A discourse of the duty of shewing forth a good example in our lives deliver'd in a sermon at St. Mary le Bow Church, March the 28th, 1698 / by William Whitfeld ...
'Tis likewise all Christians in general, who are exhorted by St. Paul, to Shine as Lights in the World, amidst a Crooked and Perverse Nation. Phil. 2.15. We may understand from hence, how far these Words of my Text are suitable to the present occasion of our Meeting.
It's likewise all Christians in general, who Are exhorted by Saint Paul, to Shine as Lights in the World, amid a Crooked and Perverse nation. Philip 2.15. We may understand from hence, how Far these Words of my Text Are suitable to the present occasion of our Meeting.
They are address'd to an undistinguish'd Assembly of Hearers, (the Representatives of the whole Body of Christians;) the force of them therefore reaches to ev'ry individual Member of these Societies, whatsoever their Characters and Employments are.
They Are addressed to an undistinguished Assembly of Hearers, (the Representatives of the Whole Body of Christians;) the force of them Therefore reaches to every Individu Member of these Societies, whatsoever their Characters and Employments Are.
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that in order to propagate the Faith, and Establish the Precepts of the Gospel, they must make themselves the Light of the World, and the Salt of the Earth:
that in order to propagate the Faith, and Establish the Precepts of the Gospel, they must make themselves the Light of the World, and the Salt of the Earth:
Now to be the Light of the World, and the Salt of the Earth, may be understood of having something analogous to their good and useful properties of Enlightning and Seas'ning;
Now to be the Light of the World, and the Salt of the Earth, may be understood of having something analogous to their good and useful properties of Enlightening and Seasoning;
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the Excellency of which Qualities consists in spending themselves, not for their own, but the great Benefit of others: intimating that no Disciple of Christ is born for himself alone.
the Excellency of which Qualities consists in spending themselves, not for their own, but the great Benefit of Others: intimating that no Disciple of christ is born for himself alone.
In which Precept I will only observe in short some few things that have been the Subject of another Discourse, about the manner of our Light Shining, and so pass on to the Substance of what I intend at present to speak to.
In which Precept I will only observe in short Some few things that have been the Subject of Another Discourse, about the manner of our Light Shining, and so pass on to the Substance of what I intend At present to speak to.
wherein I may presume that you are so well inclin'd of yourselves, and have been so Faithfully instructed by others, who have gone more worthily before me in this Exercise, that I shall not spend any time in enforcing them,
wherein I may presume that you Are so well inclined of yourselves, and have been so Faithfully instructed by Others, who have gone more worthily before me in this Exercise, that I shall not spend any time in enforcing them,
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which I take to be a strict obligation upon ev'ry Christian, to lead a Life exemplary and shining in the ways of Vertue, true Piety, and all manner of Goodness.
which I take to be a strict obligation upon every Christian, to led a Life exemplary and shining in the ways of Virtue, true Piety, and all manner of goodness.
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the Suppressing of Vice, and setting your selves as a Bulwark against an inundation of Prophaneness and Atheism, which threatens destruction to these Kingdoms.
the Suppressing of Vice, and setting your selves as a Bulwark against an inundation of Profaneness and Atheism, which threatens destruction to these Kingdoms.
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But you ought to consider, Brethren, with the Wise King going to War, whether with your 10000 you are able to meet your Enemy that cometh against you with 20000. for many are the Wild Beasts with which you are to fight;
But you ought to Consider, Brothers, with the Wise King going to War, whither with your 10000 you Are able to meet your Enemy that comes against you with 20000. for many Are the Wild Beasts with which you Are to fight;
you must expect to meet with great Resistance in this Enterprize, and to be press'd with all the Storms of Envy and Malice, which the Stratagems of the Devil,
you must expect to meet with great Resistance in this Enterprise, and to be pressed with all the Storms of Envy and Malice, which the Stratagems of the devil,
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but I would fain endeavour to shew you the Force of this single Weapon, and its Power (far greater than any that is coercive and compulsory) to reform the Manners of this licentious Age:
but I would fain endeavour to show you the Force of this single Weapon, and its Power (Far greater than any that is coercive and compulsory) to reform the Manners of this licentious Age:
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I would convince you of the wonderful Influence of a good and vertuous Example, and of how great Account it is, in directing the Actions of Life aright.
I would convince you of the wondered Influence of a good and virtuous Exampl, and of how great Account it is, in directing the Actions of Life aright.
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II. That it behoves all Christians to be very careful that they shew forth themselves examples of Good, that is of Vertue and Piety, both in their publick and in their private Capacities. III. That it is their Duty likewise to restrain all vicious and bad Examples in other Men, to the utmost of their Power. I.
II That it behoves all Christians to be very careful that they show forth themselves Examples of Good, that is of Virtue and Piety, both in their public and in their private Capacities. III. That it is their Duty likewise to restrain all vicious and bad Examples in other Men, to the utmost of their Power. I.
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Thus another Man's Sorrow naturally excites Trouble in the Beholder, from whence proceeds Compassion: A Friends Joy warms our Heart with Chearfulness, and encourageth Mirth:
Thus Another Man's Sorrow naturally excites Trouble in the Beholder, from whence proceeds Compassion: A Friends Joy warms our Heart with Cheerfulness, and Encourageth Mirth:
Whatever we see done, to which (either from Nature, or from the Corruptness of it) we have any Propensity, there is so near an alliance in Humanity, that it calls upon the same affection in our Souls, to bear it company and sympathize with it.
Whatever we see done, to which (either from Nature, or from the Corruptness of it) we have any Propensity, there is so near an alliance in Humanity, that it calls upon the same affection in our Souls, to bear it company and sympathise with it.
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In this manner doth the force of Example work upon us, by having power from any external Objects, to move our outward senses and strength from thence, to wind up our Passions.
In this manner does the force of Exampl work upon us, by having power from any external Objects, to move our outward Senses and strength from thence, to wind up our Passion.
Besides in our Infancy most documents are instill'd into us this way, and the first dawning of our Reason shews it self by a ready aptness in acting those things over, which we see others do before us.
Beside in our Infancy most documents Are instilled into us this Way, and the First dawning of our Reason shows it self by a ready aptness in acting those things over, which we see Others do before us.
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From this first Seas'ning, we receive the Tincture of our whole Lives, and are never afterwards wholly freed from the servitude of Custom and Imitation.
From this First Seasoning, we receive the Tincture of our Whole Lives, and Are never afterwards wholly freed from the servitude of Custom and Imitation.
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Even so impossible is it that the pernicious Example of any Vice should not leave some footsteps of its Acquaintance, wherever it hath had an intimate Conversation:
Even so impossible is it that the pernicious Exampl of any Vice should not leave Some footsteps of its Acquaintance, wherever it hath had an intimate Conversation:
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and (to shew its great Dominion) it doth not fail usually to lead us captive even in those things where there is no allurement or temptation from pleasure,
and (to show its great Dominion) it does not fail usually to led us captive even in those things where there is no allurement or temptation from pleasure,
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Nevertheless to this cause, the propagation of many grievous Sins amongst us may be justy Attributed, which I am confident would never find a place in the Catalogue of our growing Transgressions, but that others are seen to commit them.
Nevertheless to this cause, the propagation of many grievous Sins among us may be justy Attributed, which I am confident would never find a place in the Catalogue of our growing Transgressions, but that Others Are seen to commit them.
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For it is plain, that neither Reason nor Pleasure goes along with any of them: there is no delight that I ever heard of, in the pronunciation of an Oath;
For it is plain, that neither Reason nor Pleasure Goes along with any of them: there is no delight that I ever herd of, in the pronunciation of an Oath;
nor are there any of those Men I believe, who have habituated their Mouths to these Customary Prophanesses, that either mean or speak any thing by them.
nor Are there any of those Men I believe, who have habituated their Mouths to these Customary Profanenesses, that either mean or speak any thing by them.
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and far different End. They were instituted to represent Things in discourse, and to stand in the place of those Objects, which we cannot bring into sight so often as we have occasion to talk of them.
and Far different End. They were instituted to represent Things in discourse, and to stand in the place of those Objects, which we cannot bring into sighed so often as we have occasion to talk of them.
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But what Object in the Creation doth an Oath or Curse stand for? What Being, doth an hasty Adjuration of the Name of the Almighty, imprint an Idea of in his Mind who hears it? Surely it cannot give him any Representation of God, if he considers his awful Majesty and Honour,
But what Object in the Creation does an Oath or Curse stand for? What Being, does an hasty Adjuration of the Name of the Almighty, imprint an Idea of in his Mind who hears it? Surely it cannot give him any Representation of God, if he considers his awful Majesty and Honour,
What particular conception then, doth it convey of his Mind who speaks by these Oaths and Curses? No image surely of his Reason, who dares to make sport with that Great Name, by which alone he must either be Happy or Miserable to all Eternity.
What particular conception then, does it convey of his Mind who speaks by these Oaths and Curses? No image surely of his Reason, who dares to make sport with that Great Name, by which alone he must either be Happy or Miserable to all Eternity.
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but if we consider well, we shall find that it is not without Power of giving Laws to the serious and better part of our Life, in which therefore the Prevalency of a good Example, may be of an inestimable Benefit.
but if we Consider well, we shall find that it is not without Power of giving Laws to the serious and better part of our Life, in which Therefore the Prevalency of a good Exampl, may be of an inestimable Benefit.
But yet, such is our Natural Propensity to Sin, and so much more of Evil than of Good, doth this mirror represent unto us in this World, that I much fear the disadvantages of a bad Example, must be allowed to weigh down the Scale.
But yet, such is our Natural Propensity to since, and so much more of Evil than of Good, does this mirror represent unto us in this World, that I much Fear the disadvantages of a bad Exampl, must be allowed to weigh down the Scale.
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Men, who not being carried away with the stream of popular Vices, make the right use of the Faculties they are indu'd with by Heaven, in thinking, reasoning and acting for themselves in Justice and Integrity;
Men, who not being carried away with the stream of popular Vices, make the right use of the Faculties they Are endued with by Heaven, in thinking, reasoning and acting for themselves in justice and Integrity;
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Such Persons will always distinguish themselves from a crowd of ill-doers, and may by the Blessing of God, become the good Genius of the Age they live in. But alass!
Such Persons will always distinguish themselves from a crowd of ill-doers, and may by the Blessing of God, become the good Genius of the Age they live in. But alas!
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and genenerally speaking, the Chains of this servile Folly of Imitation in ill things, Fetter down the most of Mankind to Corrupt Manners, and an Irreligious Life.
and generally speaking, the Chains of this servile Folly of Imitation in ill things, Fetter down the most of Mankind to Corrupt Manners, and an Irreligious Life.
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II. And now, if the Example of others be thus prevailing, it concerns all Christians to be careful that their Light shine before Men, and that they set forth themselves Examples of Good, both in their publick and in their private Capacities. Which is my second particular.
II And now, if the Exampl of Others be thus prevailing, it concerns all Christians to be careful that their Light shine before Men, and that they Set forth themselves Examples of Good, both in their public and in their private Capacities. Which is my second particular.
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for being our Saviour hath Commanded his Disciples to be the Light of the World, the whole World hath an undoubted claim to the benefit of their Light.
for being our Saviour hath Commanded his Disciples to be the Light of the World, the Whole World hath an undoubted claim to the benefit of their Light.
2. A Particular Duty, to which ev'ry Christian is bound from the several Relations he bears to others in this Life, either in his private Capacity, or from any publick Character;
2. A Particular Duty, to which every Christian is bound from the several Relations he bears to Others in this Life, either in his private Capacity, or from any public Character;
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For as a Parent, the Authority of his vicious Example is more immediately destructive to his Tender Children; as a Master of a Family, it easily Commands the obsequious Servants. If he shall be the Supreme Magistrate, his Example is in the highest degree fatal to his Subjects; If a Minister of the Gospel sets himself an Example in any Sin, He is no long the Shepherd of his Flock,
For as a Parent, the authority of his vicious Exampl is more immediately destructive to his Tender Children; as a Master of a Family, it Easily Commands the obsequious Servants. If he shall be the Supreme Magistrate, his Exampl is in the highest degree fatal to his Subject's; If a Minister of the Gospel sets himself an Exampl in any since, He is no long the Shepherd of his Flock,
This shews the Reason of our Obligation to both the parts of this Duty, and why we are to set forth ourselves Examples for Good in our private capacities and most retir'd conversation,
This shows the Reason of our Obligation to both the parts of this Duty, and why we Are to Set forth ourselves Examples for Good in our private capacities and most retired Conversation,
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but these, and several other (whether Domestick or Publick) Characters, do much enhaunce the obligation, in respect of those to whom we stand thus related:
but these, and several other (whither Domestic or Public) Characters, do much enhance the obligation, in respect of those to whom we stand thus related:
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And under some one or other of these like Considerations, there is no Person, but must acknowledge it his Duty to be pious, vertuous and exemplary in his Life:
And under Some one or other of these like Considerations, there is no Person, but must acknowledge it his Duty to be pious, virtuous and exemplary in his Life:
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So on the contrary, though thy vicious Habits shall have made thee the Scorn of Mankind, in so much that the shame which encircles thee, keeps all Wise Men at a distance;
So on the contrary, though thy vicious Habits shall have made thee the Scorn of Mankind, in so much that the shame which encircles thee, keeps all Wise Men At a distance;
but on the other hand, there is no soil more Fruitful for Sin for that seed falls into good Ground, which brings forth Fruit, some an hundred, some sixty, and some thirty fold;
but on the other hand, there is no soil more Fruitful for since for that seed falls into good Ground, which brings forth Fruit, Some an hundred, Some sixty, and Some thirty fold;
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it springs up with this entrease in his Children and Servants, and like some Hereditary or Pestilential Distemper, runs in the Blood and through the Family.
it springs up with this entrease in his Children and Servants, and like Some Hereditary or Pestilential Distemper, runs in the Blood and through the Family.
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And if there are degrees of Torments in another World, proportionable to the Aggravations of Guilt, a Sin thus complicated will meet with as great a Punishment,
And if there Are Degrees of Torments in Another World, proportionable to the Aggravations of Gilded, a since thus complicated will meet with as great a Punishment,
And secondly, because our good Example may by the Blessing of God, become an inducement to others, to walk in the Paths of Vertue and Holiness, who by seeing our Good Works, may Glorify our Father which is in Heaven, by transcribing after these Actions of Vertue, Piety,
And secondly, Because our good Exampl may by the Blessing of God, become an inducement to Others, to walk in the Paths of Virtue and Holiness, who by seeing our Good Works, may glorify our Father which is in Heaven, by transcribing After these Actions of Virtue, Piety,
but it will end like the crackling of Thornes under the Pot, consuming it self in a blaze and noise, the sure signs of the weakness and short continuance of the flame.
but it will end like the crackling of Thorns under the Pot, consuming it self in a blaze and noise, the sure Signs of the weakness and short Continuance of the flame.
and if we unite ourselves strongly to keep them under, and resolutely engage ourselves never to suffer them to appear but in their own proper colours of Shame and Confusion, we shall in time tread upon their Necks.
and if we unite ourselves strongly to keep them under, and resolutely engage ourselves never to suffer them to appear but in their own proper colours of Shame and Confusion, we shall in time tread upon their Necks.
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And this is our Duty under all the same Obligations, and in all the same Stations of Life, both private and publick, from the self same Considerations,
And this is our Duty under all the same Obligations, and in all the same Stations of Life, both private and public, from the self same Considerations,
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nor the Severe Rebukes of our Blessed Saviour such an Effect:) nevertheless, we may endeavour (and I trust with some good success) to brow-beat the Vicious and Prophane, that by our over-civil and servile Compliance with them in their Impieties, they may not bear themselves as Conquerours over Religion and Vertue:
nor the Severe Rebukes of our Blessed Saviour such an Effect:) nevertheless, we may endeavour (and I trust with Some good success) to browbeat the Vicious and Profane, that by our overcivil and servile Compliance with them in their Impieties, they may not bear themselves as Conquerors over Religion and Virtue:
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And since we have the Laws of God and Man on our side in fighting in this Cause of true Vertue and Piety, it is necessary that we should exert this Power,
And since we have the Laws of God and Man on our side in fighting in this Cause of true Virtue and Piety, it is necessary that we should exert this Power,
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that Drunkenness, Prophaneness, and Uncleanness, (and all the bold Off-spring of open Wickedness) may be kept under this Curb at least, of being discountenanc'd and punish'd,
that drunkenness, Profaneness, and Uncleanness, (and all the bold Offspring of open Wickedness) may be kept under this Curb At least, of being discountenanced and punished,
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For why should it be permitted in a Christian Community, to Wicked-Men to appear bare-fac'd and braving in their Shame? Daring in their defyance of God? Recounting their Victories,
For why should it be permitted in a Christian Community, to Wicked-Men to appear barefaced and braving in their Shame? Daring in their defiance of God? Recounting their Victories,
and is a sure sign that the majority or governing part, are themselves deeply touch'd with the same Disease; (whether it be Prophaneness, that they are Prophane;
and is a sure Signen that the majority or governing part, Are themselves deeply touched with the same Disease; (whither it be Profaneness, that they Are Profane;
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And it concerns us not only as Christians, but as Lovers of our Country, and as Friends to Ourselves and Posterity, to be Hearty and Zealous in these Endeavours:
And it concerns us not only as Christians, but as Lovers of our Country, and as Friends to Ourselves and Posterity, to be Hearty and Zealous in these Endeavours:
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and make bare thy Arm to Judgment! Behold the Children of Men are all Backsliders; They encourage themselves in their own Wickedness, and say Tush! God shall not see.
and make bore thy Arm to Judgement! Behold the Children of Men Are all Backsliders; They encourage themselves in their own Wickedness, and say Tush! God shall not see.
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and in other great desolations, which are the usual Judgments of Heaven, and Terrible Vials of God's Wrath, pour'd out upon a Sinful Land and polluted People.
and in other great desolations, which Are the usual Judgments of Heaven, and Terrible Vials of God's Wrath, poured out upon a Sinful Land and polluted People.
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and keep it within its Natural bounds of shame! Let every honest and Vertuous Man set his Face directly and boldly against Atheism, Prophaneness, and Immorality!
and keep it within its Natural bounds of shame! Let every honest and Virtuous Man Set his Face directly and boldly against Atheism, Profaneness, and Immorality!
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assuring himself that there is no Sin so daring and hardy, which a Man resolutely-good and pious may not dash out of Countenance and strike into Confusion.
assuring himself that there is no since so daring and hardy, which a Man resolutely-good and pious may not dash out of Countenance and strike into Confusion.
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and believe me, it behooves us all to consider seriously, the several opportunities and advantages God hath put into our hands, to discourage and prohibit Atheism, Prophaneness and Debauchery,
and believe me, it behooves us all to Consider seriously, the several opportunities and advantages God hath put into our hands, to discourage and prohibit Atheism, Profaneness and Debauchery,
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1. We must not expect from what hath been said, that the ill Example of other Men should excuse the Followers, though it will most certainly condemn the Authors of it.
1. We must not expect from what hath been said, that the ill Exampl of other Men should excuse the Followers, though it will most Certainly condemn the Authors of it.
but they will condemn it for Self-Murder in one that is not Blind. Remember therefore young Men, that whosoever hath Eyes, leads himself to his own Ruine,
but they will condemn it for Self-Murder in one that is not Blind. remember Therefore young Men, that whosoever hath Eyes, leads himself to his own Ruin,
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that they magnify themselves upon their Victories in the lists of some beastly Vice, and make it their mirth to have been successful in tempting others;
that they magnify themselves upon their Victories in the lists of Some beastly Vice, and make it their mirth to have been successful in tempting Others;
And when we shall be call'd at the last Day to give up our Account of all that hath been intrusted to us in this Life, we may do it with unspeakable joy, in the words of our Blessed Saviour.
And when we shall be called At the last Day to give up our Account of all that hath been Entrusted to us in this Life, we may do it with unspeakable joy, in the words of our Blessed Saviour.
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I have not time left to give you Rules for that Moderation, Integrity and Charity which are necessary qualifications for all such as are Sincere in this Undertaking.
I have not time left to give you Rules for that Moderation, Integrity and Charity which Are necessary qualifications for all such as Are Sincere in this Undertaking.
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But I must crave your Leave and Patience, whilest I mention one Blot, with which all such kind of endeavours for Reformation of Manners, (justly or unjustly) will not fail to be Charg'd by all that are Enemies to it;
But I must crave your Leave and Patience, whilst I mention one Blot, with which all such kind of endeavours for Reformation of Manners, (justly or unjustly) will not fail to be Charged by all that Are Enemies to it;
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Not only through them who are openly Prophane and Vicious, but through you chiefly, who having professedly set yourselves to reform these Vices, are guilty of the same Wickedness.
Not only through them who Are openly Profane and Vicious, but through you chiefly, who having professedly Set yourselves to reform these Vices, Are guilty of the same Wickedness.
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and the more holy they have appear'd, the more destructive hath been their Hypocrisy. For I may with confidence affirm, that it hath never yet fail'd of being the bane and ruine of all publick Endeavours, which have hitherto prov'd successless towards a true Reformation of Manners;
and the more holy they have appeared, the more destructive hath been their Hypocrisy. For I may with confidence affirm, that it hath never yet failed of being the bane and ruin of all public Endeavours, which have hitherto proved successless towards a true Reformation of Manners;
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and Atheism and Prophaneness must prevail under such a Governour, who lays all the stress of his Religion only in Reforming others, himself being abominably Corrupt.
and Atheism and Profaneness must prevail under such a Governor, who lays all the stress of his Religion only in Reforming Others, himself being abominably Corrupt.
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May God in his Infinite Mercy, strengthen the hands, and confirm the Souls of all them who are truly Good and Sincerely Conscientious in this great Work!
May God in his Infinite Mercy, strengthen the hands, and confirm the Souls of all them who Are truly Good and Sincerely Conscientious in this great Work!
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and as for all those, in whom this great trust of Reformation is chiefly Lodg'd, the Magistrates and Senators, may God give them all Grace to forward this Work by reclaiming themselves first of all,
and as for all those, in whom this great trust of Reformation is chiefly Lodged, the Magistrates and Senators, may God give them all Grace to forward this Work by reclaiming themselves First of all,
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And do thou, O Lord, thus prosper our handy-work, for Jesus Christ his sake! To whom with the Father and Holy Ghost, Three Persons and one God, be ascrib'd,
And do thou, Oh Lord, thus prosper our handiwork, for jesus christ his sake! To whom with the Father and Holy Ghost, Three Persons and one God, be ascribed,
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