TO understand this Text in its aptness to excite your promoting a Reformation of Manners; we must consider the occasion of these Words, which you'll find in the foregoing Verses, v. 22. Christ healed a Man possessed with a Devil, who had deprived him of both Sight and Speech.
TO understand this Text in its aptness to excite your promoting a Reformation of Manners; we must Consider the occasion of these Words, which You'll find in the foregoing Verses, v. 22. christ healed a Man possessed with a devil, who had deprived him of both Sighed and Speech.
The Hand of that Enemy is sometimes great in Bodily Diseases, and when they come by his immediate Agency upon any Person delivered up by God to endure statedly such Effects of his Power;
The Hand of that Enemy is sometime great in Bodily Diseases, and when they come by his immediate Agency upon any Person Delivered up by God to endure statedly such Effects of his Power;
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which connotes the Devil's Agency in this Disease, and Christ's Conquest over him in his healing the Diseased Person. V. 23. And all the People were amazed,
which connotes the Devil's Agency in this Disease, and Christ's Conquest over him in his healing the Diseased Person. V. 23. And all the People were amazed,
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Who should he be, but that Rod out of the Stem of Jesse? Prophesied of Isa. 11. 1. 10. Matth. 21. 6. Could any below him perform what we have seen and heard? What more Miraculous can the Messias do? The Power of God would never work such a Miracle to favour an Impostor;
Who should he be, but that Rod out of the Stem of Jesse? Prophesied of Isaiah 11. 1. 10. Matthew 21. 6. Could any below him perform what we have seen and herd? What more Miraculous can the Messias do? The Power of God would never work such a Miracle to favour an Impostor;
THE Pharisees not able to deny the Fact, attempt to enervate the Inference the People made therefrom. V. 24. But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, this Fellow doth not cast out Devils,
THE Pharisees not able to deny the Fact, attempt to enervate the Inference the People made therefrom. V. 24. But when the Pharisees herd it, they said, this Fellow does not cast out Devils,
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and it's to serve the Purposes of the Devils, and under the Conduct of their Prince, that this Contemptible Man, unworthy of any Name, is employed even in what you are so amazed at.
and it's to serve the Purposes of the Devils, and under the Conduct of their Prince, that this Contemptible Man, unworthy of any Name, is employed even in what you Are so amazed At.
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THIS was a Conclusion too malicious for an Apology from meer Ignorance, which with what our Lord applieth to these Men, V. 31. 32. gives a probable Reason to conclude, That the Sin against the Holy Ghost is a wilful ascribing to the power of the Devil, those evident Miracles wrought by the Holy Ghost in Testimony to Jesus being the Messias, that so it might be concluded, Jesus was not the Christ, but an Impostor.
THIS was a Conclusion too malicious for an Apology from mere Ignorance, which with what our Lord Applieth to these Men, V. 31. 32. gives a probable Reason to conclude, That the since against the Holy Ghost is a wilful ascribing to the power of the devil, those evident Miracles wrought by the Holy Ghost in Testimony to jesus being the Messias, that so it might be concluded, jesus was not the christ, but an Impostor.
OUR Lord Jesus answers this wretched Assertion, by detecting its Weakness, Falshood, and Impossibility ▪ and thereby justisies the Peoples Conclusion from v. 25. to 29. Not to mention his Reasoning, v. 27. from their Childrens Practice, the principal Argument is thus drawn ab impossibili.
OUR Lord jesus answers this wretched Assertion, by detecting its Weakness, Falsehood, and Impossibility ▪ and thereby justifes the Peoples Conclusion from v. 25. to 29. Not to mention his Reasoning, v. 27. from their Children's Practice, the principal Argument is thus drawn ab impossibili.
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4. SATAN's Kingdom was effectually weakned, and the Kingdom of God advanced, and enlarged by all that power which Christ had put forth in this and all other Miracles.
4. SATAN's Kingdom was effectually weakened, and the Kingdom of God advanced, and enlarged by all that power which christ had put forth in this and all other Miracles.
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5. WHATEVER Christ did contribute by his exerted Power to the Destruction of Satan's Kingdom, was in a way of force and violence upon Satan, and not with his Consent.
5. WHATEVER christ did contribute by his exerted Power to the Destruction of Satan's Kingdom, was in a Way of force and violence upon Satan, and not with his Consent.
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The Sum of Christ's Plea is this, it's impossible the Devil who is a Being so sagacious and experienc'd, should wittingly help me to offer violence to himself,
The Sum of Christ's Plea is this, it's impossible the devil who is a Being so sagacious and experienced, should wittingly help me to offer violence to himself,
and thereby enable me to force him out of his Throne, rescue the Prey out of his Jaws, pluck down what he hath so studiously erected, defeat his chief design,
and thereby enable me to force him out of his Throne, rescue the Prey out of his Jaws, pluck down what he hath so studiously erected, defeat his chief Design,
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Nay, I am so far from working Miracles by the power of Beelzebub, that it must be evident to every unprejudic'd Person, they are wrought by the Power of God, in whose interest I am so entirely engaged, and which I hereby subserve.
Nay, I am so Far from working Miracles by the power of Beelzebub, that it must be evident to every unprejudiced Person, they Are wrought by the Power of God, in whose Interest I am so entirely engaged, and which I hereby subserve.
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q. d. Satan is so far from concurring with me in my design, or yielding me assistance by his Power, that he would employ his Skill to support what I am casting down, he would neglect no Method to pull down what I am building up:
q. worser. Satan is so Far from concurring with me in my Design, or yielding me assistance by his Power, that he would employ his Skill to support what I am casting down, he would neglect no Method to pull down what I am building up:
But instead thereof, they are, He that is not with me, (the Christ) is against me; to denote, that the Administration of God's Kingdom is committed to Christ God-Man the Mediator.
But instead thereof, they Are, He that is not with me, (the christ) is against me; to denote, that the Administration of God's Kingdom is committed to christ God-Man the Mediator.
q. d. Legislation, Dominion, Judgment, the Care and Disposal of all Persons and Things which appertain to the Divine Kingdom in this World, I am entrusted with; to me they belong:
q. worser. Legislation, Dominion, Judgement, the Care and Disposal of all Persons and Things which appertain to the Divine Kingdom in this World, I am Entrusted with; to me they belong:
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CHRIST considered abstractedly as God, is of the same Essence with the Father, and so originally possessed the Kingdom of God as Creator, in the same very respects as the Father did;
CHRIST considered abstractedly as God, is of the same Essence with the Father, and so originally possessed the Kingdom of God as Creator, in the same very respects as the Father did;
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and the Equity of his Procedure is solemnly vindicated, 1 Cor. 15. 24. 2 Thess. 1. 7, 8, 9, 10. A due Consideration of this Kingdom, as in Christ's Hands, and as it is his Kingdom, would evince his Divinity, as well as his Mediatorial Administration:
and the Equity of his Procedure is solemnly vindicated, 1 Cor. 15. 24. 2 Thess 1. 7, 8, 9, 10. A due Consideration of this Kingdom, as in Christ's Hands, and as it is his Kingdom, would evince his Divinity, as well as his Mediatorial Administration:
Direct, Inspire, Uphold, Defend, Restrain, Succeed and Accommodate such a Multitude of Persons, in such variety of Exigencies, at the same time, in different Places,
Direct, Inspire, Uphold, Defend, Restrain, Succeed and Accommodate such a Multitude of Persons, in such variety of Exigencies, At the same time, in different Places,
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and a judicial proceeding upon Sinners, as Believers, or Unbelievers, Penitent, or Impenitent, were impossible: For by the Law of Innocency, the Penitent believing Sinner would be as infallibly condemned,
and a judicial proceeding upon Sinners, as Believers, or Unbelievers, Penitent, or Impenitent, were impossible: For by the Law of Innocency, the Penitent believing Sinner would be as infallibly condemned,
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for his Righteousness being the sole meriting cause of those beneficial Effects, the Impetration of them is confined to his Obedience, which was more than adaequate to the Law of Innocency;
for his Righteousness being the sole meriting cause of those beneficial Effects, the Impetration of them is confined to his obedience, which was more than adequate to the Law of Innocency;
and so there is no room left for our meriting by our Obedience to the Gospel, which is the Rule by which Christ only applieth the Blessings purchased by himself:
and so there is no room left for our meriting by our obedience to the Gospel, which is the Rule by which christ only Applieth the Blessings purchased by himself:
the influence of Consideration is totally excluded, and some are haled to Heaven by meer external Power, without any regard to their voluntary subjection to the Gospel;
the influence of Consideration is totally excluded, and Some Are haled to Heaven by mere external Power, without any regard to their voluntary subjection to the Gospel;
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and others thrust into Hell, without any respect to their wilful refusing of the Remedy, and self-hardening against repeated Calls, and the Grace offered by the Redeemer.
and Others thrust into Hell, without any respect to their wilful refusing of the Remedy, and self-hardening against repeated Calls, and the Grace offered by the Redeemer.
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unless an occasional obscure Passage must govern against the whole and plain scope of the Bible; where a Rectoral Administration towards fallen Man in order to his Recovery, is so constantly expressed,
unless an occasional Obscure Passage must govern against the Whole and plain scope of the bible; where a Rectoral Administration towards fallen Man in order to his Recovery, is so constantly expressed,
SHOULD any Sinner object, If I should be cast into Hell from under the Gospel, I shall be so dealt with because the Curse of the Law of Innocency lies against me only as a Fallen Sinner.
SHOULD any Sinner Object, If I should be cast into Hell from under the Gospel, I shall be so dealt with Because the Curse of the Law of Innocency lies against me only as a Fallen Sinner.
but with that, there shall be a sorer Destruction for refusing Christ, and rejecting the Mercy of God, which offered you a Freedom from that first Condemnation: And that very offer of Deliverance upon Gospel Terms, the earnest Pleadings of Christ with you to accept it, his Complaints of your refusal, his Threatnings of sorer Punishments to excite your Minds, his laying your continued and aggravated Ruine upon your wilful Disobedience,
but with that, there shall be a Sorer Destruction for refusing christ, and rejecting the Mercy of God, which offered you a Freedom from that First Condemnation: And that very offer of Deliverance upon Gospel Terms, the earnest Pleadings of christ with you to accept it, his Complaints of your refusal, his Threatenings of Sorer Punishments to excite your Minds, his laying your continued and aggravated Ruin upon your wilful Disobedience,
and for that as Judge Condemning you at last as unrelieved, do fully demonstrate, that Christ's Gospel Kingdom is a Rectoral Constitution adapted to Subjects capable of Moral Government, notwithstanding your Apostacy;
and for that as Judge Condemning you At last as unrelieved, do Fully demonstrate, that Christ's Gospel Kingdom is a Rectoral Constitution adapted to Subject's capable of Moral Government, notwithstanding your Apostasy;
They who gather not with me, i. e. they who do not under my Conduct assist and propagate the Divine Interest, which I am managing, such scatter abroad, i. e. they oppose the Interest of God,
They who gather not with me, i. e. they who do not under my Conduct assist and propagate the Divine Interest, which I am managing, such scatter abroad, i. e. they oppose the Interest of God,
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THE one is a Kingdom of Light, the other of Darkness; the one of Truth, the other of Error; the one administred by Holy Laws, the other by Diabolical and Carnal Maxims:
THE one is a Kingdom of Light, the other of Darkness; the one of Truth, the other of Error; the one administered by Holy Laws, the other by Diabolical and Carnal Maxims:
THE Devils severally under whatever Conduct the Superiority in Order, Power, or Office among them doth adjust, do oppose Christ's Attempts, secure their own Conquests, defend the Degeneracy introduced by them, promote Man's Hostility against Heaven, closely guard their Prisoners,
THE Devils severally under whatever Conduct the Superiority in Order, Power, or Office among them does adjust, do oppose Christ's Attempts, secure their own Conquests, defend the Degeneracy introduced by them, promote Man's Hostility against Heaven, closely guard their Prisoners,
THE other Party includes all such who yield up themselves to Satan's Conduct, these have an Aversion to Christ and his Interest, from their own corrupt Nature,
THE other Party includes all such who yield up themselves to Satan's Conduct, these have an Aversion to christ and his Interest, from their own corrupt Nature,
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and no less a Fondness for those things he attempteth to destroy. By this their vile Disposition the Devil easily actuates their Faculties, and employs their Powers,
and no less a Fondness for those things he attempteth to destroy. By this their vile Disposition the devil Easily actuates their Faculties, and employs their Powers,
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By Grace we are delivered from Satan's Power, and translated into the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus, Col. 1. 13. Christ by the Gospel inviteth and presseth all to side with him;
By Grace we Are Delivered from Satan's Power, and translated into the Kingdom of our Lord jesus, Col. 1. 13. christ by the Gospel Inviteth and Presseth all to side with him;
for they were originally bound to be God's Subjects, because they were his Rational Creatures, and tho by their Rebellion they forfeited the Immunities of his Kingdom,
for they were originally bound to be God's Subject's, Because they were his Rational Creatures, and though by their Rebellion they forfeited the Immunities of his Kingdom,
IF therefore after this Claim, Men shall refuse to joyn actually with Christ, and to give up themselves to him, must not every Man confess they continue in actual Rebellion? Keep they not still in the Enemies Camp,
IF Therefore After this Claim, Men shall refuse to join actually with christ, and to give up themselves to him, must not every Man confess they continue in actual Rebellion? Keep they not still in the Enemies Camp,
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whilst they List not themselves in Christ's Army? — Are they not there? However they lag or hide, 'till they come over to our Lord, whom God hath sent to bring them back to him?
while they List not themselves in Christ's Army? — are they not there? However they lag or hide, till they come over to our Lord, whom God hath sent to bring them back to him?
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NAY, in his account, if his Interest grows not by their Labour, they are Accessory to its Detriment; and they subserve the Devil's Purposes, tho they own it not.
NAY, in his account, if his Interest grows not by their Labour, they Are Accessory to its Detriment; and they subserve the Devil's Purposes, though they own it not.
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IT is our Redeemer's Demand, that Men be entirely and heartily devoted to his Cause, which will not fail to command their Time, and employ their Talents in his Service.
IT is our Redeemer's Demand, that Men be entirely and heartily devoted to his Cause, which will not fail to command their Time, and employ their Talents in his Service.
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Idle Intentions and unactive Wishes, are not sufficient Testimonies against Hypocrisie in their professed Regards for him, nor fit Evidences that they are Sincere.
Idle Intentions and unactive Wishes, Are not sufficient Testimonies against Hypocrisy in their professed Regards for him, nor fit Evidences that they Are Sincere.
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Our Lord who requir'd Peter to evidence the Truth of his Love to him by feeding his Sheep, Joh. 21. 16. expects our Discipleship shall be instanced in a vigorous advancement of his Conquests.
Our Lord who required Peter to evidence the Truth of his Love to him by feeding his Sheep, John 21. 16. expects our Discipleship shall be instanced in a vigorous advancement of his Conquests.
WE must not only cease to provoke him by our own Enormities, but we must help on the Reformation of others, we must increase his Kingdom, by lessening the number of Rebels;
WE must not only cease to provoke him by our own Enormities, but we must help on the Reformation of Others, we must increase his Kingdom, by lessening the number of Rebels;
THIS is gathering with Christ, which if we omit, we do one way or other promote Mens Rebellious Disobedience, which is scattering abroad; whereby we make Christ's Building more difficult, and less probable, we make havock in his Heritage, pull down what he is so studious to erect;
THIS is gathering with christ, which if we omit, we do one Way or other promote Men's Rebellious Disobedience, which is scattering abroad; whereby we make Christ's Building more difficult, and less probable, we make havoc in his Heritage, pull down what he is so studious to erect;
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THE Subject would require my Enlargement on each of these Observations — But one Discourse will not admit a prosecution even of this last to its full extent.
THE Subject would require my Enlargement on each of these Observations — But one Discourse will not admit a prosecution even of this last to its full extent.
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AND therefore I shall say little of Reformation, but under a respect to such open Evils. Our Lord finds the World grosly depraved — Serving divers Lusts and Pleasures, Tit. 3. 3. The gratification and fulfilling of Carnal and Spiritual Lusts, make up the Sordid Employment of Apostate Sinners,
AND Therefore I shall say little of Reformation, but under a respect to such open Evils. Our Lord finds the World grossly depraved — Serving diverse Lustiest and Pleasures, Tit. 3. 3. The gratification and fulfilling of Carnal and Spiritual Lustiest, make up the Sordid Employment of Apostate Sinners,
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Some profaning his Sabbath and Worship: Others destroying the Harmony of this Lower State, by violating the Laws of those several Relations Men stand in to each other;
some profaning his Sabbath and Worship: Others destroying the Harmony of this Lower State, by violating the Laws of those several Relations Men stand in to each other;
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The prevalency of such Crimes argueth the Devil's Empire, and as far as they obtain he Reigneth in any place, Rev. 2. 13. But when these be Reformed, his Seat so far is overthrown,
The prevalency of such Crimes argue the Devil's Empire, and as Far as they obtain he Reigneth in any place, Rev. 2. 13. But when these be Reformed, his Seat so Far is overthrown,
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To reform a World so corrupt, was very becoming a Holy Jesus, but possible only to an Almighty Saviour, when all that was in it is Lust, 1 Joh. 2. 16. and the whole of it is so easily, agreeably, and deeply fixed in Wickedness;
To reform a World so corrupt, was very becoming a Holy jesus, but possible only to an Almighty Saviour, when all that was in it is Lust, 1 John 2. 16. and the Whole of it is so Easily, agreeably, and deeply fixed in Wickedness;
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yea, in that wicked one, who introduced, excites, and maintains this Corruption, NONLATINALPHABET, 1 Joh. 5. 19. AMONG other designs for the Glory of God, and the Benefit of the Creation, Jesus Christ resolveth the Reforming of Menkind;
yea, in that wicked one, who introduced, excites, and maintains this Corruption,, 1 John 5. 19. AMONG other designs for the Glory of God, and the Benefit of the Creation, jesus christ resolves the Reforming of Menkind;
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the same is attested 1 Joh. 3. 8. For this Purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the Works of the Devil, i. e. Unrighteous Wicked Works;
the same is attested 1 John 3. 8. For this Purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the Works of the devil, i. e. Unrighteous Wicked Works;
consider his GOSPEL, That teacheth us to deny Ungodliness and Worldly Lusts, and to live Soberly, Righteously and Godly in this present World, Tit. 2. 11, 12. And if you will examine this as the Standard, it will be found, that the highest profession of Religion with a bad Life, and the greatest Pretences to Grace, where Vices are indulged;
Consider his GOSPEL, That Teaches us to deny Ungodliness and Worldly Lustiest, and to live Soberly, Righteously and Godly in this present World, Tit. 2. 11, 12. And if you will examine this as the Standard, it will be found, that the highest profession of Religion with a bad Life, and the greatest Pretences to Grace, where Vices Are indulged;
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THE same Gospel-light will convince you, that the Doctrinal Opinions which tend not at all to promote Practical Godliness, are but vain Notions; the most plausible Speculations which obstruct it, are destructive Errors; yea, the most Orthodox Conceptions which influence not to a Sober Behaviour, will eventually increase Mens Condemnation.
THE same Gospel light will convince you, that the Doctrinal Opinions which tend not At all to promote Practical Godliness, Are but vain Notions; the most plausible Speculations which obstruct it, Are destructive Errors; yea, the most Orthodox Conceptions which influence not to a Sobrium Behaviour, will eventually increase Men's Condemnation.
Nor can any Man wisely examine whether his Knowledge, Faith, or Love, be saving, or not saving, unless he try them by the Efficacy they have upon the scope of his Practice; for they will never prove Saving in that Man whom they fail to Reform.
Nor can any Man wisely examine whither his Knowledge, Faith, or Love, be Saving, or not Saving, unless he try them by the Efficacy they have upon the scope of his Practice; for they will never prove Saving in that Man whom they fail to Reform.
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let us note how full and plain an Account he hath given us of Heaven and Hell, whereby Sin and Holiness must be far enough from being Indifferent Matters to Immortal Souls;
let us note how full and plain an Account he hath given us of Heaven and Hell, whereby since and Holiness must be Far enough from being Indifferent Matters to Immortal Souls;
AND for what is this, and the rest which our Lord hath done? But that Profaneness and Immorality may be Expelled, and true Religion, Justice, Truth, Love, Purity,
AND for what is this, and the rest which our Lord hath done? But that Profaneness and Immorality may be Expelled, and true Religion, justice, Truth, Love, Purity,
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if you do it heartily, and for right Ends, it's an Infallible Evidence you are his Disciples in Sincerity. To Proselyte Men to a Party among Christians, will be found no such Testimony of your being for Christ, as this Faithful Endeavour to Reform Mens Ways.
if you do it heartily, and for right Ends, it's an Infallible Evidence you Are his Disciples in Sincerity. To Proselyte Men to a Party among Christians, will be found no such Testimony of your being for christ, as this Faithful Endeavour to Reform Men's Ways.
3 Prop. Every Man in his proper Station ought to be for Christ, in promoting the Reformation of others. To take the Sense of this, you may observe the extent of the Obligation;
3 Prop. Every Man in his proper Station ought to be for christ, in promoting the Reformation of Others. To take the Sense of this, you may observe the extent of the Obligation;
Any Neglect is culpable, utmost Endeavours will be accepted, and Order must be maintained. THIS is part of the Charge that accompanies every Office of Divine Appointment.
Any Neglect is culpable, utmost Endeavours will be accepted, and Order must be maintained. THIS is part of the Charge that Accompanies every Office of Divine Appointment.
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and a Praise to them that do well, Rom. 13. 3, 4. The Supreme Magistrates should enact Laws against Immoralities and Profaness; and all in Power must execute the established Penalties impartially, and conscientiously.
and a Praise to them that do well, Rom. 13. 3, 4. The Supreme Magistrates should enact Laws against Immoralities and Profaneness; and all in Power must execute the established Penalties impartially, and conscientiously.
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and a Woe is denounced expresly against such as omit this, Ezek. 33. 6. It were easie to prove that Masters are to restrain Impiety and Vice in their Servants, and that it's incumbent on Parents to use all diligence to subdue Transgressions,
and a Woe is denounced expressly against such as omit this, Ezekiel 33. 6. It were easy to prove that Masters Are to restrain Impiety and Vice in their Servants, and that it's incumbent on Parents to use all diligence to subdue Transgressions,
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THIS Charge is so evident, that one would think a claim to Honour and Duty as by Divine Appointment, were disingenious in any in these Superiour Relations, who disregard that Reforming Work, for which God appointed the said Honour and Authority — Nor is it any Wonder that Providence oft permits the Inferiour Correlates to despise and disobey them who are over them,
THIS Charge is so evident, that one would think a claim to Honour and Duty as by Divine Appointment, were disingenuous in any in these Superior Relations, who disregard that Reforming Work, for which God appointed the said Honour and authority — Nor is it any Wonder that Providence oft permits the Inferior Correlates to despise and disobey them who Are over them,
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the Scruple may appear greater among Equals, and such may be ready to excuse themselves by saying, I am a Private Man, without Power over my Neighbour,
the Scruple may appear greater among Equals, and such may be ready to excuse themselves by saying, I am a Private Man, without Power over my Neighbour,
TRUE, The Magistrate's Sword is not thine to do execution thy self, but Christ by the Magistrate calls to thee, as Exod. 32. 20. Who is on the Lord's side, let him come unto me.
TRUE, The Magistrate's Sword is not thine to do execution thy self, but christ by the Magistrate calls to thee, as Exod 32. 20. Who is on the Lord's side, let him come unto me.
It is the recorded Fault of the Common People, as well as of others, None calleth for Justice against Atrocious Criminals, Isa. 59. 4. and you may as well say, None except the Magistrate, should help to apprehend the flying Murtherer;
It is the recorded Fault of the Common People, as well as of Others, None calls for justice against Atrocious Criminals, Isaiah 59. 4. and you may as well say, None except the Magistrate, should help to apprehend the flying Murderer;
nay, when the Laws expresly encourage Private Mens Prosecution of such, what can be pretended to exempt you from doing so small a thing as informing against Transgressors, that they may be reclaimed,
nay, when the Laws expressly encourage Private Men's Prosecution of such, what can be pretended to exempt you from doing so small a thing as informing against Transgressors, that they may be reclaimed,
THE same Providence that led thee to behold that Offence, (if private Reproof recover not the Delinquent) dictates to thee, thou art that Person designed to embitter his Sin to him by Publick Punishment,
THE same Providence that led thee to behold that Offence, (if private Reproof recover not the Delinquent) dictates to thee, thou art that Person designed to embitter his since to him by Public Punishment,
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and none be Punished, unless that they perpetrate their Villanies in the sight of some Zealous Magistrates, which are not many? Moreover, the Obligation of Private Persons to restrain Sin as they are able, doth result from that Duty of Love you all owe to your Neighbours, Lev. 19. 17. Thou shalt not hate thy Brother in thy Heart;
and none be Punished, unless that they perpetrate their Villainies in the sighed of Some Zealous Magistrates, which Are not many? Moreover, the Obligation of Private Persons to restrain since as they Are able, does result from that Duty of Love you all owe to your Neighbours, Lev. 19. 17. Thou shalt not hate thy Brother in thy Heart;
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for the dethroning of Satan, advancing of Christ, serving his Country, and saving his Neighbour? Will any Man deny this? — Now Reforming others by judicially prosecuting the Flagitious, tend to these good Ends,
for the dethroning of Satan, advancing of christ, serving his Country, and Saving his Neighbour? Will any Man deny this? — Now Reforming Others by judicially prosecuting the Flagitious, tend to these good Ends,
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because you secretly favour Satan's Empire against Christ, you make a light account of the evil and danger of these Sins, you are under a Cursed Indifferency for Christ's Interest,
Because you secretly favour Satan's Empire against christ, you make a Light account of the evil and danger of these Sins, you Are under a Cursed Indifferency for Christ's Interest,
And, my Friends, this is so far from Contingency, that there is a necessity, and a certain futurity of it from the very Constitution and Essentials of a true Christian,
And, my Friends, this is so Far from Contingency, that there is a necessity, and a certain futurity of it from the very Constitution and Essentials of a true Christian,
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We become Christians by our Dedication to the Lord Jesus, and that Dedication can amount to no less than that we do renounce the World, Flesh and Devil,
We become Christians by our Dedication to the Lord jesus, and that Dedication can amount to no less than that we do renounce the World, Flesh and devil,
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and will fight under Christ's Banner, and stand by his Cause and Interests against Satan and his Usurpations, which interpretatively is not only, that the Devil and the Flesh shall not govern me in particular,
and will fight under Christ's Banner, and stand by his Cause and Interests against Satan and his Usurpations, which interpretatively is not only, that the devil and the Flesh shall not govern me in particular,
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they shall have no place whence I can expel them, I'll adhere to Christ, and vigorously follow him in all just Attempts for their Restraint and Extirpation.
they shall have no place whence I can expel them, I'll adhere to christ, and vigorously follow him in all just Attempts for their Restraint and Extirpation.
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TO reconcile this to Christianity, you must reckon that Profaness and Sacriledge are part of your Christian Vow; or that Hypocrisie in vowing is allowable,
TO reconcile this to Christianity, you must reckon that Profaneness and Sacrilege Are part of your Christian Voelli; or that Hypocrisy in vowing is allowable,
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but I am not so much as to offend a wicked Neighbour, or at all to expose my self in resisting thy Enemies, avouching thy Interests, or pleading thy Cause:
but I am not so much as to offend a wicked Neighbour, or At all to expose my self in resisting thy Enemies, avouching thy Interests, or pleading thy Cause:
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With these Limitations, I'm content to give up my self to thee, this is all I mean by my Christian Dedication, and if therein thou insistest upon more Service on my part, I disavow and renounce that Dedication,
With these Limitations, I'm content to give up my self to thee, this is all I mean by my Christian Dedication, and if therein thou insistest upon more Service on my part, I disavow and renounce that Dedication,
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WHATEVER you may farcy, thus must your Foederal Transactings with Christ be interpreted, if you esteem your selves unobliged to restrain other Mens Oaths and Enormities.
WHATEVER you may farcy, thus must your Foederal Transactings with christ be interpreted, if you esteem your selves unobliged to restrain other Men's Oaths and Enormities.
BUT how are you imposed on by Satan and your own Carnal Minds, if you can imagine that this is to be Baptized in (or into) the Name of the Father, Son,
BUT how Are you imposed on by Satan and your own Carnal Minds, if you can imagine that this is to be Baptised in (or into) the Name of the Father, Son,
and Holy Ghost, Matth. 28. 19. or that a good Conscience answers to no other Demands in that Baptism which saveth, 1 Pet. 3. 21. Read the Gospel again,
and Holy Ghost, Matthew 28. 19. or that a good Conscience answers to no other Demands in that Baptism which Saveth, 1 Pet. 3. 21. Read the Gospel again,
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his Language is the God whose I am, and whom I serve, Act. 27. 23. To me to live is Christ, Phil. 1. 21. 2. A Regenerate Nature impels a Christian to further the Work of Reformation.
his Language is the God whose I am, and whom I serve, Act. 27. 23. To me to live is christ, Philip 1. 21. 2. A Regenerate Nature impels a Christian to further the Work of Reformation.
because he is in a degree truly conformed to Christ in his Temper and Inclinations, and thence he loveth and abhorreth things correspondently to what Christ doth:
Because he is in a degree truly conformed to christ in his Temper and Inclinations, and thence he loves and abhorreth things correspondently to what christ does:
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yea, a Zeal for the restraint of Sin, and for promoting Holiness, is become his Natural Instinct; and therefore he suffers in the Criminal Exorbitancies he beholds,
yea, a Zeal for the restraint of since, and for promoting Holiness, is become his Natural Instinct; and Therefore he suffers in the Criminal Extravagancies he beholds,
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HOW impossible then must it be to such a Man to have a prospect of Reforming the flagitious and a certainty of restraining their open and daring Villanies,
HOW impossible then must it be to such a Man to have a prospect of Reforming the flagitious and a certainty of restraining their open and daring Villainies,
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and yet neglect the means which are in his Hand to effect these things? YOU must suppose the Judgment, Conscience, Will and Affections of this Man altogether unactive;
and yet neglect the means which Are in his Hand to Effect these things? YOU must suppose the Judgement, Conscience, Will and Affections of this Man altogether unactive;
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because they keep not thy Laws, Ps. 119. 136. And is it possible he should refuse Labour and Expence to ease himself of what he thus heartily complains.
Because they keep not thy Laws, Ps. 119. 136. And is it possible he should refuse Labour and Expense to ease himself of what he thus heartily complains.
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WHENEVER you determine that a Regenerate Person may neglect to help forwards the Work of Reformation, you must account him to frustrate his greatest hopes, which are, That there shall be a new Heaven, and a new Earth, wherein dwelleth Righteousness, 2 Pet. 3. 13. He must be reckon'd free from the impress that every Nature is under the power of, viz. an abhorrence against what is destructive to it,
WHENEVER you determine that a Regenerate Person may neglect to help forward the Work of Reformation, you must account him to frustrate his greatest hope's, which Are, That there shall be a new Heaven, and a new Earth, wherein dwells Righteousness, 2 Pet. 3. 13. He must be reckoned free from the Impress that every Nature is under the power of, viz. an abhorrence against what is destructive to it,
Christ as the Head of the Humane Nature, is engaged in a War against the Devil, to rescue Sinners out of his Power, to divide the Spoil, Isa. 53. 12. HE might have employed Angels alone in this Contest;
christ as the Head of the Humane Nature, is engaged in a War against the devil, to rescue Sinners out of his Power, to divide the Spoil, Isaiah 53. 12. HE might have employed Angels alone in this Contest;
He could have furnished all the Men he employ'd, with the Dignity, Force, and Authority of Princes; but for the generality he makes use of a few mean ordinary Persons, that Satan 's Defeat,
He could have furnished all the Men he employed, with the Dignity, Force, and authority of Princes; but for the generality he makes use of a few mean ordinary Persons, that Satan is Defeat,
VERY often they bear their Testimony for Christ, by enduring only a Fight of Afflictions, Heb. 10. 32. and thus overcome by Dying, Rev. 12. 11. The more qualified among them defend the Faith by Arguments as well as by Sufferings, 1 Tim. 6. 12. 2 Tim. 4. 7. But the summary Trust of each Christian,
VERY often they bear their Testimony for christ, by enduring only a Fight of Afflictions, Hebrew 10. 32. and thus overcome by Dying, Rev. 12. 11. The more qualified among them defend the Faith by Arguments as well as by Sufferings, 1 Tim. 6. 12. 2 Tim. 4. 7. But the summary Trust of each Christian,
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and at all times, and by all due ways, is no less than this, viz. That in defence of the Laws of Christ, they strive against Sin, Heb. 12. 4. (which must oft be other Mens Sins,
and At all times, and by all due ways, is no less than this, viz. That in defence of the Laws of christ, they strive against since, Hebrew 12. 4. (which must oft be other Men's Sins,
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AT some Seasons Christ gives an advantage to his Followers, by wholsome Laws, and Godly Magistrates — And when it's so, can you think their own safety suspends their Trust? Or that he who was to die a Martyr, for testifying against Sin, must not oppose Sin by endeavouring to put those Laws in execution which are enacted against it, such a supposition argues their Quiet is dangerous to the Church in a worse sense than it hath been as yet accounted, viz. that it relaxeth all Obligations on private Christians to endeavour faithfully the Worlds Amendment.
AT Some Seasons christ gives an advantage to his Followers, by wholesome Laws, and Godly Magistrates — And when it's so, can you think their own safety suspends their Trust? Or that he who was to die a Martyr, for testifying against since, must not oppose since by endeavouring to put those Laws in execution which Are enacted against it, such a supposition argues their Quiet is dangerous to the Church in a Worse sense than it hath been as yet accounted, viz. that it relaxeth all Obligations on private Christians to endeavour faithfully the World's Amendment.
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and Laws, must have compelled them now to act vigorously for his Laws, and never cease to adore that Grace which afforded them the Protection and Assistance of Magistrates in so acting for Christ against Sin and Satan.
and Laws, must have compelled them now to act vigorously for his Laws, and never cease to adore that Grace which afforded them the Protection and Assistance of Magistrates in so acting for christ against since and Satan.
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THEY are for Christ and his Interests, against Satan and Sin, in the bent of their Hearts and scope of their Lives, To me to live is Christ, hath their joynt consent, Phil. 1. 21.
THEY Are for christ and his Interests, against Satan and since, in the bent of their Hearts and scope of their Lives, To me to live is christ, hath their joint consent, Philip 1. 21.
HIS Kingdom they endeavour to advance, his Royalties they would maintain, and what oppugnes him they would overthrow, they would make the World wiser and better,
HIS Kingdom they endeavour to advance, his Royalties they would maintain, and what oppugnes him they would overthrow, they would make the World Wiser and better,
UNION in these great things may well consist with difference in less considerable Matters, and is more Christian and of higher consequence than Agreement in many disputed Notions, or accord in a Ceremony.
UNION in these great things may well consist with difference in less considerable Matters, and is more Christian and of higher consequence than Agreement in many disputed Notions, or accord in a Ceremony.
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and Carnally joined together, if they are divided in a resolvedness to reform the Nation. AND what a pity is it, that they who are joined in Christ this Head,
and Carnally joined together, if they Are divided in a resolvedness to reform the nation. AND what a pity is it, that they who Are joined in christ this Head,
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and disserving Christ, which too too often happens, and ought to caution the most confident to try their own Spirits, and examine their Proceedings, especially when vehement:
and disserving christ, which too too often happens, and ought to caution the most confident to try their own Spirits, and examine their Proceedings, especially when vehement:
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Great are the struggles of Corrupt Nature; violent, unwearied, and various is the opposition of Satan, that we may say as St. Paul, We fight not against Flesh and Blood,
Great Are the struggles of Corrupt Nature; violent, unwearied, and various is the opposition of Satan, that we may say as Saint Paul, We fight not against Flesh and Blood,
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but against Principalities and Powers, Eph. 6. 12. IN our Land Custom hath heightened the Torrent of Profaness and Irreligion, and makes feeble means incapable to put a stop thereto.
but against Principalities and Powers, Ephesians 6. 12. IN our Land Custom hath heightened the Torrent of Profaneness and Irreligion, and makes feeble means incapable to put a stop thereto.
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GREATNESS and Multitude still too much support these, as former Authority for unworthy Designs, had a great hand in introducing and making them fashionable.
GREATNESS and Multitude still too much support these, as former authority for unworthy Designs, had a great hand in introducing and making them fashionable.
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MY Text tells you it is for Christ; he is your Head, to whom the Kingdom is given, and who is far above Principalities and Powers, Eph. 1. 21, 22. You have him for your Leader, who hath the security of Heaven, that he shall Reign and Overcome, Rev. 17. 14. and of whose Kingdom there shall be no end, Dan. 7. 14. In the Fight you are sure to prosper in the proper Season, which if delayed, he will alike own and reward your Faithful Endeavours,
MY Text tells you it is for christ; he is your Head, to whom the Kingdom is given, and who is Far above Principalities and Powers, Ephesians 1. 21, 22. You have him for your Leader, who hath the security of Heaven, that he shall Reign and Overcome, Rev. 17. 14. and of whose Kingdom there shall be no end, Dan. 7. 14. In the Fight you Are sure to prosper in the proper Season, which if delayed, he will alike own and reward your Faithful Endeavours,
His Eye is still upon you, and his Presence ever with you, to renew your strength and afford Supports. Angels think this Employment for him to be their Honour, Rev. 22. 9. And can you disdain it? Millions of Martyrs have esteemed his Service safe, even when they Suffered, and how can you be afraid?
His Eye is still upon you, and his Presence ever with you, to renew your strength and afford Supports. Angels think this Employment for him to be their Honour, Rev. 22. 9. And can you disdain it? Millions of Martyrs have esteemed his Service safe, even when they Suffered, and how can you be afraid?
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Things, that when they prevail, will make Mankind happy? And they are what shall most certainly prevail against the utmost opposition of Earth and Hell;
Things, that when they prevail, will make Mankind happy? And they Are what shall most Certainly prevail against the utmost opposition of Earth and Hell;
BUT against what do you contend? It's against Profaness and Debauchery; not things good, nay, not disputable, or indifferent; but so plainly evil, that the most brutish would blush to plead for;
BUT against what do you contend? It's against Profaneness and Debauchery; not things good, nay, not disputable, or indifferent; but so plainly evil, that the most brutish would blush to plead for;
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These Sins, themselves are the sorest Plagues. It's Vice you would extirpate, which makes its Abettors Cowardly: It's what Reason, as well as Revelation, testifies against, it's what few Sinners like in their own Children:
These Sins, themselves Are the Sorest Plagues. It's Vice you would extirpate, which makes its Abettors Cowardly: It's what Reason, as well as Revelation, Testifies against, it's what few Sinners like in their own Children:
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he is the grand Leader, and they his Instruments — And even himself is cast into Chains by the Great God, 2 Pet. 2. 4. your Leader hath trampled on him in the Upper Regions, Col. 2. 15. he hath in a great measure prevailed against him in the Earth already,
he is the grand Leader, and they his Instruments — And even himself is cast into Chains by the Great God, 2 Pet. 2. 4. your Leader hath trampled on him in the Upper Regions, Col. 2. 15. he hath in a great measure prevailed against him in the Earth already,
I have proved it your Duty past all Dispute, that ought to remove your Backwardness and Sloath. I have shewn you somewhat of your Encouragements, let that allay all fear. Need I tell you? You are hereby endeavouring but due Returns from England for its Eminent Deliverance from extreamest Miseries,
I have proved it your Duty passed all Dispute, that ought to remove your Backwardness and Sloth I have shown you somewhat of your Encouragements, let that allay all Fear. Need I tell you? You Are hereby endeavouring but due Returns from England for its Eminent Deliverance from Extremest Misery's,
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YOU are preventing those Calamities which will return with Aggravations, if these Evils be not Reformed, Ezra 9. 13, 14. YOU are providing the surest way to revive our Trade, prolong our Peace, and recover England 's Glory.
YOU Are preventing those Calamities which will return with Aggravations, if these Evils be not Reformed, Ezra 9. 13, 14. YOU Are providing the Surest Way to revive our Trade, prolong our Peace, and recover England is Glory.
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YOUR very Meeting together, and joynt Concurrence in this laudable Employment, will Conciliate yourMinds, and melt them down into Moderation, which is a Temper so necessary,
YOUR very Meeting together, and joint Concurrence in this laudable Employment, will Conciliate yourMinds, and melt them down into Moderation, which is a Temper so necessary,
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England can never be fixedly happy in its Religious, or Civil Concernments, but by an UNION between the Moderate Churchmen, and the Moderate Dissenters.
England can never be fixedly happy in its Religious, or Civil Concernments, but by an UNION between the Moderate Churchmen, and the Moderate Dissenters.
MANY other Arguments might be urged — Oh that these and all others made use of by the several Reverend Ministers in both Places of your Meetings, may by the Blessing of God envigorate your Minds in this Attempt,
MANY other Arguments might be urged — O that these and all Others made use of by the several Reverend Ministers in both Places of your Meetings, may by the Blessing of God envigorate your Minds in this Attempt,
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And can it be a light thing, whether you will be Reformed, or no? Oh the Testimony against you that shall arise from hence, if you be still uncleansed!
And can it be a Light thing, whither you will be Reformed, or no? O the Testimony against you that shall arise from hence, if you be still uncleansed!
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you are not for Christ by espousing an Error; you act not with, or for him in opposing what he forbids not, or violently contending for what is indifferent, trivial, or doubtful;
you Are not for christ by espousing an Error; you act not with, or for him in opposing what he forbids not, or violently contending for what is indifferent, trivial, or doubtful;
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and plainly commanded, and against what is flagitious and plainly Prohibited, as others are apt to be for trifles of their own inventing, or against Sins of their own making.
and plainly commanded, and against what is flagitious and plainly Prohibited, as Others Are apt to be for trifles of their own inventing, or against Sins of their own making.
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AND withal, be afraid, without highest Scripture Evidence well applied, to judge any Men, or Party of Protestants, to be for or against Christ, in contradistinction from others:
AND withal, be afraid, without highest Scripture Evidence well applied, to judge any Men, or Party of Protestants, to be for or against christ, in contradistinction from Others:
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It would make a Tender Heart to bleed to hear two Extremes apply that one Text against Men of a duer Temper, How long halt ye between two Opinions? If God be God follow him,
It would make a Tender Heart to bleed to hear two Extremes apply that one Text against Men of a duer Temper, How long halt you between two Opinions? If God be God follow him,
THINK not lightly as to your selves of such Sins as fall not under the edge of the Magistrate's Sword: For tho they are not so hurtful to Humane Societies, and therefore not so provided against by the Law of Man,
THINK not lightly as to your selves of such Sins as fallen not under the edge of the Magistrate's Sword: For though they Are not so hurtful to Humane Societies, and Therefore not so provided against by the Law of Man,
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yet they are as contrary to Christianity, and inconsistent with it, as others be. Brutal Sins are chiefly those you have the Law on your side to punish:
yet they Are as contrary to Christianity, and inconsistent with it, as Others be. Brutal Sins Are chiefly those you have the Law on your side to Punish:
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But be you alike watchful against Devilish Sins, such as Malice, Envy, Pride, Rancour, Lying, &c. Guard also against Infidelity, Hypocrisie, Carnal-Selfishness, and all Impurity of Heart;
But be you alike watchful against Devilish Sins, such as Malice, Envy, Pride, Rancour, Lying, etc. Guard also against Infidelity, Hypocrisy, Carnal-Selfishness, and all Impurity of Heart;
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which with the like Sins God reserves for Punishment in endless Flames. WATCH strictly that no Scandalous Practices of your own, blemish, or obstruct your Undertaking;
which with the like Sins God reserves for Punishment in endless Flames. WATCH strictly that no Scandalous Practices of your own, blemish, or obstruct your Undertaking;
LET not your Endeavours be blasted by any appearance of Pragmaticalness, Ostentation, Folly, Rage, Vanity, making a Sport of Sin, Revenge, or Partiality:
LET not your Endeavours be blasted by any appearance of Pragmaticalness, Ostentation, Folly, Rage, Vanity, making a Sport of since, Revenge, or Partiality:
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TAKE care that your Ends, and the Principle you act from, be approved by the Heart-searching God; that so you may not loose your Reward, nor forfeit his Defence:
TAKE care that your Ends, and the Principle you act from, be approved by the Heart-searching God; that so you may not lose your Reward, nor forfeit his Defence:
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And he who chargeth you to speak not evil of one another, Jam. 4. 11. Yea, of no Man, Tit. 3. 2. will require at your Hands all that obstructed Service,
And he who charges you to speak not evil of one Another, Jam. 4. 11. Yea, of no Man, Tit. 3. 2. will require At your Hands all that obstructed Service,
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LET nothing below or besides Reformation, be your Design, and yet be not satisfied with the meer Honesty of your Intention, but use the best and justest ways which a well informed Mind directs,
LET nothing below or beside Reformation, be your Design, and yet be not satisfied with the mere Honesty of your Intention, but use the best and Justest ways which a well informed Mind directs,
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For it was not well considered, if you did not count your Costs; and your Undertaking may be well managed on your part, tho great Success be wanting.
For it was not well considered, if you did not count your Costs; and your Undertaking may be well managed on your part, though great Success be wanting.
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But however, unexpected Trouble will not lessen Duty, nor Disappointment as to expected Success, hinder your Reward; nor will other Men's Faultiness be charged on you.
But however, unexpected Trouble will not lessen Duty, nor Disappointment as to expected Success, hinder your Reward; nor will other Men's Faultiness be charged on you.
Your Endeavours will be faint, proportionably to the Remissness of your Spirit: Time is apt to allay that Fervour, which in the beginning of an Enterprize is more common and Natural;
Your Endeavours will be faint, proportionably to the Remissness of your Spirit: Time is apt to allay that Fervour, which in the beginning of an Enterprise is more Common and Natural;
and every one shall bear as much with each other's Weakness, as he would in a Profitable Concern of his own. As to that part of the Caution which relates to Sinister Dealings, I have no ground to suggest it,
and every one shall bear as much with each other's Weakness, as he would in a Profitable Concern of his own. As to that part of the Caution which relates to Sinister Dealings, I have no ground to suggest it,
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that the City and Nation so hate to be Reformed, that they who seriously attempt it, must bear the Scoffs of most; and to be an Informer against the obstinately Vicious, is with them a reproachful Title, tho God records it for a Commendation to Men of highest rank, v. 9 12. LET's Bewail; That after all God's long use of all Reforming Methods, we should still have so much need to be Reformed.
that the city and nation so hate to be Reformed, that they who seriously attempt it, must bear the Scoffs of most; and to be an Informer against the obstinately Vicious, is with them a reproachful Title, though God records it for a Commendation to Men of highest rank, v. 9 12. LET's Bewail; That After all God's long use of all Reforming Methods, we should still have so much need to be Reformed.
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and above all, the Gospel Means of Grace have been all so notoriously uneffectual to Reclaim us, have we not great cause to pray that God pass not that Sentence against us, which you find uttered by this same Prophet? Cap. 24. 13. In thy Filthiness is Lewdness,
and above all, the Gospel Means of Grace have been all so notoriously uneffectual to Reclaim us, have we not great cause to pray that God pass not that Sentence against us, which you find uttered by this same Prophet? Cap. 24. 13. In thy Filthiness is lewdness,
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