The life of Dr. Sanderson, late Bishop of Lincoln written by Izaak Walton ; to which is added, some short tracts or cases of conscience written by the said Bishop.
knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For whosoever asketh, &c. AS all the Creatures of God, which attain their highest perfection by process of time, are in their first beginning raw;
knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For whosoever asks, etc. AS all the Creatures of God, which attain their highest perfection by process of time, Are in their First beginning raw;
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and thereby longer enforced to continue a subject for other mens compassions to work upon voluntarily, without any other perswader, besides their own secret Inclination, moving them to repay to the common Stock of Humanity such help,
and thereby longer Enforced to continue a Subject for other men's compassions to work upon voluntarily, without any other persuader, beside their own secret Inclination, moving them to repay to the Common Stock of Humanity such help,
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yet through his most good and gracious Providence, which feedeth the young, even of feathered Fowls and Ravens (whose natural significations of their necessities are therefore termed in Scripture Prayers and Invocations which God doth hear) we, amongst them, whom he values at a far higher rate than millions of brute Creatures, do find by perpetual experience, daily occasions given unto every of us, religiously to acknowledge with the Prophet David, Thou, O Lord, from our birth hast been merciful unto us, we have tasted thy goodness hanging even at our Mothers Breasts.
yet through his most good and gracious Providence, which feeds the young, even of feathered Fowls and Ravens (whose natural significations of their necessities Are Therefore termed in Scripture Prayers and Invocations which God does hear) we, among them, whom he value's At a Far higher rate than millions of brutus Creatures, do find by perpetual experience, daily occasions given unto every of us, religiously to acknowledge with the Prophet David, Thou, Oh Lord, from our birth haste been merciful unto us, we have tasted thy Goodness hanging even At our Mother's Breasts.
That God, which during Infancy preserveth us without our knowledge, teacheth us at years of discretion how to use our own Abilities for procurement of our own good.
That God, which during Infancy Preserveth us without our knowledge, Teaches us At Years of discretion how to use our own Abilities for procurement of our own good.
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and of the other, we may very well think, that if any where, surely first and most of all in our Prayers, God doth make his continual Claim, Fili, da mihi cor tuum, Son, let me never fail in this duty to have thy heart.
and of the other, we may very well think, that if any where, surely First and most of all in our Prayers, God does make his continual Claim, Fili, da mihi cor tuum, Son, let me never fail in this duty to have thy heart.
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yea, framed ready to our hands in a manner all, for suits and supplications, which our condition of life on earth may at any time need, there is not one, no not one to be found directed unto Angels, Saints, or any, saving God alone.
yea, framed ready to our hands in a manner all, for suits and supplications, which our condition of life on earth may At any time need, there is not one, no not one to be found directed unto Angels, Saints, or any, Saving God alone.
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and what his blessed Apostles did practice, who can doubt but the way for us to pray so as we may undoubtedly be accepted, is by conforming our Prayers to theirs, whose Supplications we know were acceptable?
and what his blessed Apostles did practice, who can doubt but the Way for us to pray so as we may undoubtedly be accepted, is by conforming our Prayers to theirs, whose Supplications we know were acceptable?
and therefore to the end that all generations of the world might know how much it standeth them upon to beware of all lofty and vain conceits when we offer up our Supplications before him, he hath in the Gospel both delivered this Caveat,
and Therefore to the end that all generations of the world might know how much it Stands them upon to beware of all lofty and vain conceits when we offer up our Supplications before him, he hath in the Gospel both Delivered this Caveat,
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for performance of one and the same duty, the duty of Prayer, did notwithstanding in that respect only so far differ the one from the other, that our Lords own verdict of them remaineth as (you know) on record, They departed home, the sinful Publican, through humility of prayer, just;
for performance of one and the same duty, the duty of Prayer, did notwithstanding in that respect only so Far differ the one from the other, that our lords own verdict of them remains as (you know) on record, They departed home, the sinful Publican, through humility of prayer, just;
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therefore he which imboldeneth to ask, doth after invocation exact inquisition; a work of difficulty. The baits of sin every where open, ready always to offer themselves;
Therefore he which emboldens to ask, does After invocation exact inquisition; a work of difficulty. The baits of since every where open, ready always to offer themselves;
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He which hath said, If any man lack wisdom, let him ask — hath in like sort commanded also to seek wisdom, to search for understanding as for treasure.
He which hath said, If any man lack Wisdom, let him ask — hath in like sort commanded also to seek Wisdom, to search for understanding as for treasure.
He liked better of him which enquired, Lord, what shall I do that I may be saved ? and therefore him he directeth the right and ready way, Keep the Commandments.
He liked better of him which inquired, Lord, what shall I do that I may be saved? and Therefore him he directeth the right and ready Way, Keep the commandments.
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which we may observe it is with many as with them of whom the Apostle speaketh, 2 Tim. 3.7. They are alway learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
which we may observe it is with many as with them of whom the Apostle speaks, 2 Tim. 3.7. They Are always learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
It was distress and perplexity of mind which made them inquisitive, of whom St. Luke in the Acts reporteth, that sought counsel and advice with urgent solicitation:
It was distress and perplexity of mind which made them inquisitive, of whom Saint Lycia in the Acts Reporteth, that sought counsel and Advice with urgent solicitation:
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Men and Brethren, sith God hath blessed you with the spirit of Understanding above others, hide not from miserable persons that which may do them good;
Men and Brothers, sith God hath blessed you with the Spirit of Understanding above Others, hide not from miserable Persons that which may do them good;
When though seekest, let the love of obedience, the sense and feeling of thy necessity, the eye of singleness and sincere meaning guide thy footsteps, and thou canst not slide.
When though Seekest, let the love of Obedience, the sense and feeling of thy necessity, the eye of singleness and sincere meaning guide thy footsteps, and thou Canst not slide.
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There is always in every good thing which we ask, and which we seek, some main wall, some barr'd gate, some strong impediment or other objecting it self in the way between us and home;
There is always in every good thing which we ask, and which we seek, Some main wall, Some barred gate, Some strong impediment or other objecting it self in the Way between us and home;
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so knocking is required in regard of hindrances, lets, or impediments, which are doors shut up against us, till such time as it please the goodness of Almighty God to set them open.
so knocking is required in regard of hindrances, lets, or impediments, which Are doors shut up against us, till such time as it please the Goodness of Almighty God to Set them open.
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Israel in Egypt subject to miseries of intolerable servitude, craved with sighs and tears deliverance from that estate, which then they were fully perswaded they could not possibly change,
Israel in Egypt Subject to misery's of intolerable servitude, craved with sighs and tears deliverance from that estate, which then they were Fully persuaded they could not possibly change,
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This labour and travel they undertook with great alacrity, never troubled with any doubt, nor dismayed with any fear, till at the length they came to knock at those brazen gates, the barrs whereof,
This labour and travel they undertook with great alacrity, never troubled with any doubt, nor dismayed with any Fear, till At the length they Come to knock At those brazen gates, the bars whereof,
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Is this the milk and honey that hath been so spoken of? Is this the Paradise, in description whereof so much glosing and deceiving eloquence hath been spent? have we after four hundred and thirty years left Egypt to come to this? While they are in the midst of their mutinous cogitations, Moses with all instancy beateth,
Is this the milk and honey that hath been so spoken of? Is this the Paradise, in description whereof so much glossing and deceiving eloquence hath been spent? have we After four hundred and thirty Years left Egypt to come to this? While they Are in the midst of their mutinous cogitations, Moses with all instancy beats,
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for till they came to the very brink of the River Iordan, the least cross accident, which lay at any time in their way, was evermore unto them a cause of present recidivation and relapse.
for till they Come to the very brink of the River Iordan, the least cross accident, which lay At any time in their Way, was evermore unto them a cause of present recidivation and relapse.
They having the Land in their possession, being seated in the heart thereof, and all their hardest encounters past, Ioshua and the better sort of their Governours, who saw the wonders which God had wrought for the good of that people, had no sooner ended their days,
They having the Land in their possession, being seated in the heart thereof, and all their Hardest encounters passed, Ioshua and the better sort of their Governors, who saw the wonders which God had wrought for the good of that people, had no sooner ended their days,
fearful to hazard themselves in following the conduct of God, weary of passing so many strait and narrow gates, condescended to ignominious conditions of peace, joyned hands with Infidels, forsook him which had been always the Rock of their Salvation,
fearful to hazard themselves in following the conduct of God, weary of passing so many strait and narrow gates, condescended to ignominious conditions of peace, joined hands with Infidels, forsook him which had been always the Rock of their Salvation,
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and such, while they are in expectation, have a kind of painfulness with them; but when the time of performance and of present fruition cometh, it bringeth joy.
and such, while they Are in expectation, have a kind of painfulness with them; but when the time of performance and of present fruition comes, it brings joy.
or that experience of God's abundant mercy towards us doth wrest from our mouths the same acknowledgments which it did from his, I called on the Name of the Lord,
or that experience of God's abundant mercy towards us does wrest from our mouths the same acknowledgments which it did from his, I called on the Name of the Lord,
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and bless, magnifie, and extoll the mercies heaped upon the heads of the sons of men? Ps. 116. Are we in the case of them, who as yet do any ask and have not received? It is but attendance a small time, we shall rejoyce then;
and bless, magnify, and extol the Mercies heaped upon the Heads of the Sons of men? Ps. 116. are we in the case of them, who as yet do any ask and have not received? It is but attendance a small time, we shall rejoice then;
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Answer, Use the words of our Saviour Christ, quid hoc ad te, what are these things unto us? Is it for us to be made acquainted with the way he hath to bring his counsel & purposes about? God will not have great things brought to pass, either altogether without means,
Answer, Use the words of our Saviour christ, quid hoc ad te, what Are these things unto us? Is it for us to be made acquainted with the Way he hath to bring his counsel & Purposes about? God will not have great things brought to pass, either altogether without means,
not by the meer hability of means gathered together through our own providence, lest prevailing by helps which the common course of nature yieldeth, we should offer the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving for whatsoever prey we take to the Nets which our singers did weave;
not by the mere hability of means gathered together through our own providence, lest prevailing by helps which the Common course of nature yieldeth, we should offer the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving for whatsoever prey we take to the Nets which our singers did weave;
than which there cannot be to him more intolerable injury offered Vere & absque dubio, saith St. Bernard, hoc quisque est pessimus quo optimus, si hoc ipsum quo est optimus ascribat sibi ;
than which there cannot be to him more intolerable injury offered Vere & absque dubio, Says Saint Bernard, hoc Quisque est pessimus quo optimus, si hoc ipsum quo est optimus ascribat sibi;
if we after consider the circuit, wherein the steps of his Providence have gone, the due consideration thereof cannot choose but draw from us the very self same words of astonishment, which the blessed Apostle hath;
if we After Consider the circuit, wherein the steps of his Providence have gone, the due consideration thereof cannot choose but draw from us the very self same words of astonishment, which the blessed Apostle hath;
3. Now our Lord groundeth every mans particular assurance touching this point upon the general Rule and Axiom of his Providence, which hath ordained these effects to flow and issue out of these causes;
3. Now our Lord groundeth every men particular assurance touching this point upon the general Rule and Axiom of his Providence, which hath ordained these effects to flow and issue out of these Causes;
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Thou hast prevented thy servant with blessings, saith the Prophet David. He asked life, and thou gavest him long life, even for ever and ever. God a giver;
Thou hast prevented thy servant with blessings, Says the Prophet David. He asked life, and thou Gavest him long life, even for ever and ever. God a giver;
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