The unreasonableness of infidelity a sermon preached at St. Martins in the Fields, April 6, 1696, being the fourth of the lecture for this present year, founded by the Honourable Robert Boyle, Esquire / by John Williams ...
neither will they be persuaded, though one rise from the dead. FROM the 19th. Verse of this Chapter to the end, under the Parable of (if I may so call it) the Rich man and Lazarus, there is a way proposed, by which we may best judge of the wisdom and folly, the happiness and misery of Mankind.
neither will they be persuaded, though one rise from the dead. FROM the 19th. Verse of this Chapter to the end, under the Parable of (if I may so call it) the Rich man and Lazarus, there is a Way proposed, by which we may best judge of the Wisdom and folly, the happiness and misery of Mankind.
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and when dead through want, pain and anguish, found as little charity to bury him. Thus far we find them as unlike as can be in their present condition.
and when dead through want, pain and anguish, found as little charity to bury him. Thus Far we find them as unlike as can be in their present condition.
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There we find the poor Lazarus, that once pitiful, contemptible, necessitous wretched Creature, that wanted what the dogs had here, the crumbs of the Table, taken care of at his death by the Holy Angels,
There we find the poor Lazarus, that once pitiful, contemptible, necessitous wretched Creature, that wanted what the Dogs had Here, the crumbs of the Table, taken care of At his death by the Holy Angels,
On the other hand, the Rich man when he died went to Hell, where he had none of the Ease and Luxury, the Respect and Honour, none of the good things he received in his life-time,
On the other hand, the Rich man when he died went to Hell, where he had none of the Ease and Luxury, the Respect and Honour, none of the good things he received in his lifetime,
and how it would also be with them unless they repented, ver. 27. To which Abraham replies, ver. 29. They have Moses and the Prophets, let them hear them.
and how it would also be with them unless they repented, ver. 27. To which Abraham replies, ver. 29. They have Moses and the prophets, let them hear them.
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Nay, Father Abraham, but if one went from the dead, they will repent, ver. 30. This he speaks from his own Experience, who had Moses and the Prophets as well as they,
Nay, Father Abraham, but if one went from the dead, they will Repent, ver. 30. This he speaks from his own Experience, who had Moses and the prophets as well as they,
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that is, if they give no Credit nor regard to what is contained in their Writings concerning a Future State of rewards and punishments, they are incurable,
that is, if they give no Credit nor regard to what is contained in their Writings Concerning a Future State of rewards and punishments, they Are incurable,
That there is a Future State of Happiness or Misery, in which the Souls of men do live after a separation from their Bodies, has been in all Ages universally received;
That there is a Future State of Happiness or Misery, in which the Souls of men do live After a separation from their Bodies, has been in all Ages universally received;
as was the case of the Heathens: And how shall they believe, who have not heard? Rom. 10. 14. 2. Those that had Moses and the Prophets, and yet were incredulous, and did not believe what Moses and the Prophets relate concerning a Future State.
as was the case of the heathens: And how shall they believe, who have not herd? Rom. 10. 14. 2. Those that had Moses and the prophets, and yet were incredulous, and did not believe what Moses and the prophets relate Concerning a Future State.
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Now toward the conviction of each of these, it might be supposed, that if one rose from the dead, the former would be persuaded to believe, and the latter to repent.
Now towards the conviction of each of these, it might be supposed, that if one rose from the dead, the former would be persuaded to believe, and the latter to Repent.
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As that Excellent person Canus Julus (that Seneca speaks of) who just before his Execution said to his Friends, Ye are inquisitive to know whether the Souls are Immortal; I shall now know.
As that Excellent person Canus Julus (that Senecca speaks of) who just before his Execution said to his Friends, You Are inquisitive to know whither the Souls Are Immortal; I shall now know.
because they lie dead in a Book, and are proposed to them by such as have no more personal Experience of these things than themselves, having never been out of this world,
Because they lie dead in a Book, and Are proposed to them by such as have no more personal Experience of these things than themselves, having never been out of this world,
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so a state of Misery for the wicked, a state of Misery without ease, respit, or hope of deliverance, and confirmed all by his appearance, surely this would move them:
so a state of Misery for the wicked, a state of Misery without ease, respite, or hope of deliverance, and confirmed all by his appearance, surely this would move them:
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And it may be left to every one to judge, Whether if there were such an Apparition that should come upon this terrible Errand, any one could see and hear it with the same calmness and indifference,
And it may be left to every one to judge, Whither if there were such an Apparition that should come upon this terrible Errand, any one could see and hear it with the same calmness and indifference,
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neither, &c. Which Answer may be resolved into these Two parts. 1. That the Arguments contained in the Scriptures, are sufficient to persuade men to repent.
neither, etc. Which Answer may be resolved into these Two parts. 1. That the Arguments contained in the Scriptures, Are sufficient to persuade men to Repent.
2. When men disregard the Holy Scriptures, (the ordinary means of Salvation) so as not to be persuaded to repent by the Arguments therein contained, they will not be persuaded by means extraordinary,
2. When men disregard the Holy Scriptures, (the ordinary means of Salvation) so as not to be persuaded to Repent by the Arguments therein contained, they will not be persuaded by means extraordinary,
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The first of these, viz. That the Arguments contained, &c. is supposed, ver. 29. when Abraham saith, they have Moses and the Prophets, let them hear them:
The First of these, viz. That the Arguments contained, etc. is supposed, ver. 29. when Abraham Says, they have Moses and the prophets, let them hear them:
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2. That the state into which the Souls of men are disposed after death, is a state of recompence, Abraham saith, ver. 25. He is comforted, and thou art tormented.
2. That the state into which the Souls of men Are disposed After death, is a state of recompense, Abraham Says, ver. 25. He is comforted, and thou art tormented.
3. That that state of recompence is a state of unchangeable happiness to some, and of endless misery to others, ver. 26. Between us and you there is a great gulph fixed,
3. That that state of recompense is a state of unchangeable happiness to Some, and of endless misery to Others, ver. 26. Between us and you there is a great gulf fixed,
4. That men are disposed to happiness or misery there, according to their behaviour in this world, ver. 25. saith Abraham, Son, remember, that thou in thy life-time receivedst thy good things,
4. That men Are disposed to happiness or misery there, according to their behaviour in this world, ver. 25. Says Abraham, Son, Remember, that thou in thy lifetime Received thy good things,
These are Considerations of such force and consequence, that this miserable person desires not that Lazarus should be sent to argue upon them with his Five Brethren,
These Are Considerations of such force and consequence, that this miserable person Desires not that Lazarus should be sent to argue upon them with his Five Brothers,
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and therefore if this extraordinary course were taken of sending one from the dead, they would (in his opinion) certainly repent, who with the ordinary means continue impenitent.
and Therefore if this extraordinary course were taken of sending one from the dead, they would (in his opinion) Certainly Repent, who with the ordinary means continue impenitent.
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2. When men disregard the ordinary means of Salvation, and are not to be persuaded to repent by the Arguments revealed in holy Scripture, they will not be persuaded by means extraordinary,
2. When men disregard the ordinary means of Salvation, and Are not to be persuaded to Repent by the Arguments revealed in holy Scripture, they will not be persuaded by means extraordinary,
For the resolving of which point, we are to consider what are the reasons why the ordinary means of Salvation, such as the holy Scriptures are, prove ineffectual;
For the resolving of which point, we Are to Consider what Are the Reasons why the ordinary means of Salvation, such as the holy Scriptures Are, prove ineffectual;
He cannot more expresly tell them that there is a God, that the Souls of men are Immortal, that there is a Heaven and a Hell, than the Scripture doth.
He cannot more expressly tell them that there is a God, that the Souls of men Are Immortal, that there is a Heaven and a Hell, than the Scripture does.
and the indulgence men give to themselves in the enjoyments of it? Whence should this proceed but from the power of those Lusts and Vicious Habits they have contracted?
and the indulgence men give to themselves in the enjoyments of it? Whence should this proceed but from the power of those Lustiest and Vicious Habits they have contracted?
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and not persuaded men to repentance, we have as little reason to expect, nor can it reasonably be presumed, that the coming of one from the dead, should persuade and become effectual. As for instance;
and not persuaded men to Repentance, we have as little reason to expect, nor can it reasonably be presumed, that the coming of one from the dead, should persuade and become effectual. As for instance;
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When the Waters, Earth, and Air, Beasts, Fishes, and Fruits of the Earth, Men and Children, either felt or were made the instruments of Divine Vengeance.
When the Waters, Earth, and Air, Beasts, Fish, and Fruits of the Earth, Men and Children, either felt or were made the Instruments of Divine Vengeance.
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and the Dust of it was converted into Lice, and the plague of Flies followed that of Lice; and Murrain, Flies; and Boils, the Murrain; and Hail, Boils; and Locusts, Hail; and Darkness Locusts;
and the Dust of it was converted into Lice, and the plague of Flies followed that of Lice; and Murrain, Flies; and Boils, the Murrain; and Hail, Boils; and Locusts, Hail; and Darkness Locusts;
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nor the sense of so imminent a danger stop him in his carier, but that he persisted in his first resolution, and blinded thus with rage, pursued it to his destruction? Can it be supposed now, that one from the dead could more have prevailed upon him than this Scene of Judgments? Could it have come with so much terror? Or if it should, may not the Sinner be alike obstinate and infatuated? May not the like passions and sensual affections,
nor the sense of so imminent a danger stop him in his carrier, but that he persisted in his First resolution, and blinded thus with rage, pursued it to his destruction? Can it be supposed now, that one from the dead could more have prevailed upon him than this Scene of Judgments? Could it have come with so much terror? Or if it should, may not the Sinner be alike obstinate and infatuated? May not the like passion and sensual affections,
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Let us consider again, how it was with the Israelites, who had not only been Spectators of those Miracles and Judgments in Egypt, but stood safe in the midst of them;
Let us Consider again, how it was with the Israelites, who had not only been Spectators of those Miracles and Judgments in Egypt, but stood safe in the midst of them;
that were preserved, directed, and fed by a continued Series of Miracles, and yet were not only upon every occasion tempting and provoking God by their distrust, impatience and murmuring,
that were preserved, directed, and fed by a continued Series of Miracles, and yet were not only upon every occasion tempting and provoking God by their distrust, impatience and murmuring,
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Thus it was also with their Posterity in our Saviour's time, who notwithstanding the plain fulfilling of their ancient Prophesies in him, notwithstanding the Innocency of his Life, the Purity, Sanctity,
Thus it was also with their Posterity in our Saviour's time, who notwithstanding the plain fulfilling of their ancient prophecies in him, notwithstanding the Innocency of his Life, the Purity, Sanctity,
Nay, notwithstanding his Resurrection, and the unquestionable confirmation of it, yet continued obstinate and incredulous, and what they could not deny, would impute to Beelzebub.
Nay, notwithstanding his Resurrection, and the unquestionable confirmation of it, yet continued obstinate and incredulous, and what they could not deny, would impute to Beelzebub.
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Now what comparison is there between the coming of one from the dead, and this case? Or what reason is there to conceive that a wicked Jew should have been more effectually reclaimed from a Vicious course of Life,
Now what comparison is there between the coming of one from the dead, and this case? Or what reason is there to conceive that a wicked Jew should have been more effectually reclaimed from a Vicious course of Life,
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and expecting every moment to be snatched away by that inexorable Enemy, feels now the anguish no less than he formerly relished the pleasures of his Sin;
and expecting every moment to be snatched away by that inexorable Enemy, feels now the anguish no less than he formerly relished the pleasures of his since;
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The plain consequence of which is this, That 'tis then our greatest wisdom so to order our selves and all our affairs, that we may meet it withour surprize or terror,
The plain consequence of which is this, That it's then our greatest Wisdom so to order our selves and all our affairs, that we may meet it withour surprise or terror,
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In confirmation of which, we may reflect upon the common state and behaviour of Mankind, in the Judgments and Afflictions that befal them, the Dangers they are in, the Terrors they are under.
In confirmation of which, we may reflect upon the Common state and behaviour of Mankind, in the Judgments and Afflictions that befall them, the Dangers they Are in, the Terrors they Are under.
On the East, the King of Assyria; on the North, the King of Israel; on the South, the Edomite; on the West, the Philistines, invade and spoil his Territories;
On the East, the King of Assyria; on the North, the King of Israel; on the South, the Edomite; on the West, the philistines, invade and spoil his Territories;
And yet when brought thus low for his Transgressions, it's said of him, In the time of his distress he trespassed yet more against the Lord, ver. 22. At other times, if sensible, yet they are inconstant, and in the event prove incorrigible.
And yet when brought thus low for his Transgressions, it's said of him, In the time of his distress he trespassed yet more against the Lord, ver. 22. At other times, if sensible, yet they Are inconstant, and in the event prove incorrigible.
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and though they seem for a while by some good resolutions to make towards the Kingdom of Heaven, are never able to enter, (as our Saviour expresses it) Luk. 13. 24.
and though they seem for a while by Some good resolutions to make towards the Kingdom of Heaven, Are never able to enter, (as our Saviour Expresses it) Luk. 13. 24.
try me but once more, and then if I return to my former Sins, or neglect to put my self into a capacity for thy favour and mercy, let me never find it.
try me but once more, and then if I return to my former Sins, or neglect to put my self into a capacity for thy favour and mercy, let me never find it.
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than when he had his own Conscience thus impartially representing the case to him, and Almighty God awakening his Conscience by an extraordinary Providence?
than when he had his own Conscience thus impartially representing the case to him, and Almighty God awakening his Conscience by an extraordinary Providence?
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first covertly looking, then remotely following, at last overtaking and closing with the same temptations; and perhaps plunging himself further into the same Licentious state than before.
First covertly looking, then remotely following, At last overtaking and closing with the same temptations; and perhaps plunging himself further into the same Licentious state than before.
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Grant we (and he must be a stone rather than a man, whom it has no influence upon) that he is brought by it into the state of Belshazzar, Dan. 5. that his Countenance is changed, and his Thoughts so trouble him, that the joints of his Loins are unloosed, and his Knees smite one against another.
Grant we (and he must be a stone rather than a man, whom it has no influence upon) that he is brought by it into the state of Belshazzar, Dan. 5. that his Countenance is changed, and his Thoughts so trouble him, that the Joints of his Loins Are unloosed, and his Knees smite one against Another.
and if these remain the same, he no more repents to whom the dead has appeared (whatever terrors he may be under) than he that was upon the borders of Death:
and if these remain the same, he no more repents to whom the dead has appeared (whatever terrors he may be under) than he that was upon the borders of Death:
So certainly true is that which was before observed, That the causes which hinder men from being persuaded to repentance by the Arguments of Scripture, will also keep them from being persuaded by means extraordinary, such as the coming of one from the dead.
So Certainly true is that which was before observed, That the Causes which hinder men from being persuaded to Repentance by the Arguments of Scripture, will also keep them from being persuaded by means extraordinary, such as the coming of one from the dead.
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And that the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things, will as well render the extraordinary means ineffectual,
And that the Cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the Lustiest of other things, will as well render the extraordinary means ineffectual,
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Let one come and do the works which never man did; give sight to the Blind; feet to the Lame; health to the Sick; life to the Dead. Let the Sun be darkned; the Rocks rend;
Let one come and do the works which never man did; give sighed to the Blind; feet to the Lame; health to the Sick; life to the Dead. Let the Sun be darkened; the Rocks rend;
(1.) The reasons have been partly shewed already, and they are the prevalency of Corrupt Inclinations; the Presence of Temptations; the Habits of Vice; or a Worldly Interest;
(1.) The Reasons have been partly showed already, and they Are the prevalency of Corrupt Inclinations; the Presence of Temptations; the Habits of Vice; or a Worldly Interest;
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We see that though they have Line upon Line, the most powerful Motives in the World, such threatnings as make them at some times with Foelix to tremble:
We see that though they have Line upon Line, the most powerful Motives in the World, such threatenings as make them At Some times with Felix to tremble:
And the Balaam was the Balaam that as well took, as he loved, the wages of unrighteousness: And the Herod was the Herod that beheaded John Baptist whom he observed and heard with pleasure.
And the balaam was the balaam that as well took, as he loved, the wages of unrighteousness: And the Herod was the Herod that beheaded John Baptist whom he observed and herd with pleasure.
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So that he that will not be persuaded to a present Repentance, by the Arguments of the Gospel, will not be persuaded by the Testimony and Admonition of one from the Dead.
So that he that will not be persuaded to a present Repentance, by the Arguments of the Gospel, will not be persuaded by the Testimony and Admonition of one from the Dead.
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And whether there is not reason to conclude, That if these and the like Excuses prove sufficient to detain men in impenitency notwithstanding all the Arguments to the contrary, contained in Scripture;
And whither there is not reason to conclude, That if these and the like Excuses prove sufficient to detain men in impenitency notwithstanding all the Arguments to the contrary, contained in Scripture;
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1. From hence I infer, That there is no absolute need of any other course to be taken for the Conviction and Conversion of Sinners, than what is already taken;
1. From hence I infer, That there is no absolute need of any other course to be taken for the Conviction and Conversion of Sinners, than what is already taken;
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If there be a Revelation, which is believed certainly to be Divine, and the Arguments contained in that Revelation are sufficient to persuade men to believe and repent,
If there be a Revelation, which is believed Certainly to be Divine, and the Arguments contained in that Revelation Are sufficient to persuade men to believe and Repent,
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If there be impenitency with reason and proof sufficient to convince and persuade men, there will be impenitency still, with such proof as is more than sufficient.
If there be impenitency with reason and proof sufficient to convince and persuade men, there will be impenitency still, with such proof as is more than sufficient.
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These things are written that ye might believe, Joh. 20. 30. And consequently, what is Written, is sufficient to persuade us to a belief of what is Written.
These things Are written that you might believe, John 20. 30. And consequently, what is Written, is sufficient to persuade us to a belief of what is Written.
and we will believe, Matt. 27. 42. So Celsus the Heathen will have it, If Christ were the Son of God, that he should have been NONLATINALPHABET, like the Sun;
and we will believe, Matt. 27. 42. So Celsus the Heathen will have it, If christ were the Son of God, that he should have been, like the Sun;
or to see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God, as did St. Stephen: Nay, they may be as impertinent as Philip, and say, Shew us the Father, and it sufficeth.
or to see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God, as did Saint Stephen: Nay, they may be as impertinent as Philip, and say, Show us the Father, and it Suffices.
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'Tis possible for God to send a Lazarus from the Dead, to testify unto the impenitent, concerning the certainty of a place of torment in the other World.
It's possible for God to send a Lazarus from the Dead, to testify unto the impenitent, Concerning the certainty of a place of torment in the other World.
But that doth not lessen the Obligation of believing and doing according to Revelation; and which without such further evidence is of it self sufficient for their Conversion.
But that does not lessen the Obligation of believing and doing according to Revelation; and which without such further evidence is of it self sufficient for their Conversion.
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but Christ and the Apostles, who have brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel? And who must therefore have so many more reasons against them,
but christ and the Apostles, who have brought life and immortality to Light through the Gospel? And who must Therefore have so many more Reasons against them,
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And therefore if any continue in a state of Unbelief and Impenitence under the Gospel, it will be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of Judgment than for them.
And Therefore if any continue in a state of Unbelief and Impenitence under the Gospel, it will be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of Judgement than for them.
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And therefore how necessary is it for all now to hearken to Moses and the Prophets, to Christ and the Apostles, in this their Day? For if they now hear them not, they can no more hereafter be saved,
And Therefore how necessary is it for all now to harken to Moses and the prophets, to christ and the Apostles, in this their Day? For if they now hear them not, they can no more hereafter be saved,
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