The necessity & extent of the obligation, with the manner & measures of restitution in a sermon preached the 9th of October, 1681, before the corporation of Haverford-West, at Saint Mary's in Haverford / by William Williams ...
and gain Credit to my Protest) declare, for the Occasion they Naturally afford to urge a Matter of Conscience, I conceive Necessary to be Urged here, I have long since (since I could not longer shut up my Eyes against what so Manifestly offered it self) entertained Thoughts, next a Resolution, some time or other, to insist upon:
and gain Credit to my Protest) declare, for the Occasion they Naturally afford to urge a Matter of Conscience, I conceive Necessary to be Urged Here, I have long since (since I could not longer shut up my Eyes against what so Manifestly offered it self) entertained Thoughts, next a Resolution, Some time or other, to insist upon:
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I am Resolved, by God 's Grace, with that Impartiality and Sincerity, which the Consideration of my Great God, before whom, I must one day give Account of my Charge,
I am Resolved, by God is Grace, with that Impartiality and Sincerity, which the Consideration of my Great God, before whom, I must one day give Account of my Charge,
or any particular Person here, or his Posterity, or that I consider the State of final Impenitency any Person may Miscarry by, I may have no Remorse from Conscience,
or any particular Person Here, or his Posterity, or that I Consider the State of final Impenitency any Person may Miscarry by, I may have no Remorse from Conscience,
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Wherein, though my Commission seems to run something in the Strain of Ezekiels, c. 2. v. 3. &c. Son of Man, I send thee to a Rebellious Nation, to an Impudent Children,
Wherein, though my Commission seems to run something in the Strain of Ezekiel's, c. 2. v. 3. etc. Son of Man, I send thee to a Rebellious nation, to an Impudent Children,
for NONLATINALPHABET, the Word rendered here, I have taken by False Accusation, in the Judgement of the best Grammarians, may import the Act of Fraud, by what Means soever contrived,
for, the Word rendered Here, I have taken by False Accusation, in the Judgement of the best Grammarians, may import the Act of Fraud, by what Means soever contrived,
and that False Accusation put in here, to clear the Sence of it, doth not render it inextensible to the Concernments of some Men in this place, will appear,
and that False Accusation put in Here, to clear the Sense of it, does not render it inextensible to the Concernments of Some Men in this place, will appear,
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That Restitution, in cases of Fraud and Injury, is so necessarily a Concomitant of true Repentance, that in Cases of Fraud and Injuries, where there is not Restitution made to the very utmost of the Defrauding or Injurious Person's Power, in all Circumstances that may signify the seriousness of his Repentance,
That Restitution, in cases of Fraud and Injury, is so necessarily a Concomitant of true Repentance, that in Cases of Fraud and Injuries, where there is not Restitution made to the very utmost of the Defrauding or Injurious Person's Power, in all circumstances that may signify the seriousness of his Repentance,
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it is (and for the greatest Reasons in the World, as were it absolutely Necessary here, could be shewed) That, without which, to any person of Maturity, the Gospel doth no where Promise any of its Benefits, or any of its Mercies;
it is (and for the greatest Reasons in the World, as were it absolutely Necessary Here, could be showed) That, without which, to any person of Maturity, the Gospel does no where Promise any of its Benefits, or any of its mercies;
And therefore being so clear to, and undeniable a Truth by, any Christian, I shall immediately fall to make good the Proposition supposed in the Text;
And Therefore being so clear to, and undeniable a Truth by, any Christian, I shall immediately fallen to make good the Proposition supposed in the Text;
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that is, as before, That Restitution in cases of Fraud and Injuries, is so necessarily a Concomitant of true Repentance, that in cases of Fraud and Injuries, where there is not Restitution made to the very Utmost of the Defrauding or Injurious Person's Power, in all Circumstances that may signify the Seriousness of his Repentance for his Fraud and Injuries: the Fraudulent and Injurious person cannot be Saved, i. e. must be inevitably Damned.
that is, as before, That Restitution in cases of Fraud and Injuries, is so necessarily a Concomitant of true Repentance, that in cases of Fraud and Injuries, where there is not Restitution made to the very Utmost of the Defrauding or Injurious Person's Power, in all circumstances that may signify the Seriousness of his Repentance for his Fraud and Injuries: the Fraudulent and Injurious person cannot be Saved, i. e. must be inevitably Damned.
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and Modern, have been Curious, and laid out a great deal of Time and Pains in discovering and stating of the Nature of it. The Moment Mr. Calvin apprehended;
and Modern, have been Curious, and laid out a great deal of Time and Pains in discovering and stating of the Nature of it. The Moment Mr. calvin apprehended;
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the Understanding of it, he expresses in these Words, Si quid autem in totâ Religione scire nostrâ refert, id certe maxime refert, nempe intelligere ac probe tenere quâ ratione, quâ lege, quâ conditione, quâ facilitate aut difficultate obtineatur peccatorum Remissio.
the Understanding of it, he Expresses in these Words, Si quid autem in totâ Religion Scire nostrâ refert, id certain maxim refert, nempe intelligere ac probe tenere quâ ratione, quâ lege, quâ condition, quâ facilitate Or difficultate obtineatur peccatorum Remission.
that is certainly most so, viz. to understand, and rightly comprehend, which way, upon what terms and condition remission or forgiveness of Sins may be obtained, Cal. instit. l. 3. c. 4. which is as much as if he had said, The nature of Repentance;
that is Certainly most so, viz. to understand, and rightly comprehend, which Way, upon what terms and condition remission or forgiveness of Sins may be obtained, Cal. Institutio. l. 3. c. 4. which is as much as if he had said, The nature of Repentance;
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whereby it is expressed in Holy Scripture, and Practices of Men noted in it, for an accepted repentance: the just Collection is, That repentance implies a thorough change of the Heart of the Sinner, fully detesting his former Sins,
whereby it is expressed in Holy Scripture, and Practices of Men noted in it, for an accepted Repentance: the just Collection is, That Repentance Implies a thorough change of the Heart of the Sinner, Fully detesting his former Sins,
This Detestation of former Sins, by the School-men is supposed to be attended with, nay, practised in these Three Instances, Contrition or Compunction of Heart, Confession with the Mouth, and Satisfaction in Act or Deed. All (or either whereof) the Reformists are so far from taking away,
This Detestation of former Sins, by the Schoolmen is supposed to be attended with, nay, practised in these Three Instances, Contrition or Compunction of Heart, Confessi with the Mouth, and Satisfaction in Act or Deed. All (or either whereof) the Reformists Are so Far from taking away,
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The forementioned Mr. Calvin, when he takes notice of the Romanists sence of Contrition, or sorrow of Heart, finds Fault with their requiring such a just Proportion of it,
The forementioned Mr. calvin, when he Takes notice of the Romanists sense of Contrition, or sorrow of Heart, finds Fault with their requiring such a just Proportion of it,
as may be answerable, and commensurate to the nature and degrees of the Crime, which must create a great deal of trouble to the Sinner, seeing a proportionable measure of Contrition or Sorrow enjoyned, but not determined;
as may be answerable, and commensurate to the nature and Degrees of the Crime, which must create a great deal of trouble to the Sinner, seeing a proportionable measure of Contrition or Sorrow enjoined, but not determined;
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but notwithstanding, says, Equidem sedulo & acriter instandum esse fateor, ut quisque amare destendo sua peccata, se ad eorum displicentiam & odium magis acuat;
but notwithstanding, Says, Equidem sedulo & acriter instandum esse Fateor, ut Quisque amare destendo sua Peccata, se ad Their displicentiam & odium magis acuat;
I confess truly that it is to be carefully and earnestly Urged, That every one by bitterly lamenting his Sins, may more egg himself to a displeasure with, and hatred of his Sin;
I confess truly that it is to be carefully and earnestly Urged, That every one by bitterly lamenting his Sins, may more egg himself to a displeasure with, and hatred of his since;
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And a little further, Diximus & nos quodam loco nunquam sine paenitentiâ obvenire peccatorum Remissionem, quod nulli nisi afflicti & peccatorum Conscientiâ vulnerati Dei misericordiam implorare sincere possunt:
And a little further, Diximus & nos Quodam loco Never sine paenitentiâ obvenire peccatorum Remissionem, quod None nisi affliction & peccatorum Conscientiâ vulnerati Dei misericordiam implorare sincere possunt:
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the Sinner, without it being not qualified for Mercy, for as much as a sense of the misery of his Condition, must be an Incentive to his applying of himself to God for Pardon.
the Sinner, without it being not qualified for Mercy, for as much as a sense of the misery of his Condition, must be an Incentive to his applying of himself to God for Pardon.
Then for Confession, he doth not absolutely deny the usefulness and necessity of it, but ties the necessity of an acknowledgement of our Sins to God; which when it is sincere, he sayes, will be followed by a voluntary one to Men,
Then for Confessi, he does not absolutely deny the usefulness and necessity of it, but ties the necessity of an acknowledgement of our Sins to God; which when it is sincere, he Says, will be followed by a voluntary one to Men,
And the Usefulness of it to some certain Persons, for some certain Purposes he determines differently from the Church of Rome: All which having been not long since, by our Right Reverend Diocesan, accounted for from this place, I shall say no more to it now;
And the Usefulness of it to Some certain Persons, for Some certain Purposes he determines differently from the Church of Rome: All which having been not long since, by our Right Reverend Diocesan, accounted for from this place, I shall say no more to it now;
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and particularly the Church of England in its Exhortation upon the bidding of the Sacrament, moves Men in order to their shewing themselves true Penitents (which they should be before they presume to partake of That) to it.
and particularly the Church of England in its Exhortation upon the bidding of the Sacrament, moves Men in order to their showing themselves true Penitents (which they should be before they presume to partake of That) to it.
And common reason tells us, That if the taking what is another's, upon terms the right Owner consents not to, must be a Sin, the keeping must be so too.
And Common reason tells us, That if the taking what is another's, upon terms the right Owner consents not to, must be a since, the keeping must be so too.
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But since the fore-sight of Beggery, or the shame of acknowledging such a Guilt, which the injurious Person may apprehend must follow a due Restitution of what is taken or detained:
But since the foresight of Beggary, or the shame of acknowledging such a Gilded, which the injurious Person may apprehend must follow a due Restitution of what is taken or detained:
since Covetousness, Pride, and Ambition seconded with the Arts and Industry of a wicked Spirit, will likely soon frame in the Mind of the injuring Person, such a Discourse as this, Grant that all these, this Preacher mentions, the Fathers, the School-men,
since Covetousness, Pride, and Ambition seconded with the Arts and Industry of a wicked Spirit, will likely soon frame in the Mind of the injuring Person, such a Discourse as this, Grant that all these, this Preacher mentions, the Father's, the Schoolmen,
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and generally all Writers, Antient and Modern, (which yet we have but his word for) the Church of England, and my own Reason for the present, agree in the Necessity of Restitution, as being that, without which, Repentance cannot be sincere and entire;
and generally all Writers, Ancient and Modern, (which yet we have but his word for) the Church of England, and my own Reason for the present, agree in the Necessity of Restitution, as being that, without which, Repentance cannot be sincere and entire;
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Since an Argument of this nature may be so Eluded, let us try the Force of such as may be drawn from Holy Scripture, of which, there can be Colour for offering any such Evasion.
Since an Argument of this nature may be so Eluded, let us try the Force of such as may be drawn from Holy Scripture, of which, there can be Colour for offering any such Evasion.
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Now, that the sence of Holy Scripture touching this matter, is the same, That there can be no true and perfect Repentance, without Restitution of what is Injuriously taken or detained, will, I hope, be granted, sufficiently proved,
Now, that the sense of Holy Scripture touching this matter, is the same, That there can be no true and perfect Repentance, without Restitution of what is Injuriously taken or detained, will, I hope, be granted, sufficiently proved,
if I can from it prove, That he that doth not make Restitution of what he hath wrongfully taken away or detained, is Guilty of transgressing the whole Law.
if I can from it prove, That he that does not make Restitution of what he hath wrongfully taken away or detained, is Guilty of transgressing the Whole Law.
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Nay, the detaining of others Rights against their declared Wills, or because they dare declare nothing to the contrary, increases the numbers of the Thefts, with the numbers of the Minutes, whereby the Detainer's time is told:
Nay, the detaining of Others Rights against their declared Wills, or Because they Dare declare nothing to the contrary, increases the numbers of the Thefts, with the numbers of the Minutes, whereby the Detainer's time is told:
if in his Judgement, keeping another's Right, had been no Sin; for after he had said in the 14th. verse, Again, when I say unto the Wicked, Thou shalt surely Dye:
if in his Judgement, keeping another's Right, had been no since; for After he had said in the 14th. verse, Again, when I say unto the Wicked, Thou shalt surely Die:
if he turn from his Sin, and do that which is Lawful and Right, he Exemplifies doing Lawful and Right, in the 15th. ver. by, If the Wicked restore the Pledge, give again that he had Robbed, &c. he shall surely Live, and shall not Dye.
if he turn from his since, and do that which is Lawful and Right, he Exemplifies doing Lawful and Right, in the 15th. ver. by, If the Wicked restore the Pledge, give again that he had Robbed, etc. he shall surely Live, and shall not Die.
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I'd ask the person, Whether he would be so Cheated? Such a Fool as to believe, that an High-way Robber that takes his Purse, would by ever so much solemn Declarations of his Sorrow,
I'd ask the person, Whither he would be so Cheated? Such a Fool as to believe, that an Highway Robber that Takes his Purse, would by ever so much solemn Declarations of his Sorrow,
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for the Injury he had done, make him believe he were truly Sorry, while he saw his Purse in his hand? What God 's estimate of Penitency is, we may judge by St. John 's calling upon those that came to his Baptism, to Bring forth Fruit meet for Repentance;
for the Injury he had done, make him believe he were truly Sorry, while he saw his Purse in his hand? What God is estimate of penitency is, we may judge by Saint John is calling upon those that Come to his Baptism, to Bring forth Fruit meet for Repentance;
To which, I thus Answer, That, that Declaration Almighty God made in the Second Commandment, That He would Visit the Iniquity of the Fathers upon the Children, is very general;
To which, I thus Answer, That, that Declaration Almighty God made in the Second Commandment, That He would Visit the Iniquity of the Father's upon the Children, is very general;
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In Ezekiel, indeed, we find, That to the Children of Israel, that had taken (upon the Execution likely of this part of the Law) up a Proverb, that The Fathers had Eaten sowr Grapes;
In Ezekielem, indeed, we find, That to the Children of Israel, that had taken (upon the Execution likely of this part of the Law) up a Proverb, that The Father's had Eaten sour Grapes;
The Reason and Import whereof, yet may probably be this, That the Sins of that Age, of the Jews were so great and provoking, that when God Avenged them to the full, upon Recollection,
The Reason and Import whereof, yet may probably be this, That the Sins of that Age, of the jews were so great and provoking, that when God Avenged them to the full, upon Recollection,
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and just Examination of themselves, they might find no reason to think, that there was any need from the heap of their Father's Trespasses, to take in any, to aggravate their Sins,
and just Examination of themselves, they might find no reason to think, that there was any need from the heap of their Father's Trespasses, to take in any, to aggravate their Sins,
or else, That their Provocations had been, and were so great, that whereas God formerly had, in some cases, suspended the Execution of a Vengeance due upon the Father's Trespasses, to the time of his Posterity,
or Else, That their Provocations had been, and were so great, that whereas God formerly had, in Some cases, suspended the Execution of a Vengeance due upon the Father's Trespasses, to the time of his Posterity,
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So that you see, That whatever the Sin of the Father be, his Children have no warrant from Holy Scripture, other than the first Sinner had, that they will escape the Punishment, that is, have no other Warrant, no Condition than Repentance;
So that you see, That whatever the since of the Father be, his Children have no warrant from Holy Scripture, other than the First Sinner had, that they will escape the Punishment, that is, have no other Warrant, no Condition than Repentance;
But whatever mitigation the Children of other Sinners may have of this Menace, surely he that comes into the unjust Possession of his Father, as such, will have none;
But whatever mitigation the Children of other Sinners may have of this Menace, surely he that comes into the unjust Possession of his Father, as such, will have none;
for look whatsoever he hath in his Substance derived from his Father, more than he would have had in case his Father had done all Right, paid all their own;
for look whatsoever he hath in his Substance derived from his Father, more than he would have had in case his Father had done all Right, paid all their own;
This I presume a clear and full Solution of the Question proposed, with this notice, That what I said of the Son of the first Offender, must be applyed to all continuing the unjust Possession,
This I presume a clear and full Solution of the Question proposed, with this notice, That what I said of the Son of the First Offender, must be applied to all Continuing the unjust Possession,
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The keeping of Money, or Land, or any Thing else, whatsoever of Right belonging to another, is a violation of Right, which must, (if a Man would be saved) be restored or amended,
The keeping of Money, or Land, or any Thing Else, whatsoever of Right belonging to Another, is a violation of Right, which must, (if a Man would be saved) be restored or amended,
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In his Infancy, for want of due Care in the Nurture of it, (and so may the Mind also be Injured) or in his Maturity and perfect Strength, either in part of his Body by being Maimed,
In his Infancy, for want of due Care in the Nurture of it, (and so may the Mind also be Injured) or in his Maturity and perfect Strength, either in part of his Body by being Maimed,
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in all which, and the like cases, are required all the Amends that may be from the offending Person, proportionable to the unhappinesses sustained by any Person, by his Means;
in all which, and the like cases, Are required all the Amends that may be from the offending Person, proportionable to the Unhappinesses sustained by any Person, by his Means;
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A thing that Solomon pronounces generally Precious, but of mighty Consequence to some above others; as being that whereupon their own, and their Families livelyhood do depend;
A thing that Solomon pronounces generally Precious, but of mighty Consequence to Some above Others; as being that whereupon their own, and their Families livelihood do depend;
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nay, of so ill consequence may the defamation of some persons be, that it may in great Measures obstruct the Salvation of many Souls, which (not to mince the Matter) may be in the case of a defamed Minister, whose Ministry is like to be more or less Succesful, the more or less blemished Men render his Reputation.
nay, of so ill consequence may the defamation of Some Persons be, that it may in great Measures obstruct the Salvation of many Souls, which (not to mince the Matter) may be in the case of a defamed Minister, whose Ministry is like to be more or less Successful, the more or less blemished Men render his Reputation.
Or, (if it must be transferred to the Place and Office, as, where an intention to the contrary is declared, I do not see how it should) but be of some ill example in point of Civil Observance, which yet Men in those Stations are furnished with Authority sufficient to restrain the ill consequence of:
Or, (if it must be transferred to the Place and Office, as, where an intention to the contrary is declared, I do not see how it should) but be of Some ill Exampl in point of Civil Observance, which yet Men in those Stations Are furnished with authority sufficient to restrain the ill consequence of:
but I say, where a good Name is traduced Groundlesly, and Unwarrantably, Maliciously, and Spleenishly, it may be morally impossible to make proportionable Amends;
but I say, where a good Name is traduced Groundlessly, and Unwarrantably, Maliciously, and Spleenish, it may be morally impossible to make proportionable Amends;
and particular in representing the nature and danger of intemperance, or impatience before Socrates, who, nor was, nor ever was like to be Guilty of either:
and particular in representing the nature and danger of intemperance, or impatience before Socrates, who, nor was, nor ever was like to be Guilty of either:
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I'll give the reasons that induce me to believe, there are some that hear me, notoriously Guilty of the gross Sin I would amend, that is, wrongfully detaining the Rights of others;
I'll give the Reasons that induce me to believe, there Are Some that hear me, notoriously Guilty of the gross since I would amend, that is, wrongfully detaining the Rights of Others;
than those whereby God himself hath determined, and Men have unanimously used, as the means of deciding all Controversies, all matters of Doubt or Question;
than those whereby God himself hath determined, and Men have unanimously used, as the means of deciding all Controversies, all matters of Doubt or Question;
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The Oaths, I am told, of a competent number of Witnesses, which to suspect, before they be over-ruled by the Oaths of a more considerable number of more credible Persons, and that determined so by a formal Sentence of Law, were not only Unreasonable, but extreamly Uncharitable;
The Oaths, I am told, of a competent number of Witnesses, which to suspect, before they be overruled by the Oaths of a more considerable number of more credible Persons, and that determined so by a formal Sentence of Law, were not only Unreasonable, but extremely Uncharitable;
and much more so, when the Charge has, as in the concernments of some, I am satisfied it hath been, by the prosecuted Parties own Acknowledgement, with a memorable Expression, confessed.
and much more so, when the Charge has, as in the concernments of Some, I am satisfied it hath been, by the prosecuted Parties own Acknowledgement, with a memorable Expression, confessed.
Nor was this Charge, which thus was made good, as I am convinced, a Charge of meer misimployment, (as some have much laboured to perswade Strangers to their tempers and practices, to believe) or a Sum of Money promised to be,
Nor was this Charge, which thus was made good, as I am convinced, a Charge of mere misemployment, (as Some have much laboured to persuade Strangers to their tempers and practices, to believe) or a Sum of Money promised to be,
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Any Person that tells me my self, in a matter that I know due to me, that his own Conscience having its full Liberty given it, cannot but tell him that it is so, that many others know,
Any Person that tells me my self, in a matter that I know due to me, that his own Conscience having its full Liberty given it, cannot but tell him that it is so, that many Others know,
or ought else, bids me come by all my Right as I can, unless I take what he pleases in full Satisfaction from a Company directly obliged to me for all;
or ought Else, bids me come by all my Right as I can, unless I take what he Pleases in full Satisfaction from a Company directly obliged to me for all;
as for good Example, Ten Pounds for Thirty, or at least Twenty in one Year, without any provision for Amends for former, gives me great Reason to believe, that so many Men's Oaths in cases of Injuries charged upon him against others, may not be False;
as for good Exampl, Ten Pounds for Thirty, or At least Twenty in one Year, without any provision for Amends for former, gives me great Reason to believe, that so many Men's Oaths in cases of Injuries charged upon him against Others, may not be False;
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That Person that so convinces me, in a fresh injurious Act, gives me no Reason to believe, he could not possibly be Guilty of any of that Nature before.
That Person that so convinces me, in a fresh injurious Act, gives me no Reason to believe, he could not possibly be Guilty of any of that Nature before.
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A Third Thing that induces me to believe, all things are not as Right as they should be with some persons, is the Art and Diligence, I have observed, used in the forming and maintaining of a strong Interest,
A Third Thing that induces me to believe, all things Are not as Right as they should be with Some Persons, is the Art and Diligence, I have observed, used in the forming and maintaining of a strong Interest,
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This indeed ministred some matter of Suspicion, that the Affairs of some persons might Suggest it necessary for them, by such means to wave off the execution of a Judicial Sentence; it being commonly the Mark of Innocency, where it dwells, notwithstanding the many Attempts made against it, to be plain and simple,
This indeed ministered Some matter of Suspicion, that the Affairs of Some Persons might Suggest it necessary for them, by such means to wave off the execution of a Judicial Sentence; it being commonly the Mark of Innocency, where it dwells, notwithstanding the many Attempts made against it, to be plain and simple,
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and easy in the recommendation of it self to the protection of him, who hath given Men the greatest assurance, he will not finally leave it, but vigorously plead its Cause.
and easy in the recommendation of it self to the protection of him, who hath given Men the greatest assurance, he will not finally leave it, but vigorously plead its Cause.
Thus having given the Reasons that induce me to believe there is such a Sin, as I have mentioned, some of those committed to my Charge, may be Guilty of:
Thus having given the Reasons that induce me to believe there is such a since, as I have mentioned, Some of those committed to my Charge, may be Guilty of:
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that ere this God would have shew'd His Judgements upon them, rendered successless all their Counsels, and brought them at the feet of their Adversaries: Whereas the quite contrary Appears;
that ere this God would have showed His Judgments upon them, rendered successless all their Counsels, and brought them At the feet of their Adversaries: Whereas the quite contrary Appears;
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And for success of Counsels, and prosperity of an outward Estate, which also may be sometime more Arguments of God 's displeasure, leaving Men to all the Temptations of that Fortune,
And for success of Counsels, and Prosperity of an outward Estate, which also may be sometime more Arguments of God is displeasure, leaving Men to all the Temptations of that Fortune,
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That they are not the peculiar Lot of the Righteous, I leave David and Solomon, Father and Son, to satisfy all the Fathers and Sons upon the Earth; the First in the 37th.
That they Are not the peculiar Lot of the Righteous, I leave David and Solomon, Father and Son, to satisfy all the Father's and Sons upon the Earth; the First in the 37th.
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For evil-doers shall be cut off, &c. But yet a little while, and the Wicked shall not be, &c. For sometime then, in David 's judgement, the Wicked may bring their Counsels to pass, and prosper in their way. Solomon saith, Prov. 29.20. to the same purpose his Father spoke before, The Candle of the Wicked shall be put out, that is, The Splendor of his Estate shall not continue for ever;
For evildoers shall be Cut off, etc. But yet a little while, and the Wicked shall not be, etc. For sometime then, in David is judgement, the Wicked may bring their Counsels to pass, and prosper in their Way. Solomon Says, Curae 29.20. to the same purpose his Father spoke before, The Candle of the Wicked shall be put out, that is, The Splendour of his Estate shall not continue for ever;
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What may happen to the Unrighteous and the Wicked, as well as the Just and the Godly, ought not to be taken up as Arguments of the Welfare of the Soul,
What may happen to the Unrighteous and the Wicked, as well as the Just and the Godly, ought not to be taken up as Arguments of the Welfare of the Soul,
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suppose another person, out of his aversness to such a practice, (from what principles or motives soever, in the present Case is not material) should use a legal course to recover those out of his hands, in fencing of the Man's self, against which, it might cost him as much as the first Sum in question came to, and, it may be, more;
suppose Another person, out of his averseness to such a practice, (from what principles or motives soever, in the present Case is not material) should use a Legal course to recover those out of his hands, in fencing of the Man's self, against which, it might cost him as much as the First Sum in question Come to, and, it may be, more;
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and it may be, qy occasion of it, as much again of his own? This, it may be, will be answered with something the same supposition, that is in the slothful Servant's Answer to his Master in the Gospel, of a natural austerity in the Exactor. This I do the rather take notice of,
and it may be, qy occasion of it, as much again of his own? This, it may be, will be answered with something the same supposition, that is in the slothful Servant's Answer to his Master in the Gospel, of a natural austerity in the Exactor. This I do the rather take notice of,
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for any charges the obstinate refusal of paying, may occasion; there is an increase of obstinacy and unhandsomeness, none of satisfaction made by that means.
for any charges the obstinate refusal of paying, may occasion; there is an increase of obstinacy and unhandsomeness, none of satisfaction made by that means.
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and shall he reckon it paid, because at long running he got nothing by it? He that can spy a substantial difference, whereby it may be more a Plea in one,
and shall he reckon it paid, Because At long running he god nothing by it? He that can spy a substantial difference, whereby it may be more a Plea in one,
Having so given the Reasons, that induced me to believe some Men guilty, and answered what they may probably offer for themselves to stave off their concernment, in the matter of detaining the Right of others;
Having so given the Reasons, that induced me to believe Some Men guilty, and answered what they may probably offer for themselves to stave off their concernment, in the matter of detaining the Right of Others;
But I heartily pray God to forgive them, and in order to His forgiveness, to give them the Grace of hearty Repentance, such as may signify its seriousness, by such Restitution of the good Name of every abused Person,
But I heartily pray God to forgive them, and in order to His forgiveness, to give them the Grace of hearty Repentance, such as may signify its seriousness, by such Restitution of the good Name of every abused Person,
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and I am afraid, not without extreamly angering my Patients. I have shewed you, in case of the Guilt of Injury, the indispensable Necessity of Restitution; the extent of its Concernment,
and I am afraid, not without extremely angering my Patients. I have showed you, in case of the Gilded of Injury, the indispensable Necessity of Restitution; the extent of its Concernment,
and especial Threats of God 's signal appearances in this World, in the Vindication of the Oppressed Stranger, the Fatherless, the Widow, and the Poor, when the best-spun Policies of Men will be unravelled and defeated;
and especial Treats of God is signal appearances in this World, in the Vindication of the Oppressed Stranger, the Fatherless, the Widow, and the Poor, when the best-spun Policies of Men will be unraveled and defeated;
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But instead of all that, I shall recommend to your consideration an expression of the Psalmist, resolved into a Sentence, When God arises, His Enemies will be scattered;
But instead of all that, I shall recommend to your consideration an expression of the Psalmist, resolved into a Sentence, When God arises, His Enemies will be scattered;
Well, before I have done, I judge it necessary to Answer two or three Objections, which, I foresee, will, in all probability, be levelled against this Discourse.
Well, before I have done, I judge it necessary to Answer two or three Objections, which, I foresee, will, in all probability, be leveled against this Discourse.
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To that I say, That that never seems to me unseasonable, that is necessary, and that I apprehend not the incivility of catching hold of the Skirt of a Man's best Weed,
To that I say, That that never seems to me unseasonable, that is necessary, and that I apprehend not the incivility of catching hold of the Skirt of a Man's best Weed,
The next I can think of, is, That it is ill becoming a Minister of Peace, to disturb a new-made Peace, with the Representation of old matters of Dissention, which no doubt will, with all the aggravations, spleen and malice can suggest, be represented.
The next I can think of, is, That it is ill becoming a Minister of Peace, to disturb a new-made Peace, with the Representation of old matters of Dissension, which no doubt will, with all the aggravations, spleen and malice can suggest, be represented.
as many more, as they have a mind to? The Answer Jehu made the Son of Ahab, enquiring for Peace, was, What Peace, as long as thy Mother Jezabel 's Whoredomes, and Witchcrafts are so many? And may not there, think you, a question something like it be ask'd here? What Peace, as long as Wrongs and Injuries continue unsatisfied for? The Prophet Isaiah tells us, that God saith, There is no Peace to the Wicked;
as many more, as they have a mind to? The Answer Jehu made the Son of Ahab, inquiring for Peace, was, What Peace, as long as thy Mother Jezebel is Whoredoms, and Witchcrafts Are so many? And may not there, think you, a question something like it be asked Here? What Peace, as long as Wrongs and Injuries continue unsatisfied for? The Prophet Isaiah tells us, that God Says, There is no Peace to the Wicked;
St. Paul, in the First Chapter to the Philipians, saith, that Some Preached Christ, even of Envy and Strife, verse the Fifteenth; however, verse the Eighteenth, He Rejoyced; and the Nineteenth, Was perswaded it would turn to his Salvation.
Saint Paul, in the First Chapter to the Philippians, Says, that some Preached christ, even of Envy and Strife, verse the Fifteenth; however, verse the Eighteenth, He Rejoiced; and the Nineteenth, Was persuaded it would turn to his Salvation.
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Holy David was more afraid of the Precious Balms of Flatterers, than the Wounds of his Friends, whom if they had not been in their intentions, such he would doubtless in effect have made, by useing their Counsels for his good.
Holy David was more afraid of the Precious Balms of Flatterers, than the Wounds of his Friends, whom if they had not been in their intentions, such he would doubtless in Effect have made, by using their Counsels for his good.
and significant Repentance; which God, I heartily pray it, Grant you, and that what hath been delivered, may not be the Savour of Death unto Death, unto any,
and significant Repentance; which God, I heartily pray it, Grant you, and that what hath been Delivered, may not be the Savour of Death unto Death, unto any,
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