so the necessity of Religion does plainly appear in this, that all the sensitive Enjoyments of this Life, with which the Creatures, that are below us, do rest satisfied, are not sufficient to give satisfaction to the desires of our Nature without it.
so the necessity of Religion does plainly appear in this, that all the sensitive Enjoyments of this Life, with which the Creatures, that Are below us, do rest satisfied, Are not sufficient to give satisfaction to the Desires of our Nature without it.
For take away Religion, and Eating, and Drinking, and all the boasted Pleasures of an Animal-Life, will be so far from making Life easy and comfortable to a Man, that he will labour under infinitely greater wants,
For take away Religion, and Eating, and Drinking, and all the boasted Pleasures of an Animal-Life, will be so Far from making Life easy and comfortable to a Man, that he will labour under infinitely greater Wants,
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He knows our Frame, 'tis true, and the Necessities of our Nature, and since we cannot live without his care of us, he makes those Provisions for our Flesh as our Bodily Wants do require:
He knows our Frame, it's true, and the Necessities of our Nature, and since we cannot live without his care of us, he makes those Provisions for our Flesh as our Bodily Wants do require:
But the great Concern, that exercises his Wisdom and Power, are the Interests of Religion, without which he knows all his other Provisions would do little to make us happy.
But the great Concern, that exercises his Wisdom and Power, Are the Interests of Religion, without which he knows all his other Provisions would do little to make us happy.
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When we consider indeed how much we our selves are concern'd in Religion, it may almost seem a wonder that a Providence should be needful to preserve it;
When we Consider indeed how much we our selves Are concerned in Religion, it may almost seem a wonder that a Providence should be needful to preserve it;
and to prevent those Confusions that without it we are much more obnoxious to than the Creatures that are below us, we should attend to it with so much Sollicitude and Care, that even without the watchfulness of Divine Providence it should never be subject to decay.
and to prevent those Confusions that without it we Are much more obnoxious to than the Creatures that Are below us, we should attend to it with so much Solicitude and Care, that even without the watchfulness of Divine Providence it should never be Subject to decay.
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But besides, that there are watchful Spirits, that with industry and Sollicitude endeavour to corrupt and destroy it, there is so much Corruption in our Nature,
But beside, that there Are watchful Spirits, that with industry and Solicitude endeavour to corrupt and destroy it, there is so much Corruption in our Nature,
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So that did not the same Providence, that watches over us for our Good, interest it self in the Preservation of Religion, it would long e're this have been as great a Stranger in the World,
So that did not the same Providence, that watches over us for our Good, Interest it self in the Preservation of Religion, it would long ever this have been as great a Stranger in the World,
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And when, after so visible a Demonstration of his Power and Goodness, they were still apt to revolt from his Service, he awak'd them to a sense of their Duty, by setting before them the great Things he had done for them.
And when, After so visible a Demonstration of his Power and goodness, they were still apt to revolt from his Service, he awaked them to a sense of their Duty, by setting before them the great Things he had done for them.
Thus in the Words before my Text he expostulates with them, saying, O my People, what have I done unto thee? wherein have I wearied thee? Testify against me.
Thus in the Words before my Text he expostulates with them, saying, Oh my People, what have I done unto thee? wherein have I wearied thee? Testify against me.
O my People, remember now what Balak King of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the Son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal, that ye may know the Righteousness of the Lord V. 3, 4, 5. And when by reminding them of those mighty Favours, which were too great to be gainsay'd,
Oh my People, Remember now what Balak King of Moab consulted, and what balaam the Son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal, that you may know the Righteousness of the Lord V. 3, 4, 5. And when by reminding them of those mighty Favours, which were too great to be gainsaid,
and how our selves before the high God? For when Religion is so much our Interest, he by the Methods he takes to secure so great a Blessing to Mankind,
and how our selves before the high God? For when Religion is so much our Interest, he by the Methods he Takes to secure so great a Blessing to Mankind,
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and keep them here below, to the Comtemplations of his excellent Majesty, and a lively acknowledgment of his Being, does require that we should do Justice, love Mercy, and walk humbly with him.
and keep them Here below, to the Contemplations of his excellent Majesty, and a lively acknowledgment of his Being, does require that we should do justice, love Mercy, and walk humbly with him.
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And as the most grateful return we can make to him, for his care in the Preservation of our nearest Concernment, he requires that we should apply our Minds to the exercise of a most vigorous Piety,
And as the most grateful return we can make to him, for his care in the Preservation of our nearest Concernment, he requires that we should apply our Minds to the exercise of a most vigorous Piety,
II. That it is in the practice of these Things, that the true Spirit of Religion does consist. III. That the Reason, why Men do at any Time act contrary to these Things, is, not because they are ignorant of them;
II That it is in the practice of these Things, that the true Spirit of Religion does consist. III. That the Reason, why Men do At any Time act contrary to these Things, is, not Because they Are ignorant of them;
It requires Inferiours to be Modest and Humble; and Superiours courteous and gentle: The People conformable to Laws, and the Magistrates ruling in the fear of God.
It requires Inferiors to be Modest and Humble; and Superiors courteous and gentle: The People conformable to Laws, and the Magistrates ruling in the Fear of God.
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Tribute to whom Tribute is due, Custome to whom Custome, Fear to whom Fear, and Honour to whom Honour, Rom. 13.7. In which words the Apostle sums up that Duty and Homage, that Support and Subjection, that Reverence and Obedience, that is owing to the Persons and Authority of those whom God has set over us.
Tribute to whom Tribute is due, Custom to whom Custom, fear to whom fear, and Honour to whom Honour, Rom. 13.7. In which words the Apostle sums up that Duty and Homage, that Support and Subjection, that reverence and obedience, that is owing to the Persons and authority of those whom God has Set over us.
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And can any thing be more just and equal than that we should Honour the Person and reverence the Power that protects us? Can any thing be more fit than that we should with the most grateful Minds bless God for the Patronage of those under whose Shadow we live in Safety;
And can any thing be more just and equal than that we should Honour the Person and Reverence the Power that protects us? Can any thing be more fit than that we should with the most grateful Minds bless God for the Patronage of those under whose Shadow we live in Safety;
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and by whose Industry and Vigilance, Order and peace are preserved? that we should by a quiet and peaceable Deportment make the burden of Government as easy and light upon their Shoulders as 'tis possible,
and by whose Industry and Vigilance, Order and peace Are preserved? that we should by a quiet and peaceable Deportment make the burden of Government as easy and Light upon their Shoulders as it's possible,
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when they really are what they are stiled, Nursing Fathers to their People, and the Ministers of God for good? In a word, that we should bear Faith and true Allegiance to those, to whom we are not only bound by all the ties of Gratitude,
when they really Are what they Are styled, Nursing Father's to their People, and the Ministers of God for good? In a word, that we should bear Faith and true Allegiance to those, to whom we Are not only bound by all the ties of Gratitude,
Was there nothing but Possession to be pleaded in the case, I do not understand but a King of England may, by virtue of it, claim our Allegiance as fairly,
Was there nothing but Possession to be pleaded in the case, I do not understand but a King of England may, by virtue of it, claim our Allegiance as fairly,
as if he had said, since every Citizen or Member of a Community is conscious to himself how many benefits he enjoys by the publick Authority, let him know, that as a Recompence for so many Advantages, his Obedience is due to him that has the Government.
as if he had said, since every Citizen or Member of a Community is conscious to himself how many benefits he enjoys by the public authority, let him know, that as a Recompense for so many Advantages, his obedience is due to him that has the Government.
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to give our Allegiance to the present King, is so far from being a Matter that in Justice we are obliged to, that it is a great piece of Injustice to him to whom we have formerly bound our selves.
to give our Allegiance to the present King, is so Far from being a Matter that in justice we Are obliged to, that it is a great piece of Injustice to him to whom we have formerly bound our selves.
And truly I should be apt to think so too, had not that unfortunate Prince suffer'd himself to be so far transported by the evil Counsels of those, whose designs could not be carried on but by the destruction of our Constitution, to invade those Laws by which our Rights are secured,
And truly I should be apt to think so too, had not that unfortunate Prince suffered himself to be so Far transported by the evil Counsels of those, whose designs could not be carried on but by the destruction of our Constitution, to invade those Laws by which our Rights Are secured,
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but endeavour'd by alienating a principal Part of his Authority, to make us Traitors to our Constitution, by subjecting our dearest Rights to foreign Jurisdiction, those that have carried Obedience to the highest, have here made a stand;
but endeavoured by alienating a principal Part of his authority, to make us Traitors to our Constitution, by subjecting our dearest Rights to foreign Jurisdiction, those that have carried obedience to the highest, have Here made a stand;
yet he in his dying words declared (no doubt for the Instruction of, and as a Caution to his Son Solomon ) that he that ruleth over Men must be just. 2 Sam. 23.3.
yet he in his dying words declared (no doubt for the Instruction of, and as a Caution to his Son Solomon) that he that Ruleth over Men must be just. 2 Sam. 23.3.
if the Commands of Authority will warrant our Obedience, though there be sin in the Command, what need is there of this Caution that they be just? David was certainly mistaken in the nature of Government,
if the Commands of authority will warrant our obedience, though there be since in the Command, what need is there of this Caution that they be just? David was Certainly mistaken in the nature of Government,
And therefore the Wise Man requires us not to be Righteous over-much. Eccl. 7.16. not to be too rigorous in the vindicating our own Rights, nor in the executing the Laws upon the Offenders;
And Therefore the Wise Man requires us not to be Righteous overmuch. Ecclesiastes 7.16. not to be too rigorous in the vindicating our own Rights, nor in the executing the Laws upon the Offenders;
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'Tis this will make us observe and follow the tendernesses of our Nature, and teach us that Humanity and Mercy is the noblest Embellishment of Justice.
It's this will make us observe and follow the Tendernesses of our Nature, and teach us that Humanity and Mercy is the Noblest Embellishment of justice.
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The Syriac Version renders it, Ʋt sis paratus ad sequendum Dominum Deum tuum, that thou beest ready to follow or to walk in the Steps of the Lord thy God, imitating him in the slowness of his wrath,
The Syriac Version renders it, Ʋt sis Ready ad sequendum Dominum God tuum, that thou Best ready to follow or to walk in the Steps of the Lord thy God, imitating him in the slowness of his wrath,
and in regard of the transcendent Majesty of the God of Heaven, but most apt to abate those rigorous Excesses of Justice, that do ill become our Nature.
and in regard of the transcendent Majesty of the God of Heaven, but most apt to abate those rigorous Excesses of justice, that do ill become our Nature.
For he that is humbled by the sense of that Justice he has provok'd, and that Mercy that he stands in need of, will not take his Fellow-Servant by the Throat for every petty Offence or inconsiderable Debt,
For he that is humbled by the sense of that justice he has provoked, and that Mercy that he Stands in need of, will not take his Fellow servant by the Throat for every Petty Offence or inconsiderable Debt,
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II. 'Tis in the practice of these things that Religion does consist. Whatever less than these things we place Religion in, we not only rudely affront it, but our own Nature.
II It's in the practice of these things that Religion does consist. Whatever less than these things we place Religion in, we not only rudely affront it, but our own Nature.
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Although the Jewish Religion did not only allow, but oblige that People to external Observances, and for the main of it consist in Sacrifices and other visible Rites;
Although the Jewish Religion did not only allow, but oblige that People to external Observances, and for the main of it consist in Sacrifices and other visible Rites;
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yet the reason why God did institute a Religion of this Nature for them, was not because it is the best in its own nature and most agreeable to the Divine perfections,
yet the reason why God did institute a Religion of this Nature for them, was not Because it is the best in its own nature and most agreeable to the Divine perfections,
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But yet in after-Ages, when the rudeness of their Minds began to wear off, he by degrees did inculcate to them that Religion that was more acceptable to him than their most pompous Service.
But yet in Afterages, when the rudeness of their Minds began to wear off, he by Degrees did inculcate to them that Religion that was more acceptable to him than their most pompous Service.
Wherewithal shall I come before the Lord, and how my self before the high God? Shall I come before him with burnt Offerings, with Calves of a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of Rams,
Wherewithal shall I come before the Lord, and how my self before the high God? Shall I come before him with burned Offerings, with Calves of a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of Rams,
or with ten thousands of Rivers of Oyl? shall I give my first-born for my transgression, the fruit of my Body for the Sin of my Soul? These were Enquiries that a Jew, whose Religion did exact from him pompous and visible Expiations, might make.
or with ten thousands of rivers of Oil? shall I give my firstborn for my Transgression, the fruit of my Body for the since of my Soul? These were Enquiries that a Jew, whose Religion did exact from him pompous and visible Expiations, might make.
But yet, if while we tithe Mint, Annis and Cummin, we neglect the weightier matters of the Law, Judgment, Mercy and Faith; if while we eagerly contend for doubtful Opinions,
But yet, if while we tithe Mint, Annis and Cummin, we neglect the Weightier matters of the Law, Judgement, Mercy and Faith; if while we eagerly contend for doubtful Opinions,
and external Circumstances, we are unconcern'd for the doing Justice, the loving Mercy, and the walking humbly with our God, we represent Religion as so poor and lank a thing as the reason of man cannot possibly stoop to.
and external circumstances, we Are unconcerned for the doing justice, the loving Mercy, and the walking humbly with our God, we represent Religion as so poor and lank a thing as the reason of man cannot possibly stoop to.
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The exercises of Piety toward God, and Justice and Charity toward our Neighbour, are such lofty and sublime Matters, that an understand Creature is easily reconciled to a great and venerable Opinion of them;
The exercises of Piety towards God, and justice and Charity towards our Neighbour, Are such lofty and sublime Matters, that an understand Creature is Easily reconciled to a great and venerable Opinion of them;
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But a Religion that consists only in Theatrical Shows and Pompous Pageantries, in things that only exercise the Body and please the Sense, is fitter for a Beast, that can look no further than to Objects of Sense,
But a Religion that consists only in Theatrical Shows and Pompous Pageantries, in things that only exercise the Body and please the Sense, is fitter for a Beast, that can look no further than to Objects of Sense,
a little more Zeal for Righteousness, Peace, and Christian Charity, and something less on both sides for those things that are not to be weighed against them, would as much become our Prudence as 'tis necessary for our Preservation. I come now, III. To the third thing I propounded;
a little more Zeal for Righteousness, Peace, and Christian Charity, and something less on both sides for those things that Are not to be weighed against them, would as much become our Prudence as it's necessary for our Preservation. I come now, III. To the third thing I propounded;
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If Men by open Force, or secret Fraud endeavour to over-power or undermine each other, and there be complainings in our Streets by reason of the Treacheries of the Fraudulent,
If Men by open Force, or secret Fraud endeavour to overpower or undermine each other, and there be complainings in our Streets by reason of the Treacheries of the Fraudulent,
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or Princes not content with that just Power, that would make them beloved of their People and dreaded by their Enemies, do fall to digging up Foundations and over-turning Constitutions, that out of the ruines of their Peoples Liberties they may erect a Babel of Tyranny and Arbitrary Power;
or Princes not content with that just Power, that would make them Beloved of their People and dreaded by their Enemies, do fallen to digging up Foundations and overturning Constitutions, that out of the ruins of their Peoples Liberties they may erect a Babel of Tyranny and Arbitrary Power;
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and in Justice and Mercy toward Men, will appear. 1. That without it the World cannot be kept in any tolerable good Condition. 2. That without it we cannot have any reasonable hope to see Things settle well again, when once out of Order.
and in justice and Mercy towards Men, will appear. 1. That without it the World cannot be kept in any tolerable good Condition. 2. That without it we cannot have any reasonable hope to see Things settle well again, when once out of Order.
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The Exigencies of Human Nature, and the Defects, if not the ill use of Human Wisdom, do make it necessary that the World should be under so great Wisdom and Power as that of the Almighty.
The Exigencies of Human Nature, and the Defects, if not the ill use of Human Wisdom, do make it necessary that the World should be under so great Wisdom and Power as that of the Almighty.
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no Mercy or Compassion to those in Distress, nor Tenderness of each others Concerns; no Regard to Promises or Contracts, to Oaths or the strongest Obligations;
no Mercy or Compassion to those in Distress, nor Tenderness of each Others Concerns; no Regard to Promises or Contracts, to Oaths or the Strongest Obligations;
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So that Mens Hearts would be fradulent and deceitful, their Throats an open Sepulchre, and the Poyson of Asps under their Lips. Their Mouths would be full of Cursing and Bitterness, their Teeth Spears and Arrows, and their Tongues sharp Swords:
So that Men's Hearts would be fraudulent and deceitful, their Throats an open Sepulchre, and the Poison of Asps under their Lips. Their Mouths would be full of Cursing and Bitterness, their Teeth Spears and Arrows, and their Tongues sharp Swords:
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And unless the same course be taken in the Distempers of Civil-Bodies, 'tis not to be expected to see them return to their former strong and vigorous State.
And unless the same course be taken in the Distempers of Civil-Bodies, it's not to be expected to see them return to their former strong and vigorous State.
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For by a sincere Piety the Wisdom of God is engaged to preside over, and direct those Counsels, which without it must of necessity be confused and distracted;
For by a sincere Piety the Wisdom of God is engaged to preside over, and Direct those Counsels, which without it must of necessity be confused and distracted;
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and Divine Providence, without which Mischief comes upon Mischief, Rumour upon Rumour, and Men seek Peace but find none, as the Prophet Ezekiel speaks, returns to the helm, that it hath forsaken;
and Divine Providence, without which Mischief comes upon Mischief, Rumour upon Rumour, and Men seek Peace but find none, as the Prophet Ezekielem speaks, returns to the helm, that it hath forsaken;
It is observable, that the usual Method of those who project the ruine of a State, is by straitning and limiting the publick Justice, to create Parties;
It is observable, that the usual Method of those who project the ruin of a State, is by straightening and limiting the public justice, to create Parties;
And the only way to heal a distemper'd State, is to remove those Mounds and Works, that have thrown Injustice with too much weight and severity upon one side,
And the only Way to heal a distempered State, is to remove those Mounds and Works, that have thrown Injustice with too much weight and severity upon one side,
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In this he has done us so much good, that 'tis but little more that he has done for the Angels, those glorious Inhabitants of the City of the living God.
In this he has done us so much good, that it's but little more that he has done for the Angels, those glorious Inhabitants of the city of the living God.
But, blessed be his Name, he has furnished us with another Motive, as in the late wonderful and unexpected Revolution, he has to a Miracle shewed us what is good.
But, blessed be his Name, he has furnished us with Another Motive, as in the late wondered and unexpected Revolution, he has to a Miracle showed us what is good.
and has preserved our Religion, that requires us to do Justice, to shew Mercy, and to walk humbly with our God, from the overflowings of Superstition and Idolatry;
and has preserved our Religion, that requires us to do justice, to show Mercy, and to walk humbly with our God, from the overflowings of Superstition and Idolatry;
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He, I say, when all places were full of Fears and dismal Apprehensions, and all Faces gather'd blackness for the dread of those Evils that were ready to break in upon us;
He, I say, when all places were full of Fears and dismal Apprehensions, and all Faces gathered blackness for the dread of those Evils that were ready to break in upon us;
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and Judgments were given without any Rule or Measure, but the Interests of a Party, who depended more upon Oppression and Violence for the carrying on their Designs,
and Judgments were given without any Rule or Measure, but the Interests of a Party, who depended more upon Oppression and Violence for the carrying on their Designs,
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He, I say, when our Religion, our laws, and Liberties, all the dear Concernments both of this Life and that which is to come, were doom'd to perpetual bondage, under Popery,
He, I say, when our Religion, our laws, and Liberties, all the dear Concernments both of this Life and that which is to come, were doomed to perpetual bondage, under Popery,
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and truly English Government, a Government that knows no Rule but our Laws, nor no other End but the Peace and Prosperity of our Country, the Safeguard and Protection of our Persons, the Preservation of our Rights and Liberties,
and truly English Government, a Government that knows no Rule but our Laws, nor no other End but the Peace and Prosperity of our Country, the Safeguard and Protection of our Persons, the Preservation of our Rights and Liberties,
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Then will their Malice find no matter to work upon, nor no Party whose discontents shall furnish them with means to engage them in designs against the Interests of their Religion and their Country.
Then will their Malice find no matter to work upon, nor no Party whose discontents shall furnish them with means to engage them in designs against the Interests of their Religion and their Country.
and nothing will contribute more to the removing all Discontents, and the extirpating that Bitterness which has of late so much shook the Foundations of our Peace,
and nothing will contribute more to the removing all Discontents, and the extirpating that Bitterness which has of late so much shook the Foundations of our Peace,
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as they are to prosecute them by first sowing Divisions, and then exasperating them by leavening Mens Souls with a Spirit of Oppression and Violence, Inhumanity and Cruelty? They could never have put us into so much dread, had not our own unhappy Heats prepared them Parties, who for wreaking a little Spight, easily,
as they Are to prosecute them by First sowing Divisions, and then exasperating them by leavening Men's Souls with a Spirit of Oppression and Violence, Inhumanity and Cruelty? They could never have put us into so much dread, had not our own unhappy Heats prepared them Parties, who for wreaking a little Spite, Easily,
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And there is nothing that for the future will so perfectly remove our Fears, as that Justice and Mercy that will unite our Interests, and reconcile our Hearts.
And there is nothing that for the future will so perfectly remove our Fears, as that justice and Mercy that will unite our Interests, and reconcile our Hearts.
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For how is it possible there should be Heats and Animosities among Men, when no Man has any cause of Apprehensions from another? How shall any Man converse with Disguise or Jealousy,
For how is it possible there should be Heats and Animosities among Men, when no Man has any cause of Apprehensions from Another? How shall any Man converse with Disguise or Jealousy,
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when he knows of none that will do him harm? So long as Justice is the governing Principle among Men, Superiours need not fear any ill from their Inferiours;
when he knows of none that will do him harm? So long as justice is the governing Principle among Men, Superiors need not Fear any ill from their Inferiors;
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Nor need Inferiours have any dread of the Power of those above them; because this Vertue joined with Mercy will dispose them to use it for their Defence:
Nor need Inferiors have any dread of the Power of those above them; Because this Virtue joined with Mercy will dispose them to use it for their Defence:
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and in which, from the Example of a pious and good Prince, we have all the Encouragements that a People can desire to Piety, Justice and Charity, we would study to know these things, that make so much for our Peace and happiness.
and in which, from the Exampl of a pious and good Prince, we have all the Encouragements that a People can desire to Piety, justice and Charity, we would study to know these things, that make so much for our Peace and happiness.
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For the obtaining of which great Blessing, may it please the God of Mercy and Love to give us the Grace and Wisdom to apply our Minds to know the import and advantage of those great Vertues of Piety, Justice and Mercy, which,
For the obtaining of which great Blessing, may it please the God of Mercy and Love to give us the Grace and Wisdom to apply our Minds to know the import and advantage of those great Virtues of Piety, justice and Mercy, which,
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