A sermon preached at the Northampton-shire feast, November 8, 1683 being the first general meeting of such citizens and inhabitants in London, as were born within that county / by John Williams ...
A SERMON Preached at the Northamtonshire FEAST, November 8. 1683. PSALM LXXXVII. 6. The Lord shall count when he writeth up the people, that this Man was born there.
A SERMON Preached At the Northamptonshire FEAST, November 8. 1683. PSALM LXXXVII. 6. The Lord shall count when he Writeth up the people, that this Man was born there.
This is the design of our present meeting, and of reviving that Society (which for about Thirty Years hath been discontinued) that we who are of the same Nation,
This is the Design of our present meeting, and of reviving that Society (which for about Thirty years hath been discontinued) that we who Are of the same nation,
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In the latter it respected the State of the Church under the Gospel (often Prophetically represented under the name of Sion ) when all Nations should be brought into the Communion of it;
In the latter it respected the State of the Church under the Gospel (often Prophetically represented under the name of Sion) when all nations should be brought into the Communion of it;
and Rahab and Babylon shall be among them that know God, Vers. 4. In the former or mystical sence it respected the Church of the Jews, and the prosperous state it should be restored to after the Babylonish Captivity;
and Rahab and Babylon shall be among them that know God, Vers. 4. In the former or mystical sense it respected the Church of the jews, and the prosperous state it should be restored to After the Babylonish Captivity;
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According to which Prophetical Scheme, we may suppose the City and Temple destroyed and ruin'd, the Country wasted and depopulated, the people dispersed and Captivated,
According to which Prophetical Scheme, we may suppose the city and Temple destroyed and ruined, the Country wasted and depopulated, the people dispersed and Captivated,
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This seems to be the subject of this Divine Psalm, written on purpose for the support and encouragement of those that did suffer under that sore and intolerable calamity. And it contains,
This seems to be the Subject of this Divine Psalm, written on purpose for the support and encouragement of those that did suffer under that soar and intolerable calamity. And it contains,
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3. Here is a Duty infer'd from it, that they should therefore praise God for it, vers. 7. As well the Singers as the Players of Instruments, both small and great should joyn and say, All my Springs are in thee, that is, this Peace abroad, this Prosperity at home, doth all proceed from God as the Fountain of it.
3. Here is a Duty inferred from it, that they should Therefore praise God for it, vers. 7. As well the Singers as the Players of Instruments, both small and great should join and say, All my Springs Are in thee, that is, this Peace abroad, this Prosperity At home, does all proceed from God as the Fountain of it.
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1. The Confirmation is, first, that Gods Foundation is in the Holy Mountains, vers. 1. There was his Temple built, the place of his fixed abode. 2 dly. it was the place he above all delighted in, verse 2. The Lord loveth the Gates of Zion, that is Jerusalem, more than all the dwellings of Jacob, therefore its called the City of God, Vers. 3. 3 dly. There were glorious things Prophesyed concerning it,
1. The Confirmation is, First, that God's Foundation is in the Holy Mountains, vers. 1. There was his Temple built, the place of his fixed Abided. 2 dly. it was the place he above all delighted in, verse 2. The Lord loves the Gates of Zion, that is Jerusalem, more than all the dwellings of Jacob, Therefore its called the city of God, Vers. 3. 3 dly. There were glorious things Prophesied Concerning it,
1 st. As to what it should be in the Judgement of their Enemies themselves. Vers. 4. I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to, or rather, among (as our former Translation very well renders it) them that know, or acknowledg me;
1 Saint. As to what it should be in the Judgement of their Enemies themselves. Vers. 4. I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to, or rather, among (as our former translation very well renders it) them that know, or acknowledge me;
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This is otherwise, but somewhat more clearly, expres'd in Zechary, in those days they shall take hold of all Languages of the Nations, of the Skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, we will go with you;
This is otherwise, but somewhat more clearly, expressed in Zechariah, in those days they shall take hold of all Languages of the nations, of the Skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, we will go with you;
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and the highest himself shall Establish her, when as the word NONLATINALPHABET may signify a man of Eminency and Worth, in opposition to NONLATINALPHABET in the former Verse ;
and the highest himself shall Establish her, when as the word may signify a man of Eminency and Worth, in opposition to in the former Verse;
And then the meaning of it is, that Jerusalem and the Nation shall abound with Inhabitants, with men of renown and eminency, that shall be Honourable for Wisdom, Virtue, and Piety.
And then the meaning of it is, that Jerusalem and the nation shall abound with Inhabitants, with men of renown and eminency, that shall be Honourable for Wisdom, Virtue, and Piety.
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1 st. Amongst the natural excellencies of a Place, that which first offers it self to our consideration, is its scituation, by means of which it becomes delightful, fruitful, and secure.
1 Saint. among the natural excellencies of a Place, that which First offers it self to our consideration, is its situation, by means of which it becomes delightful, fruitful, and secure.
For an instance in this, we need look no further than the subject of this Psalm, viz. the Land of Canaan, which was remarkable for the aforesaid advantages,
For an instance in this, we need look no further than the Subject of this Psalm, viz. the Land of Canaan, which was remarkable for the aforesaid advantages,
as it that time was) and so was as temperate in its Air, as convenient to serve the ends of Divine Providence, which was from thence to disperse the knowledg of himself among all Nations.
as it that time was) and so was as temperate in its Air, as convenient to serve the ends of Divine Providence, which was from thence to disperse the knowledge of himself among all nations.
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Pleasant it was in respect of its fertility, of which we have a full and excellent description, Deut. 8.7, &c. and an effectual demonstration of the truth of what is there said of it, a Land wherein thou shalt eat Bread without scarceness, thou shalt not lack any thing in it, when though it extended not much above Two hundred Miles in length,
Pleasant it was in respect of its fertility, of which we have a full and excellent description, Deuteronomy 8.7, etc. and an effectual demonstration of the truth of what is there said of it, a Land wherein thou shalt eat Bred without scarceness, thou shalt not lack any thing in it, when though it extended not much above Two hundred Miles in length,
and Eighty in breadth, could maintain its numerous Inhabitants, of the vastness of which, we may conceive by the computation of Fighting men alone, made in the time of David, which amounted to a Million and three hundred thousand.
and Eighty in breadth, could maintain its numerous Inhabitants, of the vastness of which, we may conceive by the computation of Fighting men alone, made in the time of David, which amounted to a Million and three hundred thousand.
only toward the North, from whence its said to be on the sides of the North, Psal. 48.3, and Isa. 14.1. as it had a freer prospect to that Quarter, and not because Sion was on the North side of Jerusalem, as some Learned men have thought.
only towards the North, from whence its said to be on the sides of the North, Psalm 48.3, and Isaiah 14.1. as it had a freer prospect to that Quarter, and not Because Sion was on the North side of Jerusalem, as Some Learned men have Thought.
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Of this sort is Learning and Knowledge, for which Egyt first (said to be the antient Nursery and Mother of Sciences) and Greece afterwards were highly honoured and commended.
Of this sort is Learning and Knowledge, for which Egypt First (said to be the ancient Nursery and Mother of Sciences) and Greece afterwards were highly honoured and commended.
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and all other advantages, whether natural or acquired, and wanting in that moral accomplishment, that it be faithless and perfidious, insolent and proud, luxurious and effeminate, these Vices prove like Weeds in a fertile Soyl, that overtop the useful Plants that are therein, which make it rather a Wilderness than an Eden, and the people to be like the Cushites, who, in Scripture, are said to be strong and numerous,
and all other advantages, whither natural or acquired, and wanting in that moral accomplishment, that it be faithless and perfidious, insolent and proud, luxurious and effeminate, these Vices prove like Weeds in a fertile Soil, that overtop the useful Plants that Are therein, which make it rather a Wilderness than an Eden, and the people to be like the Cushites, who, in Scripture, Are said to be strong and numerous,
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and then all the Policy and Power of the World cannot secure them, who having cast away their best defence, by their Vices, make themselves first the Triumph of their Enemies scorn,
and then all the Policy and Power of the World cannot secure them, who having cast away their best defence, by their Vices, make themselves First the Triumph of their Enemies scorn,
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But then much more is this true, if we consider the World with respect to Divine Providence, which doth Crown the Vertues and Piety of a People with success and honour (for which reason amongst others, St. Austin saith, the ancient Romans were made Great and Victorious) but doth render Vice and Irreligion miserable and infamous,
But then much more is this true, if we Consider the World with respect to Divine Providence, which does Crown the Virtues and Piety of a People with success and honour (for which reason among Others, Saint Austin Says, the ancient Romans were made Great and Victorious) but does render Vice and Irreligion miserable and infamous,
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3. There are things providential that do ennoble a Place or Country, of this we have an instance before us in the Land of Judea, which God did choose out of the World to be the place of his special residence,
3. There Are things providential that do ennoble a Place or Country, of this we have an instance before us in the Land of Judea, which God did choose out of the World to be the place of his special residence,
As first they had his special Assistance and Protection, by which, they drove out the old Inhabitants (as long as they continued stedfast in their Religion) without any considerable opposition;
As First they had his special Assistance and Protection, by which, they drove out the old Inhabitants (as long as they continued steadfast in their Religion) without any considerable opposition;
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Hence God is said to do all for them, to strengthen the Bars of their Gates, and make peace in their Borders, to break the Arrows of the Bow, the Shield, the Sword, and the Battel :
Hence God is said to do all for them, to strengthen the Bars of their Gates, and make peace in their Borders, to break the Arrows of the Bow, the Shield, the Sword, and the Battle:
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And all the favours and priviledges belonging to that people heretofore are transfer'd upon Christians, who are as the Apostle saith, (applying their Phrases to this purpose) A chosen Generation, a Royal Priesthood, an holy Nation, a peculiar People.
And all the favours and privileges belonging to that people heretofore Are transferred upon Christians, who Are as the Apostle Says, (applying their Phrases to this purpose) A chosen Generation, a Royal Priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar People.
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or a Nation in which that is placed, and the Gospel received, This man was Born there, as it was in those times, with respect to that Nation or City, where God was more especially resident.
or a nation in which that is placed, and the Gospel received, This man was Born there, as it was in those times, with respect to that nation or city, where God was more especially resident.
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and so much is it the honour and the priviledge of a person Born there, where the Word of God is truly taught, the Sacraments rightly and purely Administred,
and so much is it the honour and the privilege of a person Born there, where the Word of God is truly taught, the Sacraments rightly and purely Administered,
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and the Worship solemnly performed, above what it is to be born and Educated in a Church, where Idolatry and Superstition is Embodied into the Worship,
and the Worship solemnly performed, above what it is to be born and Educated in a Church, where Idolatry and Superstition is Embodied into the Worship,
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and what it is that we do enjoy, in the Communion of our Church, which they do want that are born and bred up in the Bosom and Communion of the corrupted and degenerate Church of Rome. This is our honour and priviledge;
and what it is that we do enjoy, in the Communion of our Church, which they do want that Are born and bred up in the Bosom and Communion of the corrupted and degenerate Church of Room. This is our honour and privilege;
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When some of the wisest and best amongst the Heathen, such as Socrates, used to call themselves Citizens of the World, as if they own'd no relation to a particular place, it was only to blame that selfishness too common amongst men, by which they did not care what wrong they did to others, provided they and theirs were secured;
When Some of the Wisest and best among the Heathen, such as Socrates, used to call themselves Citizens of the World, as if they owned no Relation to a particular place, it was only to blame that selfishness too Common among men, by which they did not care what wrong they did to Others, provided they and theirs were secured;
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than he could be supposed to cast of all regard to Antoninus, because he considered himself as a Man. Or however natural inclinations do not stand or fall by the Maxims and Reasonings of Philosophers;
than he could be supposed to cast of all regard to Antoninus, Because he considered himself as a Man. Or however natural inclinations do not stand or fallen by the Maxims and Reasonings of Philosophers;
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When, whatever the Country may be, subject never so much to the extreams of heat and cold (if there be in it things necessary for subsistence) men generally rather chuse the quiet enjoyment of their own,
When, whatever the Country may be, Subject never so much to the extremes of heat and cold (if there be in it things necessary for subsistence) men generally rather choose the quiet enjoyment of their own,
Let it be the Country of the Samoiedes, where for Six Months of the year they have one continued Night ▪ and are shut up in their pitiful Huts half under ground,
Let it be the Country of the Samoiedes, where for Six Months of the year they have one continued Night ▪ and Are shut up in their pitiful Huts half under ground,
Therein verifying that of Seneca, Nemo patriam, quia magna est, amat, sed quia sua. No man loves his Country because its great or noble, but because it is his :
Therein verifying that of Senecca, Nemo Patriam, quia Magna est, amat, sed quia sua. No man loves his Country Because its great or noble, but Because it is his:
A Duty so necessary and obliging, that it hath been thought nothing could be too dear to part with, nothing too difficult to be undertaken for its wellfare and security;
A Duty so necessary and obliging, that it hath been Thought nothing could be too dear to part with, nothing too difficult to be undertaken for its welfare and security;
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to the Land of our Nativity in opposition to what is not, (since we are here assembled only as a small part of the whole) as what is due to any place which we have a relation to by birth and education, whether it be a Nation;
to the Land of our Nativity in opposition to what is not, (since we Are Here assembled only as a small part of the Whole) as what is due to any place which we have a Relation to by birth and education, whither it be a nation;
To all of which there is an Honour due, and which every man doth give, that discharges the duty belonging to his place and station with faithfulness and sincerity;
To all of which there is an Honour due, and which every man does give, that discharges the duty belonging to his place and station with faithfulness and sincerity;
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Other things we may receive from That, as Birth, a temperament of Body, some dispositions of mind, priviledges and immunities, respect derived from Ancestors.
Other things we may receive from That, as Birth, a temperament of Body, Some dispositions of mind, privileges and immunities, respect derived from Ancestors.
being like Themistocles, that when told by a Native of the Island Seriphus (a place so craggy and desolate, that Malefactors were Banished thither) that he had his glory from his Country,
being like Themistocles, that when told by a Native of the Island Seriphus (a place so craggy and desolate, that Malefactors were Banished thither) that he had his glory from his Country,
To be an Hebrew of the Hebrews, a Roman, and a Schollar of the famous Gamaliel, were privileges St. Paul owed to his parentage, his birth-place, and his education;
To be an Hebrew of the Hebrews, a Roman, and a Scholar of the famous Gamaliel, were privileges Saint Paul owed to his parentage, his birthplace, and his education;
but to live in all good conscience before God, to do like an Apostle of Christ, and to labour in that Office more abundantly than all, was an Honour that he brought to Tarsus, to Jerusalem, and was therein more an honour to them than they could be to him.
but to live in all good conscience before God, to do like an Apostle of christ, and to labour in that Office more abundantly than all, was an Honour that he brought to Tarsus, to Jerusalem, and was therein more an honour to them than they could be to him.
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and first of all to learn to be pious and virtuous as to himself, good and useful to others, and in all, to have a conscience void of offence toward God and toward men, and he will deserve well of his Country,
and First of all to Learn to be pious and virtuous as to himself, good and useful to Others, and in all, to have a conscience void of offence towards God and towards men, and he will deserve well of his Country,
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But on the other side, if these be neglected, and Virtue and Piety be the last things taken into consideration, the more honourable their Country is, the more blame-worthy are they that do thus detract from the honour of it,
But on the other side, if these be neglected, and Virtue and Piety be the last things taken into consideration, the more honourable their Country is, the more blameworthy Are they that do thus detract from the honour of it,
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But what a disparagement was it to have it said of the people of the first, that they were false and perfidious? of the second, that the Athenians had excellent Laws, but perverse dispositions? And of the last, that the Cretians were Lyers, & c? Let a Country be like Canaan, the glory of all Lands, and a Land flowing with Milk and Honey ;
But what a disparagement was it to have it said of the people of the First, that they were false and perfidious? of the second, that the Athenians had excellent Laws, but perverse dispositions? And of the last, that the Cretians were Liars, & c? Let a Country be like Canaan, the glory of all Lands, and a Land flowing with Milk and Honey;
Such as do break the Laws of God and Men, by a vicious life, and infamous acts, do disgrace their Nature and their Country, themselves and their relations, do disparage the stock and the place they came from:
Such as do break the Laws of God and Men, by a vicious life, and infamous acts, do disgrace their Nature and their Country, themselves and their relations, do disparage the stock and the place they Come from:
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better be found in the roll of those, that from an obscure place and condition, from a Town that was little among the thousands of Judah, and from the Sheepfold, with David, have advanced themselves by their prudence and diligence, their vertue and piety,
better be found in the roll of those, that from an Obscure place and condition, from a Town that was little among the thousands of Judah, and from the Sheepfold, with David, have advanced themselves by their prudence and diligence, their virtue and piety,
and whatever his Country is, how despicable and base soever, though it be like Istria, which the Venetians were formerly forced to hire persons to live in, he will bring an honour to it,
and whatever his Country is, how despicable and base soever, though it be like Istria, which the Venetians were formerly forced to hire Persons to live in, he will bring an honour to it,
so effectually provides for the security, quiet and comfort of the people, that of no Nation under Heaven may it be better said, that every Man may sit under his Vine and under his figtree.
so effectually provides for the security, quiet and Comfort of the people, that of no nation under Heaven may it be better said, that every Man may fit under his Vine and under his Fig tree.
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If the being born in such a Country, Educated in such a Church, Dwelling in such a Nation, can lay an Obligation upon people and persons, we are the people and persons that are so obliged.
If the being born in such a Country, Educated in such a Church, Dwelling in such a nation, can lay an Obligation upon people and Persons, we Are the people and Persons that Are so obliged.
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What may not then God Almighty, the giver of every good gift, expect from us by way of thankfulness and acknowledgment for such Temporal and Spiritual Mercies? What may not the World expect from us by way of Improvement? What may not the Church of God expect from us in a way of Exemplary Piety and Holiness? What may not our Governours expect from us in our Peaceableness and Loyalty? What may we not expect from one another in Justice, Friendship,
What may not then God Almighty, the giver of every good gift, expect from us by Way of thankfulness and acknowledgment for such Temporal and Spiritual mercies? What may not the World expect from us by Way of Improvement? What may not the Church of God expect from us in a Way of Exemplary Piety and Holiness? What may not our Governors expect from us in our Peaceableness and Loyalty? What may we not expect from one Another in justice, Friendship,
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and Charity? What may we not expect from our selves, and what will not our own Consciences require of us in Duty to God and to others? And what an account for all must we expect to give another day,
and Charity? What may we not expect from our selves, and what will not our own Consciences require of us in Duty to God and to Others? And what an account for all must we expect to give Another day,
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if we are, after all, a Nation void of Counsel, and a People of no Vnderstanding ? And how may we expect to find that verified in the conclusion, therefore he that made, and thus dignifyed them, will not have Mercy on them;
if we Are, After all, a nation void of Counsel, and a People of no Understanding? And how may we expect to find that verified in the conclusion, Therefore he that made, and thus dignified them, will not have Mercy on them;
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yet there are some things in that part of it, which we owe our Birth and much of our Education to, that all of the same Nation enjoy not in common with us.
yet there Are Some things in that part of it, which we owe our Birth and much of our Education to, that all of the same nation enjoy not in Common with us.
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But it is not fit for this place, nor will it answer the honest and good end for which we are now assembled, to make the place of our Birth, the Subject of a Panegyrick.
But it is not fit for this place, nor will it answer the honest and good end for which we Are now assembled, to make the place of our Birth, the Subject of a Panegyric.
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1. We may consider the Situation of Northampton-Shire, which is to the rest of England, as Jerusalem was to Canaan, and Canaan to the rest of the then known World, placed in the middle and heart of it;
1. We may Consider the Situation of Northamptonshire, which is to the rest of England, as Jerusalem was to Canaan, and Canaan to the rest of the then known World, placed in the middle and heart of it;
and to such an advantage, that from one Hill in it there spring three Rivers, viz. Cherwel, Leam, Avon, that discharge themselves into three several Seas, as the Historians do observe.
and to such an advantage, that from one Hill in it there spring three rivers, viz. Cherwel, Leam, Avon, that discharge themselves into three several Seas, as the Historians do observe.
So that as it is with the Rivers of it that arise all within its own Bowels (in which also it resembles Canaan, properly so called) communicating their streams to many Countrys but receiving from none;
So that as it is with the rivers of it that arise all within its own Bowels (in which also it resembles Canaan, properly so called) communicating their streams to many Countries but receiving from none;
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3. We may add to this the variety that is in it (therein like to Canaan ) which doth not a little contribute to the delightsomness of it, being partly for profit, partly for pleasure;
3. We may add to this the variety that is in it (therein like to Canaan) which does not a little contribute to the delightsomness of it, being partly for profit, partly for pleasure;
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the consideration of all which will justify the Character given of it by a Modern Historian (who else from his relation to it, might be thought too favourable) that Northampton-Shire is as an Apple without a Core to be cut, or Rind to pare away.
the consideration of all which will justify the Character given of it by a Modern Historian (who Else from his Relation to it, might be Thought too favourable) that Northamptonshire is as an Apple without a Core to be Cut, or Rind to pare away.
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but the people generally are very industrious, and whose employment being for the most part in Tillage and Pasturage, bring them within the estimate of Aristotle, who saith with respect to those two ways of living, that they are the happiest people that have from their Labour as much as is sufficient for Life,
but the people generally Are very Industria, and whose employment being for the most part in Tillage and Pasturage, bring them within the estimate of Aristotle, who Says with respect to those two ways of living, that they Are the Happiest people that have from their Labour as much as is sufficient for Life,
If we view the Country within, it abounds so in Gentry and Nobility, that the great Geographer of our Nation doth give it this Character, Nobilium villis Excultissima ;
If we view the Country within, it abounds so in Gentry and Nobilt, that the great Geographer of our nation does give it this Character, Noble villis Excultissima;
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Consider we it again, abroad we shall find it, not only to send forth its Colonies (of which this Assembly is an instance) but also there have been many amongst them (as might easily be shewed) that have proved eminent in their Station and Employment, both in Church and State.
Consider we it again, abroad we shall find it, not only to send forth its Colonies (of which this Assembly is an instance) but also there have been many among them (as might Easily be showed) that have proved eminent in their Station and Employment, both in Church and State.
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From all which considerations that thus do transfer an Honour to the place of our Birth, there is (as far as such a Relation can do it) an Honour transfer'd to those that are there Born;
From all which considerations that thus do transfer an Honour to the place of our Birth, there is (as Far as such a Relation can do it) an Honour transferred to those that Are there Born;
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and consequently there is an obligation upon such (as in the process of this Discourse has been shewed) to do somewhat that may tend to the honour of that;
and consequently there is an obligation upon such (as in the process of this Discourse has been showed) to do somewhat that may tend to the honour of that;
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And that you of this Society may be the more encouraged to do what becomes you (who by your appearance here upon this occasion do intend an Honour to your Country) I shall add somewhat to what has been already said in General upon the Argument;
And that you of this Society may be the more encouraged to do what becomes you (who by your appearance Here upon this occasion do intend an Honour to your Country) I shall add somewhat to what has been already said in General upon the Argument;
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and that I may do so with the greater freedom and assurance, shall take my rise from the Tickets sent abroad for our Invitation to this place and solemnity, in which it was declared that this Society was revived for the promoting of Charity.
and that I may do so with the greater freedom and assurance, shall take my rise from the Tickets sent abroad for our Invitation to this place and solemnity, in which it was declared that this Society was revived for the promoting of Charity.
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as there is so little of that excellent Ingredient in such meetings, that (however they may be called) for the want of it, can hardly deserve the name of Societies.
as there is so little of that excellent Ingredient in such meetings, that (however they may be called) for the want of it, can hardly deserve the name of Societies.
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And that I may the more clearly and effectually enlarge upon this Subject, I shall reduce what I have to say, to Union among your selves, Charity towards those that want, and Sobriety in your Entertainments.
And that I may the more clearly and effectually enlarge upon this Subject, I shall reduce what I have to say, to union among your selves, Charity towards those that want, and Sobriety in your Entertainments.
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There is no sadder object to a Christian and peaceable mind, to one that knows how much love and Good-will, Meekness and Patience are the Duties and the Ornament, the Priviledge and Blessing of our Religion,
There is no sadder Object to a Christian and peaceable mind, to one that knows how much love and Goodwill, Meekness and Patience Are the Duties and the Ornament, the Privilege and Blessing of our Religion,
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than the divisions that are at present amongst us in this Nation, not only Ephraim and Manasseth against Judah, but Judah against Judah, there being scarcely (as its said) a County, Town,
than the divisions that Are At present among us in this nation, not only Ephraim and Manasseh against Judah, but Judah against Judah, there being scarcely (as its said) a County, Town,
A sad prognostick or fore-runner at present, and if not timely prevented, a necessary cause of Ruin and Destruction, according to that observation of our Blessed Saviour, Every Kingdom divided against it self, is brought to desolation;
A sad prognostic or forerunner At present, and if not timely prevented, a necessary cause of Ruin and Destruction, according to that observation of our Blessed Saviour, Every Kingdom divided against it self, is brought to desolation;
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for by mutual conspiracies against each other, and endeavours to weaken and destroy our selves, we shall like Cato prevent the Arms of our Adversaries, and dye by our own.
for by mutual conspiracies against each other, and endeavours to weaken and destroy our selves, we shall like Cato prevent the Arms of our Adversaries, and die by our own.
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and meet by joynt consent upon so generous and Christian a design of Charity, will take all due care to prevent and banish from amongst you all such evil principles of Faction and Turbulency,
and meet by joint consent upon so generous and Christian a Design of Charity, will take all due care to prevent and banish from among you all such evil principles of Faction and Turbulency,
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And therefore since there is nothing, perhaps, that doth more cherish and keep up our differences than new invented names (which I shall not so far honour as to mention in this Holy Place and Service) by which those that were really no otherwise distinguished are too often distinguished,
And Therefore since there is nothing, perhaps, that does more cherish and keep up our differences than new invented names (which I shall not so Far honour as to mention in this Holy Place and Service) by which those that were really no otherwise distinguished Are too often distinguished,
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when all of the same Religion were known by the one name of Christians; and the Church of God all the World over being purged from bad principles, Superstition,
when all of the same Religion were known by the one name of Christians; and the Church of God all the World over being purged from bad principles, Superstition,
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and Idolatry, truly so called, (which at present distinguish and divide the Church of Rome from the Church of England, and from other Reformed Churches) and from all Schism,
and Idolatry, truly so called, (which At present distinguish and divide the Church of Room from the Church of England, and from other Reformed Churches) and from all Schism,
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and Faction that divide us amongst our selves, we may come to be one Fold and Flock, under the one Shepherd and Bishop of our Souls, the Blessed Jesus, Joh. 10.16. 1 Pet. 2.25.
and Faction that divide us among our selves, we may come to be one Fold and Flock, under the one Shepherd and Bishop of our Souls, the Blessed jesus, John 10.16. 1 Pet. 2.25.
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But though this is a State of things that we may rather desire than expect, and is not to be brought about without the wonderful Providence of Almighty God;
But though this is a State of things that we may rather desire than expect, and is not to be brought about without the wondered Providence of Almighty God;
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yet let us next to our Prayers, that this Kingdom of God may come, use our endeavour to make up the differences that are amongst us an effectual obstruction thereunto.
yet let us next to our Prayers, that this Kingdom of God may come, use our endeavour to make up the differences that Are among us an effectual obstruction thereunto.
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and all the Art and Medicines the Chyrurgions could use, stop'd not the Flux of Blood that Issued from the Orifice of the Wound, they took another way,
and all the Art and Medicines the Chirurgeons could use, stopped not the Flux of Blood that Issued from the Orifice of the Wound, they took Another Way,
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And when we see that all the means and prescriptions used by good men amongst us, cannot stop the Flux of that Virulent humour of strife and contention, let us try the artificial way before proposed,
And when we see that all the means and prescriptions used by good men among us, cannot stop the Flux of that Virulent humour of strife and contention, let us try the artificial Way before proposed,
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And therfore, if it be a means proper thereunto, no Christian should, and no one that wishes well unto our Sion, and prays for the Peace of Jerusalem, will omit.
And Therefore, if it be a means proper thereunto, no Christian should, and no one that wishes well unto our Sion, and prays for the Peace of Jerusalem, will omit.
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Now whether this be a means proper or no, becomes not me to be magisterial and positive in (since it is a means rather Prudential than Theological) but I shall leave it to the Judgement of all Pious and Peaceable persons to consider,
Now whither this be a means proper or no, becomes not me to be magisterial and positive in (since it is a means rather Prudential than Theological) but I shall leave it to the Judgement of all Pious and Peaceable Persons to Consider,
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Some say (though probably it was otherwise) that the dispute began betwixt two Brothers of those names, the one contending for the right of the Emperour, the other for that of the Pope.
some say (though probably it was otherwise) that the dispute began betwixt two Brother's of those names, the one contending for the right of the Emperor, the other for that of the Pope.
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But it soon set City against City, Province against Province, and one part of the people so against another, that they had not only different Ensigns in War,
But it soon Set city against city, Province against Province, and one part of the people so against Another, that they had not only different Ensigns in War,
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And being thus distinguished, the Animosities remained, after the first cause was removed; and notwithstanding all attempts made toward a pacification;
And being thus distinguished, the Animosities remained, After the First cause was removed; and notwithstanding all attempts made towards a pacification;
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they pursued one another with such inveterate Rage, Vt ferme ad internecionem certatum sit, (saith an excellent Historian) that it wanted little of an universal slaughter.
they pursued one Another with such inveterate Rage, Vt ferme ad internecionem certatum sit, (Says an excellent Historian) that it wanted little of an universal slaughter.
Thus it continued for above two Hundred Years, and perhaps had longer continued, if there had not been some other way taken for the extinction of that Flame that for such a long current of years had been thus pernicious.
Thus it continued for above two Hundred years, and perhaps had longer continued, if there had not been Some other Way taken for the extinction of that Flame that for such a long current of Years had been thus pernicious.
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and those be excommunicated that should use them by way of of distinction and reproach; And so the names falling, the contention by degrees fell with the names.
and those be excommunicated that should use them by Way of of distinction and reproach; And so the names falling, the contention by Degrees fell with the names.
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And why may it not be so again? and that be done by a general consent amongst all Pious and Peaceable persons, which was done by a decree of the Pope? And I pray God it may be so amongst us;
And why may it not be so again? and that be done by a general consent among all Pious and Peaceable Persons, which was done by a Decree of the Pope? And I pray God it may be so among us;
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that no Corrupt Communication proceed out of our Mouth, but (that we may conclude this advice with the following words of the Apostle) Let all bitterness, and Wrath,
that no Corrupt Communication proceed out of our Mouth, but (that we may conclude this Advice with the following words of the Apostle) Let all bitterness, and Wrath,
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And be you kind one to another forgiving one another even as God for Christs sake hath forgiven you, Ephes. 4.29.31, 32. If this be done, there is a good foundation laid for you to raise your Superstructure upon.
And be you kind one to Another forgiving one Another even as God for Christ sake hath forgiven you, Ephesians 4.29.31, 32. If this be done, there is a good Foundation laid for you to raise your Superstructure upon.
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You cannot reflect upon the state of your Country, and what your Predecessors have done in order to so good an end, by the Foundations raised for the Service of God and relief of the Indigent, without observing the Honour that thereby redounds to that,
You cannot reflect upon the state of your Country, and what your Predecessors have done in order to so good an end, by the Foundations raised for the Service of God and relief of the Indigent, without observing the Honour that thereby redounds to that,
When Vespasian came to be Emperour, he used frequently to visit Cosa, where from his Infancy he had been brought up under his Grandmother Tertulla, and chose to have the Town continue as it then was, that it might bring his former condition fresh to his remembrance, as the Roman Historian relates.
When Vespasian Come to be Emperor, he used frequently to visit Cosa, where from his Infancy he had been brought up under his Grandmother Tertulla, and chosen to have the Town continue as it then was, that it might bring his former condition fresh to his remembrance, as the Roman Historian relates.
And if we would make a right estimate of our condition, and the obligations we are under to the Divine Goodness, it would not be amiss to trace our lives back, and to consider the several steps by which we have from our Childhood been brought to the present State in which we are.
And if we would make a right estimate of our condition, and the obligations we Are under to the Divine goodness, it would not be amiss to trace our lives back, and to Consider the several steps by which we have from our Childhood been brought to the present State in which we Are.
This is a Duty in which the Protestants of the Church of England have outdone those of the Communion of the Church of Rome (as has been proved by others, allowing time for time,) the Citizens of London have outdone others:
This is a Duty in which the Protestants of the Church of England have outdone those of the Communion of the Church of Room (as has been proved by Others, allowing time for time,) the Citizens of London have outdone Others:
The Forreign Churches amongst us have no such publick provisions made for the Poor, nor are enabled to compel their Members to contribute to their relief:
The Foreign Churches among us have no such public provisions made for the Poor, nor Are enabled to compel their Members to contribute to their relief:
that none are found to beg in the Streets, nor to supplicate others for their benevolence; (except those whom the present storm of the persecution in France hath drove ▪ hither for Refuge) though their Numbers are great,
that none Are found to beg in the Streets, nor to supplicate Others for their benevolence; (except those whom the present storm of the persecution in France hath drove ▪ hither for Refuge) though their Numbers Are great,
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This will be better than the name of Sons, and of Daughters, and when time and other reasons have worn out Families (as its easie to shew it in the place of our Nativity) this will embalm your memories,
This will be better than the name of Sons, and of Daughters, and when time and other Reasons have worn out Families (as its easy to show it in the place of our Nativity) this will embalm your memories,
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and (to make use of the Prophets phrase) will give you an Everlasting name that shall not be cut off, Isai. 56.5. This will secure your Estates, entail a Blessing upon them and your posterities, as we are assured, Ps. 25.26. I have not seen the Righteous (or Charitable) forsaken nor his Seed begging Bread.
and (to make use of the prophets phrase) will give you an Everlasting name that shall not be Cut off, Isaiah 56.5. This will secure your Estates, entail a Blessing upon them and your Posterities, as we Are assured, Ps. 25.26. I have not seen the Righteous (or Charitable) forsaken nor his Seed begging Bred.
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Nay, if the Apostle be to be regarded, such as do good, are Rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to Communicate, do lay up for themselves a good foundation against the time to come,
Nay, if the Apostle be to be regarded, such as do good, Are Rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to Communicate, do lay up for themselves a good Foundation against the time to come,
since if what has been of late the practice in some Societies, should be transfer'd into all, and that Intemperance should hold on the pace, which for some years past it has been observed to take, all Societies would be dissolved ▪ or, which is as bad rendred useless and unserviceable and all the wise and good ends propounded in their first Foundation and Establishment be utterly defeated.
since if what has been of late the practice in Some Societies, should be transferred into all, and that Intemperance should hold on the pace, which for Some Years passed it has been observed to take, all Societies would be dissolved ▪ or, which is as bad rendered useless and unserviceable and all the wise and good ends propounded in their First Foundation and Establishment be utterly defeated.
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Ahasuerus was no less generous in the liberty he gave his Guests, by a Law that none did Compel, than in the plenty and abundance he entertained them with, Esther 1.7, 8. And I think he pays very dear for his Meat and Drink that is despoiled of, or denied that Liberty;
Ahasuerus was no less generous in the liberty he gave his Guests, by a Law that none did Compel, than in the plenty and abundance he entertained them with, Esther 1.7, 8. And I think he pays very dear for his Meat and Drink that is despoiled of, or denied that Liberty;
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