A sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, and aldermen of the city of London, at the Guild-hall chappel, October 12. 1679 by John Williams ...
A SERMON ON EPHES. iv. 16. From whom the whole body fitly joyned together, and compacted by that which every joynt supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body,
A SERMON ON EPHESIANS. iv. 16. From whom the Whole body fitly joined together, and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body,
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and that he may come upon them with the greater advantage, doth make use of several Arguments to inforce it, v. 4, 5, 6. taken from the state they are in,
and that he may come upon them with the greater advantage, does make use of several Arguments to enforce it, v. 4, 5, 6. taken from the state they Are in,
that there is one Body of which they are members, one Spirit by which they are quickned, one Hope of Eternal Life by which they are excited, one Lord whom they profess to obey, one Faith and Form of belief that they imbrace, one Baptism by which they are initiated into the Church,
that there is one Body of which they Are members, one Spirit by which they Are quickened, one Hope of Eternal Life by which they Are excited, one Lord whom they profess to obey, one Faith and From of belief that they embrace, one Baptism by which they Are initiated into the Church,
And whereas it may be thought that the variety of Gifts and Officers in the Church should minister to contention, he adds, that however they may be abused,
And whereas it may be Thought that the variety of Gifts and Officers in the Church should minister to contention, he adds, that however they may be abused,
and the persons in those circumstances may happen to pervert them, yet as they were primarily intended by Christ the dispenser and disposer of all for the order, the safety,
and the Persons in those Circumstances may happen to pervert them, yet as they were primarily intended by christ the dispenser and disposer of all for the order, the safety,
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and the Edification of the Church, so they do make much for it, v. 11, 12, 13, 14. For it is from him that the whole body fitly joyned together and compacted, &c. maketh increase of the body, &c.
and the Edification of the Church, so they do make much for it, v. 11, 12, 13, 14. For it is from him that the Whole body fitly joined together and compacted, etc. makes increase of the body, etc.
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In which words there is a comparison implyed betwixt the Natural body, and the Christian Church, called the body of Christ, v. 12. that as the Natural body doth consist of several parts,
In which words there is a comparison employed betwixt the Natural body, and the Christian Church, called the body of christ, v. 12. that as the Natural body does consist of several parts,
and those parts have a dependence upon the head, and are so fitly compacted and united among themselves, that there is a distribution of nourishment to all of them according to their measure and capacity:
and those parts have a dependence upon the head, and Are so fitly compacted and united among themselves, that there is a distribution of nourishment to all of them according to their measure and capacity:
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So there is in the Church (1.) a Supream power in Christ the Head, (2.) a due subordination of the several parts to the Head, (3.) a strict relation betwixt these several parts to the Head and to each other, (4.) a derivation of all necessary supply from the Head;
So there is in the Church (1.) a Supreme power in christ the Head, (2.) a due subordination of the several parts to the Head, (3.) a strict Relation betwixt these several parts to the Head and to each other, (4.) a derivation of all necessary supply from the Head;
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and from each communicated to the other according to their measure, proportion and relation. All that I shall at present take notice of from hence, is,
and from each communicated to the other according to their measure, proportion and Relation. All that I shall At present take notice of from hence, is,
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1. The firmness of the union that is to be amongst Christians, they are joyned and compacted together; not only as they are at large members of the Catholick Church, called here the whole Body; but also as they are more strictly combined, according to the places of their residence, in particular Societies and Churches;
1. The firmness of the Union that is to be among Christians, they Are joined and compacted together; not only as they Are At large members of the Catholic Church, called Here the Whole Body; but also as they Are more strictly combined, according to the places of their residence, in particular Societies and Churches;
This I take to be signified in this verse, (1) in the phrase NONLATINALPHABET, every joynt, which I conceive hath respect to the Officers of the Church,
This I take to be signified in this verse, (1) in the phrase, every joint, which I conceive hath respect to the Officers of the Church,
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or ordinary, as Pastors and Teachers, v. 11. which the Apostle saith, v. 12. were NONLATINALPHABET, for the perfecting and compacting of the Saints, and upon whom the gifts did primarily descend for the edifying of the body of Christ, v. 12. These are as Ligaments and Joynts to the body, that do move, strengthen, preserve,
or ordinary, as Pastors and Teachers, v. 11. which the Apostle Says, v. 12. were, for the perfecting and compacting of the Saints, and upon whom the Gifts did primarily descend for the edifying of the body of christ, v. 12. These Are as Ligaments and Joints to the body, that do move, strengthen, preserve,
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and secure it, (2.) It's further signified in the phrase NONLATINALPHABET, every part, by which I conceive is to be understood, with respect to the limbs of a Natural body, the particular Churches which Christians according to their convenience of abode and affairs were cast and distributed into.
and secure it, (2.) It's further signified in the phrase, every part, by which I conceive is to be understood, with respect to the limbs of a Natural body, the particular Churches which Christians according to their convenience of Abided and affairs were cast and distributed into.
And this I the rather think, because I find particular Christians called often in Scripture NONLATINALPHABET members of Christ, 1 Cor. xii. 26, 27. But this word NONLATINALPHABET, part, is never so applied to any particular person;
And this I the rather think, Because I find particular Christians called often in Scripture members of christ, 1 Cor. xii. 26, 27. But this word, part, is never so applied to any particular person;
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as, Acts xxiii. 6. one part were Jews, &c. And this may further be presumed from what the Apostle saith, Chap. ii. 19, 20. where after he had spoken of the Catholick Church, of which all Christians are fellow-Citizens, he proceeds to their particular union as a Christian Church in that place, v. 22. In whom ye also are built together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
as, Acts xxiii. 6. one part were jews, etc. And this may further be presumed from what the Apostle Says, Chap. ii. 19, 20. where After he had spoken of the Catholic Church, of which all Christians Are fellow-Citizens, he proceeds to their particular Union as a Christian Church in that place, v. 22. In whom you also Are built together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
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When I speak of the great security of the Church, the respect which it hath therein primarily to God the great Patron of it, is to be supposed, who can and will protect it against the most formidable powers which may threaten and invade it:
When I speak of the great security of the Church, the respect which it hath therein primarily to God the great Patron of it, is to be supposed, who can and will Pact it against the most formidable Powers which may threaten and invade it:
Without this there cannot be a Church, i.e. without Laws and Officers for direction; without having the work of those Officers set forth and described;
Without this there cannot be a Church, i.e. without Laws and Officers for direction; without having the work of those Officers Set forth and described;
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and it's for the security and advantage of particular Churches to draw into more general Combinations, that so they may upon all Emergencies receive mutual advice and assistance.
and it's for the security and advantage of particular Churches to draw into more general Combinations, that so they may upon all Emergencies receive mutual Advice and assistance.
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as it happened in New England. And from hence it is that the Quakers themselves how much soever they pretend to be against all Forms, are fallen into such a kind of Order,
as it happened in New England. And from hence it is that the Quakers themselves how much soever they pretend to be against all Forms, Are fallen into such a kind of Order,
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No man can deny, but if the Nation was all in one way, and the people all of one mind in matters of Religion, it would be as much for our Peace and mutual Satisfaction, our Welfare and Security,
No man can deny, but if the nation was all in one Way, and the people all of one mind in matters of Religion, it would be as much for our Peace and mutual Satisfaction, our Welfare and Security,
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It's he that hath the power of calling Councils, arbitrating Differences, passing Decrees, granting Dispensations, issuing out Indulgences, making Expositions,
It's he that hath the power of calling Councils, arbitrating Differences, passing Decrees, granting Dispensations, issuing out Indulgences, making Expositions,
and of bringing all things to a certainty and determination in their Church. It's he whom all the Bishops and Priests amongst them do swear particular obedience to,
and of bringing all things to a certainty and determination in their Church. It's he whom all the Bishops and Priests among them do swear particular Obedience to,
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and which they hold so Sacred and Inviolable, that it shall cancel all Obligations to, and defend them against all Impositions of any Secular Prince whatsoever.
and which they hold so Sacred and Inviolable, that it shall cancel all Obligations to, and defend them against all Impositions of any Secular Prince whatsoever.
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and by their vast numbers spread through the Christian World, and the intire dependence which they have upon him, he hath both an opportunity of gaining Intelligence,
and by their vast numbers spread through the Christian World, and the entire dependence which they have upon him, he hath both an opportunity of gaining Intelligence,
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and of obtaining ordinarily what he designs with greater facility and success than any Prince by his Ambassadors, Agents and Correspondents whatsoever.
and of obtaining ordinarily what he designs with greater facility and success than any Prince by his ambassadors, Agents and Correspondents whatsoever.
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For these are the constant Emissaries of the Church, and by whose Generals residing at Rome all Orders that may be for the Common Good, are immediately dispersed,
For these Are the constant Emissaries of the Church, and by whose Generals residing At Room all Order that may be for the Common Good, Are immediately dispersed,
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and so Religiously received, that whereever these persons are sent they immediately go, whatever they are commanded they out of hand do, which they do with the greater resolution bend themselves to,
and so Religiously received, that wherever these Persons Are sent they immediately go, whatever they Are commanded they out of hand do, which they do with the greater resolution bend themselves to,
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And these that are chosen out for that purpose, being persons of inquisitive and active tempers, capable of looking into affairs, considering circumstances,
And these that Are chosen out for that purpose, being Persons of inquisitive and active tempers, capable of looking into affairs, considering Circumstances,
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and finding out the interests, designs and inclinations of others, and supplied with all things that may be necessary for such an undertaking, have a great advantage over any people that are without such Instruments. (2.) There are besides great preferments and hopes of gaining them, to whet their Industry and encourage their endeavours:
and finding out the interests, designs and inclinations of Others, and supplied with all things that may be necessary for such an undertaking, have a great advantage over any people that Are without such Instruments. (2.) There Are beside great preferments and hope's of gaining them, to whet their Industry and encourage their endeavours:
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for those of all kinds that Church doth abound in, and flows with that wealth gathered from First Fruits, Tenths, Appeals, Dispensations, Pardons, Jubilees, Pilgrimages and other innumerable ways of advantage,
for those of all Kinds that Church does abound in, and flows with that wealth gathered from First Fruits, Tenths, Appeals, Dispensations, Pardons, Jubilees, Pilgrimages and other innumerable ways of advantage,
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yet They seem to be One to others, and are really so in what makes for their own advantage and security. (4.) They have a great power over the Laity in the interests they make among them for the reasons abovesaid;
yet They seem to be One to Others, and Are really so in what makes for their own advantage and security. (4.) They have a great power over the Laity in the interests they make among them for the Reasons abovesaid;
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Lastly, there are such permissions and allowances in their Church, that for the service and good of it men may shape their course as they please, take up any Garb,
Lastly, there Are such permissions and allowances in their Church, that for the service and good of it men may shape their course as they please, take up any Garb,
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For had we no Form at all, or were there different petty Forms without submission to one as Supream, there would, it's likely, be as many Factions as Forms,
For had we no From At all, or were there different Petty Forms without submission to one as Supreme, there would, it's likely, be as many Factions as Forms,
and those so furiously contending with each other, that the very approach of the Enemy would hardly be able to curb the violence with wch each would bear upon the other:
and those so furiously contending with each other, that the very approach of the Enemy would hardly be able to curb the violence with which each would bear upon the other:
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The Adversary would have an opportunity of sowing dissensions, of widning differences, and of infecting the multitude with such Principles as should make them a fit prey,
The Adversary would have an opportunity of sowing dissensions, of widning differences, and of infecting the multitude with such Principles as should make them a fit prey,
2. I shall consider what that Constitution is that may best preserve a Church, and a Church whose welfare is maligned by such an Adversary as I have before described.
2. I shall Consider what that Constitution is that may best preserve a Church, and a Church whose welfare is maligned by such an Adversary as I have before described.
1. That Constitution which is agreeable to Scripture, and the practice of the Primitive and Universal Church, is most likely to maintain it self against all opposition.
1. That Constitution which is agreeable to Scripture, and the practice of the Primitive and Universal Church, is most likely to maintain it self against all opposition.
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If we see an Enemy bending all his force against a particular place, and passing by others with all hast and diligence imaginable seeks to surprize it by Stratagem,
If we see an Enemy bending all his force against a particular place, and passing by Others with all haste and diligence imaginable seeks to surprise it by Stratagem,
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For without these advantages of training them up in the ways of Knowledg and Experience, those to whom the care of the Church is committed would rather ruin than preserve it, rather betray than rescue it, by their weakness or their ignorance.
For without these advantages of training them up in the ways of Knowledge and Experience, those to whom the care of the Church is committed would rather ruin than preserve it, rather betray than rescue it, by their weakness or their ignorance.
yet what from their poverty, and their ignorance (which follows from the former.) The Supremacy of the Pope is now there in very many parts their avowed principle.
yet what from their poverty, and their ignorance (which follows from the former.) The Supremacy of the Pope is now there in very many parts their avowed principle.
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For it's freely declared otherwise, as particularly in the Commination to be used the first day of Lent. It is sufficient that the Constitution is in the whole agreeable to those Characters.
For it's freely declared otherwise, as particularly in the Commination to be used the First day of Lent. It is sufficient that the Constitution is in the Whole agreeable to those Characters.
Fourthly, I say that the present Constitution amongst us, best sutes those Characters, and as it's in it self the best Constitution that I know of upon the face of the Earth,
Fourthly, I say that the present Constitution among us, best suits those Characters, and as it's in it self the best Constitution that I know of upon the face of the Earth,
Her Government in the substance and essential parts of it, is, what was unanimously and universally the Government in the Church, according to the most ancient and authentick Records that we have in Being.
Her Government in the substance and essential parts of it, is, what was unanimously and universally the Government in the Church, according to the most ancient and authentic Records that we have in Being.
neither owning the former, nor suffering their people to be present at the latter. For as long as Episcopacy doth not acknowledge the Pope 's Supremacy;
neither owning the former, nor suffering their people to be present At the latter. For as long as Episcopacy does not acknowledge the Pope is Supremacy;
This of ours is not only an established, but also a very regular Constitution, and bears in it so great a Conformity to the ancient order of the Church, that there is none in the world which they so much try their skill and their practices upon.
This of ours is not only an established, but also a very regular Constitution, and bears in it so great a Conformity to the ancient order of the Church, that there is none in the world which they so much try their skill and their practices upon.
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And therefore whereas they let the writings of other Parties amongst us, lye by with such a kind of contempt, that I remember not above Two that for this Twenty years they have vouchsafed to take notice of,
And Therefore whereas they let the writings of other Parties among us, lie by with such a kind of contempt, that I Remember not above Two that for this Twenty Years they have vouchsafed to take notice of,
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for having a dependance upon, and giving themselves over to a blind obedience to a Foreign power, viz. the Pope, there were always Jealousies of each other,
for having a dependence upon, and giving themselves over to a blind Obedience to a Foreign power, viz. the Pope, there were always Jealousies of each other,
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as in the time of King Henry the I. by Anselm, and in the time of Henry the II. by Becket Arch-bishops of Canterbury. But now the Supremacy being setled upon the King,
as in the time of King Henry the I by Anselm, and in the time of Henry the II by Becket Archbishop's of Canterbury. But now the Supremacy being settled upon the King,
4. Our present constitution doth best sute the temper of the Nation, and which the greatest part even of Dissenters would choose to dwell under, rather than another.
4. Our present constitution does best suit the temper of the nation, and which the greatest part even of Dissenters would choose to dwell under, rather than Another.
But if we should come to enquire into the inclinations of those that pass under that name, I dare be confident that there are very few of them (if any) that are satisfied with the frame that is laid down,
But if we should come to inquire into the inclinations of those that pass under that name, I Dare be confident that there Are very few of them (if any) that Are satisfied with the frame that is laid down,
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or if they are, it is that at which the people are generally prejudiced and which the rest of Dissenters do unanimously complain of, and protest against:
or if they Are, it is that At which the people Are generally prejudiced and which the rest of Dissenters do unanimously complain of, and protest against:
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and who are presumed from some good grounds to be in a state of grace, and that must oblige themselves by a particular Covenant at their first admission.
and who Are presumed from Some good grounds to be in a state of grace, and that must oblige themselves by a particular Covenant At their First admission.
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For whatever other Constitution is uppermost will have more adversaries than ours, as it will have, besides the other dissenters, the present Church and the members of it to be against it, who are more in number than any other party,
For whatever other Constitution is uppermost will have more Adversaries than ours, as it will have, beside the other dissenters, the present Church and the members of it to be against it, who Are more in number than any other party,
and over whom, were it not for our divisions at home, which take up the thoughts of those that are the Guardians of it, we should have had such advantage,
and over whom, were it not for our divisions At home, which take up the thoughts of those that Are the Guardians of it, we should have had such advantage,
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It was that which was water'd with the Blood of the Reformers, and hath for above this Hundred Years been still upheld by the unwearied endeavours of those that were in place amongst us.
It was that which was watered with the Blood of the Reformers, and hath for above this Hundred years been still upheld by the unwearied endeavours of those that were in place among us.
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and after they are admitted to it, in Livings, and Dignities; by which means the Clergy may be in a capacity to furnish themselves with Books, and all necessary accomplishments.
and After they Are admitted to it, in Livings, and Dignities; by which means the Clergy may be in a capacity to furnish themselves with Books, and all necessary accomplishments.
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8. Our constitution hath the good opinion of impartial persons, such as Learned Protestants abroad, many of whom it hath courteously received, cherished and maintained.
8. Our constitution hath the good opinion of impartial Persons, such as Learned Protestants abroad, many of whom it hath courteously received, cherished and maintained.
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But I would fain know what is hereby intended, whether such would bring us to confusion or settlement? If the former, I hope all good Protestants of what Perswasion soever, will look upon them as their mortal Enemies;
But I would fain know what is hereby intended, whither such would bring us to confusion or settlement? If the former, I hope all good Protestants of what Persuasion soever, will look upon them as their Mortal Enemies;
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For whatever they may pretend, they are far from the temper and spirit of the Gospel, where we are told, 1 Cor. 14. 33. that God is not the Author of confusion,
For whatever they may pretend, they Are Far from the temper and Spirit of the Gospel, where we Are told, 1 Cor. 14. 33. that God is not the Author of confusion,
If they are come to any issue, and are provided of a constitution to set up, Are they secure that this project of theirs shall without delay be taken into consideration,
If they Are come to any issue, and Are provided of a constitution to Set up, are they secure that this project of theirs shall without Delay be taken into consideration,
or the nature and parts of that Government, which they would substitute in the room of what they now quarrel at? Can they secure us, that the frame which they have laid will be better than that which they seek to overthrow,
or the nature and parts of that Government, which they would substitute in the room of what they now quarrel At? Can they secure us, that the frame which they have laid will be better than that which they seek to overthrow,
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and that upon Experience, and in the current of as many Years it shall not prove as faulty as what falls under their present censure? Can they secure us, that their Model will take,
and that upon Experience, and in the current of as many years it shall not prove as faulty as what falls under their present censure? Can they secure us, that their Model will take,
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They are ready to say, as Tyrus of Jerusalem, Ezek, 26. 2. Aha she is broken, that was the gates of the People, she is turned unto me, I shall be replenished now she is laid wast:
They Are ready to say, as Tyre of Jerusalem, Ezekiel, 26. 2. Aha she is broken, that was the gates of the People, she is turned unto me, I shall be replenished now she is laid waste:
If we had nothing but a Worldly interest to move us, if that were the Compass we steer by, (as some do basely insinuate) if there were nothing of duty in the Contention, we might be as quiet as others,
If we had nothing but a Worldly Interest to move us, if that were the Compass we steer by, (as Some do basely insinuate) if there were nothing of duty in the Contention, we might be as quiet as Others,
But when notwithstanding all our Industry and Care, all our Pains and Hazard we shall be Papists, there can no security be given that any are not such,
But when notwithstanding all our Industry and Care, all our Pains and Hazard we shall be Papists, there can no security be given that any Are not such,
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But when the Government it self is assaulted, and things are come to this pass, that any one that will not strike in with them in all points shall be a Papist,
But when the Government it self is assaulted, and things Are come to this pass, that any one that will not strike in with them in all points shall be a Papist,
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and what not, when a Man must not speak for the Church of England, but he must be hoysing up Sails for the Church of Rome, it's time to refel such a Calumny, and to expose the Design.
and what not, when a Man must not speak for the Church of England, but he must be hoisting up Sails for the Church of Rome, it's time to refel such a Calumny, and to expose the Design.
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It's high time then for all sober Persons to look about them, and rather to think of what is fit and necessary to be done for our common safety, than for a private satisfaction.
It's high time then for all Sobrium Persons to look about them, and rather to think of what is fit and necessary to be done for our Common safety, than for a private satisfaction.
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It would be an happy time to find the Nation of the temper that it was generally in, in the time of Queen Elizabeth, to have all conspiring and serving God in the same way.
It would be an happy time to find the nation of the temper that it was generally in, in the time of Queen Elizabeth, to have all conspiring and serving God in the same Way.
Hereby our dissenting Brethren will give satisfaction to the Government they live under, they will shew that they are Christians and Protestants indeed.
Hereby our dissenting Brothers will give satisfaction to the Government they live under, they will show that they Are Christians and Protestants indeed.
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when the whole Body fitly joyned together, and compacted by that which every Joynt supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the Body,
when the Whole Body fitly joined together, and compacted by that which every Joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the Body,
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and because it cannot continue in Safety without thy Succour, Preserve it evermore by thy Help and Goodness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS.
and Because it cannot continue in Safety without thy Succour, Preserve it evermore by thy Help and goodness, through jesus christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS.
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