Rejoyce O young man, — &c. THE great and general design of the Ministry and preaching of the Gospel is to bring men to Christianity; not in the outward profession, but in the true spirit and power thereof;
Rejoice Oh young man, — etc. THE great and general Design of the Ministry and preaching of the Gospel is to bring men to Christianity; not in the outward profession, but in the true Spirit and power thereof;
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The particular design of this Days Observation is to humble our selves under the mighty hand of God, in Consideration of his Judgments, especially that late one in consuming with Fire the Ancient and noble Metropolis of this Nation;
The particular Design of this Days Observation is to humble our selves under the mighty hand of God, in Consideration of his Judgments, especially that late one in consuming with Fire the Ancient and noble Metropolis of this nation;
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To compass both these designs (whereof the later is subordinate to the former) I know no better expedient, than to reason a while upon that important argument suggested in the Text.
To compass both these designs (whereof the later is subordinate to the former) I know no better expedient, than to reason a while upon that important argument suggested in the Text.
The great Instructor and Example of Christian Preachers (he who saith of himself, that Christ sent him to preach, and not to baptize ) found no means so powerful to perswade men to Christianity,
The great Instructor and Exampl of Christian Preachers (he who Says of himself, that christ sent him to preach, and not to baptise) found no means so powerful to persuade men to Christianity,
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as first to lay before them the terror of Judgment, and then (whilst that was warm upon their hearts) to make them a tender of the Gospel. This is the great Advantage and use the Apostle makes of the Doctrine of the Text. We must all appear ( saith he ) before the Judgment-seat of Christ, — Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we perswade men.
as First to lay before them the terror of Judgement, and then (while that was warm upon their hearts) to make them a tender of the Gospel. This is the great Advantage and use the Apostle makes of the Doctrine of the Text. We must all appear (Says he) before the Judgment seat of christ, — Knowing Therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men.
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Upon these Considerations I shall hope for the pardon of this Noble Auditory, if (without affectation of Science I shall, in a practical and familiar way of reasoning endeavour to imitate our Apostle in this particular.
Upon these Considerations I shall hope for the pardon of this Noble Auditory, if (without affectation of Science I shall, in a practical and familiar Way of reasoning endeavour to imitate our Apostle in this particular.
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we shall do well to reflect upon our Souls, and search out the ground of this averseness; Is it because we do not believe a Judgment to come? or that we our selves shall be brought to Judgment? Is it because we never consider Who it is before whom we must appear? or what things will be charged on our own account? Is it because we are so far gone in our arrears that it is to no purpose to call these things into our remembrance? — What ever it be, we may perhaps hear of that which may meet with and remove the prejudice and Imposture that is upon us.
we shall do well to reflect upon our Souls, and search out the ground of this averseness; Is it Because we do not believe a Judgement to come? or that we our selves shall be brought to Judgement? Is it Because we never Consider Who it is before whom we must appear? or what things will be charged on our own account? Is it Because we Are so Far gone in our arrears that it is to no purpose to call these things into our remembrance? — What ever it be, we may perhaps hear of that which may meet with and remove the prejudice and Imposture that is upon us.
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It is neither our Negligence nor Infidelity that will make void the Truth of God. Whether we will hear, or Whether we will forbear, the Words which I have read remain firm and unalterable, and they clearly contain these Propositions:
It is neither our Negligence nor Infidelity that will make void the Truth of God. Whither we will hear, or Whither we will forbear, the Words which I have read remain firm and unalterable, and they clearly contain these Propositions:
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1. There is a Judgment to come. 2. Thou shalt be brought to Judgment. 3. God will bring thee to Judgment. 4. God will bring thee to Judgment for these things, the ways of thy heart, &c. 5. God will bring thee to Judgment for All these things. 6. All this is certain and evident; for it is not think, or believe: But — Know that for all these things God will bring thee to Judgment.
1. There is a Judgement to come. 2. Thou shalt be brought to Judgement. 3. God will bring thee to Judgement. 4. God will bring thee to Judgement for these things, the ways of thy heart, etc. 5. God will bring thee to Judgement for All these things. 6. All this is certain and evident; for it is not think, or believe: But — Know that for all these things God will bring thee to Judgement.
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This is no Politick invention found out to fright thee from thy pleasures, this is no Engine of State devised to keep you in a subordination to your Brethren; this is no vain Thunder or foolish fire, to affright you into a blind obedience, but it is the Tenor of the Scripture of the voyce of God, King Agrippa believest thou the Prophets, I know that thou believest, (saith St. Paul ).
This is no Politic invention found out to fright thee from thy pleasures, this is no Engine of State devised to keep you in a subordination to your Brothers; this is no vain Thunder or foolish fire, to affright you into a blind Obedience, but it is the Tenor of the Scripture of the voice of God, King Agrippa Believest thou the prophets, I know that thou Believest, (Says Saint Paul).
so often as we repeat our Creed; and I hope the dissolution of our times has not yet shatter'd that foundation of our faith, the ground work of our hopes, even the Salvation of our souls. Surely there are rewards for men;
so often as we repeat our Creed; and I hope the dissolution of our times has not yet shattered that Foundation of our faith, the ground work of our hope's, even the Salvation of our Souls. Surely there Are rewards for men;
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the Rod of the ungodly shall not for ever rest upon the back of the righteous: I desire to make a little use of your faith for that which anon will be obtained from your reason. There is a Judgment to come, it's as sure as death, nay farr surer; they shall be judged which shall not dye, they have been judged which could not dye:
the Rod of the ungodly shall not for ever rest upon the back of the righteous: I desire to make a little use of your faith for that which anon will be obtained from your reason. There is a Judgement to come, it's as sure as death, nay Far Surer; they shall be judged which shall not die, they have been judged which could not die:
or tragical sound, and so they may pass our hardned hearts without any motion; wherefore let us judge of the tenor and moment of them by their antecedent signs.
or tragical found, and so they may pass our hardened hearts without any motion; Wherefore let us judge of the tenor and moment of them by their antecedent Signs.
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and the Moon into Bloud, and the Starrs shall fall from Heaven. Before one, the Keepers of the House shall tremble, and the Strong men bow themselves;
and the Moon into Blood, and the Stars shall fallen from Heaven. Before one, the Keepers of the House shall tremble, and the Strong men bow themselves;
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Let us make a Judgment of our expectation before we come to Judgment. Do we believe a Judgment will come? Then how are we provided against that Day? Are our accounts ready? Art thou able to stand in Judgment? Shalt thou be clear when thou art judged? When Paul reasoned before Felix concerning the Judgment to come, Felix trembled; and because it was an unpleasant argument, he put him off to another time.
Let us make a Judgement of our expectation before we come to Judgement. Do we believe a Judgement will come? Then how Are we provided against that Day? are our accounts ready? Art thou able to stand in Judgement? Shalt thou be clear when thou art judged? When Paul reasoned before Felix Concerning the Judgement to come, Felix trembled; and Because it was an unpleasant argument, he put him off to Another time.
If we stay till our present thoughts are over, we shall again be brought to lose the apprehension (to forget the import and moment) of the Judgment; we shall come again to hear the Name thereof,
If we stay till our present thoughts Are over, we shall again be brought to loose the apprehension (to forget the import and moment) of the Judgement; we shall come again to hear the Name thereof,
and secret Reserves in reference to Judgment. We profess openly to believe that Christ shall come with Glory, to judge both the Quick and Dead; What are our inward thoughts in that particular? and how are we provided against the Day of Judgment?
and secret Reserves in Referente to Judgement. We profess openly to believe that christ shall come with Glory, to judge both the Quick and Dead; What Are our inward thoughts in that particular? and how Are we provided against the Day of Judgement?
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and most of us utterly unprovided; yet for all this, it's possible it may be avoided. All these things are true in Judgments here below, and we see the proof of them at every Assizes; yet all Offenders are not brought to Judgment,
and most of us utterly unprovided; yet for all this, it's possible it may be avoided. All these things Are true in Judgments Here below, and we see the proof of them At every Assizes; yet all Offenders Are not brought to Judgement,
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The Grave shall deliver up her spoils, and the bodies of all men devoured of Beasts, consumed of Fire, swallowed by the Sea, scattered to the four Winds in a moment, in the twinckling of an eye, shall be brought to Judgment.
The Grave shall deliver up her spoils, and the bodies of all men devoured of Beasts, consumed of Fire, swallowed by the Sea, scattered to the four Winds in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, shall be brought to Judgement.
And here shall I bewaile the infirmity, or inviegh against the negligence of us Men, that suffer our selves to be hurried he adlong by the power of our imaginations against the striving of our consciences;
And Here shall I bewail the infirmity, or inviegh against the negligence of us Men, that suffer our selves to be hurried he adlong by the power of our Imaginations against the striving of our Consciences;
That when we have a full information, a compleat judgment, a clear dictate of conscience, we will suffer all these to be overborn in us by the Idola Specûs, tribûs, &c. which are brought into our imaginations.
That when we have a full information, a complete judgement, a clear dictate of conscience, we will suffer all these to be overborne in us by the Idola Specûs, tribûs, etc. which Are brought into our Imaginations.
That having clear and evident Principles, we can yet doubt of their immediate consequences; or whilst we profess an universal truth, never descend to think of the particulars.
That having clear and evident Principles, we can yet doubt of their immediate consequences; or while we profess an universal truth, never descend to think of the particulars.
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We know there is a vast difference between the things present, and those to come; and yet we form our thoughts of those, according to the analogy of these, deluding our selves with idle and childish imaginations. God keeps silence;
We know there is a vast difference between the things present, and those to come; and yet we from our thoughts of those, according to the analogy of these, deluding our selves with idle and childish Imaginations. God keeps silence;
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we may recount it in these authentical examples. David knew full well what belong'd to Murder and Àdultery, and what himself had done in the matter of Uriah; yet he cried not out that he had sinned, till Nathan had charged him, Thou art the man.
we may recount it in these authentical Examples. David knew full well what belonged to Murder and Àdultery, and what himself had done in the matter of Uriah; yet he cried not out that he had sinned, till Nathan had charged him, Thou art the man.
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Abab undoubtedly had read the Law of Moses, and knew the guilt of Marder and Oppression; yet he goes on triumphantly, he kills, and also takes possession:
Abab undoubtedly had read the Law of Moses, and knew the guilt of Marder and Oppression; yet he Goes on triumphantly, he kills, and also Takes possession:
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'Tis likely Belshazzar had a general Judgment, and an universal Maxime in his mind, That it was unlawful to spoil the House of God, to plunder those things which were dedicated to the Lord,
It's likely Belshazzar had a general Judgement, and an universal Maxim in his mind, That it was unlawful to spoil the House of God, to plunder those things which were dedicated to the Lord,
what will the issue be of that Judgment to which thou must be brought? What hopes are now remaining that thou shalt not be condemned? when the Officers have haled thee before the Judge, that thou be not delivered to the Executioners.
what will the issue be of that Judgement to which thou must be brought? What hope's Are now remaining that thou shalt not be condemned? when the Officers have haled thee before the Judge, that thou be not Delivered to the Executioners.
If thou art called to Examination, Canst thou elude thy Judge by thy wily answers? or Canst thou baffle or suborn the witnesses? Canst thou work off thy Jury not to find the Verdict? or bribe the Judge to favour thee in thy Doom? Canst thou withdraw him from the Rigour of Justice by the mediation of thy friends, or melt him into compassion by the loudness of thy cries, the sadness of thy lamentation? Canst thou procure a Reversion or Reprieve of thy sentence,
If thou art called to Examination, Canst thou elude thy Judge by thy wily answers? or Canst thou baffle or suborn the Witnesses? Canst thou work off thy Jury not to find the Verdict? or bribe the Judge to favour thee in thy Doom? Canst thou withdraw him from the Rigour of justice by the mediation of thy Friends, or melt him into compassion by the loudness of thy cries, the sadness of thy lamentation? Canst thou procure a Reversion or Reprieve of thy sentence,
or appeal from thy Judge unto another? Canst thou make an escape from thine Executioner? Or lastly, Canst thou stoutly endure the sentence of condemnation? These are the hopes of men here brought to Judgment,
or appeal from thy Judge unto Another? Canst thou make an escape from thine Executioner? Or lastly, Canst thou stoutly endure the sentence of condemnation? These Are the hope's of men Here brought to Judgement,
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that Omniscience and Wisdom it self may be deluded by stupidity, that Omnipotence and Power it self may be evaded by poor contemptible infirmity, that Severity and Justice it self may be perverted by iniquity; all this is evident by that which follows:
that Omniscience and Wisdom it self may be deluded by stupidity, that Omnipotence and Power it self may be evaded by poor contemptible infirmity, that Severity and justice it self may be perverted by iniquity; all this is evident by that which follows:
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And here we are concerned to raise our thoughts, and employ the utmost of our attention, lest by the prejudice which our Idleness hath brought upon us, we treasure up wrath to our selves against that day of Judgment.
And Here we Are concerned to raise our thoughts, and employ the utmost of our attention, lest by the prejudice which our Idleness hath brought upon us, we treasure up wrath to our selves against that day of Judgement.
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'Tis true, we dayly he ar of God, and receive the names of his Attributes into our ears, but we pass over his Name as if he were like to us, and never bestow so much labour as to attain to a considerable notion of those names.
It's true, we daily he Are of God, and receive the names of his Attributes into our ears, but we pass over his Name as if he were like to us, and never bestow so much labour as to attain to a considerable notion of those names.
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That he would illustrate us with some beam of his Majesty; That he would be pleased to visit every unprovided soul, and insinuate into it a full and clear apprehension of this Proposition — God will, &c. —
That he would illustrate us with Some beam of his Majesty; That he would be pleased to visit every unprovided soul, and insinuate into it a full and clear apprehension of this Proposition — God will, etc. —
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But how shall we endure to see his face? No man can see my face and live, (Exod. 33) if the Israelites durst not hear him proclaim the Law, how shall we endure to hear him denounce the Judgment? If the Angels veil their faces, not able to behold his Excellency, how shall we be affected with his terrors? If the Cherubins are oppressed with the sight of his glory, what shall we be with the sense of his fury? If we find our selves confounded and swallowed up into inextricable Labyrinths, when we set our selves to consider of his immanent Attributes, of his eternal duration, his unbounded Essence, his unconfined Presence: With what disposition can we entertain the terror of his Judgment, the search of his Omniscience, the stroke of his Omnipotence? If the best and choicest of the Saints of God, have been afraid and trembled at the thoughts of Judgment,
But how shall we endure to see his face? No man can see my face and live, (Exod 33) if the Israelites durst not hear him proclaim the Law, how shall we endure to hear him denounce the Judgement? If the Angels veil their faces, not able to behold his Excellency, how shall we be affected with his terrors? If the Cherubim Are oppressed with the sighed of his glory, what shall we be with the sense of his fury? If we find our selves confounded and swallowed up into inextricable Labyrinths, when we Set our selves to Consider of his immanent Attributes, of his Eternal duration, his unbounded Essence, his unconfined Presence: With what disposition can we entertain the terror of his Judgement, the search of his Omniscience, the stroke of his Omnipotence? If the best and Choicest of the Saints of God, have been afraid and trembled At the thoughts of Judgement,
if they have been surprized with horror and confusion at the meer imagination of that Dreadful voyce, Arise and come to Judgment, What shall the worst and most obdurate sinners,
if they have been surprised with horror and confusion At the mere imagination of that Dreadful voice, Arise and come to Judgement, What shall the worst and most obdurate Sinners,
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when they shall be stript of this cloud of flesh and error, and cited before the great tribunal, there to render an account of our Creation, Preservation, and Redemption?
when they shall be stripped of this cloud of Flesh and error, and cited before the great tribunal, there to render an account of our Creation, Preservation, and Redemption?
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What fear, what horror, what agony will possess thee O sinful soul, when thou shalt be brought into a perfect apprehension of thy Judge, and of thy self, and he shall be gin to order out before thee the things which he hath done;
What Fear, what horror, what agony will possess thee Oh sinful soul, when thou shalt be brought into a perfect apprehension of thy Judge, and of thy self, and he shall be gin to order out before thee the things which he hath done;
when the whole Trinity shall begin to unfold its common work, and that sacred Person blessed for ever, upon whose shoulders the Judgment is laid, shall unfold to thee his peculiar, and thou must render a severe account of thy returns?
when the Whole Trinity shall begin to unfold its Common work, and that sacred Person blessed for ever, upon whose shoulders the Judgement is laid, shall unfold to thee his peculiar, and thou must render a severe account of thy returns?
When thou shalt apprehend throughly, what it is to have been fetcht out of the dark and barren shade of an eternal privation to be put in a capacity of glory. VVhen he shall recount to thee the proceedings of his handy work, the method of thy making, the several articles and gradations of his Providence in the formation and information of thee.
When thou shalt apprehend thoroughly, what it is to have been fetched out of the dark and barren shade of an Eternal privation to be put in a capacity of glory. When he shall recount to thee the proceedings of his handy work, the method of thy making, the several Articles and gradations of his Providence in the formation and information of thee.
How he spun out thine arteries and veins, and whilst thou wert yet in thy bloud, he said unto thee, live: How he guarded thee with muscles, and strengthned thee with sinews, and propt thee with bones, and covered thee with skin, furnished thee with organs, endowed them with senses, invested thee with reason, crowned thee with freedom, enlightned thee with principles of Science and Conscience, bounded thee by his Precepts, encouraged thee by his Promises, restrained thee by his threatnings. When he shall run-over the benefits of thy dayly preservation,
How he spun out thine arteries and Veins, and while thou Wertenberg yet in thy blood, he said unto thee, live: How he guarded thee with muscles, and strengthened thee with sinews, and propped thee with bones, and covered thee with skin, furnished thee with organs, endowed them with Senses, invested thee with reason, crowned thee with freedom, enlightened thee with principles of Science and Conscience, bounded thee by his Precepts, encouraged thee by his Promises, restrained thee by his threatenings. When he shall runover the benefits of thy daily preservation,
and shall set before thine eyes the great mystery of thy Redemption; When he shall bring thee to apprehend the price that he has paid, that ransom which thou hast not regarded. When it will not be in thy power to pa• over these considerations as now thou dost;
and shall Set before thine eyes the great mystery of thy Redemption; When he shall bring thee to apprehend the price that he has paid, that ransom which thou hast not regarded. When it will not be in thy power to pa• over these considerations as now thou dost;
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When thou shalt have a clear sight of the abasement of a God incarnate: When thou shalt know how to be moved at the sight of a despised and an abused Godhead.
When thou shalt have a clear sighed of the abasement of a God incarnate: When thou shalt know how to be moved At the sighed of a despised and an abused Godhead.
When he shall rehearse to thee the miseries of his life, and the circumstances of his death: When he shall recount to thee the woundings of the taunts and reproaches, the smart of the whips, the terror of the agony, which made him sweat great drops of bloud, the pricks of the thorns, the piercing of the nails, the launcing of the spear, and the ineffable horror of the dereliction,
When he shall rehearse to thee the misery's of his life, and the Circumstances of his death: When he shall recount to thee the woundings of the taunts and Reproaches, the smart of the whips, the terror of the agony, which made him sweat great drops of blood, the pricks of the thorns, the piercing of the nails, the lancing of the spear, and the ineffable horror of the dereliction,
when he cryed out in the bitterness of his soul, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? And when he shall fiercely call upon thee, to answer for the wounds that thou hast made, to render him his bloud that thou hast spilt, to account to him for that life which thou hast made, to shew him the fruit of all his pains and sufferings, to present him thy returns for all these benefits and favours; then tell me what thou wilt answer O stupid soul? How art thou provided to reply?
when he cried out in the bitterness of his soul, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? And when he shall fiercely call upon thee, to answer for the wounds that thou hast made, to render him his blood that thou hast spilled, to account to him for that life which thou hast made, to show him the fruit of all his pains and sufferings, to present him thy returns for all these benefits and favours; then tell me what thou wilt answer Oh stupid soul? How art thou provided to reply?
and so been even with him in a form of words, though that come infinitely short indeed? Hast thou sacrificed thy self for his benefit, or abased thy selffor his commodity? What wilt thou plead when thou art called? The time is coming, thy Judgment hastning, thine account is unavoidable, thy Judge inexorable.
and so been even with him in a from of words, though that come infinitely short indeed? Hast thou sacrificed thy self for his benefit, or abased thy selffor his commodity? What wilt thou plead when thou art called? The time is coming, thy Judgement hastening, thine account is unavoidable, thy Judge inexorable.
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Alas what could I have done for him? what profit could I have brought him? if I should have pined away in the exercise of Devotion, and been eaten up with zeal? If I should have spent my substance in Burnt-Offerings, or Calves of a year old? If I should have presented him with thousands of Rams, or ten thousand Rivers of Oil, To what purpose then should I endeavour that, which I could not have performed? Why should I trouble my self with vain attempts, and spend my strength about that, which I never could accomplish, neither if I be righteous is he the better; nor if I be wicked is he the worse: our goodness extends not to him; if thou sinnest, what dost thou against him? if thou be righteous, what receiveth he at thine hand? Is this then the evasion? I need not stand to unfold the disingenuity, the stupor and madness of this evasion.
Alas what could I have done for him? what profit could I have brought him? if I should have pined away in the exercise of Devotion, and been eaten up with zeal? If I should have spent my substance in Burnt offerings, or Calves of a year old? If I should have presented him with thousands of Rams, or ten thousand rivers of Oil, To what purpose then should I endeavour that, which I could not have performed? Why should I trouble my self with vain attempts, and spend my strength about that, which I never could accomplish, neither if I be righteous is he the better; nor if I be wicked is he the Worse: our Goodness extends not to him; if thou Sinnest, what dost thou against him? if thou be righteous, what receives he At thine hand? Is this then the evasion? I need not stand to unfold the disingenuity, the stupor and madness of this evasion.
However though these things shall be urged upon us, they are not all, these offer themselves in the consideration of the person of the Judge, but are not all the matter of thy Judgment. For
However though these things shall be urged upon us, they Are not all, these offer themselves in the consideration of the person of the Judge, but Are not all the matter of thy Judgement. For
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And now we are descended from those lesse familiar Considerations, to which we were forced to strein our understandings in the contemplation of our Judge, into the compass of our own sphere, to the survey of our own operations;
And now we Are descended from those less familiar Considerations, to which we were forced to strain our understandings in the contemplation of our Judge, into the compass of our own sphere, to the survey of our own operations;
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we are come from the incomprehensible ways of God, to the ways of our own hearts. Walk in the ways of thy heart, &c. and but know &c. In the judgment of this life men are tryed by the works of their hands,
we Are come from the incomprehensible ways of God, to the ways of our own hearts. Walk in the ways of thy heart, etc. and but know etc. In the judgement of this life men Are tried by the works of their hands,
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for theft or murder, for slander or Treason men may be brought to Judgment, but thought is free, he has lived well that has carried his crimes close, the crafty Polititian and the concealed Hipocrite escape:
for theft or murder, for slander or Treason men may be brought to Judgement, but Thought is free, he has lived well that has carried his crimes close, the crafty Politician and the concealed Hypocrite escape:
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There the case is quite contrary, the Judgment takes in primarily the waies of the heart, and the words and actions as they proceed from them. Wherefore let us withdraw a space into our selves,
There the case is quite contrary, the Judgement Takes in primarily the ways of the heart, and the words and actions as they proceed from them. Wherefore let us withdraw a Molle into our selves,
How would it trouble us to recount and bring to memory every thought but of one only day? and how many disorders and irregularities should we find in such a reflection? How do our thoughts flote upon our brains, and we know neither whence they come,
How would it trouble us to recount and bring to memory every Thought but of one only day? and how many disorders and irregularities should we find in such a reflection? How do our thoughts float upon our brains, and we know neither whence they come,
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How many roving fancies present themselves unto us in a moment; and how many sudden and imperfect Complacencies and distasts are raised by them? Leave but thy self unbound, unfixed (by hearing,
How many roving fancies present themselves unto us in a moment; and how many sudden and imperfect Complacencies and distastes Are raised by them? Leave but thy self unbound, unfixed (by hearing,
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or reading, or business, &c. ) for an hour, and then tell me what suppositions and consequences, and resolutions thou hast made? And how thou hast felt thy self to strein upon the borders of Lust or Envy, of Pride or Anger, of Discontent or Melancholy. O that you would but reflect a little upon your souls,
or reading, or business, etc.) for an hour, and then tell me what suppositions and consequences, and resolutions thou hast made? And how thou hast felt thy self to strain upon the borders of Lust or Envy, of Pride or Anger, of Discontent or Melancholy. O that you would but reflect a little upon your Souls,
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I fear you might find among your sacred thoughts, a mixture of others very unsuitable; your envious, your amibitious, your covetous, your idle thoughts. All these are the matter of our future Judgment, and however they slightly pass us here, they are noted in the Book of God;
I Fear you might find among your sacred thoughts, a mixture of Others very unsuitable; your envious, your ambitious, your covetous, your idle thoughts. All these Are the matter of our future Judgement, and however they slightly pass us Here, they Are noted in the Book of God;
Thou tellest my wanderings, (saith the Psalmist) Are not these things noted in thy Book? I have already said enough to take up the consideration of the remainer of our time:
Thou Tellest my wanderings, (Says the Psalmist) are not these things noted in thy Book? I have already said enough to take up the consideration of the remainer of our time:
But our hearts being too heavy, and our ears too dull of hearing to be moved with generals, I must crave leave that I may be permitted to run over the heads of some particulars.
But our hearts being too heavy, and our ears too dull of hearing to be moved with generals, I must crave leave that I may be permitted to run over the Heads of Some particulars.
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Thou must give an account of all things committed to thee, Inward, or Outward, Natural or Spiritual, thy senses and thy understanding, thine Outward and thine Inward faculties.
Thou must give an account of all things committed to thee, Inward, or Outward, Natural or Spiritual, thy Senses and thy understanding, thine Outward and thine Inward faculties.
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If thou hast been at a constant covenant with thine eyes, and hast never suffered them to rove in loose disorders: If thou hast bowed thine ears to discipline, and never let them open to vain entertainments: If thy tast hath been moderated by the necessities of nature,
If thou hast been At a constant Covenant with thine eyes, and haste never suffered them to rove in lose disorders: If thou hast bowed thine ears to discipline, and never let them open to vain entertainments: If thy taste hath been moderated by the necessities of nature,
If thy hands have been wholly imployed in the works of God, and never been instruments to the machinations of the Devil: If thy speech have never uttered any idle words,
If thy hands have been wholly employed in the works of God, and never been Instruments to the machinations of the devil: If thy speech have never uttered any idle words,
What hath been the exercise of thine inward faculties, thine Apprehensions and thine Appetite? If thy fancy hath ever been imployed in administring help to thine understanding, and never afforded incentives to thy vile affections: If thy memory have been taken up with the things which God hath done, and Christ hath suffered for thee,
What hath been the exercise of thine inward faculties, thine Apprehensions and thine Appetite? If thy fancy hath ever been employed in administering help to thine understanding, and never afforded incentives to thy vile affections: If thy memory have been taken up with the things which God hath done, and christ hath suffered for thee,
and hath afforded no place to Ribaldry and vanity: How thou hast ordered thine Anger and Concupiscence: What have been the object, measure, and end, and circumstances, love, hatred, desire, aversion, delight, sadness, hope, despair, fear, boldness, anger, envie, jealousie, and compassion.
and hath afforded no place to Ribaldry and vanity: How thou hast ordered thine Anger and Concupiscence: What have been the Object, measure, and end, and Circumstances, love, hatred, desire, aversion, delight, sadness, hope, despair, Fear, boldness, anger, envy, jealousy, and compassion.
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How thou hast managed thine understanding, and improved thy contemplative and active principles. If thou hast advanced in the discovery of eternal verities, or herded with the beasts that perish:
How thou hast managed thine understanding, and improved thy contemplative and active principles. If thou hast advanced in the discovery of Eternal verities, or herded with the beasts that perish:
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How thou hast determined the freedom of thy Will, in thy volition and intention, thine election and consent, fruition and use, when Good and Evill, Life and Death have been set before thee.
How thou hast determined the freedom of thy Will, in thy volition and intention, thine election and consent, fruition and use, when Good and Evil, Life and Death have been Set before thee.
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How thou hast behaved thy self in Spirituals, in gifts and graces. If thou hast accepted that which hath been offered and improved, what thou hast accepted,
How thou hast behaved thy self in Spirituals, in Gifts and graces. If thou hast accepted that which hath been offered and improved, what thou hast accepted,
How thou hast behaved thy self in thy Relations publick and private, in thy charge, and in thy duty. — But the time would fail me to reckon up a considerable part of the exercises and objects of the wayes of the hearts of Men:
How thou hast behaved thy self in thy Relations public and private, in thy charge, and in thy duty. — But the time would fail me to reckon up a considerable part of the exercises and objects of the ways of the hearts of Men:
Consider then, O Negligent and incogitant soul! if thou couldst reckon up the wayes of thy heart, in any one of these kinds; if thou couldst call to mind but every idle word whereof thou must give an account,
Consider then, Oh Negligent and incogitant soul! if thou Couldst reckon up the ways of thy heart, in any one of these Kinds; if thou Couldst call to mind but every idle word whereof thou must give an account,
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or thy motions upon every thing that thou hast heard, and remember in any one of these elements, what thou hast done or else omitted. Then tell me how wouldst thou find thy self possessed, and how wouldst thou be disposed to Judgment? Wouldst thou deem it needless or idle to call it betimes to thy remembrance? Wouldst thou drive off thy thoughts of it to the time of sickness, to the hour of death,
or thy motions upon every thing that thou hast herd, and Remember in any one of these elements, what thou hast done or Else omitted. Then tell me how Wouldst thou find thy self possessed, and how Wouldst thou be disposed to Judgement? Wouldst thou deem it needless or idle to call it betimes to thy remembrance? Wouldst thou drive off thy thoughts of it to the time of sickness, to the hour of death,
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these will afford us many millions of millions of wayes (farr exceeding the varieties of the corporeal nature, which proceed from the mixture of fewer elements) so many as will utterly confound our thoughts to number.
these will afford us many millions of millions of ways (Far exceeding the varieties of the corporeal nature, which proceed from the mixture of fewer elements) so many as will utterly confound our thoughts to number.
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And now, that he that hath the World to uphold, the Planets and Stars to guide, the course of nature to maintain, should keep a Register of our impertinencies, and bring to Judgment all the wayes of Men; (the traces of a Ship in the Sea, of a Serpent upon a Rock) Who hath believed our report? we are apt to think it cannot be.
And now, that he that hath the World to uphold, the Planets and Stars to guide, the course of nature to maintain, should keep a Register of our Impertinencies, and bring to Judgement all the ways of Men; (the traces of a Ship in the Sea, of a Serpent upon a Rock) Who hath believed our report? we Are apt to think it cannot be.
This is indeed the last resort of the treacherous hearts of men, the grand imposture which resolves into a species of Atheism and Infidelity. O but then,
This is indeed the last resort of the treacherous hearts of men, the grand imposture which resolves into a species of Atheism and Infidelity. Oh but then,
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if I shall use the language of the Scriptures, I must call thee fool and beast, to doubt of that which is plain and evident, to disbelieve that which may be known.
if I shall use the language of the Scriptures, I must call thee fool and beast, to doubt of that which is plain and evident, to disbelieve that which may be known.
neither is it only an Article of faith, but it is a principle of natural Theology, the Scripture speaks of it under terms of greater evidence. St. Paul reasoned with Felix, he disputed with the Philosophers concerning it, he speaks of the terror of Judgment under terms of certainty, and of a kind of Demonstrative evidence. Knowing the terror of the Law, &c. and here in the Text, it is not said, Think, or believe. But know that for all these things God will bring thee to Judgment.
neither is it only an Article of faith, but it is a principle of natural Theology, the Scripture speaks of it under terms of greater evidence. Saint Paul reasoned with Felix, he disputed with the Philosophers Concerning it, he speaks of the terror of Judgement under terms of certainty, and of a kind of Demonstrative evidence. Knowing the terror of the Law, etc. and Here in the Text, it is not said, Think, or believe. But know that for all these things God will bring thee to Judgement.
and so sure as there is a God, and that man hath an understanding soul, so surely it may be known, That for all these things, &c. For if there be a God he must be infinitely just; and if so, he must render to every one according to their actions; and if not here, then hereafter;
and so sure as there is a God, and that man hath an understanding soul, so surely it may be known, That for all these things, etc. For if there be a God he must be infinitely just; and if so, he must render to every one according to their actions; and if not Here, then hereafter;
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The wayes of Providence seem to be promiscuous, there is a wicked man to whom it happens according to the way of the righteous, and a righteous man to whom it happens according to the way of the wicked. Dives receives pleasure, Lazarus pain;
The ways of Providence seem to be promiscuous, there is a wicked man to whom it happens according to the Way of the righteous, and a righteous man to whom it happens according to the Way of the wicked. Dives receives pleasure, Lazarus pain;
Once more, Reward is answerable to desert; and desert is only in what is free, and what is free in man is the ways of his heart: wherefore they are to be brought to Judgment, and if any, then all: for no reason can be fancied, why some should be brought to Judgment, and others not.
Once more, Reward is answerable to desert; and desert is only in what is free, and what is free in man is the ways of his heart: Wherefore they Are to be brought to Judgement, and if any, then all: for no reason can be fancied, why Some should be brought to Judgement, and Others not.
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We know a truth, because we plainly and evidently understand the composition or division of the notions in a Proposition, or the Deduction of a Proposition from some others;
We know a truth, Because we plainly and evidently understand the composition or division of the notions in a Proposition, or the Deduction of a Proposition from Some Others;
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and if souls which understand these notions, then to be sure they are not bodies, (no combination os fire and air, and earth, and water, no disposition of insensible atomes can cause the subject to apprehend and judge, to reason and discourse ) and if they be no bodies, then they are not subject to corruption: It is evident therefore, that our souls are understanding and also immortal, deserving and capable of future Judgment.
and if Souls which understand these notions, then to be sure they Are not bodies, (no combination os fire and air, and earth, and water, no disposition of insensible Atoms can cause the Subject to apprehend and judge, to reason and discourse) and if they be no bodies, then they Are not Subject to corruption: It is evident Therefore, that our Souls Are understanding and also immortal, deserving and capable of future Judgement.
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there is not any thing in the world from whence these two may not be plainly and evidently evicted, viz. a Godhead from the Creature, and thine own Immortality from the discovery of a Godhead. The world which thou seest, had it a beginning,
there is not any thing in the world from whence these two may not be plainly and evidently evicted, viz. a Godhead from the Creature, and thine own Immortality from the discovery of a Godhead. The world which thou See, had it a beginning,
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If then at any time we find our selves to doubt of these things, it is not because we are the beaux esprits, or forts sprits; our doubting proceeds from dulness, and the want of that strong reason to which we do pretend, the things are certain in themselves and evident. He is not farr from any one of us in whom we live,
If then At any time we find our selves to doubt of these things, it is not Because we Are the beaux esprits, or forts spirits; our doubting proceeds from dullness, and the want of that strong reason to which we do pretend, the things Are certain in themselves and evident. He is not Far from any one of us in whom we live,
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and the Light of Nature discovered our Immortality not only to Philosophers, but even to the Heathen Poets, to him that sung to us, that, We are also his off-spring.
and the Light of Nature discovered our Immortality not only to Philosophers, but even to the Heathen Poets, to him that sung to us, that, We Are also his offspring.
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Return then once again into thy bosome, and take account of thy apprehensions; The day of the Lord is coming and stealing upon thee as a theif in the night, the day of Judgment, the great and terrible day. A day of anguish and of gloominess, a day of a whirlwind and a tempest, a day of anguish and tribulation:
Return then once again into thy bosom, and take account of thy apprehensions; The day of the Lord is coming and stealing upon thee as a thief in the night, the day of Judgement, the great and terrible day. A day of anguish and of gloominess, a day of a whirlwind and a tempest, a day of anguish and tribulation:
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What wilt thou do when the day of Judgment comes, and this may be the hour, this minute thou mayst be smitten and hurried hence to Judgment? Thousands have fallen besides us,
What wilt thou do when the day of Judgement comes, and this may be the hour, this minute thou Mayest be smitten and hurried hence to Judgement? Thousands have fallen beside us,
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The time of our particular Judgment cannot be farr away, and why may we not reasonably apprehend the approach of the General Judgment, either of this World, or at leastwise of this sinful Nation?
The time of our particular Judgement cannot be Far away, and why may we not reasonably apprehend the approach of the General Judgement, either of this World, or At leastwise of this sinful nation?
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We read that when the Disciples admired the stones and the building of Herod 's Temple at Jerusalem; Christ told them, That the day was coming when there should not be left one stone upon another: upon this the Disciples ask him (privately) three Questions. 1. When shall these things be? 2. What shall be the sign of thy second coming? And 3. of the end of World?
We read that when the Disciples admired the stones and the building of Herod is Temple At Jerusalem; christ told them, That the day was coming when there should not be left one stone upon Another: upon this the Disciples ask him (privately) three Questions. 1. When shall these things be? 2. What shall be the Signen of thy second coming? And 3. of the end of World?
As for the precise moment of these things, he denies to tell it them; (Nay, he professes, that as he was the Son of Man he did not know it.) But for the other two he cendescends to their curiosity, he tells them the signs of his coming, and of the end of the World,
As for the precise moment of these things, he Denies to tell it them; (Nay, he Professes, that as he was the Son of Man he did not know it.) But for the other two he cendescends to their curiosity, he tells them the Signs of his coming, and of the end of the World,
and the love of many shall wax cold, that he shall hardly find faith on the earth as it was in the days of Noe, they ate, they drank, till the floud came and swept them all away;
and the love of many shall wax cold, that he shall hardly find faith on the earth as it was in the days of No, they ate, they drank, till the flood Come and swept them all away;
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He tells us ( Luke 21.) there shall be Famines and Earthquakes, Pestilence, and fearful sights, great signs from Heaven; in the Earth distress of Nations, great perplexities, the Sea and Waves roaring;
He tells us (Lycia 21.) there shall be Famines and Earthquakes, Pestilence, and fearful sights, great Signs from Heaven; in the Earth distress of nations, great perplexities, the Sea and Waves roaring;
St. Peter tells us, that in the last times there should be a loose, prophane, a bold Atheistical Gigantick race of scoffers, walking after their own lusts, saying, Where is this God of Judgment? let him make speed and hasten his work, that we may see it. Where is the promise of his coming? since the fathers fell asleep all things continue as they were before.
Saint Peter tells us, that in the last times there should be a lose, profane, a bold Atheistical Gigantic raze of scoffers, walking After their own Lustiest, saying, Where is this God of Judgement? let him make speed and hasten his work, that we may see it. Where is the promise of his coming? since the Father's fell asleep all things continue as they were before.
And for the manner and Apparatus of his coming, Our God shall come ( saith the Psalmist ) and shall not keep silence, there shall go before him a devouring fire,
And for the manner and Apparatus of his coming, Our God shall come (Says the Psalmist) and shall not keep silence, there shall go before him a devouring fire,
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the Earth thereof shall be burning Pitch, the smoke thereof shall ascend day and night, and shall not be quenched, [ compare Revel. 6. with Esai. 34. ]
the Earth thereof shall be burning Pitch, the smoke thereof shall ascend day and night, and shall not be quenched, [ compare Revel. 6. with Isaiah. 34. ]
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The Kings of the Earth shall tremble, the Captains and the mighty shall be horribly afraid, the great men and the rich men shall hide themselves, all the bond-men and all the freemen shall fly to the Rocks of the Mountains.
The Kings of the Earth shall tremble, the Captains and the mighty shall be horribly afraid, the great men and the rich men shall hide themselves, all the bondmen and all the freemen shall fly to the Rocks of the Mountains.
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Have not all these things come upon us, the men of this Generation? Is it weakness, is it a vain and superstitious scrupulosity to call these things to our remembrance? Have we no reason at all to apprehend the approach of a General Judgment, either upon the World, or upon our sinful Nation?
Have not all these things come upon us, the men of this Generation? Is it weakness, is it a vain and superstitious scrupulosity to call these things to our remembrance? Have we no reason At all to apprehend the approach of a General Judgement, either upon the World, or upon our sinful nation?
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and macerate themselves with mourning. We thought it folly which they called Conscience, for which they denyed themselves the pleasures and enjoyments of the World.
and macerate themselves with mourning. We Thought it folly which they called Conscience, for which they denied themselves the pleasures and enjoyments of the World.
We fools counted their life madness, and their latter end to be without horror. But the time is coming when they shall be comforted, and we shall be tormented. Because he hath called and we have refused, he hath stretched out his hand, and we have not regarded, He will laugh at our calamity,
We Fools counted their life madness, and their latter end to be without horror. But the time is coming when they shall be comforted, and we shall be tormented. Because he hath called and we have refused, he hath stretched out his hand, and we have not regarded, He will laugh At our calamity,
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May we not therefore give up our selves to the torments of our hearts, and surrender up our souls unto Despair? so Israel said there is no hope, we will follow every one the devices of his heart:
May we not Therefore give up our selves to the torments of our hearts, and surrender up our Souls unto Despair? so Israel said there is no hope, we will follow every one the devices of his heart:
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Nay, but I beseech you, stay a little, and consider, consider at least in this your day the things which belong to your peace: It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God; Who among us can dwell with a devouring fire? Who among us can dwell with everlasting burnings?
Nay, but I beseech you, stay a little, and Consider, Consider At lest in this your day the things which belong to your peace: It is a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the living God; Who among us can dwell with a devouring fire? Who among us can dwell with everlasting burnings?
Such careless and desperate resolutions are the advantages which the Devil aims at, that he may sear our Consciences, and seal us up in a final obduration. But there is another kind of advantage, which God and our Lord Christ and the Holy Spirit, and the Gospel, and the Ministers aim at, That advantage which I told you of in the beginning of my Discourse.
Such careless and desperate resolutions Are the advantages which the devil aims At, that he may sear our Consciences, and seal us up in a final obduration. But there is Another kind of advantage, which God and our Lord christ and the Holy Spirit, and the Gospel, and the Ministers aim At, That advantage which I told you of in the beginning of my Discourse.
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And now what is it that they would perswade us? that we will be contented to part with the tormenting fears of Judgment, that we will condescend not to be miserable to all Eternity: That we will accept of deliverance from the wrath to come, that we will not neglect so great salvation, nor trample on the bloud of the everlasting Covenant.
And now what is it that they would persuade us? that we will be contented to part with the tormenting fears of Judgement, that we will condescend not to be miserable to all Eternity: That we will accept of deliverance from the wrath to come, that we will not neglect so great salvation, nor trample on the blood of the everlasting Covenant.
The Gospel assures us, That God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish but have everlasting life. Behold!
The Gospel assures us, That God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever Believeth on him should not perish but have everlasting life. Behold!
I set before you this day life and death, blessing and cursing, and as an unworthy Ambassadour in Christs stead I pray you be reconciled to God, take his yoke upon you, his yoke is easie, and his burden light; embrace now the tender of the Gospel, only repent and believe in the Lord Jesus, accept him for your Saviour and your Lord. Your Prophet to instruct you, your King to govern you, your Priest to save you, and you shall be saved.
I Set before you this day life and death, blessing and cursing, and as an unworthy Ambassador in Christ stead I pray you be reconciled to God, take his yoke upon you, his yoke is easy, and his burden Light; embrace now the tender of the Gospel, only Repent and believe in the Lord jesus, accept him for your Saviour and your Lord. Your Prophet to instruct you, your King to govern you, your Priest to save you, and you shall be saved.
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Saved from the wrath of God and of the Lamb. You shall meet the Lord with Confidence. We shall be able to stand with boldness in the Judgment, to lift up our heads with joy, because our redemption draweth near.
Saved from the wrath of God and of the Lamb. You shall meet the Lord with Confidence. We shall be able to stand with boldness in the Judgement, to lift up our Heads with joy, Because our redemption draws near.
This is the way to save our own souls from perishing, which is the General design of all our Preaching. And this is the way to appease the wrath which is gone out against us;
This is the Way to save our own Souls from perishing, which is the General Design of all our Preaching. And this is the Way to appease the wrath which is gone out against us;
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and he hath plagued our Nation very sore, His Judgments have been multiplyed, his strokes have been redoubled; and for all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
and he hath plagued our nation very soar, His Judgments have been multiplied, his Strokes have been redoubled; and for all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
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to ferment a people setled upon their Lees. God has made anew thing in the midst of us, he hath wrought a work in our days, which makes the ears of all that hear it to tingle. A work not to be parallel'd perhaps in all the circumstances since the Creation of the World.
to ferment a people settled upon their Lees. God has made anew thing in the midst of us, he hath wrought a work in our days, which makes the ears of all that hear it to tingle. A work not to be paralleled perhaps in all the Circumstances since the Creation of the World.
How hath the Lord covered the Daughter of our Zion with a cloud in his anger, and hath cast down from Heaven to Earth the beauty of Israel, and remembred not his footstool in the Day of his Anger; he hath swallowed up the habitations of his people, he hath taken away his Tabernacles, and destroyed his places of Assemblies, the Ramparts and the Walls lament and languish, her Gates are sunk to the ground, her Barrs are destroyed.
How hath the Lord covered the Daughter of our Zion with a cloud in his anger, and hath cast down from Heaven to Earth the beauty of Israel, and remembered not his footstool in the Day of his Anger; he hath swallowed up the habitations of his people, he hath taken away his Tabernacles, and destroyed his places of Assemblies, the Ramparts and the Walls lament and languish, her Gates Are sunk to the ground, her Bars Are destroyed.
Who can express the terror of this fatal Judgment, the unexpected eruption, the sudden increase, the irresistible force, the remorsless rage, the insatiable voracity of this fiery Judgment? the present sufferings, the lasting miseries of private persons are inexpressible; the publique damage, the dangerous consequences (it may be) unconceivable.
Who can express the terror of this fatal Judgement, the unexpected eruption, the sudden increase, the irresistible force, the remorseless rage, the insatiable voracity of this fiery Judgement? the present sufferings, the lasting misery's of private Persons Are inexpressible; the public damage, the dangerous consequences (it may be) unconceivable.
What thing shall I liken to thee O Daughter of my People? Whereunto shall I compare the day of thy Visitation? To the destruction of Jerusalem? to the great and terrible day of Judgment?
What thing shall I liken to thee Oh Daughter of my People? Whereunto shall I compare the day of thy Visitation? To the destruction of Jerusalem? to the great and terrible day of Judgement?
They that were on the house top, durst not stay to take any thing out of their houses; nor he that was in the field return back to take his Cloathes; they that were in the City betook themselves to the Fields and Mountains, where they beheld their flaming habitations, where they trembled to behold the abomination of desolation raging in the holy places.
They that were on the house top, durst not stay to take any thing out of their houses; nor he that was in the field return back to take his Clothes; they that were in the city betook themselves to the Fields and Mountains, where they beheld their flaming habitations, where they trembled to behold the abomination of desolation raging in the holy places.
How were the wise men amazed, and the strong men terrified? despair seised them, counsel and strength fled away from them, there was no help in them, they presently gave all for lost;
How were the wise men amazed, and the strong men terrified? despair seized them, counsel and strength fled away from them, there was no help in them, they presently gave all for lost;
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The breath of the Lord kindled the fire, he rode upon Cherub, he came flying upon the wings of the wind. He made the winds his Messengers, and the flames of fire his Ministers: He brought the Winds out of his Treasure, and (to point the flame directly upon the bulk and body of the City) through his power he brought in the South-East wind:
The breath of the Lord kindled the fire, he road upon Cherub, he Come flying upon the wings of the wind. He made the winds his Messengers, and the flames of fire his Ministers: He brought the Winds out of his Treasure, and (to point the flame directly upon the bulk and body of the city) through his power he brought in the South-East wind:
as a theif in the night, as pains upon a woman in travel, as the lightning that cometh from the East and passeth to the West; so came this flaming Judgment;
as a thief in the night, as pains upon a woman in travel, as the lightning that comes from the East and passes to the West; so Come this flaming Judgement;
YEt who can tell, but God may have mercy upon us, but he may yet save us from destruction? though our breach be great as the Sea, yet is not in it self irreparable; though our wounds be deep and gaping, they are not desperate or uncurable; hitherto we may say with the Apostle, We are chastned, but not killed; afflicted, but not in despair.
YEt who can tell, but God may have mercy upon us, but he may yet save us from destruction? though our breach be great as the Sea, yet is not in it self irreparable; though our wounds be deep and gaping, they Are not desperate or uncurable; hitherto we may say with the Apostle, We Are chastened, but not killed; afflicted, but not in despair.
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He stands pausing and hoesitating, as he did once before, O Ephraim, how shall I give thee up, O Ephraim? O England, How shall I give thee up, O England?
He Stands pausing and hoesitating, as he did once before, Oh Ephraim, how shall I give thee up, Oh Ephraim? Oh England, How shall I give thee up, Oh England?
What mean else those Alternations and those mixtures, and combinations of wonderful Judgments, and of wonderful deliverancies and mercies which our ears have heard and our eyes have seen?
What mean Else those Alternations and those mixtures, and combinations of wondered Judgments, and of wondered deliverancies and Mercies which our ears have herd and our eyes have seen?
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We have seen vicissitudes great and prodigious, mixtures and combinations, marvellous in our eyes, horrible destructions and wonderful restitutions, succeeding one another, raging Plagues at home, and signal Victories abroad.
We have seen vicissitudes great and prodigious, mixtures and combinations, marvellous in our eyes, horrible destructions and wondered restitutions, succeeding one Another, raging Plagues At home, and signal Victories abroad.
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If the arm of his Justice and Severity hath been made bare, that it might be seen of all the people, He hath not left his mercy without witness. If his Judgment hath been great and terrible, in that which is consumed, his mercy is wonderful and miraculous in that which is preserved. Plainly!
If the arm of his justice and Severity hath been made bore, that it might be seen of all the people, He hath not left his mercy without witness. If his Judgement hath been great and terrible, in that which is consumed, his mercy is wondered and miraculous in that which is preserved. Plainly!
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when the flaming vengeance was in its height, when in the opinion of all men it had arrived at the state of irresistibility, and when every mans heart failed him,
when the flaming vengeance was in its height, when in the opinion of all men it had arrived At the state of irresistibility, and when every men heart failed him,
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He was a wall of fire about the persons of our Gracious Soveraign and his Royal Highness, and of those valiant Noble Persons which adventured, boldly and strenuously, and indefatigably laboured the publique preservation.
He was a wall of fire about the Persons of our Gracious Sovereign and his Royal Highness, and of those valiant Noble Persons which adventured, boldly and strenuously, and indefatigably laboured the public preservation.
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He hath given signal Preservations and Victories to our Fleets abroad, he hath restored our High-born and Noble-Generals, and our Fleet in health and safety.
He hath given signal Preservations and Victories to our Fleets abroad, he hath restored our Highborn and Noble-Generals, and our Fleet in health and safety.
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and for an earnest of his further preservation he hath given us this seasonable opportunity with health and safety in this place to attend the Publique Service, to advise and assist in this arduous Juncture of affairs.
and for an earnest of his further preservation he hath given us this seasonable opportunity with health and safety in this place to attend the Public Service, to Advice and assist in this arduous Juncture of affairs.
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To uphold the Traffick of the Nation, and to keep it in order and security, free from private Robberies and publick Insurrections; and therefore in order to all those ends, to uphold our Religion in the zealous and effectual exercise, in the sincerity and uniformity thereof, to preserve it from encroachments and undermining Tollerations, ruinous to Religion, destructive to the Government of the Nation.
To uphold the Traffic of the nation, and to keep it in order and security, free from private Robberies and public Insurrections; and Therefore in order to all those ends, to uphold our Religion in the zealous and effectual exercise, in the sincerity and uniformity thereof, to preserve it from encroachments and undermining Tolerations, ruinous to Religion, destructive to the Government of the nation.
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And all this while to make provision against our dangerous and cruel Enemies, Gebal and Ammon, and Amalech, the French, Dutch, and the Dane, who have conspired to our destruction.
And all this while to make provision against our dangerous and cruel Enemies, Gebal and Ammon, and Amalek, the French, Dutch, and the Dane, who have conspired to our destruction.
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Concerning Jerusalem burned and laid wast by the Assyrians, Daniel foretold, that the streets and the walls thereof should be rebuilded even in troubleous times; and when the time came that they were re-edified, we read in Nehemiah, that the labourers in one hand held the trowel, and the other held a weapon; one half of the people laboured in the work,
Concerning Jerusalem burned and laid wast by the Assyrians, daniel foretold, that the streets and the walls thereof should be rebuilded even in troublous times; and when the time Come that they were reedified, we read in Nehemiah, that the labourers in one hand held the trowel, and the other held a weapon; one half of the people laboured in the work,
If God shall be pleased to give us a spirit of Understanding, and teach our Senaters Wisdom; If he shall pour out a publick spirit upon our Councels, a spirit of tenderness and compassion, of Justice and Equity, Temperance and Frugality, Fortitude and Magnanimity; If all Orders and Degrees amongst us, Civil, and Military, and Ecclesiastical shall take to themselves the spirits of Christians and of men.
If God shall be pleased to give us a Spirit of Understanding, and teach our Senaters Wisdom; If he shall pour out a public Spirit upon our Counsels, a Spirit of tenderness and compassion, of justice and Equity, Temperance and Frugality, Fortitude and Magnanimity; If all Order and Degrees among us, Civil, and Military, and Ecclesiastical shall take to themselves the spirits of Christians and of men.
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If our Counsels and endeavours shall be answerable to the care and benignity, to the fervour and strenuous industry of our gracious Soveraign, and to the alacrity and magnanimity of our couragious and generous Countrymen; then (speaking humanely,
If our Counsels and endeavours shall be answerable to the care and benignity, to the fervour and strenuous industry of our gracious Sovereign, and to the alacrity and magnanimity of our courageous and generous Countrymen; then (speaking humanely,
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neither will God be for us, unless we turn from the evil of our ways: except we repent, we have reason to fear, that what we have seen hitherto, will be no more but the beginning of our sorrows. The Prophet Esay tells us, That the Lord sent a word unto Jacob, and it lighted on Israel; and all the people shall know, that say in the pride and stoutness of their hearts, the Bricks are fallen,
neither will God be for us, unless we turn from the evil of our ways: except we Repent, we have reason to Fear, that what we have seen hitherto, will be no more but the beginning of our sorrows. The Prophet Isaiah tells us, That the Lord sent a word unto Jacob, and it lighted on Israel; and all the people shall know, that say in the pride and stoutness of their hearts, the Bricks Are fallen,
but we will build with hewn Stones; the Sycamores are down, but we will change them into Cedars. Therefore the Lord will set up their Adversaries, and joyn their Enemies together, the Syrians before,
but we will built with hewn Stones; the Sycamores Are down, but we will change them into Cedars. Therefore the Lord will Set up their Adversaries, and join their Enemies together, the Syrians before,
There is yet a way open to take away the terror of our Particular Judgment, and to prevent a final Judgment from falling upon the Nation. We are yet in the Land of hope, and space is given for Repentance, the door of mercy is not yet shut upon us,
There is yet a Way open to take away the terror of our Particular Judgement, and to prevent a final Judgement from falling upon the nation. We Are yet in the Land of hope, and Molle is given for Repentance, the door of mercy is not yet shut upon us,
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that hath not dealt with us after our sins, nor rewarded us according to our Iniquities; that hath not cut us off in the midst of our sins, nor in the height of our impenitencies snatched us away to Judgment, that hath not dealt with us as with the Apostate Angels, and with Thousands of our Brethren, who were better and more righteous than we.
that hath not dealt with us After our Sins, nor rewarded us according to our Iniquities; that hath not Cut us off in the midst of our Sins, nor in the height of our impenitencies snatched us away to Judgement, that hath not dealt with us as with the Apostate Angels, and with Thousands of our Brothers, who were better and more righteous than we.
Let us once more then return into our selves. Let us consider our condition, let us veiw over and ballance the grounds of our hopes, and the reasons of our fears: Let us take an exact account of our whole estate and interest in reference to all our concernments, National and Personal, Temporal and Eternal. Let us deliberate and advise what is to be done, and what to be avoided.
Let us once more then return into our selves. Let us Consider our condition, let us view over and balance the grounds of our hope's, and the Reasons of our fears: Let us take an exact account of our Whole estate and Interest in Referente to all our concernments, National and Personal, Temporal and Eternal. Let us deliberate and Advice what is to be done, and what to be avoided.
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Did I say deliberate? Whether we shall save our souls from utter darkness and everlasting burnings? Whether we shall save the Nation from final ruine and desolation? — Nay rather,
Did I say deliberate? Whither we shall save our Souls from utter darkness and everlasting burnings? Whither we shall save the nation from final ruin and desolation? — Nay rather,
Let us fast the fast that the Lord hath chosen; Loose the bands of wickedness, feed the hungry, cloath the naked; he that hath two Coats, let him give to him that hath none ;
Let us fast the fast that the Lord hath chosen; Lose the bans of wickedness, feed the hungry, cloth the naked; he that hath two Coats, let him give to him that hath none;
What doth the Lord require of us but to do justly, to love mercy, to walk humbly before the Lord our God; Let us be merciful therefore as our heavenly Father is merciful, and let us humble our selves under the Almighty hand of God, as we pretend to do this day. Let us betake our selves afore-hand to our Judge, and pour out our complaints before him.
What does the Lord require of us but to do justly, to love mercy, to walk humbly before the Lord our God; Let us be merciful Therefore as our heavenly Father is merciful, and let us humble our selves under the Almighty hand of God, as we pretend to do this day. Let us betake our selves aforehand to our Judge, and pour out our complaints before him.
and give him no rest till he hath sealed our pardon. Let us bathe with our tears the wounds that we have made. Let us cry mightily to the Throne of Grace. Let us wrestle and strive with our Redeemer, and not les him go until he bless us:
and give him no rest till he hath sealed our pardon. Let us bathe with our tears the wounds that we have made. Let us cry mightily to the Throne of Grace. Let us wrestle and strive with our Redeemer, and not less him go until he bless us:
Till he quicken us up to resolutions of amendment, and carry us strongly through these resolutions. Until he heal our back-slidings, and make up our breaches: Until he save our souls from death, and our Nation from destruction.
Till he quicken us up to resolutions of amendment, and carry us strongly through these resolutions. Until he heal our backslidings, and make up our Breaches: Until he save our Souls from death, and our nation from destruction.
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To work our selves to these Resolutions, and to fix us in them, to make them abide upon us all our days, let us remember what hath been spoken, and let us frequently meditate upon that Sarcastical Concession of the Text,
To work our selves to these Resolutions, and to fix us in them, to make them abide upon us all our days, let us Remember what hath been spoken, and let us frequently meditate upon that Sarcastical Concession of the Text,
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