A sermon preach'd before the Societies for Reformation of Manners, in Dublin July the 18th, 1700 / by Daniel Williams ; published at the desire of the said Societies.
And no doubt the Difference extends equally to what's implied, tho' not expressed, i. e. The Good man renounceth those Lusts and Customs, which the Wicked submit to as their Governing Law,
And no doubt the Difference extends equally to what's implied, though not expressed, i. e. The Good man Renounceth those Lustiest and Customs, which the Wicked submit to as their Governing Law,
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It might seem an unaccountable Wonder, that men should thus greatly differ in their Rules, Behaviour, Favourites and Adversaries, were the Springs of this Contrariety altogether unknown:
It might seem an unaccountable Wonder, that men should thus greatly differ in their Rules, Behaviour, Favourites and Adversaries, were the Springs of this Contrariety altogether unknown:
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Nay, were it not for the Unhealed remains of Sin in the Godly, and some Operations of the Holy Ghost on the Wicked, the difference between these men would be as great,
Nay, were it not for the Unhealed remains of since in the Godly, and Some Operations of the Holy Ghost on the Wicked, the difference between these men would be as great,
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He observes it at all times as well as some, and in Secret as well as Publick. To this he adheres against all Discouragements, as well as when most Countenanced;
He observes it At all times as well as Some, and in Secret as well as Public. To this he adheres against all Discouragements, as well as when most Countenanced;
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This Divine Law effectually prescribeth to him what he will Believe and Profess; it Formeth his inward Temper, Regulates his Thoughts, Words and Behaviour;
This Divine Law effectually prescribeth to him what he will Believe and Profess; it Formeth his inward Temper, Regulates his Thoughts, Words and Behaviour;
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he Prays, Strives, and industriously Contriveth and Watcheth to be compleat in the whole will of God, and walketh in all the Commandments and Ordinances of the Lord blameless.
he Prays, Strives, and industriously Contriveth and Watches to be complete in the Whole will of God, and walks in all the commandments and Ordinances of the Lord blameless.
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bewails his Fault, hates his Sin, and sincerely resolves amendment by greater Watchfulness, and more fervent Applications to Christ for the assistance of his Spirit.
bewails his Fault, hates his since, and sincerely resolves amendment by greater Watchfulness, and more fervent Applications to christ for the assistance of his Spirit.
I shall in some few Positions explain the Words, and thereby come to state that Observation, which will more directly support you in the work of Reformation, and justifie your engaging therein.
I shall in Some few Positions explain the Words, and thereby come to state that Observation, which will more directly support you in the work of Reformation, and justify your engaging therein.
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The Servants of God are variously denominated, as Men fearing God, Lovers of God, Believers, Saints, Godly, Righteous, &c. But all these Titles center in,
The Servants of God Are variously denominated, as Men fearing God, Lovers of God, Believers, Saints, Godly, Righteous, etc. But all these Titles centre in,
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Not that this is the formal notion of Love, but it is such a necessary Effect of it, that it is no true Christian Love which is too weak to produce Obedience.
Not that this is the formal notion of Love, but it is such a necessary Effect of it, that it is no true Christian Love which is too weak to produce obedience.
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and is resigned to the Divine Will, the Language of whose Heart is, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And is this any other than a Servant and Subject of the Living God;
and is resigned to the Divine Will, the Language of whose Heart is, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And is this any other than a Servant and Subject of the Living God;
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But doth this Devotedness confine it self to a meer Profession of Obedience, however Solemn it be? no, there must be real Performance to make that good:
But does this Devotedness confine it self to a mere Profession of obedience, however Solemn it be? no, there must be real Performance to make that good:
2. Offenders committing gross and notorious Crimes, are design'd by the Wicked in the Text. Not bad Men whose Crimes are concealed, for notice cannot be taken of such:
2. Offenders committing gross and notorious Crimes, Are designed by the Wicked in the Text. Not bad Men whose Crimes Are concealed, for notice cannot be taken of such:
Prophane Swearing, Cursing, Sabbath Profanation, Murther, Whoredom, Thefts, Drunkenness, &c. 3. Contending with the wicked, imports all just and due methods to repel the wickedness of Transgressors.
Profane Swearing, Cursing, Sabbath Profanation, Murder, Whoredom, Thefts, drunkenness, etc. 3. Contending with the wicked, imports all just and due methods to repel the wickedness of Transgressors.
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The difference between good and bad men is fixed, each Pleads his respective Cause, Persues his proper Design, Acteth his own Inclination, Propagates his own Likeness,
The difference between good and bad men is fixed, each Pleads his respective Cause, Pursues his proper Design, Acts his own Inclination, Propagates his own Likeness,
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If words will reclaim, its well, but where these reclaim not, you are obliged to endeavour to reform transgressors by legal Severities, and inforce despised reproof by such punishments as they will more regard:
If words will reclaim, its well, but where these reclaim not, you Are obliged to endeavour to reform transgressors by Legal Severities, and enforce despised reproof by such punishments as they will more regard:
An evil man seeketh only Rebellion, therefore a cruel Messenger shall be sent against him; and this private persons should do by complaints to such as are Authorized to Judge, and inflict the penalties Enacted:
an evil man seeks only Rebellion, Therefore a cruel Messenger shall be sent against him; and this private Persons should do by complaints to such as Are Authorized to Judge, and inflict the penalties Enacted:
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nay, several think that very Text, Reprove not a Scorner, excuseth from verbal reproof, only by exposing him to punishments more severe, which private persons cannot otherwise do, than by Information;
nay, several think that very Text, Reprove not a Scorner, excuseth from verbal reproof, only by exposing him to punishments more severe, which private Persons cannot otherwise do, than by Information;
I am sure the Text is a sufficient ground for this Observation. Doct. Such as would approve themselves the Subjects and Servants of the living God, ought,
I am sure the Text is a sufficient ground for this Observation. Doct. Such as would approve themselves the Subject's and Servants of the living God, ought,
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nay, will by just severities as well as reproof, endeavour the Reformation of notorious Offenders. This Doctrine enlarged and altered into other words, is the same as to say;
nay, will by just severities as well as reproof, endeavour the Reformation of notorious Offenders. This Doctrine enlarged and altered into other words, is the same as to say;
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but duly Convict and bring to Legal punishment, such as he finds to be Cursers, Swearers, Profaners of the Lords-day, Whore-mongers, Drunkards, &c. he will not forbear this for fear of shame, let who will reproach him;
but duly Convict and bring to Legal punishment, such as he finds to be Cursers, Swearers, Profaners of the Lord's day, Whoremongers, Drunkards, etc. he will not forbear this for Fear of shame, let who will reproach him;
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but endeavour to plead that Argument with your Consciences, that if possible I may bring such to attempt the Reformation of others, who have hitherto neglected it,
but endeavour to plead that Argument with your Consciences, that if possible I may bring such to attempt the Reformation of Others, who have hitherto neglected it,
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as a demonstration that you have not the temper nor Spirit of his Servants, but are meer Hypocritical Pretenders if you neglect it? And how can such who are his faithful Servants be so excited to Zeal for this Work,
as a demonstration that you have not the temper nor Spirit of his Servants, but Are mere Hypocritical Pretenders if you neglect it? And how can such who Are his faithful Servants be so excited to Zeal for this Work,
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you frustrate the design of that Relation to which you are admitted? you counter-act the Genuine Dispositions of all who are sincerely devoted to God's Service;
you frustrate the Design of that Relation to which you Are admitted? you counteract the Genuine Dispositions of all who Are sincerely devoted to God's Service;
All these Motives will occur, but the great Argument I shall more directly insist on is that which the Doctrine presents to us, viz. That none approve themselves the Faithful Servants of God who do not endeavour the Reformation of notorious Offenders.
All these Motives will occur, but the great Argument I shall more directly insist on is that which the Doctrine presents to us, viz. That none approve themselves the Faithful Servants of God who do not endeavour the Reformation of notorious Offenders.
would not you be found among the Loyal Subjects and Faithful Servants of your Creator and Redeemer? Yea, do not all of you profess to be so? Now God's Challenge as to this forementioned Case,
would not you be found among the Loyal Subject's and Faithful Servants of your Creator and Redeemer? Yea, do not all of you profess to be so? Now God's Challenge as to this forementioned Case,
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therefore be now willing to endure such Convictions from his Word as he will fasten by his Sentence when he comes to Judge your State by this as the Rule of Judgment; Let no Soul guilty as to this very matter of reforming others, vainly support his pretence to God's Service;
Therefore be now willing to endure such Convictions from his Word as he will fasten by his Sentence when he comes to Judge your State by this as the Rule of Judgement; Let no Soul guilty as to this very matter of reforming Others, vainly support his pretence to God's Service;
If you omit this, whatever you call your selves, you do want the great Essentials which constitute the Temper, Disposition and Behaviour of those who are God's Servants in reality:
If you omit this, whatever you call your selves, you do want the great Essentials which constitute thee Temper, Disposition and Behaviour of those who Are God's Servants in reality:
Can any of you doubt whether a Man can be God's Servant who hath no Zeal for his Glory? whereas if you know any thing of Religion, you must acknowledge that the Glory of God is the Chief End of every good Man;
Can any of you doubt whither a Man can be God's Servant who hath no Zeal for his Glory? whereas if you know any thing of Religion, you must acknowledge that the Glory of God is the Chief End of every good Man;
When Men dare declare their Sins as Sodom, they bid defiance to his Government, they slight his threatnings, they condemn his Precepts as unjust, they contemn his promised Rewards as Trifles, they openly avow the Empire of the Devil, they justifie Man's Apostacy in the view of the World,
When Men Dare declare their Sins as Sodom, they bid defiance to his Government, they slight his threatenings, they condemn his Precepts as unjust, they contemn his promised Rewards as Trifles, they openly avow the Empire of the devil, they justify Man's Apostasy in the view of the World,
And can any one who serves and loves his God forbear to oppose this? Must not the Zeal of all such kindle as Phineas? Will not he take hold of all opportunities to vindicate the Laws,
And can any one who serves and loves his God forbear to oppose this? Must not the Zeal of all such kindle as Phinehas? Will not he take hold of all opportunities to vindicate the Laws,
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our Neighbour's Soul is his better part, and therefore its benefit is to be most attended as an Evidence of the Sincerity of that Love to him, which our Lord requires in his Servants.
our Neighbour's Soul is his better part, and Therefore its benefit is to be most attended as an Evidence of the Sincerity of that Love to him, which our Lord requires in his Servants.
Moreover, Love to Men is an Essential part of Godliness, for wherein are we like God who is Love, if Love be a Stranger to us? Nor can any thing be a grosser contradiction than to pretend Subjection to Christ,
Moreover, Love to Men is an Essential part of Godliness, for wherein Are we like God who is Love, if Love be a Stranger to us? Nor can any thing be a grosser contradiction than to pretend Subjection to christ,
And no less irreconcilable would it be to love Men, and yet suffer them to destroy themselves if we are capable to prevent it by stopping their self-ruining course, and forcing them to consider.
And no less irreconcilable would it be to love Men, and yet suffer them to destroy themselves if we Are capable to prevent it by stopping their self-ruining course, and forcing them to Consider.
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or fixing that Warning by Punishment when Reproof is ineffectual? In which last case, Ah, be thou reformed without Penal Restraint, is no more an Evidence of hearty Love than Ah, be thou Cloathed when Garments are denied.
or fixing that Warning by Punishment when Reproof is ineffectual? In which last case, Ah, be thou reformed without Penal Restraint, is no more an Evidence of hearty Love than Ah, be thou Clothed when Garments Are denied.
It's no light matter to be accessary to the Damnation of Souls, and be sure there is a secret Enmity in you against them, whose case requires your utmost pity,
It's no Light matter to be accessary to the Damnation of Souls, and be sure there is a secret Enmity in you against them, whose case requires your utmost pity,
and yet it will not move you to do what you can towards their Salvation, no not to assist the Magistrate to inflict those Penalties which may bring Offenders to themselves.
and yet it will not move you to do what you can towards their Salvation, no not to assist the Magistrate to inflict those Penalties which may bring Offenders to themselves.
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A Man truly Devoted to God will serve his Generation; a publick Spirit inspires him, and a common Good is dearer to him than his own particular Affairs:
A Man truly Devoted to God will serve his Generation; a public Spirit inspires him, and a Common Good is Dearer to him than his own particular Affairs:
2. Unreformed Vices expose a Nation to Judgments. Gross Transgressions are called Crying Sins, because they cry aloud to Heaven for desolating Punishments:
2. Unreformed Vices expose a nation to Judgments. Gross Transgressions Are called Crying Sins, Because they cry aloud to Heaven for desolating Punishments:
and certainly he whose Quiver is so full of destructive Arrows ▪ cannot be at a loss how to visit fit all Ranks of Men with Judgments, of which they shall be sensible, and against which they cannot preserve themselves.
and Certainly he whose Quiver is so full of destructive Arrows ▪ cannot be At a loss how to visit fit all Ranks of Men with Judgments, of which they shall be sensible, and against which they cannot preserve themselves.
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and not divert its Misery by opposing those Sins which do procure it? All care for the Community is extinct when you do as good as say, I will not be at the least pains or trouble to make them a Holy and a Happy People:
and not divert its Misery by opposing those Sins which do procure it? All care for the Community is extinct when you do as good as say, I will not be At the least pains or trouble to make them a Holy and a Happy People:
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I might have added the greatness of those Benefits which Reformation secures to a Land, every one whereof makes thy neglect in promoting that Reformation a great instance of thy Unconcernedness for the Publick. But I proceed.
I might have added the greatness of those Benefits which Reformation secures to a Land, every one whereof makes thy neglect in promoting that Reformation a great instance of thy Unconcernedness for the Public. But I proceed.
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for that prompts thee to testifie against Sin from a Divine Antipathy, and excites thee to make Men better from those Holy Propensions which render Goodness amiable and delightful, wherever it may be found.
for that prompts thee to testify against since from a Divine Antipathy, and excites thee to make Men better from those Holy Propensions which render goodness amiable and delightful, wherever it may be found.
and make himself partaker of other Mens Crimes by sinful Connivance? Or can a Man of that Character sit easie under this Guilt from day to day? Is it a small thing to have God to charge you with a disregard to his Interest;
and make himself partaker of other Men's Crimes by sinful Connivance? Or can a Man of that Character fit easy under this Gilded from day to day? Is it a small thing to have God to charge you with a disregard to his Interest;
Thy Will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven, and yet allows my Laws to be openly trampled on, without so much as a Complaint against the most hainous Transgressor.
Thy Will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven, and yet allows my Laws to be openly trampled on, without so much as a Complaint against the most heinous Transgressor.
Yea, must not you and your Families eepxct a deep share in those Miseries you refused to prevent? Nay, should God make the Land happy upon its Reformation by other Instruments, may not you fear that neither you nor your Families should be Sharers in that Blessedness.
Yea, must not you and your Families eepxct a deep share in those Misery's you refused to prevent? Nay, should God make the Land happy upon its Reformation by other Instruments, may not you Fear that neither you nor your Families should be Sharers in that Blessedness.
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Neither will it be a light matter if Sin should still abound and Judgments ensue, that these quieting thoughts will possess thy mind, Could I have reformed and saved this People, I would have done it:
Neither will it be a Light matter if since should still abound and Judgments ensue, that these quieting thoughts will possess thy mind, Could I have reformed and saved this People, I would have done it:
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my Conscience bears me witness, that I to my utmost have endeavoured to put a stop to those Impieties that procured these Woes which now so distress my Country.
my Conscience bears me witness, that I to my utmost have endeavoured to put a stop to those Impieties that procured these Woes which now so distress my Country.
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But if Virtue should spring up and Wickedness hide the head, how happy wilt thou find thy self in having contributed thereto? those Tears which streamed at the view of heinous Sins, will be turned into the truest Joy and Gladness:
But if Virtue should spring up and Wickedness hide the head, how happy wilt thou find thy self in having contributed thereto? those Tears which streamed At the view of heinous Sins, will be turned into the Truest Joy and Gladness:
nay, how comfortable will it be when thou diest, to behold an Entail of Helps to the Holiness and Happiness of thy Posterity? These things may well convince us, that such as neglect National Reformation, disregard their own Happiness.
nay, how comfortable will it be when thou Dies, to behold an Entail of Helps to the Holiness and Happiness of thy Posterity? These things may well convince us, that such as neglect National Reformation, disregard their own Happiness.
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This you must allow to be beyond dispute, unless you can think him a faithful Servant of God who hath no true Zeal for God's Honour, no real Compassion or Love to Souls, no due Concern for the Community,
This you must allow to be beyond dispute, unless you can think him a faithful Servant of God who hath no true Zeal for God's Honour, no real Compassion or Love to Souls, no due Concern for the Community,
1. Make light of the discouragements which attend the Work of National Reformation. What you have heard may vindicate you from Reproach, and Steel you against Fears.
1. Make Light of the discouragements which attend the Work of National Reformation. What you have herd may vindicate you from Reproach, and Steel you against Fears.
and fill up your place as such for God's Glory and a Common Good? or should any call you severe when you stop Men from destroying themselves and Nation? Can any wonder that reproachful Lies pursue you in this Enterprize? or be so imprudent as not allow for it when you thus disturb the Kingdom of the Devil, stem a Tide of Wickedness to which Nature is so prone,
and fill up your place as such for God's Glory and a Common Good? or should any call you severe when you stop Men from destroying themselves and nation? Can any wonder that reproachful Lies pursue you in this Enterprise? or be so imprudent as not allow for it when you thus disturb the Kingdom of the devil, stem a Tide of Wickedness to which Nature is so prove,
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when your Attempts are sustained by good Laws; when you are blessed already with so considerable Success; and the Cause is God's, in whose Power are the Hearts of all Men.
when your Attempts Are sustained by good Laws; when you Are blessed already with so considerable Success; and the Cause is God's, in whose Power Are the Hearts of all Men.
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I joyn with my Brethren in bidding you be of good Courage, and to depend on God's Protection, which hath hitherto so interposed, that as yet you have not resisted unto Blood, striving against Sin.
I join with my Brothers in bidding you be of good Courage, and to depend on God's Protection, which hath hitherto so interposed, that as yet you have not resisted unto Blood, striving against Sin.
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How sad is it to be fond of your ugliest Blemishes, and unwilling to be delivered from your Mortal Disease! Whatever mistaken Conceits possess you, it's your Shame you glory in; it's Self-ruin you are so resolved on, and your obstinate Adherence to your vitious Courses is no other than desperate Madness; the Considerate do now esteem it so, and in a while it will be confessed such by your selves.
How sad is it to be found of your ugliest Blemishes, and unwilling to be Delivered from your Mortal Disease! Whatever mistaken Conceits possess you, it's your Shame you glory in; it's Self-ruin you Are so resolved on, and your obstinate Adherence to your vicious Courses is not other than desperate Madness; the Considerate do now esteem it so, and in a while it will be confessed such by your selves.
and if thou still resist, he will give thee up to thy Lusts, and soon destroy thee as incorrigible, because I have Purged thee, and thou wast not Purged;
and if thou still resist, he will give thee up to thy Lustiest, and soon destroy thee as incorrigible, Because I have Purged thee, and thou wast not Purged;
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and that you be not such Fools as to make a mock at those Sins which will render you infinitely more miserable, than all the Punishments of God or Man in this Life can make you.
and that you be not such Fools as to make a mock At those Sins which will render you infinitely more miserable, than all the Punishments of God or Man in this Life can make you.
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and Eternally punish many Civil Persons for their Heart Unbelief ▪ Malignity and Impenitency. Amend also those outward Faults of which Magistrates take no notice;
and Eternally Punish many Civil Persons for their Heart Unbelief ▪ Malignity and Impenitency. Amend also those outward Faults of which Magistrates take no notice;
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they restrain gross Affronts to the Divine Being, and such things as disturb Human Societies. But be you convinced that God's Penal Sanctions extend to whatever himself hath forbidden;
they restrain gross Affronts to the Divine Being, and such things as disturb Human Societies. But be you convinced that God's Penal Sanctions extend to whatever himself hath forbidden;
and it's at thy utmost Peril if thou repent not of thy Lies, thy neglect of God's Worship in thy Family and Closet, thy covetous Griping, thy concealed Knaveries, thy Levity and Backbiting, thy waste of time, thy inordinate Passions, and the like.
and it's At thy utmost Peril if thou Repent not of thy Lies, thy neglect of God's Worship in thy Family and Closet, thy covetous Gripping, thy concealed Knaveries, thy Levity and Backbiting, thy waste of time, thy inordinate Passion, and the like.
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and be what that appoints, for God will vindicate his own Authority, and be sincerely regarded in whatever he hath made to be the Duty of his Creatures.
and be what that appoints, for God will vindicate his own authority, and be sincerely regarded in whatever he hath made to be the Duty of his Creatures.
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Finally, be not content to abstain from the Sins forbidden by the Divine Law, but strive to obtain and exercise the opposite Graces and Virtues which it commandeth;
Finally, be not content to abstain from the Sins forbidden by the Divine Law, but strive to obtain and exercise the opposite Graces and Virtues which it commands;
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Learn to do well as carefully as you cease to do evil: I shall conclude with a few Motives to excite you both to reform your selves, and to endeavour the Reformation of others.
Learn to do well as carefully as you cease to do evil: I shall conclude with a few Motives to excite you both to reform your selves, and to endeavour the Reformation of Others.
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Can you forget what you so lately felt, as the effect of your former Sins? What Poverty accompanied such as fled, what Frights, Losses and Anguish poffessed them as staid behind!
Can you forget what you so lately felt, as the Effect of your former Sins? What Poverty accompanied such as fled, what Frights, Losses and Anguish poffessed them as stayed behind!
You felt much, and were in the highest danger of undergoing more. Oh! will you not Reform those Immoralities which provoked a Merciful God to disarm you,
You felt much, and were in the highest danger of undergoing more. Oh! will you not Reform those Immoralities which provoked a Merciful God to disarm you,
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and leave you naked in your Enemies Hands? Were their Insults and Threatnings so agreeable as to leave no Impression? Had your Dangers no Voice because they are past? Know you not that it was owing to Providential Restraints, and not to your Power,
and leave you naked in your Enemies Hands? Were their Insults and Threatenings so agreeable as to leave no Impression? Had your Dangers no Voice Because they Are past? Know you not that it was owing to Providential Restraints, and not to your Power,
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or the good Will of many of your Foes, that you were not Butchered, and your Infants toffed on Pikes as formerly? And can you be so stupid as to think God called you not to Reformation when he exposed you to the Brink of Ruine for former Sins? or that your past Calamities do not remain a lively Caution against persisting in those Sins? Must not you be Infatuated, if you reassume the Crimes you were so lately convinced of;
or the good Will of many of your Foes, that you were not Butchered, and your Infants toffed on Pikes as formerly? And can you be so stupid as to think God called you not to Reformation when he exposed you to the Brink of Ruin for former Sins? or that your past Calamities do not remain a lively Caution against persisting in those Sins? Must not you be Infatuated, if you reassume the Crimes you were so lately convinced of;
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and be horridly ungrateful, if you repeat them because your dangers are removed by his goodness whom you had provoked? He is profane who acknowledgeth not Gods design by all you felt or feared, was to take away your Sin:
and be horridly ungrateful, if you repeat them Because your dangers Are removed by his Goodness whom you had provoked? He is profane who acknowledgeth not God's Design by all you felt or feared, was to take away your since:
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Therefore be so regardful of God, and so wise for your selves, as to say, After all that is come upon us for our evil Deeds, &c. Should we again break thy Commandments, wouldst not thou be angry with us till thou hast consumed us;
Therefore be so regardful of God, and so wise for your selves, as to say, After all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, etc. Should we again break thy commandments, Wouldst not thou be angry with us till thou hast consumed us;
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Was it of man that Distressed, Feeble exposed London-derry was preserved against so formidable an Host? Or that such a multitude of well Equipped Souldiers were Routed by a few undisciplin'd Enniskillen men? Was not God seen in the amazing Retreat of those Weak, Ill provided, Diseased Forces with Duke Schomberg? Was it not the Lord's doing that our King fell not by that Cannon Ball which wounded his Shoulder? And that he obtained a Victory under such great disadvantages at the Boyn? Was it not our God that Saved this City from being Burnt by the enraged Enemy, at his Return? How near was all to be lost again at Athlone, if God had not Infatuated the Enemy to leave the Works of that Town undemolished,
Was it of man that Distressed, Feeble exposed Londonderry was preserved against so formidable an Host? Or that such a multitude of well Equipped Soldiers were Routed by a few undisciplined Enniskillen men? Was not God seen in the amazing Retreat of those Weak, Ill provided, Diseased Forces with Duke Schomberg? Was it not the Lord's doing that our King fell not by that Cannon Ball which wounded his Shoulder? And that he obtained a Victory under such great disadvantages At the Boyn? Was it not our God that Saved this city from being Burned by the enraged Enemy, At his Return? How near was all to be lost again At Athlone, if God had not Infatuated the Enemy to leave the Works of that Town undemolished,
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and so afford a Defence for our Forces that had passed the River, who must otherwise have been cut off by that far superior Strength, which the Enemy brought down upon them? Who can deny God the Honour of Guiding that Bullet which cut off St. Ruth when he was directing the Guarding of that Advantagious Pass, where our Forces without a Miracle must have been destroyed?
and so afford a Defence for our Forces that had passed the River, who must otherwise have been Cut off by that Far superior Strength, which the Enemy brought down upon them? Who can deny God the Honour of Guiding that Bullet which Cut off Saint Ruth when he was directing the Guarding of that Advantageous Pass, where our Forces without a Miracle must have been destroyed?
And can you be so vile as to think God did all this that you might commit Abominations? that you might return to you Vomit? and commence a new Rebellion against himself?
And can you be so vile as to think God did all this that you might commit Abominations? that you might return to you Vomit? and commence a new Rebellion against himself?
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Moreover, you sudden healing is as signally the Lord's doing as your very safety; who could imagin you should in so few years be so fully peopled; your Stocks so Increased; your Houses Built; your Trade Revive; your Rents Advanced;
Moreover, you sudden healing is as signally the Lord's doing as your very safety; who could imagine you should in so few Years be so Fully peopled; your Stocks so Increased; your Houses Built; your Trade Revive; your Rends Advanced;
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How can you persist in provoking a God so great, and sinning against a God so merciful and kind? Hath he done all this to make you capable of Offending him more,
How can you persist in provoking a God so great, and sinning against a God so merciful and kind? Hath he done all this to make you capable of Offending him more,
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therefore Magistrates should resolve, and all Assist them to do as, 2 Chron. 34. 33. Josiah took away all the Abominations out of all the Countries,
Therefore Magistrates should resolve, and all Assist them to do as, 2 Chronicles 34. 33. Josiah took away all the Abominations out of all the Countries,
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But were Provocations confined to the Mockers at serious Religion, the Aggravation were less: But alas, many who profess strictness, and expect Eternal Happiness in Gods Service, are corrupted,
But were Provocations confined to the Mockers At serious Religion, the Aggravation were less: But alas, many who profess strictness, and expect Eternal Happiness in God's Service, Are corrupted,
you neglect God's Worship in your Families, as if your despised the Curse that hangeth over such, Jer. 10. 25. You are Proud and Vain as if you would vye with the world in its fashion;
you neglect God's Worship in your Families, as if your despised the Curse that hangs over such, Jer. 10. 25. You Are Proud and Vain as if you would vie with the world in its fashion;
as to frequent and plead for those Nurseries and Schools of Wickedness, the Play-houses, places the Devil claimeth as his own, by his own account when he was dispossessed of one, he entred into there, saying, What had she to do on my Ground;
as to frequent and plead for those Nurseries and Schools of Wickedness, the Play-houses, places the devil claimeth as his own, by his own account when he was dispossessed of one, he entered into there, saying, What had she to do on my Ground;
There are other more inward faults to be amended, which I must leave to your own Consciences; as decays in Grace; loss of your first Love; formalities in Duties;
There Are other more inward Faults to be amended, which I must leave to your own Consciences; as decays in Grace; loss of your First Love; formalities in Duties;
5. If God be forced by your growing worse to renew his Controversie, your Calamities will be heavier than what you have yet endured, if not your utter Ruin;
5. If God be forced by your growing Worse to renew his Controversy, your Calamities will be Heavier than what you have yet endured, if not your utter Ruin;
your Sins will be aggravated hereafter by the fore Judgments you have felt, the loud warnings you have met with, the strange Deliverances you have found,
your Sins will be aggravated hereafter by the before Judgments you have felt, the loud Warnings you have met with, the strange Deliverances you have found,
and be sure these aggravations will be found in the weight of those strokes whereby God will testifie against them, Is. 63. 9, 10. God's Rebukes do rise still higher;
and be sure these aggravations will be found in the weight of those Strokes whereby God will testify against them, Is. 63. 9, 10. God's Rebukes do rise still higher;
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Amos. 4. Bethink you then how oft God hath Smitten and Saved Ireland; and how desolate he hath made the Churches of France, Hungary, Bohemia, Alsatia and the Palatinate; they were oft Smitten, oft Delivered,
Amos. 4. Bethink you then how oft God hath Smitten and Saved Ireland; and how desolate he hath made the Churches of France, Hungary, Bohemia, Alsatia and the Palatinate; they were oft Smitten, oft Delivered,
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and do we hold our Mercies by a firmer Charter then they did? Have we past under less methods of Amendment than they? Hath God waited longer on them than you? Is God's Honour more concerned in our Ruin than in theirs? Will not your Sins cry as loud in God's Ears? are not the men God employed to Correct them, the Popish Enemies to God's Cause as well as ours? And were there not some Faithful Godly Praying Protestants in those places as well as among us? Oh then, what can allay your Fears or uphold your Hopes, that you the Protestants of Ireland may think to Sin on and prosper,
and do we hold our mercies by a firmer Charter then they did? Have we passed under less methods of Amendment than they? Hath God waited longer on them than you? Is God's Honour more concerned in our Ruin than in theirs? Will not your Sins cry as loud in God's Ears? Are not the men God employed to Correct them, the Popish Enemies to God's Cause as well as ours? And were there not Some Faithful Godly Praying Protestants in those places as well as among us? O then, what can allay your Fears or uphold your Hope's, that you the Protestants of Ireland may think to since on and prosper,
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Reformation must be your Safe-guard, or you delude your selves, and will but dream your selves out of the Gospel, the Plenty and the Peace you do now enjoy:
Reformation must be your Safeguard, or you delude your selves, and will but dream your selves out of the Gospel, the Plenty and the Peace you do now enjoy:
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I will by the Grace of Christ faithfully search what needs Amendment, and Reform to the utmost of my Conviction, whatever I find amiss in my self and Family;
I will by the Grace of christ faithfully search what needs Amendment, and Reform to the utmost of my Conviction, whatever I find amiss in my self and Family;
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Yea I will Contend with the Wicked, and do my utmost to restrain their Sins, that at least they may not cry so loud as to make the Nation Desolate. FINIS.
Yea I will Contend with the Wicked, and do my utmost to restrain their Sins, that At least they may not cry so loud as to make the nation Desolate. FINIS.
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