THE words are part of a Parable, in which our Saviour Christ sets forth to us the different Methods of God's Providence in his dispensations to Mankind, with relation to the Happiness of this life, and of the Other. That however he may here seem to scatter his Blessings at all adventures, upon the Good and Bad indifferently,
THE words Are part of a Parable, in which our Saviour christ sets forth to us the different Methods of God's Providence in his dispensations to Mankind, with Relation to the Happiness of this life, and of the Other. That however he may Here seem to scatter his Blessings At all adventures, upon the Good and Bad indifferently,
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Son, Remember, that Thou in thy life-time receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus, evil things: but now, He is comforted, and Thou art tormented.
Son, remember, that Thou in thy lifetime Received thy good things, and likewise Lazarus, evil things: but now, He is comforted, and Thou art tormented.
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It has been one of the oldest Complaints that we any-where meet with against the Providence of God in his managing the Affairs of this lower World, That He so often permits the greatest Sinners to be very easie and prosperous; whilst better men are forced many times to encounter with all the difficulties and discouragements, not only of a poor and despicable Fortune,
It has been one of the oldest Complaints that we anywhere meet with against the Providence of God in his managing the Affairs of this lower World, That He so often permits the greatest Sinners to be very easy and prosperous; while better men Are forced many times to encounter with all the difficulties and discouragements, not only of a poor and despicable Fortune,
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If we look back into the state of the World before our Saviour; even then when it pleased God to make temporal blessings the encouragement to Obedience; yet we shall find nevertheless the best Men very frequently both wondring at,
If we look back into the state of the World before our Saviour; even then when it pleased God to make temporal blessings the encouragement to obedience; yet we shall find nevertheless the best Men very frequently both wondering At,
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and complaining of the inequality of this procedure. Truly, says Holy David, Psal. lxxiii. 1. God is good unto Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart:
and complaining of the inequality of this procedure. Truly, Says Holy David, Psalm lxxiii. 1. God is good unto Israel, even to such as Are of a clean heart:
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And Job himself, thô so patient in his own sufferings, yet could not forbear to expostulate with God, about the flourishing condition of Evil Men; Job xxi. 7. Wherefore do the wicked live, become old,
And Job himself, though so patient in his own sufferings, yet could not forbear to expostulate with God, about the flourishing condition of Evil Men; Job xxi. 7. Wherefore do the wicked live, become old,
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And as the Heathens themselves sometimes observed, therefore raised them up to a height of fortune extraordinary, that their Fall might be the greater, and more remarkable.
And as the heathens themselves sometime observed, Therefore raised them up to a height of fortune extraordinary, that their Fallen might be the greater, and more remarkable.
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He gives this as the reason, why we should not be troubled at the prosperity which wicked Men seem sometimes to enjoy. Fret not thy self because of Evil-doers,
He gives this as the reason, why we should not be troubled At the Prosperity which wicked Men seem sometime to enjoy. Fret not thy self Because of Evildoers,
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They saw but little of a future state, and of that Eternal Retribution God will hereafter make of Rewards and Punishments, to every one according to his works: And therefore they sought out that punishment for Sinners in this World, which they could not so certainly assign to them in the other.
They saw but little of a future state, and of that Eternal Retribution God will hereafter make of Rewards and Punishments, to every one according to his works: And Therefore they sought out that punishment for Sinners in this World, which they could not so Certainly assign to them in the other.
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For it having pleased God to set before them the promises of this present life, as the rewards of their Obedience; and by the threatnings of troubles and disappointments, of losses and afflictions now to be undergone, to affright them from sin:
For it having pleased God to Set before them the promises of this present life, as the rewards of their obedience; and by the threatenings of Troubles and disappointments, of losses and afflictions now to be undergone, to affright them from since:
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It was but natural for them to be surprised, when contrary to all this, they saw wicked men in great Prosperity; And to conclude according to what both the Law of God, and the Methods of his Dispensations, and their own Experience led them to do, that their happiness should not be of any long continuance; but,
It was but natural for them to be surprised, when contrary to all this, they saw wicked men in great Prosperity; And to conclude according to what both the Law of God, and the Methods of his Dispensations, and their own Experience led them to do, that their happiness should not be of any long Continuance; but,
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and vindicates both the Justice and Goodness of God Almighty. Whilst drawing aside the vail which hung before their eyes, it gives us a clear prospect of a state of things, beyond the narrow bounds of this present World. A State where all these seeming Irregularities shall be set to rights:
and vindicates both the justice and goodness of God Almighty. While drawing aside the Vail which hung before their eyes, it gives us a clear prospect of a state of things, beyond the narrow bounds of this present World. A State where all these seeming Irregularities shall be Set to rights:
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Where the Sinner shall be divested of all his present happiness; And the Greatness, the Riches, the Pleasures he now enjoys, expire into the sad result of that Sarcastick Concession, which Solomon once made to the wicked in his days;
Where the Sinner shall be divested of all his present happiness; And the Greatness, the Riches, the Pleasures he now enjoys, expire into the sad result of that Sarcastic Concession, which Solomon once made to the wicked in his days;
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It not only sets before us the different state of the poor despised Lazarus, and the rich Voluptuary, in the other world; thô that had been sufficient to justifie the Providence of God, both for all the Good which the One had received,
It not only sets before us the different state of the poor despised Lazarus, and the rich Voluptuary, in the other world; though that had been sufficient to justify the Providence of God, both for all the Good which the One had received,
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and for all the Evil which the Other had suffer'd here on Earth: But seems in great measure to represent to us their several conditions in this Life, as the very Ground and Reason of their different Portions in the other.
and for all the Evil which the Other had suffered Here on Earth: But seems in great measure to represent to us their several conditions in this Life, as the very Ground and Reason of their different Portions in the other.
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He does not tell him of the Abuse he had made of his Riches, in employing them only upon his Pride and Sensuality. He reproaches him not with his Uncharitableness, that could let this poor man lie and perish at his Gate, and not take so much notice as his very Dogs did of him. No;
He does not tell him of the Abuse he had made of his Riches, in employing them only upon his Pride and Sensuality. He Reproaches him not with his Uncharitableness, that could let this poor man lie and perish At his Gate, and not take so much notice as his very Dogs did of him. No;
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have Instances at this time before my eyes, that I am perswaded, would be sufficient to confute the uncharitableness of such a Conclusion: Yet thus much I may take leave to observe from it;
have Instances At this time before my eyes, that I am persuaded, would be sufficient to confute the uncharitableness of such a Conclusion: Yet thus much I may take leave to observe from it;
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That such Persons as these, shall of all others the most hardly be saved. And therefore that we ought to be so far from censuring God's Providence for dispensing so large a share of these Blessings to them,
That such Persons as these, shall of all Others the most hardly be saved. And Therefore that we ought to be so Far from censuring God's Providence for dispensing so large a share of these Blessings to them,
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It was a severe Censure which our Saviour once pass'd upon the Riches, and I fear I may extend it to all other the like advantages, to the Honours, the Power, the Pleasures of this world;
It was a severe Censure which our Saviour once passed upon the Riches, and I Fear I may extend it to all other the like advantages, to the Honours, the Power, the Pleasures of this world;
I am sensible that I am now speaking to Persons of a more than ordinary Fortune and Character in the World. And I know how much harder it will be, without great care,
I am sensible that I am now speaking to Persons of a more than ordinary Fortune and Character in the World. And I know how much harder it will be, without great care,
for such to be saved, than for those of an Inferiour degree: And therefore how necessary it is, that they should be fully convinced and persuaded of it.
for such to be saved, than for those of an Inferior degree: And Therefore how necessary it is, that they should be Fully convinced and persuaded of it.
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It is the Honour of Great and Generons minds to be brave and daring. The difficulties that would affright others, serve only to animate and encourage them the more to overcome them.
It is the Honour of Great and Generous minds to be brave and daring. The difficulties that would affright Others, serve only to animate and encourage them the more to overcome them.
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so shall his Grace be dispenced to them in a greater and more plentiful Degree. So that if they benot wanting to themselves, he will not fail to assist their Endeavours:
so shall his Grace be dispensed to them in a greater and more plentiful Degree. So that if they Benot wanting to themselves, he will not fail to assist their Endeavours:
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Whilst instead of ministring to their Piety, and so encreasing their Reward, they serve rather to expose them the more to danger; and in the consequence thereof, become oftentimes the greatest Occasion of their Eternal Destruction.
While instead of ministering to their Piety, and so increasing their Reward, they serve rather to expose them the more to danger; and in the consequence thereof, become oftentimes the greatest Occasion of their Eternal Destruction.
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And if these very things which thus encrease their duty, are also at the same time apt to prove the greatest Lets and Hindrances to them in the performance of it;
And if these very things which thus increase their duty, Are also At the same time apt to prove the greatest Lets and Hindrances to them in the performance of it;
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'Tis then a plain case, that their condition must be more dangerous than that of ordinary Christians, who neither lie under such Engagements, nor are exposed to such Temptations.
It's then a plain case, that their condition must be more dangerous than that of ordinary Christians, who neither lie under such Engagements, nor Are exposed to such Temptations.
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And 1st. That those to whom God has given these Advantages above other men, do thereby become engaged to a more strict and careful discharge of their duty than others.
And 1st. That those to whom God has given these Advantages above other men, do thereby become engaged to a more strict and careful discharge of their duty than Others.
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For proof whereof I shall need go no farther than that great Evangelical Rule of our Blessed Saviour, Luke xii. 48. That unto whomsoever much is given, of him much shall be required;
For proof whereof I shall need go no farther than that great Evangelical Rule of our Blessed Saviour, Lycia xii. 48. That unto whomsoever much is given, of him much shall be required;
He was speaking in the Verse before, of the Difference which God would make in his exactions hereafter, according to the different degrees of mens Knowledg and Capacities now.
He was speaking in the Verse before, of the Difference which God would make in his exactions hereafter, according to the different Degrees of men's Knowledge and Capacities now.
1. And the First Advantage that I shall mention is that of Time: And which however I fear at present but little regarded by many of us, is yet without question not only a very valuable thing in it self,
1. And the First Advantage that I shall mention is that of Time: And which however I Fear At present but little regarded by many of us, is yet without question not only a very valuable thing in it self,
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And when I consider the great business a Christian has to do in this World, What Duties to fulfil? What Lusts and Passions to overcome? How many Difficulties and Temptations to encounter with? And then think,
And when I Consider the great business a Christian has to do in this World, What Duties to fulfil? What Lustiest and Passion to overcome? How many Difficulties and Temptations to encounter with? And then think,
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How short our Life at the best is? What Accidents may arrive to throw us the next moment into the Grave? How much of our time the Necessities of our Nature deprive us of? How much more is stollen from us by the unavoidable Obligations which the Business and Conversation, and too often the Ceremonies and Impertinence of the World lay upon us? To say nothing now of our very Vanities and Sins; Which yet I fear in all of us have their share,
How short our Life At the best is? What Accidents may arrive to throw us the next moment into the Grave? How much of our time the Necessities of our Nature deprive us of? How much more is stolen from us by the unavoidable Obligations which the Business and Conversation, and too often the Ceremonies and Impertinence of the World lay upon us? To say nothing now of our very Vanities and Sins; Which yet I Fear in all of us have their share,
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And for the Opportunity which such Persons hereby have the better to improve their Piety, and pay a more constant and regular Attendance upon the Offices of Religion; it is so very evident, that I shall not need to say any thing in proof of it.
And for the Opportunity which such Persons hereby have the better to improve their Piety, and pay a more constant and regular Attendance upon the Offices of Religion; it is so very evident, that I shall not need to say any thing in proof of it.
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Which being forced to converse so much with the Affairs of this World, become thereby not a little indisposed to entertain themselves with the Joys and Blessings of the other;
Which being forced to converse so much with the Affairs of this World, become thereby not a little indisposed to entertain themselves with the Joys and Blessings of the other;
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They are infinitely more at liberty, as well as exceedingly more engaged to lift up their Minds and Desires to Heaven, and to bless that God who has so highly favour'd them above the rest of Mankind; and to spend that time in the more excellent pursuits of the Glories of their future state, which they have no need to do in a solicitous care for the support of their present condition.
They Are infinitely more At liberty, as well as exceedingly more engaged to lift up their Minds and Desires to Heaven, and to bless that God who has so highly favoured them above the rest of Mankind; and to spend that time in the more excellent pursuits of the Glories of their future state, which they have no need to do in a solicitous care for the support of their present condition.
For such Persons as these have not only more Time, & so a greater Opportunity, as well as higher Engagements to serve God, and work out their Salvation, than the ordinary sort of Christians; but they have moreover better Capacities, and larger Abilities to do Good, than other Men. For,
For such Persons as these have not only more Time, & so a greater Opportunity, as well as higher Engagements to serve God, and work out their Salvation, than the ordinary sort of Christians; but they have moreover better Capacities, and larger Abilities to do Good, than other Men. For,
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Or that it pleases God, to their greater Opportunities of serving him in all other respects, to give a better and more excellent Capacity too, to these than to other Men:
Or that it Pleases God, to their greater Opportunities of serving him in all other respects, to give a better and more excellent Capacity too, to these than to other Men:
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But this is plain, that something there is in the very Temper and Disposition of those of a higher Rank, more generous and excellent than what we ordinarily meet with in those Below them.
But this is plain, that something there is in the very Temper and Disposition of those of a higher Rank, more generous and excellent than what we ordinarily meet with in those Below them.
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Their Thoughts are more elevated, their Desires more noble, their Reason more improv'd; And by standing upon a higher Ground, they see further than commonly Others do, whose very Hearts and Minds are many times as mean and groveling as their Fortunes and their Employments.
Their Thoughts Are more elevated, their Desires more noble, their Reason more improved; And by standing upon a higher Ground, they see further than commonly Others do, whose very Hearts and Minds Are many times as mean and groveling as their Fortune's and their Employments.
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It cannot be doubted but as this must needs put a very great difference in all other respects between those of a Higher Quality, and the common Crowd of Mankind; so does it at the same time exceedingly better fit them for the Service of God, and for more high and extraordinary Attainments in the ways of Piety and Religion.
It cannot be doubted but as this must needs put a very great difference in all other respects between those of a Higher Quality, and the Common Crowd of Mankind; so does it At the same time exceedingly better fit them for the Service of God, and for more high and extraordinary Attainments in the ways of Piety and Religion.
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It is indeed very sad to reflect how small a Sense too many of the Meaner sort of the World seem to have of Religion. And one would almost wonder how persons bred up in a Church where the Gospel of Christ is so duly and plainly preach'd to them;
It is indeed very sad to reflect how small a Sense too many of the Meaner sort of the World seem to have of Religion. And one would almost wonder how Persons bred up in a Church where the Gospel of christ is so duly and plainly preached to them;
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should nevertheless so many of them remain as ignorant of the first principles of their Religion, as if they had never enjoyed any of these opportunities of being instructed in it.
should nevertheless so many of them remain as ignorant of the First principles of their Religion, as if they had never enjoyed any of these opportunities of being instructed in it.
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That neither their Parts nor their Education enable them, nor will the necessary affairs of their Lives permit them to have so distinct and thorough a knowledge of the Mysteries of the Gospel; Of the Love of God, and the Merits and Satisfaction of our Redeemer; Of the Terrors of the final judgment; And what the glories or miseries of another World import;
That neither their Parts nor their Education enable them, nor will the necessary affairs of their Lives permit them to have so distinct and thorough a knowledge of the Mysteres of the Gospel; Of the Love of God, and the Merits and Satisfaction of our Redeemer; Of the Terrors of the final judgement; And what the Glories or misery's of Another World import;
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That improve every Opportunity, suffer no Occasion to slip them that they can possibly steal from their present employments, to encrease their knowledge, and to exercise their piety. How much more ought those to whom God has given so many more and better opportunities to do this;
That improve every Opportunity, suffer no Occasion to slip them that they can possibly steal from their present employments, to increase their knowledge, and to exercise their piety. How much more ought those to whom God has given so many more and better opportunities to do this;
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Whose Souls are more raised, Whose Understandings more enlarged, Who know the Mysteries of Christ's Kingdom, What promises God has made to assist our piety, and What blessings he has prepared for ever to reward it, to be in an extraordinary manner careful of themselves:
Whose Souls Are more raised, Whose Understandings more enlarged, Who know the Mysteres of Christ's Kingdom, What promises God has made to assist our piety, and What blessings he has prepared for ever to reward it, to be in an extraordinary manner careful of themselves:
but what is yet more, they have in many respects, a greater Ability too of Doing Good, and of promoting the Interests of Piety and Religion. And that especially upon these Three Accounts,
but what is yet more, they have in many respects, a greater Ability too of Doing Good, and of promoting the Interests of Piety and Religion. And that especially upon these Three Accounts,
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( 1st ) If we consider them as Persons of larger Fortunes, and more plentiful Estates, than other Men; How many Advantages will this one thing minister unto them for the better advancing the Service of God, and the Interests of Christianity? What influence will this give them not only over their own Houses,
(1st) If we Consider them as Persons of larger Fortune's, and more plentiful Estates, than other Men; How many Advantages will this one thing minister unto them for the better advancing the Service of God, and the Interests of Christianity? What influence will this give them not only over their own Houses,
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but ought in duty to lay out in the Exercise of that most excellent Vertue of Charity and Beneficence; and than which I know not whether there be any more acceptable to God, or more advantageous to our Eternal Salvation. And though there is scarce any state so mean as to be utterly exempt from all discharge of it;
but ought in duty to lay out in the Exercise of that most excellent Virtue of Charity and Beneficence; and than which I know not whither there be any more acceptable to God, or more advantageous to our Eternal Salvation. And though there is scarce any state so mean as to be utterly exempt from all discharge of it;
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whom we are to look upon as the chief Stewards of Heaven, and dispensers of its blessings to the poor and needy. And therefore S. Paul, though he recommends a Christian Charity to all,
whom we Are to look upon as the chief Stewards of Heaven, and dispensers of its blessings to the poor and needy. And Therefore S. Paul, though he recommends a Christian Charity to all,
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ready to distribute, willing to communicate; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
ready to distribute, willing to communicate; laying up in store for themselves a good Foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on Eternal life.
For the next instance, ( 2dly, ) that of Power and Authority: I shall not need to say what a mighty Advantage this also gives to such persons of doing more than ordinary Good, by obliging Others to become so.
For the next instance, (2dly,) that of Power and authority: I shall not need to say what a mighty Advantage this also gives to such Persons of doing more than ordinary Good, by obliging Others to become so.
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And indeed I cannot tell whether there be any more truly beneficial; but sure I am, a more noble and worthy Use there cannot be made of any Power or Authority we may have committed to us,
And indeed I cannot tell whither there be any more truly beneficial; but sure I am, a more noble and worthy Use there cannot be made of any Power or authority we may have committed to us,
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And how those to whom God has given so glorious an Advantage as this of serving him, in a more than Ordinary manner, will be able to excuse themselves at the last day, if they do not especially employ it to this best of Ends, I must confess I do not see:
And how those to whom God has given so glorious an Advantage as this of serving him, in a more than Ordinary manner, will be able to excuse themselves At the last day, if they do not especially employ it to this best of Ends, I must confess I do not see:
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Nor can I perswade my self, that a private Piety is all God will exact of such persons, in whose power it was in some measure to have reformed the Age; and if not to have made it Good, yet at least to have kept it from being openly and scandalously wicked.
Nor can I persuade my self, that a private Piety is all God will exact of such Persons, in whose power it was in Some measure to have reformed the Age; and if not to have made it Good, yet At least to have kept it from being openly and scandalously wicked.
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Should those whom we are now speaking of have no such Advantages as these, in point either of Riches or Authority; which nevertheless I believe but few of them want:
Should those whom we Are now speaking of have no such Advantages as these, in point either of Riches or authority; which nevertheless I believe but few of them want:
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There is nothing more ordinary in the common practise of the World, than for those of an Inferiour Rank to take their measures from such as are above Them. 'Tis this makes Sin its self become reputable,
There is nothing more ordinary in the Common practice of the World, than for those of an Inferior Rank to take their measures from such as Are above Them. It's this makes since its self become reputable,
when countenanced by the Examples of the Great and Honourable: And the Commands of God, and all the Terrors of Eternity are too weak to prevail against the Power of Vice, when got into Credit and Custome among such persons.
when countenanced by the Examples of the Great and Honourable: And the Commands of God, and all the Terrors of Eternity Are too weak to prevail against the Power of Vice, when god into Credit and Custom among such Persons.
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How much more might we hope to see Piety and Religion revive among us, would the Princes and Nobles of our Israel seriously resolve to set the Example: And make Vertue as necessary to a good Esteem, and Interest, and Reputation with Men,
How much more might we hope to see Piety and Religion revive among us, would the Princes and Nobles of our Israel seriously resolve to Set the Exampl: And make Virtue as necessary to a good Esteem, and Interest, and Reputation with Men,
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And thus have I consider'd very briefly a few of those Advantages which oblige Persons of Great Authority, and Fortune and Quality in the World, to a more strict and careful discharge of their Duty than other men. Let us see,
And thus have I considered very briefly a few of those Advantages which oblige Persons of Great authority, and Fortune and Quality in the World, to a more strict and careful discharge of their Duty than other men. Let us see,
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And whether these very things at the same time that they thus lay a greater Obligation upon such Persons, are not apt, considering the evil Inclinations of corrupt Nature, to be perverted to a quite contrary purpose;
And whither these very things At the same time that they thus lay a greater Obligation upon such Persons, Are not apt, considering the evil Inclinations of corrupt Nature, to be perverted to a quite contrary purpose;
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In speaking to which Point I presume no One will so far misunderstand me, as to think I have any design to make an Apology for the Sins of Great Men, by shewing what extraordinary Dangers and Temptations their very condition often times exposes them to.
In speaking to which Point I presume no One will so Far misunderstand me, as to think I have any Design to make an Apology for the Sins of Great Men, by showing what extraordinary Dangers and Temptations their very condition often times exposes them to.
Yet cannot this be any Excuse for those who by this means suffer themselves to be utterly drawn away from their Duty, and engaged in a Course and Habit of Sin: But on the contrary, will aggravate their Guilt the more; for that knowing their Danger, They nevertheless neglected to look to themselves,
Yet cannot this be any Excuse for those who by this means suffer themselves to be utterly drawn away from their Duty, and engaged in a Course and Habit of since: But on the contrary, will aggravate their Gilded the more; for that knowing their Danger, They nevertheless neglected to look to themselves,
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And 1st, For the first Advantage, that of Time: I have before observed, that this is a Benefit which such persons seem to put the least Value of all upon,
And 1st, For the First Advantage, that of Time: I have before observed, that this is a Benefit which such Persons seem to put the least Valve of all upon,
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though one of the most considerable; and I must now add, that being thus neglected by them, it proves for the most part a Snare and a Temptation to them:
though one of the most considerable; and I must now add, that being thus neglected by them, it Proves for the most part a Snare and a Temptation to them:
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he wants indeed the Opportunity of paying that constant Attendance which others may do, upon the Solemn Exercises of Piety and Devotion. His Thoughts are taken up with the Affairs of this Present Life,
he Wants indeed the Opportunity of paying that constant Attendance which Others may do, upon the Solemn Exercises of Piety and Devotion. His Thoughts Are taken up with the Affairs of this Present Life,
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And this hinders his Soul from having its Conversation so much in Heaven; whilst his concerns after the things of this lower World renders him very often unable, I had almost said unfit to contemplate the Joys and Glories of the other.
And this hinders his Soul from having its Conversation so much in Heaven; while his concerns After the things of this lower World renders him very often unable, I had almost said unfit to contemplate the Joys and Glories of the other.
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But though he cannot therefore be so active in the more immediate Service of God Almighty, yet he spends his time in serving the Order of his Creation. He is Honest and Innocent; And his Business, though it hinders him from rising so high in Religious Attainments,
But though he cannot Therefore be so active in the more immediate Service of God Almighty, yet he spends his time in serving the Order of his Creation. He is Honest and Innocent; And his Business, though it hinders him from rising so high in Religious Attainments,
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Whilst those who have more Time for the discharge of their Duty, and whose Thoughts and Considerations have no need to be thus employ'd upon an anxious sollicitude after the things of this World, are yet oftentimes far enough from raising them up to those of a better.
While those who have more Time for the discharge of their Duty, and whose Thoughts and Considerations have no need to be thus employed upon an anxious solicitude After the things of this World, Are yet oftentimes Far enough from raising them up to those of a better.
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They are Idle and Lazy: They look upon it to be one part of their Birthright, indeed the great Priviledge and Characteristick of their Condition, to have nothing to do;
They Are Idle and Lazy: They look upon it to be one part of their Birthright, indeed the great Privilege and Characteristic of their Condition, to have nothing to do;
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2. For the Second Benefit, that of Quicker Parts, and a more ingenuous Education; It is indeed an Advantage not so apt to prove a Snare to Men as the other;
2. For the Second Benefit, that of Quicker Parts, and a more ingenuous Education; It is indeed an Advantage not so apt to prove a Snare to Men as the other;
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And the Church has in all Ages had but too many Instances of this kind, to shew how much more capable Men of a brisk Wit, and a Comprehensive Knowledge, are of being eminently Wicked,
And the Church has in all Ages had but too many Instances of this kind, to show how much more capable Men of a brisk Wit, and a Comprehensive Knowledge, Are of being eminently Wicked,
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What is it but this that has given Birth to most of those Satyrs and Pasquils, wherein we find not only the Mysteries of Christianity, but even the Practice of all Religion exposed to scorn and ridicule? I shall not need to send you back to Julian and Porphyry, and the like profess'd Enemies to the Christian Faith for Witnesses of this.
What is it but this that has given Birth to most of those Satyrs and Pasquils, wherein we find not only the Mysteres of Christianity, but even the Practice of all Religion exposed to scorn and ridicule? I shall not need to send you back to Julian and Porphyry, and the like professed Enemies to the Christian Faith for Witnesses of this.
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Our own Age, and even our own Country, has bred up those who at the same time that they have call'd themselves by the sacred Name of Christ, have nevertheless bid defiance to his Gospel; and esteem'd it a piece of Wit and Gallantry to burlesque Scripture, and laugh the greatest Articles of Religion out of Countenance. Who have employ'd their Parts only to find out some new Colours for Scepticism and Infidelity: To free themselves from the Practice of Religion now,
Our own Age, and even our own Country, has bred up those who At the same time that they have called themselves by the sacred Name of christ, have nevertheless bid defiance to his Gospel; and esteemed it a piece of Wit and Gallantry to burlesque Scripture, and laugh the greatest Articles of Religion out of Countenance. Who have employed their Parts only to find out Some new Colours for Scepticism and Infidelity: To free themselves from the Practice of Religion now,
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But shall not God visit for these things? Shall not his Soul be avenged on such Wretches as These? Yes, the time is coming when he shall turn all their Laughter into Mourning,
But shall not God visit for these things? Shall not his Soul be avenged on such Wretches as These? Yes, the time is coming when he shall turn all their Laughter into Mourning,
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And give them a sad and Eternal Conviction how much they were mistaken in their Notions, when they thought Profaneness to be Sense; and to make a mock of Sin and Damnation the only sure and approved Evidence of a Man of Depth and Knowledge: And that when all is done, what Job so long since observed is indeed the very Truth;
And give them a sad and Eternal Conviction how much they were mistaken in their Notions, when they Thought Profaneness to be Sense; and to make a mock of since and Damnation the only sure and approved Evidence of a Man of Depth and Knowledge: And that when all is done, what Job so long since observed is indeed the very Truth;
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which are both infinitely more Easie to be abused, and not at all less able to minister to their greater Guilt, and in the consequence of that, to their more certain destruction.
which Are both infinitely more Easy to be abused, and not At all less able to minister to their greater Gilded, and in the consequence of that, to their more certain destruction.
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That if on the one hand, Riches, and Greatness, and Power, and Advantages that both enable and engage those who have them, to do much more good in their Generation than other Men;
That if on the one hand, Riches, and Greatness, and Power, and Advantages that both enable and engage those who have them, to do much more good in their Generation than other Men;
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Son, remember, That thou in thy Life time receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus Evil things; But now, He is Comforted and Thou art Tormented.
Son, Remember, That thou in thy Life time Received thy good things, and likewise Lazarus Evil things; But now, He is Comforted and Thou art Tormented.
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And now to conclude this first Point: Is it thus evident, as we have seen, that persons of a greater Quality and higher Station in the world, do lie under much greater Obligations,
And now to conclude this First Point: Is it thus evident, as we have seen, that Persons of a greater Quality and higher Station in the world, do lie under much greater Obligations,
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and have an higher and more difficult duty to fulfil than other Men? And have we so much Reason to believe, that those very Advantages which encrease their Obligations, are at the same time but too apt to prove their greatest Lets and Hindrances in the fulfilling of them? It must then remain, that either such persons as these must take a great Care of themselves,
and have an higher and more difficult duty to fulfil than other Men? And have we so much Reason to believe, that those very Advantages which increase their Obligations, Are At the same time but too apt to prove their greatest Lets and Hindrances in the fulfilling of them? It must then remain, that either such Persons as these must take a great Care of themselves,
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Ist, That the Consideration of what we have now been discoursing, ought to stir up all such persons as these, to a more than Ordinary Care of their future Happiness.
Is't, That the Consideration of what we have now been discoursing, ought to stir up all such Persons as these, to a more than Ordinary Care of their future Happiness.
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This is a consequence, that if Men believe any thing at all of another Life after this, must be allow'd to be the natural result of what we have now been discoursing.
This is a consequence, that if Men believe any thing At all of Another Life After this, must be allowed to be the natural result of what we have now been discoursing.
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If God expects a more excellent Service from Them than from the Ordinary sort of Christians, and yet they are certainly exposed to more Lets and Hindrances than Others usually are, in the fulfilling of it:
If God expects a more excellent Service from Them than from the Ordinary sort of Christians, and yet they Are Certainly exposed to more Lets and Hindrances than Others usually Are, in the fulfilling of it:
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What then can we conclude but that it will undoubtedly concern them, as they tender their Eternal Welfare, to look very carefully to themselves, that they neither come short in their Duty, nor are carried away by the strength and force of their Temptations.
What then can we conclude but that it will undoubtedly concern them, as they tender their Eternal Welfare, to look very carefully to themselves, that they neither come short in their Duty, nor Are carried away by the strength and force of their Temptations.
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Will not this rather serve to discourage than to heighten their Endeavours after it? And lead them sooner to the Epicure's Conclusion, Let us Eat and Drink,
Will not this rather serve to discourage than to heighten their Endeavours After it? And led them sooner to the Epicure's Conclusion, Let us Eat and Drink,
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It is most certain, that were we to judge of this matter according to the Power of Corrupt Nature, there might be but too much Cause for such persons to give way to these kind of Reflections,
It is most certain, that were we to judge of this matter according to the Power of Corrupt Nature, there might be but too much Cause for such Persons to give Way to these kind of Reflections,
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and look upon their Condition as little better than Desperate. And so much our Saviour Christ himself implies, Mat. xix. 26. With men this is impossible;
and look upon their Condition as little better than Desperate. And so much our Saviour christ himself Implies, Mathew xix. 26. With men this is impossible;
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and the Power of his Holy Spirit is able to do, we might well reckon the Difficulties that arise to hinder the Salvation of a Rich and Great Man to be insuperable.
and the Power of his Holy Spirit is able to do, we might well reckon the Difficulties that arise to hinder the Salvation of a Rich and Great Man to be insuperable.
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2dly, I say, that such Persons as these ought not to be at all discouraged from the prospect of any of these Difficulties, because though their Duty be indeed Greater, and their Temptations more dangerous than other Mens;
2dly, I say, that such Persons as these ought not to be At all discouraged from the prospect of any of these Difficulties, Because though their Duty be indeed Greater, and their Temptations more dangerous than other Mens;
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yet if they do but add their earnest Endeavours, God will give them such a measure of his Grace, as shall be sufficient to enable them to overcome all their Difficulties, and to fulfil the duty that he requires of them.
yet if they do but add their earnest Endeavours, God will give them such a measure of his Grace, as shall be sufficient to enable them to overcome all their Difficulties, and to fulfil the duty that he requires of them.
let them pray fervently, and labour sincerely to discharge their duty, and they shall have a double portion, rather than they shall perish for want of it.
let them pray fervently, and labour sincerely to discharge their duty, and they shall have a double portion, rather than they shall perish for want of it.
God will give them an Assistance suitable to their needs, and their Grace shall be as much greater than that of Ordinary Christians, as their duty and difficulties are Greater than Theirs.
God will give them an Assistance suitable to their needs, and their Grace shall be as much greater than that of Ordinary Christians, as their duty and difficulties Are Greater than Theirs.
For, 3dly, Our Saviour not only assures us, that such persons shall have a measure of Grace proportionable to their needs, though that had been sufficient to remove all grounds of despair from their minds: But to encourage them yet more to a Carefulness in their duty, he has promised, that if they do thus heartily labour to fulfil it, they shall not only have a sufficient assistance from God to support them now,
For, 3dly, Our Saviour not only assures us, that such Persons shall have a measure of Grace proportionable to their needs, though that had been sufficient to remove all grounds of despair from their minds: But to encourage them yet more to a Carefulness in their duty, he has promised, that if they do thus heartily labour to fulfil it, they shall not only have a sufficient assistance from God to support them now,
What shall we have therefore? He not only pronounces a Blessing upon them for their Piety, ver. 28. Verily I say unto you, that ye which have follow'd me in the regeneration,
What shall we have Therefore? He not only pronounces a Blessing upon them for their Piety, ver. 28. Verily I say unto you, that you which have followed me in the regeneration,
But makes a General Promise to all others, that should not suffer any of those things they now have to draw them away from his Service, that they should receive a more exceeding reward for it, ver. 29. And every One that hath forsaken, not only that has actually left them,
But makes a General Promise to all Others, that should not suffer any of those things they now have to draw them away from his Service, that they should receive a more exceeding reward for it, ver. 29. And every One that hath forsaken, not only that has actually left them,
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Every one that hath thus forsaken Houses, or Brethren, or Sisters, or Father, or Mother, or Wife, or Children, or Lands for my Names sake, shall receive an hundred fold, and shall inherit Everlasting Life.
Every one that hath thus forsaken Houses, or Brothers, or Sisters, or Father, or Mother, or Wife, or Children, or Lands for my Names sake, shall receive an hundred fold, and shall inherit Everlasting Life.
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And now when this is the Case; When such persons as these have not only a Promise, that God will endue them with a more plentiful portion of his Spirit than other men,
And now when this is the Case; When such Persons as these have not only a Promise, that God will endue them with a more plentiful portion of his Spirit than other men,
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They shall as much out shine in us in the Firmament of Glory hereafter, as they now exceed us in their Power, and Riches, and in what is yet more valuable, their Ability of doing Good: It must certainly be very much their fault,
They shall as much out shine in us in the Firmament of Glory hereafter, as they now exceed us in their Power, and Riches, and in what is yet more valuable, their Ability of doing Good: It must Certainly be very much their fault,
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and what will doubtless render them exceedingly more inexcusable than Other Men, if they be not in some measure as careful of themselves, and as zealous in their duty as all these excellent Advantages engage them to be;
and what will doubtless render them exceedingly more inexcusable than Other Men, if they be not in Some measure as careful of themselves, and as zealous in their duty as all these excellent Advantages engage them to be;
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But this is not yet all the Use we are to make of these Reflections; Which ought not only to encrease the Piety, and inflame the Zeal of those above us: But at the same time,
But this is not yet all the Use we Are to make of these Reflections; Which ought not only to increase the Piety, and inflame the Zeal of those above us: But At the same time,
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2dly, To teach us, whom it has pleased God to place in a lower, but if we knew our own Happiness, a no less blessed Estate; to be perfectly contented with our Condition,
2dly, To teach us, whom it has pleased God to place in a lower, but if we knew our own Happiness, a no less blessed Estate; to be perfectly contented with our Condition,
and then whatever our portion here may be, if we do but manage our selves as we ought in it, we are sure we shall be exceedingly Happy in the other World:
and then whatever our portion Here may be, if we do but manage our selves as we ought in it, we Are sure we shall be exceedingly Happy in the other World:
Wherefore should we murmur or repine against Gods Providence? As if Eternal Glory were not a sufficient recompence for a little trouble and misery in the pursuit of it.
Wherefore should we murmur or repine against God's Providence? As if Eternal Glory were not a sufficient recompense for a little trouble and misery in the pursuit of it.
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I confess, I am not so great a Sceptick, as to go about to perswade you, that there are not some Advantages in a plentiful portion of the Good things of this present World:
I confess, I am not so great a Sceptic, as to go about to persuade you, that there Are not Some Advantages in a plentiful portion of the Good things of this present World:
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that to him who is accustomed to think, and has a quick and lively apprehension of the Happiness of the other Life, the wants of this will be very supportable.
that to him who is accustomed to think, and has a quick and lively apprehension of the Happiness of the other Life, the Wants of this will be very supportable.
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And while we can lookup to Heaven, and there see the poor Lazarus in Abraham 's bosome, we shall be able to find an Argument not only of Contentedness,
And while we can lookup to Heaven, and there see the poor Lazarus in Abraham is bosom, we shall be able to find an Argument not only of Contentedness,
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And, Oh! that it would please God, we might all so seriously meditate on these things, that whatever our portion now be, we may have a blessed reversion in Heaven; where alone true Happiness is to be expected by us.
And, Oh! that it would please God, we might all so seriously meditate on these things, that whatever our portion now be, we may have a blessed reversion in Heaven; where alone true Happiness is to be expected by us.
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And what will it then avail any of us, that we have been, it may be, Great or Honourable on Earth, if we must be from henceforth Miserable to all Eternity?
And what will it then avail any of us, that we have been, it may be, Great or Honourable on Earth, if we must be from henceforth Miserable to all Eternity?
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How shall we then begin to envy the Blessed Fortune of those men, whom we were wont to despise heretofore? We thought their Condition poor and miserable.
How shall we then begin to envy the Blessed Fortune of those men, whom we were wont to despise heretofore? We Thought their Condition poor and miserable.
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