christian World;
an Age much addicted to talk and wrangle about Religion, very stout and zealous in opposing and maintaining the Doctrines which divide the Christian World;
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This being our present case, it concerns us to look well to our selves, and seeing we know these things before, (as St. Peter speaks immediately before the Text) to beware, lest we also, being led away by the Error of the Wicked [ the bad Opinions and ill Examples of men ] fall from our own stedfastness.
This being our present case, it concerns us to look well to our selves, and seeing we know these things before, (as Saint Peter speaks immediately before the Text) to beware, lest we also, being led away by the Error of the Wicked [ the bad Opinions and ill Examples of men ] fallen from our own steadfastness.
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for the Divine Assistance, whereby we are enabled to perform the Will of God, and for those Good Dispositions and Habits of the Mind, which are the Genuine Effects and Product of it.
for the Divine Assistance, whereby we Are enabled to perform the Will of God, and for those Good Dispositions and Habits of the Mind, which Are the Genuine Effects and Product of it.
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There must be a stock before there can be an increase, a quickness in the Root before the Branches will sprout or flourish, a springing of Grace and Vertue before an abounding in the fruits of Righteousness.
There must be a stock before there can be an increase, a quickness in the Root before the Branches will sprout or flourish, a springing of Grace and Virtue before an abounding in the fruits of Righteousness.
Now to make this Exhortation as useful and effectual as I can, I shall aim at these four things. 1. To explain the nature of our Spiritual Growth. 2. To shew the Proper and Effectual means to Promote it. 3. To warn you of the great Hindrances and Impediments of it. 4. To inforce the Apostles Exhortation by shewing what weighty Reasons and Obligations, we have to be Growing in Grace.
Now to make this Exhortation as useful and effectual as I can, I shall aim At these four things. 1. To explain the nature of our Spiritual Growth. 2. To show the Proper and Effectual means to Promote it. 3. To warn you of the great Hindrances and Impediments of it. 4. To enforce the Apostles Exhortation by showing what weighty Reasons and Obligations, we have to be Growing in Grace.
The work of Grace is neither begun nor carried on by natural Principles, without the mighty Aids and Operations of the Holy Spirit of God, who Inables us both to will, and to do, of his good Pleasure.
The work of Grace is neither begun nor carried on by natural Principles, without the mighty Aids and Operations of the Holy Spirit of God, who Inables us both to will, and to do, of his good Pleasure.
That there are degrees of Grace in good men, no man ever denied: And that the higher and more Perfect degrees are attained by a more frequent, sincere,
That there Are Degrees of Grace in good men, no man ever denied: And that the higher and more Perfect Degrees Are attained by a more frequent, sincere,
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The part therefore which every good Man hath in his Spiritual growth, is to improve all Advantages for his growing better, i.e. more perfect in every Grace,
The part Therefore which every good Man hath in his Spiritual growth, is to improve all Advantages for his growing better, i.e. more perfect in every Grace,
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1. In a more constant and vigorous exercise of those Radical Graces, by which the Life of Holiness is conveighed into all the Branches and Instances of it.
1. In a more constant and vigorous exercise of those Radical Graces, by which the Life of Holiness is conveyed into all the Branches and Instances of it.
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The Reason why we Love God, which is both the Noblest and the strongest Motive to Obedience, is because we believe that he has all Excellent and Amiable Properties in him.
The Reason why we Love God, which is both the Noblest and the Strongest Motive to obedience, is Because we believe that he has all Excellent and Amiable Properties in him.
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and using better care to avoid all appearance of Evil. Herein lies our Proficiency in Grace and Virtue, to which our endeavours in all these instances are strictly necessary,
and using better care to avoid all appearance of Evil. Herein lies our Proficiency in Grace and Virtue, to which our endeavours in all these instances Are strictly necessary,
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And here, since the nature of Grace and Holiness consists in a Conformity to the Divine nature and will, it is Reasonable to suppose, that the same hand that drew the first Lineaments of it, must give it the more Lively and Finishing strokes, before it comes to perfection;
And Here, since the nature of Grace and Holiness consists in a Conformity to the Divine nature and will, it is Reasonable to suppose, that the same hand that drew the First Lineaments of it, must give it the more Lively and Finishing Strokes, before it comes to perfection;
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I mean, that the work of grace should be carried on by the Operations of the Spirit, through the use (especially) of the same means, by which we were made Partakers of the Divine Nature at first.
I mean, that the work of grace should be carried on by the Operations of the Spirit, through the use (especially) of the same means, by which we were made Partakers of the Divine Nature At First.
The Mystery of our Redemption is here unvail'd, and Heaven, as it were, thrown open to our view, that we (as the Apostle speaks) with Open Face beholding, as in a Glass, the Glory of the Lord, might be changed into the same Image, from Glory to Glory, by the Spirit of the Lord.
The Mystery of our Redemption is Here Unveiled, and Heaven, as it were, thrown open to our view, that we (as the Apostle speaks) with Open Face beholding, as in a Glass, the Glory of the Lord, might be changed into the same Image, from Glory to Glory, by the Spirit of the Lord.
And having our thoughts sequestred from the World, and our Hearts warmed with Fervent and Divine Affections, to converse entirely with him, who is the Foundation of all Wisdom and Grace:
And having our thoughts sequestered from the World, and our Hearts warmed with Fervent and Divine Affections, to converse entirely with him, who is the Foundation of all Wisdom and Grace:
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To hear his Sacred Oracles expounded, the Mysteries of our Religion unfolded, the Precepts of it explained, the Motives to it Inforc'd, the sins against it detected and removed,
To hear his Sacred Oracles expounded, the Mysteres of our Religion unfolded, the Precepts of it explained, the Motives to it Enforced, the Sins against it detected and removed,
and the concernment of all digested into Plain Lessons and Rules of Practice. How justly may we expect the sweet Illapses and cherishing Influences of the Divine Spirit,
and the concernment of all digested into Plain Lessons and Rules of Practice. How justly may we expect the sweet Illapses and cherishing Influences of the Divine Spirit,
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when to these we add the frequent Receiving of the Lord's Supper; and Institution peculiarly adapted to Coufirmation and Improvement of all Christian Graces.
when to these we add the frequent Receiving of the Lord's Supper; and Institution peculiarly adapted to Coufirmation and Improvement of all Christian Graces.
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In this Solemnity we have the Tenderest and most Engaging Representation of Infinite Obligations, which our Blessed Redeemer laid upon us, to mortifie our sins which Crucified him, to tread in the steps of his most Holy Life,
In this Solemnity we have the Tenderest and most Engaging Representation of Infinite Obligations, which our Blessed Redeemer laid upon us, to mortify our Sins which crucified him, to tread in the steps of his most Holy Life,
And we shall certainly experience the Truth of that Promise, Psal. 92.13, 14. Those that are Planted in the House of the Lord, shall Flourish in the Courts of our God;
And we shall Certainly experience the Truth of that Promise, Psalm 92.13, 14. Those that Are Planted in the House of the Lord, shall Flourish in the Courts of our God;
They shall still bring forth Fruit in Old Age; they shall be fat and flourishing. 3. Private Devotion is another help to the Growth of Grace and Piety.
They shall still bring forth Fruit in Old Age; they shall be fat and flourishing. 3. Private Devotion is Another help to the Growth of Grace and Piety.
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so suddenly cool'd, and so apt to return to their Natural Hardness, that we can never thrive long in our Spiritual Estate, without the constant Influences of Divine Grace.
so suddenly cooled, and so apt to return to their Natural Hardness, that we can never thrive long in our Spiritual Estate, without the constant Influences of Divine Grace.
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And since these depend upon our frequent and fervent Prayers, and the Intervals of publick Prayer are generally much longer than those between our Temptations, it concerns us the mean while to recruit our selves by our private and serious Applications to the Throne of Grace, to which weare encouraged by very Gracious and Engaging Promises.
And since these depend upon our frequent and fervent Prayers, and the Intervals of public Prayer Are generally much longer than those between our Temptations, it concerns us the mean while to recruit our selves by our private and serious Applications to the Throne of Grace, to which wear encouraged by very Gracious and Engaging Promises.
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and Praying to Our Father in Secret: And when we meet with any Interruptions, to make them up as well as we can, either by falling into some Pious Discourse,
and Praying to Our Father in Secret: And when we meet with any Interruptions, to make them up as well as we can, either by falling into Some Pious Discourse,
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The breathing out our Souls to God in holy Fervours and Supplications, when there is no Eye or Ear but his to regard us, is one of the greatest Tokens of our sincerity towards him:
The breathing out our Souls to God in holy Fervours and Supplications, when there is no Eye or Ear but his to regard us, is one of the greatest Tokens of our sincerity towards him:
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In a word, it cherishes all the great Principles of Virtue and Piety in us. 4. To accustom our selves to consider that God's Eye is continually upon us.
In a word, it Cherishes all the great Principles of Virtue and Piety in us. 4. To accustom our selves to Consider that God's Eye is continually upon us.
The Reverence every good man has for the Great and Glorious God, when it is awakened with an actual apprehension of his Inspection over him, must have a mighty power over his Spirit,
The reverence every good man has for the Great and Glorious God, when it is awakened with an actual apprehension of his Inspection over him, must have a mighty power over his Spirit,
The sight of such a Witness of their Actions commands their Reverence, and inflames their Ambition to demean themselves sutably to the regard they owe to the Presence they are in.
The sighed of such a Witness of their Actions commands their reverence, and inflames their Ambition to demean themselves suitably to the regard they owe to the Presence they Are in.
and this desire would quicken our endeavours, and our endeavours would improve our graces. The Objects of Faith are much greater than the Objects of Sence;
and this desire would quicken our endeavours, and our endeavours would improve our graces. The Objects of Faith Are much greater than the Objects of Sense;
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and therefore the Lively Apprehension of an Invisible Object, and especially of Him, in whom we are infinitely more concerned than in all Heaven and Earth together, must needs be more Powerful than the clearest sensible Perception.
and Therefore the Lively Apprehension of an Invisible Object, and especially of Him, in whom we Are infinitely more concerned than in all Heaven and Earth together, must needs be more Powerful than the Clearest sensible Perception.
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The want of this care has occasion'd many serious and hopeful Persons to run themselves into a state of Temptation, which in spight of their Future Caution, has proved a mighty Clog and Hindrance to their Progress in Virtue and Goodness, perhaps ever after.
The want of this care has occasioned many serious and hopeful Persons to run themselves into a state of Temptation, which in spite of their Future Caution, has proved a mighty Clog and Hindrance to their Progress in Virtue and goodness, perhaps ever After.
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On the other hand, a timely inspection into any state of Life which falls under our choice, might prevent a thousand Snares, into which we often betray our selves by our Rashness and Folly.
On the other hand, a timely inspection into any state of Life which falls under our choice, might prevent a thousand Snares, into which we often betray our selves by our Rashness and Folly.
and contracting our Friendships and Alliances, conduces very much to secure our Virtue and make our Proficiency in it by many degrees more easie and considerable.
and contracting our Friendships and Alliances, conduces very much to secure our Virtue and make our Proficiency in it by many Degrees more easy and considerable.
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And this will make us more humble, more sensible of our Dependence upon god, and more importunate with him for a greater measure of his Spirit, to preserve us from the like Miscarriages for the future.
And this will make us more humble, more sensible of our Dependence upon god, and more importunate with him for a greater measure of his Spirit, to preserve us from the like Miscarriages for the future.
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And the bitterness of them will call to mind the Pleasure and satisfaction we formerly enjoyed in the sense of his Favour, through the Faithful Discharge of our Duty to him.
And the bitterness of them will call to mind the Pleasure and satisfaction we formerly enjoyed in the sense of his Favour, through the Faithful Discharge of our Duty to him.
And this will fire our Hearts with a holy indignation against our selves, for the dishonour we have done to God and our Redeemer, the waste we have made of our Inward Peace,
And this will fire our Hearts with a holy Indignation against our selves, for the dishonour we have done to God and our Redeemer, the waste we have made of our Inward Peace,
All which do naturally tend to provoke us to the greatest care to approve our selves to God for the time to come, which is a steady and Universal Principle of true Virtue and Holiness.
All which do naturally tend to provoke us to the greatest care to approve our selves to God for the time to come, which is a steady and Universal Principle of true Virtue and Holiness.
7. Lastly, Serious and Frequent Contemplation upon the Joys and Glories of the Heavenly State, will surely cast our Minds into a more Spiritual Frame, Refine our Conversations, and Improve our Graces.
7. Lastly, Serious and Frequent Contemplation upon the Joys and Glories of the Heavenly State, will surely cast our Minds into a more Spiritual Frame, Refine our Conversations, and Improve our Graces.
The Glories which are above, were we better acquainted with them, would darken all these inferiour Beauties which captivate our Souls, the smile of Pleasures, the shine of Riches, and the lustre of Honours.
The Glories which Are above, were we better acquainted with them, would darken all these inferior Beauty's which captivate our Souls, the smile of Pleasures, the shine of Riches, and the lustre of Honours.
if we would but keep our Eye upon those Happy Regions above, and consider what Mighty Joys are there, what Massie Crowns are laid up for the Lovers of God and Goodness.
if we would but keep our Eye upon those Happy Regions above, and Consider what Mighty Joys Are there, what Massy Crowns Are laid up for the Lovers of God and goodness.
And indeed the only way for those that are in a languishing state of Grace, to recover into a healthful and thriving temper, is to strengthen their Appetite to Heavenly things, by livelier apprehensions of the Glory and Reality of them.
And indeed the only Way for those that Are in a languishing state of Grace, to recover into a healthful and thriving temper, is to strengthen their Appetite to Heavenly things, by livelier apprehensions of the Glory and Reality of them.
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By this they will quickly come to loath the Husks and Trash of this World, and retrieve the strength and vigour they have lost by their eagerness after them.
By this they will quickly come to loath the Husks and Trash of this World, and retrieve the strength and vigour they have lost by their eagerness After them.
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If we are sure that we are absolutely elected to Eternal Life, I cannot see why we should work out our Salvation (as St. Paul exhorts us) with fear and Trembling, because there can be no Fear that an Absolute Decree should fail.
If we Are sure that we Are absolutely elected to Eternal Life, I cannot see why we should work out our Salvation (as Saint Paul exhorts us) with Fear and Trembling, Because there can be no fear that an Absolute decree should fail.
And then to what purpose is it to make use of means, if the Operations of the Spirit do immediately produce their Effects? For if they do so, there would be no room left for the use of Means,
And then to what purpose is it to make use of means, if the Operations of the Spirit do immediately produce their Effects? For if they do so, there would be no room left for the use of Means,
and extreamly cautious of any Temptations to them, but are seldom very watchful over the lesser Faults and Errors, which are deeply rooted in their Constitutions,
and extremely cautious of any Temptations to them, but Are seldom very watchful over the lesser Faults and Errors, which Are deeply rooted in their Constitutions,
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These they are very apt to overlook and indulge (as if they had a Right of Protection from them) till they suffer them to shade and overtop their Graces.
These they Are very apt to overlook and indulge (as if they had a Right of Protection from them) till they suffer them to shade and overtop their Graces.
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And some Natures are so very bad, that without a mighty care to manage and improve them, nothing that is good will ever come to any Ripeness or Perfection in them.
And Some Nature's Are so very bad, that without a mighty care to manage and improve them, nothing that is good will ever come to any Ripeness or Perfection in them.
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And if it be rightly considered, the want of this care is the manifest reason of the miscarriage of Men, otherwise Virtuous and Good, who are often transported into Great Disorders and Indecences by an unguarded Humour,
And if it be rightly considered, the want of this care is the manifest reason of the miscarriage of Men, otherwise Virtuous and Good, who Are often transported into Great Disorders and Indecences by an unguarded Humour,
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or unhappy disposition, which they brought into the World with them, and without long care and watchsulness, is like to send them halting to their Graves. 3. Spiritual Pride:
or unhappy disposition, which they brought into the World with them, and without long care and watchsulness, is like to send them halting to their Graves. 3. Spiritual Pride:
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The Glory of conquest, the Enlargement of Empire, and the Affectation of deep & curious knowledge, are but Childish and Mean things, in Comparison of a Godlike Temper and Disposition, which is the natural Fruit of Growing in Grace and Goodness.
The Glory of conquest, the Enlargement of Empire, and the Affectation of deep & curious knowledge, Are but Childish and Mean things, in Comparison of a Godlike Temper and Disposition, which is the natural Fruit of Growing in Grace and goodness.
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His mind never troubles him while he is well employ'd, (unless it be first Clouded with Melancholy, which (as one well observes) is not a Reasonable case) but when he grows Remiss in his known Duty,
His mind never Troubles him while he is well employed, (unless it be First Clouded with Melancholy, which (as one well observes) is not a Reasonable case) but when he grows Remiss in his known Duty,
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And the onely way to be eased of this trouble, and to be well assured of his Integrity for the future, is to return into the Paths of Virtue and Religion, and proceed Vigorously in them.
And the only Way to be eased of this trouble, and to be well assured of his Integrity for the future, is to return into the Paths of Virtue and Religion, and proceed Vigorously in them.
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The farther we Pierce into the ways of Holiness, the more plainly it will appear (to our unspeakable satisfaction) that we are no longer in a State of Sin and Death;
The farther we Pierce into the ways of Holiness, the more plainly it will appear (to our unspeakable satisfaction) that we Are no longer in a State of since and Death;
and that by the Grace of God we are Delivered from the Power of Darkness, and Translated into the Kingdom of his Dear Son. The Path of the Just is as the Shining Light, which Shineth more and more unto the Perfect Day.
and that by the Grace of God we Are Delivered from the Power of Darkness, and Translated into the Kingdom of his Dear Son. The Path of the Just is as the Shining Light, which Shines more and more unto the Perfect Day.
As the Sun shines the Brighter, the Higher he Rises in the Heavens, so the Light of the Righteous, his Spiritual Joy and Comfort, Increases in the same Degrees, by which he Advanceth to the Heavenly State.
As the Sun shines the Brighter, the Higher he Rises in the Heavens, so the Light of the Righteous, his Spiritual Joy and Comfort, Increases in the same Degrees, by which he Advanceth to the Heavenly State.
3. Let us Consider, that our minds are of that Quick and Active Temper, that if we do not Grow better, we shall be in Constant danger of declining in our Spiritual Estate, and Growing worse.
3. Let us Consider, that our minds Are of that Quick and Active Temper, that if we do not Grow better, we shall be in Constant danger of declining in our Spiritual Estate, and Growing Worse.
If we once make a stop in our Christian Course, we give our Cunning Adversary the Devil, a fair opportunity to Practise his Wiles and Delusions upon us.
If we once make a stop in our Christian Course, we give our Cunning Adversary the devil, a fair opportunity to Practise his Wiles and Delusions upon us.
And not lose the Ground we have gain'd, and the Conquests we have made over our Lusts and Vices, by standing still (while we see them Falling before us) with our hands in our sleeves, till the Enemy renew the War,
And not loose the Ground we have gained, and the Conquests we have made over our Lustiest and Vices, by standing still (while we see them Falling before us) with our hands in our sleeves, till the Enemy renew the War,
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and we are Driven back from all our Good Resolutions, and are Forc't to Retire with Shame and Anguish, to Review the Wounds we Received in our Dishonourable Retreat from Virtue and Goodness.
and we Are Driven back from all our Good Resolutions, and Are Forced to Retire with Shame and Anguish, to Review the Wounds we Received in our Dishonourable Retreat from Virtue and goodness.
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4. We may next Consider, that God is pleas'd to lengthen out the day of Grace (unless we shorten it our selves) to the End of our Lives, that we may be alwaies Growing to greater Persection in it.
4. We may next Consider, that God is pleased to lengthen out the day of Grace (unless we shorten it our selves) to the End of our Lives, that we may be always Growing to greater Persecution in it.
and our Saviours Cursing the Fig-tree that brought forth nothing but Leaves [ let no Fruit grow on thee hence forward for ever ] are very Dreadful Intimations.
and our Saviors Cursing the Fig tree that brought forth nothing but Leaves [ let no Fruit grow on thee hence forward for ever ] Are very Dreadful Intimations.
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This Consideration therefore should excite us to abound in all the Fruits ef Righteousness, which are by Jesus Cnrist to the Praise and Glory of God, Who is pleased to wait for our Improvement,
This Consideration Therefore should excite us to abound in all the Fruits ef Righteousness, which Are by jesus Christ to the Praise and Glory of God, Who is pleased to wait for our Improvement,
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but accepts our obedience in such Small Parcels, and poor Degrees, as we are able to Pay him? 'Tis an unspeakable Favour, that God overlooks the Weaknesses and Imperfections of our best Services,
but accepts our Obedience in such Small Parcels, and poor Degrees, as we Are able to Pay him? It's an unspeakable Favour, that God overlooks the Weaknesses and Imperfections of our best Services,
And this Goodness and Forbearance of God, if there be any Gratitude in us, any Ingenious Sense of the Infinite Debt that lyes upon us, will strongly engage us to make the best Returns and Acknowledgments we are able, knowing that when we have done all, we are but Ʋnprositable Servants.
And this goodness and Forbearance of God, if there be any Gratitude in us, any Ingenious Sense of the Infinite Debt that lies upon us, will strongly engage us to make the best Returns and Acknowledgments we Are able, knowing that when we have done all, we Are but Ʋnprositable Servants.
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How should this Quicken our Diligence, and Inflame our Endeavours after Grace, to serve God in a more Lively and Acceptable manner, with Reverence and Godly Fear? But there will be an occasion of enlarging upon this Argument in the Next Particular; which is this.
How should this Quicken our Diligence, and Inflame our Endeavours After Grace, to serve God in a more Lively and Acceptable manner, with reverence and Godly fear? But there will be an occasion of enlarging upon this Argument in the Next Particular; which is this.
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5. The stronger we Grow in Grace, the better we shall be able to hold out unto the End, without which all our Pains and Diligence in Religion will be thrown away.
5. The Stronger we Grow in Grace, the better we shall be able to hold out unto the End, without which all our Pains and Diligence in Religion will be thrown away.
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And it therefore becomes us to be constantly Training and Exercising our Graces, and Daily Reinforcing our Resolutions, to break through all the Difficulties that obstruct our passage to Glory and Happiness.
And it Therefore becomes us to be constantly Training and Exercising our Graces, and Daily Reinforcing our Resolutions, to break through all the Difficulties that obstruct our passage to Glory and Happiness.
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I will only remind those who are too Flush and Confident of it (for surely it is too much for Man to venture his salvation upon it) that tho it should be true, it may do them no service:
I will only remind those who Are too Flush and Confident of it (for surely it is too much for Man to venture his salvation upon it) that though it should be true, it may do them no service:
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and seemd to set out with all Advantages for Heaven, have Fatally struck upon, for want of that Diligence and Circumspection, which is Requisite in so weighty an affair as that of our Eternal salvation.
and seemed to Set out with all Advantages for Heaven, have Fatally struck upon, for want of that Diligence and Circumspection, which is Requisite in so weighty an affair as that of our Eternal salvation.
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And whether this may, or may not, proceed to an utter Dereliction, I am sure we have all the Reason Imaginable to be Cautious of it, Considering the Dreadful End of some very Hopeful Beginners:
And whither this may, or may not, proceed to an utter Dereliction, I am sure we have all the Reason Imaginable to be Cautious of it, Considering the Dreadful End of Some very Hopeful Beginners:
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And let us all Endeavour, by a sensible and constant Improvement in Grace and Piety, to Grow Stedfast and Ʋnmovable, alwaies abounding in the Work of the Lord:
And let us all Endeavour, by a sensible and constant Improvement in Grace and Piety, to Grow Steadfast and Ʋnmovable, always abounding in the Work of the Lord:
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He that is hardly persuaded to an Act of Charity, and at last does it but with half a Consent, is fain to struggle with himself before he proceeds so far,
He that is hardly persuaded to an Act of Charity, and At last does it but with half a Consent, is fain to struggle with himself before he proceeds so Far,
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And thus, could I run through all the parts of Christian Practice, I should not doubt to gain this Conclusion, that every thing in Religion would be Easie and Pleasant,
And thus, could I run through all the parts of Christian Practice, I should not doubt to gain this Conclusion, that every thing in Religion would be Easy and Pleasant,
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And how should this animate our Endeavours, and enliven us in our spiritual course, that the better speed we make, the less weary we shall be with our Journey? And that having past the first stages of it,
And how should this animate our Endeavours, and enliven us in our spiritual course, that the better speed we make, the less weary we shall be with our Journey? And that having passed the First stages of it,
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We are generally apt, when we perceive our selves upon the Brink of Immortality, to stand shivering at the amazing Prospect of the boundless Ocean before us, being Naturally very loth to put off from this Beloved World,
We Are generally apt, when we perceive our selves upon the Brink of Immortality, to stand shivering At the amazing Prospect of the boundless Ocean before us, being Naturally very loath to put off from this beloved World,
We shall not be afraid to give up our Accounts, if we have been Good Stewards, of the manifold Grace of God, but rejoice that our Audit is at hand, being conscious to our selves that we have been doing the pleasure of our Lord,
We shall not be afraid to give up our Accounts, if we have been Good Stewards, of the manifold Grace of God, but rejoice that our Audit is At hand, being conscious to our selves that we have been doing the pleasure of our Lord,
When we are going to God, it will be an unexpressible comfort to us to be able to say, that vve have vvalkt before him in truth, and with a perfect heart,
When we Are going to God, it will be an unexpressible Comfort to us to be able to say, that we have walked before him in truth, and with a perfect heart,
If there are different degrees of happiness in Heaven, (as I think the Scripture plainly intimates to us) the best men in this World vvill certainly be the happiest in the next.
If there Are different Degrees of happiness in Heaven, (as I think the Scripture plainly intimates to us) the best men in this World will Certainly be the Happiest in the next.
and to rise as high in the grace and Favour of God as we can possibly attain unto? 'Tis certain, we cannot bestow our time better than in laying up all the Treasure that we can in Heaven;
and to rise as high in the grace and Favour of God as we can possibly attain unto? It's certain, we cannot bestow our time better than in laying up all the Treasure that we can in Heaven;
When all is said to satisfie men concerning the goodness of their spiritual state, assuredly the most comfortable and infallible Evidence of the Truth of Grace, is the growth and flourishing of it.
When all is said to satisfy men Concerning the Goodness of their spiritual state, assuredly the most comfortable and infallible Evidence of the Truth of Grace, is the growth and flourishing of it.
I shall conclude all with the Words of the Apostle, Wherefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye fall from your own stedfastness;
I shall conclude all with the Words of the Apostle, Wherefore, Beloved, seeing you know these things before, beware lest you fallen from your own steadfastness;
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or to them of Old time (for so the words are most naturally rendred) thou shalt not Kill, That is, this Precept was delivered to their Fathers at Mount Sinai under the hand-writing of God himself,
or to them of Old time (for so the words Are most naturally rendered) thou shalt not Kill, That is, this Precept was Delivered to their Father's At Mount Sinai under the handwriting of God himself,
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than the Scribes and Pharisees, the famous Expositors of the Age, generally did) expresly tells them, that causeless and reproachful Anger is forbidden under the greatest Penalties of this Commandment.
than the Scribes and Pharisees, the famous Expositors of the Age, generally did) expressly tells them, that causeless and reproachful Anger is forbidden under the greatest Penalties of this Commandment.
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viz. Because this quarrelsome and provoking Passion of Anger, is (as Aristotle observes) NONLATINALPHABET, the ordinary Principle and Cause of Murthers:
viz. Because this quarrelsome and provoking Passion of Anger, is (as Aristotle observes), the ordinary Principle and Cause of Murders:
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'Tis not my design at this time, to insist upon our Saviour's Improvement of the sence of this Law, otherwise than the stating of particular cases may lead me to it:
It's not my Design At this time, to insist upon our Saviour's Improvement of the sense of this Law, otherwise than the stating of particular cases may led me to it:
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And the rather, because the World has had time (and it seems, has been no ill husband of it) to wear off some of the very deepest Impressions of this Ancient Commandment.
And the rather, Because the World has had time (and it seems, has been no ill husband of it) to wear off Some of the very Deepest Impressions of this Ancient Commandment.
The Scribes and Pharisees had indeed run the people into many gross mistakes, and concealed the best part of their Duty from them, by their false and frigid Interpretations of the great Commandments of God.
The Scribes and Pharisees had indeed run the people into many gross mistakes, and concealed the best part of their Duty from them, by their false and frigid Interpretations of the great commandments of God.
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The latter for the most part are of a Melancholy Constitution, and while their Understandings are clouded with that dark Humour, must needs stand but in an Ill light to discern the Truth.
The latter for the most part Are of a Melancholy Constitution, and while their Understandings Are clouded with that dark Humour, must needs stand but in an Ill Light to discern the Truth.
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But what ever their Judgments are in other matters, they seem to have clean forgot the Primary and most obvious meaning of what was said of Old time, Thou shalt not Kill.
But what ever their Judgments Are in other matters, they seem to have clean forgotten the Primary and most obvious meaning of what was said of Old time, Thou shalt not Kill.
and the rather because it is undoubtedly lawful insome cases to Kill, and these must be known before we can certainly Determine wherein thenature of the hainous Sin of Murther consists, which all men agree to be forbidden in this Law.
and the rather Because it is undoubtedly lawful insome cases to Kill, and these must be known before we can Certainly Determine wherein thenature of the heinous since of Murder consists, which all men agree to be forbidden in this Law.
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It is he that Breatheth into Man the breath of Life, and being absolute Lord of it, there is no Question but he may resume it when and by what Instruments he pleases.
It is he that Breathes into Man the breath of Life, and being absolute Lord of it, there is no Question but he may resume it when and by what Instruments he Pleases.
and bring the World into such confusion that there would be no living amongst men. And therefore it may be reasoanbly presumed, that Killing is not prohibited in all cases. For instance,
and bring the World into such confusion that there would be no living among men. And Therefore it may be reasoanbly presumed, that Killing is not prohibited in all cases. For instance,
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When a Magistrate puts an Offendor to Death, that is worthy of it, in a regular courses of Justice, he is not to be charged with the Breach of this Law.
When a Magistrate puts an Offender to Death, that is worthy of it, in a regular courses of justice, he is not to be charged with the Breach of this Law.
and hence St. Paul calls the Magistrate a Terrour to Evil Workers, because he beareth not the Sword in vain, being the Minister of God, a Revenger to execute Wrath upon him, that doth Evil. Nor hath God only given a General Commission to Seize the forfeited Lives of great and haynous Offenders,
and hence Saint Paul calls the Magistrate a Terror to Evil Workers, Because he bears not the Sword in vain, being the Minister of God, a Revenger to execute Wrath upon him, that does Evil. Nor hath God only given a General Commission to Seize the forfeited Lives of great and heinous Offenders,
For it is not to be supposed, that God who sets up Kings and Governments for the Defence of the common Safety, should restrain them from Drawing the Sword of War,
For it is not to be supposed, that God who sets up Kings and Governments for the Defence of the Common Safety, should restrain them from Drawing the Sword of War,
and the best and Noblest Use of them, is the Protection of their Subjects from Oppression and Violence, in the Enjoyment of all the Blessings of this,
and the best and Noblest Use of them, is the Protection of their Subject's from Oppression and Violence, in the Enjoyment of all the Blessings of this,
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And therefore our Saviour never went about to tye the hands of Sovereign Princes, or States, from the use of this sharp and last Remedy, in a Just and Necessary Cause:
And Therefore our Saviour never went about to tie the hands of Sovereign Princes, or States, from the use of this sharp and last Remedy, in a Just and Necessary Cause:
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There being no Tribunal upon Earth high enough to decide the Quarrels between Independent Governments and Nations, it is a natural and strong Presumption,
There being no Tribunal upon Earth high enough to decide the Quarrels between Independent Governments and nations, it is a natural and strong Presumption,
It may be reasonably presumed, that when a private Person is desperately Assaulted, and in the necessary Defence of his own Life takes away the Invaders, he hath done nothing against the Intent of this Law.
It may be reasonably presumed, that when a private Person is desperately Assaulted, and in the necessary Defence of his own Life Takes away the Invaders, he hath done nothing against the Intent of this Law.
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Every man hath a natural Right to defend the Life which God hath given him, against him that shall attempt by unjust or Illegal Violence, to wrest it from him.
Every man hath a natural Right to defend the Life which God hath given him, against him that shall attempt by unjust or Illegal Violence, to wrest it from him.
It is a Debt we owe to the Lord and giver of Life, to keep it for his service, till he is pleased to call for it, which he never do's by the hand of a Murtherer.
It is a Debt we owe to the Lord and giver of Life, to keep it for his service, till he is pleased to call for it, which he never do's by the hand of a Murderer.
if he Perish in his wicked Enterprise, his Bloud will not be Required at our hands, 'tis better for the Publick to lose a Bad than a Good and useful Member:
if he Perish in his wicked Enterprise, his Blood will not be Required At our hands, it's better for the Public to loose a Bad than a Good and useful Member:
and when the case is such, that one of them must fall by the others hand 'tis reasonable to suppose that both God and his Miniters of Jutice do agree in the same choice,
and when the case is such, that one of them must fallen by the Others hand it's reasonable to suppose that both God and his Ministers of Justice do agree in the same choice,
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These are all the ordinary cases in which it is lawful to take away the Life of Man. There is one indeed of a more Heroical Nature, which has fair Pretences to the like Immunity from this Law:
These Are all the ordinary cases in which it is lawful to take away the Life of Man. There is one indeed of a more Heroical Nature, which has fair Pretences to the like Immunity from this Law:
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viz. When a Man is cast into those Circumstances, that either he must yield up the Life of his Friend (that is as his own Soul) or save it by taking away his Enemys from him.
viz. When a Man is cast into those circumstances, that either he must yield up the Life of his Friend (that is as his own Soul) or save it by taking away his Enemies from him.
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But this Case is liable to such infinite abouses and variety of Circumstances, that as the Tenderness of our Laws in this matter shews the Wisdom of our Law-givers,
But this Case is liable to such infinite abouses and variety of circumstances, that as the Tenderness of our Laws in this matter shows the Wisdom of our Lawgivers,
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by what hath been spoken it is easy to apprehend that this Law Prophibits the bereaving our Neighbour of his Life without Authority, Justice, or Necessity enforcing to it.
by what hath been spoken it is easy to apprehend that this Law Prophibits the bereaving our Neighbour of his Life without authority, justice, or Necessity enforcing to it.
or with respect to any convenience, Satisfaction, or Advantage to our selves; whether we do this by open Assault and Violence, or by secret and malicious Craft:
or with respect to any convenience, Satisfaction, or Advantage to our selves; whither we do this by open Assault and Violence, or by secret and malicious Craft:
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This is the Sin of Murther directly forbidden in the sixth Commandment. The first and immediate Design of which, is to preserve the Life of our Neighbour:
This is the since of Murder directly forbidden in the sixth Commandment. The First and immediate Design of which, is to preserve the Life of our Neighbour:
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Now it must be supposed, that God, who forbids the Killing of our Neighbour, and expresly Commands us to love him as our selves, does by consequence also forbid the Killing of our selves.
Now it must be supposed, that God, who forbids the Killing of our Neighbour, and expressly Commands us to love him as our selves, does by consequence also forbid the Killing of our selves.
Have we not all one Father? hath not one God Created us? nad hath he not Created us after his own Image? the preservation of which in Man is the manifest end and intention of this Commandment.
Have we not all one Father? hath not one God Created us? nad hath he not Created us After his own Image? the preservation of which in Man is the manifest end and intention of this Commandment.
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The very Relation of the Fact strikes every Innocent Breast with Horrour, and raises a mighty Indignation against the Murtherer, The mean while his own Conscience pursues him;
The very Relation of the Fact strikes every Innocent Breast with Horror, and raises a mighty Indignation against the Murderer, The mean while his own Conscience pursues him;
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And therefore no Sanctuary was provided for him in Israel, and if he fled to any of the Cities of Refuge, he was thence to be taken by the special Command of God,
And Therefore no Sanctuary was provided for him in Israel, and if he fled to any of the Cities of Refuge, he was thence to be taken by the special Command of God,
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since Heaven and Earth are so highly incens't against him, and so much concern'd to Punish him, there must be a more than ordinary Malignity and Provocation in the Sin, which calls so loud for so solemn a Vengeance.
since Heaven and Earth Are so highly incensed against him, and so much concerned to punish him, there must be a more than ordinary Malignity and Provocation in the since, which calls so loud for so solemn a Vengeance.
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It snatches the Sword of Justice out of his hand, and employ's it to the Destruction of his Creatures and Subjects, contrary to his declared will, and most sacred Prerogative.
It snatches the Sword of justice out of his hand, and employ's it to the Destruction of his Creatures and Subject's, contrary to his declared will, and most sacred Prerogative.
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every time this Sin is punished in its kind, two at least of his Subjects are cashiered out of the Land of the living, the Kingdom he hath Founded amongst men.
every time this since is punished in its kind, two At least of his Subject's Are Cashiered out of the Land of the living, the Kingdom he hath Founded among men.
It is a peculiar affront to the Divine Nature, as it defaces the Image of God in Man, on this account it is NONLATINALPHABET, the very greatest Sacrilege, as Philo calls it:
It is a peculiar affront to the Divine Nature, as it defaces the Image of God in Man, on this account it is, the very greatest Sacrilege, as Philo calls it:
a robbing God of that Creature which he hath appointed to represent him in this lower World, which approacheth the nearest in Perfection to him, being made for his own society,
a robbing God of that Creature which he hath appointed to represent him in this lower World, which Approaches the nearest in Perfection to him, being made for his own society,
And therefore, when God pronounceth Sentence upon the Murtherer [ who so shedeth Mans Bloud, by Man shall his Bloud be shed ] he assigneth this reason for it;
And Therefore, when God pronounceth Sentence upon the Murderer [ who so sheddeth men Blood, by Man shall his Blood be shed ] he assigneth this reason for it;
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or had certain knowledge of the future Estates of men, and were sure that Heaven stood always open as a Sanctuary to those, whom some men in their Rage and Madness judge unworthy to live upon the Earth.
or had certain knowledge of the future Estates of men, and were sure that Heaven stood always open as a Sanctuary to those, whom Some men in their Rage and Madness judge unworthy to live upon the Earth.
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His Laws, the great Security of mens Lives and Properties, are broken and contemned; the Publick Peace, his peculiar Charge and Province, is interrupted and violated;
His Laws, the great Security of men's Lives and Properties, Are broken and contemned; the Public Peace, his peculiar Charge and Province, is interrupted and violated;
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evil Men, so long as the Murtherer lyes conceal'd, or in case he escapes the Law, are encouraged by his example to the like cruel and distructive Practices.
evil Men, so long as the Murderer lies concealed, or in case he escapes the Law, Are encouraged by his Exampl to the like cruel and destructive Practices.
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or lopping some or other of the more Hopeful and Flourishing Branches. All which Injuries do apparently tend to the dissolution of the Publick Peace and Security.
or lopping Some or other of the more Hopeful and Flourishing Branches. All which Injuries do apparently tend to the dissolution of the Public Peace and Security.
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excessive Pride and Envy, which resteth not, unless it causes some to fall: a Cruel Desperate, Malicious, and Revengeful Temper, fermented with hellish Rage and Fury.
excessive Pride and Envy, which rests not, unless it Causes Some to fallen: a Cruel Desperate, Malicious, and Revengeful Temper, fermented with hellish Rage and Fury.
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For a Christian therefore, a Disciple of the Cross, to be guity of it, is under his own hand (the Fatal Instrument of this Horrid Fact) to Renounce all Right and Title to the Merits of him, who for our sakes suffered upon it.
For a Christian Therefore, a Disciple of the Cross, to be guity of it, is under his own hand (the Fatal Instrument of this Horrid Fact) to Renounce all Right and Title to the Merits of him, who for our sakes suffered upon it.
I cannot seriously think, that any man, while he is himself, I mean, while he is under the Government of Reason and hearkens to the cool Dictates of it, do's really approve of this,
I cannot seriously think, that any man, while he is himself, I mean, while he is under the Government of Reason and hearkens to the cool Dictates of it, do's really approve of this,
and Believes what he professes, should venture his Life and Salvation upon the credit of this Doctrine, That it is lawful to Kill the man that Affronts him.
and Believes what he Professes, should venture his Life and Salvation upon the credit of this Doctrine, That it is lawful to Kill the man that Affronts him.
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For unless we could hope to change the Natures of things, as easily as we do the Names of them, a voluntary taking away the Life of Man by a private hand, without Authority from God or his Ministers of Justice, is and will be the Sin of Murther to the Worlds End;
For unless we could hope to change the Nature's of things, as Easily as we do the Names of them, a voluntary taking away the Life of Man by a private hand, without authority from God or his Ministers of justice, is and will be the since of Murder to the World's End;
When all is said that can be, in favour of it, it is still a private Revenge upon the Life of Man, which God has impaled and reserved to his own Use and Disposal:
When all is said that can be, in favour of it, it is still a private Revenge upon the Life of Man, which God has impaled and reserved to his own Use and Disposal:
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or who sent the Challenge? But the proper Questions are, who gave thee Power over thy Brother's Life? Who prescribed his Heart-bloud as the only salve for thine Honour? And who is the lawful Judge and Revenger of the wrong thou sustainest by him? And if the matter be put upon this Issue, I may almost leave it to every mans Conscience to determine what the Verdict will be.
or who sent the Challenge? But the proper Questions Are, who gave thee Power over thy Brother's Life? Who prescribed his Heart blood as the only salve for thine Honour? And who is the lawful Judge and Revenger of the wrong thou sustainest by him? And if the matter be put upon this Issue, I may almost leave it to every men Conscience to determine what the Verdict will be.
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and then for one, in his station, to invade the most sacred Prerogative of his Prince to the destruction of his Subjects, must have all the degrees of Injury and Injustice in it, that can be easily imagined: Besides,
and then for one, in his station, to invade the most sacred Prerogative of his Prince to the destruction of his Subject's, must have all the Degrees of Injury and Injustice in it, that can be Easily imagined: Beside,
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To come to the Plea of Honour, the Life of Man is infinitely too precious a thing to make Satisfaction for the little Affronts (and very little, God knows, they are many times) for which men challenge one another to Fight and Dye.
To come to the Plea of Honour, the Life of Man is infinitely too precious a thing to make Satisfaction for the little Affronts (and very little, God knows, they Are many times) for which men challenge one Another to Fight and Die.
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And surely, it is not like a Man of Honour, or indeed of common Justice and Equity, to insist upon a Satisfaction (as every one that engageth in a Duel do's) so extremely, in real Value, beyond the injury he suffers.
And surely, it is not like a Man of Honour, or indeed of Common justice and Equity, to insist upon a Satisfaction (as every one that engageth in a Duel do's) so extremely, in real Valve, beyond the injury he suffers.
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which consideration alone ought to Restrain every man, that is tender of his Honour or Salvation, from shedding it, upon the highest Provocation that can be given him.
which consideration alone ought to Restrain every man, that is tender of his Honour or Salvation, from shedding it, upon the highest Provocation that can be given him.
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But more than this, there are other ways of healing our Reputation, and living in brighter Fame than ever, in the esteem of the wisest and best Judges of Honour;
But more than this, there Are other ways of healing our Reputation, and living in Brighter Fame than ever, in the esteem of the Wisest and best Judges of Honour;
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Great Spirits, as they are better fitted than others for great and excellent things, so (as Plato observes) they are Subject to great Failings and Errours.
Great Spirits, as they Are better fitted than Others for great and excellent things, so (as Plato observes) they Are Subject to great Failings and Errors.
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but are not always so happy in their Memories, (if I may so express it) as to forget the injuries that are offered them, in Imitation of him who forgave his Enemies, who forbid the drawing of the Sword in his own Quarrel,
but Are not always so happy in their Memories, (if I may so express it) as to forget the injuries that Are offered them, in Imitation of him who forgave his Enemies, who forbid the drawing of the Sword in his own Quarrel,
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And since the Son of God suffered the contradictions of Sinners, why should the Disciple aspire to be above his Master? I am sure, to Act contrary to the Author of our Religion, looks as if we were ashamed of being thought his Disciples;
And since the Son of God suffered the contradictions of Sinners, why should the Disciple aspire to be above his Master? I am sure, to Act contrary to the Author of our Religion, looks as if we were ashamed of being Thought his Disciples;
If we believe him to be the Son of God, we cannot deny, but his Laws are of much better Authority than any of those Rules of Honour, which some Men prescribe to themselves.
If we believe him to be the Son of God, we cannot deny, but his Laws Are of much better authority than any of those Rules of Honour, which Some Men prescribe to themselves.
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and Represents the Danger of those Liberties which men give to their Passions, tho' they proceed no farther than to Reproachful Language, to be no less than that of Hell-Fire.
and Represents the Danger of those Liberties which men give to their Passion, though they proceed no farther than to Reproachful Language, to be no less than that of Hell-Fire.
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Unless therefore, to Kill be to forgive, and to break Christ's Commandments must go for honouring him, no Christian can engage with Honour in a single Combat:
Unless Therefore, to Kill be to forgive, and to break Christ's commandments must go for honouring him, no Christian can engage with Honour in a single Combat:
and I cannot Imagine with what Success he can hope to do it, while he Fight against Heaven and graples with one, who, he knew is infinitely stronger than himself.
and I cannot Imagine with what Success he can hope to do it, while he Fight against Heaven and grapples with one, who, he knew is infinitely Stronger than himself.
2. This is to fall greatly Short of the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, which our Saviour tells us (in the verse immediately before the Text) unless we exceed, we shall in no Case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
2. This is to fallen greatly Short of the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, which our Saviour tells us (in the verse immediately before the Text) unless we exceed, we shall in no Case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
These men (as I observed before) never denied, but that Killing a man, either in Hot or Cod Bloud, without Publick Authority, was a Notorious Violation of God's Commandment.
These men (as I observed before) never denied, but that Killing a man, either in Hight or Cod Blood, without Public authority, was a Notorious Violation of God's Commandment.
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as is plain in the Case of Barabbas, who by their Law was sentenc'd to dy, at the time of our Saviour's Crucifixion, for commiting Murther in the Insurrection. And accordingly there was no Dispute between our Saviour and the Jews concerning this meaning of the Law;
as is plain in the Case of Barabbas, who by their Law was sentenced to die, At the time of our Saviour's Crucifixion, for committing Murder in the Insurrection. And accordingly there was no Dispute between our Saviour and the jews Concerning this meaning of the Law;
And I heartily wish our fighting Gallants would consider, whose Followers they are, and whether they also do not prefer Barabbas, before Jesus, and under pretence of Revenging their own, lay his, with their own, Honour in the Dust.
And I heartily wish our fighting Gallants would Consider, whose Followers they Are, and whither they also do not prefer Barabbas, before jesus, and under pretence of Revenging their own, lay his, with their own, Honour in the Dust.
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for he would be the Death of him if he could, and then I fear, he Forfeits something more than his Honour that attemps it, For St. John tells us, He that hateth his Brother, is a Murtherer;
for he would be the Death of him if he could, and then I Fear, he Forfeits something more than his Honour that attempts it, For Saint John tells us, He that hates his Brother, is a Murderer;
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If this be the Honour of Christians, whose Religion (as St. James describes it) is first pure, then peaceable, Gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without wrangling [ NONLATINALPHABET ] and without hypocrisy, then let Light and Darkness embrace,
If this be the Honour of Christians, whose Religion (as Saint James describes it) is First pure, then peaceable, Gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without wrangling [ ] and without hypocrisy, then let Light and Darkness embrace,
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If we look to the Reason of the Commandment, Thou shall not Kill, viz. because every man bears the Image of God, it is as plain a violation of it to Kill our selves,
If we look to the Reason of the Commandment, Thou shall not Kill, viz. Because every man bears the Image of God, it is as plain a violation of it to Kill our selves,
And since we are commanded to Love our Neighbour as our selves, and the Love of our selves is the Standard of our Love to him, it follows that we have as great Obligations to the full, to be tender of our own Lives, as of his;
And since we Are commanded to Love our Neighbour as our selves, and the Love of our selves is the Standard of our Love to him, it follows that we have as great Obligations to the full, to be tender of our own Lives, as of his;
1. To Kill our selves is the most unnatural Murther that can be, if we consider how deeply the principle of Self-preservation is planted in our Nature:
1. To Kill our selves is the most unnatural Murder that can be, if we Consider how deeply the principle of Self-preservation is planted in our Nature:
And therefore nothing can be more contrary to the voice and dictate of Nature, than the wilful Distruction of it, by the same Person that is most nearly concerned to Preserve and Enjoy it.
And Therefore nothing can be more contrary to the voice and dictate of Nature, than the wilful Destruction of it, by the same Person that is most nearly concerned to Preserve and Enjoy it.
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But he that Murthers himself, is fure to Dye in his Sin, and to be hurried away in the Reek and Guilt of his own Bloud to the Tribunal of God, without allowing himself time to ask the forgiveness of it,
But he that Murders himself, is fure to Die in his since, and to be hurried away in the Reek and Gilded of his own Blood to the Tribunal of God, without allowing himself time to ask the forgiveness of it,
And therefore, if we cannot be saved without Repentance, as the Gospel assures us we can not, he that Destroys his own Life cannot be saved according to the Gospel-Covenant,
And Therefore, if we cannot be saved without Repentance, as the Gospel assures us we can not, he that Destroys his own Life cannot be saved according to the Gospel covenant,
Tis true, God may have more Mercy for Sinners than he makes us acquainted with, (which may be just enough to keep our hopes alive at the Death of such Persons) but the Gospel being the last Revelation of the Grace of God, it is an infinite Presumption, in expectation of unrevealed Grace, to venture upon a Sin, which all the Grace and Truth that came by Jesus Christ, is too little to secure the Forgiveness of.
This true, God may have more Mercy for Sinners than he makes us acquainted with, (which may be just enough to keep our hope's alive At the Death of such Persons) but the Gospel being the last Revelation of the Grace of God, it is an infinite Presumption, in expectation of unrevealed Grace, to venture upon a since, which all the Grace and Truth that Come by jesus christ, is too little to secure the Forgiveness of.
As if an Eternal Weight of Glory was not a sufficient Recompence for their Patience under the heaviest Afflictions of this present Life, which are but for a Moment.
As if an Eternal Weight of Glory was not a sufficient Recompense for their Patience under the Heaviest Afflictions of this present Life, which Are but for a Moment.
and therefore cannot excuse so bloudy and unnatural an one, as Self-Murther is. I shall close all with a caution or two concerning this desperate & unnatural Sin;
and Therefore cannot excuse so bloody and unnatural an one, as Self-murder is. I shall close all with a caution or two Concerning this desperate & unnatural since;
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and some very serious Persons, to despair of the Mercy and goodness of God and in the Anguish of their Souls, to fling away themselves into the dreadful Abyss of Eternity.
and Some very serious Persons, to despair of the Mercy and Goodness of God and in the Anguish of their Souls, to fling away themselves into the dreadful Abyss of Eternity.
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And methinks the effects which these, and the like Doctrins, have had upon Poor Melancholy Souls, should be no Arguments to recommed them to any serious and impartial Judgment.
And methinks the effects which these, and the like Doctrines, have had upon Poor Melancholy Souls, should be no Arguments to recommed them to any serious and impartial Judgement.
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That man, that is not fond of Distruction, and in love wih Misery, would venter his Life and Soul upon such hazards as these? Were there no other Life than this, a prudent Man would not be prodigal of it;
That man, that is not found of Destruction, and in love with Misery, would venture his Life and Soul upon such hazards as these? Were there no other Life than this, a prudent Man would not be prodigal of it;
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And then what a desperate thing is it to cast away our Lives, when all our hopes & interests in both Worlds do depend upon them? This is so wild and extravagant an Action,
And then what a desperate thing is it to cast away our Lives, when all our hope's & interests in both World's do depend upon them? This is so wild and extravagant an Actium,
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and that eternal desire of Happiness, which is inseparable from the Constitution of every rational Being, that there seems to be a principle wanting in humane Nature to account for it.
and that Eternal desire of Happiness, which is inseparable from the Constitution of every rational Being, that there seems to be a principle wanting in humane Nature to account for it.
and comply with the instigation of the devil to destroy ourselves, rather than submit to the wise method of God to save us? Shall we Massacre our Souls and Bodies, which the Son of God did not think his own Life too dear a Sacrifice for? Shall we deprive our selves of all advantages for securing Eternal Life, to gratify a Passion that never pretended to the least degree of Pleasure or Satisfaction in it.
and comply with the instigation of the Devil to destroy ourselves, rather than submit to the wise method of God to save us? Shall we Massacre our Souls and Bodies, which the Son of God did not think his own Life too dear a Sacrifice for? Shall we deprive our selves of all advantages for securing Eternal Life, to gratify a Passion that never pretended to the least degree of Pleasure or Satisfaction in it.
Let us make all the hast we can to qualify our selves for the Glory and Happiness of the Future State, there is no fear our time should lye upon our hands:
Let us make all the haste we can to qualify our selves for the Glory and Happiness of the Future State, there is no Fear our time should lie upon our hands:
THE Apostle in the Verse before the Text expostulates with a sort of Proling and busy Men, that were laying a long train of Designs to raise their Fortunes in the World, without taking any notice of God's Providence,
THE Apostle in the Verse before the Text expostulates with a sort of Proling and busy Men, that were laying a long train of Designs to raise their Fortune's in the World, without taking any notice of God's Providence,
The Question, What is your Life? as St. James seems to propose it, to take down the confidence of presumptuous Men, implyes it to be next to nothing, a thing not at all to be Trusted or Relied upon:
The Question, What is your Life? as Saint James seems to propose it, to take down the confidence of presumptuous Men, Implies it to be next to nothing, a thing not At all to be Trusted or Relied upon:
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or Prompting us to Mirth and Jollity, as the onely Remedy against them, that they are very weighty considerations to quicken our preparations for a better Life;
or Prompting us to Mirth and Jollity, as the only Remedy against them, that they Are very weighty considerations to quicken our preparations for a better Life;
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Our great hindrance to this Duty is, that we are very apt to misreckon our Lives, being willing to Believe they will last as long as we can invent Business for them,
Our great hindrance to this Duty is, that we Are very apt to misreckon our Lives, being willing to Believe they will last as long as we can invent Business for them,
For tis plain, that the Stronger our Hopes of Life are, and the more Years we Reckon we have before us, the greater our Temptations will be to put off the main and necessary Work of our Lives,
For this plain, that the Stronger our Hope's of Life Are, and the more years we Reckon we have before us, the greater our Temptations will be to put off the main and necessary Work of our Lives,
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of being Hardened by the Deceitfulness of Sin, and of falling at last into the ravings and distractions of Dying Sinners, the sad presages of a miserable Eternity.
of being Hardened by the Deceitfulness of since, and of falling At last into the ravings and distractions of Dying Sinners, the sad presages of a miserable Eternity.
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which yet we cannot avoid, if we do as they have done before us, and suffer our selves to be Gull'd with the Flatteries of this present World into a Fond expectation of a long and happy continuance here.
which yet we cannot avoid, if we do as they have done before us, and suffer our selves to be Gulled with the Flatteries of this present World into a Found expectation of a long and happy Continuance Here.
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To assist you herein I shall do these two Things: 1. I shall remind you of this certain and important Truth, That the Life of Man in this World is very short and transitory;
To assist you herein I shall do these two Things: 1. I shall remind you of this certain and important Truth, That the Life of Man in this World is very short and transitory;
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As soon as the vigour and gaiety of Youth are gone, before we come to the borders of Old-age we many times grow sensible of the the Decays of this drooping Life,
As soon as the vigour and gaiety of Youth Are gone, before we come to the borders of Old age we many times grow sensible of the the Decays of this drooping Life,
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And still the longer we live and the wiser and fitter we are to pass our Judgment upon things, the more Apprehensive we are of the shortness and fallacy of Life.
And still the longer we live and the Wiser and fitter we Are to pass our Judgement upon things, the more Apprehensive we Are of the shortness and fallacy of Life.
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when we look upon the reverse of our Lives, upon the years that are past, we have almost nothing left in view but the greater Sins and Follies we committed in them.
when we look upon the reverse of our Lives, upon the Years that Are past, we have almost nothing left in view but the greater Sins and Follies we committed in them.
then we are apt enough to say, how soon are Twenty or Thirty years fled and gone? How insensibly are they slipt away? And were we to live twice as many more the Case would be the very same:
then we Are apt enough to say, how soon Are Twenty or Thirty Years fled and gone? How insensibly Are they slipped away? And were we to live twice as many more the Case would be the very same:
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and be ready to saywith good Old Jacob, (when he had lived neare twice as long as the Long-livers of our days generally Few and evil have the days of the life do) of my Pilgrimage been.
and be ready to saywith good Old Jacob, (when he had lived near twice as long as the Long-livers of our days generally Few and evil have the days of the life do) of my Pilgrimage been.
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Our Fathers, where are they? and the Prophets, do they live for ever? Where are all the Founders and Inhabitants of ancient Kingdoms? all the Great Princes and Philosophers? the Shrewd Polititians, the Mighty Generals,
Our Father's, where Are they? and the prophets, do they live for ever? Where Are all the Founders and Inhabitants of ancient Kingdoms? all the Great Princes and Philosophers? the Shrewd Politicians, the Mighty Generals,
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and the Numerous Armies? the Wise and the Foolish, the Holy and Profane? All that ever Lived and Breathed till this present Age? Is there none left to Answer the Question? Then considering the Age of the World at this day,
and the Numerous Armies? the Wise and the Foolish, the Holy and Profane? All that ever Lived and Breathed till this present Age? Is there none left to Answer the Question? Then considering the Age of the World At this day,
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But when the Psalmist tells us, that our Age is reduced to threescore and ten or fourscore Years, we must not presently Reckon that so many Years will come to our shares.
But when the Psalmist tells us, that our Age is reduced to threescore and ten or fourscore years, we must not presently Reckon that so many years will come to our shares.
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when it is cut shorter by forty or fifty Years than the ordinary Measure? What is the life of Children, who Die hanging at their Mothers Breasts? How short is the Race of young Men, who expire while their Blood boils in their Veins,
when it is Cut shorter by forty or fifty years than the ordinary Measure? What is the life of Children, who Die hanging At their Mother's Breasts? How short is the Raze of young Men, who expire while their Blood boils in their veins,
and yet have as deep an interest in Eternity, as the longest Livers upon Earth? But since the longest Life, by our own Confession, is short, I need not ask how little the shortest is to be accounted of.
and yet have as deep an Interest in Eternity, as the longest Livers upon Earth? But since the longest Life, by our own Confessi, is short, I need not ask how little the Shortest is to be accounted of.
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how suddenly we must Remove, and what is Requisite to procure us a safe and easy Passage into that Eternal World, where we must dwell in perfect Bliss or Anguish for ever.
how suddenly we must Remove, and what is Requisite to procure us a safe and easy Passage into that Eternal World, where we must dwell in perfect Bliss or Anguish for ever.
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We are so much enamour'd with this present World, that, like Passionate Lovers, we seem not to remember what we say or do while we are conversing with it;
We Are so much enamoured with this present World, that, like Passionate Lovers, we seem not to Remember what we say or do while we Are conversing with it;
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And while it subdues our Hearts, it bereaves us of the best use of our Reason, which certainly is to set our affections on Things Above, where we hope e're long to be:
And while it subdues our Hearts, it bereaves us of the best use of our Reason, which Certainly is to Set our affections on Things Above, where we hope ever long to be:
And the proper Remedy against it, is to keep our Minds as much awake as we can, with frequent and serious Thoughts, on the suddenness of our Departure hence.
And the proper Remedy against it, is to keep our Minds as much awake as we can, with frequent and serious Thoughts, on the suddenness of our Departure hence.
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as appears by the vanishing of those solemn Vows, which Men commonly make in their Sickness, (and which nothing else could extort from them) as soon as the Danger is over,
as appears by the vanishing of those solemn Vows, which Men commonly make in their Sickness, (and which nothing Else could extort from them) as soon as the Danger is over,
And therefore as Melancholy a Thought as it is, that our Lives are short, besides that it is never unseasonable, it is one of the most useful Thoughts that we can carry about us.
And Therefore as Melancholy a Thought as it is, that our Lives Are short, beside that it is never unseasonable, it is one of the most useful Thoughts that we can carry about us.
And on the same account it is compared to a Shadow, 1 Chron. 29.15. and to the Grass and Flower of the Fields for its weak and fading Nature, Psalm 103.15, 16. Vers. As for Man, his Days are as Grass:
And on the same account it is compared to a Shadow, 1 Chronicles 29.15. and to the Grass and Flower of the Fields for its weak and fading Nature, Psalm 103.15, 16. Vers. As for Man, his Days Are as Grass:
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And so the Psalmist measures the Life of Man, by the breadth of his hand, which bears no proportion to the vast circumference of the Earth, or Heavens:
And so the Psalmist measures the Life of Man, by the breadth of his hand, which bears no proportion to the vast circumference of the Earth, or Heavens:
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And since we have but a little time, and that little (however spent) is always lessening and drawing to a Period, it cannot be long e're the whole stock be exhausted,
And since we have but a little time, and that little (however spent) is always lessening and drawing to a Period, it cannot be long ever the Whole stock be exhausted,
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tho' we should Husband it to the best advantage, and live out (which perhaps not one of a thousand do's) to the utmost stretch and possibility of Living.
though we should Husband it to the best advantage, and live out (which perhaps not one of a thousand do's) to the utmost stretch and possibility of Living.
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And in this Language Hezechiah complains upon the sad tidings the Prophet brought him of his approaching Death, Isa. 38. v. 10, 12. I am deprived of the Residue of my Years:
And in this Language Hezekiah complains upon the sad tidings the Prophet brought him of his approaching Death, Isaiah 38. v. 10, 12. I am deprived of the Residue of my years:
As we are talking and jesting Death intrudes into our Company, and our Life is gone in a Trice, dicto Citius, before we can bring out the saying we were upon;
As we Are talking and jesting Death intrudes into our Company, and our Life is gone in a Trice, Dicto Quickly, before we can bring out the saying we were upon;
or as some Paraphrase the Words recording to the Arabie Version, our Years are reputed as a Spiders Web, whose curious Frame and Contexture signifies nothing to its own preservation, having no strength or solidity to support it.
or as Some paraphrase the Words recording to the Arabia Version, our years Are reputed as a Spiders Web, whose curious Frame and Contexture signifies nothing to its own preservation, having no strength or solidity to support it.
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and to excite and quicken us to secure our everlasting Interests, and to take care of the whole compass of our Beings, of which the longest Life in this World is a very small and inconsiderable portion.
and to excite and quicken us to secure our everlasting Interests, and to take care of the Whole compass of our Beings, of which the longest Life in this World is a very small and inconsiderable portion.
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and that while we are hear we have but a short time to live, we should be willing to understand the best way of Living and Dying, of making a good hand of this present Life,
and that while we Are hear we have but a short time to live, we should be willing to understand the best Way of Living and Dying, of making a good hand of this present Life,
I come now to the Second Thing proposed, which was to shew what practical Inferences may be drawn from the consideration of the shortness and instability of our Lives.
I come now to the Second Thing proposed, which was to show what practical Inferences may be drawn from the consideration of the shortness and instability of our Lives.
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And since it lyes not in fading Pleasures, or in any of the perishing delights of fense, I will look for it in things of a better and more permanent Nature, in Spiritual and Divine Enjoyments;
And since it lies not in fading Pleasures, or in any of the perishing delights of fence, I will look for it in things of a better and more permanent Nature, in Spiritual and Divine Enjoyments;
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And this was it that made those excellent Men ( Hebr. 11, 16.) who confessed that they were Strangers and Pilgrims on the Earth (here to day, and to morrow gone to their Everlasting home) despise this Worlds transitory Glory,
And this was it that made those excellent Men (Hebrew 11, 16.) who confessed that they were Strangers and Pilgrim's on the Earth (Here to day, and to morrow gone to their Everlasting home) despise this World's transitory Glory,
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Many of them are but Ʋmbrae Malorum, as Seneca calls them, mere shadows and appearances of Evil, such as we apprehend in our Dreams when our Fancies are troubled,
Many of them Are but Ʋmbrae Malorum, as Senecca calls them, mere shadows and appearances of Evil, such as we apprehend in our Dreams when our Fancies Are troubled,
And this comfort we have from the shortness of our Lives, that there is a sure Remedy at hand against all our Maladies, against all the deseases we contract in this unwholsom Climate,
And this Comfort we have from the shortness of our Lives, that there is a sure Remedy At hand against all our Maladies, against all the diseases we contract in this unwholesome Climate,
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And considering how full of trouble and disquiet the Life of Man is, its Happy for us that we have not far to go to our Graves, where we may Bury all our Griefs,
And considering how full of trouble and disquiet the Life of Man is, its Happy for us that we have not Far to go to our Graves, where we may Bury all our Griefs,
Why should they repine that they are no more? Why should the Mariner, that is embarkt in a crazy Vessel, amongst the Rocks and Pirates, be troubled that the Haven is near? 'Twas a noble Answer that the Spartans returned to King Philip of Macedon, when he threatned to distress them, He cannot hinder us from Dying.
Why should they repine that they Are no more? Why should the Mariner, that is embarked in a crazy Vessel, among the Rocks and Pirates, be troubled that the Haven is near? 'Twas a noble Answer that the Spartans returned to King Philip of Macedon, when he threatened to distress them, He cannot hinder us from Dying.
if it were at our own disposal, and there lay no other obligation upon us to employ it in God's Service? We cannot but say, that Religion teaches us to make the best use of our time,
if it were At our own disposal, and there lay no other obligation upon us to employ it in God's Service? We cannot but say, that Religion Teaches us to make the best use of our time,
and to be tyed up from the liberties which humane Nature so strongly desires, yet surely when Eternal Joys are set before us, we may well endure the uneasiness of it,
and to be tied up from the Liberties which humane Nature so strongly Desires, yet surely when Eternal Joys Are Set before us, we may well endure the uneasiness of it,
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And certainly the testimony of good Men, who have made Religion the business of their lives, is far more credible than theirs, that never had the Patience to examine its Principles,
And Certainly the testimony of good Men, who have made Religion the business of their lives, is Far more credible than theirs, that never had the Patience to examine its Principles,
and other lawful Diversions, to serve and enjoy our Friends, and exchange good Offices with our Neighbours and Acquaintance, which for the most part passes away pleasantly enough with us, the remainder of our Life is so small, that we may be ashamed to grutch the Devoting of it to our great Benefactor, at whose pleasure it is whether we shall live a moment or not.
and other lawful Diversions, to serve and enjoy our Friends, and exchange good Offices with our Neighbours and Acquaintance, which for the most part passes away pleasantly enough with us, the remainder of our Life is so small, that we may be ashamed to grutch the Devoting of it to our great Benefactor, At whose pleasure it is whither we shall live a moment or not.
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To Dy Rich, they Kill themselves with piercing and vexatious Cares, and have hardly the wisdom of the Fool in the Gospel, to ease and refresh their Souls,
To Die Rich, they Kill themselves with piercing and vexatious Cares, and have hardly the Wisdom of the Fool in the Gospel, to ease and refresh their Souls,
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when it is impossible we should live to see, or be competently assured of the conclusion of them? Who that reads Campanellas Discourse concerning the Spanish Monarchy, can forbear to smile at the simplicity,
when it is impossible we should live to see, or be competently assured of the conclusion of them? Who that reads Campanellas Discourse Concerning the Spanish Monarchy, can forbear to smile At the simplicity,
and instruct the Providence of God how to demean it self in relation to them? 'Tis too much for a mortal Man to undertake for the events of a single day;
and instruct the Providence of God how to demean it self in Relation to them? It's too much for a Mortal Man to undertake for the events of a single day;
'tis very unreasonable for him to trouble himself and the World with Projects which are never like to take effect in his days, and nothing is more absurd;
it's very unreasonable for him to trouble himself and the World with Projects which Are never like to take Effect in his days, and nothing is more absurd;
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You will soon find the ways of Religion pleasant, and the pleasantness of them will engage you to Persevere to the End, which will be everlasting Life, and Pleasure for evermore.
You will soon find the ways of Religion pleasant, and the pleasantness of them will engage you to Persevere to the End, which will be everlasting Life, and Pleasure for evermore.
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By setting out early towards Heaven, and taking the morning of your Days, you will find it a much easier Journey than they generally do, who thinking to Ride it off in a few hours in the Evening, are soon benighted and forc't to Travel without any certain Guide or Light, till they stumble into a Dark Grave, and a doubtful Immortality.
By setting out early towards Heaven, and taking the morning of your Days, you will find it a much Easier Journey than they generally do, who thinking to Ride it off in a few hours in the Evening, Are soon benighted and forced to Travel without any certain Guide or Light, till they Stumble into a Dark Grave, and a doubtful Immortality.
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And should you live but to a competent Age, yet beginning Young, and making the best Improvement of your short Time, you may do very great and eminent Things for God's Honour and your Own,
And should you live but to a competent Age, yet beginning Young, and making the best Improvement of your short Time, you may do very great and eminent Things for God's Honour and your Own,
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than the late Evening Convert, or the Sinner that is an hundred Years Old. For indeed we are not properly said to Live, till we are alive to God and our Redeemer,
than the late Evening Convert, or the Sinner that is an hundred years Old. For indeed we Are not properly said to Live, till we Are alive to God and our Redeemer,
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and not think it enough, when we have spent the Flower of our Age upon His and our own greatest Enemy, to put him off with a few of our blasted and wither'd Days, in which we have no Pleasure, and can have no Reason to think they should be acceptable to Him.
and not think it enough, when we have spent the Flower of our Age upon His and our own greatest Enemy, to put him off with a few of our blasted and withered Days, in which we have no Pleasure, and can have no Reason to think they should be acceptable to Him.
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remembring that our Lives are now shorter than they were, and that our Time is every day more precious than other, the value of it improving as the Stock Decreases:
remembering that our Lives Are now shorter than they were, and that our Time is every day more precious than other, the valve of it improving as the Stock Decreases:
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That nothing less than our Progress in Well-doing can secure our hopeful beginnings: That every good Work we do, will both help to insure and enhance our Reward;
That nothing less than our Progress in Welldoing can secure our hopeful beginnings: That every good Work we do, will both help to insure and enhance our Reward;
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and gain all the Time and advantage that we can to Purify our selves from all Pollution of Flesh and Spirit, to Adorn and Beautify our Souls with Divine Virtues and Graces,
and gain all the Time and advantage that we can to Purify our selves from all Pollution of Flesh and Spirit, to Adorn and Beautify our Souls with Divine Virtues and Graces,
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And since we are so far upon our Way, it highly concerns us, if we make Heaven our Option (and it is strange if we should not) to be very quick and serious in our Preparations for it.
And since we Are so Far upon our Way, it highly concerns us, if we make Heaven our Option (and it is strange if we should not) to be very quick and serious in our Preparations for it.
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And for those that have met with great interruptions in their Christian Course, having been hurried up and down by the Affaris and Business of this World, it behoves them to get out of the Noise and Bustle of it,
And for those that have met with great interruptions in their Christian Course, having been hurried up and down by the Affaris and Business of this World, it behoves them to get out of the Noise and Bustle of it,
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when they have had their share of the Trouble and Business of this World, and have enough to carry them through it, to retire as fast as they can, not merily to enjoy their Ease,
when they have had their share of the Trouble and Business of this World, and have enough to carry them through it, to retire as fast as they can, not merrily to enjoy their Ease,
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Not by a mere verbal Profession, but by doing such things as more plainly signified the reality of their concernment for it, viz. By refusing the Grandeurs of the Earth,
Not by a mere verbal Profession, but by doing such things as more plainly signified the reality of their concernment for it, viz. By refusing the Grandeurs of the Earth,
To conclude, since the Time of our Dissolution is at Hand, What manner of Persons ought we to be in all Holy Conversation and Godliness? Looking for and hastening unto the coming of the Day of Christ, the Glorious Day of our Redemption from Death,
To conclude, since the Time of our Dissolution is At Hand, What manner of Persons ought we to be in all Holy Conversation and Godliness? Looking for and hastening unto the coming of the Day of christ, the Glorious Day of our Redemption from Death,
and Triumphing over all the Enemies of our Eternal Salvation? Let us therefore bid adieu to all the flashly Delights and Impertinent Cares of this Transitory World:
and Triumphing over all the Enemies of our Eternal Salvation? Let us Therefore bid adieu to all the flashly Delights and Impertinent Cares of this Transitory World:
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