The possibility, expediency, and necessity of divine revelation a sermon preached at St. Martins in the Fields, Jan. 7. 1694/5 : at the beginning of the lecture for the ensuing year, founded by the honourable Robert Boyle, Esquire / by John Williams ...
HEB. I. 1, 2. God who at sundry times, and in divers manners, spake in time past unto the Fathers by the Prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son.
HEBREW. I. 1, 2. God who At sundry times, and in diverse manners, spoke in time passed unto the Father's by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son.
and that there is such a desire of Immortality placed in Mankind, as would make the Flower and Choicest part of the Visible Creation, the most Miserable,
and that there is such a desire of Immortality placed in Mankind, as would make the Flower and Choicest part of the Visible Creation, the most Miserable,
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And therefore a Philosopher that sets himself to enquire into the Mysteries of Nature, and to observe the Curiosity, Order and Beauty of its Fabrick, may, in Reason be supposed to be more confirmed in the Belief of a God,
And Therefore a Philosopher that sets himself to inquire into the Mysteres of Nature, and to observe the Curiosity, Order and Beauty of its Fabric, may, in Reason be supposed to be more confirmed in the Belief of a God,
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But after all, so much is the Subject above our reach, and so dark and intricate are all our Reasonings upon it, that the Sagest Philosopher, in the conclusion, is left as unsatisfied as the meanest Peasant;
But After all, so much is the Subject above our reach, and so dark and intricate Are all our Reasonings upon it, that the Sagest Philosopher, in the conclusion, is left as unsatisfied as the Meanest Peasant;
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God who at sundry times, and in divers manners, spake in time past by the Prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son. In which Words we have,
God who At sundry times, and in diverse manners, spoke in time passed by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son. In which Words we have,
1. A Description given of Revelation, it's God's speaking to the Fathers, &c. that is, it is God's delivering his Mind to Mankind by Persons chosen for that purpose,
1. A Description given of Revelation, it's God's speaking to the Father's, etc. that is, it is God's delivering his Mind to Mankind by Persons chosen for that purpose,
and such clear and undoubted evidences of it throughout the Universe; but supposes and asserts it, In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth: &c.
and such clear and undoubted evidences of it throughout the Universe; but supposes and asserts it, In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth: etc.
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So after such manifest proofs of the Divine Authority of both the Prophetical and Evangelical Revelation, the Apostle would not so much as suppose any doubt in the minds of those he wrote to;
So After such manifest proofs of the Divine authority of both the Prophetical and Evangelical Revelation, the Apostle would not so much as suppose any doubt in the minds of those he wrote to;
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but begins his Epistle, with a certain Majesty becoming an Inspired Author, God who at sundry times, &c. 3. The Order observed in delivering that Revelation, it was at sundry times, and in divers manners.
but begins his Epistle, with a certain Majesty becoming an Inspired Author, God who At sundry times, etc. 3. The Order observed in delivering that Revelation, it was At sundry times, and in diverse manners.
At sundry times, NONLATINALPHABET, or in several parts; which may refer either to the several Ages and Periods, viz. The Patriarchal, Mosaical, and Prophetical;
At sundry times,, or in several parts; which may refer either to the several Ages and Periods, viz. The Patriarchal, Mosaical, and Prophetical;
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and at sundry times, delivered in time past to the Prophets, was at once intirely and perfectly Revealed by the Son of God, whom he hath appointed heir of all things.
and At sundry times, Delivered in time passed to the prophets, was At once entirely and perfectly Revealed by the Son of God, whom he hath appointed heir of all things.
I shall shew the Perfection of the Gospel-Revelation, and that there is not to be any other Revelation till the End cometh when our Lord shall be revealed from heaven, and shall deliver up the kingdom to the Father.
I shall show the Perfection of the Gospel revelation, and that there is not to be any other Revelation till the End comes when our Lord shall be revealed from heaven, and shall deliver up the Kingdom to the Father.
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And when it's applied to a Religious use, it's God's making known Himself, or his Will, to Mankind, over and above what he has made known by the Light of Nature and Reason.
And when it's applied to a Religious use, it's God's making known Himself, or his Will, to Mankind, over and above what he has made known by the Light of Nature and Reason.
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of this kind is the Knowledge of God by the Effects of a Divine Power and Wisdom in the world (as has been shewed) of which the Apostle treats, Rom. 1. 20. The invisible things of him, from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made,
of this kind is the Knowledge of God by the Effects of a Divine Power and Wisdom in the world (as has been showed) of which the Apostle treats, Rom. 1. 20. The invisible things of him, from the creation of the world Are clearly seen, being understood by the things that Are made,
so the Apostle describes the Mystery of it, Ephes. 3. 9, 10. Which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, — to the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places, might be known by the Church the manifold Wisdom of God. So 1 Pet. 1. 12.
so the Apostle describes the Mystery of it, Ephesians 3. 9, 10. Which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, — to the intent that now unto the principalities and Powers in heavenly places, might be known by the Church the manifold Wisdom of God. So 1 Pet. 1. 12.
of this the Apostle gives an instance, 2 Tim. 1. 10. when he saith our Saviour brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel, NONLATINALPHABET, making it as evident as the Light;
of this the Apostle gives an instance, 2 Tim. 1. 10. when he Says our Saviour brought life and immortality to Light through the Gospel,, making it as evident as the Light;
2. I shall shew the Possibility of a Revelation, and that Almighty God, if he so pleases, can so Reveal himself to the Creature, that the Creature shall certainly and evidently know that the Revelation comes from God.
2. I shall show the Possibility of a Revelation, and that Almighty God, if he so Pleases, can so Reveal himself to the Creature, that the Creature shall Certainly and evidently know that the Revelation comes from God.
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and I shall therefore briefly touch upon it, tha• I may proceed to the Third, which I principally intend to make the Subject of this present Discourse.
and I shall Therefore briefly touch upon it, tha• I may proceed to the Third, which I principally intend to make the Subject of this present Discourse.
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and by the use and direction of certain Organical Powers, signify their Intentions, Desires, and Commands? And why may not the Creator Reveal his Will to the Creature,
and by the use and direction of certain Organical Powers, signify their Intentions, Desires, and Commands? And why may not the Creator Reveal his Will to the Creature,
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(2.) Why should this be questioned, when we may be certain Evidences know that a person is sent from God? And then certainly the person that produces such Evidences as are to the satisfaction of others, may himself be satisfied of the truth of his own Commission,
(2.) Why should this be questioned, when we may be certain Evidences know that a person is sent from God? And then Certainly the person that produces such Evidences as Are to the satisfaction of Others, may himself be satisfied of the truth of his own Commission,
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The former, that others may be satisfied concerning a Mission from God, is evident from such things declared, which none but God could Reveal, as Prophecies;
The former, that Others may be satisfied Concerning a Mission from God, is evident from such things declared, which none but God could Reveal, as Prophecies;
and such things done, which none but God, in man, could do, as Miracles. Where these are, they are as evident Proofs of a Revelation and Mission from God,
and such things done, which none but God, in man, could do, as Miracles. Where these Are, they Are as evident Proofs of a Revelation and Mission from God,
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And when such things are discovered, which none but an Omniscient Being could discover, and such things done, which none but an Almighty Power could do;
And when such things Are discovered, which none but an Omniscient Being could discover, and such things done, which none but an Almighty Power could do;
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when he both Created it, and is thoroughly acquainted with all the secret springs of Motion, all the tendencies and inclinations, all the thoughts and desires of it,
when he both Created it, and is thoroughly acquainted with all the secret springs of Motion, all the tendencies and inclinations, all the thoughts and Desires of it,
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and as to the manner, it's in a way suitable to his Faculties, and is therefore call'd here, God's speaking to the Prophets, which is so as the other may understand.
and as to the manner, it's in a Way suitable to his Faculties, and is Therefore called Here, God's speaking to the prophets, which is so as the other may understand.
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and consequently where Almighty God takes that course for the Information of Mankind, it shews that there is some deficiency or corruption that calls for it,
and consequently where Almighty God Takes that course for the Information of Mankind, it shows that there is Some deficiency or corruption that calls for it,
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and the world he was at once brought into, without some further kind of Information, instead of a pleasure he might have taken in viewing the glorious Fabrick of the Heavens,
and the world he was At once brought into, without Some further kind of Information, instead of a pleasure he might have taken in viewing the glorious Fabric of the Heavens,
For in so wide a Scene as was before him, Where must he begin, or where could he hope to end? How divided must he be in his own Mind? What a cold and dry Speculation would it have been,
For in so wide a Scene as was before him, Where must he begin, or where could he hope to end? How divided must he be in his own Mind? What a cold and dry Speculation would it have been,
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For how could he suppose such warm, soft, and tender Flesh, those firm and well compacted Joynts, those radiant and sparkling Eyes (which he had as other living Creatures) that moveable and limber,
For how could he suppose such warm, soft, and tender Flesh, those firm and well compacted Joints, those radiant and sparkling Eyes (which he had as other living Creatures) that movable and limber,
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nor could he possibly, of himself at that instant, conceive that there was an inward Immaterial Spirit that was vitally United to a Gross and Material Body, that was the Principle of all,
nor could he possibly, of himself At that instant, conceive that there was an inward Immaterial Spirit that was vitally United to a Gross and Material Body, that was the Principle of all,
When a heavy Stupidness began to seize himself, and he was forced to submit to the power of it, he knew not but it was to end that Life, which was that day began,
When a heavy Stupidness began to seize himself, and he was forced to submit to the power of it, he knew not but it was to end that Life, which was that day began,
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and that he that was alone, should have a present power and faculty of Elocution and forming of Words for the Conversation he was to have with the Help designed for him;
and that he that was alone, should have a present power and faculty of Elocution and forming of Words for the Conversation he was to have with the Help designed for him;
so it was requisite that he should have some immediate Inspiration, to inform him of what was necessary for him to know as to God, himself, and the World;
so it was requisite that he should have Some immediate Inspiration, to inform him of what was necessary for him to know as to God, himself, and the World;
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or whether there would, in those Circumstances, have been any need of a Supernatural Inspiration after the Revelation made to Adam, from whom they might have Infallibly received it;
or whither there would, in those circumstances, have been any need of a Supernatural Inspiration After the Revelation made to Adam, from whom they might have Infallibly received it;
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which like a Dislocation in the Limbs, though fit in themselves for Action, yet being removed out of their Sockets are not capable of discharging their Functions.
which like a Dislocation in the Limbs, though fit in themselves for Actium, yet being removed out of their Sockets Are not capable of discharging their Functions.
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To fortify him against the power of his insolent and triumphant Adversary, and to aid him under his contracted disability, for preventing his Discouragement:
To fortify him against the power of his insolent and triumphant Adversary, and to aid him under his contracted disability, for preventing his Discouragement:
and Instructed him in his gracious design to restore him to Favour, and in the method he would observe for that purpose, inwhat he saith to the Serpent, Gen. 3. 15. I will put enmity between thee and the woman,
and Instructed him in his gracious Design to restore him to Favour, and in the method he would observe for that purpose, inwhat he Says to the Serpent, Gen. 3. 15. I will put enmity between thee and the woman,
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NONLATINALPHABET, from the beginning, so Acts 3. 21. This was the case of Adam, and the exigence he would have been in, without this immediate and comfortable Revelation.
, from the beginning, so Acts 3. 21. This was the case of Adam, and the exigence he would have been in, without this immediate and comfortable Revelation.
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And the Condition of his Posterity would have been worse than his, without a Revelation; had this Revelation died with this their Progenitor, and not have been transmitted to them.
And the Condition of his Posterity would have been Worse than his, without a Revelation; had this Revelation died with this their Progenitor, and not have been transmitted to them.
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As if we consider Adam in a bare State of Nature (without any Supernatural provision) he had this advantage above his Posterity, that being Created in a full Age, he was free from all prepossessions of Sense or Education;
As if we Consider Adam in a bore State of Nature (without any Supernatural provision) he had this advantage above his Posterity, that being Created in a full Age, he was free from all prepossessions of Sense or Education;
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But his Posterity growing up from their Infancy among sensible Objects, from thence would (in a meer course of Nature) have received all their Information;
But his Posterity growing up from their Infancy among sensible Objects, from thence would (in a mere course of Nature) have received all their Information;
Vice, like a deluge, broke in upon the world, so that every imagination of the thoughts of their hearts (generally speaking) was only evil continually, Gen. 6. 5.
Vice, like a deluge, broke in upon the world, so that every imagination of the thoughts of their hearts (generally speaking) was only evil continually, Gen. 6. 5.
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And if now when there was a Revelation, and a Revelation seconded by the Authority of such Eminent Persons, the World so soon grew Corrupted, What would it not have been,
And if now when there was a Revelation, and a Revelation seconded by the authority of such Eminent Persons, the World so soon grew Corrupted, What would it not have been,
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but upon the opposition made to St. Paul, immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness, that he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.
but upon the opposition made to Saint Paul, immediately there fell on him a missed and a darkness, that he went about seeking Some to led him by the hand.
Too close a Representation of the condition of Mankind in that Degenerate State, who because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God — but became vain in their imaginations;
Too close a Representation of the condition of Mankind in that Degenerate State, who Because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God — but became vain in their Imaginations;
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their foolish heart was darkned, Rom. 1. 21. Of which darkness and confusion in matters of the greatest importance, the World, the Commonalty as well as the Philosophical part of Mankind, was sensible,
their foolish heart was darkened, Rom. 1. 21. Of which darkness and confusion in matters of the greatest importance, the World, the Commonalty as well as the Philosophical part of Mankind, was sensible,
and of the necessity of a Revelation, or somewhat beyond Nature, Reason and Argumentation, to remove these difficulties, to inform them of what they could not otherwise know,
and of the necessity of a Revelation, or somewhat beyond Nature, Reason and Argumentation, to remove these difficulties, to inform them of what they could not otherwise know,
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1. They universally complained of the loss they were at, and of the insufficiency of all their Maxims and Principles, of all their Enquiries and Speculations, to give them any tolerable satisfaction;
1. They universally complained of the loss they were At, and of the insufficiency of all their Maxims and Principles, of all their Enquiries and Speculations, to give them any tolerable satisfaction;
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So that to gain Authority to his Laws, and to keep the People Quiet and Orderly, Numa Pompilius did then (as Mahomet of latter years) pretend he had all by Revelation from the Nymph Egeria. And of such Authority was this pretence, that as Tully saith, There was nothing so absurd which was not maintained by some of the Philosophers;
So that to gain authority to his Laws, and to keep the People Quiet and Orderly, Numa Pompilius did then (as Mahomet of latter Years) pretend he had all by Revelation from the Nymph Egeria. And of such authority was this pretence, that as Tully Says, There was nothing so absurd which was not maintained by Some of the Philosophers;
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Now of what authority must that be, which should over-rule the Laws of Nature, and so infatuate Mankind, that they should not be able to espy the Imposture? And what could thus impose upon them,
Now of what Authority must that be, which should overrule the Laws of Nature, and so infatuate Mankind, that they should not be able to espy the Imposture? And what could thus impose upon them,
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if they were not sensible of the imperfect state they were in, and the need they stood in of some higher Principle and, greater Light to direct them, than that of Nature?
if they were not sensible of the imperfect state they were in, and the need they stood in of Some higher Principle and, greater Light to Direct them, than that of Nature?
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3. There was no Nation without a Revelation, that is, without some pretence to it, and which they generally vouched for their Rites and Religious Observances;
3. There was no nation without a Revelation, that is, without Some pretence to it, and which they generally vouched for their Rites and Religious Observances;
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from whence it was that there was scarcely a People of any note in the more Civilized parts of the World that had not their Sibyls, such as were accounted to be the mouth of their God;
from whence it was that there was scarcely a People of any note in the more Civilized parts of the World that had not their Sibyls, such as were accounted to be the Mouth of their God;
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If there be no Revelation, we are still in our sins, and have no Sanctuary against the accusation of our own embittered Consciences, the fears of our own guilty Minds,
If there be no Revelation, we Are still in our Sins, and have no Sanctuary against the accusation of our own embittered Consciences, the fears of our own guilty Minds,
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than the distraction of the former, and leave it to my own reason to rectify the manifest mistakes in it, rather than have my hovering Reason to be my constant affliction under the want of Revelation.
than the distraction of the former, and leave it to my own reason to rectify the manifest mistakes in it, rather than have my hovering Reason to be my constant affliction under the want of Revelation.
and which, like the Book of Nature, the more it's viewed and consulted, the more do the lively Characters of a Divine Hand and Wisdom appear in the Composure.
and which, like the Book of Nature, the more it's viewed and consulted, the more do the lively Characters of a Divine Hand and Wisdom appear in the Composure.
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Such as are sufficient to direct us in every point of our Duty, to inform us in every necessary Truth, to establish our Hearts in every condition of Life, to enable us to encounter all the difficulties of it with Resolution,
Such as Are sufficient to Direct us in every point of our Duty, to inform us in every necessary Truth, to establish our Hearts in every condition of Life, to enable us to encounter all the difficulties of it with Resolution,
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because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, Rom. 2. 21. How shall we escape if we neglect so great Salvation? which at the first was spoken by the Lord,
Because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, Rom. 2. 21. How shall we escape if we neglect so great Salvation? which At the First was spoken by the Lord,
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What remains then, but since the Grace of God, in the Revelation of the Gospel, hath appeared unto all men, that we be thereby taught to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts,
What remains then, but since the Grace of God, in the Revelation of the Gospel, hath appeared unto all men, that we be thereby taught to deny ungodliness and worldly Lustiest,
