Fovrteen sermons preach'd in Lambeth Chapel before the most reverend father in God, Dr. William Sancroft late Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, in the years MDCLXXXVIII, MDCLXXXIX / by the learned Henry Wharton ... ; with an account of the authors life.
THese words (being part of the Gospel for this Day) • … o not only contain the Promise of that infinite and wonderful benefit, the completion of which we this Day comme• … orate;
THese words (being part of the Gospel for this Day) • … oh not only contain the Promise of that infinite and wondered benefit, the completion of which we this Day comme• … orate;
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A Mystery which was promis'd by Christ to his Apostles as the greatest of all Benefits, Which might alone supply the otherwise irreparable loss of his Presence,
A Mystery which was promised by christ to his Apostles as the greatest of all Benefits, Which might alone supply the otherwise irreparable loss of his Presence,
in which all Christians used to stand continually in time of Divine Service from Easter to Whitsunday, thereby testifying the impatient expectation wherewith they attended the Descent of the Holy Ghost as upon this Day.
in which all Christians used to stand continually in time of Divine Service from Easter to Whitsunday, thereby testifying the impatient expectation wherewith they attended the Descent of the Holy Ghost as upon this Day.
The declaration of this promise made in the words of my Text, was occasioned by the great anxiety which the Apostles expressed at the news of our Saviours departure;
The declaration of this promise made in the words of my Text, was occasioned by the great anxiety which the Apostles expressed At the news of our Saviors departure;
and their wonderful ignorance of the true nature and design of the Christian Religion, after so long and so excellent instruction from their Divine Master.
and their wondered ignorance of the true nature and Design of the Christian Religion, After so long and so excellent instruction from their Divine Master.
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The former is related in the end of the preceding Chapter, which therefore Christ endeavours to remove by a vehement exhortation to a steady Faith in the beginning of this.
The former is related in the end of the preceding Chapter, which Therefore christ endeavours to remove by a vehement exhortation to a steady Faith in the beginning of this.
Assuring them that his departure was for no other end than to prepare a place for their reception into those Mansions, of which they had been by him sufficiently inform'd.
Assuring them that his departure was for no other end than to prepare a place for their reception into those Mansions, of which they had been by him sufficiently informed.
Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not kno• … n me Philip? ver. 9. Thereupon declaring unto him what sufficient means he had already given them of knowing the Father;
Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not kno• … n me Philip? ver. 9. Thereupon declaring unto him what sufficient means he had already given them of knowing the Father;
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At this Judas Lebbaeus seems to be astonished, and in a passionate exclamation, which includeth somewhat of despair in it, saith unto him, ver. 22. Lord how is it that thou wilt manifest thy self unto us, and not unto the World!
At this Judas Lebbaeus seems to be astonished, and in a passionate exclamation, which includeth somewhat of despair in it, Says unto him, ver. 22. Lord how is it that thou wilt manifest thy self unto us, and not unto the World!
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as imagining this illustrious manifestation to be no other, than taking possession, in a solemn and magnificent manner, of that Glorious Worldly Kingdom, which himself with the other Apostles in vain expected to be founded by their Master.
as imagining this illustrious manifestation to be no other, than taking possession, in a solemn and magnificent manner, of that Glorious Worldly Kingdom, which himself with the other Apostles in vain expected to be founded by their Master.
Such strange mistakes, of which the meanest Christians would be ashamed in the present Constitution of the Church, might justly be admired to have proceeded from those, who were the familiar attendants of Christ through a Triennial Preaching, Acquainted with all his Discourses,
Such strange mistakes, of which the Meanest Christians would be ashamed in the present Constitution of the Church, might justly be admired to have proceeded from those, who were the familiar attendants of christ through a Triennial Preaching, Acquainted with all his Discourses,
These answers I have briefly given to your doubts and scruples, such as the shortness and necessity of the time would permit, which still remains to me to be spent in your company.
These answers I have briefly given to your doubts and scruples, such as the shortness and necessity of the time would permit, which still remains to me to be spent in your company.
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I had before sufficiently explained all these Mysteries to you, Provided your minds, by removal of all prejudices by ordinary endowments of right apprehension,
I had before sufficiently explained all these Mysteres to you, Provided your minds, by removal of all prejudices by ordinary endowments of right apprehension,
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and using due diligence, had been rightly disposed to receive them. But since you still continue ignorant of those great Truths, and infinitely mistake my Doctrine;
and using due diligence, had been rightly disposed to receive them. But since you still continue ignorant of those great Truths, and infinitely mistake my Doctrine;
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whom the Father at my Intercession, and for my sake will send unto you. He shall erect your drooping Spirits, and remove your grief by administring consolation to you:
whom the Father At my Intercession, and for my sake will send unto you. He shall erect your drooping Spirits, and remove your grief by administering consolation to you:
Which however, various is perfectly included, Either in the diverse significations of the word NONLATINALPHABET or Comforter, (which may be taken as an Advocate, a Monitor,
Which however, various is perfectly included, Either in the diverse significations of the word or Comforter, (which may be taken as an Advocate, a Monitor,
and bringing all things into their remembrance, whatsoever Christ had said unto them. At present I shall consider no more than the latter branch of the Third Point;
and bringing all things into their remembrance, whatsoever christ had said unto them. At present I shall Consider no more than the latter branch of the Third Point;
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or the design of the Gospel. Thirdly I shall draw some few conclusions from both. First then, the Causes and Reasons of this so long continued Ignorance of the Apostles.
or the Design of the Gospel. Thirdly I shall draw Some few conclusions from both. First then, the Causes and Reasons of this so long continued Ignorance of the Apostles.
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As 1. The Conformity of the Life and Actions of Christ, to the Prophesies of the Old Testament, was to the Jews the best and principal Argument of the Divinity of Christ, of his Divine Mission,
As 1. The Conformity of the Life and Actions of christ, to the prophecies of the Old Testament, was to the jews the best and principal Argument of the Divinity of christ, of his Divine Mission,
This appears from the nature of the Old Testament, and end of writing it, which taken in all its parts, is chiefly designed to point out the future Messias, by certain plain Notes and Indications, whereby he might easily be discover'd to the Jews.
This appears from the nature of the Old Testament, and end of writing it, which taken in all its parts, is chiefly designed to point out the future Messias, by certain plain Notes and Indications, whereby he might Easily be discovered to the jews.
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And some such extraordinary Actions were required to excite the Jews to a serious consideration of the Quality and Character of the Person who wrought them.
And Some such extraordinary Actions were required to excite the jews to a serious consideration of the Quality and Character of the Person who wrought them.
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If the Actions of Christ had been deficient in any one point of Conformity to the precedent Prophesies, it had been irrational as well as unlawful for the Jews to have admitted his Revelations,
If the Actions of christ had been deficient in any one point of Conformity to the precedent prophecies, it had been irrational as well as unlawful for the jews to have admitted his Revelations,
The first, while yet on Earth, constantly asserted his Divine Mission and Quality of Messias from the Scriptures of the Old Testament, which had Testified of him.
The First, while yet on Earth, constantly asserted his Divine Mission and Quality of Messias from the Scriptures of the Old Testament, which had Testified of him.
No other Method did he make use of to convince his Disciples walking to Emmaus, that all those Calamities, which had befallen his Person, ought necessarily to be inflicted on the Messias.
No other Method did he make use of to convince his Disciples walking to Emmaus, that all those Calamities, which had befallen his Person, ought necessarily to be inflicted on the Messias.
All those Glorious Miracles, of which themselves had been witnesses, proved unsuccessful; and could not secure their Faith from a shameful fluctuation.
All those Glorious Miracles, of which themselves had been Witnesses, proved unsuccessful; and could not secure their Faith from a shameful fluctuation.
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In vain do we hope that any other Arguments could convince the remaining Jews, who were less acquainted with the Holiness of his Life, and greatness of his Miracles.
In vain doe we hope that any other Arguments could convince the remaining jews, who were less acquainted with the Holiness of his Life, and greatness of his Miracles.
Not so much to be instructed in the Mysteries of the Christian Faith, or trained up in the necessary qualifications of Preachers, who might propagate the Gospel after the departure of their Master;
Not so much to be instructed in the Mysteres of the Christian Faith, or trained up in the necessary qualifications of Preachers, who might propagate the Gospel After the departure of their Master;
which they might afterwards Testifie to the World, and thereby convince Mankind, that they were intirely conformable to the Antient predictions of the Prophets.
which they might afterwards Testify to the World, and thereby convince Mankind, that they were entirely conformable to the Ancient predictions of the prophets.
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That the former could not be the end or intention of their accompanying Christ through the whole discharge of his Prophetick Office, appears plainly from their Ignorance, both of the Mysteries of Religion,
That the former could not be the end or intention of their accompanying christ through the Whole discharge of his Prophetic Office, appears plainly from their Ignorance, both of the Mysteres of Religion,
Yet can we not suppose, but that Christ obtain'd his chief aim, which he proposed to himself, in selecting certain Persons for the Companions of his Life.
Yet can we not suppose, but that christ obtained his chief aim, which he proposed to himself, in selecting certain Persons for the Sodales of his Life.
This end therefore could indeed be no other, than that which I have already assigned, of witnessing and publishing to the World the Actions of Christ, whose reasonableness and agreement to the predictions of the Mosaick Law, was to be judged and determined by every private Man.
This end Therefore could indeed be no other, than that which I have already assigned, of witnessing and publishing to the World the Actions of christ, whose reasonableness and agreement to the predictions of the Mosaic Law, was to be judged and determined by every private Man.
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For we no where find, that the Apostles, from the Authority of their Miracles, which were not inferiour to those of Christ himself, pretended to set up themselves for infallible Judges,
For we no where find, that the Apostles, from the authority of their Miracles, which were not inferior to those of christ himself, pretended to Set up themselves for infallible Judges,
and following the example of their Master, chose rather to convince their judgment with Arguments, whose attention they had before excited by Miracles.
and following the Exampl of their Master, chosen rather to convince their judgement with Arguments, whose attention they had before excited by Miracles.
Whose Prophecies they demonstrated to have plainly soretold and described the Actions and Sufferings of Christ, of which Actions themselves were witnesses.
Whose Prophecies they demonstrated to have plainly soretold and described the Actions and Sufferings of christ, of which Actions themselves were Witnesses.
His Sermon in the following Chapter, proceeds from the same Foundation. And St. Stephen in the VII. Chap. St. Paul in the XIII. use no other Argument, when Disputing against the Jews.
His Sermon in the following Chapter, proceeds from the same Foundation. And Saint Stephen in the VII. Chap. Saint Paul in the XIII. use no other Argument, when Disputing against the jews.
From a clear Interpretation of the Prophecies in Scripture, concerning the Messias, Philip convinced the Eunuch, who was a Jewish Proselyte, of the Divinity of Christ, Acts VIII. and Acts XVIII. Apollos is said to have mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the Scriptures, that Jesus was Christ.
From a clear Interpretation of the Prophecies in Scripture, Concerning the Messias, Philip convinced the Eunuch, who was a Jewish Proselyte, of the Divinity of christ, Acts VIII. and Acts XVIII. Apollos is said to have mightily convinced the jews, and that publicly, showing by the Scriptures, that jesus was christ.
St. Paul pleading before King Agrippa, endeavoured before all things, to prove that he stood there to be judged for the hope of the Promise made by God unto the Fathers, Acts XXVI. 6. And ver. 27. appealed to the Prophets,
Saint Paul pleading before King Agrippa, endeavoured before all things, to prove that he stood there to be judged for the hope of the Promise made by God unto the Father's, Acts XXVI. 6. And ver. 27. appealed to the prophets,
which being received from them, might then by every private Man be examined and compared with the Antient predictions of the Prophets, concerning the Messias.
which being received from them, might then by every private Man be examined and compared with the Ancient predictions of the prophets, Concerning the Messias.
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And accordingly we find not our Saviour in all his private Discourses and Instructions to his Apostles, professedly explaining the Scriptures to them, before his Resurrection.
And accordingly we find not our Saviour in all his private Discourses and Instructions to his Apostles, professedly explaining the Scriptures to them, before his Resurrection.
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but seldom inculcated the consideration of those Prophesies, which might bring them to a right apprehension of the nature and design of his coming into the World.
but seldom inculcated the consideration of those prophecies, which might bring them to a right apprehension of the nature and Design of his coming into the World.
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Or if at any time he mentioned and explained such Prophesies to them, it was only by way of proposal, without any such extraordinary illumination of mind,
Or if At any time he mentioned and explained such prophecies to them, it was only by Way of proposal, without any such extraordinary illumination of mind,
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and false preconceived Opinions concerning the Messias. But if the Apostles received no extraordinary Instructions of the Holy Scripture from their Master,
and false preconceived Opinions Concerning the Messias. But if the Apostles received no extraordinary Instructions of the Holy Scripture from their Master,
And at that time, in the Jewish Church, by an i• … tollerable corruption of Discipline, the common People were by their Doctors and Teachers Studiously deprived of the means of an exact and accurate knowledge of Scripture.
And At that time, in the Jewish Church, by an i• … tolerable corruption of Discipline, the Common People were by their Doctors and Teachers Studiously deprived of the means of an exact and accurate knowledge of Scripture.
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by amplifying the difficulty of their undertaking, the obscurity of those Oracles, and rashness of inquiring into those sacred Mysteries with unwashen Hands, that is,
by amplifying the difficulty of their undertaking, the obscurity of those Oracles, and rashness of inquiring into those sacred Mysteres with unwashen Hands, that is,
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as themselves explained it, without a tedious preparation of Learning and Education. By these arguments the Scribes and Pharisees had engrossed the Study of Scripture to themselves;
as themselves explained it, without a tedious preparation of Learning and Education. By these Arguments the Scribes and Pharisees had engrossed the Study of Scripture to themselves;
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Upon account of this Ignorance in the common people, the Scribes and Pharisees, in the VI. St. John. ver. 39. pretended that they were no competent Judges of the true Messias, who could be known no otherwise than from Scripture.
Upon account of this Ignorance in the Common people, the Scribes and Pharisees, in the VI. Saint John. ver. 39. pretended that they were no competent Judges of the true Messias, who could be known no otherwise than from Scripture.
it must needs follow, that the Apostles, before the reception of that extraordinary knowledge, were ignorant of the Mysteries and Designs of their Masters Mission.
it must needs follow, that the Apostles, before the reception of that extraordinary knowledge, were ignorant of the Mysteres and Designs of their Masters Mission.
And accordingly if we look into the History of the Gospel, we shall find their ignorance of Scripture to be assigned as the chief cause of their mistakes in all other points.
And accordingly if we look into the History of the Gospel, we shall find their ignorance of Scripture to be assigned as the chief cause of their mistakes in all other points.
Again S. John XII. 16. These things understood not his Disciples at the first, but when Jesus was glorified, (that is after his Ascension) Then remembred they that these things were written of him,
Again S. John XII. 16. These things understood not his Disciples At the First, but when jesus was glorified, (that is After his Ascension) Then remembered they that these things were written of him,
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Here the promise made in the Text is fully accomplished by a twofold Operation of the Holy Ghost, the one recalling into the remembrance of the Apostles, the Actions and Sufferings of Christ, of which they had been witnesses in his Life time, the other clearly proposing to them the intire conformity between those Actions and the precedent Prophesies which were written of him.
Here the promise made in the Text is Fully accomplished by a twofold Operation of the Holy Ghost, the one recalling into the remembrance of the Apostles, the Actions and Sufferings of christ, of which they had been Witnesses in his Life time, the other clearly proposing to them the entire conformity between those Actions and the precedent prophecies which were written of him.
In like manner our Saviour reproving the Disciples of Emmaus for their amazement and despair of their Masters Resurrection, upbraids to them their Ignorance of Scripture:
In like manner our Saviour reproving the Disciples of Emmaus for their amazement and despair of their Masters Resurrection, upbraids to them their Ignorance of Scripture:
but to the fictions of their own Brains, and thereby were hindred from understanding the necessity of Christs Suffering these things, and entring into his glory.
but to the fictions of their own Brains, and thereby were hindered from understanding the necessity of Christ Suffering these things, and entering into his glory.
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The Jews had ever, even from the time of Moses, lived in expectation of a glorious Messias, who should be the Author of the most Illustrious benefits to their Nation, rescue them from their afflictions,
The jews had ever, even from the time of Moses, lived in expectation of a glorious Messias, who should be the Author of the most Illustrious benefits to their nation, rescue them from their afflictions,
But then by false Interpretations of the Antient Prophesies, the Doctors of the Jewish Law, had long before the coming of our Saviour, entertain'd and propagated mean and unworthy thoughts of the Messias.
But then by false Interpretations of the Ancient prophecies, the Doctors of the Jewish Law, had long before the coming of our Saviour, entertained and propagated mean and unworthy thoughts of the Messias.
These fond conceits were now entertained by the whole Jewish Nation, and tenaciously maintained by the Apostles, who all along believed indeed their Master to be the true and great Messias,
These found conceits were now entertained by the Whole Jewish nation, and tenaciously maintained by the Apostles, who all along believed indeed their Master to be the true and great Messias,
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The want of this external Pomp, and appearance in a State of such extraordinary humility, totally hindred his Brethren, that is, his Kindred from believing on him,
The want of this external Pomp, and appearance in a State of such extraordinary humility, totally hindered his Brothers, that is, his Kindred from believing on him,
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as is expressed St. John VII. 5. and could not divert the Apostles, who believed him to be the Messias, from nourishing vain hopes of a future greatness in this World.
as is expressed Saint John VII. 5. and could not divert the Apostles, who believed him to be the Messias, from nourishing vain hope's of a future greatness in this World.
Insomuch as immediately after Christ had foretold them, in the X. of St. Mark, that he should be betrayed, delivered to the Gentiles, Buffeted, Scourged and Crucified;
Insomuch as immediately After christ had foretold them, in the X. of Saint Mark, that he should be betrayed, Delivered to the Gentiles, Buffeted, Scourged and crucified;
the two Sons of Zebedee, not discouraged by all these calamities, which they imagined to be the entrance into a greater Temporal glory, requested of him, That One might fit on his right hand, the other on his left, in his Kingdom.
the two Sons of Zebedee, not discouraged by all these calamities, which they imagined to be the Entrance into a greater Temporal glory, requested of him, That One might fit on his right hand, the other on his left, in his Kingdom.
and precedent admonitions of it, which might justly have refuted and defeated their foolish expectations, began to suspect this was not the true Messias,
and precedent admonitions of it, which might justly have refuted and defeated their foolish Expectations, began to suspect this was not the true Messias,
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since he had not brought the hoped for external redemption to the Jews. We trusted that it had been He, which should have redeemed Israel; but those hopes are vanished;
since he had not brought the hoped for external redemption to the jews. We trusted that it had been He, which should have redeemed Israel; but those hope's Are vanished;
Since then the Apostles continued to retain these prejudices & preconceived Errors, and were thereby hindred from conceiving the spirituality of Christs Kingdom, which is the first and greatest principle of the Christian Religion;
Since then the Apostles continued to retain these prejudices & preconceived Errors, and were thereby hindered from conceiving the spirituality of Christ Kingdom, which is the First and greatest principle of the Christian Religion;
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These therefore I leave to be revealed by the Holy Ghost, whom I shall send unto you, who by an extraordinary operation assisting your understanding, will prepare it for a ready reception of all those Truths.
These Therefore I leave to be revealed by the Holy Ghost, whom I shall send unto you, who by an extraordinary operation assisting your understanding, will prepare it for a ready reception of all those Truths.
A Third reason of this Ignorance of the Apostles, at that time, when our Saviour spoke these words of my Text to them, may be, that the greatest and most Illustrious Actions of our Saviours Life, the Mysteries of which created in them the greatest perplexity, remained yet to be performed.
A Third reason of this Ignorance of the Apostles, At that time, when our Saviour spoke these words of my Text to them, may be, that the greatest and most Illustrious Actions of our Saviors Life, the Mysteres of which created in them the greatest perplexity, remained yet to be performed.
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but afterwards the real performance of them awakened their attention, and gave them occasion to reflect more seriously upon the reasons of these things.
but afterwards the real performance of them awakened their attention, and gave them occasion to reflect more seriously upon the Reasons of these things.
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Not to say that the Resurrection being the far greatest and most Illustrious Miracle, might reasonably be supposed to have produced a greater effect upon their minds, than any precedent Action.
Not to say that the Resurrection being the Far greatest and most Illustrious Miracle, might reasonably be supposed to have produced a greater Effect upon their minds, than any precedent Actium.
And how the subsequent performance of Actions and Mysteries foretold by Christ, contributed in the Apostles to a right understanding of the predictions and Mysteries themselves, appears from the whole History of the Gospel, more especially from those two passages, which I before produced, John II. 22. When therefore he was risen from the dead, his Disciples remembred that he had said this unto them,
And how the subsequent performance of Actions and Mysteres foretold by christ, contributed in the Apostles to a right understanding of the predictions and Mysteres themselves, appears from the Whole History of the Gospel, more especially from those two passages, which I before produced, John II 22. When Therefore he was risen from the dead, his Disciples remembered that he had said this unto them,
When ye have lift up the Son of Man, then shall ye know, that I am He. And this in some measure mitigates and excuseth the present ignorance of the Apostles, that they had not yet seen the completion of the last and greatest Acts of Christ, particularly his Resurrection.
When you have lift up the Son of Man, then shall you know, that I am He. And this in Some measure mitigates and excuseth the present ignorance of the Apostles, that they had not yet seen the completion of the last and greatest Acts of christ, particularly his Resurrection.
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Of these Gifts, none of the least was a due preparation of Will, and penetration of Judgment, to conceive rightly the sence and meaning of all Divine Revelations and Mysteries.
Of these Gifts, none of the least was a due preparation of Will, and penetration of Judgement, to conceive rightly the sense and meaning of all Divine Revelations and Mysteres.
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That the want of this extraordinary assistance of the Holy Ghost, was a main cause of their Ignorance, is plainly insinuated by all those Texts, wherein Christ promiseth to the Apostles the Mission of the Holy Spirit to dispel their Ignorance,
That the want of this extraordinary assistance of the Holy Ghost, was a main cause of their Ignorance, is plainly insinuated by all those Texts, wherein christ promises to the Apostles the Mission of the Holy Spirit to dispel their Ignorance,
and enlighten their understandings, as in the words of the Text, and John XV. 26. But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father,
and enlighten their understandings, as in the words of the Text, and John XV. 26. But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father,
The ordinary assistance of the Divine Spirit, had indeed all along accompanyed the Apostles, which had been abundantly sufficient (when added to the Motives of Faith,
The ordinary assistance of the Divine Spirit, had indeed all along accompanied the Apostles, which had been abundantly sufficient (when added to the Motives of Faith,
For the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because Jesus was not yet glorified. St. John VII. 39. These were the principal causes of that Ignorance of the Apostles, which we proposed to inquire into;
For the Holy Ghost was not yet given; Because jesus was not yet glorified. Saint John VII. 39. These were the principal Causes of that Ignorance of the Apostles, which we proposed to inquire into;
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as we before explained it, which disabled them from considering the consequence of his Miracles, For their heart was hardned, Mark VI. 52. by reason of which, They understood none of these things, (his Passion and Resurrection) and this saying was hid from them,
as we before explained it, which disabled them from considering the consequence of his Miracles, For their heart was hardened, Mark VI. 52. by reason of which, They understood none of these things, (his Passion and Resurrection) and this saying was hid from them,
neither knew they the things that were spoken, Luc. XVIII. 34. which caused the words of the women, relating to the Resurrection of Christ, to seem to them as idle Tales, and incredible Fables, Luc. XXIV. 11. and the indignation of which drew from Christ that sharp Exprobration, O ye of little faith, Matt• … VIII. 26. That this Ignorance ought not in the least to surprize us, or induce us to entertain any thoughts prejudicial to Christianity it self, appears from the Reasons, which I have already assigned to it;
neither knew they the things that were spoken, Luke XVIII. 34. which caused the words of the women, relating to the Resurrection of christ, to seem to them as idle Tales, and incredible Fables, Luke XXIV. 11. and the Indignation of which drew from christ that sharp Exprobration, Oh you of little faith, Matt• … VIII. 26. That this Ignorance ought not in the least to surprise us, or induce us to entertain any thoughts prejudicial to Christianity it self, appears from the Reasons, which I have already assigned to it;
and perfectly informing their Understandings, until such Information, not being possible to be obtained by the ordinary methods of Instruction, should become absolutely necessary to the being of the Church.
and perfectly informing their Understandings, until such Information, not being possible to be obtained by the ordinary methods of Instruction, should become absolutely necessary to the being of the Church.
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However, fully to evince this matter, and clear all remaining doubts, I will consider all the possible methods of perfectly instructing the Apostles before the Ascension of Christ,
However, Fully to evince this matter, and clear all remaining doubts, I will Consider all the possible methods of perfectly instructing the Apostles before the Ascension of christ,
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First, God by his Almighty power might have over-ruled their understanding, and without expecting the assent of the Will, violently imprinted a perfect knowledge of his Revelations in it,
First, God by his Almighty power might have overruled their understanding, and without expecting the assent of the Will, violently imprinted a perfect knowledge of his Revelations in it,
But nothing can be imagined more injurious to the honour of God, than a proceeding of this kind, to prepare the way for Religion, by violating those Priviledges of reasoning and free will, which he at first conferred on them;
But nothing can be imagined more injurious to the honour of God, than a proceeding of this kind, to prepare the Way for Religion, by violating those Privileges of reasoning and free will, which he At First conferred on them;
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which were in truth to make Mankind happy by destroying their Nature. Secondly, our Saviour having already abundantly convinced the Apostles of the Divinity of his Mission, and consequently of his Infallibity;
which were in truth to make Mankind happy by destroying their Nature. Secondly, our Saviour having already abundantly convinced the Apostles of the Divinity of his Mission, and consequently of his Infallibility;
but this also was irrational in it self, and consequently unworthy of the Divine Wisdom, and might justly have been esteemed unsatisfactory by the Apostles.
but this also was irrational in it self, and consequently unworthy of the Divine Wisdom, and might justly have been esteemed unsatisfactory by the Apostles.
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For as they were fully convinced, that our Saviour was a Divine Person, so were they no less, that all the precedent Revelations were delivered by inspired men,
For as they were Fully convinced, that our Saviour was a Divine Person, so were they no less, that all the precedent Revelations were Delivered by inspired men,
Nay, to a full and unexceptionable Proof of the truth of his Revelations, it was not only necessary that no repugnance between them and the predictions of the Old Testament were discovered;
Nay, to a full and unexceptionable Proof of the truth of his Revelations, it was not only necessary that no repugnance between them and the predictions of the Old Testament were discovered;
and perfect agreement of Life, Actions and Doctrine to the precedent Predictions and Revelations, and consequently could not be evidently distinguished, without the concurrence of both those Proofs.
and perfect agreement of Life, Actions and Doctrine to the precedent Predictions and Revelations, and consequently could not be evidently distinguished, without the concurrence of both those Proofs.
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And indeed such an arbitrary Command of a blind Assent, to any Revelations confirmed by Miracles, without a previous Examination of the truth of them, is so absurd,
And indeed such an arbitrary Command of a blind Assent, to any Revelations confirmed by Miracles, without a previous Examination of the truth of them, is so absurd,
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I mean not hereby that any truths whatsoever can have a greater certainty, than those which are revealed by God, supposing them to have been indeed revealed;
I mean not hereby that any truths whatsoever can have a greater certainty, than those which Are revealed by God, supposing them to have been indeed revealed;
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For this was required in the Apostles for no other cause, than that they might thereby be inabled to teach the Doctrines of our Saviour to the whole world,
For this was required in the Apostles for no other cause, than that they might thereby be enabled to teach the Doctrines of our Saviour to the Whole world,
to the suspicion of which the Christian Religion would ever have been subjected, if they had not been indued with such clearness of apprehension concerning every Point of it,
to the suspicion of which the Christian Religion would ever have been subjected, if they had not been endued with such clearness of apprehension Concerning every Point of it,
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and attended by such an extraordinary assistance, as might secure them from all possible danger of mistaking the Sense of that Doctrine, which they were to deliver to the rest of Mankind.
and attended by such an extraordinary assistance, as might secure them from all possible danger of mistaking the Sense of that Doctrine, which they were to deliver to the rest of Mankind.
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To create this clear apprehension in the Apostles, and convey down this assistance to them, was the chief intention of sending the Holy Ghost as upon this day,
To create this clear apprehension in the Apostles, and convey down this assistance to them, was the chief intention of sending the Holy Ghost as upon this day,
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it manifestly follows, that an exact and infallible knowledge of the Mysteries of the Christian Religion, was not absolutely necessary to the Apostles before that time.
it manifestly follows, that an exact and infallible knowledge of the Mysteres of the Christian Religion, was not absolutely necessary to the Apostles before that time.
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whose Office before the Ascension of our Saviour consisted, as we before observed, in taking notice of the Actions, Sufferings, and Miracles of Christ;
whose Office before the Ascension of our Saviour consisted, as we before observed, in taking notice of the Actions, Sufferings, and Miracles of christ;
although the Apostles had perfectly understood all the Doctrine of our Saviour before his Ascension. For however, they might then sufficiently understand it;
although the Apostles had perfectly understood all the Doctrine of our Saviour before his Ascension. For however, they might then sufficiently understand it;
nothing less than a perpetual extraordinary assistance of the Holy Ghost, could infallibly secure them from all future Errour, in delivering it to others;
nothing less than a perpetual extraordinary assistance of the Holy Ghost, could infallibly secure them from all future Error, in delivering it to Others;
if after the sight of his Miracles, the Enjoyment of a triennial Conversation, and the constant hearing of his Divine Discourses, they continued ignorant of the true Spirit, and Nature of Christianity;
if After the sighed of his Miracles, the Enjoyment of a triennial Conversation, and the constant hearing of his Divine Discourses, they continued ignorant of the true Spirit, and Nature of Christianity;
It is indeed the peculiar Excellency and Glory of the Christian Religion, that its admirable simplicity hath fited it to the Understandings and Capacity of all men;
It is indeed the peculiar Excellency and Glory of the Christian Religion, that its admirable simplicity hath fited it to the Understandings and Capacity of all men;
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Some Conditions are also necessary on our side, that we diligently search the Truth, examine the Scriptures, hearken to the instruction of our Pastors, carefully weigh the Reasons of things, and bring a mind ready disposed to assent to any Truths, which shall evidently appear to us;
some Conditions Are also necessary on our side, that we diligently search the Truth, examine the Scriptures, harken to the instruction of our Pastors, carefully weigh the Reasons of things, and bring a mind ready disposed to assent to any Truths, which shall evidently appear to us;
although having the Happiness to be brought up in a Christian and Orthodox Church, we suck in true Notions of the Christian Religion in general, even from our Infancy:
although having the Happiness to be brought up in a Christian and Orthodox Church, we suck in true Notions of the Christian Religion in general, even from our Infancy:
These not only defeat the Benefit of that assistance of the Holy Ghost, in the Inquisition of truth, which God hath promised to all well disposed Persons, who rightly ask it of him;
These not only defeat the Benefit of that assistance of the Holy Ghost, in the Inquisition of truth, which God hath promised to all well disposed Persons, who rightly ask it of him;
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if we consider, that God had indeed provided an effectual remedy for all the mistakes of the Apostles, by the plentiful Effusion of the Holy Ghost upon them;
if we Consider, that God had indeed provided an effectual remedy for all the mistakes of the Apostles, by the plentiful Effusion of the Holy Ghost upon them;
but hath left us to the ordinary Emanations, and Assistance of the Divine Spirit; which will lead us into all necessary Truths, if our own Endeavours be not wanting:
but hath left us to the ordinary Emanations, and Assistance of the Divine Spirit; which will led us into all necessary Truths, if our own Endeavours be not wanting:
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II. The Sense of this great and inestimable Benefit conferred this day upon the Apostles, and then upon the whole Church, and our selves in particular;
II The Sense of this great and inestimable Benefit conferred this day upon the Apostles, and then upon the Whole Church, and our selves in particular;
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ought to excite us to the utmost gratitude, and engage us to endeavour not to render our selves unworthy of it, at least, not permit our selves to be ungrateful for it.
ought to excite us to the utmost gratitude, and engage us to endeavour not to render our selves unworthy of it, At least, not permit our selves to be ungrateful for it.
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but abundantly provided for the necessity and convenience of it, by sending the third Person of the ever Blessed Trinity, who might actuate and direct it;
but abundantly provided for the necessity and convenience of it, by sending the third Person of the ever Blessed Trinity, who might actuate and Direct it;
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By this they were inabled to convey down to us infallibly the Christian Religion; and found a Church, of which to be Members we esteem our greatest Happiness.
By this they were enabled to convey down to us infallibly the Christian Religion; and found a Church, of which to be Members we esteem our greatest Happiness.
By this we are excited to vertue and the practice of our Duty, are assisted in the search of Truth, are comforted in Afflictions, and upheld in Dangers.
By this we Are excited to virtue and the practice of our Duty, Are assisted in the search of Truth, Are comforted in Afflictions, and upheld in Dangers.
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Lastly, as we are obliged to admire, and celebrate the infinite Goodness of God, in bestowing upon the Church the diffusive Presence of the Holy Ghost, by his Mission as upon this Day;
Lastly, as we Are obliged to admire, and celebrate the infinite goodness of God, in bestowing upon the Church the diffusive Presence of the Holy Ghost, by his Mission as upon this Day;
but also derives down upon all worthy Communicants, as far as is necessary to them, the same Gifts and Graces, which the first Descent of it procured to the Apostles.
but also derives down upon all worthy Communicants, as Far as is necessary to them, the same Gifts and Graces, which the First Descent of it procured to the Apostles.
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By this means we may not only commemorate, but act anew, and experience in our selves all the Glories of this day, by receiving into our Souls a plentiful Effusion of the same Spirit.
By this means we may not only commemorate, but act anew, and experience in our selves all the Glories of this day, by receiving into our Souls a plentiful Effusion of the same Spirit.
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but also set us a most perfect Example of Holiness, and universal Righteousness in the whole Conduct of his Life, therein exceeding all other Lawgivers, whether Divine or Humane;
but also Set us a most perfect Exampl of Holiness, and universal Righteousness in the Whole Conduct of his Life, therein exceeding all other Lawgivers, whither Divine or Humane;
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Even Moses, who had this Testimony from God, that he was faithful in all his House, did not always preserve inviolate that intire reliance on the Divine Power, which he so earnestly,
Even Moses, who had this Testimony from God, that he was faithful in all his House, did not always preserve inviolate that entire reliance on the Divine Power, which he so earnestly,
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As for other Lawgivers, whose Pretences to Revelation were either none or feigned, they were little sollicitous to recommend the Practice of their Laws by their example;
As for other Lawgivers, whose Pretences to Revelation were either none or feigned, they were little solicitous to recommend the Practice of their Laws by their Exampl;
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It is the peculiar advantage of the Christian Religion, that all the Precepts of it were exactly performed in the person of its Founder, who gave us not only a Rule,
It is the peculiar advantage of the Christian Religion, that all the Precepts of it were exactly performed in the person of its Founder, who gave us not only a Rule,
For, I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you, Joh. XIII. 15. For it is not sufficient for us his Disciples, to admire the Greatness, and Excellency of his example;
For, I have given you an Exampl, that you should do as I have done to you, John XIII. 15. For it is not sufficient for us his Disciples, to admire the Greatness, and Excellency of his Exampl;
II. That it was the best and most compleat Example, which could be proposed to us. III. I will produce some Arguments inducing us to a careful Imitation of this Example. I.
II That it was the best and most complete Exampl, which could be proposed to us. III. I will produce Some Arguments inducing us to a careful Imitation of this Exampl. I.
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1. It appears from the whole Sequel, and design of the four Gospels: One great part of which is taken up in relating those Actions of our Saviour, which serve only to demonstrate his admirable Vertue and Holiness.
1. It appears from the Whole Sequel, and Design of the four Gospels: One great part of which is taken up in relating those Actions of our Saviour, which serve only to demonstrate his admirable Virtue and Holiness.
In the whole Conduct of our Saviour, and the History of it, contained in the Gospels, we may chiefly observe four Kinds of Matters, which the Holy Ghost hath thought fit to convey to us, by the writing of inspired Persons: his Miracles;
In the Whole Conduct of our Saviour, and the History of it, contained in the Gospels, we may chiefly observe four Kinds of Matters, which the Holy Ghost hath Thought fit to convey to us, by the writing of inspired Persons: his Miracles;
the Conformity of his Life, Death, and all the Circumstances of them, to the antient preceding Prophesies concerning the Messias; his Doctrines; and his Actions.
the Conformity of his Life, Death, and all the circumstances of them, to the ancient preceding prophecies Concerning the Messias; his Doctrines; and his Actions.
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By his Miracles, and the Conformity of his Life to the antient Prophesies of the Messias, he abundantly proved himself to be a Divine Person, the Son of God,
By his Miracles, and the Conformity of his Life to the ancient prophecies of the Messias, he abundantly proved himself to be a Divine Person, the Son of God,
It manifestly appears to have been the design of each Evangelist apart to deliver a compleat System of all things necessary to be known and done by all Christians;
It manifestly appears to have been the Design of each Evangelist apart to deliver a complete System of all things necessary to be known and done by all Christians;
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a plain Argument, that the Holy Ghost which directed those sacred Pen-men, and whose infallible Wisdom doth nothing in vain, thought nothing more necessary than it to the knowledge of all Christians.
a plain Argument, that the Holy Ghost which directed those sacred Penmen, and whose infallible Wisdom does nothing in vain, Thought nothing more necessary than it to the knowledge of all Christians.
Our Saviour after he had performed that stupendious Act of Humility, in washing his Disciples feet, (John XIII.) tells them (ver. 15.) For, I have given you an example, that ye should do,
Our Saviour After he had performed that stupendious Act of Humility, in washing his Disciples feet, (John XIII.) tells them (ver. 15.) For, I have given you an Exampl, that you should do,
This they urge upon all occasions, and with this they recommend their Precepts and Counsels. Particularly St Peter (1 Pet. II.) exhorting all Christians to Patience under Sufferings,
This they urge upon all occasions, and with this they recommend their Precepts and Counsels. Particularly Saint Peter (1 Pet. II) exhorting all Christians to Patience under Sufferings,
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otherwise he could never have inferred from those words, that it was an Obligation incumbent upon all Christians, to be patient under Sufferings and Adversities;
otherwise he could never have inferred from those words, that it was an Obligation incumbent upon all Christians, to be patient under Sufferings and Adversities;
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and being accounted Members of his Body can perswade us, we have on all sides abundant Reason to apply our selves to the serious Imitation of his most holy Example.
and being accounted Members of his Body can persuade us, we have on all sides abundant Reason to apply our selves to the serious Imitation of his most holy Exampl.
3. That the Example of the Blessed Jesus was intended for our Direction, may be gathered from the manner of his triennial Preaching before his Passion.
3. That the Exampl of the Blessed jesus was intended for our Direction, may be gathered from the manner of his triennial Preaching before his Passion.
after his Resurrection being testified to the World by his Apostles and Disciples, the Eye witnesses of his Life and Actions, might convince Mankind, that he was in all Respects a Divine Person,
After his Resurrection being testified to the World by his Apostles and Disciples, the Eye Witnesses of his Life and Actions, might convince Mankind, that he was in all Respects a Divine Person,
That this, not the clear Revelation of the Mysteries of Faith, was the grand Design of his triennial Ministry, may be concluded from the gross Ignorance of the Apostles concerning those things, not only during that time, but even after his Resurrection:
That this, not the clear Revelation of the Mysteres of Faith, was the grand Design of his triennial Ministry, may be concluded from the gross Ignorance of the Apostles Concerning those things, not only during that time, but even After his Resurrection:
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Now if the compleat instruction of his Disciples, had been the chief design of our Saviour while on Earth, we cannot without Injury to his infinite Wisdom imagine, that he should so far fall short of his aim,
Now if the complete instruction of his Disciples, had been the chief Design of our Saviour while on Earth, we cannot without Injury to his infinite Wisdom imagine, that he should so Far fallen short of his aim,
than to give abundant Proof of his Divine Mission by Miracles, and the Completion of the antient Prophesies, to finish the great work of our Redemption upon the Cross,
than to give abundant Proof of his Divine Mission by Miracles, and the Completion of the ancient prophecies, to finish the great work of our Redemption upon the Cross,
before all things, this Qualification in the Person to be ohosen, (Acts I. 21.) That he should be one of those which had accompanied with them, all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among them.
before all things, this Qualification in the Person to be ohosen, (Acts I. 21.) That he should be one of those which had accompanied with them, all the time that the Lord jesus went in and out among them.
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Lastly, the Truth of this, is manifest from the Consideration of the manner, and quality of our Saviours Conduct, which was peculiarly adapted to the nature and condition of Mankind,
Lastly, the Truth of this, is manifest from the Consideration of the manner, and quality of our Saviors Conduct, which was peculiarly adapted to the nature and condition of Mankind,
and by the Greatness of them d• … ter them from Imitation. His Deportment was grave, and composed: his Piety plain, and unaffected: his Devotion, sober and rational.
and by the Greatness of them d• … ter them from Imitation. His Deportment was grave, and composed: his Piety plain, and unaffected: his Devotion, Sobrium and rational.
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And therefore our Saviour, who wanted no such Recommendation (his Divine Mission being abundantly testified by his Miracles) and whose Life was to be the standing Rule of Piety and Vertue to all Ages;
And Therefore our Saviour, who wanted no such Recommendation (his Divine Mission being abundantly testified by his Miracles) and whose Life was to be the standing Rule of Piety and Virtue to all Ages;
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exercised no such wonderful Austerities, but gave us a more easie and natural Example, which might not surpass the common reach of Mankind; adapted it to our Imitation;
exercised no such wondered Austerities, but gave us a more easy and natural Exampl, which might not surpass the Common reach of Mankind; adapted it to our Imitation;
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First, To propose the Example of our Saviour, as an Object of imitation to all Christians, was an excellent means to allure them to the practice of their Duty,
First, To propose the Exampl of our Saviour, as an Object of imitation to all Christians, was an excellent means to allure them to the practice of their Duty,
If this natural inclination of Mankind be directed in the right Channel, nothing tends more effectually to promote the great Ends of Piety and Holiness among men.
If this natural inclination of Mankind be directed in the right Channel, nothing tends more effectually to promote the great Ends of Piety and Holiness among men.
Thus we find in the History of the Old Testament, that Religion constantly flourished or decayed among the Jews, according to the disposition and example of their Princes.
Thus we find in the History of the Old Testament, that Religion constantly flourished or decayed among the jews, according to the disposition and Exampl of their Princes.
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Ahab's Example introduced among the ten Tribes so universal an Idolatry, that he left but Seven thousand men in Israel, who bowed not their knees to Baal.
Ahab's Exampl introduced among the ten Tribes so universal an Idolatry, that he left but Seven thousand men in Israel, who bowed not their knees to Baal.
And in what better manner can we express our gratitude to our Redeemer, than by a perfect Conformity to his Life and Actions? If the hopes of obtaining the same Happiness can move us;
And in what better manner can we express our gratitude to our Redeemer, than by a perfect Conformity to his Life and Actions? If the hope's of obtaining the same Happiness can move us;
our Saviour hath proposed a reward of the same Nature, a Mansion in the same place of Glory with himself, to all who labour to attain it by the exercise of the same Vertues.
our Saviour hath proposed a reward of the same Nature, a Mansion in the same place of Glory with himself, to all who labour to attain it by the exercise of the same Virtues.
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How wisely therefore hath God given to us Christians, the most perfect and infallible Example of our Saviour Christ, which might secure our obedience to him:
How wisely Therefore hath God given to us Christians, the most perfect and infallible Exampl of our Saviour christ, which might secure our Obedience to him:
A studious Care of imitating the Actions, and Graces of the Blessed Jesus, would above all other Remedies, have obstructed the entrance of Superstitions and, corrupt Opinions;
A studious Care of imitating the Actions, and Graces of the Blessed jesus, would above all other Remedies, have obstructed the Entrance of Superstitions and, corrupt Opinions;
This debased the Doctrines, and corrupted the Devotions of Christians, betraying them into gross Superstitions, especially in the latter Ages of the Church;
This debased the Doctrines, and corrupted the Devotions of Christians, betraying them into gross Superstitions, especially in the latter Ages of the Church;
when many persons obtained the repute of Saints, who were remarkable for nothing else than exorbitant Austerities, antick Devotions, and irrational Practices:
when many Persons obtained the repute of Saints, who were remarkable for nothing Else than exorbitant Austerities, antic Devotions, and irrational Practices:
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had not our Saviour by his own Example confuted that Opinion, and taught them, that the most exalted knowledge was not sufficient without a correspondent Vertue.
had not our Saviour by his own Exampl confuted that Opinion, and taught them, that the most exalted knowledge was not sufficient without a correspondent Virtue.
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If we view the state of the World at that time in which Christ published his Revelation, we shall find nothing to have been more necessary to his design than this method.
If we view the state of the World At that time in which christ published his Revelation, we shall find nothing to have been more necessary to his Design than this method.
fondly imagining, that the defect of that would be abundantly supplied by the merits of their Descent from Abraham. So prone is Mankind to this fatal Error, which flatters their ease,
fondly imagining, that the defect of that would be abundantly supplied by the merits of their Descent from Abraham. So prove is Mankind to this fatal Error, which flatters their ease,
This our Saviour therefore unanswerably confuted by his own Practice, giving us thereby to understand, that his Religion was designed no less to reform the Wills,
This our Saviour Therefore unanswerably confuted by his own Practice, giving us thereby to understand, that his Religion was designed no less to reform the Wills,
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Our Saviour more than once assureth us, That he came not to destroy, but to fulfil the Law, which since it cannot be understood of the Mosaick, must necessarily of the Moral Law.
Our Saviour more than once assureth us, That he Come not to destroy, but to fulfil the Law, which since it cannot be understood of the Mosaic, must necessarily of the Moral Law.
But to represent this Matter more fully to you, I will consider the Exemplary Holiness of our Saviour, in some of the more illustrious Branches of our Duty to God, our Selves, and the rest of Mankind.
But to represent this Matter more Fully to you, I will Consider the Exemplary Holiness of our Saviour, in Some of the more illustrious Branches of our Duty to God, our Selves, and the rest of Mankind.
First then, in relation to God, to whom, as partaking of the humane Nature, he owed the same Subjection that we do, his Piety and Devotion was remarkable.
First then, in Relation to God, to whom, as partaking of the humane Nature, he owed the same Subjection that we do, his Piety and Devotion was remarkable.
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(Mark I. 35.) And more than once spending whole Nights in Prayer, thereby teaching us, that we ought to Dedicate sometime daily to the private Devotions of the Closet, where we may converse with our God by Prayer and Meditation.
(Mark I. 35.) And more than once spending Whole Nights in Prayer, thereby teaching us, that we ought to Dedicate sometime daily to the private Devotions of the Closet, where we may converse with our God by Prayer and Meditation.
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And shall not we set apart some of our vacant hours, to the Exercise of the same Piety? Our Subjection to the Divine Majesty surely is not less; and our wants infinitely greater.
And shall not we Set apart Some of our vacant hours, to the Exercise of the same Piety? Our Subjection to the Divine Majesty surely is not less; and our Wants infinitely greater.
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however silent the sacred History be as to his other Actions, yet this we are assured, That he used to attend the publick Worship of God, in the Synagogues every Sabbath day.
however silent the sacred History be as to his other Actions, yet this we Are assured, That he used to attend the public Worship of God, in the Synagogues every Sabbath day.
With what profound Humility did he profess himself to come into the world, to perform his Fathers Will? How constantly did he ascribe the Glory of all his Works,
With what profound Humility did he profess himself to come into the world, to perform his Father's Will? How constantly did he ascribe the Glory of all his Works,
and Miracles to his Almighty Power? With what admirable Resignation did he yield up himself, to the Divine Will and disposal? He deprecated indeed the pains of Death,
and Miracles to his Almighty Power? With what admirable Resignation did he yield up himself, to the Divine Will and disposal? He deprecated indeed the pains of Death,
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This Disposition will alleviate all the Afflictions, and allay all the Tempests of this Life, and even place us beyond the reach of all assaults on this side Heaven;
This Disposition will alleviate all the Afflictions, and allay all the Tempests of this Life, and even place us beyond the reach of all assaults on this side Heaven;
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and a due Sense of our Obligation arising from it, cannot subsist without an earnest Concern for the maintenance and increase of the Divine Glory amongst men.
and a due Sense of our Obligation arising from it, cannot subsist without an earnest Concern for the maintenance and increase of the Divine Glory among men.
With what Indignation did he receive the Proposals of the Devil, disadvantagious to the Honour of his Father? He contented himself barely to reject it,
With what Indignation did he receive the Proposals of the devil, disadvantageous to the Honour of his Father? He contented himself barely to reject it,
Therein he had to encounter with a numerous multitude of People, who could plead Prescription, and the Authority of a long Permission for their Traffick in the Temple;
Therein he had to encounter with a numerous multitude of People, who could plead Prescription, and the authority of a long Permission for their Traffic in the Temple;
disdaining that his Fathers house should be made an house of Merchandise, and that the Temple built for the Honour of his Name, should be turned into a den of Thieves.
disdaining that his Father's house should be made an house of Merchandise, and that the Temple built for the Honour of his Name, should be turned into a den of Thieves.
But certainly, this abundantly condemns the Luke-warmness of many Christians, who are content to hear the Honour and Majesty of their Creator defamed by prophane Discourses,
But Certainly, this abundantly condemns the Lukewarmness of many Christians, who Are content to hear the Honour and Majesty of their Creator defamed by profane Discourses,
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But this Calumny proceeded as well from their inveterate Rancour and Malice, as from a fond Opinion, that the Vertues of Temperance and Sobriety were inconsistent with a free Deportment, and obliging Conversation.
But this Calumny proceeded as well from their inveterate Rancour and Malice, as from a found Opinion, that the Virtues of Temperance and Sobriety were inconsistent with a free Deportment, and obliging Conversation.
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and accused the Conduct of our Saviour, who came eating and drinking (that is, without any unusual Abstinence and Macerations) of Looseness and Intemperance.
and accused the Conduct of our Saviour, who Come eating and drinking (that is, without any unusual Abstinence and Macerations) of Looseness and Intemperance.
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It became not the Wisdom and Holiness of the Son of God, to gratifie their false Notions of Temperance and Sobriety, by conforming his Practice to them.
It became not the Wisdom and Holiness of the Son of God, to gratify their false Notions of Temperance and Sobriety, by conforming his Practice to them.
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and thereby not only rectifie the mistakes of Mankind in this Matter, but also render his Example convenient to the imitation of all Orders and Ranks of men.
and thereby not only rectify the mistakes of Mankind in this Matter, but also render his Exampl convenient to the imitation of all Order and Ranks of men.
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Humility of Mind, and a generous Contentment under the severest Adversities, are the most genuine Characters of Christianity, which teacheth us, that a mean esteem of our own Perfections,
Humility of Mind, and a generous Contentment under the Severest Adversities, Are the most genuine Characters of Christianity, which Teaches us, that a mean esteem of our own Perfections,
The Heathens had all along adored these, more than their great Diana; and by describing the Happiness of their Gods to consist in the uninterrupted Fruition of sensual Pleasures, had introduced an universal Opinion among the vulgar, that unhappiness consisted in the want of the same Pleasures.
The heathens had all along adored these, more than their great Diana; and by describing the Happiness of their God's to consist in the uninterrupted Fruition of sensual Pleasures, had introduced an universal Opinion among the Vulgar, that unhappiness consisted in the want of the same Pleasures.
Even the Jews, God's own People, were not free from the same Errour. They measured their well being, and even the favour of God, by their outward Prosperity:
Even the jews, God's own People, were not free from the same Error. They measured their well being, and even the favour of God, by their outward Prosperity:
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To wean Mankind therefore of this fond Opinion, and induce Men to the Reception of a better Covenant, it was necessary that our Lord should by his Example,
To wean Mankind Therefore of this found Opinion, and induce Men to the Reception of a better Covenant, it was necessary that our Lord should by his Exampl,
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and when he entred on his publick Office, increased both his Labour and his Poverty. He willingly wanted all the Conveniences of Life, and even the common benefits of Nature.
and when he entered on his public Office, increased both his Labour and his Poverty. He willingly wanted all the Conveniences of Life, and even the Common benefits of Nature.
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And shall we imagine our selves not in the least concerned in all this? Himself hath prevented any such mistakes, by telling us, That if any one will come after him, (or be his Disciple) He must deny himself, and take up his Cross and follow him. (Matth. XVI. 24.) And if your Lord and Master have washed your feet, ye ought also to wash one anothers feet, (John XIII. 14.) And surely most reasonably.
And shall we imagine our selves not in the least concerned in all this? Himself hath prevented any such mistakes, by telling us, That if any one will come After him, (or be his Disciple) He must deny himself, and take up his Cross and follow him. (Matthew XVI. 24.) And if your Lord and Master have washed your feet, you ought also to wash one another's feet, (John XIII. 14.) And surely most reasonably.
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shall we presume to expect an undisturbed course of outward Happiness, and murmur at any Afflictions which befall us? If he forsook the Glories of Heaven to redeem us;
shall we presume to expect an undisturbed course of outward Happiness, and murmur At any Afflictions which befall us? If he forsook the Glories of Heaven to Redeem us;
shall not we willingly quit all the Vanities of the Earth to obey him? If he thought it not incongruous to the Majesty of his Divine Nature, to perform such stupendious Acts of Humility;
shall not we willingly quit all the Vanities of the Earth to obey him? If he Thought it not incongruous to the Majesty of his Divine Nature, to perform such stupendious Acts of Humility;
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His Justice was so undeniable, in paying to every Man fear to whom fear was due, honour to whom honour, in injuring no Man, nor justly offending any one;
His justice was so undeniable, in paying to every Man Fear to whom Fear was due, honour to whom honour, in injuring no Man, nor justly offending any one;
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and violent Accusation of his numerous and potent Enemies, was by the Clearness of his Innocence forced thrice to declare, That he could find no fault in him, (Luk. XXIII. 14, 22.) Confirming also his own Sentence with the concurrent Opinion of Herod, a jealous and suspicious Tyrant, to whom he had been sent,
and violent Accusation of his numerous and potent Enemies, was by the Clearness of his Innocence forced thrice to declare, That he could find no fault in him, (Luk. XXIII. 14, 22.) Confirming also his own Sentence with the concurrent Opinion of Herod, a jealous and suspicious Tyrant, to whom he had been sent,
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(Ver. 15.) So far was the Holy Jesus from disturbing the publick quiet, violating the Rights of the Civil Magistrate, invading the Property of his Neighbours,
(Ver. 15.) So Far was the Holy jesus from disturbing the public quiet, violating the Rights of the Civil Magistrate, invading the Property of his Neighbours,
He not only enjoyned his Disciples to render unto Caesar, the things which are Caesars, but himself exactly performed it, in submitting to his Deputies, in paying to him Tribute,
He not only enjoined his Disciples to render unto Caesar, the things which Are Caesars, but himself exactly performed it, in submitting to his Deputies, in paying to him Tribute,
even with the Expence of a Miracle, and in studiously declining all the Acclamations of his admiring Followers, which proceeded from the Expectation of a temporal Kingdom to be founded by him.
even with the Expense of a Miracle, and in studiously declining all the Acclamations of his admiring Followers, which proceeded from the Expectation of a temporal Kingdom to be founded by him.
And in this, both the Author and Doctrine of Christianity are eminently distinguished from all false Religions, which Subject the common Laws of Justice to the interest of Religion,
And in this, both the Author and Doctrine of Christianity Are eminently distinguished from all false Religions, which Subject the Common Laws of justice to the Interest of Religion,
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Whereas Christianity hath secured the Rights of Princes, wheresoever it hath obtained, and added new Bonds of Obligation to the natural Ties of Justice.
Whereas Christianity hath secured the Rights of Princes, wheresoever it hath obtained, and added new Bonds of Obligation to the natural Ties of justice.
and which would be the Duty of Mankind, in order to preserve Society, although there were no Religion in the world, might be thought injurious to the eminent perfection of his Holiness;
and which would be the Duty of Mankind, in order to preserve Society, although there were no Religion in the world, might be Thought injurious to the eminent perfection of his Holiness;
It was the Character, which Pliny returned to the Emperour Trajan, of the Christians, when required to give him an account of their Opinions and Conversation, That they were innocent and honest People, who often meeting to celebrate the publick Worship of God, bound themselves by the most solemn and sacred Oaths, not to commit any Acts of Injustice, Rapine and Violence, to abstain from Theft, Oppression and Fraud;
It was the Character, which pliny returned to the Emperor Trajan, of the Christians, when required to give him an account of their Opinions and Conversation, That they were innocent and honest People, who often meeting to celebrate the public Worship of God, bound themselves by the most solemn and sacred Oaths, not to commit any Acts of Injustice, Rapine and Violence, to abstain from Theft, Oppression and Fraud;
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He might, if he had so pleased, come attended with numerous Guards, and a powerful Retinue, which might have secured his Honour from Contempt and Scorn,
He might, if he had so pleased, come attended with numerous Guards, and a powerful Retinue, which might have secured his Honour from Contempt and Scorn,
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All these Affronts he might easily have revenged with the breath of his Mouth, and returned upon his Adversaries their deserved Punishment, by a single Demonstration of his Almighty Power:
All these Affronts he might Easily have revenged with the breath of his Mouth, and returned upon his Adversaries their deserved Punishment, by a single Demonstration of his Almighty Power:
With what Goodness, and affectionate Terms did he urge the Practice of his Precepts to Mankind? These he might have imposed on us, as his Servants and Vassals.
With what goodness, and affectionate Terms did he urge the Practice of his Precepts to Mankind? These he might have imposed on us, as his Servants and Vassals.
and not deny to the Traitour Judas, even in the very Act of his Treason, the endearing Compellation of Friend? But then if we view the Circumstances of his Passion, with what courage and composure of Mind he underwent those terrible Sufferings;
and not deny to the Traitor Judas, even in the very Act of his Treason, the endearing Compellation of Friend? But then if we view the circumstances of his Passion, with what courage and composure of Mind he underwent those terrible Sufferings;
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If we consider the Tranquility of his Soul in all these things, and the unparallel'd Excess of his Mercy, in praying for his Persecutors, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do:
If we Consider the Tranquillity of his Soul in all these things, and the unparalleled Excess of his Mercy, in praying for his Persecutors, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do:
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Not that the Religion of Christ forbids Men to use all lawful Defences, or invoke the assistance of the Civil Magistrate, against Injuries and Violences offered to them;
Not that the Religion of christ forbids Men to use all lawful Defences, or invoke the assistance of the Civil Magistrate, against Injuries and Violences offered to them;
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But to conquer those violent Passions of Hatred, Anger and desire of Revenge; to retain a quiet and undisturbed Mind amidst provoking Injuries and Affronts;
But to conquer those violent Passion of Hatred, Anger and desire of Revenge; to retain a quiet and undisturbed Mind amid provoking Injuries and Affronts;
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to entertain the insults of an Enemy, rather with Pity than Resentment, and manifest how little we were affected with them by a constant readiness to forgive them:
to entertain the insults of an Enemy, rather with Pity than Resentment, and manifest how little we were affected with them by a constant readiness to forgive them:
Even his Miracles, which were primarily wrought to testifie his Divine Power, bore eminent Characters of this Loving kindness, being employed in healing the Diseases,
Even his Miracles, which were primarily wrought to testify his Divine Power, boar eminent Characters of this Loving kindness, being employed in healing the Diseases,
But the highest Testimony of the Charity of our Saviour, was his inestimable Love in the Redemption of Mankind, his descent from Heaven, ignominious Life upon Earth,
But the highest Testimony of the Charity of our Saviour, was his inestimable Love in the Redemption of Mankind, his descent from Heaven, ignominious Life upon Earth,
To this the highest Expressions of our Charity are but faint attempts and imperfect shadows. A perfect imitation of it is beyond our Capacity, and therefore not required:
To this the highest Expressions of our Charity Are but faint attempts and imperfect shadows. A perfect imitation of it is beyond our Capacity, and Therefore not required:
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when they devoted all their Possessions to the Offices of Charity, and had all things common. An excess of Charity, which however no longer Practicable,
when they devoted all their Possessions to the Offices of Charity, and had all things Common. an excess of Charity, which however no longer Practicable,
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than while the number of Disciples continued to be small, and was therefore laid aside, when the Church became numerous, as being neither necessary, nor convenient, nor even possible;
than while the number of Disciples continued to be small, and was Therefore laid aside, when the Church became numerous, as being neither necessary, nor convenient, nor even possible;
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And that we may do it, those first and chief Disciples have enabled us, by giving us large Accounts of the Actions and Life of our Saviour, in the Holy Gospels.
And that we may do it, those First and chief Disciples have enabled us, by giving us large Accounts of the Actions and Life of our Saviour, in the Holy Gospels.
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What Honour then must it needs be to us mortal Men, to be made like unto the Son of God, in the Practice of the same Vertues, in pursuing the same Methods of Happiness,
What Honour then must it needs be to us Mortal Men, to be made like unto the Son of God, in the Practice of the same Virtues, in pursuing the same Methods of Happiness,
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and in an intire Conformity of Actions? It was the highest Ambition of the more generous among the Heathens to imitate the Lives of their antient Heroes,
and in an entire Conformity of Actions? It was the highest Ambition of the more generous among the heathens to imitate the Lives of their ancient Heroes,
This Consideration will dispel all weariness, will add Vigour to our Souls, and remove the fear of all temporal Evils, which may attend the performance of our Duty.
This Consideration will dispel all weariness, will add Vigour to our Souls, and remove the Fear of all temporal Evils, which may attend the performance of our Duty.
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This will support us under all outward Calamities; alleviate our Sorrows, and calm our Tempests; to remember, That our Lord endured the same Afflictions upon the same account.
This will support us under all outward Calamities; alleviate our Sorrows, and Cam our Tempests; to Remember, That our Lord endured the same Afflictions upon the same account.
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shall we hope to be exempted from the Attempts of the same Enemies? If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. (John XV. 18.) And shall we refuse to undergo the same Fortunes with our Lord and Master? No surely.
shall we hope to be exempted from the Attempts of the same Enemies? If the world hate you, you know that it hated me before it hated you. (John XV. 18.) And shall we refuse to undergo the same Fortune's with our Lord and Master? No surely.
which will remove all Doubts and Difficulties, and give us the best assurance, that we have performed the whole Duty of Man If only Precepts of a good Life had been given to us, we might have been daily distracted with Doubts and Scruples concerning the meaning, extent,
which will remove all Doubts and Difficulties, and give us the best assurance, that we have performed the Whole Duty of Man If only Precepts of a good Life had been given to us, we might have been daily distracted with Doubts and Scruples Concerning the meaning, extent,
PREACH'D October, 1688. At LAMBETH CHAPEL. 1 Pet. III. 15. Be ready always to give an answer to every man, that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.
PREACHED October, 1688. At LAMBETH CHAPEL. 1 Pet. III. 15. Be ready always to give an answer to every man, that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and Fear.
His Wisdom appeareth in the Excellency and Simplicity of those Rules which it proposeth; in its immediate tendency to beget and establish due Notions and Apprehensions of the Deity;
His Wisdom appears in the Excellency and Simplicity of those Rules which it Proposeth; in its immediate tendency to beget and establish due Notions and Apprehensions of the Deity;
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but, which more directly comes under our present Consideration, in adapting that Religion, which he intended for the benefit of all, to the Capacity of all;
but, which more directly comes under our present Consideration, in adapting that Religion, which he intended for the benefit of all, to the Capacity of all;
But their Notions were abstruse and mystical, their Conceptions dark and unaccountable, above the understanding and capacity of the common People, fitted only for the Contemplation of Philosophers;
But their Notions were abstruse and mystical, their Conceptions dark and unaccountable, above the understanding and capacity of the Common People, fitted only for the Contemplation of Philosophers;
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and after all, no other than the products of a volatile Fancy: So little adapted to the understanding of the vulgar, or indeed intended for their benefit;
and After all, no other than the products of a volatile Fancy: So little adapted to the understanding of the Vulgar, or indeed intended for their benefit;
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and be the Author of signal Benefits to their Nation. But alas, this knowledge was lame and imperfect in its own Nature: and infinitely unsatisfactory to them;
and be the Author of signal Benefits to their nation. But alas, this knowledge was lame and imperfect in its own Nature: and infinitely unsatisfactory to them;
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but so unsuccessfully, that they plainly mistook the design of their Divine Lawgiver, and by turning all his Ritual Precepts into Allegories and obscure Mysteries, defeated their Institution,
but so unsuccessfully, that they plainly mistook the Design of their Divine Lawgiver, and by turning all his Ritual Precepts into Allegories and Obscure Mysteres, defeated their Institution,
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for the veil was not yet taken from them, nor to be removed, but by the coming of the Messias, who was to be the Sun of righteousness, dispersing the dark Clouds of ignorance,
for the veil was not yet taken from them, nor to be removed, but by the coming of the Messias, who was to be the Sun of righteousness, dispersing the dark Clouds of ignorance,
herein compleating the Covenant, which God made with the House of Israel in the Prophet Jeremy, XXXI. 33, 34. After those days saith the Lord, I will put my Law in their inward parts,
herein completing the Covenant, which God made with the House of Israel in the Prophet Jeremiah, XXXI. 33, 34. After those days Says the Lord, I will put my Law in their inward parts,
He hath dealt with us as rational Creatures, proposed the truth clearly to us, enforced it with the most perswasive Arguments, fitted it to our Capacity,
He hath dealt with us as rational Creatures, proposed the truth clearly to us, Enforced it with the most persuasive Arguments, fitted it to our Capacity,
The Divine Wisdom hath chosen to propose those eternal Truths in such a method, as that a perfect Acquisition of the knowledge of them might exercise the diligence and obedience of Mankind.
The Divine Wisdom hath chosen to propose those Eternal Truths in such a method, as that a perfect Acquisition of the knowledge of them might exercise the diligence and Obedience of Mankind.
We must bring Minds freed from all Prejudices and Passions, use due attention, search the Scriptures, weigh the Reasons and Arguments which perswade their Divinity,
We must bring Minds freed from all Prejudices and Passion, use due attention, search the Scriptures, weigh the Reasons and Arguments which persuade their Divinity,
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We must not satisfie our selves with an Historical knowledge, but inquire into the Reasons of the Divine Oeconomy, reflect upon the reasonableness of it,
We must not satisfy our selves with an Historical knowledge, but inquire into the Reasons of the Divine Oeconomy, reflect upon the reasonableness of it,
But then, if we consider, what the Revelation of Christianity hath added to those imperfect Discoveries made by the light of Nature; the Mysteries of our Redemption; the Sacrifice of the Cross;
But then, if we Consider, what the Revelation of Christianity hath added to those imperfect Discoveries made by the Light of Nature; the Mysteres of our Redemption; the Sacrifice of the Cross;
and our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Commanding all men every where to repent, and enjoyning them upon the severest Penalties to live godlily, holily and righteously in this present world; Men decried it as leading to Atheism,
and our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, Commanding all men every where to Repent, and enjoining them upon the Severest Penalties to live godlily, holily and righteously in this present world; Men decried it as leading to Atheism,
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and changing all pompous external Ceremonies into a spiritual and internal Worship. They traduced it as irrational, and debasing the Dignity of Mankind;
and changing all pompous external Ceremonies into a spiritual and internal Worship. They traduced it as irrational, and debasing the Dignity of Mankind;
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To convince the Folly and Ignorance of these men, the Apostle requires all Christians to be ready always to give an answer to every man of the reason of the hope that is in them, that so whereas they speak of them as evil doers;
To convince the Folly and Ignorance of these men, the Apostle requires all Christians to be ready always to give an answer to every man of the reason of the hope that is in them, that so whereas they speak of them as evil doers;
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But as an operative knowledge, which might visibly exert it self in all our Duties to God and Man. The Divinity of Heathen Philosophers tended to no other End,
But as an operative knowledge, which might visibly exert it self in all our Duties to God and Man. The Divinity of Heathen Philosophers tended to no other End,
It abated not their Passions, reformed not their Lusts, and had no visible influence upon their Lives, save in making them haughty and supercilious, the constant Character of those Philosophers.
It abated not their Passion, reformed not their Lustiest, and had no visible influence upon their Lives, save in making them haughty and supercilious, the constant Character of those Philosophers.
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In opposition to this the Apostle Wills, that we express the Divinity of our Re• … igion in the Holiness of our Lives, that we be not puft up with Pride,
In opposition to this the Apostle Wills, that we express the Divinity of our Re• … igion in the Holiness of our Lives, that we be not puffed up with Pride,
that we perpetually maintain an awful regard of the Commands of our Almighty Lawgiver, and set our selves to the performance of them, with the most profound Humility and Submission;
that we perpetually maintain an awful regard of the Commands of our Almighty Lawgiver, and Set our selves to the performance of them, with the most profound Humility and Submission;
But this in a word, That we be ready always to give an answer to every man, that asketh us, a reason of the hope that is in us, with meekness and fear.
But this in a word, That we be ready always to give an answer to every man, that asks us, a reason of the hope that is in us, with meekness and Fear.
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That the Christian Religion, &c. For the Apostle commanding us, To be always ready to give a reason of the hope that is in us, plainly intimates, that a Reason may be given of it.
That the Christian Religion, etc. For the Apostle commanding us, To be always ready to give a reason of the hope that is in us, plainly intimates, that a Reason may be given of it.
This Religion, as it carrieth eminent Marks of its Divinity on many other Accounts, so chiefly in the reasonableness, and evidence of it; and that either,
This Religion, as it Carrieth eminent Marks of its Divinity on many other Accounts, so chiefly in the reasonableness, and evidence of it; and that either,
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If we respect the Nature and Constitution of the Christian Religion, and the Rules of Life and Worship proposed by it, we shall find it exactly rational,
If we respect the Nature and Constitution of the Christian Religion, and the Rules of Life and Worship proposed by it, we shall find it exactly rational,
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The Brimary end of all Religion is the Worship of God, and is intended cither to pay to God that tribute of Adoration and Thanks, which his infinite Majesty,
The Brimary end of all Religion is the Worship of God, and is intended cither to pay to God that tribute of Adoration and Thanks, which his infinite Majesty,
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All other voluntary external Acts of Worship, which are not the natural Effects and Signs of an inward Zeal and warmth of Devotion, serve only to gratifie a foolish Superstition,
All other voluntary external Acts of Worship, which Are not the natural Effects and Signs of an inward Zeal and warmth of Devotion, serve only to gratify a foolish Superstition,
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If we really imploy the Faculties of our Soul, as we ought to do, in admiring the perfections of the Divine Nature, in adoring his Majesty, loving his Goodness, and fearing his Justice;
If we really employ the Faculties of our Soul, as we ought to do, in admiring the perfections of the Divine Nature, in adoring his Majesty, loving his goodness, and fearing his justice;
If it be chiefly employed in external Shews and Ceremonies, and makes the performance of them, without any inward Motion of the Soul, an Act of Worship;
If it be chiefly employed in external Shows and Ceremonies, and makes the performance of them, without any inward Motion of the Soul, an Act of Worship;
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God may accept it, or even Command it for a time, in Compassion to the Blindness and infirmity of Mankind, not capable under some Circumstances, of a more noble and spiritual Religion;
God may accept it, or even Command it for a time, in Compassion to the Blindness and infirmity of Mankind, not capable under Some circumstances, of a more noble and spiritual Religion;
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The Religion of the Jews however instituted by God, was chiefly employed in outward Rites and Observances, in Washings and Abstinence from certain Meats, in Observation of times, and tedious Ceremonies;
The Religion of the jews however instituted by God, was chiefly employed in outward Rites and Observances, in Washings and Abstinence from certain Meats, in Observation of times, and tedious Ceremonies;
Since therein the Sacrificers desired of God to accept the Lives of Beasts, instead of a more holy and reasonable Sacrifice, the devoting their own Wills and Affections to his Service.
Since therein the Sacrificers desired of God to accept the Lives of Beasts, instead of a more holy and reasonable Sacrifice, the devoting their own Wills and Affections to his Service.
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'Tis the peculiar Honour of the Christian Religion to worship God in a manner agreeable to the simplicity of his Nature, in Spirit and Truth. In this the Affections of the Soul are alone respected;
It's the peculiar Honour of the Christian Religion to worship God in a manner agreeable to the simplicity of his Nature, in Spirit and Truth. In this the Affections of the Soul Are alone respected;
no Ceremonial Observances imposed on us, nor indeed any external Acts of Worship; save only those Foederal Rites, I mean the two Sacraments of Baptism and the Eucharist;
no Ceremonial Observances imposed on us, nor indeed any external Acts of Worship; save only those Foederal Rites, I mean the two Sacraments of Baptism and the Eucharist;
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Thus the Christian Religion proposeth a Divine Worship most agreeable to the Nature of God; and not only that, but also most effectually secures his Honour and Majesty.
Thus the Christian Religion Proposeth a Divine Worship most agreeable to the Nature of God; and not only that, but also most effectually secures his Honour and Majesty.
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The two great Motives and Causes of Idolatry seem to have been, First, That men inured to sensual and corporeal Objects, either lost all Notions of an immaterial God,
The two great Motives and Causes of Idolatry seem to have been, First, That men inured to sensual and corporeal Objects, either lost all Notions of an immaterial God,
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Or Secondly, that from a Sense of their sins, and having deserved the Divine Displeasure, they formed to themselves the Notion of an inexorable Deity, who would not receive any Prayers from their polluted hands;
Or Secondly, that from a Sense of their Sins, and having deserved the Divine Displeasure, they formed to themselves the Notion of an inexorable Deity, who would not receive any Prayers from their polluted hands;
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Hence they set up innumerable Intercessours with God, either Angels, whom they termed Demons; or the Souls of departed Heroes, whom they imagined dear to God;
Hence they Set up innumerable Intercessors with God, either Angels, whom they termed Demons; or the Souls of departed Heroes, whom they imagined dear to God;
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and at his Mediation to be propitious to us. Thus the wise Constitution of Christianity hath most admirably secured the Honour of God; and indeed most successfully.
and At his Mediation to be propitious to us. Thus the wise Constitution of Christianity hath most admirably secured the Honour of God; and indeed most successfully.
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That so palpable a Corruption of the Christian Religion, which intirely defeats the great Ends and Designs of it before mentioned, should be still defended as lawful,
That so palpable a Corruption of the Christian Religion, which entirely defeats the great Ends and Designs of it before mentioned, should be still defended as lawful,
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But the maintenance of their pretence to Infallibility hath enforced them to do this, which nothing but the defence of a desperate Cause could perswade Men to do.
But the maintenance of their pretence to Infallibility hath Enforced them to do this, which nothing but the defence of a desperate Cause could persuade Men to do.
And it will be our Condemnation, if after so plain Conviction, we depart from a rational and truly Divine Worship to embrace one corrupted with so gross a Superstition, which if it be not downright I dolatry, hath at least all the resemblance of it.
And it will be our Condemnation, if After so plain Conviction, we depart from a rational and truly Divine Worship to embrace one corrupted with so gross a Superstition, which if it be not downright I dolatry, hath At least all the resemblance of it.
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to subdue our carnal Affections to the Government of Reason, conquer our Lusts, and trample under foot all Considerations of Interest and Prosperity,
to subdue our carnal Affections to the Government of Reason, conquer our Lustiest, and trample under foot all Considerations of Interest and Prosperity,
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And that they might manifest themselves fully convinced of the truth of this Opinion, there were not wanting some generous Souls, who chose to foregoe all temporal Conveniences,
And that they might manifest themselves Fully convinced of the truth of this Opinion, there were not wanting Some generous Souls, who chosen to forego all temporal Conveniences,
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And is not the Exercise of all the aforementioned Vertues, the very design of Christianity? Are not those the very Precepts of our Religion? With this only difference, that we are taught to practice them in a more eminent and perfect manner,
And is not the Exercise of all the aforementioned Virtues, the very Design of Christianity? are not those the very Precepts of our Religion? With this only difference, that we Are taught to practice them in a more eminent and perfect manner,
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It is but too apparent, and hath been plainly confessed by many of them, that all the refined Morality of the Heathen Philosophers was founded upon a Principle of Vanity,
It is but too apparent, and hath been plainly confessed by many of them, that all the refined Morality of the Heathen Philosophers was founded upon a Principle of Vanity,
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Whereas the Christian Faith directs us to perform all in obedience to the Divine Laws, to ascribe all our good Deeds to God the Author and Fountain of them,
Whereas the Christian Faith directs us to perform all in Obedience to the Divine Laws, to ascribe all our good deeds to God the Author and Fountain of them,
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To come to our own Times, the falseness of the Mahometan Religion appears, in the most absurd and extravagant Fables, which it relates of God, unworthy the petulancy of an Infant, much more the Majesty of an all-wise Being;
To come to our own Times, the falseness of the Mahometan Religion appears, in the most absurd and extravagant Fables, which it relates of God, unworthy the petulancy of an Infant, much more the Majesty of an alwise Being;
To this we may add, that some Revealed Religion was plainly necessary to Mankind, overwhelmed with an universal corruption of Ignorance and Superstition,
To this we may add, that Some Revealed Religion was plainly necessary to Mankind, overwhelmed with an universal corruption of Ignorance and Superstition,
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so none could be founded upon better Proofs. For since all Revelation must be made at some certain time, to some certain Persons, and in some certain place:
so none could be founded upon better Proofs. For since all Revelation must be made At Some certain time, to Some certain Persons, and in Some certain place:
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yet the report of it could be conveyed to Persons distant in place and time, no otherwise than by the Testimony of those, who had been Eye-witnesses of it;
yet the report of it could be conveyed to Persons distant in place and time, no otherwise than by the Testimony of those, who had been Eyewitnesses of it;
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Now it cannot be imagined, that God will exert his Almighty Power in working Miracles upon slight and trivial occasions, much less in Confirmation of a Lye, or any pretended Revelation.
Now it cannot be imagined, that God will exert his Almighty Power in working Miracles upon slight and trivial occasions, much less in Confirmation of a Lie, or any pretended Revelation.
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in a word, all the Circumstances of his Life and Death, are so plainly pointed out and related, that nothing less than a perverse Blindness could doubt of the Person designed by them.
in a word, all the circumstances of his Life and Death, Are so plainly pointed out and related, that nothing less than a perverse Blindness could doubt of the Person designed by them.
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Then as for the Miracles of our Saviour, it is impossible to imagine any more wonderful in their Operation, more beneficial in their Nature, more Convictive of their Divine Original,
Then as for the Miracles of our Saviour, it is impossible to imagine any more wondered in their Operation, more beneficial in their Nature, more Convictive of their Divine Original,
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That the History of the Miracles and Life of our Saviour, as it is delivered to us in the Books of the New Testament is true, we have all the Reason in the world to believe.
That the History of the Miracles and Life of our Saviour, as it is Delivered to us in the Books of the New Testament is true, we have all the Reason in the world to believe.
We might with as much reason call in doubt, and dis-believe all the Relations of former Histories, which depend upon no other Authority than that of their Writers:
We might with as much reason call in doubt, and disbelieve all the Relations of former Histories, which depend upon no other authority than that of their Writers:
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The Writers of these Books are known to have been Persons of unquestioned Integrity, who, far from managing any worldly design or interest in this matter, quitted all the Conveniences of Life;
The Writers of these Books Are known to have been Persons of unquestioned Integrity, who, Far from managing any worldly Design or Interest in this matter, quit all the Conveniences of Life;
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and that their Holiness, Sincerity and miraculous Power was in like manner attested for some Ages after by many pious and learned Persons, who laid down their Lives in Testimony of their veracity,
and that their Holiness, Sincerity and miraculous Power was in like manner attested for Some Ages After by many pious and learned Persons, who laid down their Lives in Testimony of their veracity,
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All these things happened in a learned and inquisitive Age, and were Matters of the greatest moment, concerning no less than the eternal Happiness or Misery of Mankind.
All these things happened in a learned and inquisitive Age, and were Matters of the greatest moment, Concerning no less than the Eternal Happiness or Misery of Mankind.
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So that on both these Accounts, if the least ground of Forgery or Imposture could have been discovered in the Christian Religion, it would have been impossible for it to have gained any Success,
So that on both these Accounts, if the least ground of Forgery or Imposture could have been discovered in the Christian Religion, it would have been impossible for it to have gained any Success,
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They applied themselves to this design with the utmost Diligence and Fervour, and left no stone unturned, whereby they might either discover any Imposture in it,
They applied themselves to this Design with the utmost Diligence and Fervour, and left no stone unturned, whereby they might either discover any Imposture in it,
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the Constancy, Resolution, and Number of Christian Martyrs in those ancient times, when they had certain means of infallibly knowing the truth of these Matters;
the Constancy, Resolution, and Number of Christian Martyrs in those ancient times, when they had certain means of infallibly knowing the truth of these Matters;
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PREACH'D November, 1688. At LAMBETH CHAPEL. 1 Pet. III. 15. Be ready always to give an answer to every man, that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.
PREACHED November, 1688. At LAMBETH CHAPEL. 1 Pet. III. 15. Be ready always to give an answer to every man, that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and Fear.
That this, not the constant resolution of professing the Faith at all times without Fear or Cowardice, was the Primary intent of the Apostolick Precept in my Text, appeareth, in that the Apostle willeth us to do this NONLATINALPHABET, (which our Translators have not so exactly rendred) by way of Apology;
That this, not the constant resolution of professing the Faith At all times without fear or Cowardice, was the Primary intent of the Apostolic Precept in my Text, appears, in that the Apostle wills us to do this, (which our Translators have not so exactly rendered) by Way of Apology;
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We know also how great a Society of Christians labours under miserable Ignorance, and the consequence of its gross Erro• … s, by the artifice and contrivance of their Guides, who deny to them the use of the Seriptures,
We know also how great a Society of Christians labours under miserable Ignorance, and the consequence of its gross Erro• … s, by the artifice and contrivance of their Guides, who deny to them the use of the Scriptures,
through default of Education, or other accidental defects un-foreseen, and unprovided for, are but meanly instructed in the Mysteries of the Christian Faith.
through default of Education, or other accidental defects unforeseen, and unprovided for, Are but meanly instructed in the Mysteres of the Christian Faith.
when it was forced to wrestle with Principalities and Powers, and spiritual wickedness in high places, the united force of a Victorious and learned Empire:
when it was forced to wrestle with Principalities and Powers, and spiritual wickedness in high places, the united force of a Victorious and learned Empire:
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It is the interest of these Men, that Christianity should be false, that so the licencious practice of their Lusts and Passions may not be abbridged to them;
It is the Interest of these Men, that Christianity should be false, that so the licentious practice of their Lustiest and Passion may not be abridged to them;
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and hate to be reformed. To vindicate the Honour of God, of Christ and our Religion against the Blasphemies of such men, is the Duty of every Christian in his place and station,
and hate to be reformed. To vindicate the Honour of God, of christ and our Religion against the Blasphemies of such men, is the Duty of every Christian in his place and station,
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Nor are there wanting those among us, who openly and with great excess of apparent Zeal, seek to withdraw us from our most Holy Religion, endeavouring to impose upon us the belief of pernicious Errours and Superstitions.
Nor Are there wanting those among us, who openly and with great excess of apparent Zeal, seek to withdraw us from our most Holy Religion, endeavouring to impose upon us the belief of pernicious Errors and Superstitions.
To obviate the Designs of these men nothing can be more effectual, than to apply our selves diligently to the study of Christianity, to enquire in the Holy Scriptures what Christ hath revealed to us,
To obviate the Designs of these men nothing can be more effectual, than to apply our selves diligently to the study of Christianity, to inquire in the Holy Scriptures what christ hath revealed to us,
and betray him to be a prey to Errour and Superstition. To this pursuance and encrease of knowledge, our Church encourageth, and earnestly intreats us.
and betray him to be a prey to Error and Superstition. To this pursuance and increase of knowledge, our Church Encourageth, and earnestly intreats us.
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and that the Improvement of our knowledge in Divine Matters, and an impartial study of them, will infallibly secure us from the delusions of her Enemies.
and that the Improvement of our knowledge in Divine Matters, and an impartial study of them, will infallibly secure us from the delusions of her Enemies.
II. It is a strict Enquiry into the Reasons and Arguments of our Religion, and full Comprehension of them, which properly maketh Faith to be praise worthy in it self, acceptable to God, and capable of reward.
II It is a strict Enquiry into the Reasons and Arguments of our Religion, and full Comprehension of them, which properly makes Faith to be praise worthy in it self, acceptable to God, and capable of reward.
An assent to Christianity without respect to the Arguments of its truth, may be a Happiness to ignorant Persons, in as much as they enjoy those opportunities, which lead to such an assent;
an assent to Christianity without respect to the Arguments of its truth, may be a Happiness to ignorant Persons, in as much as they enjoy those opportunities, which led to such an assent;
whereby through custom, or respect to the Authority of those Persons, they embrace Christianity, and are led thereby to the knowledge of God, the Practice of their Duty,
whereby through custom, or respect to the authority of those Persons, they embrace Christianity, and Are led thereby to the knowledge of God, the Practice of their Duty,
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For since such a Disposition of Mind, I mean an inclination to follow the Example and Authority of our Countrey, Parents or Masters, in assenting to the Religion received by them, may and doth equally dispose Men to the embracing of Errour, as of Truth;
For since such a Disposition of Mind, I mean an inclination to follow the Exampl and authority of our Country, Parents or Masters, in assenting to the Religion received by them, may and does equally dispose Men to the embracing of Error, as of Truth;
and in an extraordinary manner testifying a profound obedience to the Commands of God in the Person assenting, may not unfitly be thought to qualifie him for the Divine Favour.
and in an extraordinary manner testifying a profound Obedience to the Commands of God in the Person assenting, may not unfitly be Thought to qualify him for the Divine Favour.
and being thoroughly convinced, that all these ought to give place to the Command and Will of God, which he believes to be proposed to him in the Christian Religion.
and being thoroughly convinced, that all these ought to give place to the Command and Will of God, which he believes to be proposed to him in the Christian Religion.
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Neither can we imagine that Faith, which hath all those glorious and particular Pro rises of Reward annexed to it in the Holy Scripture, consists only in assenting to,
Neither can we imagine that Faith, which hath all those glorious and particular Pro rises of Reward annexed to it in the Holy Scripture, consists only in assenting to,
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And hence it appears, that to have only moral and not demonstrative Proofs, is so far from prejudicing the truth of Christianity, that it is both necessary and advantageous to it.
And hence it appears, that to have only moral and not demonstrative Proofs, is so Far from prejudicing the truth of Christianity, that it is both necessary and advantageous to it.
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Whereas now God hath so wisely contrived it, that a rational Afsent to it, and perfect Comprehension of it, will exercise the diligence, obedience and reason of Mankind, in enquiring into whatsoever carrieth the stamp of Divine Authority;
Whereas now God hath so wisely contrived it, that a rational Afsent to it, and perfect Comprehension of it, will exercise the diligence, Obedience and reason of Mankind, in inquiring into whatsoever Carrieth the stamp of Divine authority;
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All these Acts and Habits are in themselves praise worthy, and rewarded by God, with the Reward of Faith, that is, with infinite and eternal Happiness.
All these Acts and Habits Are in themselves praise worthy, and rewarded by God, with the Reward of Faith, that is, with infinite and Eternal Happiness.
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For 'tis in a rational and just Assent to the Christian Religion, for the sake of those Arguments which perswade it to have proceeded from the Divine Authority,
For it's in a rational and just Assent to the Christian Religion, for the sake of those Arguments which persuade it to have proceeded from the Divine authority,
and a perfect knowledge of the truth of them, not only contributes exceedingly, but in Persons having means to attain it, is absolutely necessary to beget a true and perfect Faith,
and a perfect knowledge of the truth of them, not only contributes exceedingly, but in Persons having means to attain it, is absolutely necessary to beget a true and perfect Faith,
A distinct and clear knowledge of the Mysteries of our Faith, and Rules of our Religion, will afford to us many and great Motives to the practice of our Duty,
A distinct and clear knowledge of the Mysteres of our Faith, and Rules of our Religion, will afford to us many and great Motives to the practice of our Duty,
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It is the peculiar Prerogative of the Christian Religion, that the more we search into the Reasons and Constitution of it, the more fully the Divinity of it will appear.
It is the peculiar Prerogative of the Christian Religion, that the more we search into the Reasons and Constitution of it, the more Fully the Divinity of it will appear.
It will manifest to us the Misery of Man and his lost Condition without the Sacrifice of the Cross, which might expiate for his Sins, and mediate his Pardon:
It will manifest to us the Misery of Man and his lost Condition without the Sacrifice of the Cross, which might expiate for his Sins, and mediate his Pardon:
Can we view the Love and Mercy of God manifested in our Redemption, the wonderful Contrivances of Providence, both to secure the Divine Justice and Honour,
Can we view the Love and Mercy of God manifested in our Redemption, the wondered Contrivances of Providence, both to secure the Divine justice and Honour,
and yet give Pardon to sinful Man, and not be wound up into an Extasie of Love and Admiration? Can we consider the most wise Methods, whereby God brought this wonderful design to perfection,
and yet give Pardon to sinful Man, and not be wound up into an Ecstasy of Love and Admiration? Can we Consider the most wise Methods, whereby God brought this wondered Design to perfection,
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can we think upon the Majesty of him who condescended to suffer for us, and the unworthiness of Man to receive so great a Favour, without filling our Understandings with awful and reverent Conceptions of him;
can we think upon the Majesty of him who condescended to suffer for us, and the unworthiness of Man to receive so great a Favour, without filling our Understandings with awful and reverend Conceptions of him;
and enlarging all the Faculties of our Souls, to approach his Presence, and receive his influence? Or can we hope to raise our Souls to a worthy Sense of the Divine Favours and Benefits,
and enlarging all the Faculties of our Souls, to approach his Presence, and receive his influence? Or can we hope to raise our Souls to a worthy Sense of the Divine Favours and Benefits,
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and carry up our Affections to a gratitude not inferiour to the Greatness of them, without a perfect knowledge of their Design and Excellency? Surely the Admonitions of the Prophets, Apostles,
and carry up our Affections to a gratitude not inferior to the Greatness of them, without a perfect knowledge of their Design and Excellency? Surely the Admonitions of the prophets, Apostles,
which so earnestly press us to the study of Divine Truths, command us to search the Scriptures; assure us, That they were written for our instruction; and which is to be observed, commend those who were conversant in them above all other Persons.
which so earnestly press us to the study of Divine Truths, command us to search the Scriptures; assure us, That they were written for our instruction; and which is to be observed, commend those who were conversant in them above all other Persons.
Yet how small a part of the Holy Scripture are those things, which are absolutely necessary to be believed? The infinitely greater part of it, serveth only to declare the extraordinary Acts of his Providence to the Church,
Yet how small a part of the Holy Scripture Are those things, which Are absolutely necessary to be believed? The infinitely greater part of it, serves only to declare the extraordinary Acts of his Providence to the Church,
For both Reason and Revelation assureth us, that the Fruition of Celestial Happiness consists in a constant and unwearied Contemplation and Love of the Divine Perfections.
For both Reason and Revelation assureth us, that the Fruition of Celestial Happiness consists in a constant and unwearied Contemplation and Love of the Divine Perfections.
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The Holy Psalmist every where ascribes his Proficiency in Vertue, and the inward satisfaction and Happiness of his mind, to the assiduous study of the Divine Laws.
The Holy Psalmist every where ascribes his Proficiency in Virtue, and the inward satisfaction and Happiness of his mind, to the assiduous study of the Divine Laws.
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See all the Marks of a Soul big with Devotion, and filled with transports of Joy, from the Consideration of the Divine Goodness and Excellency manifested under the Mosaick Law.
See all the Marks of a Soul big with Devotion, and filled with transports of Joy, from the Consideration of the Divine goodness and Excellency manifested under the Mosaic Law.
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But alas how inconsiderable is this, if compared to that greater Light, which Christianity hath brought into the world? What satisfaction and advantage may not we now hope for from the study and Contemplation of the more perfect Law of Christ, that hath revealed to us the Mystery which hath been hid from Ages, and represents to us the Divine Goodness, not under a veil and shadow,
But alas how inconsiderable is this, if compared to that greater Light, which Christianity hath brought into the world? What satisfaction and advantage may not we now hope for from the study and Contemplation of the more perfect Law of christ, that hath revealed to us the Mystery which hath been hid from Ages, and represents to us the Divine goodness, not under a veil and shadow,
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The antient Christians were truly sensible of this, who placed their Happiness, on this side Heaven, in this Holy study, chose rather to part with their Lives than Bibles,
The ancient Christians were truly sensible of this, who placed their Happiness, on this side Heaven, in this Holy study, chosen rather to part with their Lives than Bibles,
and branded those, who delivered them up to their Persecutors, although in exchange for their dearest Blood, with the name of Traditores or Traitors. And in the last Age our Forefathers gave eminent Instances of the same perswasion and resolution;
and branded those, who Delivered them up to their Persecutors, although in exchange for their dearest Blood, with the name of Traditores or Traitors. And in the last Age our Forefathers gave eminent Instances of the same persuasion and resolution;
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and rather than forego that Benefit chose to forfeit their Lives to the Persecution of a Church, whose interest it was that those Divine Truths should not be known.
and rather than forego that Benefit chosen to forfeit their Lives to the Persecution of a Church, whose Interest it was that those Divine Truths should not be known.
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It is our Happiness to enjoy that advantage in a most eminent manner, to have the Scriptures translated most exactly into our own Language, to read them securely,
It is our Happiness to enjoy that advantage in a most eminent manner, to have the Scriptures translated most exactly into our own Language, to read them securely,
and perfection of his Soul. To betray the most inconsiderable Truth to any temporal Considerations, is a plain Confession, that we have inverted the order of Nature,
and perfection of his Soul. To betray the most inconsiderable Truth to any temporal Considerations, is a plain Confessi, that we have inverted the order of Nature,
Yet how many Examples of such Apostacy hath the Church deplored in all Ages? And I wish our Age afforded none of those, who have betrayed the Profession of their Faith (I will not say to the fear of Death,
Yet how many Examples of such Apostasy hath the Church deplored in all Ages? And I wish our Age afforded none of those, who have betrayed the Profession of their Faith (I will not say to the Fear of Death,
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or perhaps to the hopes of continuing or advancing their Preferment in the world. A most amazing wickedness, that Men should Sell their God at so low a price,
or perhaps to the hope's of Continuing or advancing their Preferment in the world. A most amazing wickedness, that Men should Fell their God At so low a price,
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All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. But our Saviour immediately rejected such base Proposals with a generous Disdain;
All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fallen down and worship me. But our Saviour immediately rejected such base Proposals with a generous Disdain;
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But to decide it in Favour of our Lufts, and the petty Temptations of the world, is to fill up the measure of our iniquity, and in the most reproachful Sense turn the grace of God into wantonness.
But to decide it in Favour of our Lufts, and the Petty Temptations of the world, is to fill up the measure of our iniquity, and in the most reproachful Sense turn the grace of God into wantonness.
Let them examine themselves, whether they were not byassed in their Judgments, and powerfully prejudiced in Favour of that Communion, to which they have revolted, by the Temptation of secular interest and advantage;
Let them examine themselves, whither they were not biased in their Judgments, and powerfully prejudiced in Favour of that Communion, to which they have revolted, by the Temptation of secular Interest and advantage;
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For what reason can be given, that men should not use their Reason? What Reason can be assigned for Transubstantiation, which is directly contrary both to Sense and Reason? What reason for a blind Submission to a pretended infallible Judge, which defeats all use of Reason? But these things are too apparent.
For what reason can be given, that men should not use their Reason? What Reason can be assigned for Transubstantiation, which is directly contrary both to Sense and Reason? What reason for a blind Submission to a pretended infallible Judge, which defeats all use of Reason? But these things Are too apparent.
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The Apostle draws this inference in the words immediately preceding and following my Text: But sanctifie the Lord God in your hearts, and, having a good conscience; and indeed most naturally.
The Apostle draws this Inference in the words immediately preceding and following my Text: But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and, having a good conscience; and indeed most naturally.
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what a degree of Folly and Impiety must it be in those, who are perswaded of the truth of it, to contradict the Evidence and Design of it by the wickedness of their Lives,
what a degree of Folly and Impiety must it be in those, who Are persuaded of the truth of it, to contradict the Evidence and Design of it by the wickedness of their Lives,
And indeed it is a most astonishing Consideration, that rational Creatures should deliberately violate those Laws, upon which they acknowledge the hopes of Eternity to depend.
And indeed it is a most astonishing Consideration, that rational Creatures should deliberately violate those Laws, upon which they acknowledge the hope's of Eternity to depend.
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and yet go on without remorse to trample under foot its Laws and Precepts? Are we perswaded that infinite Rewards in another world attend the performance of our Duty in this;
and yet go on without remorse to trample under foot its Laws and Precepts? are we persuaded that infinite Rewards in Another world attend the performance of our Duty in this;
and yet are not affrighted from the Commission of any pleasing sin by the terror of them? However we may pretend a firm Assent to all these Articles;
and yet Are not affrighted from the Commission of any pleasing since by the terror of them? However we may pretend a firm Assent to all these Articles;
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An ancient Father, who lived in the declining times of Christianity, tells us, how the Heathens in his Age formed dishonourable thoughts of Christ, from the scandalous Lives of his Disciples:
an ancient Father, who lived in the declining times of Christianity, tells us, how the heathens in his Age formed dishonourable thoughts of christ, from the scandalous Lives of his Disciples:
Quomodo bonus est Magister, cujus tam malos videmus Discipulos? How can he be a good Lawgiver, that hath no better Followers? how can his Laws be excellent, that do not reform the Lives of their Professours? And then proceeds to deplore this Scandal. In nobis Christus opprobrium patitur:
Quomodo bonus est Magister, cujus tam Malos Videmus Discipulos? How can he be a good Lawgiver, that hath no better Followers? how can his Laws be excellent, that do not reform the Lives of their Professors? And then proceeds to deplore this Scandal. In nobis Christus opprobrium patitur:
We had been obliged by the Laws of Creation to embrace and practice it, to obey the Dictates of Reason, that by obeying them we might have procured the perfection of our Nature.
We had been obliged by the Laws of Creation to embrace and practice it, to obey the Dictates of Reason, that by obeying them we might have procured the perfection of our Nature.
Many Duties do arise from the Consideration of our Nature, and that Relation which we bear to God and the whole world, which would not have ceased to oblige us,
Many Duties do arise from the Consideration of our Nature, and that Relation which we bear to God and the Whole world, which would not have ceased to oblige us,
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Or if to Actions in themselves indifferent, and not in the least contributing to the perfection of our Nature, Actions having nothing extraordinary in them, beside the greatness of their Difficulty, he had adjoyned a Promise of infinite Rewards;
Or if to Actions in themselves indifferent, and not in the least contributing to the perfection of our Nature, Actions having nothing extraordinary in them, beside the greatness of their Difficulty, he had adjoined a Promise of infinite Rewards;
we must profess our selves astonished and confounded at so stupendious a Goodness; and acknowledge our selves unable to celebrate, as we ought, the Mercy of God;
we must profess our selves astonished and confounded At so stupendious a goodness; and acknowledge our selves unable to celebrate, as we ought, the Mercy of God;
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who when he might have satisfied both the Justice and Holiness of his Nature, by requiring of us the performance of the greatest Duties without any Reward,
who when he might have satisfied both the justice and Holiness of his Nature, by requiring of us the performance of the greatest Duties without any Reward,
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or proportioned his Reward to the imperfection of our Service, or proposed both Rewards and Duties, without adding continued Acts of Mercy and Forgiveness;
or proportioned his Reward to the imperfection of our Service, or proposed both Rewards and Duties, without adding continued Acts of Mercy and Forgiveness;
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yet contributed all to the Happiness of Mankind, and thereby made the Emanation of his Goodness, to be no less infinite than his Nature, the Fountain of them:
yet contributed all to the Happiness of Mankind, and thereby made the Emanation of his goodness, to be no less infinite than his Nature, the Fountain of them:
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and a profound Veneration of the Divine Mercy. This Beneficence and indulgence of God, is designed in the Text by the term Goodness, or NONLATINALPHABET:
and a profound Veneration of the Divine Mercy. This Beneficence and indulgence of God, is designed in the Text by the term goodness, or:
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an eminent instance of which the Apostle had laid down in the former part of this Verse, in that NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET, Forbearance and Long-suffering, whereby God does not immediately inflict the deserved Punishments upon Sinners,
an eminent instance of which the Apostle had laid down in the former part of this Verse, in that and, Forbearance and Long-suffering, whereby God does not immediately inflict the deserved Punishments upon Sinners,
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Yet did many in that Age, and, as I fear, more in our Times, make a contrary use of this Goodness, by thence taking Encouragement to continue in their sins,
Yet did many in that Age, and, as I Fear, more in our Times, make a contrary use of this goodness, by thence taking Encouragement to continue in their Sins,
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The Apostle complains of these Men in the former part of the Verse, That they despised the riches of the goodness, forbearance and long-suffering of God;
The Apostle complains of these Men in the former part of the Verse, That they despised the riches of the Goodness, forbearance and long-suffering of God;
and from these Attributes inferrs a contrary Conclusion to what they had formed, namely, That this ought rather to dispose us to repentance and reformation of Life, by enforcing all other Arguments of our Duty with a powerful Obligation of gratitude:
and from these Attributes infers a contrary Conclusion to what they had formed, namely, That this ought rather to dispose us to Repentance and Reformation of Life, by enforcing all other Arguments of our Duty with a powerful Obligation of gratitude:
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which is violated in a most enormous manner, by those who abused the Divine Mercy to a contrary intent, Not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth us to repentance.
which is violated in a most enormous manner, by those who abused the Divine Mercy to a contrary intent, Not knowing that the Goodness of God leads us to Repentance.
He shew them the means whereby they might obtain remission of their Sins, by promising that in due time, The seed of the woman should break the serpents head, and thereby to the Obligation of Creation added that of Redemption.
He show them the means whereby they might obtain remission of their Sins, by promising that in due time, The seed of the woman should break the Serpents head, and thereby to the Obligation of Creation added that of Redemption.
It could not so easily be forgotten, that God had produced Man out of nothing, and eminently distinguished him from all other Creatures, by giving him Dominion over them.
It could not so Easily be forgotten, that God had produced Man out of nothing, and eminently distinguished him from all other Creatures, by giving him Dominion over them.
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When the Memory of that decayed, and therewith an universal Corruption of Life and Manners ensued, God re-inforced it with the Benefit of preserving Noah and his Family from the common Destruction of Mankind.
When the Memory of that decayed, and therewith an universal Corruption of Life and Manners ensued, God reinforced it with the Benefit of preserving Noah and his Family from the Common Destruction of Mankind.
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and Men thought themselves little concerned in that, which was common to them with the rest of Mankind, I mean the Benefits of Creation and Preservation.
and Men Thought themselves little concerned in that, which was Common to them with the rest of Mankind, I mean the Benefits of Creation and Preservation.
They required nearer and more particular Testimonies of the Divine Favour, which being appropriate to themselves might distinguish them from other Men, by a greater Participation of the Divine Bounty.
They required nearer and more particular Testimonies of the Divine Favour, which being Appropriate to themselves might distinguish them from other Men, by a greater Participation of the Divine Bounty.
This was the effect indeed of an irrational Judgment, and prevailing ingratitude: (for was it not enough that God was the Author and Continuer of their Beings, to engage them to his Service?) But an effect, to which the corrupt Nature of Mankind was so prone;
This was the Effect indeed of an irrational Judgement, and prevailing ingratitude: (for was it not enough that God was the Author and Continuer of their Beings, to engage them to his Service?) But an Effect, to which the corrupt Nature of Mankind was so prove;
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that to restore decayed Religion in the World, and revive the true Worship of himself, he found it necessary to set apart a peculiar People, whom he might oblige by particular Benefits to retrieve that gratitude, which the Sense of his universal Benefits ought in all reason to have produced, yet wanted its effect.
that to restore decayed Religion in the World, and revive the true Worship of himself, he found it necessary to Set apart a peculiar People, whom he might oblige by particular Benefits to retrieve that gratitude, which the Sense of his universal Benefits ought in all reason to have produced, yet wanted its Effect.
since the common Benefits of Creation and Conservation tended more naturally to beget a right Apprehension of the Divine Omnipotence, and our dependance on it.
since the Common Benefits of Creation and Conservation tended more naturally to beget a right Apprehension of the Divine Omnipotence, and our dependence on it.
and Promise of giving to him the Land of Canaan. Upon which account he was worshipped by Abraham, under the Notion of the Author of that Promise, by Isaac, as the God of his Father, by Jacob, as the God of Abraham, and the f• … ar of his Father Isaac;
and Promise of giving to him the Land of Canaan. Upon which account he was worshipped by Abraham, under the Notion of the Author of that Promise, by Isaac, as the God of his Father, by Jacob, as the God of Abraham, and the f• … Are of his Father Isaac;
After their Deliverance out of Egypt, and those many wonders and prodigies wrought in Favour of them, God chose to be worshipped by them as the Author of that Deliverance,
After their Deliverance out of Egypt, and those many wonders and prodigies wrought in Favour of them, God chosen to be worshipped by them as the Author of that Deliverance,
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and by the very words of the Covenant, so often repeated, declared himself to be their God, and them to be his people; whereby he manifestly implyed, that he intended to distinguish them from the rest of Mankind, by the greatness of his Benefits,
and by the very words of the Covenant, so often repeated, declared himself to be their God, and them to be his people; whereby he manifestly employed, that he intended to distinguish them from the rest of Mankind, by the greatness of his Benefits,
for his chosen People, but, as if for their sakes he disclaimed his Relation to the rest of Mankind, he condescends to be in a peculiar manner called their God,
for his chosen People, but, as if for their sakes he disclaimed his Relation to the rest of Mankind, he condescends to be in a peculiar manner called their God,
Thus Ezek. XX. 5, 6, 7. reproving them for their Idolatry, he justifies his Law, whereby he had appropriated all Divine Worship to himself alone, not from the Incommunicativeness of his Divine Nature,
Thus Ezekiel XX. 5, 6, 7. reproving them for their Idolatry, he Justifies his Law, whereby he had appropriated all Divine Worship to himself alone, not from the Incommunicativeness of his Divine Nature,
In the day that I lifted up my hand unto them to bring them forth of the land of Egypt, into a land that I had espied for them, flowing with milk and honey, which is the glory of all lands.
In the day that I lifted up my hand unto them to bring them forth of the land of Egypt, into a land that I had espied for them, flowing with milk and honey, which is the glory of all Lands.
To say no more, this appears evidently from the name of JEHOVAH, under which God was constantly worshipped from the giving of the Law till the coming of Christ.
To say no more, this appears evidently from the name of JEHOVAH, under which God was constantly worshipped from the giving of the Law till the coming of christ.
And therefore at that moment in which the Promises were compleated, God made himself known unto the Jews by this name Jehovah, saying unto Moses, Exod. VI. 3. And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac and unto Jacob, by the name of El Shaddai, or God Almighty, but by my name Jehovah was not I known unto them. As if he should say.
And Therefore At that moment in which the Promises were completed, God made himself known unto the jews by this name Jehovah, saying unto Moses, Exod VI. 3. And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac and unto Jacob, by the name of El Shaddai, or God Almighty, but by my name Jehovah was not I known unto them. As if he should say.
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I was known indeed unto your Forefathers by my Attributes of Greatness and Omnipotence, whereby they were intirely satisfied, that I was able in due time to conferr upon them all those Benefits, which I had promised to them:
I was known indeed unto your Forefathers by my Attributes of Greatness and Omnipotence, whereby they were entirely satisfied, that I was able in due time to confer upon them all those Benefits, which I had promised to them:
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The exceeding Care, which God took to perpetuate the Memory of these Benefits among the Jews, does manifest it to have been the best means of preserving Religion,
The exceeding Care, which God took to perpetuate the Memory of these Benefits among the jews, does manifest it to have been the best means of preserving Religion,
but especially the grand Festival of the Passover was instituted for no other Purpose, than to continue the remembrance of their Deliverance out of Egypt. Annual repetitions of the History of those Benefits were enjoyned,
but especially the grand Festival of the Passover was instituted for no other Purpose, than to continue the remembrance of their Deliverance out of Egypt. Annual repetitions of the History of those Benefits were enjoined,
Deut. IV. 9. He was sufficiently assured, That if this grateful remembrance were preserved among them, it would draw along with it an universal Obedience to the whole Law.
Deuteronomy IV. 9. He was sufficiently assured, That if this grateful remembrance were preserved among them, it would draw along with it an universal obedience to the Whole Law.
Afterwards, when the deplorable Idolatry of the Jews (for which God caused them to be led into Captivity) had almost effaced the Memory of their miraculous Deliverance out of Egypt; and by a new Prodigy of Mercy, God had brought them out of Captivity,
Afterwards, when the deplorable Idolatry of the jews (for which God caused them to be led into Captivity) had almost effaced the Memory of their miraculous Deliverance out of Egypt; and by a new Prodigy of Mercy, God had brought them out of Captivity,
For thus he bespeaks them, Jerem. XVI. 14, 15. Therefore behold the days come, saith the Lord, that it shall no more be said the Lord liveth, that brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt.
For thus he bespeaks them, Jeremiah XVI. 14, 15. Therefore behold the days come, Says the Lord, that it shall no more be said the Lord lives, that brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt.
while we are taught to direct our Prayers to him, and to worship him, in the Notion of the Father; which cannot be, without recalling to mind his infinite Mercy manifested in our Redemption, which was designed by him,
while we Are taught to Direct our Prayers to him, and to worship him, in the Notion of the Father; which cannot be, without recalling to mind his infinite Mercy manifested in our Redemption, which was designed by him,
than did the Rites of the Jewish Law to Commemorate their Deliverance out of Egypt, particularly the Holy Eucharist; which was intended for the constant and most solemn Act of the Christian Worship, was instituted to this very Purpose, to preserve a lively Memory of that great and final Act of our Redemption;
than did the Rites of the Jewish Law to Commemorate their Deliverance out of Egypt, particularly the Holy Eucharist; which was intended for the constant and most solemn Act of the Christian Worship, was instituted to this very Purpose, to preserve a lively Memory of that great and final Act of our Redemption;
to represent to us the Death of our Saviour, and continue the Memory of those stripesby which we were healed, and of that blood, by which we were cleansed.
to represent to us the Death of our Saviour, and continue the Memory of those stripesby which we were healed, and of that blood, by which we were cleansed.
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That universal decay of Religion and Piety, which we all acknowledge and lament, cannot with so much Reason be attributed to any other cause as to this;
That universal decay of Religion and Piety, which we all acknowledge and lament, cannot with so much Reason be attributed to any other cause as to this;
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when that venerable Mystery began to be discontinued, which was instituted on purpose to continue for ever a lively Representation of it in the Church.
when that venerable Mystery began to be discontinued, which was instituted on purpose to continue for ever a lively Representation of it in the Church.
and contribute much less to excite that Sense of Gratitude, which might induce us to resign up our selves to his Will and Direction, who had done and suffered so great things for us.
and contribute much less to excite that Sense of Gratitude, which might induce us to resign up our selves to his Will and Direction, who had done and suffered so great things for us.
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This is best procured by the use of those most Holy Mysteries, where the Death and Passion of our Saviour is in the most lively and significant manner represented to us;
This is best procured by the use of those most Holy Mysteres, where the Death and Passion of our Saviour is in the most lively and significant manner represented to us;
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and esteemed every baptized Person, who being come to years of Discretion, omitted constantly to bear a part in it, to have by that Intermission fallen from the Faith,
and esteemed every baptised Person, who being come to Years of Discretion, omitted constantly to bear a part in it, to have by that Intermission fallen from the Faith,
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and cut himself off from the Church of Christ? This produced and secured that lasting Gratitude, which served for the grand Motive and Spring of all Christian Vertues, permitted not their Zeal to grow cold,
and Cut himself off from the Church of christ? This produced and secured that lasting Gratitude, which served for the grand Motive and Spring of all Christian Virtues, permitted not their Zeal to grow cold,
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of which the chief and infinitely greatest is the frequent Celebration of the Holy Eucharist, whereby that great Principle of Obedience in revealed Religion, I mean Gratitude, might be produced, kept alive,
of which the chief and infinitely greatest is the frequent Celebration of the Holy Eucharist, whereby that great Principle of obedience in revealed Religion, I mean Gratitude, might be produced, kept alive,
This, to the no less scandal, than prejudice of Christianity, hath in latter Ages been fatally neglected and discontinued, reduced to some few Seasons and Festivals of the year,
This, to the no less scandal, than prejudice of Christianity, hath in latter Ages been fatally neglected and discontinued, reduced to Some few Seasons and Festivals of the year,
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and given occasion to more frequent and numerous Celebrations of the Holy Eucharist over all Christendom, which before that time in the Church of Rome were by long disuse almost become unknown.
and given occasion to more frequent and numerous Celebrations of the Holy Eucharist over all Christendom, which before that time in the Church of Room were by long disuse almost become unknown.
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For as for their constant private Masses, whatsoever may be pretended for their being a Propitiatory Sacrifice for the quick and dead, most certainly they do not in the least conduce to Commemorate and set forth the Death of Christ.
For as for their constant private Masses, whatsoever may be pretended for their being a Propitiatory Sacrifice for the quick and dead, most Certainly they do not in the least conduce to Commemorate and Set forth the Death of christ.
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Justly also to the Honour of the Church of England in particular, which after a lamentable and universal disuse of these Holy Mysteries introduced in the late times of Confusion both of Church and State, hath happily restored the use of them, renewed frequent Communions, and enjoys numerous Communicants:
Justly also to the Honour of the Church of England in particular, which After a lamentable and universal disuse of these Holy Mysteres introduced in the late times of Confusion both of Church and State, hath happily restored the use of them, renewed frequent Communions, and enjoys numerous Communicants:
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But I return to the prosecution of my Text, (although even this conduceth mightily to the Illustration of the Argument now in hand) and having sufficiently manifested that Gratitude,
But I return to the prosecution of my Text, (although even this conduceth mightily to the Illustration of the Argument now in hand) and having sufficiently manifested that Gratitude,
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or a right Sense of our Obligation arising from the Considerations of the infinite Benefits of God, was intended by him to be to us the grand Motive of Obedience to his Laws;
or a right Sense of our Obligation arising from the Considerations of the infinite Benefits of God, was intended by him to be to us the grand Motive of obedience to his Laws;
Which however it cannot be called in question, since as we have already shewed, this Motive was before all others chosen by the infallible Wisdom of God, to lead us to Repentance, and thereby to Salvation;
Which however it cannot be called in question, since as we have already showed, this Motive was before all Others chosen by the infallible Wisdom of God, to led us to Repentance, and thereby to Salvation;
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The Benefits indeed of Creation and Conservation, if Men would duly consider the Greatness of them, were sufficient to introduce and secure the constant Worship of the Author of them.
The Benefits indeed of Creation and Conservation, if Men would duly Consider the Greatness of them, were sufficient to introduce and secure the constant Worship of the Author of them.
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Insomuch as the Heathens enjoying no peculiar Benefits of God, worshipped with Divine Honour those men whom they fancied, when alive, to have been their greatest Benefactors.
Insomuch as the heathens enjoying no peculiar Benefits of God, worshipped with Divine Honour those men whom they fancied, when alive, to have been their greatest Benefactors.
They did equally partake of the common Benefits of Creation and Conservation, and as St. Paul assureth us, Acts XVII. 28. acknowledged that in God they did live,
They did equally partake of the Common Benefits of Creation and Conservation, and as Saint Paul assureth us, Acts XVII. 28. acknowledged that in God they did live,
not necessarily indeed, for then they had not been inexcusable, but in Conjunction with the depraved Nature of Mankind, which is led more by the Impressions of Sense,
not necessarily indeed, for then they had not been inexcusable, but in Conjunction with the depraved Nature of Mankind, which is led more by the Impressions of Sense,
and imagining Beneficence to be the best Indication of a Deity, ranked among the Gods their sellow Creatures, from whom they had received some extraordinary Benefit.
and imagining Beneficence to be the best Indication of a Deity, ranked among the God's their sellow Creatures, from whom they had received Some extraordinary Benefit.
These they worshipped with the utmost Efforts of Piety and Devotion; which however being in them directed to false Objects, tended to their Condemnation;
These they worshipped with the utmost Efforts of Piety and Devotion; which however being in them directed to false Objects, tended to their Condemnation;
yet may justly make us ashamed, who incited by infinite Benefits, and allured by subsequent Rewards, render not those Duties of Gratitude, to an Object, in its own Nature, worthy of Adoration, which they returned to mortal Men for petty inconsiderable Favours.
yet may justly make us ashamed, who incited by infinite Benefits, and allured by subsequent Rewards, render not those Duties of Gratitude, to an Object, in its own Nature, worthy of Adoration, which they returned to Mortal Men for Petty inconsiderable Favours.
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They were content even to debase their Natures, and stoop to the Worship of their fellow Creatures, that they might not seem to be wanting in returning thanks for slight and temporal Obligations:
They were content even to debase their Nature's, and stoop to the Worship of their fellow Creatures, that they might not seem to be wanting in returning thanks for slight and temporal Obligations:
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which might raise their Apprehensions and induce them, to consider themselves obliged in Gratitude to pay an intire Obedience to the Dictates of so great a Benefactor.
which might raise their Apprehensions and induce them, to Consider themselves obliged in Gratitude to pay an entire obedience to the Dictates of so great a Benefactor.
which was not delivered until God had abundantly convinced the Jews of that peculiar Favour which he bore unto them, by working Signs and Miracles in their behalf in Egypt, bringing them out thence with a mighty hand and a stretched out arm, drowning their enemies in the Red Sea,
which was not Delivered until God had abundantly convinced the jews of that peculiar Favour which he boar unto them, by working Signs and Miracles in their behalf in Egypt, bringing them out thence with a mighty hand and a stretched out arm, drowning their enemies in the Read Sea,
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Insomuch that it may be observed; that when they committed that foul Apostacy related in the XXXII. Chapter of Exodus, and worshipped God under the Representation of a molten Calf;
Insomuch that it may be observed; that when they committed that foul Apostasy related in the XXXII. Chapter of Exodus, and worshipped God under the Representation of a melted Calf;
they still forgat not that Benefit, but directed their Worship to him chiefly upon that account, saying, These be thy Gods, O Israel, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, Ver. 4.
they still forgot not that Benefit, but directed their Worship to him chiefly upon that account, saying, These be thy God's, Oh Israel, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, Ver. 4.
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who in his triennial Preaching preceding his Crucifixion, and final Completion of his Office upon Earth, went about doing good, healing the Sick, raising the Dead, curing Demoniacks,
who in his triennial Preaching preceding his Crucifixion, and final Completion of his Office upon Earth, went about doing good, healing the Sick, raising the Dead, curing Demoniacs,
For among all the Miracles of Christ, not above three or four can be found, which do not immediately respect the Cure of the Infirmities, the relief of the Wants,
For among all the Miracles of christ, not above three or four can be found, which do not immediately respect the Cure of the Infirmities, the relief of the Wants,
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And thus it appears both from the Nature of the thing, and the Example of the Divine Oeconomy, that a right Sense of the Divine Beneficence, is the most effectual Motive of Obedience to the Laws of God. But then
And thus it appears both from the Nature of the thing, and the Exampl of the Divine Oeconomy, that a right Sense of the Divine Beneficence, is the most effectual Motive of obedience to the Laws of God. But then
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Secondly, This will appear more manifestly, if we consider the Nature of the Divine Benefits, how much greater influence they deservedly Challenge than any others:
Secondly, This will appear more manifestly, if we Consider the Nature of the Divine Benefits, how much greater influence they deservedly Challenge than any Others:
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Benefits so truly infinite, and exceeding our comprehension, that God might justly make that appeal to the whole world, which he doth in the Prophet Isaiah, Chap. V. Ver. 3, 4. And now O Inhabitants of Jerusalem,
Benefits so truly infinite, and exceeding our comprehension, that God might justly make that appeal to the Whole world, which he does in the Prophet Isaiah, Chap. V. Ver. 3, 4. And now Oh Inhabitants of Jerusalem,
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What could have been done more to my Vineyard, that I have not done in it? So studiously hathGod endeavoured to procure the Happiness os Mankind, by all thoseObligations which are wont to make impression on it.
What could have been done more to my Vineyard, that I have not done in it? So studiously hathGod endeavoured to procure the Happiness os Mankind, by all thoseObligations which Are wont to make impression on it.
I will consider only that mentioned in the words immediately preceding my Text, which the Apostle expresseth by the riches of his Goodness, forbearance and long suffering;
I will Consider only that mentioned in the words immediately preceding my Text, which the Apostle Expresses by the riches of his goodness, forbearance and long suffering;
and depraved Inclinations of our mind, and henceforward devote our Lives to the Service of God, which having been so often forfeited to his Justice, have been as often remitted by his Mercy.
and depraved Inclinations of our mind, and henceforward devote our Lives to the Service of God, which having been so often forfeited to his justice, have been as often remitted by his Mercy.
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and hath antiently procured to the most admired Princes, the Titles of Fathers of their Countrey, and the delight of Mankind. In them it was esteemed the highest degree of Perfection,
and hath anciently procured to the most admired Princes, the Titles of Father's of their Country, and the delight of Mankind. In them it was esteemed the highest degree of Perfection,
and consider the offers of Pardon made to us upon condition of Repentance; if we do not with equal Gratitude resent the remission of every single sin;
and Consider the offers of Pardon made to us upon condition of Repentance; if we do not with equal Gratitude resent the remission of every single since;
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we must acknowledge it to be no other than the product of a brutish stupidity, which can be convinced by Sense, that hainous Offences may forfeit their Lives to the Laws of their Countrey;
we must acknowledge it to be no other than the product of a brutish stupidity, which can be convinced by Sense, that heinous Offences may forfeit their Lives to the Laws of their Country;
that even by the Law of Nature the Commission of sin renders us obnoxious to undergo the Divine Vengeance, in whatsoever way that may be inflicted on us;
that even by the Law of Nature the Commission of since renders us obnoxious to undergo the Divine Vengeance, in whatsoever Way that may be inflicted on us;
How infinitely therefore are we bound to celebrate the Mercy of God, in that he doth not imm• … diately pour out his Wrath upon us, but patiently awaits our Repentance;
How infinitely Therefore Are we bound to celebrate the Mercy of God, in that he does not imm• … diately pour out his Wrath upon us, but patiently awaits our Repentance;
but by an extraordinary Act of loving kindness, not to be parallelled in the Actions of Mankind, passionately wisheth that by our Repentance we would capacitate our selves to receive his Favour? For thus Psalm LXXXI. 14, 15. he testifieth,
but by an extraordinary Act of loving kindness, not to be paralleled in the Actions of Mankind, passionately wishes that by our Repentance we would capacitate our selves to receive his Favour? For thus Psalm LXXXI. 14, 15. he Testifieth,
how delightful it would have been to him to continue his Favours to the Children of Israel, if their obstinate perseverance in sin had not rendred it incongruous to the Holiness of his Nature to do it.
how delightful it would have been to him to continue his Favours to the Children of Israel, if their obstinate perseverance in since had not rendered it incongruous to the Holiness of his Nature to do it.
And in like manner, Esai. XLVIII. 17, 18. Thus saith the Lord thy Redeemer, the Holy one of Israel, I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.
And in like manner, Isaiah. XLVIII. 17, 18. Thus Says the Lord thy Redeemer, the Holy one of Israel, I am the Lord thy God which Teaches thee to profit, which leads thee by the Way that thou Shouldst go.
To name no more Passages of this Nature, how passionate is that Protestation of God, Ezek. XXXIII. 11. As I live saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked,
To name no more Passages of this Nature, how passionate is that Protestation of God, Ezekiel XXXIII. 11. As I live Says the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked,
for why will ye die O ye house of Israel? This carnest desire of God, that by Repentance we would qualifie our selves to receive his Mercy, can proceed from no other Principle than the utmost perfection of Clemency and Goodness to Mankind;
for why will you die Oh you house of Israel? This carnest desire of God, that by Repentance we would qualify our selves to receive his Mercy, can proceed from no other Principle than the utmost perfection of Clemency and goodness to Mankind;
The Psalmist made excellent use of this Consideration, when comparing the unworthiness of Man, to the Greatness of the Divine Favours conferred on him, he cries out in Admiration:
The Psalmist made excellent use of this Consideration, when comparing the unworthiness of Man, to the Greatness of the Divine Favours conferred on him, he cries out in Admiration:
That is, scarce would any other conferr so great a Benefit, as to lay down his Life for his sake, upon any one, however punctually performing all the Duties of Juftice,
That is, scarce would any other confer so great a Benefit, as to lay down his Life for his sake, upon any one, however punctually performing all the Duties of Juftice,
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And in this appeareth the incomparable Greatness of the Divine Goodness, that while we, far from performing those Duties, which in the strictest manner we are obliged to pay to God, much less from doing more than is necessarily required of us, had by our sins provoked the Divine Displeasure,
And in this appears the incomparable Greatness of the Divine goodness, that while we, Far from performing those Duties, which in the Strictest manner we Are obliged to pay to God, much less from doing more than is necessarily required of us, had by our Sins provoked the Divine Displeasure,
What ought not we to do for God, who, by his superabundant Goodness, hath so far exceeded, what he oweth to us in Justice, that the latter holdeth no Proportion to the former? In strict propriety of Speech he oweth nothing to us;
What ought not we to do for God, who, by his superabundant goodness, hath so Far exceeded, what he owes to us in justice, that the latter holds no Proportion to the former? In strict propriety of Speech he owes nothing to us;
and although when once created he cannot without Injustice necessitate us to be miserable, or lay greater evil upon us without respect to our Demerits,
and although when once created he cannot without Injustice necessitate us to be miserable, or lay greater evil upon us without respect to our Demerits,
For what can we plead in behalf of our selves to render us worthy of the Divine Favour? Not the Dignity of our Nature, which in his sight is dust and ashes:
For what can we plead in behalf of our selves to render us worthy of the Divine Favour? Not the Dignity of our Nature, which in his sighed is dust and Ashes:
as ha• … ing more noble Conceptions of the Divine Majesty, and • … eing able, by reason of their Spirituality, to sing Praises unto him without intermission:
as ha• … ing more noble Conceptions of the Divine Majesty, and • … eing able, by reason of their Spirituality, to sing Praises unto him without intermission:
But the Angels which kept not their sirst estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judement of the great day, Jude VI. It is Man alone, whom God seems to have chosen out for the darling of the Creation;
But the Angels which kept not their sirst estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgement of the great day, U^de VI. It is Man alone, whom God seems to have chosen out for the darling of the Creation;
This Consideration cannot but strike our Souls with a lively Sense of our Obligation to God, that in dispensing the riches of his Goodness, he weighed not our Merits,
This Consideration cannot but strike our Souls with a lively Sense of our Obligation to God, that in dispensing the riches of his goodness, he weighed not our Merits,
and working up our Souls into an Extasie of gratitude constrain us to Obedience. Wisely therefore did Moses so much inculcate it in the IX. of Deuteronomy, where aggra• … ating the Greatness of the Obligation, which God had laid upon the People of Israel, by his wonderful and numerous Benefits, he chargeth them to remember withall that they were undeserved.
and working up our Souls into an Ecstasy of gratitude constrain us to obedience. Wisely Therefore did Moses so much inculcate it in the IX. of Deuteronomy, where aggra• … ating the Greatness of the Obligation, which God had laid upon the People of Israel, by his wondered and numerous Benefits, he charges them to Remember withal that they were undeserved.
These can be no other than the visible and most remarkable effects of the Divine Power and Goodness By these as Men are chiefly led to the knowledge of a God,
These can be no other than the visible and most remarkable effects of the Divine Power and goodness By these as Men Are chiefly led to the knowledge of a God,
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Men seldom consider God any otherwise than in Relation to themselves, and therefore want some extraordinary Benefits to excite their Att• … ntion, and entertain their Consideration.
Men seldom Consider God any otherwise than in Relation to themselves, and Therefore want Some extraordinary Benefits to excite their Att• … ntion, and entertain their Consideration.
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So that if the remembrance of these be once effaced, we may reasonably conclude, all other Arguments of our Duty and Subjection to God, to have been long before forgotten.
So that if the remembrance of these be once effaced, we may reasonably conclude, all other Arguments of our Duty and Subjection to God, to have been long before forgotten.
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Unanswerably therefore doth God argue in the Prophet Isaiah against the ingratitude of his People, Esai. I. 23. I have nourished and brought up children,
Unanswerably Therefore does God argue in the Prophet Isaiah against the ingratitude of his People, Isaiah. I. 23. I have nourished and brought up children,
And shall Man be less grateful to his Creator, than brute Beasts to their fellow Creatures? Or shall we alone of all the Creation be untameable by kindness,
And shall Man be less grateful to his Creator, than brutus Beasts to their fellow Creatures? Or shall we alone of all the Creation be untameable by kindness,
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and Infinite Majesty, and remitted our Duties belonging to them; requiring us to consider him only under the amiable Attribute of Goodness and Loving-kindness;
and Infinite Majesty, and remitted our Duties belonging to them; requiring us to Consider him only under the amiable Attribute of goodness and Lovingkindness;
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And this is sufficient to prove the Second Head proposed, That the Sense of our Obligation arising from the Divine Benefits, is the most effectual Motive of obedience to the Laws of God.
And this is sufficient to prove the Second Head proposed, That the Sense of our Obligation arising from the Divine Benefits, is the most effectual Motive of Obedience to the Laws of God.
It remains that I consider the influence of Gratitude upon our Minds, arising from the Consideration of the forbearance and long-suffering of God, in Relation to the particular Duty of Repentance mentioned in my Text. But since the present time doth not permit that, I will only in a few words Summ up what I intended to say, by way of Application.
It remains that I Consider the influence of Gratitude upon our Minds, arising from the Consideration of the forbearance and long-suffering of God, in Relation to the particular Duty of Repentance mentioned in my Text. But since the present time does not permit that, I will only in a few words Sum up what I intended to say, by Way of Application.
If to forgetthe Divine Benefits be so great a Sin, how monstrous and unpardonable a Crime must it be, to abuse them to a quite contrary intent? May we not justly take up the words of Moses, Deut. XXXII. 6. Do ye thus requite the Lord, O foolish people and unwise? This is so manifest an Affront to the Nature of God, that an higher Indignity cannot be thought of;
If to forgetthe Divine Benefits be so great a since, how monstrous and unpardonable a Crime must it be, to abuse them to a quite contrary intent? May we not justly take up the words of Moses, Deuteronomy XXXII. 6. Do you thus requite the Lord, Oh foolish people and unwise? This is so manifest an Affront to the Nature of God, that an higher Indignity cannot be Thought of;
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and therefore the Apostle assureth us in the Verse following the Text, That the despisers of this mercy treasure up to themselves wrath against the day of wrath,
and Therefore the Apostle assureth us in the Verse following the Text, That the despisers of this mercy treasure up to themselves wrath against the day of wrath,
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and then that nothing is so terrible as an abused Mercy, and a slighted Goodness. You only, saith God to the Jews in the Prophet Amos (chap. III. ver. 2.) Have I known of all the families of the earth;
and then that nothing is so terrible as an abused Mercy, and a slighted goodness. You only, Says God to the jews in the Prophet Amos (chap. III. ver. 2.) Have I known of all the families of the earth;
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we have this Comfort, that our Repentance is placed upon the best Foundation, the Love of God, whence ariseth that true Contrition which God hath promised not to despise.
we have this Comfort, that our Repentance is placed upon the best Foundation, the Love of God, whence arises that true Contrition which God hath promised not to despise.
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And then how much more noble is it, how more becoming the Excellency of our Nature and Religion, to perform our Duty to God, rather out of the Sense of our Obligations to him,
And then how much more noble is it, how more becoming the Excellency of our Nature and Religion, to perform our Duty to God, rather out of the Sense of our Obligations to him,
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than the fear of Punishment, or the hope of Reward? In the first Case, the chief Principle of all our Actions will be the Love of God, in the latter the Love of our selves:
than the Fear of Punishment, or the hope of Reward? In the First Case, the chief Principle of all our Actions will be the Love of God, in the latter the Love of our selves:
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and shall not my Soul be avenged on such a Nation as this? God hath appointed his Mercy as a refuge to Mankind for Sins of ignorance, Passion and Inadvertency;
and shall not my Soul be avenged on such a nation as this? God hath appointed his Mercy as a refuge to Mankind for Sins of ignorance, Passion and Inadvertency;
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If a man will not turn, he will whet his sword, Psal. VII. 13. And then the dreadful consequence of his anger himself tells us, Deut. XXXII. 40, 41. For I lift up my hand to heaven,
If a man will not turn, he will whet his sword, Psalm VII. 13. And then the dreadful consequence of his anger himself tells us, Deuteronomy XXXII. 40, 41. For I lift up my hand to heaven,
that so we also may partake of the goodness, forbearance, and long-suffering of God, and not fall into their Condemnation, who despise the riches of them.
that so we also may partake of the Goodness, forbearance, and long-suffering of God, and not fallen into their Condemnation, who despise the riches of them.
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THE coming of the Messias into the world, and therewith the Manifestation of the Divine Mercy to lost Mankind, which we at this time Commemorate, was so signal a Benefit,
THE coming of the Messias into the world, and therewith the Manifestation of the Divine Mercy to lost Mankind, which we At this time Commemorate, was so signal a Benefit,
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and in all respects so infinite, that it cannot but administer Matter of Admiration to us, to see it rejected, derided and opposed, by the greatest part of Mankind.
and in all respects so infinite, that it cannot but administer Matter of Admiration to us, to see it rejected, derided and opposed, by the greatest part of Mankind.
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It may justly seem strange to us, that that which was proposed by God to rescue Men from that fatal Ignorance, wherein they were involved, should be treated with Scorn, become a Stumbling-block, and be accounted Folly. That the glad tidings of great joy to Men, should be made a Matter of Derision,
It may justly seem strange to us, that that which was proposed by God to rescue Men from that fatal Ignorance, wherein they were involved, should be treated with Scorn, become a Stumbling-block, and be accounted Folly. That the glad tidings of great joy to Men, should be made a Matter of Derision,
as well as their Wills corrupted with Passions and inordinate Desires; it hath been equally difficult, without the Assistance of Revelation, to find out the Truth,
as well as their Wills corrupted with Passion and inordinate Desires; it hath been equally difficult, without the Assistance of Revelation, to find out the Truth,
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the failings of the Understanding were so far from being perceived and acknowledged, that a great part of Mankind had flattered themselves into an Opinion of a perfect knowledge,
the failings of the Understanding were so Far from being perceived and acknowledged, that a great part of Mankind had flattered themselves into an Opinion of a perfect knowledge,
They falsely imagined their own Conceptions to be infallible; and thereby treated the Christian Religion, which opposed them, as an erroneous and ridiculous Doctrine;
They falsely imagined their own Conceptions to be infallible; and thereby treated the Christian Religion, which opposed them, as an erroneous and ridiculous Doctrine;
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The Simplicity of the Christian Religion, its want of all those external pompous Arguments of Subtilty and mistaken Learning, which recommended other Systems, together with its opposition to the received false Opinions of men, had induced some Christians at Corinth, who lived among the learned Philosophers of the Heathens,
The Simplicity of the Christian Religion, its want of all those external pompous Arguments of Subtlety and mistaken Learning, which recommended other Systems, together with its opposition to the received false Opinions of men, had induced Some Christians At Corinth, who lived among the learned Philosophers of the heathens,
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and so hindred many from becoming Christians. The Apostle therefore in this Chapter argueth against all these Men, and in the 17th. Verse, opposeth to these new Refiners of Christianity, his own Example;
and so hindered many from becoming Christians. The Apostle Therefore in this Chapter argue against all these Men, and in the 17th. Verse, Opposeth to these new Refiners of Christianity, his own Exampl;
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as it would most certainly do, if proposed according to the Fancies of those men, who turned it into a System of difficult and elaborate Contemplation.
as it would most Certainly do, if proposed according to the Fancies of those men, who turned it into a System of difficult and elaborate Contemplation.
And it would want that powerful Confirmation of the truth of it, that being proposed in a plain and familiar way by mean and unlearned Persons, It notwithstanding surmounted the pompous Learning of the Schools and Synagogue,
And it would want that powerful Confirmation of the truth of it, that being proposed in a plain and familiar Way by mean and unlearned Persons, It notwithstanding surmounted the pompous Learning of the Schools and Synagogue,
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but also by other external Arguments, which, by any considering Man, cannot be rejected. As, that it was foretold by the antient Prophets, particularly by Isaiah in XXIX.
but also by other external Arguments, which, by any considering Man, cannot be rejected. As, that it was foretold by the ancient prophets, particularly by Isaiah in XXIX.
that it is abundantly justified by its admirable Success in the world, to have been the best and most wise manner of proceeding, being entertained by great numbers of Persons,
that it is abundantly justified by its admirable Success in the world, to have been the best and most wise manner of proceeding, being entertained by great numbers of Persons,
whereas the Philosophy of the Gentiles, and the elaborate Interpretations of the Mosaick Law, made by the great Doctors of it, gained no considerable Progress in the world;
whereas the Philosophy of the Gentiles, and the elaborate Interpretations of the Mosaic Law, made by the great Doctors of it, gained no considerable Progress in the world;
and being confined to some small number of Sectaries and Disciples only, manifested by their Unsuccessfulness, that they were never designed by the infallible Wisdom of God for the universal Discipline or Religion of Mankind.
and being confined to Some small number of Sectaries and Disciples only, manifested by their Unsuccessfulness, that they were never designed by the infallible Wisdom of God for the universal Discipline or Religion of Mankind.
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Where therefore is the Wise? as the Apostle triumphantly upbraids them, Ver. 20. Whe• … e is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world, who after all their laborious Searches missed of the Truth,
Where Therefore is the Wise? as the Apostle triumphantly upbraids them, Ver. 20. Whe• … e is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world, who After all their laborious Searches missed of the Truth,
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and could never propagate their Doctrines with Success? Hath not God made foolish the Wisdom of this world, Baffling all the elaborate Schemes of these opinionated Men,
and could never propagate their Doctrines with Success? Hath not God made foolish the Wisdom of this world, Baffling all the elaborate Schemes of these opinionated Men,
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Since these Persons, who had conceived so great an Opinion of their own Wisdom, had apparently failed of discovering, by the light of Reason, the true God,
Since these Persons, who had conceived so great an Opinion of their own Wisdom, had apparently failed of discovering, by the Light of Reason, the true God,
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and that God should as it were by way of Punishment confound their Arrogance and mortifie their Self-conceit, by instructing and saving Mankind by a way directly contrary to their Suppositions,
and that God should as it were by Way of Punishment confound their Arrogance and mortify their Self-conceit, by instructing and Saving Mankind by a Way directly contrary to their Suppositions,
and that considered in the matter of the Revelations, which having nothing of extraordinary Abstraction or difficult Contemplation in them, were in their Judgment accounted foolish;
and that considered in the matter of the Revelations, which having nothing of extraordinary Abstraction or difficult Contemplation in them, were in their Judgement accounted foolish;
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the Jews requiring a sign, that is, the constant performance of glorious and pompous Miracles, which might secure to them the Fruition and increase of that temporal Felicity, which they vainly hoped to receive from the Messias:
the jews requiring a Signen, that is, the constant performance of glorious and pompous Miracles, which might secure to them the Fruition and increase of that temporal Felicity, which they vainly hoped to receive from the Messias:
After all these preliminary Arguments, the Apostle having thereby cleared the way, and removed all Objections, lays down this Conclusion in the words of my Text:
After all these preliminary Arguments, the Apostle having thereby cleared the Way, and removed all Objections, lays down this Conclusion in the words of my Text:
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I. The Reasonableness or just cause of believing, and professing the Christian Faith, notwithstanding its being a stumbling block to the Jews, and to the Gentiles foolishness.
I. The Reasonableness or just cause of believing, and professing the Christian Faith, notwithstanding its being a stumbling block to the jews, and to the Gentiles foolishness.
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as the whole System of Faith revealed by Christ, is manifest from the Context; although the Crucifixion of our Lord, as it is the grand Mystery of our Faith,
as the Whole System of Faith revealed by christ, is manifest from the Context; although the Crucifixion of our Lord, as it is the grand Mystery of our Faith,
and consider only the more general Prejudices and Objections, upon account of which the Faith became a scandal to the Jews, and folly to the Gentiles; that so by manifesting the unreasonableness and inconclusiveness of them, I may manifest the Justice and Reasonableness of our Belief, notwithstanding their Opposition.
and Consider only the more general Prejudices and Objections, upon account of which the Faith became a scandal to the jews, and folly to the Gentiles; that so by manifesting the unreasonableness and inconclusiveness of them, I may manifest the justice and Reasonableness of our Belief, notwithstanding their Opposition.
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1. The matter of those Revelations, which are the Object of the Christian Faith: Or, 2. The manner of revealing them, and proposing them to the World. In Relation to the first;
1. The matter of those Revelations, which Are the Object of the Christian Faith: Or, 2. The manner of revealing them, and proposing them to the World. In Relation to the First;
that it was agreeable to the Majesty, and former Revelations of God, to propose Matters of Belief and Practice not exceeding the capacity of the meanest Persons:
that it was agreeable to the Majesty, and former Revelations of God, to propose Matters of Belief and Practice not exceeding the capacity of the Meanest Persons:
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and thus far they proceeded in the right way; but then the aforementioned Prejudices were a stumbling-block in their way, which occasioned their Fall, and hindered any farther Progress.
and thus Far they proceeded in the right Way; but then the aforementioned Prejudices were a stumbling-block in their Way, which occasioned their Fallen, and hindered any farther Progress.
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The Gentile Philosophers (for against them, and not the more unlearned sort of Heathens, the Apostle here argues,) conceived yet deeper Prejudices against Christianity, accounting it Foolishness, and deriding the whole Design of it.
The Gentile Philosophers (for against them, and not the more unlearned sort of heathens, the Apostle Here argues,) conceived yet Deeper Prejudices against Christianity, accounting it Foolishness, and deriding the Whole Design of it.
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Or if God should put himself to this unnecessary trouble, they vainly supposed, that no Persons were so fit to be employed in it as themselves, who were indued with extraordinary Assistances of acquired Learning:
Or if God should put himself to this unnecessary trouble, they vainly supposed, that no Persons were so fit to be employed in it as themselves, who were endued with extraordinary Assistances of acquired Learning:
and which mightily added to their Prejudice, were by Birth and Education Barbarians; whom the Greeks were wont to treat as the most vile and contemptible part of the Creation, devoid of Reason,
and which mightily added to their Prejudice, were by Birth and Education Barbarians; whom the Greeks were wont to Treat as the most vile and contemptible part of the Creation, devoid of Reason,
the Christian Religion seemed to them to be naked and homely, and which they accounted a great indecency, fitted for the Reception of all Men, not the Contemplation of themselves only;
the Christian Religion seemed to them to be naked and homely, and which they accounted a great indecency, fitted for the Reception of all Men, not the Contemplation of themselves only;
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as not consisting of abstruse Mysteries, and subtil Distinctions; which by their Intricacy and Difficulty might Intitle themselves to Sublimity and a Divine Original;
as not consisting of abstruse Mysteres, and subtle Distinctions; which by their Intricacy and Difficulty might Entitle themselves to Sublimity and a Divine Original;
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An Answer which invincibly overthrows the Plea of these Opposers of Christianity, as who proceeded upon an arrogant Opinion of their Knowledge and Comprehension:
an Answer which invincibly overthrows the Plea of these Opposers of Christianity, as who proceeded upon an arrogant Opinion of their Knowledge and Comprehension:
whereas the experience of many Ages might have convinced them, how unsuccessfully Mankind hath ever endeavoured to obtain the knowledge of Divine Matters by its own Power.
whereas the experience of many Ages might have convinced them, how unsuccessfully Mankind hath ever endeavoured to obtain the knowledge of Divine Matters by its own Power.
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we acknowledge our Errours by changing our Opinions daily; and may discover the imperfection of our Understandings even from the increase of Knowledge;
we acknowledge our Errors by changing our Opinions daily; and may discover the imperfection of our Understandings even from the increase of Knowledge;
But as the Apostle assureth us, 1 Cor. III. 19. The wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, or in comparison of his greater and infinite Wisdom, who seeth all things and their Tendency or Subservience to procure the end he designeth;
But as the Apostle assureth us, 1 Cor. III. 19. The Wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, or in comparison of his greater and infinite Wisdom, who sees all things and their Tendency or Subservience to procure the end he designeth;
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For first, As to the Spirituality of it, this is so far srom prejudicing the truth of it, that if justly considered, it ought rather to recommend it to the Reception of all considering Persons;
For First, As to the Spirituality of it, this is so Far srom prejudicing the truth of it, that if justly considered, it ought rather to recommend it to the Reception of all considering Persons;
only they pretended that this spiritual Worship opposed their own more gross and corporeal Worship, which was acknowledged on both sides to have been revealed by God;
only they pretended that this spiritual Worship opposed their own more gross and corporeal Worship, which was acknowledged on both sides to have been revealed by God;
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And if their former Religion induced them to different Sentiments, God had taken abundant Care to prevent their mistake, by frequent foretelling to them in the Prophets his intention of changing their Religion, dis-burthening them of the imposition of their Rites and Ceremonies,
And if their former Religion induced them to different Sentiments, God had taken abundant Care to prevent their mistake, by frequent foretelling to them in the prophets his intention of changing their Religion, disburdening them of the imposition of their Rites and Ceremonies,
it was no other than a childish Fancy, to imagine that Pomp and Grandeur, Riches and Majesty did more become the Messias, than Humility and Affliction;
it was no other than a childish Fancy, to imagine that Pomp and Grandeur, Riches and Majesty did more become the Messias, than Humility and Affliction;
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Poverty and Contempt, being things in their own Nature indifferent, and of no Esteem any otherwise than in respect to their conducement to some better end;
Poverty and Contempt, being things in their own Nature indifferent, and of no Esteem any otherwise than in respect to their conducement to Some better end;
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it was highly expedient, that he should suffer all the Calamities incident to humane Nature, that so he might teach Men, by his own Example, patiently to endure Affliction, undergo Poverty with Contentment,
it was highly expedient, that he should suffer all the Calamities incident to humane Nature, that so he might teach Men, by his own Exampl, patiently to endure Affliction, undergo Poverty with Contentment,
and not be affrighted by the terrour of Death from the performance of their Duty. No perswasion was necessary to induce Men to admit Riches, Pleasures and Prosperity;
and not be affrighted by the terror of Death from the performance of their Duty. No persuasion was necessary to induce Men to admit Riches, Pleasures and Prosperity;
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as being different from that wherein the Law was revealed on Mount Sina: but far from appearing incredible, ought rather to have seemed more congruous to the Nature of God;
as being different from that wherein the Law was revealed on Mount Sina: but Far from appearing incredible, ought rather to have seemed more congruous to the Nature of God;
which being Matters of the highest Bounty and Clemency to Mankind, required not to be revealed in such a terrible manner as the Law, which was employed rather in denouncing the Judgments than the Mercies of God;
which being Matters of the highest Bounty and Clemency to Mankind, required not to be revealed in such a terrible manner as the Law, which was employed rather in denouncing the Judgments than the mercies of God;
Or else relying more upon Miracles than the Testimony of the ancient Prophecies concerning Christ, and never urging their Authority to the Jews without some concomitant Miracle.
Or Else relying more upon Miracles than the Testimony of the ancient Prophecies Concerning christ, and never urging their authority to the jews without Some concomitant Miracle.
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and to gratifie the idle Curiosity of every petulant Humour, by working Miracles as often as should be required, would be such a trifling Extravagance,
and to gratify the idle Curiosity of every petulant Humour, by working Miracles as often as should be required, would be such a trifling Extravagance,
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namely, that it was Successfully propagated in the World by ignorant and illiterate Persons, who could neither impose upon Mankind by the Crafty Artifice of Rhetorick or Insinuation,
namely, that it was Successfully propagated in the World by ignorant and illiterate Persons, who could neither impose upon Mankind by the Crafty Artifice of Rhetoric or Insinuation,
even of the learned World, wrought by such weak and contemptible means, convince all sober Persons of somewhat more than humane directing the Conduct of it;
even of the learned World, wrought by such weak and contemptible means, convince all Sobrium Persons of somewhat more than humane directing the Conduct of it;
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who if they had been qualified for such an Office by acquired Learning, would have been apt to have ascribed their knowledge of Divine Matters to their own Sagacity, not the Gift of God;
who if they had been qualified for such an Office by acquired Learning, would have been apt to have ascribed their knowledge of Divine Matters to their own Sagacity, not the Gift of God;
and further, might have induced Men to have attributed the Success of Christianity to the Sophistry and Insinuation of its Teachers, not the Power of that Truth, which accompanied it,
and further, might have induced Men to have attributed the Success of Christianity to the Sophistry and Insinuation of its Teachers, not the Power of that Truth, which accompanied it,
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Thus we have answered the Prejudices of the Jews, and by shewing the Wisdom of God in employing unlearned Persons, defeated a like Objection of the Heathen Philosophers.
Thus we have answered the Prejudices of the jews, and by showing the Wisdom of God in employing unlearned Persons, defeated a like Objection of the Heathen Philosophers.
But then, what the Jews admitted, that Supernatural Revelations were both convenient and necessary to the Salvation of Mankind, theseMen deny, trusting to the supposed Excellency of their own Learning,
But then, what the jews admitted, that Supernatural Revelations were both convenient and necessary to the Salvation of Mankind, theseMen deny, trusting to the supposed Excellency of their own Learning,
For however these Philosophers might please themselves with the false Opinion of a perfect Knowledge, it is too notorious that their Pretences were vain and trifling.
For however these Philosophers might please themselves with the false Opinion of a perfect Knowledge, it is too notorious that their Pretences were vain and trifling.
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much more absurd was it to arraign the Christian Religion of its simplicity, which fitted it for the Reception of all the members of Mankind, not appropriating it to the Benefit of Philosophers only, by proposing abstruse Contemplations and nice Subtilties, beyond the ordinary reach of unlearned Persons.
much more absurd was it to arraign the Christian Religion of its simplicity, which fitted it for the Reception of all the members of Mankind, not appropriating it to the Benefit of Philosophers only, by proposing abstruse Contemplations and Nicaenae Subtleties, beyond the ordinary reach of unlearned Persons.
Religion was intended by God to procure the Happiness of the whole Race of Mankind, not of any Sect or Denomination of Men, much less of a small inconsiderable Party, who, by appropriating to themselves the greatest Blessings of Heaven, make themselves unworthy of the least of them.
Religion was intended by God to procure the Happiness of the Whole Raze of Mankind, not of any Sect or Denomination of Men, much less of a small inconsiderable Party, who, by appropriating to themselves the greatest Blessings of Heaven, make themselves unworthy of the least of them.
And if this must be accounted a Prejudice against the Truth of Christianity, to what a deplorable Condition hath the Reason of Mankind degenerated, disliking Divine Truths because rational, plain and obvious?
And if this must be accounted a Prejudice against the Truth of Christianity, to what a deplorable Condition hath the Reason of Mankind degenerated, disliking Divine Truths Because rational, plain and obvious?
It remains that I confider our Obligation, notwithstanding all these Objections, and the Scandals derived from them, to believe and openly to profess the Faith of Christ.
It remains that I confider our Obligation, notwithstanding all these Objections, and the Scandals derived from them, to believe and openly to profess the Faith of christ.
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It was therefore a strange Expression of an ancient Writer, That the Mysteries of the Christian Faith are for that very reason certain, credible, and meritorious to be believed;
It was Therefore a strange Expression of an ancient Writer, That the Mysteres of the Christian Faith Are for that very reason certain, credible, and meritorious to be believed;
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and that God therefore chose this way, that he might, as it were, retaliate to Men the impudence of Idolatry in which they had voluntarily engaged themselves, by the impudence of Faith, which he imposed on them. If things were so;
and that God Therefore chosen this Way, that he might, as it were, retaliate to Men the impudence of Idolatry in which they had voluntarily engaged themselves, by the impudence of Faith, which he imposed on them. If things were so;
as often as God deferrs to rescue us from imminent Dangers and Calamities and immediately ingageth not his miraculous Power in our Assistance? Do not Men call in question the Justice of the Divine Dispensation;
as often as God defers to rescue us from imminent Dangers and Calamities and immediately engageth not his miraculous Power in our Assistance? Do not Men call in question the justice of the Divine Dispensation;
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because proposed by mean and unlearned Persons? And have not the Effects of spiritual Pride been deplored in all Ages of the Church, and continue to this day;
Because proposed by mean and unlearned Persons? And have not the Effects of spiritual Pride been deplored in all Ages of the Church, and continue to this day;
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while Men, puffed up with a vain Opinion of their own extraordinary Knowledge in Divine Matters, refuse to hear the Voice of their ordinary Pastor, Scorn to be instructed by him,
while Men, puffed up with a vain Opinion of their own extraordinary Knowledge in Divine Matters, refuse to hear the Voice of their ordinary Pastor, Scorn to be instructed by him,
Let us adore his Wisdom and Goodness, who hath contrived such excellent Methods, whereby the knowledge of this Mystery and Revelation may, with sufficient certainty, be transmitted to all Ages;
Let us adore his Wisdom and goodness, who hath contrived such excellent Methods, whereby the knowledge of this Mystery and Revelation may, with sufficient certainty, be transmitted to all Ages;
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But that is not my present purpose, nor the design of the Apostle in these words, wherein is expressed the divine Determination in relation to the Mortality,
But that is not my present purpose, nor the Design of the Apostle in these words, wherein is expressed the divine Determination in Relation to the Mortality,
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yet in these which so immediately and universally concern Mankind, and are, in effect, the great object of our Religion, no enquiry can be unnecessary or unuseful;
yet in these which so immediately and universally concern Mankind, and Are, in Effect, the great Object of our Religion, no enquiry can be unnecessary or unuseful;
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how much more will it concern us to have a perfect knowledge of the reasons of those grand Decrees, of Death and Judgment, which the Apostle hath comprehended in the words of my Text? And from whence I shall take occasion to Discourse upon these two Heads.
how much more will it concern us to have a perfect knowledge of the Reasons of those grand Decrees, of Death and Judgement, which the Apostle hath comprehended in the words of my Text? And from whence I shall take occasion to Discourse upon these two Heads.
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First then, if we consider only the light of Reason, nothing can appear more just, than the Divine Decree which imposeth a necessity of Dying upon all Men.
First then, if we Consider only the Light of Reason, nothing can appear more just, than the Divine decree which Imposes a necessity of Dying upon all Men.
It was a sufficient obligation to Man to have received the benefit of Existence, without expecting a perpetual and invariable conservation of that Existence.
It was a sufficient obligation to Man to have received the benefit of Existence, without expecting a perpetual and invariable conservation of that Existence.
which may induce inconsidering Persons to accuse God of overmuch Rigour, and even Tyranny, in condemning the whole Race of Mankind to the Sentence of Death,
which may induce inconsidering Persons to accuse God of overmuch Rigour, and even Tyranny, in condemning the Whole Raze of Mankind to the Sentence of Death,
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This would indeed effectually declare the power of God, but such a Power as would be Odious and Intolerable, Unjust and Tyrannical, far unbecoming the purity of a most perfect Being.
This would indeed effectually declare the power of God, but such a Power as would be Odious and Intolerable, Unjust and Tyrannical, Far unbecoming the purity of a most perfect Being.
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To vindicate therefore these Divine attributes in taking occasion from the fall of Adam to form an Universal Decree of Death to all his Posterity, it will not be unseasonable to reflect a little upon it before I pass any further.
To vindicate Therefore these Divine attributes in taking occasion from the fallen of Adam to from an Universal decree of Death to all his Posterity, it will not be unseasonable to reflect a little upon it before I pass any further.
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but by a Miraculous and extraordinary assistance of God, constantly preserving the Union of Soul and Body, removing Diseases, repairing the defects of Nature,
but by a Miraculous and extraordinary assistance of God, constantly preserving the union of Soul and Body, removing Diseases, repairing the defects of Nature,
This extraordinary assistance therefore, and means of preservation, was a superadded favour of God, which he might conferr upon Man, upon whatsoever condition himself pleased.
This extraordinary assistance Therefore, and means of preservation, was a superadded favour of God, which he might confer upon Man, upon whatsoever condition himself pleased.
Subjection, Adoration, and Gratitude was owing to God, the Author and Preserver of our Being, even without the Obligation of this supernatural Benefit.
Subjection, Adoration, and Gratitude was owing to God, the Author and Preserver of our Being, even without the Obligation of this supernatural Benefit.
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God therefore made a Covenant with Adam, and promised to him, That if besides the observation of the Law of Nature, to which he was obliged from the consideration of his ordinary State and condition, he would more particularly manifest his Obedience and Subjection to him, by abstaining from the seemingly pleasant Fruit of a Tree in the Garden, called the Tree of knowledge of good and evil;
God Therefore made a Covenant with Adam, and promised to him, That if beside the observation of the Law of Nature, to which he was obliged from the consideration of his ordinary State and condition, he would more particularly manifest his obedience and Subjection to him, by abstaining from thee seemingly pleasant Fruit of a Tree in the Garden, called the Tree of knowledge of good and evil;
he would in recompence entail upon himself and his posterity, performing the same condition, a perpetual fruition of the same State of Life, which he then enjoyed,
he would in recompense entail upon himself and his posterity, performing the same condition, a perpetual fruition of the same State of Life, which he then enjoyed,
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which because it could not be effected without some extraordinary remedies and assistance, God Created for that purpose the Tree of Life, by the powerful vertue of whose Fruit the decaying Nature of Man might from time to time be restored and preserved without corruption.
which Because it could not be effected without Some extraordinary remedies and assistance, God Created for that purpose the Tree of Life, by the powerful virtue of whose Fruit the decaying Nature of Man might from time to time be restored and preserved without corruption.
Whereas if he should neglect to perform this small condition, and be tempted to violate the Divine prohibition of Tasting the Fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, he should forfeit this superadded promise of Immortality, not only to himself,
Whereas if he should neglect to perform this small condition, and be tempted to violate the Divine prohibition of Tasting the Fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, he should forfeit this superadded promise of Immortality, not only to himself,
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and how prone to Sin. That therefore, if, what they naturally desire, an extraordinary reward of their Obedience be expected, the hopes of which must be founded in a revealed Covenant;
and how prove to Sin. That Therefore, if, what they naturally desire, an extraordinary reward of their obedience be expected, the hope's of which must be founded in a revealed Covenant;
it can be obtained no otherwise than in vertue of a Covenant, wherein frequent remission of Sin and Disobedience may be bestowed, upon Repentance and Reformation;
it can be obtained no otherwise than in virtue of a Covenant, wherein frequent remission of since and Disobedience may be bestowed, upon Repentance and Reformation;
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and Mercy allowed to Sinners, until they should appear absolutely incorrigible. That therefore, neither plenary rewards nor punishments could be dispensed in this Life;
and Mercy allowed to Sinners, until they should appear absolutely incorrigible. That Therefore, neither plenary rewards nor punishments could be dispensed in this Life;
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So naturally are Men led to imagine their Supreme Happiness to consist in the perpetual fruition of those worldly pleasures and enjoyments, which they now so much value;
So naturally Are Men led to imagine their Supreme Happiness to consist in the perpetual fruition of those worldly pleasures and enjoyments, which they now so much valve;
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Whereas now, neither the Wisdom of God, nor the Reason of things, can permit it to be otherwise, which I will endeavour to shew in discoursing upon the Second Head proposed, namely in manifesting
Whereas now, neither the Wisdom of God, nor the Reason of things, can permit it to be otherwise, which I will endeavour to show in discoursing upon the Second Head proposed, namely in manifesting
and the fatal Example of our first Parent Adam, not able to retain his Primitive Innocence under so many and so great advantages, evidently cause us to perceive that few,
and the fatal Exampl of our First Parent Adam, not able to retain his Primitive Innocence under so many and so great advantages, evidently cause us to perceive that few,
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That therefore, to make any considerable part of Mankind partakers of this Reward, it was necessary that God should proclaim an Universal Pardon to penitent sinners,
That Therefore, to make any considerable part of Mankind partakers of this Reward, it was necessary that God should proclaim an Universal Pardon to penitent Sinners,
If notwithstanding all the highest demonstrations of repeated Mercy, and frequent Pardon of sins, our Saviour still assureth us, that strait is the Gate and narrow is the Way, which leadeth unto Life,
If notwithstanding all the highest demonstrations of repeated Mercy, and frequent Pardon of Sins, our Saviour still assureth us, that strait is the Gate and narrow is the Way, which leads unto Life,
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how can exemplary Justice be executed here, since we suppose it not to be executed hereafter? Or if God should presently crown every good Action with as great a degree of Happiness,
how can exemplary justice be executed Here, since we suppose it not to be executed hereafter? Or if God should presently crown every good Actium with as great a degree of Happiness,
what shall be done, when such a Person shall exchange his Piety for Vice, or wickedness? Or if the reward of Temporal Happiness should not be inseparably annexed to a vertuous course of Life;
what shall be done, when such a Person shall exchange his Piety for Vice, or wickedness? Or if the reward of Temporal Happiness should not be inseparably annexed to a virtuous course of Life;
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when the shortness of the remaining time defeats the possession of any great reward, and rescues the Delinquent from the misery of his punishment? So that it is impossible to dispense the rewards and inflict the punishments of Men in this Life,
when the shortness of the remaining time defeats the possession of any great reward, and rescues the Delinquent from the misery of his punishment? So that it is impossible to dispense the rewards and inflict the punishments of Men in this Life,
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Now, as it would be unreasonable to bestow any Reward upon these, least the Justice of God should be called in question for suffering appearant vertue to pass unrewarded;
Now, as it would be unreasonable to bestow any Reward upon these, lest the justice of God should be called in question for suffering apparent virtue to pass unrewarded;
How many Innocent and Worthy Persons are oppressed, calumniated, and generally esteemed the worst of Men? whom if God should therefore refuse to reward, his Justice would be destroyed;
How many Innocent and Worthy Persons Are oppressed, calumniated, and generally esteemed the worst of Men? whom if God should Therefore refuse to reward, his justice would be destroyed;
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no Argument can be thence framed in favour of Vertue or diminution of Vice, until the Secrets of all Hearts be disclosed and laid open, which the present Circumstances of this Life will not permit.
no Argument can be thence framed in favour of Virtue or diminution of Vice, until the Secrets of all Hearts be disclosed and laid open, which the present circumstances of this Life will not permit.
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and then how shall a Sinner answer for Ten thous• … nd Sins of equal guilt? If we place the Execution of Punishment in destroying the Existence of a Sinner;
and then how shall a Sinner answer for Ten thous• … and Sins of equal guilt? If we place the Execution of Punishment in destroying the Existence of a Sinner;
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this is so far from being terrible, that many have placed the utmost Degree of Happiness, in Indolence or an insensible State, which is a necessary consequence of such a Destruction.
this is so Far from being terrible, that many have placed the utmost Degree of Happiness, in Indolence or an insensible State, which is a necessary consequence of such a Destruction.
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and not be di• … tinguished in their End? Or if the Punishment of the wicked should be placed in insupportable Torments, continual Crosses, and dreadful Pains;
and not be di• … tinguished in their End? Or if the Punishment of the wicked should be placed in insupportable Torments, continual Crosses, and dreadful Pains;
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But if Judgment cannot worthily be executed upon Sinners in this World; much lefs can the righteous recei• … the recompence of their just Deeds therein.
But if Judgement cannot worthily be executed upon Sinners in this World; much lefs can the righteous recei• … the recompense of their just deeds therein.
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The constant thoughts of his approaching End, which may be deferred, but cannot be removed, will imbitter all his Pleasures, create a continual disquiet,
The constant thoughts of his approaching End, which may be deferred, but cannot be removed, will embitter all his Pleasures, create a continual disquiet,
For no Vertue is acceptable, no Obedience deserveth any Reward from God, any otherwise than as it is a free Act of our Soul, strugling with the Temptations of the World, the Flesh,
For no Virtue is acceptable, no obedience deserveth any Reward from God, any otherwise than as it is a free Act of our Soul, struggling with the Temptations of the World, the Flesh,
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as it includes somewhat of difficulty in it, somewhat which evidenceth a mature Choice of right Reason prevailing over the opposition of Lusts and Passions.
as it includes somewhat of difficulty in it, somewhat which Evidenceth a mature Choice of right Reason prevailing over the opposition of Lustiest and Passion.
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Whereas if Rewards and Punishments be executed in this Life, nothing will be left wherein free-will may interpose, all will indifferently strive to be good;
Whereas if Rewards and Punishments be executed in this Life, nothing will be left wherein freewill may interpose, all will indifferently strive to be good;
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I will add but one consideration more, which is, that Punishments cannot be inflicted on Wicked Men in this Life, without making Good Men at the same time mi• … erable.
I will add but one consideration more, which is, that Punishments cannot be inflicted on Wicked Men in this Life, without making Good Men At the same time mi• … erable.
It would be highly unreasonable to expect from God the benefit of a constant Miracle in favour of Good Men, which may rescue them from the common calamities of Pestilence, Sword or Famine.
It would be highly unreasonable to expect from God the benefit of a constant Miracle in favour of Good Men, which may rescue them from the Common calamities of Pestilence, Sword or Famine.
Or if so great a discrimination could be allowed, Good Men would necessarily be involved in the same sufferings by their compassion, by the loss and torments of their dearest Friends and nearest Relations, who being tormented for their Sins in this Life, would interrupt all the pleasures of Pious and Compassionate Men by their Shrieks and Clamours.
Or if so great a discrimination could be allowed, Good Men would necessarily be involved in the same sufferings by their compassion, by the loss and torments of their dearest Friends and nearest Relations, who being tormented for their Sins in this Life, would interrupt all the pleasures of Pious and Compassionate Men by their Shrieks and Clamours.
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And thus, I hope, I have at last abundantly satisfied you, both of the Justice and Wisdom of God, in Forming both the Decrees mentioned in my Text, of appointing all Men once to Die, and in exercising a Final Judgment not till after Death. We may perhaps imagine that we are long since convinced of the Truth of this:
And thus, I hope, I have At last abundantly satisfied you, both of the justice and Wisdom of God, in Forming both the Decrees mentioned in my Text, of appointing all Men once to Die, and in exercising a Final Judgement not till After Death. We may perhaps imagine that we Are long since convinced of the Truth of this:
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If we review all the reasons, why God deferreth the Execution of his Judgments till another Life, we shall find abundant cause carefully to prepare our selves to undergo it.
If we review all the Reasons, why God deferreth the Execution of his Judgments till Another Life, we shall find abundant cause carefully to prepare our selves to undergo it.
and by dying impenitent declared himself to be absolutely Incorrigible, and worthy to undergo the utmost fury of an enraged God? If he rather suffers his Providence and Justice to be traduced in this World,
and by dying impenitent declared himself to be absolutely Incorrigible, and worthy to undergo the utmost fury of an enraged God? If he rather suffers his Providence and justice to be traduced in this World,
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how rigorous and terrible, how much exceeding all the Calamities of this World must be the Torments prepared hereafter? If the highest and most admired enjoyments here, are not worthy to be conferred as a reward to a Pious Christian;
how rigorous and terrible, how much exceeding all the Calamities of this World must be the Torments prepared hereafter? If the highest and most admired enjoyments Here, Are not worthy to be conferred as a reward to a Pious Christian;
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and affright even good Men with so dismal a spectacle, how dreadful must the Torments of Hell be, which may in some measure even make the Spectators miserable?
and affright even good Men with so dismal a spectacle, how dreadful must the Torments of Hell be, which may in Some measure even make the Spectators miserable?
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and yet all this can scarce induce us even to a serious consideration of it. Neither the certain assurance of Death can move, nor the Terrours of Hell affright us,
and yet all this can scarce induce us even to a serious consideration of it. Neither the certain assurance of Death can move, nor the Terrors of Hell affright us,
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if neither Heaven nor Hell, Death or Judgment had attended us? If God had not appointed Men once to die, and we had been permitted to live Immortal Sinners? What Sins should we then have scrupled at, what Violence should we not then have committed? So that even the Final Decree of Death upon all Men is no small benefit to Mankind,
if neither Heaven nor Hell, Death or Judgement had attended us? If God had not appointed Men once to die, and we had been permitted to live Immortal Sinners? What Sins should we then have scrupled At, what Violence should we not then have committed? So that even the Final decree of Death upon all Men is no small benefit to Mankind,
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At least let us take care to improve the knowledge of this Decree to a real advantage, by continually preserving it in our minds, opposing it to all Temptations,
At least let us take care to improve the knowledge of this decree to a real advantage, by continually preserving it in our minds, opposing it to all Temptations,
The Eighth SERMON PREACH'D February 10. 1689. At LAMBETH CHAPEL. 1 Tim. I. 17. Now unto the King, eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever, Amen.
The Eighth SERMON PREACHED february 10. 1689. At LAMBETH CHAPEL. 1 Tim. I. 17. Now unto the King, Eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever, Amen.
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THE Consideration of the Divine Attributes is of such excellent use to all Christians, and tendeth so highly to beget and preserve true Notions of Religion in us;
THE Consideration of the Divine Attributes is of such excellent use to all Christians, and tendeth so highly to beget and preserve true Notions of Religion in us;
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and then returneth Praise and Thanksgiving to him in these words: words so admirably framed, that they express not only the extreme Gratitude of the Apostle;
and then returns Praise and Thanksgiving to him in these words: words so admirably framed, that they express not only the extreme Gratitude of the Apostle;
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but powerfully intice us also to joyn in the same Doxology to God, by representing and briefly enumerating his infinite Perfections, upon account of which he deserveth to be adored by us.
but powerfully entice us also to join in the same Doxology to God, by representing and briefly enumerating his infinite Perfections, upon account of which he deserveth to be adored by us.
God hath indeed, out of his abundantMercy andLove to Mankind, provided many other Arguments, whereby we may be induced to Fear him, to love him, to obey his Commands, and yield Submission to him.
God hath indeed, out of his abundantMercy andLove to Mankind, provided many other Arguments, whereby we may be induced to fear him, to love him, to obey his Commands, and yield Submission to him.
He hath sent his Son into the World to save Sinners, as we are told in the 15th. verse of this Chapter, that the sense of so wonderful a Benefit might engage us to gratitude;
He hath sent his Son into the World to save Sinners, as we Are told in the 15th. verse of this Chapter, that the sense of so wondered a Benefit might engage us to gratitude;
The consideration of these matters will indeed strike us with a lively concern, we cannot but love the Author of these signal Benefits, admire his Goodness,
The consideration of these matters will indeed strike us with a lively concern, we cannot but love the Author of these signal Benefits, admire his goodness,
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Only in this Mankind hath miserably erred, in Forming wrong Notions of perfection, and attributing that to God, which however they admired in themselves or others, would indeed not only debase but destroy the Nature of God.
Only in this Mankind hath miserably erred, in Forming wrong Notions of perfection, and attributing that to God, which however they admired in themselves or Others, would indeed not only debase but destroy the Nature of God.
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the mistake of the Ancient Epicureans and Modern Deists: Or the exercise of an Arbitrary Government, without respect to Justice, the Merits or Demerits of Men;
the mistake of the Ancient Epicureans and Modern Deists: Or the exercise of an Arbitrary Government, without respect to justice, the Merits or Demerits of Men;
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and in a grateful acknowledgment of it say, Thou, O God, art the Author of my being, thou formedst me out of nothing, I am thy Creature, and thy Vassal;
and in a grateful acknowledgment of it say, Thou, Oh God, art the Author of my being, thou formedst me out of nothing, I am thy Creature, and thy Vassal;
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But then far from abandoning us to the inclinations of our own Will, and giving up the World to the fortuitous Motions of unruly Matter, he continueth to exercise a constant Government of the Creation.
But then Far from abandoning us to the inclinations of our own Will, and giving up the World to the fortuitous Motions of unruly Matter, he Continueth to exercise a constant Government of the Creation.
As for the more noble part of the Intellectual Created World, I mean Angels; they immediately attend the Service and Praise of God, and are wholly employed in it,
As for the more noble part of the Intellectual Created World, I mean Angels; they immediately attend the Service and Praise of God, and Are wholly employed in it,
and sent us into the World to perform certain conditions, such as are Obedience to his Laws, Submission to his Government, and Adoration of his Majesty.
and sent us into the World to perform certain conditions, such as Are obedience to his Laws, Submission to his Government, and Adoration of his Majesty.
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or perhaps acting directly contrary to it? Surely we cannot imagin that the Supreme Governour of the World, who possesseth Justice as well as Mercy in the highest perfection, will for ever omit to vindicate his Government, by a severe punishment of such unnatural Malefactors;
or perhaps acting directly contrary to it? Surely we cannot imagine that the Supreme Governor of the World, who Possesses justice as well as Mercy in the highest perfection, will for ever omit to vindicate his Government, by a severe punishment of such unnatural Malefactors;
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all parts of the Creation, Heaven and Earth, Beasts and Birds, will unanswerably condemn us in the Day of Judgment, who have refused to pay that Tribute of Obedience to our common Governour, which they did.
all parts of the Creation, Heaven and Earth, Beasts and Birds, will unanswerably condemn us in the Day of Judgement, who have refused to pay that Tribute of obedience to our Common Governor, which they did.
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where I will not insist on their interpretation, who suppose by the Term NONLATINALPHABET, to be meant all other immaterial Beings, of what Dignity soever;
where I will not insist on their Interpretation, who suppose by the Term, to be meant all other immaterial Beings, of what Dignity soever;
that so the opinion of some HeathenPhilosophers and many Ancient Hereticks may be excluded, who introduced many immaterial Beings coordinate to God, and not subject to him.
that so the opinion of Some HeathenPhilosophers and many Ancient Heretics may be excluded, who introduced many immaterial Beings coordinate to God, and not Subject to him.
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How then ought we to revere, how to Adore that God, to whose Government we shall be subject to all eternity, from whose Dominion not even Death can rescue us,
How then ought we to revere, how to Adore that God, to whose Government we shall be Subject to all eternity, from whose Dominion not even Death can rescue us,
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Further, while we reflect on the continuation of the Divine Government over us to all Ages, we cannot but remember and prepare for a Judgment to come.
Further, while we reflect on the continuation of the Divine Government over us to all Ages, we cannot but Remember and prepare for a Judgement to come.
when the Nature of things, the Constitution of the World, and his own most wise Decrees, shall permit an impartial Judgment to be exercised, that is, after Death.
when the Nature of things, the Constitution of the World, and his own most wise Decrees, shall permit an impartial Judgement to be exercised, that is, After Death.
though erroneously, believed in many cases to be Lawful) that they could easily free themselves from the threats and oppression of a Tyrant, by a voluntary Death;
though erroneously, believed in many cases to be Lawful) that they could Easily free themselves from the Treats and oppression of a Tyrant, by a voluntary Death;
The next Attribute ascribed to God in my Text, is Immortality; which however it may seem coincident with the former Attribute, is very different from it.
The next Attribute ascribed to God in my Text, is Immortality; which however it may seem coincident with the former Attribute, is very different from it.
But whatsoever can give a Being to it self, can add all other perfections, so that no Being can be Eternal, which is not infinitely and supremely perfect.
But whatsoever can give a Being to it self, can add all other perfections, so that no Being can be Eternal, which is not infinitely and supremely perfect.
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From hence all other Beings derived their perfections, which being variously and obscurely divided among the several parts of the Creation, are all united and concentre in the Creator.
From hence all other Beings derived their perfections, which being variously and obscurely divided among the several parts of the Creation, Are all united and concentre in the Creator.
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we can only entertain a faint resemblance of it, and comparing it to the several excellencies of Created Beings, imagin it yet somewhat greater than them all.
we can only entertain a faint resemblance of it, and comparing it to the several excellencies of Created Beings, imagine it yet somewhat greater than them all.
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how Glorious and far exceeding all imagination must the Fountain of them be, of which these are no other than minute Streams or obscure Rays? To so glorious,
how Glorious and Far exceeding all imagination must the Fountain of them be, of which these Are no other than minute Streams or Obscure Rays? To so glorious,
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that he hath entailed unconceivable Rewards on the faithfulObservers of his Commands, and threatned the most rigorous punishments to the Violaters of them;
that he hath entailed unconceivable Rewards on the faithfulObservers of his Commands, and threatened the most rigorous punishments to the Violaters of them;
and then, that all this will be most certainly performed, that his Nature and Decrecs are immutable, that in him there is no variableness, neither shadow of change;
and then, that all this will be most Certainly performed, that his Nature and Decrecs Are immutable, that in him there is no variableness, neither shadow of change;
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which may respect either the extent or the supreme excellency of his Knowledge, either that he knoweth all things, the most secret Transactions and Thoughts of Men,
which may respect either the extent or the supreme excellency of his Knowledge, either that he Knoweth all things, the most secret Transactions and Thoughts of Men,
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This of all other Attributes ought to create in us the most lively concern and diligence, to consider that God is always present as a Witness with us, to observe our demeanour,
This of all other Attributes ought to create in us the most lively concern and diligence, to Consider that God is always present as a Witness with us, to observe our demeanour,
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But above all, his Wisdom, as well as Love to Mankind, appears most eminently in contriving the Redemption of lost and sinful Man, in a method wherein Pardon is offered to Sinners without doing injury to the Divine Justice;
But above all, his Wisdom, as well as Love to Mankind, appears most eminently in contriving the Redemption of lost and sinful Man, in a method wherein Pardon is offered to Sinners without doing injury to the Divine justice;
The Consideration of these illustrious Instances of the Divine Wisdom cannot but create in us a Submission to his Laws, and Acquiescence in his Decrees;
The Consideration of these illustrious Instances of the Divine Wisdom cannot but create in us a Submission to his Laws, and Acquiescence in his Decrees;
which is the most noble Testimony of giving Honour and Glory to God, that the Soul of Man is capable of, most pleasing to God, and agreeable to his Nature.
which is the most noble Testimony of giving Honour and Glory to God, that the Soul of Man is capable of, most pleasing to God, and agreeable to his Nature.
It had been but a mean and unworthy Acknowledgment of those infinite Perfections, to represent them upon Earth by costly Images and magnificent Pageants, to erect stately Temples in remembrance of them,
It had been but a mean and unworthy Acknowledgment of those infinite Perfections, to represent them upon Earth by costly Images and magnificent Pageants, to erect stately Temples in remembrance of them,
or acknowledge the deference due to them by elaborate and pompous Ceremonies; Actions indeed, wherein the greatest part of the World have always expressed their religious Sentiments,
or acknowledge the deference due to them by elaborate and pompous Ceremonies; Actions indeed, wherein the greatest part of the World have always expressed their religious Sentiments,
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And surely we cannot imagine this Condition of Happiness, to be any difficult, much less any Grievous Matter, which is the constant Exercise of Angels now in the Supreme Fruition of their Happiness.
And surely we cannot imagine this Condition of Happiness, to be any difficult, much less any Grievous Matter, which is the constant Exercise of Angels now in the Supreme Fruition of their Happiness.
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This Constitutes their present Joy, and in this will consist our future reward, to be admitted to perform continual Acts of Honour and Glory to God in Heaven.
This Constitutes their present Joy, and in this will consist our future reward, to be admitted to perform continual Acts of Honour and Glory to God in Heaven.
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Otherwise instead of honouring, we shall but vilifie and affront God, and deny his Attribute of Omniscience, vainly imagining that our Hypocrisie is concealed from him, and undiscerned by him.
Otherwise instead of honouring, we shall but vilify and affront God, and deny his Attribute of Omniscience, vainly imagining that our Hypocrisy is concealed from him, and undiscerned by him.
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We dis-believe the immutability of his Will, and fondly imagine that he will, in our Favour, reverse his Sentence of Condemnation pronounced against obstinate and deliberate Sinners.
We disbelieve the immutability of his Will, and fondly imagine that he will, in our Favour, reverse his Sentence of Condemnation pronounced against obstinate and deliberate Sinners.
So fatal and erroneous is every deliberate Sin, that it either destroyeth, or debaseth for a time, all Principles of true Religion and Notions of a Deity;
So fatal and erroneous is every deliberate since, that it either Destroyeth, or debaseth for a time, all Principles of true Religion and Notions of a Deity;
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THERE is no greater Argument of the miserable Condition of Mankind since the Fall of Adam, no fuller demonstration of the Dominion of the Flesh over the Spirit, of which the Scripture so often complains,
THERE is no greater Argument of the miserable Condition of Mankind since the Fallen of Adam, no fuller demonstration of the Dominion of the Flesh over the Spirit, of which the Scripture so often complains,
they are loth to fix the time of this necessary Duty, and say to their Souls, hitherto thou hast served the Lusts of the Flesh, and Temptations of the World;
they Are loath to fix the time of this necessary Duty, and say to their Souls, hitherto thou hast served the Lustiest of the Flesh, and Temptations of the World;
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to enter into a more serious Consideration of their eternal interest, and be exhorted to begin a resolute Opposition of their Lusts and Passions, by inuring themselves to a severe Exercise of Holiness and Vertue;
to enter into a more serious Consideration of their Eternal Interest, and be exhorted to begin a resolute Opposition of their Lustiest and Passion, by inuring themselves to a severe Exercise of Holiness and Virtue;
by denying to gratifie the Lust of the Flesh in its inordinate Desires, and if it be otherwise untameable, to reduce it by Maceration, or other sober Austerities.
by denying to gratify the Lust of the Flesh in its inordinate Desires, and if it be otherwise untameable, to reduce it by Maceration, or other Sobrium Austerities.
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that we may not omit either to fix a time to it our selves, or to embrace the time appointed by the Church, wherein all the Faithful do in a more particular manner apply themselves to exercise Acts of Repentance;
that we may not omit either to fix a time to it our selves, or to embrace the time appointed by the Church, wherein all the Faithful doe in a more particular manner apply themselves to exercise Acts of Repentance;
II. The term prefixed to it, that it be done immediately, To day if ye will hear, &c. I. The Duty of Repentance enjoyned, which is fitly expressed by these words, Harden not your hearts. For if we suffer our Reason to take place;
II The term prefixed to it, that it be done immediately, To day if you will hear, etc. I. The Duty of Repentance enjoined, which is fitly expressed by these words, Harden not your hearts. For if we suffer our Reason to take place;
We have yet a nearer instance of this kind in the People of the Jews, whom the Psalmist in these words particularly reflects on, Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation;
We have yet a nearer instance of this kind in the People of the jews, whom the Psalmist in these words particularly reflects on, Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation;
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and the Reasons they had to yield an intire Obedience to his Commands: Yet we find frequent Defections in them, contempt of his Precepts, vilifying of his Benefits, and disbelief of his Promifes;
and the Reasons they had to yield an entire obedience to his Commands: Yet we find frequent Defections in them, contempt of his Precepts, vilifying of his Benefits, and disbelief of his Promises;
against which God expresseth the greatest Indignation, and on which he inflicteth the most severe Punishments. This we cannot but acknowledge; this we willingly confess.
against which God Expresses the greatest Indignation, and on which he inflicteth the most severe Punishments. This we cannot but acknowledge; this we willingly confess.
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We wonder at the impudence and obstinacy of Pharaoh, we are apt to conceive Indignation, and pronounce Sentence against him, when we read or hear his History.
We wonder At the impudence and obstinacy of Pharaoh, we Are apt to conceive Indignation, and pronounce Sentence against him, when we read or hear his History.
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and are prone to conclude with our selves, had we then been in the place of Pharaoh, or in the number of the Jews, far be it from us, that we should have imitated his obstinacy, or their Perverseness.
and Are prove to conclude with our selves, had we then been in the place of Pharaoh, or in the number of the jews, Far be it from us, that we should have imitated his obstinacy, or their Perverseness.
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For our Conviction is no less than was that of Pharaoh, our Obligation greater than was that of the Jews. We are without doubt fully satisfied, that our God is the true God, that he hath a just Right to lay his Commands upon us, and to require our Obedience.
For our Conviction is no less than was that of Pharaoh, our Obligation greater than was that of the jews. We Are without doubt Fully satisfied, that our God is the true God, that he hath a just Right to lay his Commands upon us, and to require our obedience.
and yet cannot be prevailed on to manifest his Obedience, by forsaking, bewailing, and amending his former Disobedience? Who confesseth himself to be his Creature,
and yet cannot be prevailed on to manifest his obedience, by forsaking, bewailing, and amending his former Disobedience? Who Confesses himself to be his Creature,
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and yet continueth to profess Enmity to him, by retaining his sinful Habits? Who believeth all his Attributes of Almighty Power, Wisdom and Omnipresence;
and yet Continueth to profess Enmity to him, by retaining his sinful Habits? Who Believeth all his Attributes of Almighty Power, Wisdom and Omnipresence;
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and yet neither dreads his Anger, nor reveres his All-seeing eye? So that if Men considered but the natural Obligations, which they have to God, they could not disobey him,
and yet neither dreads his Anger, nor reveres his All-seeing eye? So that if Men considered but the natural Obligations, which they have to God, they could not disobey him,
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or continue in Disobedience by unrepentance, without either the constant Accusation of their Consciences, or a studious stifling of them, by a profligate hardness of heart.
or continue in Disobedience by unrepentance, without either the constant Accusation of their Consciences, or a studious stifling of them, by a profligate hardness of heart.
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But then, who can reflect upon the wonderful Benefits of God, revealed in the Redemption of Mankind, without concluding impenitent Christians to be guilty of unparallel'd Obstinacy? When the Dictates of Reason and natural light of Mankind, by an universal decay of Piety, wanted their effect,
But then, who can reflect upon the wondered Benefits of God, revealed in the Redemption of Mankind, without concluding impenitent Christians to be guilty of unparalleled Obstinacy? When the Dictates of Reason and natural Light of Mankind, by an universal decay of Piety, wanted their Effect,
this was the subject of theApostles Sermons, Repent and be baptized. So necessary is it to the Profession of Christianity, that it is pre-required to it.
this was the Subject of theApostles Sermons, repent and be baptised. So necessary is it to the Profession of Christianity, that it is prerequired to it.
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If to slight and over-look all these Obligations be so enormous an obduration, much more Criminal will it be to despise the glorious Promises of Reward annexed to Repentance:
If to slight and overlook all these Obligations be so enormous an obduration, much more Criminal will it be to despise the glorious Promises of Reward annexed to Repentance:
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The Reward proposed to the Jews was no more than the temporary Possession of a fruitful Countrey, to which perhaps some Men would not value their Title, that they might gratifie their Lusts. Yet it is recorded as a heinous Aggravation of the impiety of the Jews, That they thought scorn of that pleasant land,
The Reward proposed to the jews was no more than the temporary Possession of a fruitful Country, to which perhaps Some Men would not valve their Title, that they might gratify their Lusts. Yet it is recorded as a heinous Aggravation of the impiety of the jews, That they Thought scorn of that pleasant land,
if this be ineffectual? He propofeth eternal Felicity, they preferr temporal Satisfaction; a Satisfaction so far beneath true Happiness, that it carrieth no Contentment along with it,
if this be ineffectual? He propofeth Eternal Felicity, they prefer temporal Satisfaction; a Satisfaction so Far beneath true Happiness, that it Carrieth no Contentment along with it,
Men may perhaps imagine, that it will never be too late to undertake the Acquisition of this Reward, that it may be securely neglected till the last Scene of Life.
Men may perhaps imagine, that it will never be too late to undertake the Acquisition of this Reward, that it may be securely neglected till the last Scene of Life.
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but the Application of either of them to themselves most uncertain, unless the hopes of Happiness be secured by a timely Repentance? Not to say, that that Soul cannot appear before God without extream Astonishment, which God by all his glorious Promises could not induce to Repentance and Obedience to his Laws;
but the Application of either of them to themselves most uncertain, unless the hope's of Happiness be secured by a timely Repentance? Not to say, that that Soul cannot appear before God without extreme Astonishment, which God by all his glorious Promises could not induce to Repentance and obedience to his Laws;
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And in this, beyond other Arguments, consists that execrable Obduration, which is charged upon Impenitence. And upon this account Pharaoh is chiefly said to have hardned his Heart:
And in this, beyond other Arguments, consists that execrable Obduration, which is charged upon Impenitence. And upon this account Pharaoh is chiefly said to have hardened his Heart:
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and saw others yet more grievous ready to be executed upon him, after so many Plagues and Threats employed for his Correction, he continued yet obstinate,
and saw Others yet more grievous ready to be executed upon him, After so many Plagues and Treats employed for his Correction, he continued yet obstinate,
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God had given frequent and terrible Instances of his Justice in this kind, by destroying the most notorious Delinquents among them by Sword, Pestilence, Earthquake, Fire from Heaven, and many other ways;
God had given frequent and terrible Instances of his justice in this kind, by destroying the most notorious Delinquents among them by Sword, Pestilence, Earthquake, Fire from Heaven, and many other ways;
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when their foolish Desires were not gratified in opposition to the Divine Pleasure, they feared not openly to declare their Contempt of his punishments,
when their foolish Desires were not gratified in opposition to the Divine Pleasure, they feared not openly to declare their Contempt of his punishments,
A sober Man might perhaps imagine it impossible to parallel so enormous an Obstinacy, did not the daily Experience of Christians confute his Supposition, who dare withstand the Threats of eternal Fire,
A Sobrium Man might perhaps imagine it impossible to parallel so enormous an Obstinacy, did not the daily Experience of Christians confute his Supposition, who Dare withstand the Treats of Eternal Fire,
To all these Aggravations of impenitence I should be unwilling to add, that none of the least or less usual Causes of it, is a perfect unbelief of the Revelations, Promises or Threats of God, (all Professors of Christianity being unwilling that the sincerity of their Belief should be called in question) did not the Apostle ascribe it to this cause, who citing the words of my Text, Hebr. III. and exaggerating the Obstinacy of the Jews, ascribes it chiefly to their unbelief in the last Verse, having before warned all Christians, least there be in any of them an evil Heart of unbelief. And surely not without reason:
To all these Aggravations of impenitence I should be unwilling to add, that none of the least or less usual Causes of it, is a perfect unbelief of the Revelations, Promises or Treats of God, (all Professors of Christianity being unwilling that the sincerity of their Belief should be called in question) did not the Apostle ascribe it to this cause, who citing the words of my Text, Hebrew III. and exaggerating the Obstinacy of the jews, ascribes it chiefly to their unbelief in the last Verse, having before warned all Christians, least there be in any of them an evil Heart of unbelief. And surely not without reason:
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So that Repentance being necessarily to be performed in this Life, and no more of this Life being certain to us than that moment, which we now enjoy, it ought to commence from this very moment:
So that Repentance being necessarily to be performed in this Life, and no more of this Life being certain to us than that moment, which we now enjoy, it ought to commence from this very moment:
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Or else, which seems most natural and agreeable to the Design of the Psalmist, and the Apostle in the III. of the Hebrews, Repent to day, That is, immediately;
Or Else, which seems most natural and agreeable to the Design of the Psalmist, and the Apostle in the III. of the Hebrews, repent to day, That is, immediately;
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An easie Choice one would imagine, had not the deplorable Experience of so many obstinate Sinners taught us the unhappiness of Mankind in choosing the worse,
an easy Choice one would imagine, had not the deplorable Experience of so many obstinate Sinners taught us the unhappiness of Mankind in choosing the Worse,
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Yet all this would not be sufficient to Master the Dictates of Reason, and natural desire of true Happiness, which is found in all, did not an unhappy mistake, misguide the practice of Men,
Yet all this would not be sufficient to Master the Dictates of Reason, and natural desire of true Happiness, which is found in all, did not an unhappy mistake, misguide the practice of Men,
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Men are apt to raise false Notions from the Divine Attribute of infinite Mercy, and flatter themselves with vain Hopes, that the term prefixed by God to their Repentance is not yet expired;
Men Are apt to raise false Notions from the Divine Attribute of infinite Mercy, and flatter themselves with vain Hope's, that the term prefixed by God to their Repentance is not yet expired;
This is that Deceitfulness of sin of which the Apostle warns us in the afore-mentioned place, least any of us be hardened through it, after the Example of the Jews;
This is that Deceitfulness of since of which the Apostle warns us in the aforementioned place, lest any of us be hardened through it, After the Exampl of the jews;
of whom some when they had heard, did provoke, Verse 16. That is, after a full Conviction of the Power and Veracity of God, refused to obey his Commands, or rely on his Pomises;
of whom Some when they had herd, did provoke, Verse 16. That is, After a full Conviction of the Power and Veracity of God, refused to obey his Commands, or rely on his Promises;
as in the Case of their refusal to go up and take possession of the Land, which God had given to them, related in the XIV. of Numbers; to which this Psalm particularly relates.
as in the Case of their refusal to go up and take possession of the Land, which God had given to them, related in the XIV. of Numbers; to which this Psalm particularly relates.
and to pretend, that if they exactly knew the time beyond which the Patience of God would not await, they would immediately begin to form a sincere Repentance.
and to pretend, that if they exactly knew the time beyond which the Patience of God would not await, they would immediately begin to from a sincere Repentance.
As for us Christians, we cannot pretend an Ignorance of our Duty, much less those who have the Happiness to be Members of a Church so excellently Constituted.
As for us Christians, we cannot pretend an Ignorance of our Duty, much less those who have the Happiness to be Members of a Church so excellently Constituted.
while the Soul is clouded with a Passion, and by violent impressions from the Body, or outward Objects, hath scarce the Liberty of directing her thoughts aright.
while the Soul is clouded with a Passion, and by violent impressions from the Body, or outward Objects, hath scarce the Liberty of directing her thoughts aright.
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Otherwise, if the hopes of obtaining Pardon for them, betrays us into a neglect, or perhaps a voluntary Admission of them, they lose their Plea of Infirmity, and become Sins of Presumption; Sins of a much deeper Contagion.
Otherwise, if the hope's of obtaining Pardon for them, betrays us into a neglect, or perhaps a voluntary Admission of them, they loose their Plea of Infirmity, and become Sins of Presumption; Sins of a much Deeper Contagion.
To cure therefore and prevent even thofe Sins, which alone can take place in a true and real Christian, we must endeavour by an assiduous diligence and circumspect Carriage to form Habits of Vertue and Piety.
To cure Therefore and prevent even thofe Sins, which alone can take place in a true and real Christian, we must endeavour by an assiduous diligence and circumspect Carriage to from Habits of Virtue and Piety.
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and contriving reasons of their delay, being loth to fix the time of an unwelcom Duty, might be obliged by the Constitution of the Church, by the example of their fellow Christians,
and contriving Reasons of their Delay, being loath to fix the time of an unwelcome Duty, might be obliged by the Constitution of the Church, by the Exampl of their fellow Christians,
yet it will be necessary to fix some certain times, wherein a more severe examination is to be made, the state of the Soul to be exactly searched, the imperfections and corruptions of it to be discovered;
yet it will be necessary to fix Some certain times, wherein a more severe examination is to be made, the state of the Soul to be exactly searched, the imperfections and corruptions of it to be discovered;
They were not content to exercise in secret all the• … e Acts of Mortification (for so I call whatsoever tends to destroy Sin in Man, which is the true notion of mortification) but did it in publick, in the Face of the whole Church,
They were not content to exercise in secret all the• … e Acts of Mortification (for so I call whatsoever tends to destroy since in Man, which is the true notion of mortification) but did it in public, in the Face of the Whole Church,
Not only those, but all other Christians, who were not conscious to themselves of any flagrant Crimes, still applyed themselves, during all that holy Season, to an extraordinary exercise of all the Acts of Religion;
Not only those, but all other Christians, who were not conscious to themselves of any flagrant Crimes, still applied themselves, during all that holy Season, to an extraordinary exercise of all the Acts of Religion;
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and to the improving of their good Resolutions into habits of Piety. I mean not that they macerated themselves with Hair-cloth, or Whippings, or unreasonable Fastings;
and to the improving of their good Resolutions into habits of Piety. I mean not that they macerated themselves with Haircloth, or Whippings, or unreasonable Fastings;
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but to the Confession of any Sin. So that if the former excellent Discipline could be retreived, the same shame, which now diverts us from Confession, would then deterr us from Commission.
but to the Confessi of any Sin. So that if the former excellent Discipline could be retrieved, the same shame, which now diverts us from Confessi, would then deter us from Commission.
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to examine your Consciences strictly, to purg them from all corruptions, to remove all vicious habits, to reconcile your selves to God by an earnest Repentance of past Sins,
to examine your Consciences strictly, to purge them from all corruptions, to remove all vicious habits, to reconcile your selves to God by an earnest Repentance of past Sins,
These words of our Lord were occasioned by a pernicious error of the Jews, that the not execution of exemplary vengeance upon them in this Life, was an Argument that they were no great sinners;
These words of our Lord were occasioned by a pernicious error of the jews, that the not execution of exemplary vengeance upon them in this Life, was an Argument that they were no great Sinners;
Thus Pilate having lately slain several Galiteans at Jerusalem in the Act of Sacrificing, and the Tower in Siloam having slain Eighteen Men by a sudden Fall,
Thus Pilate having lately slave several Galiteans At Jerusalem in the Act of Sacrificing, and the Tower in Siloam having slave Eighteen Men by a sudden Fallen,
the Jews presently concluded that this Calamity, which they supposed to have been inflicted by the extraordinary direction of God, was preceded with an extraordinary guilt of the Sufferers;
the jews presently concluded that this Calamity, which they supposed to have been inflicted by the extraordinary direction of God, was preceded with an extraordinary guilt of the Sufferers;
and not finding such Calamities to fall upon themselves, thence raised a false perswasion that they were more Righteous than those unhappy Men, and more beloved by God.
and not finding such Calamities to fallen upon themselves, thence raised a false persuasion that they were more Righteous than those unhappy Men, and more Beloved by God.
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To correct this false perswasion our Lord assureth them, that it was no other than a vain delusion to think that those Galileans were sinners above all the Galileans:
To correct this false persuasion our Lord assureth them, that it was no other than a vain delusion to think that those Galileans were Sinners above all the Galileans:
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Insinuates the error of their perswasion, that the not execution of Divine Vengeance in this Life, is an Argument of the Innocence of Men, and little necessity of Repentance. And
Insinuates the error of their persuasion, that the not execution of Divine Vengeance in this Life, is an Argument of the Innocence of Men, and little necessity of Repentance. And
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because he seeth not Vengeance to be speedily executed; and because he feels it not in this Life, believeth there is none prepared for him in the other.
Because he sees not Vengeance to be speedily executed; and Because he feels it not in this Life, Believeth there is none prepared for him in the other.
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he cannot believethat God can be angry with him, to whom he permitteth the uninterrupted enjoyment of worldly Happiness, which while he possesseth, he seeth no reason to believe himself to be in a State of Enmity with God.
he cannot believethat God can be angry with him, to whom he permitteth the uninterrupted enjoyment of worldly Happiness, which while he Possesses, he sees no reason to believe himself to be in a State of Enmity with God.
But what a miserable corruption must the judgment of Man have suffered, which can be cheated into a false perswasion, that himself is capable of none but sensible Rewards or Punishments? That Man should carry about him an immaterial Soul,
But what a miserable corruption must the judgement of Man have suffered, which can be cheated into a false persuasion, that himself is capable of none but sensible Rewards or Punishments? That Man should carry about him an immaterial Soul,
even that part of it which believe there is within them a Spiritual and an Immortal Being which actuates their Bodies, which giveth them their thoughts, by which alone they conceive themselves Happy or Miserable. They acknowledge all this;
even that part of it which believe there is within them a Spiritual and an Immortal Being which actuates their Bodies, which gives them their thoughts, by which alone they conceive themselves Happy or Miserable. They acknowledge all this;
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While he abounds in sensual pleasures, he acts not the part of a Rational Being, considers not what distinguisheth him from a Beast, the existence of his Soul after death,
While he abounds in sensual pleasures, he acts not the part of a Rational Being, considers not what Distinguisheth him from a Beast, the existence of his Soul After death,
Yet perhaps it may be imagined, that this mistake was pardonable in the Jews, to whom our Saviour spoke, whose Religion taught them not to expect any Rewards or Punishments, beyond the extent of this Life;
Yet perhaps it may be imagined, that this mistake was pardonable in the jews, to whom our Saviour spoke, whose Religion taught them not to expect any Rewards or Punishments, beyond the extent of this Life;
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Thus the Apostles seeing a blind Man, presently asked their Lord, whether for his own sin, or for the sin of his Parents that Calamity was inflicted on him:
Thus the Apostles seeing a blind Man, presently asked their Lord, whither for his own since, or for the since of his Parents that Calamity was inflicted on him:
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And in this Chapter, the Jews not partaking with the Galileans in their miserable end, immediately concluded, that neither had they partaken with them in the guilt, which they supposed drew that end upon them.
And in this Chapter, the jews not partaking with the Galileans in their miserable end, immediately concluded, that neither had they partaken with them in the guilt, which they supposed drew that end upon them.
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The cause of their mistake was, that what God had only promised to the whole Nation of the Jews together, they applyed to all the Members of it in particular.
The cause of their mistake was, that what God had only promised to the Whole nation of the jews together, they applied to all the Members of it in particular.
In this general Prosperity and Calamity of the whole Nation, the promised Rewards or threatned Punishments of every particular Man were included; and no otherwise.
In this general Prosperity and Calamity of the Whole nation, the promised Rewards or threatened Punishments of every particular Man were included; and no otherwise.
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In that case, those few good Men were to share in the common Calamity, and retain no advantage beyond the others, besides the peace of their own Conscience,
In that case, those few good Men were to share in the Common Calamity, and retain no advantage beyond the Others, beside the peace of their own Conscience,
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and the hopes of receiving from God hereafter a Reward of their Obedience. Neither did he threaten that he would extraordinarily punish the wickedness of a few Men,
and the hope's of receiving from God hereafter a Reward of their obedience. Neither did he threaten that he would extraordinarily Punish the wickedness of a few Men,
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as in the case of Achan and Uzziah. But these are to be esteemed so many extraordinary Acts of Providence, exercised for the vindication of his Justice and Government, not in vertue of the Covenant which he made with that People;
as in the case of achan and Uzziah. But these Are to be esteemed so many extraordinary Acts of Providence, exercised for the vindication of his justice and Government, not in virtue of the Covenant which he made with that People;
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The Psalmist complains that the Wicked enjoyed all the satisfactions of Life, and came in no misfortunes like other Men; while the Good were Persecuted, Afflicted and Killed all Day long.
The Psalmist complains that the Wicked enjoyed all the satisfactions of Life, and Come in no misfortunes like other Men; while the Good were Persecuted, Afflicted and Killed all Day long.
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It was therefore no other than a falsé perswasion of the Jews, that such sensible Rewards or Punishments were entailed upon every one of them in particular.
It was Therefore no other than a falsé persuasion of the jews, that such sensible Rewards or Punishments were entailed upon every one of them in particular.
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That terrible Calamities were certain Arguments of every hainous Crimes though unknown to Men, and that eminent prosperity was a certain mark of the Favour of God;
That terrible Calamities were certain Arguments of every heinous Crimes though unknown to Men, and that eminent Prosperity was a certain mark of the Favour of God;
and which occasioned all those querulous expostulations with God in the Book of Psalms, concerning the prosperity of the Wicked and the afflictions of the Pious.
and which occasioned all those querulous expostulations with God in the Book of Psalms, Concerning the Prosperity of the Wicked and the afflictions of the Pious.
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since he suffered his Prophets and Devout Worshippers to be Stoned, to be Sawn asunder, to Wander about in misery, and suffer all those afflictions which the Author to the Hebrews Elegantly describeth;
since he suffered his prophets and Devout Worshippers to be Stoned, to be Sawn asunder, to Wander about in misery, and suffer all those afflictions which the Author to the Hebrews Elegantly Describeth;
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A right Notion concerning the manner of the Divine Conduct and distribution of Justice under the Jewish dispensation, will contribute much to remove a like prejudice from our Minds, with what they entertained.
A right Notion Concerning the manner of the Divine Conduct and distribution of justice under the Jewish Dispensation, will contribute much to remove a like prejudice from our Minds, with what they entertained.
For if under the Jewish Law, which confined it self wholly to the Actions and Concerns of this Life, God neither promised nor exercised any such constant visible Justice, which might distinguish the Good from the Bad,
For if under the Jewish Law, which confined it self wholly to the Actions and Concerns of this Life, God neither promised nor exercised any such constant visible justice, which might distinguish the Good from the Bad,
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much less can it be expected, that in the more spiritual Religion of Christ, and more abstracted from the Interests of the World, any such discrimination of Good and Bad by External Circumstances of prosperity should take place;
much less can it be expected, that in the more spiritual Religion of christ, and more abstracted from the Interests of the World, any such discrimination of Good and Bad by External circumstances of Prosperity should take place;
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that God should constantly awaken the negligence of slothful Christians by severe and visible Judgments; or, if he doth not, should be thought to approve their Conduct.
that God should constantly awaken the negligence of slothful Christians by severe and visible Judgments; or, if he does not, should be Thought to approve their Conduct.
they fondly imagine that Heaven also hath declared it self in Favour of them, and are not willing to entertain a thought of the displeasure of God towards their vicious Courses,
they fondly imagine that Heaven also hath declared it self in Favour of them, and Are not willing to entertain a Thought of the displeasure of God towards their vicious Courses,
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who, notwithstanding he was most dear to God, publickly declared to be his beloved Son, in whom he was well pleased, and even in respect of his Humane Nature taken separately, said to increase in favour with God and Man;
who, notwithstanding he was most dear to God, publicly declared to be his Beloved Son, in whom he was well pleased, and even in respect of his Humane Nature taken separately, said to increase in favour with God and Man;
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In conformity to his Example, his Apostles, to whom he so often professed an extraordinary Love, suffered all the sensible inconveniencies of this Life;
In conformity to his Exampl, his Apostles, to whom he so often professed an extraordinary Love, suffered all the sensible inconveniences of this Life;
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and were yet the peculiar Favourites of their Lord and Master now Exalted into Heaven. So that Temporal affliction is by no means any Indication of the displeasure of God;
and were yet the peculiar Favourites of their Lord and Master now Exalted into Heaven. So that Temporal affliction is by no means any Indication of the displeasure of God;
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So then, in vain do Men reject or deferr Repentance, because they see not the constant execution of his displeasure upon Notorious Sinners in this World.
So then, in vain do Men reject or defer Repentance, Because they see not the constant execution of his displeasure upon Notorious Sinners in this World.
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On the other side, the pleasures of Sin allure him, the suggestions of evil Spirits tempt him, the want of consideration fits him to follow the directions of sense alone,
On the other side, the pleasures of since allure him, the suggestions of evil Spirits tempt him, the want of consideration fits him to follow the directions of sense alone,
In the mean time God ordinarily affrights him not into his Duty, by a certain Execution of Punishment consequent in this Life to the Commission of his sins;
In the mean time God ordinarily affrights him not into his Duty, by a certain Execution of Punishment consequent in this Life to the Commission of his Sins;
This he doth for the Vindication of his Justice, and for the Instruction of other Men, to whom beside the ordinary Light of Revelation, he doth sometime indulge these extraordinary admonitions.
This he does for the Vindication of his justice, and for the Instruction of other Men, to whom beside the ordinary Light of Revelation, he does sometime indulge these extraordinary admonitions.
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but suffer both alike to live secure without any denunciation of his Judgment till the time of Harvest, which himself explains to be the time of the last Judgment,
but suffer both alike to live secure without any denunciation of his Judgement till the time of Harvest, which himself explains to be the time of the last Judgement,
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but that ariseth from this prejudice, that Men forming Rules from like Cases of this World, fondly imagine, that Men have escaped all possibility of punishment,
but that arises from this prejudice, that Men forming Rules from like Cases of this World, fondly imagine, that Men have escaped all possibility of punishment,
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and then those who are wont to consult the report of sense alone, will not believe it, little considering that it is impossible the Soul of Man should perish;
and then those who Are wont to consult the report of sense alone, will not believe it, little considering that it is impossible the Soul of Man should perish;
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All this is illustrated by the Parable following in this Chapter, which our Lord purposely delivered in confirmation of what he had spoken in the Text. There God is represented in the Person of the Possessor of a Vineyard, wherein was an unfruitful Vine;
All this is illustrated by the Parable following in this Chapter, which our Lord purposely Delivered in confirmation of what he had spoken in the Text. There God is represented in the Person of the Possessor of a Vineyard, wherein was an unfruitful Vine;
the ordinary apprehensions of Men are represented in the Dresser of that Vineyard, who perceiving the unfruitfulness of the Vine, presently crieth out, that it ought to be cut down, that it cumbreth the Ground, that it should be rooted up and cast out of the Vineyard.
the ordinary apprehensions of Men Are represented in the Dresser of that Vineyard, who perceiving the unfruitfulness of the Vine, presently cries out, that it ought to be Cut down, that it cumbereth the Ground, that it should be rooted up and cast out of the Vineyard.
and in the mean time promotes it by the solicitations of his Spirit, by the admonitions of his Pastors, by all imaginable methods, which may incline the Will of Man, without putting any force upon it.
and in the mean time promotes it by the solicitations of his Spirit, by the admonitions of his Pastors, by all imaginable methods, which may incline the Will of Man, without putting any force upon it.
and thereby to treasure up wrath against the day of wrath. Our Lord throughout all his Gospel warns Men concerning the suddenness and unexpected time of his coming to Judgment, in prevention of this fatal errour.
and thereby to treasure up wrath against the day of wrath. Our Lord throughout all his Gospel warns Men Concerning the suddenness and unexpected time of his coming to Judgement, in prevention of this fatal error.
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What his second coming was to the Jews, and what his last coming in Judgment will be to all Mankind, that Death is to us, which if it finds us unprepared, all the miseries which Christ denounced should befall them, will fall on us.
What his second coming was to the jews, and what his last coming in Judgement will be to all Mankind, that Death is to us, which if it finds us unprepared, all the misery's which christ denounced should befall them, will fallen on us.
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That under Christianity there is yet much less Pretence to entertain such a perswasion, which is contrary to the Constitution of humane Nature, to the Wisdom of God,
That under Christianity there is yet much less Pretence to entertain such a persuasion, which is contrary to the Constitution of humane Nature, to the Wisdom of God,
and to the present Order of the world settled by him the Author of it. Lastly, That however God doth ordinarily bear with the Sins of men in this Life,
and to the present Order of the world settled by him the Author of it. Lastly, That however God does ordinarily bear with the Sins of men in this Life,
The Motive to Repentance is taken from the plain words of the Text, being the certainty of Destruction without Repentance, pronounced by our Lord, Except ye repent, ye shall perish.
The Motive to Repentance is taken from the plain words of the Text, being the certainty of Destruction without Repentance, pronounced by our Lord, Except you Repent, you shall perish.
The Evidence of the Argument, when once a full Conviction is formed of the truth of it, is manifest, being taken from that which most affects Mankind, their own Interest.
The Evidence of the Argument, when once a full Conviction is formed of the truth of it, is manifest, being taken from that which most affects Mankind, their own Interest.
But such is the weakness of humane Nature, so corrupted is his Will, and so much darkened his Understanding, that this Argument hath been ever found insufficient.
But such is the weakness of humane Nature, so corrupted is his Will, and so much darkened his Understanding, that this Argument hath been ever found insufficient.
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God therefore of his infinite Mercy hath been pleased to employ that more sensible Argument of Profit and Interest, by propofing Rewards to his obedient Servants,
God Therefore of his infinite Mercy hath been pleased to employ that more sensible Argument of Profit and Interest, by propofing Rewards to his obedient Servants,
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when he will evidently declare his Resolution to punish impenitent Sinners, and even exemplifie it in the terrible Destruction of the impenitent Nation of the Jews, as he did shortly after.
when he will evidently declare his Resolution to Punish impenitent Sinners, and even exemplify it in the terrible Destruction of the impenitent nation of the jews, as he did shortly After.
not only the more devout Jews, but also Soldiers and Publicans, who confessing their Sins, were then Baptized; manifesting by that anciently received Emblem of Purity and Innocence, their Resolution of sinning no more.
not only the more devout jews, but also Soldiers and Publicans, who confessing their Sins, were then Baptised; manifesting by that anciently received Emblem of Purity and Innocence, their Resolution of sinning no more.
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Even after a full Conviction formed of their Duty, our Lord thought fit to propose this very Argument to his Disciples, who had been long trained up in Obedience to him,
Even After a full Conviction formed of their Duty, our Lord Thought fit to propose this very Argument to his Disciples, who had been long trained up in obedience to him,
it is because the Expectation of this denounced Destruction, far from being certain in us, is eluded by vain Perswasions, that Destruction may be avoided without Repentance.
it is Because the Expectation of this denounced Destruction, Far from being certain in us, is eluded by vain Persuasions, that Destruction may be avoided without Repentance.
Both these sort of Prejudices are too common among all Christians, and to both I shall oppose some general Considerations, shewing it impossible that Go• … should not execute the Sentence of Destruction pronounced universally against all impenitent Sinners;
Both these sort of Prejudices Are too Common among all Christians, and to both I shall oppose Some general Considerations, showing it impossible that Go• … should not execute the Sentence of Destruction pronounced universally against all impenitent Sinners;
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Nay the holy Spirit of God seems to have taken particular care least men should be deceived herein, by affixing vehement Asseverations to his Threats of Punishments.
Nay the holy Spirit of God seems to have taken particular care lest men should be deceived herein, by affixing vehement Asseverations to his Treats of Punishments.
Chapter, having denounced to Sinners the extremity of his anger, he subjoyns, Verse 14. Can thy heart endure, or can thy hands be strong in the days that I shall deal with thee? I the Lord have spoken it, and I will do it.
Chapter, having denounced to Sinners the extremity of his anger, he subjoins, Verse 14. Can thy heart endure, or can thy hands be strong in the days that I shall deal with thee? I the Lord have spoken it, and I will do it.
So that those, who promise Salvation to themselves without Repentance of past Sins or Reformation of Life, must either pretend to new Lights and new Revelalations, new terms of Covenant;
So that those, who promise Salvation to themselves without Repentance of past Sins or Reformation of Life, must either pretend to new Lights and new Revelalations, new terms of Covenant;
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of Arbitrary Election for secret Reasons, and absolute Reprobation for unknown Causes; which Delusions when once entertained, would render all Repentance useless.
of Arbitrary Election for secret Reasons, and absolute Reprobation for unknown Causes; which Delusions when once entertained, would render all Repentance useless.
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wherein we are commanded by Precepts, we are allured by Promises, we are terrified by Threats, we are warned by Examples to Repentance, and still continue unmoved.
wherein we Are commanded by Precepts, we Are allured by Promises, we Are terrified by Treats, we Are warned by Examples to Repentance, and still continue unmoved.
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We hear the voice of our Lord calling to Repentance, the Exhortations of his Apostles preaching to the World, whose Message was Repent, and be baptized.
We hear the voice of our Lord calling to Repentance, the Exhortations of his Apostles preaching to the World, whose Message was repent, and be baptised.
whereas we are convinced from the beginning, of the Divine Authority of him who imposeth this Duty on us? Or can we call to mind the severe Judgments, which God exercised upon the Jews for sudden and rash Resolutions taken up in heat, and as soon repented of;
whereas we Are convinced from the beginning, of the Divine authority of him who Imposes this Duty on us? Or can we call to mind the severe Judgments, which God exercised upon the jews for sudden and rash Resolutions taken up in heat, and as soon repented of;
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such as their frequent Rebellions against Moses, their refusing to march to the promised Land after having r• … ceived a false account from the timorous Spies;
such as their frequent Rebellions against Moses, their refusing to march to the promised Land After having r• … ceived a false account from the timorous Spies;
and many such other occasions? Do we remember all this, and imagine that God will pass-by unregarded our deliberate and obstinate Rebellions, such as is the Continuation of every habit of Sin? These things were written for our Example, that by them we might receive Instruction;
and many such other occasions? Do we Remember all this, and imagine that God will pass-by unregarded our deliberate and obstinate Rebellions, such as is the Continuation of every habit of since? These things were written for our Exampl, that by them we might receive Instruction;
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His Attributes always continue the same, his Justice, his Holiness, and his hatred of Sin. The Reasons of his Favour are eternal and unchangeable, being Piety and Obedience.
His Attributes always continue the same, his justice, his Holiness, and his hatred of Sin. The Reasons of his Favour Are Eternal and unchangeable, being Piety and obedience.
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he would have remitted his Methods of Justice to his only begotten Son, and not required him to take upon himself the Shame and Bitterness of the Cross.
he would have remitted his Methods of justice to his only begotten Son, and not required him to take upon himself the Shame and Bitterness of the Cross.
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Yet such was the Divine Hatred of Sin, that although earnestly and passionately intreated by Christ in his Prayer in the Garden to remit his Decree therein,
Yet such was the Divine Hatred of since, that although earnestly and passionately entreated by christ in his Prayer in the Garden to remit his decree therein,
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nor would give Pardon to Man upon any other terms, than that that ever Blessed Person, who had taken the Sins of Mankind upon him, should suffer all the Marks of Divine Displeasure, which Man in this Life can undergo,
nor would give Pardon to Man upon any other terms, than that that ever Blessed Person, who had taken the Sins of Mankind upon him, should suffer all the Marks of Divine Displeasure, which Man in this Life can undergo,
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Could the Justice of God permit him to Pardon the sins of Man without any satisfaction, he would never have put such an hard Condition upon his own Son;
Could the justice of God permit him to Pardon the Sins of Man without any satisfaction, he would never have put such an hard Condition upon his own Son;
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whereas now Man cannot reflect upon the means of Pardon offered by God, without conceiving at the same time his hatred of Sin. God indeed required ne the Life of every particular Man in Punishment of his Sins, which in strict Justice would seem agreeable;
whereas now Man cannot reflect upon the means of Pardon offered by God, without conceiving At the same time his hatred of Sin. God indeed required ne the Life of every particular Man in Punishment of his Sins, which in strict justice would seem agreeable;
And even after so much done and suffered by Christ for the Expiation of the sins of Men, God distributeth not the Benefits of that Sacrifice indifferently to all who lay any Claim to it.
And even After so much done and suffered by christ for the Expiation of the Sins of Men, God distributeth not the Benefits of that Sacrifice indifferently to all who lay any Claim to it.
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such means as may produce in the Soul of Man a like Detestation of Sin. Upon no other account can Man claim any Benefit from the Merits of that Sacrifice;
such means as may produce in the Soul of Man a like Detestation of Sin. Upon no other account can Man claim any Benefit from the Merits of that Sacrifice;
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as the only Condition to effect it, the laying down his Life for it. He proposeth to Man, seeking Delivery from the Sentence of Damnation due to his Sins,
as the only Condition to Effect it, the laying down his Life for it. He Proposeth to Man, seeking Delivery from the Sentence of Damnation due to his Sins,
and that he hath also said of himself, that he cannot lie. He hath done all which is wont to create a Belief in Man to perswade him of the certainty of his Resolution in this Matter;
and that he hath also said of himself, that he cannot lie. He hath done all which is wont to create a Belief in Man to persuade him of the certainty of his Resolution in this Matter;
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He hath often repeated his Asseverations; he hath confirmed them by an Oath; he hath given frequent Examples of it, in visible Punishments of more notorious Sinners;
He hath often repeated his Asseverations; he hath confirmed them by an Oath; he hath given frequent Examples of it, in visible Punishments of more notorious Sinners;
but adds that if they will not hear, he giveth them up to their own hearts Lusts. He describeth his Concern for them by the similitude of a Housholder cultivating his Vine, Dressing, Digging about it and watering it;
but adds that if they will not hear, he gives them up to their own hearts Lusts. He Describeth his Concern for them by the similitude of a Householder cultivating his Vine, Dressing, Digging about it and watering it;
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but subjoyns his command of cutting it down, if it still remains unfruitful. He breaks out into passionate Exclamations in sorrow for their obdurate Impenitence.
but subjoins his command of cutting it down, if it still remains unfruitful. He breaks out into passionate Exclamations in sorrow for their obdurate Impenitence.
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Turn ye, Turn ye f• … om your evil way, for why will ye die O ye house of Isaael? And Psal. LXXXI. 14. O that my people would have hearkned unto me,
Turn you, Turn you f• … om your evil Way, for why will you die Oh you house of Israel? And Psalm LXXXI. 14. Oh that my people would have hearkened unto me,
I should soon have put down their enemies, &c. and Matt. XXIII. 37. O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the Prophets, &c. how often would I have gathered thy children together,
I should soon have put down their enemies, etc. and Matt. XXIII. 37. Oh Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that Killest the prophets, etc. how often would I have gathered thy children together,
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even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not? In all the Scripture there are not more vehement Protestations of kindness to Mankind;
even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and you would not? In all the Scripture there Are not more vehement Protestations of kindness to Mankind;
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Therefore I gave them up unto their own hearts lusts, and let them follow their own imaginations, or in other words, I would have none of them. And in the last place, where to the passionate Commiseration of Jerusalem, it is added that our Lord even wept over it; yet it immediately follows, that because they would not obey his command of Repentance,
Therefore I gave them up unto their own hearts Lustiest, and let them follow their own Imaginations, or in other words, I would have none of them. And in the last place, where to the passionate Commiseration of Jerusalem, it is added that our Lord even wept over it; yet it immediately follows, that Because they would not obey his command of Repentance,
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Upon which account he plainly makes it impossible for himself to Pardon unrepenting Sinners, Jeremy V. 9. Their transgressions are many; and their backslidings are increased:
Upon which account he plainly makes it impossible for himself to Pardon unrepenting Sinners, Jeremiah V. 9. Their transgressions Are many; and their backslidings Are increased:
Otherwise what Abraham said to God, Gen. XVIII. 25. when he imagined that God would involve the just Inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrah in the unive• … sal Destruction, which he was about to bring upon those Cities.
Otherwise what Abraham said to God, Gen. XVIII. 25. when he imagined that God would involve the just Inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrah in the unive• … sal Destruction, which he was about to bring upon those Cities.
who from the in variable distribution of Pardon to Penitent, of Punishment to unrepenting Sinners, raiseth the Proof of his own Justice, Ezek. XVIII. 25, 26, 27. Hear now O house of Israel, Is not my way equal, are not your ways unequal? When a righteous man turneth away from his righteousness and committeth iniquity and dieth in it;
who from thee in variable distribution of Pardon to Penitent, of Punishment to unrepenting Sinners, Raiseth the Proof of his own justice, Ezekiel XVIII. 25, 26, 27. Hear now Oh house of Israel, Is not my Way equal, Are not your ways unequal? When a righteous man turns away from his righteousness and Committeth iniquity and Dieth in it;
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If he formerly neglected his Duty, but before his Death, had changed all the Habits and Dispositions of his Soul into firm Resolutions of Obedience to God, into a perfect Hatred of Sin,
If he formerly neglected his Duty, but before his Death, had changed all the Habits and Dispositions of his Soul into firm Resolutions of obedience to God, into a perfect Hatred of since,
and often break out into ardent Ejaculations of Devotion; yet will not this avail; unless the Will be firmly setled in Resolutions of continuing the work so well begun,
and often break out into Ardent Ejaculations of Devotion; yet will not this avail; unless the Will be firmly settled in Resolutions of Continuing the work so well begun,
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in which if he can find any sin committed deliberately, after Consideration, in cool Blood, and the Suggestions of his own Conscience to the contrary;
in which if he can find any since committed deliberately, After Consideration, in cool Blood, and the Suggestions of his own Conscience to the contrary;
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this created to him that lasting and vehement Sorrow, which we often find described in the Book of Psalms; and this stuck as an indelible blot to his Memory,
this created to him that lasting and vehement Sorrow, which we often find described in the Book of Psalms; and this stuck as an indelible blot to his Memory,
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This Distinction of Sins may instruct you in the necessary manner of forming your Repentance. For Sins of Ignorance and Infirmity, a general Repentance may suffice;
This Distinction of Sins may instruct you in the necessary manner of forming your Repentance. For Sins of Ignorance and Infirmity, a general Repentance may suffice;
The Twelfth SERMON PREACH'D April 21st. 1689. At LAMBETH CHAPEL. Acts. X. 34, 35. Then Peter opened his Mouth and said, Of a Truth I perceive that God is no respecter of Persons.
The Twelfth SERMON PREACHED April 21st. 1689. At LAMBETH CHAPEL. Acts. X. 34, 35. Then Peter opened his Mouth and said, Of a Truth I perceive that God is no respecter of Persons.
This Justice appears most conspicuously in the Universal diffusion of his Benefits, in dispensing his Rewards as well as punishments impartially to all Orders and Ranks of Men, in excluding none from his Favour,
This justice appears most conspicuously in the Universal diffusion of his Benefits, in dispensing his Rewards as well as punishments impartially to all Order and Ranks of Men, in excluding none from his Favour,
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As his Mercy, his Goodness, and his Power, were from all Ages equal and uniform; but more openly declared to the World by external Actions relating to us.
As his Mercy, his goodness, and his Power, were from all Ages equal and uniform; but more openly declared to the World by external Actions relating to us.
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and that the conditions of his Favour should not, as his Countrey men had hitherto vainly imagined, be descent from Abraham, and observation of legal Ceremonies;
and that the conditions of his Favour should not, as his Country men had hitherto vainly imagined, be descent from Abraham, and observation of Legal Ceremonies;
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The First is founded in the excellency of the Divine Nature, which enjoying all perfections in the most Transcendent manner, cannot be supposed to want that, which above all is necessary to a Supreme Judge and Governour of the World, Impartial Justice in the dispensing of Rewards and Punishments.
The First is founded in the excellency of the Divine Nature, which enjoying all perfections in the most Transcendent manner, cannot be supposed to want that, which above all is necessary to a Supreme Judge and Governor of the World, Impartial justice in the dispensing of Rewards and Punishments.
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otherwise it would be trifling and fond, nay even injust and foolish. We find indeed in our selves, our affection oft-times excited without sufficient Reasons.
otherwise it would be trifling and found, nay even injust and foolish. We find indeed in our selves, our affection ofttimes excited without sufficient Reasons.
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Yet after all, we never fix our affections without some apparent shew of Reason: Reasons indeed oft-times false and frivolous, yet specious and pleasing:
Yet After all, we never fix our affections without Some apparent show of Reason: Reasons indeed ofttimes false and frivolous, yet specious and pleasing:
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He ever proceedeth upon fixed and immoveable principles, drawn from the nature of things and reason of Causes, principles which equally serve for all Actions and Causes;
He ever Proceedeth upon fixed and immoveable principles, drawn from the nature of things and reason of Causes, principles which equally serve for all Actions and Causes;
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and therefore cannot have any place with God, who hath fixed most juft and impartial Laws of Government, which universally affect all the Members of Mankind.
and Therefore cannot have any place with God, who hath fixed most juft and impartial Laws of Government, which universally affect all the Members of Mankind.
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and only in vertue of an Arbitrary Decree of Reprobation? Surely those who would perswade Men that God acteth in this manner, contribute no less effectually,
and only in virtue of an Arbitrary decree of Reprobation? Surely those who would persuade Men that God Acts in this manner, contribute no less effectually,
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If any believe it a more preferable State to be infinitely miserable than not to be, I would not be so uncharitable as to wish they might be convinced by their own experience;
If any believe it a more preferable State to be infinitely miserable than not to be, I would not be so uncharitable as to wish they might be convinced by their own experience;
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there could be no obligation, at least no encouragement to pursue the means, Reason directeth Men to use any means, only upon assurance or belief of their subserviency to the acquisition of the end proposed;
there could be no obligation, At least not encouragement to pursue the means, Reason directeth Men to use any means, only upon assurance or belief of their subserviency to the acquisition of the end proposed;
3. Temporal Benefits and worldly • … elicity God may bestow or deny to any one for the fake of another, without any • … minution of his Justice and Impartiality;
3. Temporal Benefits and worldly • … felicity God may bestow or deny to any one for the fake of Another, without any • … minution of his justice and Impartiality;
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which requireth no more, than that • … f • … e punisheth Man for neglecting to o• … tain his Supream Happiness, he should • … ut it into his power to obtain it.
which requires no more, than that • … f • … e Punisheth Man for neglecting to o• … tain his Supreme Happiness, he should • … ut it into his power to obtain it.
which • … ly contribute nothing to that su• … end, and are purely accidental to 〈 ◊ 〉 God may dispose them in this World, either for the vindication of his Providence, the encouragement or trial of the Faithful, the punishment or correction of the Wicked.
which • … lie contribute nothing to that su• … end, and Are purely accidental to 〈 ◊ 〉 God may dispose them in this World, either for the vindication of his Providence, the encouragement or trial of the Faithful, the punishment or correction of the Wicked.
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that no wonder many have been always tempted to entertain such a charming Errour, which flatters their Ambition, gratifies their Self-love, sets them above the ordinary Rank of Men,
that no wonder many have been always tempted to entertain such a charming Error, which flatters their Ambition, gratifies their Self-love, sets them above the ordinary Rank of Men,
but in their Relation to their Father Abraham; for whose sake they imagined themselves so dear to God, that he would certainly conferr Happiness upon them without any further consideration.
but in their Relation to their Father Abraham; for whose sake they imagined themselves so dear to God, that he would Certainly confer Happiness upon them without any further consideration.
which may set them above the Rank of their Fellow-Servants, and exempt them from the Obligation, which is common to all Sober Christians, of a diligent pursuit of Salvation by its proper means, observation of the Divine Precepts,
which may Set them above the Rank of their Fellow servants, and exempt them from the Obligation, which is Common to all Sobrium Christians, of a diligent pursuit of Salvation by its proper means, observation of the Divine Precepts,
but above all, that God would be in a most gross manner unjust and a partial respecter of Persons, against the express Declaration of the Apostle in my Text.
but above all, that God would be in a most gross manner unjust and a partial respecter of Persons, against the express Declaration of the Apostle in my Text.
who far from excelling other Men in Holiness and Obedience, continued always to be a stifnecked and stubborn Generation, a Generation, that set not their hearts aright? Could he profess all this Favour to be shewed to them,
who Far from excelling other Men in Holiness and obedience, continued always to be a Stiffnecked and stubborn Generation, a Generation, that Set not their hearts aright? Could he profess all this Favour to be showed to them,
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as he often doth, not for their own Righteousness, but for personal respects, for the sake of their Father Abraham, and their Descent from him? Could God perform all these apparent signs of partiality;
as he often does, not for their own Righteousness, but for personal respects, for the sake of their Father Abraham, and their Descent from him? Could God perform all these apparent Signs of partiality;
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First then, This Favour of God to the Jews for the sake of their Father Abraham, consisted not in bestowing on them Eternal Happiness, but only Temporal Blessings;
First then, This Favour of God to the jews for the sake of their Father Abraham, consisted not in bestowing on them Eternal Happiness, but only Temporal Blessings;
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which we before shewed to be consistent with the strictest Rules of Justice; and even those he dispensed to them not merely for the sake of their Fore-father,
which we before showed to be consistent with the Strictest Rules of justice; and even those he dispensed to them not merely for the sake of their Forefather,
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who if they obliged themselves to the observation of the Mosaick Law, and confirmed their engagement by the Seal of Circumcision, were no less Heirs of the Promises made unto Abraham, than were his immediate Descendents.
who if they obliged themselves to the observation of the Mosaic Law, and confirmed their engagement by the Seal of Circumcision, were no less Heirs of the Promises made unto Abraham, than were his immediate Descendents.
Lastly, These Temporal Benefits were at first conferred as a Reward to extraordinary and wonderful Acts of Obedience and Piety in Abraham, and entailed with Conditions of the same Obedience to his Posterity;
Lastly, These Temporal Benefits were At First conferred as a Reward to extraordinary and wondered Acts of obedience and Piety in Abraham, and entailed with Conditions of the same obedience to his Posterity;
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as to excite them to the same practice, by the visible example of his Reward. Thus the Divine Justice in relation to the Jews alone, is unexceptionable;
as to excite them to the same practice, by the visible Exampl of his Reward. Thus the Divine justice in Relation to the jews alone, is unexceptionable;
and compare them with the Gentiles, who are Strangers to the Covenant of Grace, and never knew either the promises or conditions of Salvation? Is God the God of the Jews and the Christians only? Is he not God of the Gentiles also? Are not his Attributes always unalterable;
and compare them with the Gentiles, who Are Strangers to the Covenant of Grace, and never knew either the promises or conditions of Salvation? Is God the God of the jews and the Christians only? Is he not God of the Gentiles also? are not his Attributes always unalterable;
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But for the rest, who know not the Gospel, nor have heard of Christ, hath God concluded them in an Universal Sentence of Damnation? as some Men Dogmatically pronounce.
But for the rest, who know not the Gospel, nor have herd of christ, hath God concluded them in an Universal Sentence of Damnation? as Some Men Dogmatically pronounce.
that rather than conceive such partiality to be in God, they framed to themselves diverse Erroneous Systems, whereby Salvation might be rendred equally possible to all Men.
that rather than conceive such partiality to be in God, they framed to themselves diverse Erroneous Systems, whereby Salvation might be rendered equally possible to all Men.
until the Gospel fhould be in order proposed and Preached to all the Sons of Adam; that so their Salvation or Damnation consequent to their belief or disbelief of it, might be an Act of their own deliberate choice.
until the Gospel fhould be in order proposed and Preached to all the Sons of Adam; that so their Salvation or Damnation consequent to their belief or disbelief of it, might be an Act of their own deliberate choice.
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but delivered themselves up to Idolatry and Immoral Sins, (under which notion the Name of Gentiles is almost every where to be understood in the New Testament) we cannot doubt of the Justice of God, in giving Sentence of Condemnation on them,
but Delivered themselves up to Idolatry and Immoral Sins, (under which notion the Name of Gentiles is almost every where to be understood in the New Testament) we cannot doubt of the justice of God, in giving Sentence of Condemnation on them,
or must they be condemned merely for involuntary Ignorance? Surely if we consider the State of the Jews before the coming of Christ, we all believe and confess, that they shall be saved through the merits of Christ;
or must they be condemned merely for involuntary Ignorance? Surely if we Consider the State of the jews before the coming of christ, we all believe and confess, that they shall be saved through the merits of christ;
Besides since it is by all confessed, that the Gentiles, before the Covenant made with Abraham, were by the observation of the Law of Nature capable of Salvation;
Beside since it is by all confessed, that the Gentiles, before the Covenant made with Abraham, were by the observation of the Law of Nature capable of Salvation;
it cannot well be imagined, how a particular Covenant, and that a Covenant of Temporal Blessings only, made with Abraham, should exclude them from any further hope;
it cannot well be imagined, how a particular Covenant, and that a Covenant of Temporal Blessings only, made with Abraham, should exclude them from any further hope;
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If then as St. Paul saith Rom. II. 14. The Gentiles which have not the Law (that is not any revealed Law) do by nature the things containĕd in the Law, (exercise the same Divine Vertues, which are enjoyned and reinforced in revealed Religions) these having not the Law, are a Law unto themselves.
If then as Saint Paul Says Rom. II 14. The Gentiles which have not the Law (that is not any revealed Law) do by nature the things containĕd in the Law, (exercise the same Divine Virtues, which Are enjoined and reinforced in revealed Religions) these having not the Law, Are a Law unto themselves.
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And then we may charitably conclude with the Apostle also, Glory, Honour, and Peace to every Man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile.
And then we may charitably conclude with the Apostle also, Glory, Honour, and Peace to every Man that works good, to the Jew First, and also to the Gentile.
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And what I have said, is not so much to perswade you that the Gentiles may be saved, (for that we have no certain warrant to determine) as to shew you, that no objection to the Justice and Impartiality of God, can be deduced from his conduct in relation to them.
And what I have said, is not so much to persuade you that the Gentiles may be saved, (for that we have no certain warrant to determine) as to show you, that no objection to the justice and Impartiality of God, can be deduced from his conduct in Relation to them.
not only restrains us from passing uncharitable censures upon our fellow Servants, or conceiving amiss of those immutable Rules, which God hath fixed to the exercise of his Mercy and Judgment;
not only restrains us from passing uncharitable censures upon our fellow Servants, or conceiving amiss of those immutable Rules, which God hath fixed to the exercise of his Mercy and Judgement;
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namely, the Conditions of the Divine Favour, expressed in the latter part of the Text. But in every Nation he that feareth him and worketh Righteousness is accepted with him.
namely, the Conditions of the Divine Favour, expressed in the latter part of the Text. But in every nation he that fears him and works Righteousness is accepted with him.
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The favour of God is not now, as it seemed to be under the Jewish dispensation, annexed to a Family or a Nation, to external Badges and ritual Observations;
The favour of God is not now, as it seemed to be under the Jewish Dispensation, annexed to a Family or a nation, to external Badges and ritual Observations;
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This cannot but be a mighty encouragement to you to use your utmost diligence to attain that Reward, which God hath rendered equally possible to you, with those who are now the greatest Saints in Heaven;
This cannot but be a mighty encouragement to you to use your utmost diligence to attain that Reward, which God hath rendered equally possible to you, with those who Are now the greatest Saints in Heaven;
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flatter not your selves with the thoughts of being exempted by any peculiar Favour from undergoing that universal Sentence of Condemnation, which is indifferently pronounced against all Sinners.
flatter not your selves with the thoughts of being exempted by any peculiar Favour from undergoing that universal Sentence of Condemnation, which is indifferently pronounced against all Sinners.
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Which is also the conclusion drawn by St. Peter from this very consideration, 1 Pet. I. 17. And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of Persons judgeth according to every Mans work, pass the time of your Sojourning here in fear.
Which is also the conclusion drawn by Saint Peter from this very consideration, 1 Pet. I. 17. And if you call on the Father, who without respect of Persons Judgeth according to every men work, pass the time of your Sojourning Here in Fear.
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THE Resurrection of our Blessed Saviour from the Dead hath by the Church, in all Ages, been deservedly celebrated with a greater Solemnity, than any other Festival whatsoever;
THE Resurrection of our Blessed Saviour from the Dead hath by the Church, in all Ages, been deservedly celebrated with a greater Solemnity, than any other Festival whatsoever;
At this time, in this State of things, our Lord rose from the Dead, and by his Resurrection demonstrated the Divinity of his Person, dispelled the Anxiety of his Disciples, and confounded his Enemies.
At this time, in this State of things, our Lord rose from the Dead, and by his Resurrection demonstrated the Divinity of his Person, dispelled the Anxiety of his Disciples, and confounded his Enemies.
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and if so, the natural consequence will be, That we seek those things which are above, and act agreeably to the new state of Life into which we are entred.
and if so, the natural consequence will be, That we seek those things which Are above, and act agreeably to the new state of Life into which we Are entered.
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but that we are already risen, may not perhaps be so easily conceived, especially by those, who experience not in themselves any Effects of this Blessed Resurrection.
but that we Are already risen, may not perhaps be so Easily conceived, especially by those, who experience not in themselves any Effects of this Blessed Resurrection.
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even so we also should walk in newness of life, &c. These Allegorical Conclusions were not the mere products of Fancy, but the designs of the Divine Wisdom;
even so we also should walk in newness of life, etc. These Allegorical Conclusions were not the mere products of Fancy, but the designs of the Divine Wisdom;
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and could not but have exceeding influence upon the Minds of Christians, whose thoughts were then, and ought now to be, chiefly employed about our Saviours Resurrection.
and could not but have exceeding influence upon the Minds of Christians, whose thoughts were then, and ought now to be, chiefly employed about our Saviors Resurrection.
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and were more particularly adapted to the Religion of the Jews, and the Writings of the Old Testament concerning the Messias, consisting in Types, shadows and symbolical Representations of things to come.
and were more particularly adapted to the Religion of the jews, and the Writings of the Old Testament Concerning the Messias, consisting in Types, shadows and symbolical Representations of things to come.
besides that they are recommended by the Authority of the Divine Pen-man, the present Allegory drawn from our Saviours Resurrection, doth most excellently describe to us the Nature and Duties of our spiritual Regeneration;
beside that they Are recommended by the authority of the Divine Penman, the present Allegory drawn from our Saviors Resurrection, does most excellently describe to us the Nature and Duties of our spiritual Regeneration;
and then his Emersion presently following, signified his entrance into a new state of Life, and the Resurrection of our Saviour reviving and appearing after Death.
and then his Emersion presently following, signified his Entrance into a new state of Life, and the Resurrection of our Saviour reviving and appearing After Death.
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It is not sufficient therefore to mortifie one single Lust, or to give up this or that sinful Affection in exchange for eternal Rewards, and retain the rest.
It is not sufficient Therefore to mortify one single Lust, or to give up this or that sinful Affection in exchange for Eternal Rewards, and retain the rest.
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From this perswasion it will easily follow, that different Interests from this are not to be pursued in this Life, which ought to be no other than a Preparation for a better.
From this persuasion it will Easily follow, that different Interests from this Are not to be pursued in this Life, which ought to be no other than a Preparation for a better.
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And herein a Christian truly imitates the Death of his Lord and Saviour, who best of all manifested that his Kingdom was not of this world by laying down his Life willingly;
And herein a Christian truly imitates the Death of his Lord and Saviour, who best of all manifested that his Kingdom was not of this world by laying down his Life willingly;
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and until he be regenerate seeth no approaching Delivery. From all these Calamities our Saviour and his Church were rescued by his glorious Resurrection.
and until he be regenerate sees no approaching Delivery. From all these Calamities our Saviour and his Church were rescued by his glorious Resurrection.
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Our Lord by his Resurrection vindicated his Honour from the Blasphemies of Jews and Gentiles, who had argued against his Divinity from the seeming Imperfections of his Sufferings;
Our Lord by his Resurrection vindicated his Honour from the Blasphemies of jews and Gentiles, who had argued against his Divinity from the seeming Imperfections of his Sufferings;
and no less are the Advantages of rising with Christ from Sin unto a new Life, which removeth that Stain and Imperfection introduced into our Nature by Sin;
and no less Are the Advantages of rising with christ from since unto a new Life, which Removeth that Stain and Imperfection introduced into our Nature by since;
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that God by interposing in so extraordinary a manner in his behalf, evidently manifested how dear he was unto him, whom he would not leave in Hell, in a state of Disgrace, nor suffer to see corruption.
that God by interposing in so extraordinary a manner in his behalf, evidently manifested how dear he was unto him, whom he would not leave in Hell, in a state of Disgrace, nor suffer to see corruption.
A Change which, however in an inferiour Degree, declares the Power and the Love of God, who produceth Habits of the most exalted Vertue in a Soul before overwhelmed with Sin and Wickedness.
A Change which, however in an inferior Degree, declares the Power and the Love of God, who Produceth Habits of the most exalted Virtue in a Soul before overwhelmed with since and Wickedness.
For Resurrection denotes not only a Deliverance from the Calamities of Death and Corruption, but also an enabling any one to renew an active Course of Life.
For Resurrection denotes not only a Deliverance from the Calamities of Death and Corruption, but also an enabling any one to renew an active Course of Life.
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but he carried it with him triumphantly into Heaven, and there sitting at the right hand of God, employeth it in Conjunction with his Divine Nature to mediate continually the Redemption of Man. If then we be risen with Christ, we must manifest the truth of our Resurrection, by vital Actions proper to a new and spiritual Life;
but he carried it with him triumphantly into Heaven, and there sitting At the right hand of God, employeth it in Conjunction with his Divine Nature to mediate continually the Redemption of Man. If then we be risen with christ, we must manifest the truth of our Resurrection, by vital Actions proper to a new and spiritual Life;
at least it reacheth not the illustrious Example of our Lord's Resurrection; who after that was endued, with a farr more glorious State than before his Death.
At lest it reaches not the illustrious Exampl of our Lord's Resurrection; who After that was endued, with a Far more glorious State than before his Death.
after his Resurrection exempted from them all-Before his Passion subject to change and decay, after his Resurrection instated in an eternal and immutable Possession of Glory.
After his Resurrection exempted from them all-Before his Passion Subject to change and decay, After his Resurrection instated in an Eternal and immutable Possession of Glory.
and deprive our selves of the Benefit of partaking in his Resurrection, by a similitude in this Life, which might otherwise secure to us a nearer imitation of him by a glorious Resurrection in the next.
and deprive our selves of the Benefit of partaking in his Resurrection, by a similitude in this Life, which might otherwise secure to us a nearer imitation of him by a glorious Resurrection in the next.
which was to that purpose always urged by the Apostles in their Preaching, and is employed by St. Paul as the chief Argument against the incredulity of the Corinthians, in the 1 Epist. XV. Chapter.
which was to that purpose always urged by the Apostles in their Preaching, and is employed by Saint Paul as the chief Argument against the incredulity of the Corinthians, in the 1 Epistle XV. Chapter.
And thus in some sense all Mankind may be said to rise with Christ, inasmuch as Christ being risen from the dead, is become the first fruits of them that slept, 1 Cor. XV. 20. That as the whole Mass is sanctified by the Dedication of the first Fruits;
And thus in Some sense all Mankind may be said to rise with christ, inasmuch as christ being risen from the dead, is become the First fruits of them that slept, 1 Cor. XV. 20. That as the Whole Mass is sanctified by the Dedication of the First Fruits;
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To rise therefore with Christ, is the happy Resurrection, and That, as St. Peter tells us, 1 Epist. I. 4. is to rise to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled,
To rise Therefore with christ, is the happy Resurrection, and That, as Saint Peter tells us, 1 Epistle I. 4. is to rise to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled,
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and what more usual than for Travellers to follow their Leader, a Forerunner who is for us entred, Hebr. VI. 20. that is, to take Possession in our Names, and for our behalf;
and what more usual than for Travellers to follow their Leader, a Forerunner who is for us entered, Hebrew VI. 20. that is, to take Possession in our Names, and for our behalf;
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agreeably to what himself had promised to his faithful Disciples, that he departed from them into Heaven, only to prepare Mansions for them; and that where he was, there they should be also.
agreeably to what himself had promised to his faithful Disciples, that he departed from them into Heaven, only to prepare Mansions for them; and that where he was, there they should be also.
when they shall be made Companions with the Son of God, and even share with him in his present Happiness? A Happiness, which, however inconceivable in this Life, is excellently deseribed by the Apostle in the latter words of my Text, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God.
when they shall be made Sodales with the Son of God, and even share with him in his present Happiness? A Happiness, which, however inconceivable in this Life, is excellently deseribed by the Apostle in the latter words of my Text, where christ Sitteth At the right hand of God.
and such will be the blessed Effects of our's also, if we diligently observe the Apostle's Precept, which he inferrs from our rising with Christ, That we seek those things which are above.
and such will be the blessed Effects of our's also, if we diligently observe the Apostle's Precept, which he infers from our rising with christ, That we seek those things which Are above.
Our Lord after his Resurrection settled not his abode upon Earth, he stayed no longer than to instruct his Disciples in the necessary Duties of their Mission,
Our Lord After his Resurrection settled not his Abided upon Earth, he stayed no longer than to instruct his Disciples in the necessary Duties of their Mission,
Not but that he might, if he had pleased, continued all these Actions untill his Ascension, with the same Innocency and Freedom from sin, which was inseparable from his whole Life;
Not but that he might, if he had pleased, continued all these Actions until his Ascension, with the same Innocency and Freedom from since, which was inseparable from his Whole Life;
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but he chose rather to teach us thereby, that after our new Birth and spiritual Resurrection, we are not to imploy our Care and Affections in the things of this World;
but he chosen rather to teach us thereby, that After our new Birth and spiritual Resurrection, we Are not to employ our Care and Affections in the things of this World;
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he celebrates the Mercy and Faithfulness of God in comforting his afflicted Church as upon this day, by restoring to her the Presence of her Beloved Saviour:
he celebrates the Mercy and Faithfulness of God in comforting his afflicted Church as upon this day, by restoring to her the Presence of her beloved Saviour:
agreeably to the Belief of the ancient Christians, who accounted the Body and Blood of Christ delivered to the Faithful, to be a most certain earnest of their future Resurrection;
agreeably to the Belief of the ancient Christians, who accounted the Body and Blood of christ Delivered to the Faithful, to be a most certain earnest of their future Resurrection;
Only let us by dying to the World and living to him, by renouncing the inordinate Affections of the Flesh, seeking those things which are above, so fit our selves for the Reception of his Representative Body in the Holy Sacrament, that we be not unworthy after Death to be received unto the Society of his Natural, and now glorious Body in Heaven, Where he sitteth on the right hand of God.
Only let us by dying to the World and living to him, by renouncing the inordinate Affections of the Flesh, seeking those things which Are above, so fit our selves for the Reception of his Representative Body in the Holy Sacrament, that we be not unworthy After Death to be received unto the Society of his Natural, and now glorious Body in Heaven, Where he Sitteth on the right hand of God.
and had all along shared in the Miseries and Hardships, that their Master was content to endure on Earth, in hopes of partaking at last in the Glories of that temporal Kingdom, which they fondly imagined he would found on Earth.
and had all along shared in the Misery's and Hardships, that their Master was content to endure on Earth, in hope's of partaking At last in the Glories of that temporal Kingdom, which they fondly imagined he would found on Earth.
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and Expectations grew higher, as believing the Completion of them to be at hand, and that this glorious Kingdom of the Messias would immediately commence:
and Expectations grew higher, as believing the Completion of them to be At hand, and that this glorious Kingdom of the Messias would immediately commence:
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When on a sudden all their Hopes were dashed, and their imaginary Happiness overthrown, by a free and open Declaration of their Lord concerning his Sufferings and ignominous Death, which now drew near,
When on a sudden all their Hope's were dashed, and their imaginary Happiness overthrown, by a free and open Declaration of their Lord Concerning his Sufferings and ignominous Death, which now drew near,
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and therein, in their own Opinion, the Fruits and Reward of so many Labours, so much Hardship undertaken and endured in prospect of their Preferment in a temporal Kingdom to be founded by their Master, were in an instant overthrown and cancelled:
and therein, in their own Opinion, the Fruits and Reward of so many Labours, so much Hardship undertaken and endured in prospect of their Preferment in a temporal Kingdom to be founded by their Master, were in an instant overthrown and canceled:
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but alas even these remaining Hopes are dissipated by our Saviour's acquainting them in this Chapter, that immediately after his Resurrection he was to leave the World, and go unto the Father.
but alas even these remaining Hope's Are dissipated by our Saviour's acquainting them in this Chapter, that immediately After his Resurrection he was to leave the World, and go unto the Father.
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and that he would ever continue to be present with them, by the influences of his Government and Blessed Spirit, by interceding for them continually with the Father, by promoting their Requests in the Court of Heaven, by pouring down his Gifts and Graces on them,
and that he would ever continue to be present with them, by the influences of his Government and Blessed Spirit, by interceding for them continually with the Father, by promoting their Requests in the Court of Heaven, by pouring down his Gifts and Graces on them,
to resign up your Wills to his difposal, and upon firm assurance, that he both knoweth and willeth what is best for you, rest contented in all the various Conditions of Life.
to resign up your Wills to his difposal, and upon firm assurance, that he both Knoweth and wills what is best for you, rest contented in all the various Conditions of Life.
If you consider him as the Author of your Religion, in which ye have been brought up, ye have yet much greater reason to rely upon his Care and Providence in all doubtful Cases and Distresses;
If you Consider him as the Author of your Religion, in which you have been brought up, you have yet much greater reason to rely upon his Care and Providence in all doubtful Cases and Distresses;
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as having often experienced his peculiar Kindness to your Church and Nation, in many and wonderful Instances, which were therefore at first recorded, that ye might from thence conceive assured hope of the Divine Goodness and Providence, interposing in your behalf in all Calamities;
as having often experienced his peculiar Kindness to your Church and nation, in many and wondered Instances, which were Therefore At First recorded, that you might from thence conceive assured hope of the Divine goodness and Providence, interposing in your behalf in all Calamities;
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For if it were not so, I would have told you, Verse 2. And if ye shall ask any thing in my n• … e, I will do it, Verse 14. Even my Crucifixion is for your sake,
For if it were not so, I would have told you, Verse 2. And if you shall ask any thing in my n• … e, I will do it, Verse 14. Even my Crucifixion is for your sake,
Much more therefore will it suffice to remove our lesser Troubles, and continue a constant quiet and tranquility in our Minds, who are Followers of the same Faith,
Much more Therefore will it suffice to remove our lesser Troubles, and continue a constant quiet and tranquillity in our Minds, who Are Followers of the same Faith,
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and continueth to govern him and all other parts of the Creation, according to his own Primary Decrees, it is but reasonable that Man should acquiesce in the Laws of his Government.
and Continueth to govern him and all other parts of the Creation, according to his own Primary Decrees, it is but reasonable that Man should acquiesce in the Laws of his Government.
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For if God bestowed on him the benefit of Existence, and continueth it by a constant Preservation, he may justly expect that Man should thankfully receive that Benefit, without repining that it was no greater.
For if God bestowed on him the benefit of Existence, and Continueth it by a constant Preservation, he may justly expect that Man should thankfully receive that Benefit, without repining that it was no greater.
and if Man alone desires, that his Station may be changed, his Post removed, he shews himself unworthy even of the first Benefit, I mean that of Existence;
and if Man alone Desires, that his Station may be changed, his Post removed, he shows himself unworthy even of the First Benefit, I mean that of Existence;
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a Priviledge which is denied to the irrational part of the Creation; which however many of them have more exquisite and accurate Organs of sense than Men,
a Privilege which is denied to the irrational part of the Creation; which however many of them have more exquisite and accurate Organs of sense than Men,
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And even this is no small Consolation, that in all the mis-fortunes of this Life, we perform the Will of God, in executing that Station, which his Providence hath appointed us in the World.
And even this is no small Consolation, that in all the misfortunes of this Life, we perform the Will of God, in executing that Station, which his Providence hath appointed us in the World.
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which may encourage Men, who have no knowledge of Rewards or Punishments in another Life, to expect, that he should, in an extraordinary manner in this Life, interpose in behalf of good Men, and against bad Men.
which may encourage Men, who have no knowledge of Rewards or Punishments in Another Life, to expect, that he should, in an extraordinary manner in this Life, interpose in behalf of good Men, and against bad Men.
yet nothing less than an assured Belief of this latter will ever perswade them to trust in God, which supposeth the hopes of some extraordinary Assistance or proceeding in the World.
yet nothing less than an assured Belief of this latter will ever persuade them to trust in God, which Supposeth the hope's of Some extraordinary Assistance or proceeding in the World.
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And therefore such extraordinary influences were actually conferred upon the Jews, whose Obedience, or Dis-obedience was commonly attended with temporal Rewards or Punishments.
And Therefore such extraordinary influences were actually conferred upon the jews, whose obedience, or Disobedience was commonly attended with temporal Rewards or Punishments.
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And related not only particular Examples of this kind, but also from the frequency of them formed and delivered general Rules, that Wickedness never escapeth unpunished, or Innocence unrewarded.
And related not only particular Examples of this kind, but also from the frequency of them formed and Delivered general Rules, that Wickedness never escapeth unpunished, or Innocence unrewarded.
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In short, it is the indispensable Duty of Man to Act cheerfully and submissively in that Station, on in those Circumstances wherein the supreme Author of Life hath placed him.
In short, it is the indispensable Duty of Man to Act cheerfully and submissively in that Station, on in those circumstances wherein the supreme Author of Life hath placed him.
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Notions of the perfection of the Divine Justice, and the visible experience of the great Disproportion in the distribution of Rewards and Punishments in this Life, induced many to believe, that a more equal and impartial Survey of the Actions of Men would be taken after Death;
Notions of the perfection of the Divine justice, and the visible experience of the great Disproportion in the distribution of Rewards and Punishments in this Life, induced many to believe, that a more equal and impartial Survey of the Actions of Men would be taken After Death;
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and in the Jews wrapt up in obscure Prophecies, or uncertain Interpretations. But in the Christian Religion, these Conjectures being advanced into certainty, these Hopes into assurance;
and in the jews wrapped up in Obscure Prophecies, or uncertain Interpretations. But in the Christian Religion, these Conjectures being advanced into certainty, these Hope's into assurance;
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To a Christian, who professeth himself a stranger and Pilgrim in the earth, who disowns the placing of his hopes on this side Heaven, it seems not strange, that God should suffer him to labour under Difficulties and Calamities;
To a Christian, who Professes himself a stranger and Pilgrim in the earth, who disowns the placing of his hope's on this side Heaven, it seems not strange, that God should suffer him to labour under Difficulties and Calamities;
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A natural consequence to a firm Belief in God and Christ, and that Opinion which is rooted in all true Christians, that the real Happiness and perfection of Man is to be expected in another Life;
A natural consequence to a firm Belief in God and christ, and that Opinion which is rooted in all true Christians, that the real Happiness and perfection of Man is to be expected in Another Life;
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If publick Calamities invade the Church, if private Miseries affect himself, a sincere Christian is neither scandalized at the one, nor Despairs through the other.
If public Calamities invade the Church, if private Misery's affect himself, a sincere Christian is neither scandalized At the one, nor Despairs through the other.
that is, in Heaven are many and different Degrees of Glory prepared for you, to be distributed according to your greater or less perfection in Holiness.
that is, in Heaven Are many and different Degrees of Glory prepared for you, to be distributed according to your greater or less perfection in Holiness.
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This is the only Ambition worthy of a Christian, to aim at an eminent Station in that Blessed place, where Preference will be no Injury to another, nor diminish another's Happiness;
This is the only Ambition worthy of a Christian, to aim At an eminent Station in that Blessed place, where Preference will be no Injury to Another, nor diminish another's Happiness;
contrary to the proceedings of this World, where the greatness or estate of one Man can be raised no otherwise than upon the Ruins or Decay of another.
contrary to the proceedings of this World, where the greatness or estate of one Man can be raised no otherwise than upon the Ruins or Decay of Another.
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Members of a Christian Church, and as such, commanded to Labour for the external Peace and Prosperity of Jerusalem; Lastly, in our own private Capacities.
Members of a Christian Church, and as such, commanded to Labour for the external Peace and Prosperity of Jerusalem; Lastly, in our own private Capacities.
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But the Exhortation of our Saviour in this place, and the Precepts of the Christian Religion in general, require us not to be anxious and sollicitous about any Contingencies on this side Heaven:
But the Exhortation of our Saviour in this place, and the Precepts of the Christian Religion in general, require us not to be anxious and solicitous about any Contingencies on this side Heaven:
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much mo• … e a knowing Christian, who cannot but be convinced, that it is in his own Power to render himself truly happy notwithstanding all the opposition of Men or Devils;
much mo• … e a knowing Christian, who cannot but be convinced, that it is in his own Power to render himself truly happy notwithstanding all the opposition of Men or Devils;
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and amidst all the Disasters of Fortune, the Injuries of Men, and Calamities of this Life, to press forward toward the Mark of his high calling, and attain the Reward of his Labours.
and amid all the Disasters of Fortune, the Injuries of Men, and Calamities of this Life, to press forward towards the Mark of his high calling, and attain the Reward of his Labours.
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But the chief design of our Lord in these words, was to warn his Disciples to avoid that common Errour, to which Mankind is so prone, of concluding from private Mis-fortunes or publick • … alamities, that God hath forsaken them,
But the chief Design of our Lord in these words, was to warn his Disciples to avoid that Common Error, to which Mankind is so prove, of concluding from private Misfortunes or public • … alamities, that God hath forsaken them,
Men are so much inured to pass Judgments from the report of their Senses, that they are apt falsly to perswade themselves that God hath disowned them,
Men Are so much inured to pass Judgments from the report of their Senses, that they Are apt falsely to persuade themselves that God hath disowned them,
and withdrawn the influences of his Favour, as often as he interposeth not his Power in a visible manner to rescue them from Injuries and Oppressions, from Miseries and Mis-fortunes.
and withdrawn the influences of his Favour, as often as he interposeth not his Power in a visible manner to rescue them from Injuries and Oppressions, from Misery's and Misfortunes.
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Thus the Apostles receiving the News of their Lord's intentions to leave the Earth, and return to Heaven, could hardly be induced to believe, that when he had removed his Bodily Pre• … ence from them, he would continu• … his Care of them, or Favour to them.
Thus the Apostles receiving the News of their Lord's intentions to leave the Earth, and return to Heaven, could hardly be induced to believe, that when he had removed his Bodily Pre• … ence from them, he would continu• … his Care of them, or Favour to them.
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They abandoned themselves to Grief and Despair, gave up themselves for lost, and began to question the sincerity of his Love and reality of his Promises.
They abandoned themselves to Grief and Despair, gave up themselves for lost, and began to question the sincerity of his Love and reality of his Promises.
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It was indeed so great an Affliction to the Apostles to be deprived of the Blessed Presence of their beloved Master, that no Christian since those days, can pretend to have endured such a Loss;
It was indeed so great an Affliction to the Apostles to be deprived of the Blessed Presence of their Beloved Master, that no Christian since those days, can pretend to have endured such a Loss;
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But then none will presume to say, that it is convenient that the fixed and constant Course of the World should be violated to satisfie these particular Cases.
But then none will presume to say, that it is convenient that the fixed and constant Course of the World should be violated to satisfy these particular Cases.
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The Preservation of the publick Order of the World, and general Laws of Providence, is a matter of greater Concern than the relief of particular Irregularities.
The Preservation of the public Order of the World, and general Laws of Providence, is a matter of greater Concern than the relief of particular Irregularities.
but the Motives and Causes of the Divine Conduct herein, may be so various and different, that no certain Argument of favour or dis-favour can be drawn from them.
but the Motives and Causes of the Divine Conduct herein, may be so various and different, that no certain Argument of favour or disfavour can be drawn from them.
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He may bring Mis-fortunes upon pious Men to Correct them, to restrain their Passions, or afford them opportunity of improving particular Vertues and Duties.
He may bring Misfortunes upon pious Men to Correct them, to restrain their Passion, or afford them opportunity of improving particular Virtues and Duties.
and then it is not reasonable, that any good Men, who share in the Society, should require to be exempted by so many private Miracles from the universal Calamity.
and then it is not reasonable, that any good Men, who share in the Society, should require to be exempted by so many private Miracles from the universal Calamity.
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Affliction and Persecution may be sometimes farr more convenient to the Church, to restore her decayed Di• … cipline, to revive her languishing Zeal, to awaken the negligent, to separate the false, to reform all the Members of it.
Affliction and Persecution may be sometime Far more convenient to the Church, to restore her decayed Di• … cipline, to revive her languishing Zeal, to awaken the negligent, to separate the false, to reform all the Members of it.
She hath surmounted the opposition of all her Enemies, and through an uninterrupted Course of many Ages, enjoyed both the Blessings of the Earth, and the Hopes of Heaven.
She hath surmounted the opposition of all her Enemies, and through an uninterrupted Course of many Ages, enjoyed both the Blessings of the Earth, and the Hope's of Heaven.
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and re-animated by the Mission of the Holy Ghost, at the approaching Feast of Pentecost. Heaven then declared for them, by conferring extraordinary Gifts of knowledge on them,
and reanimated by the Mission of the Holy Ghost, At the approaching Feast of Pentecost. Heaven then declared for them, by conferring extraordinary Gifts of knowledge on them,
May God therefore, of his infinite Mercy, Grant that the Course of this World may be so peaceably ordered, that we may not be distracted by Trouble and Anxieties;
May God Therefore, of his infinite Mercy, Grant that the Course of this World may be so peaceably ordered, that we may not be distracted by Trouble and Anxieties;
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may he defend and protect his Church from the rage and designs of her Enemies; may we so pass through things temporal, that we finally lose not the things eternal;
may he defend and Pact his Church from the rage and designs of her Enemies; may we so pass through things temporal, that we finally loose not the things Eternal;
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