A sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lords assembled in Parliament, upon the fast-day appointed, February 4. 1673/4 By Herbert Lord Bishop of Hereford.
and this being so, there is as little doubt, but that all Christians ought most earnestly to labour for Peace, it being the principal part of the Gospel,
and this being so, there is as little doubt, but that all Christians ought most earnestly to labour for Peace, it being the principal part of the Gospel,
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and according to common course of nature not of ability to speak himself, the Angels declared for him the thing he came to preach, singing to the happy Shepherds, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth Peace.
and according to Common course of nature not of ability to speak himself, the Angels declared for him the thing he Come to preach, singing to the happy Shepherd's, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth Peace.
And well doth it become all Christians to do their utmost endeavour for the prefervation of Peace, it being so earnestly recommended to us by our dying Lord.
And well does it become all Christians to do their utmost endeavour for the prefervation of Peace, it being so earnestly recommended to us by our dying Lord.
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But how doth all this agree with that saying of our Saviours, Matth. 10.34. That he c•me not to bring Peace, &c. This was caused by the corruptness of our perverse sinful nature, which like a stomack filled with the overflowing of the gall, turns the sweetest things it receives, into the same bitter humour;
But how does all this agree with that saying of our Saviors, Matthew 10.34. That he c•me not to bring Peace, etc. This was caused by the corruptness of our perverse sinful nature, which like a stomach filled with the overflowing of the Gall, turns the Sweetest things it receives, into the same bitter humour;
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When all mankind was banded together to work wickedness, when all had sworn obedience to the Prince of darkness, the Light came into the world, To give light to all that sate in darkness,
When all mankind was banded together to work wickedness, when all had sworn Obedience to the Prince of darkness, the Light Come into the world, To give Light to all that sat in darkness,
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for the light discovering the evil of their deeds, they hated the light, and persecuted the children of light though their nearest relations, and before dear unto them.
for the Light discovering the evil of their Deeds, they hated the Light, and persecuted the children of Light though their nearest relations, and before dear unto them.
For in the last Chapter, ver. 10. speaking of Jerusalem where the Gospel was to begin, he saith, Rejoyce ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her, — Ver. 12. For thus saith the Lord,
For in the last Chapter, ver. 10. speaking of Jerusalem where the Gospel was to begin, he Says, Rejoice you with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all you that love her, — Ver. 12. For thus Says the Lord,
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Ver. 14. And the hand of the Lord shall be known towards his servants, and his indignation towards his enemies — So then they were the servants of God, that were to enjoy this great blessing of Peace by the Gospel;
Ver. 14. And the hand of the Lord shall be known towards his Servants, and his Indignation towards his enemies — So then they were the Servants of God, that were to enjoy this great blessing of Peace by the Gospel;
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Our Saviour came not to bring peace unto them, but a sword. There is no peace, &c. That you may the better understand this matter, I shall divide Peace into three parts;
Our Saviour Come not to bring peace unto them, but a sword. There is no peace, etc. That you may the better understand this matter, I shall divide Peace into three parts;
The heart of man is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked, who can know it? Men are as blind and stupid as stocks in discovering their own hearts,
The heart of man is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked, who can know it? Men Are as blind and stupid as stocks in discovering their own hearts,
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I mean not one man an enemy unto another, (whereof I shall treat by and by) but each man an enemy unto himself, the greatest and most dangerous enemy unto himself of all other;
I mean not one man an enemy unto Another, (whereof I shall Treat by and by) but each man an enemy unto himself, the greatest and most dangerous enemy unto himself of all other;
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Again, an amorous lustful passion makes a man flatter and adore some beautiful imperious Dame, observing all her freakish humours, till at length she growing insolent,
Again, an Amoros lustful passion makes a man flatter and adore Some beautiful imperious Dame, observing all her freakish humours, till At length she growing insolent,
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be they ever so unworthy in his own estimation, yet his eager Ambition will force him, to stoop and humble himself to these pitiful Creatures, which his proud heart abhors.
be they ever so unworthy in his own estimation, yet his eager Ambition will force him, to stoop and humble himself to these pitiful Creatures, which his proud heart abhors.
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Many more such contradictory passions are perpetually clashing and fighting in the breasts of worldly and wicked men, never suffering them to enjoy any peaceful tranquility.
Many more such contradictory passion Are perpetually clashing and fighting in the breasts of worldly and wicked men, never suffering them to enjoy any peaceful tranquillity.
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Gregory the great Moralist descants upon this place in a pious meditation; adding to this passage of Isaiah, that of David, Psal. 104.26. where he speaks of that great Leviathan taking his pastime in the Sea;
Gregory the great Moralist descants upon this place in a pious meditation; adding to this passage of Isaiah, that of David, Psalm 104.26. where he speaks of that great Leviathan taking his pastime in the Sea;
which Sea he interprets, Corda mortalium tumidis cogitationibus fluctuosa; and by Leviathan he understands, Antiquum hostem qui in eorum lubrica cogitatione natat.
which Sea he interprets, Corda mortalium tumidis cogitationibus fluctuosa; and by Leviathan he understands, Antiquum hostem qui in Their Lubrica cogitation natat.
The various passions which the hearts of carnal men are subject to, like furious winds blow where they list without any controul of Grace, tossing them up and down like boisterous Waves of the Sea, wherein the great Leviathan Satan takes his pastime, endeavouring to raise the Tempest and Confusion to the heighth.
The various passion which the hearts of carnal men Are Subject to, like furious winds blow where they list without any control of Grace, tossing them up and down like boisterous Waves of the Sea, wherein the great Leviathan Satan Takes his pastime, endeavouring to raise the Tempest and Confusion to the height.
When he first tempts men to sin, he turns the lessening end of his Prospective-glass unto their eye, representing the greatest horrid Crimes as small harmless Peccadilioes;
When he First tempts men to since, he turns the lessening end of his Prospective-glass unto their eye, representing the greatest horrid Crimes as small harmless Peccadilioes;
as our Prophet saith, representing all in as foul and fearful a manner as possible he can, never ceasing till he hath overwhelmed them in the depth of despair:
as our Prophet Says, representing all in as foul and fearful a manner as possible he can, never ceasing till he hath overwhelmed them in the depth of despair:
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Miserable wretches made by sin at last such mortal enemies unto themselves, as in raging despair to cast themselves body and soul into eternal flames!
Miserable wretches made by since At last such Mortal enemies unto themselves, as in raging despair to cast themselves body and soul into Eternal flames!
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There can be no peace to the wicked who are not at peace with God, who have not the assistance of his Divine Grace to repel the furious blasts of Satan.
There can be no peace to the wicked who Are not At peace with God, who have not the assistance of his Divine Grace to repel the furious blasts of Satan.
God only and his Christ are able to say effectually to the Winds, Peace; and to the Sea, Be still; and his Disciples only can obtain this favour at his hands. So saith David, Psal. 85.8. He will speak peace unto his people and to his Saints.
God only and his christ Are able to say effectually to the Winds, Peace; and to the Sea, Be still; and his Disciples only can obtain this favour At his hands. So Says David, Psalm 85.8. He will speak peace unto his people and to his Saints.
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so are our hearts far more remote from him, and far divided one from another, strangely different from those blessed Primitive Christians who were of one heart and one soul.
so Are our hearts Far more remote from him, and Far divided one from Another, strangely different from those blessed Primitive Christians who were of one heart and one soul.
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So it is, a most lamentable truth which will be laid home to our charge when we shall appear before the terrible Tribunal of Christ our King, the Prince of Peace.
So it is, a most lamentable truth which will be laid home to our charge when we shall appear before the terrible Tribunal of christ our King, the Prince of Peace.
From whence come Wars and Fightings among you? saith St. James 4 1. Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? And these very lusts which war in our members, cause us to war one with another.
From whence come Wars and Fightings among you? Says Saint James 4 1. Come they not hence, even of your Lustiest that war in your members? And these very Lustiest which war in our members, cause us to war one with Another.
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What Wars and bloodshed hath this wicked lust of the flesh caused all the world over, from the beginning to the end? How early in Scripture do we find the destruction of the Shechemites for the rape of Dinah, Jacob 's Daughter? the fleshly lust of one man brought this calamity upon the whole City and Country to their utter ruine.
What Wars and bloodshed hath this wicked lust of the Flesh caused all the world over, from the beginning to the end? How early in Scripture do we find the destruction of the Shechemites for the rape of Dinah, Jacob is Daughter? the fleshly lust of one man brought this calamity upon the Whole city and Country to their utter ruin.
And in Prophane Story, the most ancient famous ten years War of the Greeks with Troy, was it not for the like, Paris rapture of Helen, which set all that part of the world in a flame? This might have been a fair warning unto Greece not to offend in that kind.
And in Profane Story, the most ancient famous ten Years War of the Greeks with Troy, was it not for the like, paris rapture of Helen, which Set all that part of the world in a flame? This might have been a fair warning unto Greece not to offend in that kind.
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but refusing to do Justice to Scedasus of Leuctra for the ravishment of his Daughters, suffered that lamentable Defeat in the Plains of Leuctra soon after, where their King Cleombrotus and all their Nobility were totally routed and killed by the Thebans. And if you please to pass from Greece into Italy, there you will presently find that hopeful Monarchy planted by Romulus in Rome, supplanted and totally eradicated by the Rape of Lucretia. And again,
but refusing to do justice to Scedasus of Leuctra for the ravishment of his Daughters, suffered that lamentable Defeat in the Plains of Leuctra soon After, where their King Cleombrotus and all their Nobilt were totally routed and killed by the Thebans. And if you please to pass from Greece into Italy, there you will presently find that hopeful Monarchy planted by Romulus in Room, supplanted and totally eradicated by the Rape of Lucretia. And again,
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I beseech you, what subdued this mighty power? doth not a chief Poet of their own tell us, 'twas, Luxuria, victumque ulciscitur orbem? Luxury so enervated the Sinews of this,
I beseech you, what subdued this mighty power? does not a chief Poet of their own tell us, 'twas, Luxuria, victumque ulciscitur orbem? Luxury so enervated the Sinews of this,
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before invincible people, that they were quite over-run by several barbarous Nations, who slaughtered them as Sheep, defaced and broke down their Triumphant Arches,
before invincible people, that they were quite overrun by several barbarous nations, who slaughtered them as Sheep, defaced and broke down their Triumphant Arches,
And was it not just so afterwards in the Grecian Empire? As the Goths and Vandals over-ran the Romans, so the Saracens and Turks subdued the Grecians, made by Luxury the most effeminate and most feeble Nation in the World,
And was it not just so afterwards in the Grecian Empire? As the Gothis and Vandals overran the Roman, so the Saracens and Turks subdued the Greeks, made by Luxury the most effeminate and most feeble nation in the World,
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For as Boetius saith well, the poor narrow riches of this world, which he calls, Augustas inopesque divitias, can't satisfie the boundless covetousness of men;
For as Boethius Says well, the poor narrow riches of this world, which he calls, Augustas inopesque Riches, can't satisfy the boundless covetousness of men;
Now all men being desirous at least to keep what they have, and most men labouring to encrease what they have, which cannot be without the decay of others:
Now all men being desirous At least to keep what they have, and most men labouring to increase what they have, which cannot be without the decay of Others:
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Nation against Nation, Kingdom against Kingdom, and in all Nations, Family against Family; yea the same Family divided, Brother against Brother, Children against Parents;
nation against nation, Kingdom against Kingdom, and in all nations, Family against Family; yea the same Family divided, Brother against Brother, Children against Parents;
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and to what end? to consume it upon their lusts, as Saint James saith. Thus wicked Covetousness seeks it, wicked Contentions acquire it, and wicked Lusts consume it;
and to what end? to consume it upon their Lustiest, as Saint James Says. Thus wicked Covetousness seeks it, wicked Contentions acquire it, and wicked Lustiest consume it;
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but the cause remaining, the effects, that is, Calamities will follow. Not long since we lamented a great Plague that destroyed many thousands, that ceased;
but the cause remaining, the effects, that is, Calamities will follow. Not long since we lamented a great Plague that destroyed many thousands, that ceased;
but our sin the cause thereof, that remained: therefore another Calamity soon followed. Then we lamented a great and dreadful Fire, which consumed our Capital City;
but our since the cause thereof, that remained: Therefore Another Calamity soon followed. Then we lamented a great and dreadful Fire, which consumed our Capital city;
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So we go on lamenting one Calamity after another, and labouring still with might and main to redress the present Grievance, but neglect the Cause. Like men in a Feaver, pain'd here,
So we go on lamenting one Calamity After Another, and labouring still with might and main to redress the present Grievance, but neglect the Cause. Like men in a Fever, pained Here,
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A Famine that may make us eat our own Flesh, our own Children, as it was in Jerusalem; and you shall see by and by, that our sin is no way short of theirs.
A Famine that may make us eat our own Flesh, our own Children, as it was in Jerusalem; and you shall see by and by, that our since is no Way short of theirs.
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And of the three Lusts which I have discoursed of to you, the lust of the flesh especially is that which makes war more desperately against God then any other;
And of the three Lustiest which I have discoursed of to you, the lust of the Flesh especially is that which makes war more desperately against God then any other;
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it being more directly opposite to the Spirit of God: for as Saint Paul saith, Gal. 5.17. The flesh lusteth against the spirit, and the spirit against the flesh;
it being more directly opposite to the Spirit of God: for as Saint Paul Says, Gal. 5.17. The Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh;
The same observation was made by Cicero 1700 years ago, who in his Book which he wrote De natura Deorum, tells us, The purer a man is in his life, the more he is inclined to a belief of the Godhead;
The same observation was made by Cicero 1700 Years ago, who in his Book which he wrote De Nature Gods, tells us, The Purer a man is in his life, the more he is inclined to a belief of the Godhead;
for they have invented many rarities never heard of in former Ages, and they are so early ripe in this art, that before they have studied Philosophy or Grammar, they are Masters in the Art of Cookery:
for they have invented many rarities never herd of in former Ages, and they Are so early ripe in this art, that before they have studied Philosophy or Grammar, they Are Masters in the Art of Cookery:
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Nor are they less skilful in Drinks than Meats, and 'tis a thing which adds much to their reputation, that there is not a sort of Wine growing in any part of France, Germany, Spain, Italy, but they have the particular names thereof far more ready then their Creed or Pater-noster, and will entertain you with a score at least at one meal;
Nor Are they less skilful in Drinks than Meats, and it's a thing which adds much to their reputation, that there is not a sort of Wine growing in any part of France, Germany, Spain, Italy, but they have the particular names thereof Far more ready then their Creed or Paternoster, and will entertain you with a score At least At one meal;
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but only fill the brain with airy Fancies) these are left to poor dull Servitors in Colledges, who are forc'd to trade with these Authors for a livelihood.
but only fill the brain with airy Fancies) these Are left to poor dull Servitors in Colleges, who Are forced to trade with these Authors for a livelihood.
But they whom nature hath stock'd with parts compleat, and to whom worthy Ancestors have left a large Estate, acquired by eminent Virtue and great industry, and consequently to be spent in bestial Luxury, no doubt on't,
But they whom nature hath stocked with parts complete, and to whom worthy Ancestors have left a large Estate, acquired by eminent Virtue and great industry, and consequently to be spent in bestial Luxury, no doubt oned,
why should not they enjoy themselves, please their Palate, and fill their paunch, with whatever the air, the water, the earth affords, Come let us eat and drink,
why should not they enjoy themselves, please their Palate, and fill their paunch, with whatever the air, the water, the earth affords, Come let us eat and drink,
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Thus having by the lust of Voluptuousness, by curious and excessive eating and drinking provoked the lust of Lasciviousness, They give themselves up to work all manner of uncleanness with greediness, as Saint Paul saith, both Fornication and Adultery are not only frequently acted in private, but publickly owned. St. Paul saith, Ephes. 5.12. That it was a shame even to speak of those things which were done of them in secret.
Thus having by the lust of Voluptuousness, by curious and excessive eating and drinking provoked the lust of Lasciviousness, They give themselves up to work all manner of uncleanness with greediness, as Saint Paul Says, both Fornication and Adultery Are not only frequently acted in private, but publicly owned. Saint Paul Says, Ephesians 5.12. That it was a shame even to speak of those things which were done of them in secret.
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Great Iniquities I confess have been acted in all Ages, but certainly never so avowed. Men in the dark formerly skulkt into lewd houses, and there had their revellings;
Great Iniquities I confess have been acted in all Ages, but Certainly never so avowed. Men in the dark formerly skulked into lewd houses, and there had their revellings;
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mean while their neglected, scorned, disconsolate Wives are forc'd to retire to their secret Closets, that they be not spectators of these abominations.
mean while their neglected, scorned, disconsolate Wives Are forced to retire to their secret Closets, that they be not spectators of these abominations.
And whoever doth not approve, yea and practice such detestable wickedness, whoever is not a Devil incarnate, is reproacht by these as a devillish Hypocrite.
And whoever does not approve, yea and practice such detestable wickedness, whoever is not a devil incarnate, is reproached by these as a devilish Hypocrite.
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For they have so totally quenched the light of the Spirit in this nasty puddle of uncleanness, they have so seared their Consciences with burning Lust, they have so metamorphosed themselves into lascivious Goats,
For they have so totally quenched the Light of the Spirit in this nasty puddle of uncleanness, they have so seared their Consciences with burning Lust, they have so metamorphosed themselves into lascivious Goats,
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And by such scornfull reproaches on the one hand, and enticing allurements on the other, they gain many associates, who have not the courage to resist the one,
And by such scornful Reproaches on the one hand, and enticing allurements on the other, they gain many associates, who have not the courage to resist the one,
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By which means Lewdness and Atheism, which never fails to accompany this Vice, as I shew'd you before, are strangely encreased in Court, City, and Country.
By which means lewdness and Atheism, which never fails to accompany this Vice, as I showed you before, Are strangely increased in Court, city, and Country.
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and therefore I hope you will readily grant my most humble and most earnest request, which is this, That laying aside all other business, you would employ all your Thoughts,
and Therefore I hope you will readily grant my most humble and most earnest request, which is this, That laying aside all other business, you would employ all your Thoughts,
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for unless this be done in the first place, you can't in reason expect that God should bless your other Endeavours for the Good of King and Kingdom, his Kingdom being neglected and postpon'd.
for unless this be done in the First place, you can't in reason expect that God should bless your other Endeavours for the Good of King and Kingdom, his Kingdom being neglected and postponed.
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I shall not press your Lordships farther, but will now address my self to the whole Assembly, desiring every one to examine themselves how far they are guilty before God, either by their own sins,
I shall not press your Lordship's farther, but will now address my self to the Whole Assembly, desiring every one to examine themselves how Far they Are guilty before God, either by their own Sins,
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For had we observed Saint Paul 's command, To reprove the works of darkness, and to shew our indignation against them on all occasions, we might have given a great stop to their Cariere.
For had we observed Saint Paul is command, To reprove the works of darkness, and to show our Indignation against them on all occasions, we might have given a great stop to their Career.
Now that we may the better apprehend our wickedness, I desire you to remember what I shew'd you in the beginning, That the wicked are Enemies and Haters of God;
Now that we may the better apprehend our wickedness, I desire you to Remember what I showed you in the beginning, That the wicked Are Enemies and Haters of God;
Wherefore that we may truly understand and heartily bewail our own wicked condition, I shall for a conclusion press this matter home upon our consciences.
Wherefore that we may truly understand and heartily bewail our own wicked condition, I shall for a conclusion press this matter home upon our Consciences.
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What think you, were the Jews enemies and haters of Christ, who reviled him, buffetted him, spate in his face, crowned him with thorns, scourged and crucified him? Sure you do not doubt but these were enemies and haters of Christ,
What think you, were the jews enemies and haters of christ, who reviled him, buffeted him, spate in his face, crowned him with thorns, scourged and Crucified him? Sure you do not doubt but these were enemies and haters of christ,
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how then can you doubt, but they who do things more hateful unto Christ then these, are greater enemies and haters of Christ then these? Now that sin is more hateful unto Christ then any sufferings, is evident,
how then can you doubt, but they who do things more hateful unto christ then these, Are greater enemies and haters of christ then these? Now that since is more hateful unto christ then any sufferings, is evident,
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For God is holiness. Is it not then most evident what I said, that sin is more hateful unto Christ then spitting upon him, buffeting him scourging him, crucifying him? and consequently, they who do things more hateful unto Christ, must needs be greater enemies and haters of Christ.
For God is holiness. Is it not then most evident what I said, that since is more hateful unto christ then spitting upon him, buffeting him scourging him, crucifying him? and consequently, they who do things more hateful unto christ, must needs be greater enemies and haters of christ.
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what shall we think of our foul, sinful, and hateful behaviour towards this our blessed Saviour Christ, who poured forth his precious blood and sacrific'd his Life on the Cross for us? Can we be such ungrateful Beasts, such savage Wolves, such cruel Tygers, such bloody Monsters,
what shall we think of our foul, sinful, and hateful behaviour towards this our blessed Saviour christ, who poured forth his precious blood and sacrificed his Life on the Cross for us? Can we be such ungrateful Beasts, such savage Wolves, such cruel Tigers, such bloody Monsters,
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for you will find in Scripture, all such things to be not only very unseasonable, but very sinful also, when God so lowdly calls for humiliation, for sackcloth, for fasting, weeping and mourning;
for you will find in Scripture, all such things to be not only very unseasonable, but very sinful also, when God so loudly calls for humiliation, for Sackcloth, for fasting, weeping and mourning;
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we must mortifie our carnal bestial lust, we must pinch our luxurious belly by continued fasting, whose frequent feasting hath caused such excessive lusts of uncleanness;
we must mortify our carnal bestial lust, we must pinch our luxurious belly by continued fasting, whose frequent feasting hath caused such excessive Lustiest of uncleanness;
therefore I said, continued fasting, this day should be but the beginning of our humiliation for such long continued sins; for which let our eyes break forth into fountains of tears, to wash away the loathsome filth thereof:
Therefore I said, continued fasting, this day should be but the beginning of our humiliation for such long continued Sins; for which let our eyes break forth into fountains of tears, to wash away the loathsome filth thereof:
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Then let us take some sharp thorn from the Crown of our heavenly King, or a Nail from his sacred feet to pierce our hardned hearts, that some drops of blood at least may fall from thence, seeing what streams of blood ran down from his;
Then let us take Some sharp thorn from the Crown of our heavenly King, or a Nail from his sacred feet to pierce our hardened hearts, that Some drops of blood At least may fallen from thence, seeing what streams of blood ran down from his;
and pour down his benefits upon us; he will give us our own hearts desire, as David assures us, Psal. 37.4. Delight thou in the Lord and he will give thee thy hearts desire.
and pour down his benefits upon us; he will give us our own hearts desire, as David assures us, Psalm 37.4. Delight thou in the Lord and he will give thee thy hearts desire.
All this is again confirmed to us by Saint Paul, with a clear convincing evidence, Rom. 8.32. I beseech you mark it well, and write it in your hearts, to your endless comfort.
All this is again confirmed to us by Saint Paul, with a clear convincing evidence, Rom. 8.32. I beseech you mark it well, and write it in your hearts, to your endless Comfort.
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? He that spared not his own Son, his only Son, his infinitely beloved Son, but delivered him up for us all,
He that spared not his own Son, but Delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? He that spared not his own Son, his only Son, his infinitely Beloved Son, but Delivered him up for us all,
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yea, delivered him up to that most reproachful and most cruel death of the Cross, How shall he not with him also freely give us all things? He shall give us,
yea, Delivered him up to that most reproachful and most cruel death of the Cross, How shall he not with him also freely give us all things? He shall give us,
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