He, who calls the Earth from the rising of the Sun to the going down thereof, sending his Summons forth, far beyond the Jewish Nation and Mosaical Law.
He, who calls the Earth from the rising of the Sun to the going down thereof, sending his Summons forth, Far beyond the Jewish nation and Mosaical Law.
All which seems peculiar to the Promulgation of the Gospel, which was to take in all the Heathen for the Inheritance of Christ, and the uttermost Parts of the Earth for his Possession.
All which seems peculiar to the Promulgation of the Gospel, which was to take in all the Heathen for the Inheritance of christ, and the uttermost Parts of the Earth for his Possession.
Now, if from the Person chiefly concern'd in the Subject of this Psalm, we are to learn what is meant by the Salvation of God mention'd in my Text, it is to be understood of that Redemption, which was extended to all Mankind by Jesus Christ:
Now, if from the Person chiefly concerned in the Subject of this Psalm, we Are to Learn what is meant by the Salvation of God mentioned in my Text, it is to be understood of that Redemption, which was extended to all Mankind by jesus christ:
If from the Person that speaks in my Text, we may know who is to give us the knowledge of this Salvation, it is God himself who hath promised to do it:
If from the Person that speaks in my Text, we may know who is to give us the knowledge of this Salvation, it is God himself who hath promised to do it:
And lastly, if the ordering our Conversation aright, be propos'd as a Condition necessary for this Salvation being shew'd unto us, we may be assur'd that the Foundation of the Knowledge is to be laid in a Vertuous and Holy Life:
And lastly, if the ordering our Conversation aright, be proposed as a Condition necessary for this Salvation being showed unto us, we may be assured that the Foundation of the Knowledge is to be laid in a Virtuous and Holy Life:
II. That the Knowledge of this Salvation is above the reach of Natural Reason; and not to be attain'd but by Revelation from God. III. That it is an Holy Life, which will render us the most capable of receiving this Knowledge from God. I.
II That the Knowledge of this Salvation is above the reach of Natural Reason; and not to be attained but by Revelation from God. III. That it is an Holy Life, which will render us the most capable of receiving this Knowledge from God. I.
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Both in the Old and New Testament (as the Seventh Article saith) Everlasting Life is offer'd to Mankind by Christ, who is the only Mediator between God and Man. And there is none other Name under Heaven given among Men whereby we may be saved,
Both in the Old and New Testament (as the Seventh Article Says) Everlasting Life is offered to Mankind by christ, who is the only Mediator between God and Man. And there is none other Name under Heaven given among Men whereby we may be saved,
Nevertheless, before the Fulness of Time was come, wherein God sent forth his Son to redeem them that were under the Law, this Knowledge was confin'd to very narrow limits;
Nevertheless, before the Fullness of Time was come, wherein God sent forth his Son to Redeem them that were under the Law, this Knowledge was confined to very narrow Limits;
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to a Nation exceedingly small in proportion to the Inhabitants of all the Earth, and very inconsiderable likewise in respect of the large Empires of the World, which extended their Dominions wide, together with the knowledge of many useful Sciences, by which they civilized a great part of Mankind.
to a nation exceedingly small in proportion to the Inhabitants of all the Earth, and very inconsiderable likewise in respect of the large Empires of the World, which extended their Dominions wide, together with the knowledge of many useful Sciences, by which they civilized a great part of Mankind.
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And now is the Knowledge of it clearly manifested, since the Day-spring from on high hath visited the World, to give Light to them that sat in Darkness,
And now is the Knowledge of it clearly manifested, since the Dayspring from on high hath visited the World, to give Light to them that sat in Darkness,
Let this suffice to shew in short, that it is most worthy of the Salvation of God to be understood of this General Redemption, which is extended and manifested to all the Race of Mankind in Jesus Christ;
Let this suffice to show in short, that it is most worthy of the Salvation of God to be understood of this General Redemption, which is extended and manifested to all the Raze of Mankind in jesus christ;
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tho' a Socrates, a Plato, or an Aristotle should at this day set themselves to enquire into them, their Natural Knowledge could carry them no farther now than it hath done of old;
though a Socrates, a Plato, or an Aristotle should At this day Set themselves to inquire into them, their Natural Knowledge could carry them no farther now than it hath done of old;
We know but in part; because God hath reveal'd them only in part, only in general, that there have bin such Wonders wrought for our Redemption (which therefore we do believe) without declaring any thing of his hidden Wisdom in their wonderful Production;
We know but in part; Because God hath revealed them only in part, only in general, that there have been such Wonders wrought for our Redemption (which Therefore we do believe) without declaring any thing of his hidden Wisdom in their wondered Production;
Indeed, our knowledge in these things is much enlarg'd by the Revelation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, who hath brought Life and Immortality to light;
Indeed, our knowledge in these things is much enlarged by the Revelation of the Gospel of jesus christ, who hath brought Life and Immortality to Light;
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which in this Life, we must content our selves to view only in a Giass, darkly, and not expect to behold them now, as we shall hereafter, Face to Face,
which in this Life, we must content our selves to view only in a Giass, darkly, and not expect to behold them now, as we shall hereafter, Face to Face,
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and to see as we shall be seen, And it is the high Privilege of the Gospel, that we may behold these Wonders of the Lord in this Glass, which the Law (as the Apostle saith) look'd upon thro' a Veil:
and to see as we shall be seen, And it is the high Privilege of the Gospel, that we may behold these Wonders of the Lord in this Glass, which the Law (as the Apostle Says) looked upon through a Veil:
and He saw it (even thro' this thick and gloomy Veil) and was glad; much more reasonably may God expect from us, that we should now be fully perswaded, that what he hath promised, he hath been able also to perform;
and He saw it (even through this thick and gloomy Veil) and was glad; much more reasonably may God expect from us, that we should now be Fully persuaded, that what he hath promised, he hath been able also to perform;
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And this Information not coming otherwise unto us, but from the Reveal'd Word of God, gives us a sure Ground for our Belief (and for our Knowledge likewise) in these Mysteries;
And this Information not coming otherwise unto us, but from the Revealed Word of God, gives us a sure Ground for our Belief (and for our Knowledge likewise) in these Mysteres;
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nor knowing, that where the Veracity of the Affirmer, and the Power of the Author of any Miracle are unquestionable, there we have a good Authority to believe his Relation of any thing,
nor knowing, that where the Veracity of the Affirmer, and the Power of the Author of any Miracle Are unquestionable, there we have a good authority to believe his Relation of any thing,
Now what God hath affirm'd, we have this reason to believe, and as far as we are capable of apprehending the Truth of a Proposition in which any Mystery is revealed by him,
Now what God hath affirmed, we have this reason to believe, and as Far as we Are capable of apprehending the Truth of a Proposition in which any Mystery is revealed by him,
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and when they are Reveal'd, they are often so likewise, being above our Understanding, in as much as the Power that wrought, is infinitely superiour to all our Faculties of Reasoning. For Example.
and when they Are Revealed, they Are often so likewise, being above our Understanding, in as much as the Power that wrought, is infinitely superior to all our Faculties of Reasoning. For Exampl.
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And since we can conceive the Truth of this Mystery, and have a full assurance likewise of the Truth of that, which the God of all Power and Truth hath declar'd, we may affirm, that we do understand what we believe, in this great Article of our Faith,
And since we can conceive the Truth of this Mystery, and have a full assurance likewise of the Truth of that, which the God of all Power and Truth hath declared, we may affirm, that we do understand what we believe, in this great Article of our Faith,
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But our Belief and Knowledge of this must depend upon the Authority of Revetation, and not upon the strength and powers of Natural Reason; for from this we can have no Idea in our Minds of this beautiful Frame, produc'd to be,
But our Belief and Knowledge of this must depend upon the authority of Revetation, and not upon the strength and Powers of Natural Reason; for from this we can have no Idea in our Minds of this beautiful Frame, produced to be,
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Now, if these things do far exceed all the Limits and Powers of Natural Reason, more especially so doth the wonderful Mystery of our Redemption by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (the greatest Work by far of God's Power and Love to Mankind;) which in its full extent can never lye within the compass of Human Knowledge,
Now, if these things do Far exceed all the Limits and Powers of Natural Reason, more especially so does the wondered Mystery of our Redemption by our Lord and Saviour jesus christ (the greatest Work by Far of God's Power and Love to Mankind;) which in its full extent can never lie within the compass of Human Knowledge,
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which are, and will continue to be Mysteries, so long as our Understanding is Finite, and not commensurate to the Power of an Almighty Being, and Infinite Spirit, whose Mercies, as well as Judgments, are unsearchable,
which Are, and will continue to be Mysteres, so long as our Understanding is Finite, and not commensurate to the Power of an Almighty Being, and Infinite Spirit, whose mercies, as well as Judgments, Are unsearchable,
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This may serve to show in general, the insufficiency of many Cavils against several Articles of the Christian Faith, rais'd mostly by natural Men, who have the Pride to think above what is written:
This may serve to show in general, the insufficiency of many Cavils against several Articles of the Christian Faith, raised mostly by natural Men, who have the Pride to think above what is written:
By one of which (measuring the whole Power of God by the Scale of his own Reason) it is affirm'd to be as Absurd to say, that God hath taken upon him the Nature of Man,
By one of which (measuring the Whole Power of God by the Scale of his own Reason) it is affirmed to be as Absurd to say, that God hath taken upon him the Nature of Man,
But if it shall be said in earnest by him, 'tis a weak proof of his Judgment to argue from the Comparison of a Square and Circle, whose Properties do lye within the compass of our Knowledge, to the Nature and Power of an Infinite Spirit, which we cannot comprehend:
But if it shall be said in earnest by him, it's a weak proof of his Judgement to argue from the Comparison of a Square and Circle, whose Properties do lie within the compass of our Knowledge, to the Nature and Power of an Infinite Spirit, which we cannot comprehend:
This may be one Instance, amongst many, of the weakness and pride of those Men who set up without God to know and measure his Power, assaying without Revelation to penetrate into the Counsels of Divine Providence,
This may be one Instance, among many, of the weakness and pride of those Men who Set up without God to know and measure his Power, assaying without Revelation to penetrate into the Counsels of Divine Providence,
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And yet (how weak soever it may be in some, and how unequal soever it is in all) is it said, that we must trust to it for the knowledge of our Salvation,
And yet (how weak soever it may be in Some, and how unequal soever it is in all) is it said, that we must trust to it for the knowledge of our Salvation,
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For, Socinus dares to say (and that more than once) That tho' a thing were not only once, but oftentimes reveal'd in Holy Writ, he would not believe it,
For, Socinus dares to say (and that more than once) That though a thing were not only once, but oftentimes revealed in Holy Writ, he would not believe it,
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if it did not agree with his Reason, proceeding upon Natural Principles, (for Reason, laying aside Revelation, goes upon no other.) Now granting to Socinus, that his Reason ought to be the only Rule and supreme Judge to himself in these Matters about which he voucher it;
if it did not agree with his Reason, proceeding upon Natural Principles, (for Reason, laying aside Revelation, Goes upon no other.) Now granting to Socinus, that his Reason ought to be the only Rule and supreme Judge to himself in these Matters about which he voucher it;
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For Socinus 's Reason (tho' it should be right) can never be a Rule to all; because in those Persons unto whom it shall not appear so to be (and there are many distemper'd Minds and differing Judgments in Mankind) another Man's Judgment can have no Power over their Belief.
For Socinus is Reason (though it should be right) can never be a Rule to all; Because in those Persons unto whom it shall not appear so to be (and there Are many distempered Minds and differing Judgments in Mankind) Another Man's Judgement can have no Power over their Belief.
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and to be perfectly joyn'd together in the same Mind, and in the same Judgment? to which the Apostle doth passionately exhort us in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
and to be perfectly joined together in the same Mind, and in the same Judgement? to which the Apostle does passionately exhort us in the Name of our Lord jesus christ.
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But we may reasonably suppose, that St. Paul had a greater Authority and better Grounds to prescribe Rules to our Faith than Socinus; and that in perswading all Christians to Unity, the Apostle knew that there was one General Principle in which they might all agree;
But we may reasonably suppose, that Saint Paul had a greater authority and better Grounds to prescribe Rules to our Faith than Socinus; and that in persuading all Christians to Unity, the Apostle knew that there was one General Principle in which they might all agree;
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a common Standard, which would regulate their Belief, and give Law to the diversity of their Judgments, by delivering the same thing to their Faith, notwithstanding the different Ways,
a Common Standard, which would regulate their Belief, and give Law to the diversity of their Judgments, by delivering the same thing to their Faith, notwithstanding the different Ways,
And if this Rule shall be no other than the Reveal'd Word of God, we may surely, with more safety, rely upon it for what is necessary to be known of our Salvation,
And if this Rule shall be no other than the Revealed Word of God, we may surely, with more safety, rely upon it for what is necessary to be known of our Salvation,
For it is certainly more becoming the Truth of God, and more secure for Mankind, that their Belief (upon which depends their everlasting Happiness) should rather be founded upon that which is stable,
For it is Certainly more becoming the Truth of God, and more secure for Mankind, that their Belief (upon which depends their everlasting Happiness) should rather be founded upon that which is stable,
It is most befitting the Justice of God, and most equitable to Mankind, that their knowledge of Salvation should be deriv'd from thence, wherein they all have a common Right and an equal Possession;
It is most befitting the justice of God, and most equitable to Mankind, that their knowledge of Salvation should be derived from thence, wherein they all have a Common Right and an equal Possession;
where, not acuteness in Arguing, and largeness of Knowledge, but Probity of Life, and Humility of Mind were the proper Vertues that fitted them of all Mankind to be the first and the readiest Receivers of the Salvation of God.
where, not acuteness in Arguing, and largeness of Knowledge, but Probity of Life, and Humility of Mind were the proper Virtues that fitted them of all Mankind to be the First and the Readiest Receivers of the Salvation of God.
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And it is very remarkable that the Cross of Christ, which brought Redemption and Salvation to the Souls of these Men, prov'd immediately after to the Learned Greeks Foolishness;
And it is very remarkable that the Cross of christ, which brought Redemption and Salvation to the Souls of these Men, proved immediately After to the Learned Greeks Foolishness;
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As to the Mysteries of our Holy Faith, they receiv'd them with Contempt, being harden'd by their Pride against acknowledging any thing too sublime for their Understanding,
As to the Mysteres of our Holy Faith, they received them with Contempt, being hardened by their Pride against acknowledging any thing too sublime for their Understanding,
their Heads were warm with Disputing, but not so their Hearts with Charity; they train'd and exercis'd their Reason, (as they proudly imagin'd) but it was at the expence of their Humility; and so together with the loss of the Gospel-Duties, they made Shipwrack of the Christian Faith,
their Heads were warm with Disputing, but not so their Hearts with Charity; they trained and exercised their Reason, (as they proudly imagined) but it was At the expense of their Humility; and so together with the loss of the Gospel duties, they made Shipwreck of the Christian Faith,
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For to him that ordereth his Conversation aright, shall be shewn the Salvation of God. But this may seem to raise the Objection still higher against us;
For to him that Ordereth his Conversation aright, shall be shown the Salvation of God. But this may seem to raise the Objection still higher against us;
To be a true Believer is to quit our Reason; to be seriously Religious is to be sunk deep in Melancholy, or prejudic'd by Education, or weaken'd with Age:
To be a true Believer is to quit our Reason; to be seriously Religious is to be sunk deep in Melancholy, or prejudiced by Education, or weakened with Age:
but more especially absurd would it prove, to banish it from the Enquiries into the Christian Faith, whose Truths have been Vindicated from the gross Errors of Superstition and Idolatry, by asserting to Humane Reason,
but more especially absurd would it prove, to banish it from the Enquiries into the Christian Faith, whose Truths have been Vindicated from the gross Errors of Superstition and Idolatry, by asserting to Humane Reason,
taking their advantage from this Controversie to object it most unrighteously against those Divines of our Church, who have appeared upon all occasions the forwardest,
taking their advantage from this Controversy to Object it most unrighteously against those Divines of our Church, who have appeared upon all occasions the forwardest,
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Now, in all these, it may be demonstrated, that tho' all things fall under our Understanding by the intermediate help of our Senses, yet that there are many:
Now, in all these, it may be demonstrated, that though all things fallen under our Understanding by the intermediate help of our Senses, yet that there Are many:
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so in matters of Faith, being led to the knowledge of God's Word by our Reason, we appeal from its final Judgment to the higher authority of Revelation in all the Mysteries which that shall declare;
so in matters of Faith, being led to the knowledge of God's Word by our Reason, we appeal from its final Judgement to the higher Authority of Revelation in all the Mysteres which that shall declare;
And herein, if we may argue from the Judgments of Almighty God (which are unsearchable by Human Reason) to the Mysteries of our Redemption, that which Salvian saith of our Submission to the Justice of Divine Providence, may be fitly applied concerning the Resignation of our Reason to the Revelation of God.
And herein, if we may argue from the Judgments of Almighty God (which Are unsearchable by Human Reason) to the Mysteres of our Redemption, that which Salvian Says of our Submission to the justice of Divine Providence, may be fitly applied Concerning the Resignation of our Reason to the Revelation of God.
It is agreeable to God 's Reason, tho' not to Mine; and because his Knowledge, and Wisdom, and Providence do infinitely surpass my Knowledge, and Wisdom, and Reason, I submit;
It is agreeable to God is Reason, though not to Mine; and Because his Knowledge, and Wisdom, and Providence do infinitely surpass my Knowledge, and Wisdom, and Reason, I submit;
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For if these things be in you and abound, they will make you, that you shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
For if these things be in you and abound, they will make you, that you shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord jesus christ.
Indeed a full and clear perception of all the great Mysteries of our Redemption is never to be attain'd in this Life, being (as we may humbly presume) reserv'd to make up the greatest part of our Beatitude in Heaven,
Indeed a full and clear perception of all the great Mysteres of our Redemption is never to be attained in this Life, being (as we may humbly presume) reserved to make up the greatest part of our Beatitude in Heaven,
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yet theirs we may reasonably believe will have the most degrees of Perfection, whom exalted Love and eminent Piety shall place in the highest Stations of Glory;
yet theirs we may reasonably believe will have the most Degrees of Perfection, whom exalted Love and eminent Piety shall place in the highest Stations of Glory;
For a Good Man Experiences, that a Life spent in Justice and Integrity, tends more to advancing his Knowledge of the Just one that inhabits Eternity, than Memory or Wit:
For a Good Man Experiences, that a Life spent in justice and Integrity, tends more to advancing his Knowledge of the Just one that inhabits Eternity, than Memory or Wit:
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If he is serious in his Enquiries after that Knowledge which is to lead him to Eternal Life, Let him then in the sincerity of his Heart make this Trial;
If he is serious in his Enquiries After that Knowledge which is to led him to Eternal Life, Let him then in the sincerity of his Heart make this Trial;
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and let him firmly believe, and faithfully practice all that his Conscience shall tell him God hath assuredly revealed and commanded, with a Mind free from prejudice,
and let him firmly believe, and faithfully practice all that his Conscience shall tell him God hath assuredly revealed and commanded, with a Mind free from prejudice,
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From his sincere performance of that which he did know to be God's Will, he was led on successfully to the Knowledge of the Salvation of Jesus Christ, of which he was ignorant;
From his sincere performance of that which he did know to be God's Will, he was led on successfully to the Knowledge of the Salvation of jesus christ, of which he was ignorant;
For Vice, as the Platonists observe, doth much cloud and weaken the Understanding, and shews its Mastery and Dominion over the Mind by the Captivity it hath brought it under.
For Vice, as the Platonists observe, does much cloud and weaken the Understanding, and shows its Mastery and Dominion over the Mind by the Captivity it hath brought it under.
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And without this Natural Incapacity (if I may so call that Inability which proceeds from the Corruption of Nature,) impure Minds are very improper Judges of true Holiness,
And without this Natural Incapacity (if I may so call that Inability which proceeds from the Corruption of Nature,) impure Minds Are very improper Judges of true Holiness,
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God saying unto Him in the Psalm of my Text, What hast thou to do to declare my Statutes? Or that thou should'st take my Covenant in thy Mouth? Whereas thou hatest Instruction,
God saying unto Him in the Psalm of my Text, What hast thou to do to declare my Statutes? Or that thou Shouldst take my Covenant in thy Mouth? Whereas thou Hatest Instruction,
He that sets by himself as the best qualified for Knowledge, because he doubts and disputes every thing, treading servily in no Man's steps, generously freeing his Mind from prejudice,
He that sets by himself as the best qualified for Knowledge, Because he doubts and disputes every thing, treading servilely in no Man's steps, generously freeing his Mind from prejudice,
and he hateth Instruction, hating (as the Psalter translates it) to be reform'd. For thou givest thy mouth to Evil, (saith God;) when thou sawest a Thief then thou consentedst with him,
and he hates Instruction, hating (as the Psalter translates it) to be reformed. For thou givest thy Mouth to Evil, (Says God;) when thou Sawest a Thief then thou consentedst with him,
But yet the Observation which Grotias makes upon the Nataral Man, from the comparison of the Greek Philosophers, (most of which History delivers down as unclean and impure in their Lives.) we find too often verified:
But yet the Observation which Grotias makes upon the Nataral Man, from the comparison of the Greek Philosophers, (most of which History delivers down as unclean and impure in their Lives.) we find too often verified:
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It being a most just Judgment of Almighty God, that the Despisers of his Word should walk in the Lusts of their own Hearts, and be given up to the Vices, as well as to the Errors of corrupt Nature;
It being a most just Judgement of Almighty God, that the Despisers of his Word should walk in the Lustiest of their own Hearts, and be given up to the Vices, as well as to the Errors of corrupt Nature;
And of all such, we may be bold to say (whosoever they are that shall join Infidelity and a vicious Life together,) that their Enquiries into Divine Truths are vain and absurd.
And of all such, we may be bold to say (whosoever they Are that shall join Infidelity and a vicious Life together,) that their Enquiries into Divine Truths Are vain and absurd.
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and without severe Repentance, they are the Pledges likewise of the Outer Darkness and Blasphemings, which shall be their Portion and Torments hereafter.
and without severe Repentance, they Are the Pledges likewise of the Outer Darkness and Blasphemings, which shall be their Portion and Torments hereafter.
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and Impurity of Life join'd together! (Sins which we see too closely united, and too much triumphant!) O that in his Goodness He may preserve the yet Innocent and Faithful in their Integrity, Faith, and Vertue!
and Impurity of Life joined together! (Sins which we see too closely united, and too much triumphant!) O that in his goodness He may preserve the yet Innocent and Faithful in their Integrity, Faith, and Virtue!
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Lastly, As to our selves, my reverend Brethren, shall I call it our Affliction, or our Happiness, that we have these Persons our implacable Adversaries? It is to our unspeakable Grief, that there will always be such Men (and that this Age and Nation do too much abound with them) Enemies to the Religion of Christ, and to their own Souls:
Lastly, As to our selves, my reverend Brothers, shall I call it our Affliction, or our Happiness, that we have these Persons our implacable Adversaries? It is to our unspeakable Grief, that there will always be such Men (and that this Age and nation do too much abound with them) Enemies to the Religion of christ, and to their own Souls:
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To make our Glory the greater, we will be sure (by the Blessing of Almighty God) to adorn our Profession with an unblameable and upright Conversation, the true groundwork of all our Knowledge in that Salvation, which we are to teach others, and to attain ourselves.
To make our Glory the greater, we will be sure (by the Blessing of Almighty God) to adorn our Profession with an unblameable and upright Conversation, the true groundwork of all our Knowledge in that Salvation, which we Are to teach Others, and to attain ourselves.
Not the Vanity of trying our Strength in New Schemes of Divinity; not the Hardyness of rejecting the Receiv'd and Establish'd Terms of the Church of Christ;
Not the Vanity of trying our Strength in New Schemes of Divinity; not the Hardiness of rejecting the Received and Established Terms of the Church of christ;
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And then with all assurance, we may appeal to the good and unprejudiced part of Mankind, which is the safest Guide to the Knowledge of the Salvation of God, Reason with the Gospel,
And then with all assurance, we may appeal to the good and unprejudiced part of Mankind, which is the Safest Guide to the Knowledge of the Salvation of God, Reason with the Gospel,
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That by it we may catch Men, even them (if it shall be the good Pleasure of Heaven,) who use their Craft for the destruction of those Souls for which Jesus Christ died.
That by it we may catch Men, even them (if it shall be the good Pleasure of Heaven,) who use their Craft for the destruction of those Souls for which jesus christ died.
That they may stand up in defence of thy Holy Scriptures, not without much Blood, rescu'd out of the Hands of unreasonable Men by our Forefathers of the Reformation.
That they may stand up in defence of thy Holy Scriptures, not without much Blood, rescued out of the Hands of unreasonable Men by our Forefathers of the Reformation.
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So shall we be able, O Lord, by the Soundness of our Doctrine, and Holiness of our Lives, both to exhort and convince Gainsayers, and to shew forth the Salvation of God. FINIS.
So shall we be able, Oh Lord, by the Soundness of our Doctrine, and Holiness of our Lives, both to exhort and convince Gainsayers, and to show forth the Salvation of God. FINIS.
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