WOULD you think that such a spiteful scornful Word as this should ever be said of the Christian Religion? That pure Religion and undefiled, which came into the World supported by the strongest Evidences of Truth, and recommended by the most endearing Allurements of Grace and Goodness: The sayings whereof are so faithful, and so well worthy of all acceptation: That Sacred Institution which scatters the brightest Rays of Divine Light and Love that ever were darted from Heaven to Earth:
WOULD you think that such a spiteful scornful Word as this should ever be said of the Christian Religion? That pure Religion and undefiled, which Come into the World supported by the Strongest Evidences of Truth, and recommended by the most endearing Allurements of Grace and goodness: The sayings whereof Are so faithful, and so well worthy of all acceptation: That Sacred Institution which scatters the Brightest Rays of Divine Light and Love that ever were darted from Heaven to Earth:
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1. Who they were that said this, they were the chief of the Jews that were at Rome, ver. 17. The Jews were look'd upon (at least they look'd upon themselves) as a very knowing People;
1. Who they were that said this, they were the chief of the jews that were At Room, ver. 17. The jews were looked upon (At least they looked upon themselves) as a very knowing People;
Thou art called a Jew, and makest thy boast of God, and knowest his Will, — and art confident that thou thy self art a Guide of the Blind, a Light of them which are in Darkness, &c. And we have reason to suppose that the Chief of the Jews there who had the greatest Advantages of Education and Correspondence, were the most intelligent:
Thou art called a Jew, and Makest thy boast of God, and Knowest his Will, — and art confident that thou thy self art a Guide of the Blind, a Light of them which Are in Darkness, etc. And we have reason to suppose that the Chief of the jews there who had the greatest Advantages of Education and Correspondence, were the most intelligent:
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It might also be justly expected that upon the first notices of the Gospel, the Jews should have been of all People most ready to acquaint themselves with a Religion which was so much the Honour and Perfection of their own: And yet it seems, the Jews, the chief of the Jews at Rome knew no more of Christianity but this, that it was a Sect every where spoken against.
It might also be justly expected that upon the First notices of the Gospel, the jews should have been of all People most ready to acquaint themselves with a Religion which was so much the Honour and Perfection of their own: And yet it seems, the jews, the chief of the jews At Room knew no more of Christianity but this, that it was a Sect every where spoken against.
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Now one would think they would not have been so vigorous and industrious to suppress Christianity if they had not very well acquainted themselves with it,
Now one would think they would not have been so vigorous and Industria to suppress Christianity if they had not very well acquainted themselves with it,
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nor weigh'd the Proofs of its Divine Authority, but against all Law and Reason condemn'd it (NONLATINALPHABET, as Justin Martyr complains) purely upon common Fame, and follow the cry to run it down,
nor weighed the Proofs of its Divine authority, but against all Law and Reason condemned it (, as Justin Martyr complains) purely upon Common Fame, and follow the cry to run it down,
And they seem'd willing to hear what that great Man had to say in defence of the Religion he preach'd, We desire (say they) to hear of thee what thou thinkest, — Now one would expect that so good a Cause, managed by such a skilful Advocate, would not but carry the day,
And they seemed willing to hear what that great Man had to say in defence of the Religion he preached, We desire (say they) to hear of thee what thou Thinkest, — Now one would expect that so good a Cause, managed by such a skilful Advocate, would not but carry the day,
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after all, there were those that believed not, and the Text intimates the reason of their Infidelity, they came to hear the word under a Prejudice; They had already imbib'd an ill opinion of the way, which right or wrong they resolved to hold fast; And tho' some of them by the help of Divine Grace got over this stumbling Block, that like the Bereans were more Noble than the rest, and of freer thought:
After all, there were those that believed not, and the Text intimates the reason of their Infidelity, they Come to hear the word under a Prejudice; They had already imbibed an ill opinion of the Way, which right or wrong they resolved to hold fast; And though Some of them by the help of Divine Grace god over this stumbling Block, that like the Bereans were more Noble than the rest, and of freer Thought:
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and will not be perswaded to come and see: Thus do they prejudge the Cause, answering the matter before they hear it, and it will prove folly and shame to them.
and will not be persuaded to come and see: Thus do they prejudge the Cause, answering the matter before they hear it, and it will prove folly and shame to them.
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Now in the Account they here give of their Knowledge of the Christian Religion, we may observe, 1. That they look'd upon it to be a Sect, and we'll prove that to be false. 2. — A Sect every where spoken against, and we will grant that to be true, that it is generally spoken against,
Now in the Account they Here give of their Knowledge of the Christian Religion, we may observe, 1. That they looked upon it to be a Sect, and we'll prove that to be false. 2. — A Sect every where spoken against, and we will grant that to be true, that it is generally spoken against,
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tho' 'tis most unreasonable and unjust it should be so. First, The Christian Religion is here called (but miscalled) a Sect, NONLATINALPHABET, a Heresy.
though it's most unreasonable and unjust it should be so. First, The Christian Religion is Here called (but miscalled) a Sect,, a Heresy.
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and a piece of affected singularity in Opinion and Practice tending to promote some carnal Design, by creating and supporting invidious Distinctions among Men.
and a piece of affected singularity in Opinion and Practice tending to promote Some carnal Design, by creating and supporting invidious Distinctions among Men.
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This is the proper notion of a Sect, and therefore the Masters and Maintainers of Sects are justly in an ill Name, as Enemies to the great Corporation of Mankind; but there is not the least colour of Reason to put this invidious and scandalous Character upon the Christian Religion.
This is the proper notion of a Sect, and Therefore the Masters and Maintainers of Sects Are justly in an ill Name, as Enemies to the great Corporation of Mankind; but there is not the least colour of Reason to put this invidious and scandalous Character upon the Christian Religion.
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we read of the Sect of the Sadducees, Acts 5.17. which was built upon peculiar notions, such as overturn'd the foundation of Natural Religion, by denying a future state of Rewards and Punishments: There was also the Sect of the Pharisees, Acts 15.5. the straitest Sect of their Religion, Acts 26.5.
we read of the Sect of the Sadducees, Acts 5.17. which was built upon peculiar notions, such as overturned the Foundation of Natural Religion, by denying a future state of Rewards and Punishments: There was also the Sect of the Pharisees, Acts 15.5. the straitest Sect of their Religion, Acts 26.5.
1. True Christianity establisheth that which is of common concernment to all Mankind, and therefore is not a Sect. The Truths and Precepts of the everlasting Gospel are perfective of and no way repugnant to the Light and Law of Natural Religion.
1. True Christianity Establisheth that which is of Common concernment to all Mankind, and Therefore is not a Sect. The Truths and Precepts of the everlasting Gospel Are perfective of and no Way repugnant to the Light and Law of Natural Religion.
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and to renew that Image of God upon Man which was his Primitive Rectitude and Felicity? Is that a Sect which proclaims God in Christ reconciling the World unto himself, and recovering it from that degenerate and deplorable State into which it was sunk? Is that a Sect which publisheth Good-will towards Men, and Christ the Lamb of God taking away the Sins of the World? Surely that which concurs so much with the uncorrupted and unprejudiced Sentiments, and conduceth much more to the true and real Happiness of all Mankind cannot be thought to take its rise from such narrow Opinions, and private Interests, as Sects ow their Original to.
and to renew that Image of God upon Man which was his Primitive Rectitude and Felicity? Is that a Sect which proclaims God in christ reconciling the World unto himself, and recovering it from that degenerate and deplorable State into which it was sunk? Is that a Sect which Publisheth Goodwill towards Men, and christ the Lamb of God taking away the Sins of the World? Surely that which concurs so much with the uncorrupted and unprejudiced Sentiments, and conduceth much more to the true and real Happiness of all Mankind cannot be Thought to take its rise from such narrow Opinions, and private Interests, as Sects owe their Original too.
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Our Saviour foresaw and foretold it would be so, Luke 12.51, 52, 53. that his Disciples and Followers would be Men of strife, in the same sense that the Prophet was, Jer. 15.10.
Our Saviour foresaw and foretold it would be so, Lycia 12.51, 52, 53. that his Disciples and Followers would be Men of strife, in the same sense that the Prophet was, Jer. 15.10.
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If there be any who under the Cloak and Colour of the Christian Name cause Divisions, and propagate Feuds and Quarrels among Men, let them bear their own Burthen; but it is certain that the Christian Religion as far as it obtains its just Power and Influence upon the minds of Men will make them Meek and Quiet, Humble and Peaceable, Loving and Useful, Condescending and Forgiving,
If there be any who under the Cloak and Colour of the Christian Name cause Divisions, and propagate Feuds and Quarrels among Men, let them bear their own Burden; but it is certain that the Christian Religion as Far as it obtains its just Power and Influence upon the minds of Men will make them Meek and Quiet, Humble and Peaceable, Loving and Useful, Condescending and Forgiving,
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and Spears into Pruning-hooks? Or, was he the Author of a Sect who is the Great Creator of Ʋnity, and who Died to break down partition Walls, and to slay all Enmities, that he might gather together in one the Children of God that were scattered abroad? Was he the Author of a Sect who came into the World not to destroy Mens Lives, but to save them,
and Spears into Pruning-hooks? Or, was he the Author of a Sect who is the Great Creator of Ʋnity, and who Died to break down partition Walls, and to slay all Enmities, that he might gather together in one the Children of God that were scattered abroad? Was he the Author of a Sect who Come into the World not to destroy Men's Lives, but to save them,
and who taught his Followers not only to love one another, but to love their Enemies, and to count every one their Neighbour, that they could be any way serviceable to?
and who taught his Followers not only to love one Another, but to love their Enemies, and to count every one their Neighbour, that they could be any Way serviceable to?
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Benefit or Advantage, and therefore must by he means be call'd a Sect. Those that espouse a Sect are suppos'd to be govern'd in it by their secular Interest,
Benefit or Advantage, and Therefore must by he means be called a Sect. Those that espouse a Sect Are supposed to be governed in it by their secular Interest,
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The Pharisees proved themselves, to be a Sect by their Thirst after the praise of Men, and their greedy devouring of Widows Houses: But the Professors of Christianity have not only been taught by the Law of their Religion, to live above this World,
The Pharisees proved themselves, to be a Sect by their Thirst After the praise of Men, and their greedy devouring of Widows Houses: But the Professors of Christianity have not only been taught by the Law of their Religion, to live above this World,
and to look upon it with a Holy Contempt, but have been expos'd by their Profession to the Loss and Ruine of all their secular Comforts and Enjoyments.
and to look upon it with a Holy Contempt, but have been exposed by their Profession to the Loss and Ruin of all their secular Comforts and Enjoyments.
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Are those to be accounted politick and designing Sectaries that have for Christ chearfully suffered the loss of all things? Is that a Sect which instead of prefering a Man to Honour,
are those to be accounted politic and designing Sectaries that have for christ cheerfully suffered the loss of all things? Is that a Sect which instead of preferring a Man to Honour,
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or raising him an Estate, lays him open to Disgrace and Poverty, renders him obnoxious to Fines and Forfeitures, Banishments and Imprisonments, Racks and Tortures, Flames and Gibbets, which were the common Lot of the Primitive Christians? Caesar Vaninus a sworn Enemy to the Christian Religion,
or raising him an Estate, lays him open to Disgrace and Poverty, renders him obnoxious to Fines and Forfeitures, Banishments and Imprisonments, Racks and Tortures, Flames and Gibbets, which were the Common Lot of the Primitive Christians? Caesar Vaninus a sworn Enemy to the Christian Religion,
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No, it hath always approv'd it self a Heavenly Calling, and the strictest Professors of it (even their Enemies themselves being Judges) have had their Conversation in the World in Simplicity, and Godly Sincerity, not with Fleshly Wisdom:
No, it hath always approved it self a Heavenly Calling, and the Strictest Professors of it (even their Enemies themselves being Judges) have had their Conversation in the World in Simplicity, and Godly Sincerity, not with Fleshly Wisdom:
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1. Let us take heed lest our Profession of Religion degenerate into any thing which may make it look like a Sect. Christianity as it was instituted by Christ is not a Sect, let not Christians then be Sectaries. We make our Profession of Religion a Sect when we monopolize the Church and its Ministry and Sacraments,
1. Let us take heed lest our Profession of Religion degenerate into any thing which may make it look like a Sect. Christianity as it was instituted by christ is not a Sect, let not Christians then be Sectaries. We make our Profession of Religion a Sect when we monopolize the Church and its Ministry and Sacraments,
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and in a word, when our Profession is tainted with the Leaven of the Pharisees, which is both sowring and swelling, then it degenerates into a Sect. Let us therefore adhere to the sure and large Foundations, and be acted by a Principle of Love to,
and in a word, when our Profession is tainted with the Leaven of the Pharisees, which is both souring and swelling, then it Degenerates into a Sect. Let us Therefore adhere to the sure and large Foundations, and be acted by a Principle of Love to,
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Let us be Modest in our Opinions, Charitable and Candid in our Censures, Self-denying in all our Converse, Acting always under the Influence of that Wisdom that is from above, which is first Pure, then Peaceable, gentle and easy to be intreated, full of Mercy and good Fruits, without Partiality and Hypocrisy, that by this well-doing we may put to silence the Ignorance of those who call Religion a Sect.
Let us be Modest in our Opinions, Charitable and Candid in our Censures, Self-denying in all our Converse, Acting always under the Influence of that Wisdom that is from above, which is First Pure, then Peaceable, gentle and easy to be entreated, full of Mercy and good Fruits, without Partiality and Hypocrisy, that by this welldoing we may put to silence the Ignorance of those who call Religion a Sect.
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If a strict and sober and circumspect Conversation, a conscientious Government of our Tongue, Praying and singing Psalms in our Families, a religious Observation of the Lord's Day, a diligent Attendance upon the Means of Grace, joyning in religious Societies for Prayer and Christian Conference,
If a strict and Sobrium and circumspect Conversation, a conscientious Government of our Tongue, Praying and singing Psalms in our Families, a religious Observation of the Lord's Day, a diligent Attendance upon the Means of Grace, joining in religious Societies for Prayer and Christian Conference,
and endeavouring in our places the Suppression of Profaness and Immorality, if these and the like be call'd and counted the Marks and Badges of a Sect, let us not be moved at it,
and endeavouring in our places the Suppression of Profaneness and Immorality, if these and the like be called and counted the Marks and Badges of a Sect, let us not be moved At it,
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and spoke against it, and they therefore concluded it every where spoken against because they found it spoken against in all places that they came to, or had advice from. Thus apt are we to embrace that as a general Sentiment and Observation which we find received by those that we usually associate with,
and spoke against it, and they Therefore concluded it every where spoken against Because they found it spoken against in all places that they Come to, or had Advice from. Thus apt Are we to embrace that as a general Sentiment and Observation which we find received by those that we usually associate with,
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But I shall only make some improvement of this general Observation, which cannot be unseasonable in an Age wherein the Gates of Hell seem to be making their utmost efforts against the Church;
But I shall only make Some improvement of this general Observation, which cannot be unseasonable in an Age wherein the Gates of Hell seem to be making their utmost efforts against the Church;
and the Devil, as the Calumniator and False Accuser to be more wroth than ever with the Woman the Church, and to push on the War with an unusual vigor against the remnant of her Seed, which keep the Commandments of God,
and the devil, as the Calumniator and False Accuser to be more wroth than ever with the Woman the Church, and to push on the War with an unusual vigor against the remnant of her Seed, which keep the commandments of God,
I shall therefore (1.) enquire what it is in Christianity that is spoken against. And (2.) shew you why so Holy and Excellent a Religion is spoken against, and then draw some Inferences from this Observation.
I shall Therefore (1.) inquire what it is in Christianity that is spoken against. And (2.) show you why so Holy and Excellent a Religion is spoken against, and then draw Some Inferences from this Observation.
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1. Jesus Christ, the Author of our Religion, is every where spoken against. When the First-begotten was brought into the World, old Simeon, among other great things, pronounced this concerning him, that he was a sign which should be spoken against, and by that means was set for the fall of many, Luke 2.34. when he was here upon Earth he was spoken against. The Stone, which was design'd to be the Head of the Corner, was rejected, and set at naught by the Builders.
1. jesus christ, the Author of our Religion, is every where spoken against. When the Firstbegotten was brought into the World, old Simeon, among other great things, pronounced this Concerning him, that he was a Signen which should be spoken against, and by that means was Set for the fallen of many, Lycia 2.34. when he was Here upon Earth he was spoken against. The Stone, which was designed to be the Head of the Corner, was rejected, and Set At nought by the Builders.
It was not the least of his Sufferings in the days of his flesh, that he endured the contradiction of Sinners against himself, Heb. 12.3. They spoke against his Person as mean and contemptible, and one that had no form, nor comliness:
It was not the least of his Sufferings in the days of his Flesh, that he endured the contradiction of Sinners against himself, Hebrew 12.3. They spoke against his Person as mean and contemptible, and one that had no from, nor comeliness:
They spoke against his Preaching as false and deceiving, John 7.12. as factious and seditious, Luke 23.2. as senseless and ridiculous, for the Pharisees derided him for it, Luke 16.14. They spake against his Miracles as done in Confederacy with Belzebub the Prince of the Devils, Mat. 12.24. They spoke against his Morals, charging him with Blasphemy against God, Profanation of the Sabbath-day;
They spoke against his Preaching as false and deceiving, John 7.12. as factious and seditious, Lycia 23.2. as senseless and ridiculous, for the Pharisees derided him for it, Lycia 16.14. They spoke against his Miracles as done in Confederacy with Belzebub the Prince of the Devils, Mathew 12.24. They spoke against his Morals, charging him with Blasphemy against God, Profanation of the Sabbath-day;
and all the instances of Debauchery which were usually met with in a Gluttonous Man, a Winebibber, and a Friend of Publicans and Sinners, Mat. 11.19. They spoke against his Followers as a company of ignorant despicable People, John 7.48.49.
and all the instances of Debauchery which were usually met with in a Gluttonous Man, a Winebibber, and a Friend of Publicans and Sinners, Mathew 11.19. They spoke against his Followers as a company of ignorant despicable People, John 7.48.49.
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and you will find him every where spoken against, They reproched him in all his Offices, In his Office of Teaching, when they challenged him to tell who smote him: In his Office of Saving, when they challenged him to save himself as he had saved others. In his Office of Ruling, when they challenged him to prove himself the King of the Jews by coming down from the Cross. The common People spoke against him, even they that passed by reviled him. The Pharisees & chief Priests, the Grandees of the Church were as severe as any in their Reflections upon him, Princes also did sit and spake against him, Herod and his Men of War set him at nought, made nothing of him that made all things.
and you will find him every where spoken against, They reproached him in all his Offices, In his Office of Teaching, when they challenged him to tell who smote him: In his Office of Saving, when they challenged him to save himself as he had saved Others. In his Office of Ruling, when they challenged him to prove himself the King of the jews by coming down from the Cross. The Common People spoke against him, even they that passed by reviled him. The Pharisees & chief Priests, the Grandees of the Church were as severe as any in their Reflections upon him, Princes also did fit and spoke against him, Herod and his Men of War Set him At nought, made nothing of him that made all things.
than he is benefitted by the Adorations of the other, yet still he is spoken against. Besides the Contempt cast upon him by the Jews and Mahometans, are there not with us, even with us, those that daringly speak against him? Arians and Socinians are daily speaking against him as a meer Man, thinking that a Robbery in him, which He thought none, to be equal with God; Quakers and Enthusiasts speak against Him as a meer Name, setting up I know not what Christ within them,
than he is benefited by the Adorations of the other, yet still he is spoken against. Beside the Contempt cast upon him by the jews and Mahometans, Are there not with us, even with us, those that daringly speak against him? Arians and socinians Are daily speaking against him as a mere Man, thinking that a Robbery in him, which He Thought none, to be equal with God; Quakers and Enthusiasts speak against Him as a mere Name, setting up I know not what christ within them,
while they explode that Jesus that was Crucified at Jerusalem. Atheists and Deists speak against Him as a meer Cheat, accounting the Religion he established a great Imposture,
while they explode that jesus that was crucified At Jerusalem. Atheists and Deists speak against Him as a mere Cheat, accounting the Religion he established a great Imposture,
and His Gospel a Jest. Profane and Ignorant People speak slightly of Him, as if our Beloved were no more than another Beloved; and some speak scornfully of Him, as Julian the Apostate did, that call'd Him in disdain the Galilean, and the Carpenter's Son. Such as these are the hard speeches, which ungodly Sinners have spoken against Him, the Lord rebuke them,
and His Gospel a Jest. Profane and Ignorant People speak slightly of Him, as if our beloved were no more than Another beloved; and Some speak scornfully of Him, as Julian the Apostate did, that called Him in disdain the Galilean, and the Carpenter's Son. Such as these Are the hard Speeches, which ungodly Sinners have spoken against Him, the Lord rebuke them,
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2. God himself the great Object of our Religious Regards, is every where spoken against. It is not only the Christian Revelation that is thus attack'd by virulent and blasphemous Tongues, but even Natural Religion also.
2. God himself the great Object of our Religious Regards, is every where spoken against. It is not only the Christian Revelation that is thus attacked by virulent and blasphemous Tongues, but even Natural Religion also.
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Tho' His Existence be so necessary, so evident, that if He be not, tis impossible any thing else should be, yet there are Fools who say in their hearts, what they dare not speak out, that there is no God, Psal. 14.1.
Though His Existence be so necessary, so evident, that if He be not, this impossible any thing Else should be, yet there Are Fools who say in their hearts, what they Dare not speak out, that there is no God, Psalm 14.1.
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Others Blaspheme the Attributes of God, that charge the All-seeing Eye with Blindness, saying, The Lord shall not see, Psal. 94.7. that charge the Eternal Mind with Forgetfulness, saying, God hath forgotten, Psal. 10.11.
Others Blaspheme the Attributes of God, that charge the All-seeing Eye with Blindness, saying, The Lord shall not see, Psalm 94.7. that charge the Eternal Mind with Forgetfulness, saying, God hath forgotten, Psalm 10.11.
that charge the Almighty Arm with Impotency, saying, Can God furnish a Table in the Wilderness, which is there call'd speaking against God, Psal. 78.19, 20. Those speak against God that promise themselves Impunity in Sin, saying, They shall not surely die, and God will not require it. And those that boldly allow their Impiety and Irreligion, saying unto the Almighty Depart from us — Job. 21.14, 15. Some speak meanly of God,
that charge the Almighty Arm with Impotency, saying, Can God furnish a Table in the Wilderness, which is there called speaking against God, Psalm 78.19, 20. Those speak against God that promise themselves Impunity in since, saying, They shall not surely die, and God will not require it. And those that boldly allow their Impiety and Irreligion, saying unto the Almighty Depart from us — Job. 21.14, 15. some speak meanly of God,
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The Name of God is spoken against by the profane using of it; so it is construed Psal. 139.20. They speak against thee wickedly, thine Enemies take thy Name in vain.
The Name of God is spoken against by the profane using of it; so it is construed Psalm 139.20. They speak against thee wickedly, thine Enemies take thy Name in vain.
Can there be a greater slight put upon the Eternal God than for Men to use his Sacred and Blessed Name as a By-word, with which they give vent to their exorbitant Passions, or fill up the vacancies of their other Idle-words? The Name of God is thus abus'd not only by those that belch out bloody Oaths and Curses which make the Ears of every good Man to tingle,
Can there be a greater slight put upon the Eternal God than for Men to use his Sacred and Blessed Name as a Byword, with which they give vent to their exorbitant Passion, or fill up the vacancies of their other Idle words? The Name of God is thus abused not only by those that belch out bloody Oaths and Curses which make the Ears of every good Man to tingle,
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in whose mouths he is near when he is far from their reins. To use those forms of speech which properly signify an Acknowledgment and Adoration of God's Being,
in whose mouths he is near when he is Far from their reins. To use those forms of speech which properly signify an Acknowledgment and Adoration of God's Being,
I say, to use these or the like expressions impertinently, and intending thereby to express only our wonder, our surprize, or our passionate resentments, or any thing than that which is their proper and awful signification, is an evidence of a vain mind, that wants a due regard to that glorious and fearful Name, The Lord our God. I see not that the Profanation of the Ordinance of Praying, is any better than the Profanation of the Ordinance of Swearing. The serious consideration of this, I hope, might prevent much of that Dishonour which is done to God,
I say, to use these or the like expressions impertinently, and intending thereby to express only our wonder, our surprise, or our passionate resentments, or any thing than that which is their proper and awful signification, is an evidence of a vain mind, that Wants a due regard to that glorious and fearful Name, The Lord our God. I see not that the Profanation of the Ordinance of Praying, is any better than the Profanation of the Ordinance of Swearing. The serious consideration of this, I hope, might prevent much of that Dishonour which is done to God,
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The Providence of God is likewise every where spoken against by Murmurers and Complainers that quarrel with it, and find fault with the disposals of it, and when they are hardly bestead curse their King and their God.
The Providence of God is likewise every where spoken against by Murmurers and Complainers that quarrel with it, and find fault with the disposals of it, and when they Are hardly besteaded curse their King and their God.
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3. The Word of God the great Rule of our Religion is every where spoken against, so it was when it was first preached, wherever the Apostles went preaching the Doctrine of Christ they met with those that spake against it, contradicting and blaspheming, Acts 13.45.
3. The Word of God the great Rule of our Religion is every where spoken against, so it was when it was First preached, wherever the Apostles went preaching the Doctrine of christ they met with those that spoke against it, contradicting and blaspheming, Acts 13.45.
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So it is, now it is written, Atheists speak against the Scriptures as not of Authority, Papists speak against it as dark and uncertain further than it is expounded, and supported by the Authority of their Church, which receives unwritten Traditions pari pietatis affectu ac reverentiâ, with the same pious affection and reverence that they receive the Scripture,
So it is, now it is written, Atheists speak against the Scriptures as not of authority, Papists speak against it as dark and uncertain further than it is expounded, and supported by the authority of their Church, which receives unwritten Traditions Pair pietatis affectu ac reverentiâ, with the same pious affection and Reverence that they receive the Scripture,
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nay, and if we may judge by their practice, with much more. Thus is the Word of God blasphemed by them who call themselves the Temple of the Lord. But if we take away Revelation (as the Deists do) all Religion will soon be lost,
nay, and if we may judge by their practice, with much more. Thus is the Word of God blasphemed by them who call themselves the Temple of the Lord. But if we take away Revelation (as the Deists do) all Religion will soon be lost,
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Those also speak against the Scriptures, who profanely Jest with them, and that they may the more securely Rebel against Scripture Laws, make themselves and their idle Companions merry with the Scripture Language. The Word of the Lord is unto them a reproach, as the Prophet complains, Jer. 6.10.
Those also speak against the Scriptures, who profanely Jest with them, and that they may the more securely Rebel against Scripture Laws, make themselves and their idle Sodales merry with the Scripture Language. The Word of the Lord is unto them a reproach, as the Prophet complains, Jer. 6.10.
And another Prophet found it so, whose serious word of the necessity of Precept upon Precept was turned into an idle Song, (as Grotius understands it) Isa. 28.13. The word of the Lord was unto them Precept upon Precept — Very likely it was done by the Drunkards of Ephraim, spoken of v. 1. and it gave occasion to that Caution, v. 22. Be ye not mockers lest your Bands be made strong.
And Another Prophet found it so, whose serious word of the necessity of Precept upon Precept was turned into an idle Song, (as Grotius understands it) Isaiah 28.13. The word of the Lord was unto them Precept upon Precept — Very likely it was done by the Drunkards of Ephraim, spoken of v. 1. and it gave occasion to that Caution, v. 22. Be you not mockers lest your Bans be made strong.
and no Cups can please Belshazzar in his drunken Frollick but the Sacred Vessels of the Temple. Thus industrious are the Powers of Darkness to Vilify the Scriptures,
and no Cups can please Belshazzar in his drunken Frolic but the Sacred Vessels of the Temple. Thus Industria Are the Powers of Darkness to Vilify the Scriptures,
for in spite of all the little efforts of their impotent Malice, He will magnifie the Law and make it honourable, according to the word which he hath spoken, Isa. 42.21. 4. The People of God, the Professors of this Religion are every where spoken against.
for in spite of all the little efforts of their impotent Malice, He will magnify the Law and make it honourable, according to the word which he hath spoken, Isaiah 42.21. 4. The People of God, the Professors of this Religion Are every where spoken against.
Our Blessed Saviour hath told his Disciples what Treatment of this kind they must expect, that they should be revil'd and have all manner of evil said against them falsly, Mat. 5.11, 12. that they and their Names should be cast out as evil, Luke 6.22.
Our Blessed Saviour hath told his Disciples what Treatment of this kind they must expect, that they should be reviled and have all manner of evil said against them falsely, Mathew 5.11, 12. that they and their Names should be cast out as evil, Lycia 6.22.
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And if they called our Master, Belzebub, no nick-names fastned upon his Followers can seem strange. Mat. 5.25. Mocking was an old way of persecuting the Covenant-Seed, for thus, He that was after the Flesh, betimes persecuted them that were after the Spirit. Compare Gen. 21.9. with Gal. 4.29. God's Heritage hath always been as a speckled Bird, that all the Birds are against, Jer. 12.9. And his Children for signs and for wonders in Israel, that every one hath a saying to. Isa. 8.18.
And if they called our Master, Belzebub, no nicknames fastened upon his Followers can seem strange. Mathew 5.25. Mocking was an old Way of persecuting the Covenant-seed, for thus, He that was After the Flesh, betimes persecuted them that were After the Spirit. Compare Gen. 21.9. with Gal. 4.29. God's Heritage hath always been as a speckled Bird, that all the Birds Are against, Jer. 12.9. And his Children for Signs and for wonders in Israel, that every one hath a saying to. Isaiah 8.18.
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And those who are the greatest Blessings of the Age branded as the Troublers of Israel. The Primitive Christians were painted out to the World under the blackest and most odious Characters that could be,
And those who Are the greatest Blessings of the Age branded as the Troublers of Israel. The Primitive Christians were painted out to the World under the Blackest and most odious Characters that could be,
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Their Enemies found it necessary for the support of the Kingdom of the Devil, the Father of Lies and Slanders, (fortiter Calumniari) to Characterize them as the worst of Men, to whom they were resolv'd to give the worst and most barbarous Treatment.
Their Enemies found it necessary for the support of the Kingdom of the devil, the Father of Lies and Slanders, (fortiter Calumny) to Characterise them as the worst of Men, to whom they were resolved to give the worst and most barbarous Treatment.
so ever since, more or less in all Ages of the Church, Reproach hath been entail'd upon the most serious and zealous Professors of Religion and Godliness.
so ever since, more or less in all Ages of the Church, Reproach hath been entailed upon the most serious and zealous Professors of Religion and Godliness.
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Under the Old Testament God's Messengers and his Prophets were generally mocked and misused, and it was Jerusalem 's measure-filling Sin. 2 Chron. 36.16.
Under the Old Testament God's Messengers and his prophets were generally mocked and misused, and it was Jerusalem is measure-filling Sin. 2 Chronicles 36.16.
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Ezek. 33.30, 31, 32. And then it is not strange if the Ministers of the New Testament (in which Truth shines with a stronger Light) be with no less Enmity spoken against by those that love Darkness rather than Light. The Apostles, those prime Ministers of State in Christ's Kingdom were so loaded with Reproach, that they were made a spectacle to the World, a spectacle of Pity to those that have either Grace or good Nature,
Ezekiel 33.30, 31, 32. And then it is not strange if the Ministers of the New Testament (in which Truth shines with a Stronger Light) be with no less Enmity spoken against by those that love Darkness rather than Light. The Apostles, those prime Ministers of State in Christ's Kingdom were so loaded with Reproach, that they were made a spectacle to the World, a spectacle of Pity to those that have either Grace or good Nature,
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but a spectacle of scorn to those that had neither. They were trampled upon as the Filth of the World; and whereas the Off-scouring of any thing is bad enough, they were look'd upon as the off-scouring of all things; even unto this day; after they had in so many instances approv'd themselves well,
but a spectacle of scorn to those that had neither. They were trampled upon as the Filth of the World; and whereas the Offscouring of any thing is bad enough, they were looked upon as the offscouring of all things; even unto this day; After they had in so many instances approved themselves well,
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and could not but be made manifest in the Consciences of their worst Enemies, 1 Cor. 4.9, 13. And it hath all along been the Policy of the Churches Enemies by all marks possible to bring the Ministry into contempt,
and could not but be made manifest in the Consciences of their worst Enemies, 1 Cor. 4.9, 13. And it hath all along been the Policy of the Churches Enemies by all marks possible to bring the Ministry into contempt,
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and to represent the Churches Nazarites, even those that were purer than Snow, whiter than Milk, and more ruddy than Rubies, with a visage blacker than a Coal, so that they have not been known in the streets.
and to represent the Churches nazarites, even those that were Purer than Snow, Whiter than Milk, and more ruddy than Rubies, with a visage blacker than a Coal, so that they have not been known in the streets.
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6. The Christian Religion it self hath been and still is every where spoken against. The Truths of it contradicted as false and groundless, the great Doctrines of the Mediation of Christ, and the Resurrection of the Dead were ridicul'd by the Athenian Philosophers, Acts 19.18, 32. The Laws of it faulted as grievous and unreasonable,
6. The Christian Religion it self hath been and still is every where spoken against. The Truths of it contradicted as false and groundless, the great Doctrines of the Mediation of christ, and the Resurrection of the Dead were ridiculed by the Athenian Philosophers, Acts 19.18, 32. The Laws of it faulted as grievous and unreasonable,
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and say, Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their Cords from us, Ps. 2.3. The Ordinances of it despis'd as mean, and having no form nor comeliness.
and say, Let us break their bans asunder, and cast away their Cords from us, Ps. 2.3. The Ordinances of it despised as mean, and having no from nor comeliness.
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Sacraments reproach'd, and the Sacred Memorial of Christ's Death and Sufferings, by the Persecutors of the Primitive Christians represented to the World as the bloody and inhumane Killing and Eating of a Child,
Sacraments reproached, and the Sacred Memorial of Christ's Death and Sufferings, by the Persecutors of the Primitive Christians represented to the World as the bloody and inhumane Killing and Eating of a Child,
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Primitive Christianity was industriously put into an ill-name: it was call'd emphatically The Atheism, because it overthrew Idolatry, and undermin'd the false Gods,
Primitive Christianity was industriously put into an ill-name: it was called emphatically The Atheism, Because it overthrew Idolatry, and undermined the false God's,
This was the Out-cry at Ephesus, that if Paul 's Doctrine took place, the Temple of the great Goddess would be despis'd, Acts 19.26, 27. It was also branded as a Novelty, and an up-start Doctrine,
This was the Outcry At Ephesus, that if Paul is Doctrine took place, the Temple of the great Goddess would be despised, Acts 19.26, 27. It was also branded as a Novelty, and an upstart Doctrine,
and nothing was more despicable among the Romans than the Jews, and their Religion. The Professors of Christianity were look'd upon as unlearned and ignorant Men, Acts 4.12. the very Dregs and Refuse of the People.
and nothing was more despicable among the Romans than the jews, and their Religion. The Professors of Christianity were looked upon as unlearned and ignorant Men, Acts 4.12. the very Dregs and Refuse of the People.
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Julian forbad the calling of them Christians, and would have them called nothing but Galileans, thereby to expose them to the contempt of those who are (as indeed most people are) govern'd more by a sound of Words than by the reason of Things.
Julian forbade the calling of them Christians, and would have them called nothing but Galileans, thereby to expose them to the contempt of those who Are (as indeed most people Are) governed more by a found of Words than by the reason of Things.
Thus when the Devil was silenced in his Oracles (as it is well known he was upon the setting up of Christianity in the World) his mouth was opened in Lies and Slanders;
Thus when the devil was silenced in his Oracles (as it is well known he was upon the setting up of Christianity in the World) his Mouth was opened in Lies and Slanders;
The Reformed Religion in these latter ages, hath been in like manner spoken against: Though it maintains all that, [ and only that ] Doctrine, which Christ and his Apostles preach'd,
The Reformed Religion in these latter ages, hath been in like manner spoken against: Though it maintains all that, [ and only that ] Doctrine, which christ and his Apostles preached,
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yet the Professors and Preachers of it have been call'd and counted Hereticks, and Schismaticks, and by all possible Artifices expos'd to the odium of the People, that none might Buy or Sell, i. e.
yet the Professors and Preachers of it have been called and counted Heretics, and Schismatics, and by all possible Artifices exposed to the odium of the People, that none might Buy or Fell, i. e.
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Nay, even among some that profess the Christian and Reformed Religion, yet the Practice of serious Godliness is very much spoken against. The Power of Religion is not only disliked and deny'd, but contradicted and condemned by those that rest in the Form. They that call the Evil, Good, will call the Good, Evil; and it is not strange if they, who abandon themselves to work all uncleanness with greediness, speak ill of such as run not with them to the same excess of Riot, where the Wicked walk on every side, he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey.
Nay, even among Some that profess the Christian and Reformed Religion, yet the Practice of serious Godliness is very much spoken against. The Power of Religion is not only disliked and denied, but contradicted and condemned by those that rest in the Form They that call the Evil, Good, will call the Good, Evil; and it is not strange if they, who abandon themselves to work all uncleanness with greediness, speak ill of such as run not with them to the same excess of Riot, where the Wicked walk on every side, he that departeth from evil makes himself a prey.
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Bigots on all sides will have something to say against Catholick Charity and Moderation: They that are fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, and forward to every good Work, must expect to be evil spoken of by such as affect a Lukewarmness, and Indifferency in Religion:
Bigots on all sides will have something to say against Catholic Charity and Moderation: They that Are fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord, and forward to every good Work, must expect to be evil spoken of by such as affect a Lukewarmness, and Indifferency in Religion:
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and is thus spoken against, every where spoken against: When we hear such an Out-cry as this made against Christianity, it is natural to us to enquire,
and is thus spoken against, every where spoken against: When we hear such an Outcry as this made against Christianity, it is natural to us to inquire,
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as Pilate did when such a Clamour was raised against its Author, Why, what evil hath it done? Truly we may say concerning it as Pilate did concerning him, We find no fault in it.
as Pilate did when such a Clamour was raised against its Author, Why, what evil hath it done? Truly we may say Concerning it as Pilate did Concerning him, We find no fault in it.
Which of all its Opposers convinceth it of Sin or Error? It invades no Man's Right, breaks in upon no Man's Property, is no Disturbance of the Peace, no Enemy to the Welfare of Families and Societies, is no Prejudice at all to the Interests of States aad Princes,
Which of all its Opposers Convinces it of since or Error? It invades no Man's Right, breaks in upon no Man's Property, is no Disturbance of the Peace, no Enemy to the Welfare of Families and Societies, is no Prejudice At all to the Interests of States and Princes,
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though it is impossible to assign a justifiable Reason of that which is most unreasonable. 1. The Adversaries of Religion speak against it because they do not know it.
though it is impossible to assign a justifiable Reason of that which is most unreasonable. 1. The Adversaries of Religion speak against it Because they do not know it.
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because the World knew him not, John 1.10. If they had known the Dignity of his Person, the Excellency of his Doctrine, and the gracious Design and Purpose of his coming into the World, certainly they would not have Crucified the Lord of Glory, 1 Cor. 2.8. They that did it, did it through Ignorance, and knew not what they did.
Because the World knew him not, John 1.10. If they had known the Dignity of his Person, the Excellency of his Doctrine, and the gracious Design and Purpose of his coming into the World, Certainly they would not have crucified the Lord of Glory, 1 Cor. 2.8. They that did it, did it through Ignorance, and knew not what they did.
He that looks at a distance upon Men Dancing, would think them to be mad: (It was Peter Martyr's Comparison, in a Sermon which had so good an influence upon the Conversion of the Marquess of Vico ) But let him come nearer them,
He that looks At a distance upon Men Dancing, would think them to be mad: (It was Peter Martyr's Comparison, in a Sermon which had so good an influence upon the Conversion of the Marquis of Vico) But let him come nearer them,
and observe the Regularity and Harmony of all their Motions and Postures, and he will not only admire their Order, but find in himself an inclination to join with them:
and observe the Regularity and Harmony of all their Motions and Postures, and he will not only admire their Order, but find in himself an inclination to join with them:
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When the Spouse in the Canticles had given a Description of her Beloved to the Daughters of Jerusalem, the same who before had scornfully ask'd, What is thy Beloved more than another Beloved? Now as seriously enquire, Whither is thy Beloved gone, that we may seek him with thee? The People of God are called his Hidden Ones, and their Life is a Hidden Life, their way above, and therefore it is that the World speaks evil of them,
When the Spouse in the Canticles had given a Description of her beloved to the Daughters of Jerusalem, the same who before had scornfully asked, What is thy beloved more than Another beloved? Now as seriously inquire, Whither is thy beloved gone, that we may seek him with thee? The People of God Are called his Hidden Ones, and their Life is a Hidden Life, their Way above, and Therefore it is that the World speaks evil of them,
because it knows them not. 1 Joh. 3.1. They who speak evil of these Dignities, speak evil of those things which they know not, as the Apostle speaks Jude 8.10.
Because it knows them not. 1 John 3.1. They who speak evil of these Dignities, speak evil of those things which they know not, as the Apostle speaks U^de 8.10.
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and to load that with the vilest Reproaches which for ought they know, merits the highest Encomiums! And how excellent then are the ways of God, which none speak ill of but those that are unacquainted with them!
and to load that with the Vilest Reproaches which for ought they know, merits the highest Encomiums! And how excellent then Are the ways of God, which none speak ill of but those that Are unacquainted with them!
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yet they know this concerning it in general, that it is not agreeable with the way of their hearts which they are resolved to walk in, nor with the course of this World, which is the Card and Compass they steer by,
yet they know this Concerning it in general, that it is not agreeable with the Way of their hearts which they Are resolved to walk in, nor with the course of this World, which is the Carded and Compass they steer by,
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they know this, that it lays a restraint upon their Appetites and Passions, and consists much in the mortifying of their beloved Lusts and Corruptions,
they know this, that it lays a restraint upon their Appetites and Passion, and consists much in the mortifying of their Beloved Lustiest and Corruptions,
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Christ hath bidden his Disciples to expect the Hatred of the World, and not to marvel at it, Joh. 15.18, &c. They who hate to be themselves reform'd will never love those that are reform'd:
christ hath bidden his Disciples to expect the Hatred of the World, and not to marvel At it, John 15.18, etc. They who hate to be themselves reformed will never love those that Are reformed:
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Out of the abundance therefore of the Heart, and the Malignity that is there, it is no marvel if the mouth speak; where the Root of Bitterness is, it will bear Gall and Wormwood. The Daring Sinner that stretcheth out his hand against God finds his hand too short to reach him;
Out of the abundance Therefore of the Heart, and the Malignity that is there, it is no marvel if the Mouth speak; where the Root of Bitterness is, it will bear Gall and Wormwood. The Daring Sinner that Stretcheth out his hand against God finds his hand too short to reach him;
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and his Tabernacle, and them that dwell in Heaven, Rev. 13.5, 6. The Poison of the Serpents Seed is under their Tongue, Rom. 3.13. 3. They speak against Religion because it speaks against them.
and his Tabernacle, and them that dwell in Heaven, Rev. 13.5, 6. The Poison of the Serpents Seed is under their Tongue, Rom. 3.13. 3. They speak against Religion Because it speaks against them.
Why were the Pharisees so exasperated against our Saviour but because he spake his Parables against them, and laid them open in their own colours? Why did the World hate him who so loved the World, but because he testified of it that its Works are evil? Why had Joseph 's Brethren such a spleen against him,
Why were the Pharisees so exasperated against our Saviour but Because he spoke his Parables against them, and laid them open in their own colours? Why did the World hate him who so loved the World, but Because he testified of it that its Works Are evil? Why had Joseph is Brothers such a spleen against him,
but because he was a Witness against them, and brought to his Father their evil Report? Why did Ahab hate Micajah, and call Elijah his Enemy but because they were the faithful Reprovers of his Wickedness,
but Because he was a Witness against them, and brought to his Father their evil Report? Why did Ahab hate Micajah, and call Elijah his Enemy but Because they were the faithful Reprovers of his Wickedness,
but because those two Prophets by their plain and powerful Preaching tormented them that dwelt upon the Earth? The everlasting Gospel is a Testimony, either to us to convince us,
but Because those two prophets by their plain and powerful Preaching tormented them that dwelled upon the Earth? The everlasting Gospel is a Testimony, either to us to convince us,
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and why is it faithful Ministers are so much hated, but because their Business is to shew people their Transgressions? If they would flatter Sinners that flatter themselves in a sinful way,
and why is it faithful Ministers Are so much hated, but Because their Business is to show people their Transgressions? If they would flatter Sinners that flatter themselves in a sinful Way,
And the same is the Reason why the most strict and serious Christians are so much spoken against, because their Piety and Devotion, their Justice and Sobriety, their Zeal and Charity, is a standing Reproof to the wicked World,
And the same is the Reason why the most strict and serious Christians Are so much spoken against, Because their Piety and Devotion, their justice and Sobriety, their Zeal and Charity, is a standing Reproof to the wicked World,
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Wherefore doth the Blood-Thirsty hate and revile the Ʋpright, while the Just seek his Soul, but for the same Reason for which Cain hated Abel, because his own Works were Evil and his Brothers Righteous.
Wherefore does the Bloodthirsty hate and revile the Ʋpright, while the Just seek his Soul, but for the same Reason for which Cain hated Abel, Because his own Works were Evil and his Brother's Righteous.
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The Affront hereby given Him is very great, and (we would think) intollerable, even Hard Speeches that reflect upon an Infinite Majesty, have in them a kind of Infinite Malignity.
The Affront hereby given Him is very great, and (we would think) intolerable, even Hard Speeches that reflect upon an Infinite Majesty, have in them a kind of Infinite Malignity.
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that those wretches which rebel against the Beams of such Light and Glory, which spurn at the Bowels of such Love and Grace, are not immediately made the visible Monuments of Divine VVrath and Vengeance,
that those wretches which rebel against the Beams of such Light and Glory, which spurn At the Bowels of such Love and Grace, Are not immediately made the visible Monuments of Divine Wrath and Vengeance,
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and like Sodom and Gomorrah, set forth for an Example! That the Blasphemers and Scoffers of these last Days are not instantly struck Dumb, struck Dead. That He who hath so much said against him,
and like Sodom and Gomorrah, Set forth for an Exampl! That the Blasphemers and Scoffers of these last Days Are not instantly struck Dumb, struck Dead. That He who hath so much said against him,
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Though his Silence and Forbearance is turn'd to his Reproch even by those that have the Benefit of it, who therefore think him altogether such an one as themselves, and take occasion from his Patience to question his Faithfulness, and challenge his Justice, saying, Where is the Promise of his Coming? Yet he bears,
Though his Silence and Forbearance is turned to his Reproach even by those that have the Benefit of it, who Therefore think him altogether such an one as themselves, and take occasion from his Patience to question his Faithfulness, and challenge his justice, saying, Where is the Promise of his Coming? Yet he bears,
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and his Patience is stretched out even to Long-suffering, because he is not willing that any should perish, nor that any means should be left untried to prevent their perishing.
and his Patience is stretched out even to Long-suffering, Because he is not willing that any should perish, nor that any means should be left untried to prevent their perishing.
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Therefore he bears with Sinners, because this is the Day of his Patience, and of their Probation. The Wrath of God is reveal'd from Heaven in the Word of God, that we might be aw'd by Faith, more than in present Providences, which would be an aw to Sense. But there is a Day coming, a dreadful Day, when our God shall come, and shall no longer keep silence, a Day foretold in the early Ages of the VVorld, by Enoch the seventh from Adam, when Judgment shall be executed upon ungodly Sinners for all their hard Speeches, which Day he will not anticipate,
Therefore he bears with Sinners, Because this is the Day of his Patience, and of their Probation. The Wrath of God is revealed from Heaven in the Word of God, that we might be awed by Faith, more than in present Providences, which would be an awe to Sense. But there is a Day coming, a dreadful Day, when our God shall come, and shall no longer keep silence, a Day foretold in the early Ages of the World, by Enoch the seventh from Adam, when Judgement shall be executed upon ungodly Sinners for all their hard Speeches, which Day he will not anticipate,
It is agreeable to the regular course of Justice, that all Judgments be adjourn'd till the Judgment-Day, and all Executions defer'd till Execution-Day: And therefore now he condescends to reason with those that speak against him,
It is agreeable to the regular course of justice, that all Judgments be adjourned till the Judgment day, and all Executions deferred till Execution-Day: And Therefore now he condescends to reason with those that speak against him,
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for their Convicttion, as he doth by the Prophet Ezek. 18.25, &c. where he fairly debates the Case with those who said, The way of the Lord is not equal, That every Mouth may be stopped with an unanswerable Argument before it be stopt with an irreversible Sentence, and those who have spoken against him may be sent speechless to Hell.
for their Conviction, as he does by the Prophet Ezekiel 18.25, etc. where he fairly debates the Case with those who said, The Way of the Lord is not equal, That every Mouth may be stopped with an unanswerable Argument before it be stopped with an irreversible Sentence, and those who have spoken against him may be sent speechless to Hell.
He keeps silence now, because when he doth speak he will be justified. When our Lord Jesus was here upon Earth, with what an invincible Patience did he endure the contradiction of Sinners;
He keeps silence now, Because when he does speak he will be justified. When our Lord jesus was Here upon Earth, with what an invincible Patience did he endure the contradiction of Sinners;
but at the same time he bound them over to the Judgment of the great Day by that awful word, Mat. 26.64. Hereafter ye shall see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of the Power, — and still he bears in expectation of that same Day.
but At the same time he bound them over to the Judgement of the great Day by that awful word, Mathew 26.64. Hereafter you shall see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of the Power, — and still he bears in expectation of that same Day.
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O think how much God bears with the Contempt and Reproach cast upon his great Name, and that will surely qualify our Resentments of any indignity done to our little Names! Who are we that we must not be spoken against? Or what are our Sayings that they must not be contradicted? Such Affronts as these we should learn to bear as David did when Sbimei cursed him, So let him Curse; and as the Son of David did when his Enemies reviled him, Blessing them that Curse us, and Praying for them that thus Persecute us, that we may be the Children of our Father which is in Heaven.
O think how much God bears with the Contempt and Reproach cast upon his great Name, and that will surely qualify our Resentments of any indignity done to our little Names! Who Are we that we must not be spoken against? Or what Are our Sayings that they must not be contradicted? Such Affronts as these we should Learn to bear as David did when Sbimei cursed him, So let him Curse; and as the Son of David did when his Enemies reviled him, Blessing them that Curse us, and Praying for them that thus Persecute us, that we may be the Children of our Father which is in Heaven.
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Secondly, Let us acknowledge the Power of Divine Grace, in keeping up the Christian Religion in the World, notwithstanding the universal Contradiction,
Secondly, Let us acknowledge the Power of Divine Grace, in keeping up the Christian Religion in the World, notwithstanding the universal Contradiction,
but being of God, it was to admiration Victorious over all opposition. A Sect, a Cheat could never have supported it self against so much Contradiction;
but being of God, it was to admiration Victorious over all opposition. A Sect, a Cheat could never have supported it self against so much Contradiction;
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no Human Power or Policy could have kept it up, nor any thing less than an Almighty Arm. The continuance of the Christian Religion in the world to this day is a standing Miracle for the Conviction of its Adversaries,
no Human Power or Policy could have kept it up, nor any thing less than an Almighty Arm. The Continuance of the Christian Religion in the world to this day is a standing Miracle for the Conviction of its Adversaries,
Must we not needs say, this is the Lord's doing, & it is marvellous in our eyes? The several false Religions of the Heathen with their various Superstitions and Idolatries,
Must we not needs say, this is the Lord's doing, & it is marvellous in our eyes? The several false Religions of the Heathen with their various Superstitions and Idolatries,
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and dwindled to nothing, and after the mighty sway they had born, and all means possible us'd to support 'em, at length their Day came to fall, their Oracles silenced, their Altars deserted,
and dwindled to nothing, and After the mighty sway they had born, and all means possible used to support they, At length their Day Come to fallen, their Oracles silenced, their Altars deserted,
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VVe may ask triumphantly, not only where are the Gods of Humath and of Arpad? Where are the Gods of Sepharvaim Hena, and Ivah, those obscure and petty Deities? But where are the Gods of Babylon and Aegypt, Greece and Rome, the illustrious names of Saturn and Jupiter, Juno and Diana? where are the Gods which our British and Saxon Aucestors worshipped bofore they received the Light of the glorious Gospel? Are they not all forgotten as dead Men out of mind,
We may ask triumphantly, not only where Are the God's of Humath and of Arpad? Where Are the God's of Sepharvaim Hena, and Ivah, those Obscure and Petty Deities? But where Are the God's of Babylon and Egypt, Greece and Room, the illustrious names of Saturn and Jupiter, Juno and Diana? where Are the God's which our Brit and Saxon Ancestors worshipped bofore they received the Light of the glorious Gospel? are they not all forgotten as dead Men out of mind,
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and his Bow in his Hand, conquering and to conquer — That which was every where spoken against Christianity, was like the Viper which fasten'd upon St. Paul 's Hand, it gave people occasion to think very ill concerning it,
and his Bow in his Hand, conquering and to conquer — That which was every where spoken against Christianity, was like the Viper which fastened upon Saint Paul is Hand, it gave people occasion to think very ill Concerning it,
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all its Powers, and Policies, and Numbers could never prevail against it. Mahomet, though he industriously adapted his Religion, to the Sensual Appetites of Men, whose Reason only,
all its Powers, and Policies, and Numbers could never prevail against it. Mahomet, though he industriously adapted his Religion, to the Sensual Appetites of Men, whose Reason only,
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and not their Lusts, could object against it, yet he obtain'd no strength, nor interest at all, till by a thousand Artifices he had got the Power of the Sword,
and not their Lustiest, could Object against it, yet he obtained no strength, nor Interest At all, till by a thousand Artifices he had god the Power of the Sword,
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charging his first Followers, who were to propagate his Religion, if they met with any that objected against it, not to dispute with them, but to kill them immediately:
charging his First Followers, who were to propagate his Religion, if they met with any that objected against it, not to dispute with them, but to kill them immediately:
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And in like manner that great Enemy of the Church, represented in St. John 's Vision, maintains his Interest by causing that as many as would not worship the Image of the Beast should be killed, Rev. 13.15.
And in like manner that great Enemy of the Church, represented in Saint John is Vision, maintains his Interest by causing that as many as would not worship the Image of the Beast should be killed, Rev. 13.15.
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but on the contrary, the Christian Religion was planted and preserv'd not only without, but against secular Force, recommended and upheld by its own intrinsick Truth and Excellency,
but on the contrary, the Christian Religion was planted and preserved not only without, but against secular Force, recommended and upheld by its own intrinsic Truth and Excellency,
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Surely this is one of the Abominations committed among us, for which we should be found among those that sigh and cry. Ezek. 9.4. one of those Instances of the Pride of Sinners for which our Souls should weep in secret, Jer. 13.17. This is that Reproach of the solemn Assembly which is such a Burthen to all good Men. Zeph. 3.18.
Surely this is one of the Abominations committed among us, for which we should be found among those that sighs and cry. Ezekiel 9.4. one of those Instances of the Pride of Sinners for which our Souls should weep in secret, Jer. 13.17. This is that Reproach of the solemn Assembly which is such a Burden to all good Men. Zephaniah 3.18.
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If therefore we have any love to God, or concern for his Honour, and have cordially espous'd the Interests of his Kingdom, what is an Affront to him, will surely be a Grief to us.
If Therefore we have any love to God, or concern for his Honour, and have cordially espoused the Interests of his Kingdom, what is an Affront to him, will surely be a Grief to us.
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It cannot but be a very melancholly Thought to every sensible Soul, That the God that made the World is made so light of in the World, That he who doth so much Good to the Children of Men, hath so little Honour from them,
It cannot but be a very melancholy Thought to every sensible Soul, That the God that made the World is made so Light of in the World, That he who does so much Good to the Children of Men, hath so little Honour from them,
nay, and hath so much Dishonour done him by them every day, and his Name continually blasphemed. That the Lord Jesus, who so loved the World, is so much hated and despised by the World.
nay, and hath so much Dishonour done him by them every day, and his Name continually blasphemed. That the Lord jesus, who so loved the World, is so much hated and despised by the World.
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The Reproaches of them who thus reproach our Master, if we be his faithful Servants we should feel as falling upon us. And if he take what is said and done against his People,
The Reproaches of them who thus reproach our Master, if we be his faithful Servants we should feel as falling upon us. And if he take what is said and done against his People,
If we pray heartily that God's Name may be hallowed, as we should do every day, we should grieve heartily that his Name is dishonoured, as we see it is every day.
If we pray heartily that God's Name may be hallowed, as we should do every day, we should grieve heartily that his Name is dishonoured, as we see it is every day.
Open, Lord, thine eyes and see, 2 Kin. 19.16. How pathetically doth Joshua plead, chap. 7.9. What wilt thou do unto thy great Name? And with what a concern doth the Psalmist in the name of the Church insist upon this, Psal. 74.10.
Open, Lord, thine eyes and see, 2 Kin. 19.16. How pathetically does joshua plead, chap. 7.9. What wilt thou do unto thy great Name? And with what a concern does the Psalmist in the name of the Church insist upon this, Psalm 74.10.
O God, how long shall the Adversary reproach? Shall the Enemy blaspheme thy Name for ever? And v. 18. Remember this that the Enemy hath reproached, O Lord,
Oh God, how long shall the Adversary reproach? Shall the Enemy Blaspheme thy Name for ever? And v. 18. remember this that the Enemy hath reproached, Oh Lord,
How will they be deceived at last, when they shall find that God is not mocked! And that while they were studying to put contempt on Religion, they were but preparing eternal Shame and Confusion for themselves!
How will they be deceived At last, when they shall find that God is not mocked! And that while they were studying to put contempt on Religion, they were but preparing Eternal Shame and Confusion for themselves!
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and bear them up a while in an open Defiance of all that's Sacred, but nothing can prevent their utter Ruine besides a serious and sincere Repentance, which is an unsaying, with Shame and Self-lothing, of all that which they have proudly spoken against God and Godliness.
and bear them up a while in an open Defiance of all that's Sacred, but nothing can prevent their utter Ruin beside a serious and sincere Repentance, which is an unsaying, with Shame and Self-loathing, of all that which they have proudly spoken against God and Godliness.
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They that pervert the right ways of the Lord will certainly fall therein, and they that wrest the Scriptures do it, to their own Destruction. Religion's Motto is, Nemo me impune lacessit. 'Tis ill jesting with edg-tools.
They that pervert the right ways of the Lord will Certainly fallen therein, and they that wrest the Scriptures do it, to their own Destruction. Religion's Motto is, Nemo me impune lacessit. It's ill jesting with edge-tools.
Jerusalem will certainly be a burthensome Stone to all People, that burthen themselves with it. They that spurn at the Rock of Salvation, will not only be unable to remove it,
Jerusalem will Certainly be a burdensome Stone to all People, that burden themselves with it. They that spurn At the Rock of Salvation, will not only be unable to remove it,
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and few have Consideration and Resolution enough to maintain a good opinion of that which they that set up for Wits, make it their business to cry down. Sergius Paulus was a prudent Man, and yet St. Paul saw him in danger of being turned away from the Faith, by the subtle Suggestions of Elymas the Sorcerer, which therefore the Apostle resented with a more than ordinary keenness.
and few have Consideration and Resolution enough to maintain a good opinion of that which they that Set up for Wits, make it their business to cry down. Sergius Paulus was a prudent Man, and yet Saint Paul saw him in danger of being turned away from the Faith, by the subtle Suggestions of Elymas the Sorcerer, which Therefore the Apostle resented with a more than ordinary keenness.
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It is sad to think how many Young People, who perhaps were well Educated and Hopeful, when they go abroad into the World, by conversing with those who lie in wait to deceive, have their minds insensibly vitiated and debauch'd,
It is sad to think how many Young People, who perhaps were well Educated and Hopeful, when they go abroad into the World, by conversing with those who lie in wait to deceive, have their minds insensibly vitiated and debauched,
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and serious Godliness and Devotion look'd upon with Contempt, and thus the Heart is impregnably fortify'd for Satan against Christ and his Gospel, Wrath is treasur'd up against the Day of Wrath,
and serious Godliness and Devotion looked upon with Contempt, and thus the Heart is impregnably fortified for Satan against christ and his Gospel, Wrath is treasured up against the Day of Wrath,
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or to diminish the Honour of Religion in the Soul, or of accustoming your selves to such Expressions as treat not Sacred Things with that awful Regard which is due to them.
or to diminish the Honour of Religion in the Soul, or of accustoming your selves to such Expressions as Treat not Sacred Things with that awful Regard which is due to them.
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Those were never reckon'd Wise Men that would rather lose a Friend than a Jest, much less are they to be accounted so that will rather lose the Favour of their God.
Those were never reckoned Wise Men that would rather loose a Friend than a Jest, much less Are they to be accounted so that will rather loose the Favour of their God.
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or experience the influence and comfort of them? It is not likely that those who make the Word of God the subject of their Jests, should ever make it the Guide of their way,
or experience the influence and Comfort of them? It is not likely that those who make the Word of God the Subject of their Jests, should ever make it the Guide of their Way,
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It is not without good reason that among the many words with which St. Peter exhorted his New Converts, this only is recorded, Save your selves from this untoward Generation, Acts 2.40. Those that listen to the Counsel of the Ʋngodly, and Stand in the way of Sinners, as willing to walk with them, will come at length (if Almighty Grace prevent not) to set in the seat of the Scornful.
It is not without good reason that among the many words with which Saint Peter exhorted his New Converts, this only is recorded, Save your selves from this untoward Generation, Acts 2.40. Those that listen to the Counsel of the Ʋngodly, and Stand in the Way of Sinners, as willing to walk with them, will come At length (if Almighty Grace prevent not) to Set in the seat of the Scornful.
Let us therefore abide by that which Job and Eliphaz, even in the heat of Dispute, were agreed in, that the Counsel of the Wicked shall be far from us, which Protestation we have, Job 21.16. and 22.18. It's dangerous making Friendship with those that have an enmity to serious Godliness, lest we learn their way, and get a Snare to our Souls.
Let us Therefore abide by that which Job and Eliphaz, even in the heat of Dispute, were agreed in, that the Counsel of the Wicked shall be Far from us, which Protestation we have, Job 21.16. and 22.18. It's dangerous making Friendship with those that have an enmity to serious Godliness, lest we Learn their Way, and get a Snare to our Souls.
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And are the great Principles of Religion become such Moot-points, such Matters of doubtful Disputation, that it is indifferent which side of the Question a Man takes,
And Are the great Principles of Religion become such Moot points, such Matters of doubtful Disputation, that it is indifferent which side of the Question a Man Takes,
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and upon which he may argue, pro or con, at his pleasure? That grave and weighty saying of a Learned Heathen is enough to silence this pretence, Mala enim & impia consuetudo est, contra Deos disputandi, sive ex animo id fit, sive simulate.
and upon which he may argue, Pro or con, At his pleasure? That grave and weighty saying of a Learned Heathen is enough to silence this pretence, Mala enim & Impia consuetudo est, contra Gods disputandi, sive ex animo id fit, sive simulate.
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2. They pretend that it is not Religion that they ridicule and expose to Contempt, but some particular Forms and Modes of religious Worship which they do not like.
2. They pretend that it is not Religion that they ridicule and expose to Contempt, but Some particular Forms and Modes of religious Worship which they do not like.
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but to reproach and make a Jest of that which our Fellow-Christians look upon as Sacred, and make a part of their Religion, cannot be to any good purpose at all.
but to reproach and make a Jest of that which our Fellow-Christians look upon as Sacred, and make a part of their Religion, cannot be to any good purpose At all.
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They who think to justify this way of ridiculing those that differ from them, by the Instance of Elijah 's jeering the Priests of Baal, perhaps Know not what manner of Spirit they are of, no more than those Disciples did who would have their intemperate Heats countenanced by the Example of that great Prophet.
They who think to justify this Way of ridiculing those that differ from them, by the Instance of Elijah is jeering the Priests of Baal, perhaps Know not what manner of Spirit they Are of, no more than those Disciples did who would have their intemperate Heats countenanced by the Exampl of that great Prophet.
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then we have need to walk circumspectly, and to look well to our goings, that those who watch for our halting may have no occasion given them to Blaspheme.
then we have need to walk circumspectly, and to look well to our goings, that those who watch for our halting may have no occasion given them to Blaspheme.
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and which cannot pass without just and severe Reflections — Pudet haec opprobria nobis — Are there not those within the Pale of the Church, through whom, the Name of God and his Doctrine are blasphemed, and by reason of whom the way of Truth is evil spoken of.
and which cannot pass without just and severe Reflections — It is shameful haec Opprobria nobis — are there not those within the Pale of the Church, through whom, the Name of God and his Doctrine Are blasphemed, and by reason of whom the Way of Truth is evil spoken of.
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Are there not those who wear Christ's Livery, but are a Scandal to his Family, Spots in the Love-Feasts, and a standing Reproach to that worthy Name, by which they are call'd? Now though it is certainly very unjust and unfair to impute the faults of Professors to the Religion they profess,
are there not those who wear Christ's Livery, but Are a Scandal to his Family, Spots in the Love-Feasts, and a standing Reproach to that worthy Name, by which they Are called? Now though it is Certainly very unjust and unfair to impute the Faults of Professors to the Religion they profess,
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though the Sin was pardon'd, that by it he had given great occasion to the Enemies of the Lord to blaspheme, 2 Sam. 12.14. Let us therefore double our diligence and care, to give no offence either to Jew or Gentile, that Religion which hath so often been wounded in the House of her Friends, may never be wounded through our sides.
though the since was pardoned, that by it he had given great occasion to the Enemies of the Lord to Blaspheme, 2 Sam. 12.14. Let us Therefore double our diligence and care, to give no offence either to Jew or Gentile, that Religion which hath so often been wounded in the House of her Friends, may never be wounded through our sides.
If we enquire (as we are commanded to do) what it is that gives occasion of Reflection upon Religion, we shall find that the Imprudences of those that profess it, give some occasion, but their Immoralities much more.
If we inquire (as we Are commanded to do) what it is that gives occasion of Reflection upon Religion, we shall find that the Imprudences of those that profess it, give Some occasion, but their Immoralities much more.
and the Exercises of Devotion are either mis-timed, or mis-placed, or mis-proportion'd, Religion is hereby mis-represented, or look'd upon to disadvantage.
and the Exercises of Devotion Are either mistimed, or misplaced, or misproportioned, Religion is hereby misrepresented, or looked upon to disadvantage.
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Christian Prudence is very much the beauty and strength of Christian Piety. Though it will secure the welfare of our own Souls if we walk in our Integrity,
Christian Prudence is very much the beauty and strength of Christian Piety. Though it will secure the welfare of our own Souls if we walk in our Integrity,
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yet it is necessary for the preserving of the Credit of our Profession, that we walk in Wisdom, that Wisdom of the Prudent which is to understand his way, that Wisdom which is profitable to direct. And if any Man lack this Wisdom, let him ask it of God, who gives liberally, and upbraids us not with our Folly. Pray with David, Psal. 27.11. Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain Path because of mine Enemies.
yet it is necessary for the preserving of the Credit of our Profession, that we walk in Wisdom, that Wisdom of the Prudent which is to understand his Way, that Wisdom which is profitable to Direct. And if any Man lack this Wisdom, let him ask it of God, who gives liberally, and upbraids us not with our Folly. prey with David, Psalm 27.11. Teach me thy Way, Oh Lord, and led me in a plain Path Because of mine Enemies.
(Hebr. because of mine Observers. ) Our Enemies are our Observers, and will be ready to reproach our Way, for the sake of the false steps we take in it,
(Hebrew Because of mine Observers.) Our Enemies Are our Observers, and will be ready to reproach our Way, for the sake of the false steps we take in it,
when they are false and deceitful, and unjust in their Dealings, sowre and morose, and unnatural to their Relations, turbulent and unquiet in Societies,
when they Are false and deceitful, and unjust in their Dealings, sour and morose, and unnatural to their Relations, turbulent and unquiet in Societies,
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when they are froward and passionate, proud and haughty, hard-hearted and oppressive, loose and intemperate. When they are found guilty of Lying and Cheating, Drunkenness or Uncleanness.
when they Are froward and passionate, proud and haughty, hardhearted and oppressive, lose and intemperate. When they Are found guilty of Lying and Cheating, drunkenness or Uncleanness.
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when they that profess the Christian Faith lick up the vomit of Heathen, and allow themselves in those things that are contrary to the Light and Law even of Natural Religion.
when they that profess the Christian Faith lick up the vomit of Heathen, and allow themselves in those things that Are contrary to the Light and Law even of Natural Religion.
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This is that which opens the mouths of the Adversaries to speak reproachfully of that Religion, the Profession of which is made to consist with such vile Practises, which cannot possibly consist with the Power of it.
This is that which Opens the mouths of the Adversaries to speak reproachfully of that Religion, the Profession of which is made to consist with such vile Practises, which cannot possibly consist with the Power of it.
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This makes People ready to say as that Mahometan Prince did, when the Christians had broke their League with him, O Jesus, are these thy Christians? Or as the complaint was upon another occasion, Aut hoc non Evangelium, aut hi non Evangelici, Either this is not Gospel,
This makes People ready to say as that Mahometan Prince did, when the Christians had broke their League with him, Oh jesus, Are these thy Christians? Or as the complaint was upon Another occasion, Or hoc non Evangelium, Or him non Evangelici, Either this is not Gospel,
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if they be unfaithful, and disobedient to the Government they are under, the Name of God, and his Doctrine, is likely to be blasphemed. Let us therefore who profess Relation to the Eternal God,
if they be unfaithful, and disobedient to the Government they Are under, the Name of God, and his Doctrine, is likely to be blasphemed. Let us Therefore who profess Relation to the Eternal God,
and Dependance upon the Blessed Jesus, and a Regard to the Holy Scriptures, as we tender the Reputation of our Religion, walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing.
and Dependence upon the Blessed jesus, and a Regard to the Holy Scriptures, as we tender the Reputation of our Religion, walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing.
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lest we be to answer another day, for all the Reproach of Religion which we have occasion'd: How light soever we may make of this now, we shall find that it will greatly enflame the Reckoning shortly,
lest we be to answer Another day, for all the Reproach of Religion which we have occasioned: How Light soever we may make of this now, we shall find that it will greatly inflame the Reckoning shortly,
when God will affect the Honour of his own Name, and will be glorified upon those by whom he was not glorified. In consideration of this, let us see to it that we have our Conversation honest among the Adversaries of our Religion, that they who speak against us as Evil - doers, may, by our Good Works which they shall behold, be brought to glorify God, and to entertain good thoughts of Religion, or at least, that we may with well-doing put to silence the ignorance of foolish Men.
when God will affect the Honour of his own Name, and will be glorified upon those by whom he was not glorified. In consideration of this, let us see to it that we have our Conversation honest among the Adversaries of our Religion, that they who speak against us as Evil - doers, may, by our Good Works which they shall behold, be brought to Glorify God, and to entertain good thoughts of Religion, or At least, that we may with welldoing put to silence the ignorance of foolish Men.
You are Subpaena'd by the King of Kings to appear for him in the World: Ye are my Witnesses saith the Lord, Isa. 43.10. Do not betray this Cause then by declining your Testimony, how much soever you may be brow-beaten and confronted.
You Are Subpoenaed by the King of Kings to appear for him in the World: You Are my Witnesses Says the Lord, Isaiah 43.10. Do not betray this Cause then by declining your Testimony, how much soever you may be browbeaten and confronted.
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and have you never a word to say for him? Is our Lord Jesus appearing for us in Heaven, pleading our Cause there, pleading it with his own blood, and shall not we be ready to appear for him on Earth,
and have you never a word to say for him? Is our Lord jesus appearing for us in Heaven, pleading our Cause there, pleading it with his own blood, and shall not we be ready to appear for him on Earth,
and plead his Cause though it were with the hazzard of our blood? As it is then a time to keep silence, when we our selves are spoken against, I as a Deaf Man heard not, so it is then a time to speak, when God is spoken against, and the Honour of our Religion lies at stake,
and plead his Cause though it were with the hazard of our blood? As it is then a time to keep silence, when we our selves Are spoken against, I as a Deaf Man herd not, so it is then a time to speak, when God is spoken against, and the Honour of our Religion lies At stake,
Read the doom of him that is asham'd of Christ and of his Words in this adulterous generation. Mark 8.38. Of him shall the Son of Man be asham'd, when he comes in the Glory of his Father.
Read the doom of him that is ashamed of christ and of his Words in this adulterous generation. Mark 8.38. Of him shall the Son of Man be ashamed, when he comes in the Glory of his Father.
If we should, with an angry countenance at least, drive away a backbiting Tongue that reproacheth our Brother, much more a Blasphemous Tongue that reproacheth our Maker.
If we should, with an angry countenance At least, drive away a backbiting Tongue that Reproacheth our Brother, much more a Blasphemous Tongue that Reproacheth our Maker.
Should we hear a near Relation or a dear Friend (in whose Reputation it is natural to us to reckon our selves sharers) spoken against and slander'd, we would readily appear in his Vindication;
Should we hear a near Relation or a dear Friend (in whose Reputation it is natural to us to reckon our selves sharers) spoken against and slandered, we would readily appear in his Vindication;
and the Scripture and serious Godliness reflected upon, and have we nothing to say in their behalf? Common equity obligeth us to be the Patrons of a just, but wronged Cause.
and the Scripture and serious Godliness reflected upon, and have we nothing to say in their behalf? Common equity obliges us to be the Patrons of a just, but wronged Cause.
and so make our Ignorance and unskilfulness in the word of Righteousness, an excuse for our Cowardise and want of Zeal, we ought to take pains to furnish our selves with a clear and distinct knowledge of the certainty of those things wherein we have heen instructed.
and so make our Ignorance and unskilfulness in the word of Righteousness, an excuse for our Cowardice and want of Zeal, we ought to take pains to furnish our selves with a clear and distinct knowledge of the certainty of those things wherein we have heen instructed.
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We must labour to understand not only the Truths and Principles, but the Grounds and Evidences of our Religion, that we may be able to give an Answer (NONLATINALPHABET,
We must labour to understand not only the Truths and Principles, but the Grounds and Evidences of our Religion, that we may be able to give an Answer (,
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and should not that quicken us to provide our selves with the Armor of Righteousness, both on the right hand and on the left, aiming at the Riches of the full assurance of Ʋnderstanding? And if we do (as there is occasion) with Humility and Sincerity,
and should not that quicken us to provide our selves with the Armour of Righteousness, both on the right hand and on the left, aiming At the Riches of the full assurance of Ʋnderstanding? And if we do (as there is occasion) with Humility and Sincerity,
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and its injur'd Cause, we may doubtless take encouragement from that promise, Mat. 10.19. It shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.
and its injured Cause, we may doubtless take encouragement from that promise, Mathew 10.19. It shall be given you in that same hour what you shall speak.
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God will own those that own him, and will not fail to furnish his faithful Advocates with needful Instructions, and many a time ordains such strength out of the mouth of Babes and Sucklings as strangely stills the Enemy and the Avenger.
God will own those that own him, and will not fail to furnish his faithful Advocates with needful Instructions, and many a time ordains such strength out of the Mouth of Babes and Sucklings as strangely stills the Enemy and the Avenger.
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and thus the convictions of Conscience are over-rul'd and baffled by the Censures and Reproaches of Men, whose Praise they covet more than the Praise of God.
and thus the convictions of Conscience Are overruled and baffled by the Censures and Reproaches of Men, whose Praise they covet more than the Praise of God.
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1. Consider who they are that speak against Religion and Godliness, not only that they are Mortal Men, whom the Moth shall eat up like a Garment, Men that shall die, and the Sons of Men which shall be made as Grass, all whose thoughts will shortly perish with them,
1. Consider who they Are that speak against Religion and Godliness, not only that they Are Mortal Men, whom the Moth shall eat up like a Garment, Men that shall die, and the Sons of Men which shall be made as Grass, all whose thoughts will shortly perish with them,
Such as those are the Men that make a mock at Religion, and shall we be sway'd and influenced in the greatest Concerns of our immortal Souls by such Men as these? Shall those have the Government of us that have so little Government of themselves? Shall the Cavils and vain Scoffs of those, who know not what it is to be serious, carry the day against the deliberate Sentiments of all Wise and Good Men, who have with one consent subscrib'd to the Equity and Goodness of Religion's Ways? If we chuse such as these for our Leaders,
Such as those Are the Men that make a mock At Religion, and shall we be swayed and influenced in the greatest Concerns of our immortal Souls by such Men as these? Shall those have the Government of us that have so little Government of themselves? Shall the Cavils and vain Scoffs of those, who know not what it is to be serious, carry the day against the deliberate Sentiments of all Wise and Good Men, who have with one consent subscribed to the Equity and goodness of Religion's Ways? If we choose such as these for our Leaders,
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They that speak against Religion, make Lies their Refuge, and under falshood they hide themselves. All those bold and daring things which are spoken against Religion, are either groundless and unproved Calumnies,
They that speak against Religion, make Lies their Refuge, and under falsehood they hide themselves. All those bold and daring things which Are spoken against Religion, Are either groundless and unproved Calumnies,
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Hence the Enemies of Religion are said to be absurd and unreasonable Men. Men that while they cry up the Oracles of Reason, rebel against all the Light and Laws of it.
Hence the Enemies of Religion Are said to be absurd and unreasonable Men. Men that while they cry up the Oracles of Reason, rebel against all the Light and Laws of it.
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3. Consider how much is to be said for Religion notwithstanding it is every where spoken against. Religion hath Reason on its side, its Cause is a Good Cause;
3. Consider how much is to be said for Religion notwithstanding it is every where spoken against. Religion hath Reason on its side, its Cause is a Good Cause;
on the contrary, have you not found that it very well deserves your best Affections and Services? Enquire of those that have made trial of it, consult the Experiences of others:
on the contrary, have you not found that it very well deserves your best Affections and Services? Inquire of those that have made trial of it, consult the Experiences of Others:
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Call now, if there be any that will answer thee, and to which of the Saints wilt thou turn? Ask thy Father and he will shew thee, thine Elders and they will tell thee, that the Fear of the Lord that is Wisdom,
Call now, if there be any that will answer thee, and to which of the Saints wilt thou turn? Ask thy Father and he will show thee, thine Elders and they will tell thee, that the fear of the Lord that is Wisdom,
and to depart from Evil, that is Ʋnderstanding. They will tell thee, That Religion's Ways are Ways of Pleasantness, and all her Paths are Peace, and that all the Wealth and Pleasure in this World is not worth one Hours Communion with God in Jesus Christ.
and to depart from Evil, that is Ʋnderstanding. They will tell thee, That Religion's Ways Are Ways of Pleasantness, and all her Paths Are Peace, and that all the Wealth and Pleasure in this World is not worth one Hours Communion with God in jesus christ.
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They will tell thee, That there is no Truths so certain and weighty as Divine Truths, and that no Statutes and Judgments are so righteous as the Divine Law, which is Holy, Just, and Good. They will tell thee, That real Holiness and Sanctification is the Perfection of the Human Nature,
They will tell thee, That there is no Truths so certain and weighty as Divine Truths, and that no Statutes and Judgments Are so righteous as the Divine Law, which is Holy, Just, and Good. They will tell thee, That real Holiness and Sanctification is the Perfection of the Human Nature,
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as well as the Participation of a Divine Nature, That a firm Belief of the Principles of Religion is the greatest improvement of our intellectual Powers, a strict Adherence to its Rules our surest Guide in all our Ways,
as well as the Participation of a Divine Nature, That a firm Belief of the Principles of Religion is the greatest improvement of our intellectual Powers, a strict Adherence to its Rules our Surest Guide in all our Ways,
and a chearful Dependance upon its Promises, the Fountain of better Joys, and the Foundation of better Hopes than any we can be furnish'd with in the things of Sense and Time. They will tell thee that a Life of serious Godliness is incomparably the most Sublime and Honourable, the most Sweet and Comfortable Life a Man can live in this World;
and a cheerful Dependence upon its Promises, the Fountain of better Joys, and the Foundation of better Hope's than any we can be furnished with in the things of Sense and Time. They will tell thee that a Life of serious Godliness is incomparably the most Sublime and Honourable, the most Sweet and Comfortable Life a Man can live in this World;
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and that nothing doth more answer the end of our Creation, better befriend Societies, nor conduce more to our true interest in both Worlds than that Holy Religion which is every where spoken against.
and that nothing does more answer the end of our Creation, better befriend Societies, nor conduce more to our true Interest in both World's than that Holy Religion which is every where spoken against.
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now it is desirable to know which of these contesting Interests will be victorious; and we may be assur'd that the cause of God and Religion will certainly carry the day. Contradicted Truths will be effectually clear'd and vindicated; Despised Holiness will be honour'd; Mistakes rectify'd; Reproaches roll'd away;
now it is desirable to know which of these contesting Interests will be victorious; and we may be assured that the cause of God and Religion will Certainly carry the day. Contradicted Truths will be effectually cleared and vindicated; Despised Holiness will be honoured; Mistakes rectified; Reproaches rolled away;
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and a definitive Sentence given from which there will ly no Appeal, and against which there will be no Exception. Our God will then come and will not Keep Silence;
and a definitive Sentence given from which there will lie no Appeal, and against which there will be no Exception. Our God will then come and will not Keep Silence;
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whoever now Speak against Religion he will then speak for it, and will undoubtedly be justified when he speaks, and clear when he judgeth. Particular Parties and Interests,
whoever now Speak against Religion he will then speak for it, and will undoubtedly be justified when he speaks, and clear when he Judgeth. Particular Parties and Interests,
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as such, will wither and come to nothing, But Catholick Christianity, that is Denying Ʋngodliness and Worldly Lusts, and living Soberly, Righteously, and Godly in this present World, in expectation of the Blessed Hope: This is Good, and the Goodness of it being founded on the unchangeable Will of the Eternal Mind, it is Eternally Good, and no doubt will be Eternally Glorious, whatever is said against it.
as such, will wither and come to nothing, But Catholic Christianity, that is Denying Ʋngodliness and Worldly Lustiest, and living Soberly, Righteously, and Godly in this present World, in expectation of the Blessed Hope: This is Good, and the goodness of it being founded on the unchangeable Will of the Eternal Mind, it is Eternally Good, and no doubt will be Eternally Glorious, whatever is said against it.
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This, this is that Gold and Silver, and those Precious Stones, which will stand the Test of the Fire that shall try every Mans Work, 1 Cor. 3.12, 13. and will be found unto Praise, and Honour,
This, this is that Gold and Silver, and those Precious Stones, which will stand the Test of the Fire that shall try every men Work, 1 Cor. 3.12, 13. and will be found unto Praise, and Honour,
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Then Vice and Wickedness which now appear so daring, so threatning, will be effectually and irrecoverable crush'd, and such a fatal and incurable Blow given to the Serpents Head that he shall never hiss, shall never spit his Venom any more:
Then Vice and Wickedness which now appear so daring, so threatening, will be effectually and irrecoverable crushed, and such a fatal and incurable Blow given to the Serpents Head that he shall never hiss, shall never spit his Venom any more:
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Then shall the Ʋpright have the Dominion, Psal. 49.14. and all the faithful Souldiers of the Lord Jesus shall be call'd to set their Feet upon the Necks of Principalities and Powers.
Then shall the Ʋpright have the Dominion, Psalm 49.14. and all the faithful Soldiers of the Lord jesus shall be called to Set their Feet upon the Necks of Principalities and Powers.
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and (in pursuit of that) patiently bear Disgrace and Contempt in this, to them he will render Eternal Life, which will make them as Happy as they can desire, far more Happy than they can now conceive. But to them that are Contentious, and do not obey the Truth,
and (in pursuit of that) patiently bear Disgrace and Contempt in this, to them he will render Eternal Life, which will make them as Happy as they can desire, Far more Happy than they can now conceive. But to them that Are Contentious, and do not obey the Truth,
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but contradict it, and rebel against the Light and Laws of it, being resolv'd to obey Ʋnrighteousness, to them he will render, with a just and Almighty Hand, Indignation and Wrath, the effect of which will be such Tribulation and Anguish to the Soul, as will make them feel eternally, what now they will not be perswaded to believe, that it is a fearful thing to fall into the Hands of the living God;
but contradict it, and rebel against the Light and Laws of it, being resolved to obey Ʋnrighteousness, to them he will render, with a just and Almighty Hand, Indignation and Wrath, the Effect of which will be such Tribulation and Anguish to the Soul, as will make them feel eternally, what now they will not be persuaded to believe, that it is a fearful thing to fallen into the Hands of the living God;
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They who speak and act so much against Religion, design to run it down, and extirpate it, that the Name of it may be no more in remembrance, and perhaps you hear them sometimes boast of their success herein:
They who speak and act so much against Religion, Design to run it down, and extirpate it, that the Name of it may be no more in remembrance, and perhaps you hear them sometime boast of their success herein:
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and the Scriptures, and the Ordinances of Christ? The Virgin the Daughter of Sion hath despised them, and laughed them to scorn, the Daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her Head at them;
and the Scriptures, and the Ordinances of christ? The Virgae the Daughter of Sion hath despised them, and laughed them to scorn, the Daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her Head At them;
He that sets in the Heavens enjoying himself, and rides upon the Heavens, for the Help of his People, derides their Attempts against the Kingdom of his Son, as vain and fruitless.
He that sets in the Heavens enjoying himself, and rides upon the Heavens, for the Help of his People, derides their Attempts against the Kingdom of his Son, as vain and fruitless.
But God will have his Day shortly, and a Glorious Day it will be, when our Lord Jesus shall appear in all the Power and Grandeur of the Ʋpper World, to the everlasting Terror and Confusion of all his Adversaries, and the everlasting Joy and Honour of all his faithful Servants and Soldiers; With the believing Hopes and Prospects of which Day, let all those who heartily espouse and plead Religion's righteous Cause, Comfort themselves and one another. FINIS.
But God will have his Day shortly, and a Glorious Day it will be, when our Lord jesus shall appear in all the Power and Grandeur of the Ʋpper World, to the everlasting Terror and Confusion of all his Adversaries, and the everlasting Joy and Honour of all his faithful Servants and Soldiers; With the believing Hope's and Prospects of which Day, let all those who heartily espouse and plead Religion's righteous Cause, Comfort themselves and one Another. FINIS.
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Jude 12. The foulest Reproaches of the Primitive Christians took rise from the vile practises of the Gnosticks, and other Pseudochristians. Of which Vid. Euseb. Eccl. Hist. l. 4. c. 7.
U^de 12. The Foulest Reproaches of the Primitive Christians took rise from the vile practises of the Gnostics, and other Pseudochristians. Of which Vid. Eusebius Ecclesiastes Hist. l. 4. c. 7.
