A sermon preached on the 18th of April, 1692 at the funeral of the reverend Dr. Anthony Walker, late rector of Fyfield in the county of Essex, deceased by Josiah Woodward ...
That which ocasioned the Prophet Zechariah to make mention of the Mortality of his Brethren the Prophets, was to make it a motive to the Hearers of the Prophets, to Repent and Reform speedily according to their Doctrine.
That which ocasioned the Prophet Zechariah to make mention of the Mortality of his Brothers the prophets, was to make it a motive to the Hearers of the prophets, to repent and Reform speedily according to their Doctrine.
as it follows ( verse 6.) But my Words and my Statutes which I Commanded my Servants the Prophets, did they not take hold of your Fathers? That is, was not the Sanction of my Holy Statutes verified in the Execution of the Penalties Decreed to the breach of them? Did not the Desolation fore-told by the Prophets come upon your disbelieving Fore-Fathers? You canno but confess they did,
as it follows (verse 6.) But my Words and my Statutes which I Commanded my Servants the prophets, did they not take hold of your Father's? That is, was not the Sanction of my Holy Statutes verified in the Execution of the Penalties Decreed to the breach of them? Did not the Desolation foretold by the prophets come upon your disbelieving Fore-Fathers? You canno but confess they did,
Whereas God's Ministers now, have a Written and Established Rule by which they teach, even that perfect System of Doctrine in our Holy Bible, which fully contains the Faith once delivered to the Saints:
Whereas God's Ministers now, have a Written and Established Rule by which they teach, even that perfect System of Doctrine in our Holy bible, which Fully contains the Faith once Delivered to the Saints:
But the End and Aim of God's Ministers the Prophets of old, and his Ministers the Pastors now is the same, viz. to bring Men to the Saving Knowledge of God in Jesus Christ,
But the End and Aim of God's Ministers the prophets of old, and his Ministers the Pastors now is the same, viz. to bring Men to the Saving Knowledge of God in jesus christ,
Upon which account we find the Holy Ghost using the words Prophesying and Preaching as Synonymous Terms for the same thing. 1 Cor. 14. 3. and again verse 24.
Upon which account we find the Holy Ghost using the words Prophesying and Preaching as Synonymous Terms for the same thing. 1 Cor. 14. 3. and again verse 24.
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the words of the Text will naturally apply themselves to our present occasion, and shew us, that neither the Sacred Dignity of the Ministerial Office, nor the Faithfullest discharge of it, can be any Protection from Death.
the words of the Text will naturally apply themselves to our present occasion, and show us, that neither the Sacred Dignity of the Ministerial Office, nor the Faithfullest discharge of it, can be any Protection from Death.
Death hath closed those Compassionate Hands which so often Administred to your Wants, and ended that Fatherly Care which so peculiarly consulted the Interests of your particular Persons and Families.
Death hath closed those Compassionate Hands which so often Administered to your Wants, and ended that Fatherly Care which so peculiarly consulted the Interests of your particular Persons and Families.
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That Mouth which so often and so servently treated of the Great Things of God's Law in your Ears, is now lock'd up in perfect silence till the Resurrection.
That Mouth which so often and so servently treated of the Great Things of God's Law in your Ears, is now locked up in perfect silence till the Resurrection.
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The Prophets are not Angels by Nature, though they are Angels by Office, as they are term'd ( Rev. 2. 1.) as being the Messengers of God to the Churches, and bringing them Tidings from Heaven.
The prophets Are not Angels by Nature, though they Are Angels by Office, as they Are termed (Rev. 2. 1.) as being the Messengers of God to the Churches, and bringing them Tidings from Heaven.
For our Blessed Saviour ( The Truth and the Life ) has promised that such as believe in him shall never die, (John 11. 26.) They shall live for ever in his Presence and Kingdom.
For our Blessed Saviour (The Truth and the Life) has promised that such as believe in him shall never die, (John 11. 26.) They shall live for ever in his Presence and Kingdom.
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All Humane Maladies are driven away by the Glorious Presence of God, as Shadows when there is nothing to interpose betwixt them and the Sun. So that it is very happy for the Faithful Servants of God, that they are so soon to remove from this State of Darkness and Discord, and Sin and Misery.
All Humane Maladies Are driven away by the Glorious Presence of God, as Shadows when there is nothing to interpose betwixt them and the Sun. So that it is very happy for the Faithful Servants of God, that they Are so soon to remove from this State of Darkness and Discord, and since and Misery.
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For though some thought that St. John was exempted from Death, and some vain People would yet perswade us, That he is even to this day walking about yet we find he did not think so himself:
For though Some Thought that Saint John was exempted from Death, and Some vain People would yet persuade us, That he is even to this day walking about yet we find he did not think so himself:
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The extravagant pretence of the Wandering Jew not many years since, was something like this, who confidently affirm'd that he kept the door of the Hall where our Blessed Saviour was condemned at the time of his Trial before Pilate: And that Christ for some roughness of carriage towards him, destin'd him to live till his coming to Judgment:
The extravagant pretence of the Wandering Jew not many Years since, was something like this, who confidently affirmed that he kept the door of the Hall where our Blessed Saviour was condemned At the time of his Trial before Pilate: And that christ for Some roughness of carriage towards him, destined him to live till his coming to Judgement:
and his Sepulcre is with us unto this day, Acts 2. 29. So Great a Progenitor and so Eminent a Type of the Messiah, was compelled to yield to the necessary Decays and Decease of Natural Life.
and his Sepulchre is with us unto this day, Acts 2. 29. So Great a Progenitor and so Eminent a Type of the Messiah, was compelled to yield to the necessary Decays and Decease of Natural Life.
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That the greatest Eminency in God's Church here, is no exemption from the common Mortality. Which great Truth I shall endeavour to improve and apply these two ways.
That the greatest Eminency in God's Church Here, is no exemption from the Common Mortality. Which great Truth I shall endeavour to improve and apply these two ways.
which may turn our Complaints of the severity of God's Providences into Admiration and Praise of the infinite Wisdom and Goodness which directed and dispensed them. For,
which may turn our Complaints of the severity of God's Providences into Admiration and Praise of the infinite Wisdom and goodness which directed and dispensed them. For,
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The Laborious and Stedfast Servants of God are encourag'd by a Voice from Heaven to go on cheerfully in their present Labours in hope of the rest to come.
The Laborious and Steadfast Servants of God Are encouraged by a Voice from Heaven to go on cheerfully in their present Labours in hope of the rest to come.
Now, a Faithful Minister is not only a Labourer, but a Labourer in Harvest ( Matth. 9. 38.) a time in which every one puts out his strength to the utmost.
Now, a Faithful Minister is not only a Labourer, but a Labourer in Harvest (Matthew 9. 38.) a time in which every one puts out his strength to the utmost.
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as it was at once the Grief and Anger of our Supreme Pastor in the days of his Flesh ( Mark 3. 5.) He look'd round about on them with Anger, being griev'd for the hardness of their Hearts.
as it was At once the Grief and Anger of our Supreme Pastor in the days of his Flesh (Mark 3. 5.) He looked round about on them with Anger, being grieved for the hardness of their Hearts.
nor to spend a few drops of sweat in labouring to pull Men out of the Claws of the Devil, when for this very thing our Blessed Lord shed Showers of his Blood.
nor to spend a few drops of sweat in labouring to pull Men out of the Claws of the devil, when for this very thing our Blessed Lord shed Showers of his Blood.
These Thoughts will make every tender Pastor put himself out to the utmost. And the less rest we take here, the sweeter will be our everlasting repose above.
These Thoughts will make every tender Pastor put himself out to the utmost. And the less rest we take Here, the Sweeten will be our everlasting repose above.
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The same propitious Hand which wipes away the Tears from the Eyes of the disconsolate Christian, will wipe away the Sweat from the Brows of the Painful.
The same propitious Hand which wipes away the Tears from the Eyes of the disconsolate Christian, will wipe away the Sweat from the Brows of the Painful.
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This then is an Expression of God's infinite Goodness and Compassion to his Faithful Ministers, in that the infliction of Death is a dismission from their Labours. Which will surther appear,
This then is an Expression of God's infinite goodness and Compassion to his Faithful Ministers, in that the infliction of Death is a dismission from their Labours. Which will surther appear,
and then 'tis easie to say who will be greatest sufferers, either the few harmless Pilgrims that are so far from doing an Injury, that they would not return one to gain the whole World:
and then it's easy to say who will be greatest sufferers, either the few harmless Pilgrim's that Are so Far from doing an Injury, that they would not return one to gain the Whole World:
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when he had given such a peculiar Charge that they should do his Prophets no harm, Psal. 105. 15. And when Jeroboam 's Passion had transported him so far beyond the measures of Equity,
when he had given such a peculiar Charge that they should do his prophets no harm, Psalm 105. 15. And when Jeroboam is Passion had transported him so Far beyond the measures of Equity,
so that he could not pull it in to him again, 1 Kings 13. 4. So that God reprov'd even Kings for their sakes. And on the other side, who could have thought but that every Body would have been kind and obliging to the Prophets, when God had promis'd, That so small a kindness as a Cup of cold water given to a Prophet in the name of a Prophet, should not be unrewarded, Matth. 10. 42. Considering withall, That this was a promise made by that infinite Remunerator, who gives whole Cities for the improvement of some petty Pounds ( Luke 19. 17.) Yet, alas!
so that he could not pull it in to him again, 1 Kings 13. 4. So that God reproved even Kings for their sakes. And on the other side, who could have Thought but that every Body would have been kind and obliging to the prophets, when God had promised, That so small a kindness as a Cup of cold water given to a Prophet in the name of a Prophet, should not be unrewarded, Matthew 10. 42. Considering withal, That this was a promise made by that infinite Remunerator, who gives Whole Cities for the improvement of Some Petty Pounds (Lycia 19. 17.) Yet, alas!
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and Defiles of Injuries did they usually run their Course? And through what painful and bloody Deaths did the most of them make their entrance into Glory? Isaiah is said to be sawn asunder;
and Defiles of Injuries did they usually run their Course? And through what painful and bloody Death's did the most of them make their Entrance into Glory? Isaiah is said to be sawn asunder;
Ezechiel is reported to be slain by the Captain of the Jews at Babylon; Amos his Brains beaten out by Amasias the Idolatrous Priest of Bethel. Micah 's Neck broken by Joram the Son of Ahab. And (to name no more) Zechariah, the Pen-man of the words of the Text, is suppos'd to be the Prophet of whom our Blessed Saviour says, He was slain betwixt the Porch and the Altar, (Matth. 23. 35.) There being no other Zecharias the Son of Barachias mentioned in the Scriptures, save this Prophet whose Genealogy is thus Recorded, Zech. 1. 1. In the Eighth Month came the Word of the Lord to Zechariah the Son of Barachiah, &c. Many more Instances of this Nature are Collected by Epiphanius, in his Account of the Lives of the Prophets. And if we look into that Sacred Book which ought to be in our Hands every day, we shall there find that the Holy Apostle sped no better.
Ezechiel is reported to be slave by the Captain of the jews At Babylon; Amos his Brains beaten out by Amasias the Idolatrous Priest of Bethel. micah is Neck broken by Jhoram the Son of Ahab. And (to name no more) Zechariah, the Penman of the words of the Text, is supposed to be the Prophet of whom our Blessed Saviour Says, He was slave betwixt the Porch and the Altar, (Matthew 23. 35.) There being no other Zechariah the Son of Barachiah mentioned in the Scriptures, save this Prophet whose Genealogy is thus Recorded, Zechariah 1. 1. In the Eighth Monn Come the Word of the Lord to Zechariah the Son of Barachiah, etc. Many more Instances of this Nature Are Collected by Epiphanius, in his Account of the Lives of the prophets. And if we look into that Sacred Book which ought to be in our Hands every day, we shall there find that the Holy Apostle sped no better.
and Attact Wickedness seated in high places, who soon shew'd their Powerful Wrath against such as durst disturb their haughty Lusts. John Baptist 's Faithful Reproof of Herod 's Adultery, cost him his Head:
and Attact Wickedness seated in high places, who soon showed their Powerful Wrath against such as durst disturb their haughty Lusts. John Baptist is Faithful Reproof of Herod is Adultery, cost him his Head:
3. The great wisdom and awful Righteousness of God's Providence appears in the Death of Faithful Ministers, in that this is a means of bringing them to render an Account of their Ambassy at the Court of Heaven.
3. The great Wisdom and awful Righteousness of God's Providence appears in the Death of Faithful Ministers, in that this is a means of bringing them to render an Account of their Ambassy At the Court of Heaven.
How faithfully we have promulged the Will of God? How impartially we have reproved Sin? How industriously we have watch'd over Souls? And with what serious earnestness we have further'd their Salvation:
How faithfully we have promulged the Will of God? How impartially we have reproved since? How industriously we have watched over Souls? And with what serious earnestness we have furthered their Salvation:
how we have negotiated the grand Interests of our Master's Kingdom? And then (says the Prophet) Such as have turn'd many to Righteousness shall shine as the Stars for ever and ever, Dan. 12. 3.
how we have negotiated the grand Interests of our Masters Kingdom? And then (Says the Prophet) Such as have turned many to Righteousness shall shine as the Stars for ever and ever, Dan. 12. 3.
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That of all the Thousands of them that were put to Death, yet none of them died without a Zealous Confession of the Truth of the Christian Religion, affirming with their last Breath, That it was the Wisdom and Power of God to Salvation:
That of all the Thousands of them that were put to Death, yet none of them died without a Zealous Confessi of the Truth of the Christian Religion, affirming with their last Breath, That it was the Wisdom and Power of God to Salvation:
So that usually very numerous Conversions were made by the constancy of their Dying Confessions. At Death, even the vainest of Men are usually serious:
So that usually very numerous Conversions were made by the constancy of their Dying Confessions. At Death, even the vainest of Men Are usually serious:
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and seeing the great things there, they turn about to acquaint the standers-by, what a Righteous Judge there is in the Neighbouring World! What an All-sufficient Saviour!
and seeing the great things there, they turn about to acquaint the Standers by, what a Righteous Judge there is in the Neighbouring World! What an All-sufficient Saviour!
5. And lastly, The Wisdom and Goodness of God's Providence appears in the Deaths of Faithful Pastors; in that hereby opportunity is administred to others of God's Witnesses to come and confirm the same Truths.
5. And lastly, The Wisdom and goodness of God's Providence appears in the Death's of Faithful Pastors; in that hereby opportunity is administered to Others of God's Witnesses to come and confirm the same Truths.
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God sends Prophet after Prophet, Minister after Minister, rising early and sending them, (Jer. 44. 4.) As it were Storming a sturdy Heart by fresh assaults, that so being encompassed with so great an Army of Champions Valiant for the Truth, the most obstinate sinner might think of Surrender:
God sends Prophet After Prophet, Minister After Minister, rising early and sending them, (Jer. 44. 4.) As it were Storming a sturdy Heart by fresh assaults, that so being encompassed with so great an Army of Champions Valiant for the Truth, the most obstinate sinner might think of Surrender:
and sees Wolves breaking in on every side, and carrying away a great part of his Flock: (the rest also being apt to straggle and run into Snares) and perhaps he finds little assistance from others, but much discouragement. This alas! is our very Case;
and sees Wolves breaking in on every side, and carrying away a great part of his Flock: (the rest also being apt to straggle and run into Snares) and perhaps he finds little assistance from Others, but much discouragement. This alas! is our very Case;
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For, the Devil is the more diligent in deceiving and destroying, as knowing, He has but a short time (Revel. 12. 12.) And except we are moved by the same consideration, what Ravage will the Destroyer make? and 'twill be very said,
For, the devil is the more diligent in deceiving and destroying, as knowing, He has but a short time (Revel. 12. 12.) And except we Are moved by the same consideration, what Ravage will the Destroyer make? and it'll be very said,
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It was a moving consideration to our Blessed Saviour himself to think that he had but a little time to be in this World; ( John 9. 4.) I must work the works of him that sent me, whilst it's day, the night cometh when no Man can work.
It was a moving consideration to our Blessed Saviour himself to think that he had but a little time to be in this World; (John 9. 4.) I must work the works of him that sent me, while it's day, the night comes when no Man can work.
And with what Zeal did St. Peter exhort and stir up the Affections of his People? Knowing (says he) that I must shortly put off this Tabernacle, 2 Pet. 1. 14. And Oh! That this weighty Thought filled our Heart every time we either spake to the Great God,
And with what Zeal did Saint Peter exhort and stir up the Affections of his People? Knowing (Says he) that I must shortly put off this Tabernacle, 2 Pet. 1. 14. And Oh! That this weighty Thought filled our Heart every time we either spoke to the Great God,
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And in these things, I do not question but the Life of this our Reverend Brother Deceased, afforded many Instances in which he deserved to be our Pattern.
And in these things, I do not question but the Life of this our Reverend Brother Deceased, afforded many Instances in which he deserved to be our Pattern.
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But his Modesty seems to design that a Veil should be drawn over him at his Funeral; in his Deputing me to this Office, who have been too lately of his Acquaintance.
But his Modesty seems to Design that a Veil should be drawn over him At his Funeral; in his Deputing me to this Office, who have been too lately of his Acquaintance.
In this indeed he gives a Just Reproof to a Vanity too common with Men, who desire a Panegyrick at their Funeral rather than a Sermon, which is rather to Instruct the Living than Applaud the Dead.
In this indeed he gives a Just Reproof to a Vanity too Common with Men, who desire a Panegyric At their Funeral rather than a Sermon, which is rather to Instruct the Living than Applaud the Dead.
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But the greatest Piety and Prudence values not the admiring Eyes and Tongues of the World, content to have their Hearts and Ways approved of an Omniscient God.
But the greatest Piety and Prudence value's not the admiring Eyes and Tongues of the World, content to have their Hearts and Ways approved of an Omniscient God.
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And so was he pleased to continue a sort of Friendly Correspondence, which seem'd to be made up of the Kindness of a Father temper'd with the Familiarity of a Brother;
And so was he pleased to continue a sort of Friendly Correspondence, which seemed to be made up of the Kindness of a Father tempered with the Familiarity of a Brother;
though our distance of Habitation too much interrupted the Exercise of our Acquaintance. So that I here lament the Death of a most Affectionate and Generous Friend;
though our distance of Habitation too much interrupted the Exercise of our Acquaintance. So that I Here lament the Death of a most Affectionate and Generous Friend;
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Acting rather like a near Relation, than a new Acquaintance, and am now never more to enjoy the benefits of his endearing and edifying Society upon Earth.
Acting rather like a near Relation, than a new Acquaintance, and am now never more to enjoy the benefits of his endearing and edifying Society upon Earth.
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In this particular of his obliging Amity, I know such as had the Happiness to be Related to him, will even passionately concurr with me in their Laments for so sensible a loss.
In this particular of his obliging Amity, I know such as had the Happiness to be Related to him, will even passionately concur with me in their Laments for so sensible a loss.
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And to endeavour that all the Piety, Charity, and Sobriety, and whatever else was Praise-worthy and of good Report, that was conspicuous in him, may not be laid in the Grave with him but survive in us.
And to endeavour that all the Piety, Charity, and Sobriety, and whatever Else was Praiseworthy and of good Report, that was conspicuous in him, may not be laid in the Grave with him but survive in us.
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Secondly, Whatever industry in particular and private Instruction and Conversion of Souls has been observed in our Reverend Brother, let us also follow the good Precedent.
Secondly, Whatever industry in particular and private Instruction and Conversion of Souls has been observed in our Reverend Brother, let us also follow the good Precedent.
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For not only the Apostolick Practice, but the Nature of our important work, should prompt us to act the part of those careful Physicians, who make particular Visits to the Houses and Beds of their Patients.
For not only the Apostolic Practice, but the Nature of our important work, should prompt us to act the part of those careful Physicians, who make particular Visits to the Houses and Beds of their Patients.
'Tis true we cannot (many of us in our low Sphere) adequate the Bounty of this tender Father of the Poor, either in the beneficent Distributions he made in his Life,
It's true we cannot (many of us in our low Sphere) adequate the Bounty of this tender Father of the Poor, either in the beneficent Distributions he made in his Life,
and of general Love to all good Men, let us tread in the steps of his Christian Catholicism. For why should not we shew favour to such as God favours? Or how can we be shy of the Company of such,
and of general Love to all good Men, let us tread in the steps of his Christian Catholicism. For why should not we show favour to such as God favours? Or how can we be shy of the Company of such,
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as God will vouchsafe to receive into his Kingdom? Difference in immaterial Opinions should not divide the Hearts of such as agree in the same Faith and Gospel.
as God will vouchsafe to receive into his Kingdom? Difference in immaterial Opinions should not divide the Hearts of such as agree in the same Faith and Gospel.
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or on the other hand, how such as do not comply as far as they can in order to a Blessed Union, (so conducive to our Happiness in both Worlds) will answer their affected stiffness before the Prince of Peace, before whom we must all are long appear in Judgment.
or on the other hand, how such as do not comply as Far as they can in order to a Blessed union, (so conducive to our Happiness in both World's) will answer their affected stiffness before the Prince of Peace, before whom we must all Are long appear in Judgement.
But let me intreat you to do this Honour to his Memory, viz. To make the World see the Power of your Preachers Sermons in the unblamableness of your Conversations.
But let me entreat you to do this Honour to his Memory, viz. To make the World see the Power of your Preachers Sermons in the unblamableness of your Conversations.
Let me then here speak to such as are young, that they seriously mind those instructions which they have learnt from the Mouth of their Grave Catechist. May his Sage Counsels abide by you even to old age;
Let me then Here speak to such as Are young, that they seriously mind those instructions which they have learned from the Mouth of their Grave Catechist. May his Sage Counsels abide by you even to old age;
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Oh! Think, what vast Accounts you have to make to God, who will soon require at your hands the improvement of your many Talents. What Proficiency then and Profit have you made by the many awakening Sermons and Expostulations you have heard? Has your Fruit been answerable to your Tillage? Can you not remember the time when your Hearts have been sensibly touch'd and warm'd by his Doctrine,
Oh! Think, what vast Accounts you have to make to God, who will soon require At your hands the improvement of your many Talents. What Proficiency then and Profit have you made by the many awakening Sermons and Expostulations you have herd? Has your Fruit been answerable to your Tillage? Can you not Remember the time when your Hearts have been sensibly touched and warmed by his Doctrine,
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God lays it to the Charge of the incorrigible Jews, that they remained rough and unpolisht notwithstanding he had hewen them by his Servants the Prophets, (Hos. 6. 5.) It seems they were so hardened, that all the stroaks of their Ministers level'd at their Lusts, could not separate them from ' em.
God lays it to the Charge of the incorrigible jews, that they remained rough and unpolished notwithstanding he had hewn them by his Servants the prophets, (Hos. 6. 5.) It seems they were so hardened, that all the Strokes of their Ministers leveled At their Lustiest, could not separate them from ' em.
which essential part of Wisdom, I pray God encline us all to pursue and practise. I must now conclude my Mournful Subject, in which my Affection would carry me on,
which essential part of Wisdom, I pray God incline us all to pursue and practise. I must now conclude my Mournful Subject, in which my Affection would carry me on,
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