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THIS Text is part of a Sermon preached by Paul at Antioch; the drift and argument whereof is, to prove this fundamental truth, that Jesus Christ is the onely and the true Messias.
THIS Text is part of a Sermon preached by Paul At Antioch; the drift and argument whereof is, to prove this fundamental truth, that jesus christ is the only and the true Messias.
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And this the Apostle makes good, partly by the testimony of John, partly by the prophesies or promises which were made to the Fathers, but fulfilled in Christ. And these prophesies do principally relate to Christs resurrection, for that being proved, the truth of his Messiah-ship would evidently appeare:
And this the Apostle makes good, partly by the testimony of John, partly by the prophecies or promises which were made to the Father's, but fulfilled in christ. And these prophecies do principally relate to Christ resurrection, for that being proved, the truth of his Messiahship would evidently appear:
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And therefore I find the Apostles in the proving this main Doctrine of the Gospel, generally to pitch upon this medium; and indeed Christ himself uses this very Argument;
And Therefore I find the Apostles in the proving this main Doctrine of the Gospel, generally to pitch upon this medium; and indeed christ himself uses this very Argument;
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when the Scribes and Pharisees come to him, and desire a signe (that is, some cleer proof that he was the Messias) saith he to them, There shall no signe be given to you but the signe of the Prophet Jonas;
when the Scribes and Pharisees come to him, and desire a Signen (that is, Some clear proof that he was the Messias) Says he to them, There shall no Signen be given to you but the Signen of the Prophet Jonah;
The Prophesies which the Apostle doth instance in, are three, Thou art my Son this day have I begotten thee (that is declaratively) I will give you the sure mercies of David.
The prophecies which the Apostle does instance in, Are three, Thou art my Son this day have I begotten thee (that is declaratively) I will give you the sure Mercies of David.
but not NONLATINALPHABET, Peter inlarges much upon this head, when he had upon the same occasion cited the same Prophesie, he gives his hearers an explication of it,
but not, Peter enlarges much upon this head, when he had upon the same occasion cited the same Prophesy, he gives his hearers an explication of it,
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You have the Coherence: In the words themselves you have, first, the person or the subject, and that is David, set forth by a blessed Character, v. 22. A man after Gods own heart.
You have the Coherence: In the words themselves you have, First, the person or the Subject, and that is David, Set forth by a blessed Character, v. 22. A man After God's own heart.
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Breifly for the explication of the words, I finde some difference amongst the learned, as to the reading of them, some making the comma at generation, read them thus, David after he had served his generation, by the will of God fell on sleep, and so they referr this will of God to his sleeping, and not to his serving.
Briefly for the explication of the words, I find Some difference among the learned, as to the reading of them, Some making the comma At generation, read them thus, David After he had served his generation, by the will of God fell on sleep, and so they refer this will of God to his sleeping, and not to his serving.
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There is another difference, set down in your Margents, according to which some would have the words run thus, For David after he had in his own age served the will of God, fell on sleepe, and this the learned Boisius contends for, I will not determine which is the best, onely give me leave to follow that at present which is in our translation, from which I could never vary without weighty reasons.
There is Another difference, Set down in your Margins, according to which Some would have the words run thus, For David After he had in his own age served the will of God, fell on sleep, and this the learned Boisius contends for, I will not determine which is the best, only give me leave to follow that At present which is in our Translation, from which I could never vary without weighty Reasons.
You shal have the sum of the words, and the further explication of them, in these four Doctrinal Propositions, three of which I shall doe little more then name.
You shall have the sum of the words, and the further explication of them, in these four Doctrinal Propositions, three of which I shall do little more then name.
The first is this, Good men if they be serviceable in their generation, this is by the will of God, David served his generation by the wil of God How by the wil of God? I answer, either as God had designed him from everlasting, to be such a publick Instrument of his glory, (for God in his secret purpose, orders every man his service in the world,) or else as all his actings were subservient to the accomplishing of Gods will, I meane his decretive and providentiall will (for this will of God in the Text is not to be understood of Gods preceptive will, but of Gods decretive and providentiall will) all his ways and actions in publick service were decreed from eternity,
The First is this, Good men if they be serviceable in their generation, this is by the will of God, David served his generation by the will of God How by the will of God? I answer, either as God had designed him from everlasting, to be such a public Instrument of his glory, (for God in his secret purpose, order every man his service in the world,) or Else as all his actings were subservient to the accomplishing of God's will, I mean his decretive and providential will (for this will of God in the Text is not to be understood of God's preceptive will, but of God's decretive and providential will) all his ways and actions in public service were decreed from eternity,
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And this truth reaches to all men, whether they doe much or little in their sphere, this will of God is the foundation of all their service, this designes their work to them,
And this truth reaches to all men, whither they do much or little in their sphere, this will of God is the Foundation of all their service, this designs their work to them,
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and them to their work, (for there is a double designation, one of the person to the service, the other of the service to the person) there is a divine ordination in all they doe,
and them to their work, (for there is a double designation, one of the person to the service, the other of the service to the person) there is a divine ordination in all they do,
And not onely a David but a Cyrus also, he serves by the will of God, for even he is but Gods Servant to performe his pleasure, Nebuchadnezzar too serves by the wi•l of God, for he doth but work for God. Nay not onely the services,
And not only a David but a Cyrus also, he serves by the will of God, for even he is but God's Servant to perform his pleasure, Nebuchadnezzar too serves by the wi•l of God, for he does but work for God. Nay not only the services,
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but also the very sins of men are in some sense by the will of God, that even in their sinfull actions, the will of God is done, not the will of his command,
but also the very Sins of men Are in Some sense by the will of God, that even in their sinful actions, the will of God is done, not the will of his command,
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As in that grande nefas, that sin of the first magnitude, the crucifixion of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Herod and Pontius Pilate did but what Gods hand and counsell had determined before to be done.
As in that Grande nefas, that since of the First magnitude, the crucifixion of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, Herod and Pontius Pilate did but what God's hand and counsel had determined before to be done.
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The second proposition is this, Ʋsefull and active men in their generation, shall not dye before they have done their worke, (or thus) God will not take away any Instrument of publick good before he hath finished his service, David after he had served his generation, then he fell a sleep, but not before. Serviceablenesse exempts none wholly from death, the most usefull man must dye,
The second proposition is this, Ʋsefull and active men in their generation, shall not die before they have done their work, (or thus) God will not take away any Instrument of public good before he hath finished his service, David After he had served his generation, then he fell a sleep, but not before. Serviceableness exempts none wholly from death, the most useful man must die,
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as the Sun must set notwithstanding its publick influence, but serviceablenesse prorogues dēath, that throùgh mercy it shall not arrest an active man,
as the Sun must Set notwithstanding its public influence, but serviceableness prorogues denath, that throùgh mercy it shall not arrest an active man,
Tis in the world as tis in a Comaedy, there are severall actors, that have their severall parts, which when they have acted, they goe off from the Stage, and others come on,
This in the world as this in a Comedy, there Are several actors, that have their several parts, which when they have acted, they go off from the Stage, and Others come on,
thus tis here with men upon the Stage of the world, in the acting of their severall parts as to service, God hath this businesse for that man, this for another;
thus this Here with men upon the Stage of the world, in the acting of their several parts as to service, God hath this business for that man, this for Another;
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But I say, never till they have dispatched their task of service a Moses, a Joshua, an Eli, a Nehemiah, first serve, then dye, first finish their worke, then (and not till then) their days, Take the instance of Paul for this, he was in a streight betwixt two, having a desire to depart and to be with Christ, which is farr bettér, what is Paul in a streight as to his being with Christ? surely his whole soul could not but pant and breath after that:
But I say, never till they have dispatched their task of service a Moses, a joshua, an Eli, a Nehemiah, First serve, then die, First finish their work, then (and not till then) their days, Take the instance of Paul for this, he was in a straight betwixt two, having a desire to depart and to be with christ, which is Far bettér, what is Paul in a straight as to his being with christ? surely his Whole soul could not but pant and breath After that:
True, but his eye is upon service to others, neverthelesse to abide in the flesh is more needful to you, to me death is most gainful, to you life is most needful, that in my ministry I may further your joy and faith,
True, but his eye is upon service to Others, nevertheless to abide in the Flesh is more needful to you, to me death is most gainful, to you life is most needful, that in my Ministry I may further your joy and faith,
Well, here is work to be done for Paul, his ministry is not yet fully discharged, see what he says upon this, & having this confidence, I know I shal abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith, as if he had said, I see God hath more for me to doe, I must not go to heaven yet, I must stay and serve a little longer till your grace be pèrfected.
Well, Here is work to be done for Paul, his Ministry is not yet Fully discharged, see what he Says upon this, & having this confidence, I know I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith, as if he had said, I see God hath more for me to do, I must not go to heaven yet, I must stay and serve a little longer till your grace be pèrfected.
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and wicked men shall not, let them rage and fret never so much, and be their power never so great, they shall not hurt a godly Magistrate, a godly Minister, a godly Christian,
and wicked men shall not, let them rage and fret never so much, and be their power never so great, they shall not hurt a godly Magistrate, a godly Minister, a godly Christian,
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if God hath more for them to doe, some come to Christ, and tell him Herod would kill him, what kill me now before I have finished my worke? goe saith Christ, and tell that fox (for I fear him not) behold I cast out Devills,
if God hath more for them to do, Some come to christ, and tell him Herod would kill him, what kill me now before I have finished my work? go Says christ, and tell that fox (for I Fear him not) behold I cast out Devils,
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death is and will be very sweet and welcome to that man, who in his life hath been faithfull in the serving of his generation, David after he had served his generation, fell asleep, death was nothing to him but a sleep, sleep is welcome to the weary man, the labourer that hath been toyling and sweating all day,
death is and will be very sweet and welcome to that man, who in his life hath been faithful in the serving of his generation, David After he had served his generation, fell asleep, death was nothing to him but a sleep, sleep is welcome to the weary man, the labourer that hath been toiling and sweating all day,
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and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight, to Paul; I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course,2. Tim. 4.7.8. I have kept the faith, henceforth is, &c. To Christ himselfe, I have finished the worke, which thou gavest me to doe, and now O Father glorify thou me with thine owne selfe, with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.
and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sighed, to Paul; I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course,2. Tim. 4.7.8. I have kept the faith, henceforth is, etc. To christ himself, I have finished the work, which thou Gavest me to do, and now Oh Father Glorify thou me with thine own self, with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.
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When God the Father had finished the work of creation, and looking back upon what he had done, saw that it was very good, the Scripture says, he rested; Not only so as to work no more,
When God the Father had finished the work of creation, and looking back upon what he had done, saw that it was very good, the Scripture Says, he rested; Not only so as to work no more,
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yet he himselfe is filled with abundanc• of horror, others doe not much lament him, say they, who was the better for his life, who will be the worse for his death, let him dye,
yet he himself is filled with abundanc• of horror, Others do not much lament him, say they, who was the better for his life, who will be the Worse for his death, let him die,
and flashes in his face, O how little have I done for God, how unprofitable have I been in my place, &c. I say, these reflections make death to be very terrible to such a drone,
and flashes in his face, Oh how little have I done for God, how unprofitable have I been in my place, etc. I say, these reflections make death to be very terrible to such a drone,
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Tis the glory and the duty of a man to serve his generation, to have a publick Spirit, not serving himselfe but his generation; I say, this is the glory and the duty of a man, David served his generation, and this is recorded here by the Spirit of God for his honour, and for our imitation.
This the glory and the duty of a man to serve his generation, to have a public Spirit, not serving himself but his generation; I say, this is the glory and the duty of a man, David served his generation, and this is recorded Here by the Spirit of God for his honour, and for our imitation.
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and laid out himselfe for the good of others, he was active, and active for the publick, he served his generation. Now as for particulars, wherein he did thus, I must leave the finding out of them, to your selves in the reading of the Historicall part of the Bible, To the point in hand.
and laid out himself for the good of Others, he was active, and active for the public, he served his generation. Now as for particulars, wherein he did thus, I must leave the finding out of them, to your selves in the reading of the Historical part of the bible, To the point in hand.
when a person lookes beyond his own private ends and interest, lays out himselfe for the good of the community, trades every Talent, power, preferment, gifts, wealth, grace with respect to the publick good, here's a man of worth,
when a person looks beyond his own private ends and Interest, lays out himself for the good of the community, trades every Talon, power, preferment, Gifts, wealth, grace with respect to the public good, here's a man of worth,
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Let me tell you, he that lives to himselfe, and doth not lay out himselfe for his generation, this man (mark him) lives in an open and flat contradiction to the word of God, let such professe what they will, they are very Antipodes to the rule of the word. Secondly;
Let me tell you, he that lives to himself, and does not lay out himself for his generation, this man (mark him) lives in an open and flat contradiction to the word of God, let such profess what they will, they Are very Antipodes to the Rule of the word. Secondly;
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If the Scripture was silent, the Schoole of nature would learne us this lesson, we are not borne for our selves, or made for our selves, a Heathen can tell us that the Law of our very being calls upon us to eye and serve the Community;
If the Scripture was silent, the School of nature would Learn us this Lesson, we Are not born for our selves, or made for our selves, a Heathen can tell us that the Law of our very being calls upon us to eye and serve the Community;
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Look upon all that you have received, the end of God in all is this, he gives in to you that you may give out to others, you are not as Vessells where the mercy is to be lodged,
Look upon all that you have received, the end of God in all is this, he gives in to you that you may give out to Others, you Are not as Vessels where the mercy is to be lodged,
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and not to profit others, Peters advice here is very seasonable, As every man hath received the gift (be it what it will) even so minister the same one to another,
and not to profit Others, Peter's Advice Here is very seasonable, As every man hath received the gift (be it what it will) even so minister the same one to Another,
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or as it is with the body which consists of many parts and members, yet tis but one body. Thus it is in the Church, it consists of many Christians, is made up of various Professors,
or as it is with the body which consists of many parts and members, yet this but one body. Thus it is in the Church, it consists of many Christians, is made up of various Professors,
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but one body. Now upon this union it should be in the body Mysticall, as it is in the body Naturall, all the members in the body conspire for the good of the whole.
but one body. Now upon this Union it should be in the body Mystical, as it is in the body Natural, all the members in the body conspire for the good of the Whole.
but all their Organical acts tend to the benefit of the whole body. Thus I say, it should be in the body Mystical, or politique, the members wherof must not keep their Graces, their Comforts, their Abilities singly and seperately to themselves;
but all their Organical acts tend to the benefit of the Whole body. Thus I say, it should be in the body Mystical, or politic, the members whereof must not keep their Graces, their Comforts, their Abilities singly and separately to themselves;
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Paul having made a large discourse in setting forth the Church by allusions to the naturall body, shuts up all thus, That there should be no schisme in the body,
Paul having made a large discourse in setting forth the Church by allusions to the natural body, shuts up all thus, That there should be no Schism in the body,
The self-seeker, the Gallio, that cares not what becomes of the body, this man is but like a Glassie Eye, or a wooden Leg, he is no living member in this body, he is a prodigious Monster, rather then a genuine Member. Nothing more unsuitable to our common union then a private spirit.
The self-seeker, the Gallio, that Cares not what becomes of the body, this man is but like a Glassy Eye, or a wooden Leg, he is no living member in this body, he is a prodigious Monster, rather then a genuine Member. Nothing more unsuitable to our Common Union then a private Spirit.
Now I say, this serviceable active spirit for generation good, discovers much of love, for love is a diffusive communicative grace, tis NONLATINALPHABET, a sociable and publick grace, Love is noble and generous, it keeps open house, wil not eat its Morsels alone:
Now I say, this serviceable active Spirit for generation good, discovers much of love, for love is a diffusive communicative grace, this, a sociable and public grace, Love is noble and generous, it keeps open house, will not eat its Morsels alone:
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Tis the voice of a Caine to say, Am I my brothers keeper? What have I to do with my brother, I'le mind my self? The Children of God say with the Lepers, We do not wel, this day is a day of good tydings, and we hold our peace:
This the voice of a Cain to say, Am I my Brother's keeper? What have I to do with my brother, I'll mind my self? The Children of God say with the Lepers, We do not well, this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace:
First, This is our due conformity to God. He is Summum bonum, & summe bonus, the cheifest good, and cheifly good, infinitely good, and therefore infinitely communicative:
First, This is our due conformity to God. He is Summum bonum, & sum bonus, the chiefest good, and chiefly good, infinitely good, and Therefore infinitely communicative:
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He is a Fountaine full and overflowing, and all the creatures in Heaven and in earth do all participate of his goodnesse (so far is he from ingrossing all to himselfe.) The Lord is good to all,
He is a Fountain full and overflowing, and all the creatures in Heaven and in earth do all participate of his Goodness (so Far is he from engrossing all to himself.) The Lord is good to all,
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no, his poor empty creatures also shall receive from him, for he looks upon his goodnesse as his glory What then makes a man more like to God then a publick Spirit? To be good, to do good, this is to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect.
no, his poor empty creatures also shall receive from him, for he looks upon his Goodness as his glory What then makes a man more like to God then a public Spirit? To be good, to do good, this is to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect.
Do you see a man that aimes at nothing but himselfe, that never lets the Cock run but when it is for his own advantage, that envys every drop that is not for his owne use, that limits and confines all to himselfe,
Do you see a man that aims At nothing but himself, that never lets the Cock run but when it is for his own advantage, that envys every drop that is not for his own use, that Limits and confines all to himself,
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how contrary is this man to God, and how little of God appears in him? Here's Walking indeed as man, but here is no walking as God. But on the other hand, do you see a man, that makes it his businesse and designe to do good, to communicate to others, tis not well with him,
how contrary is this man to God, and how little of God appears in him? Here's Walking indeed as man, but Here is no walking as God. But on the other hand, do you see a man, that makes it his business and Design to do good, to communicate to Others, this not well with him,
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Why did he come downe from Heaven into the World? To save sinners. Why did he set himself apart to the work of his Mediatorship? For the good of others, For their sake also sanctifie I my self, that they may be sanctified by the truth.
Why did he come down from Heaven into the World? To save Sinners. Why did he Set himself apart to the work of his Mediatorship? For the good of Others, For their sake also sanctify I my self, that they may be sanctified by the truth.
Why did Christ arise againe? For our justification. For whom doth he intercede at the right hand of his Father? He ever lives to make intercession for us.
Why did christ arise again? For our justification. For whom does he intercede At the right hand of his Father? He ever lives to make Intercession for us.
I sinde the Apostle pressing the duty I am upon, from this example of Christ, Looke not every man on his owne things, but every man also in the things of others.
I sinde the Apostle pressing the duty I am upon, from this Exampl of christ, Look not every man on his own things, but every man also in the things of Others.
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Ah miserable and sad had our condition been, if our Lord and Saviour had been of this temper, he might have stayd upon the Throne, enjoyed his Fathers presence in Heaven, delighted himself in those infinite loves which were betwixt him and his Father,
Ah miserable and sad had our condition been, if our Lord and Saviour had been of this temper, he might have stayed upon the Throne, enjoyed his Father's presence in Heaven, delighted himself in those infinite loves which were betwixt him and his Father,
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Thirdly, This publick Spirit is our conformity to the choicest and most excellent Saints, who the more they have had of God, the more they have had of this spirit:
Thirdly, This public Spirit is our conformity to the Choicest and most excellent Saints, who the more they have had of God, the more they have had of this Spirit:
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such another was Jehojada, whom the Scripture sayes, They buried in the City of David amongst the Kings, because he had done good in Israel, both towards God and towards his house.
such Another was Jehoiada, whom the Scripture Says, They buried in the city of David among the Kings, Because he had done good in Israel, both towards God and towards his house.
it is the duty and glory of a man to serve his Generation, this active and publick spirit is, according to the command, the end of our Creation, very agreeable to our common union in the Church, the fruit of love and our due conformity to God, Jesus Christ, to eminent Saints. I come to the Application:
it is the duty and glory of a man to serve his Generation, this active and public Spirit is, according to the command, the end of our Creation, very agreeable to our Common Union in the Church, the fruit of love and our due conformity to God, jesus christ, to eminent Saints. I come to the Application:
And is this true, then in the first place there are some persons sharply to be reproved, who are far here from Davids practice, and Davids praise, He served his Generation.
And is this true, then in the First place there Are Some Persons sharply to be reproved, who Are Far Here from Davids practice, and Davids praise, He served his Generation.
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First, There are some (as I fear too many) who are so far from serving their Generation, that they do what they can to disgrace their Generation: My meaning is this, they are so far from designing publick good, that they design publick mischief, they are working and plotting,
First, There Are Some (as I Fear too many) who Are so Far from serving their Generation, that they do what they can to disgrace their Generation: My meaning is this, they Are so Far from designing public good, that they Design public mischief, they Are working and plotting,
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These are Elymasses, the very Children of the Devill, and as like their Father as can be, who goes about to and fro to do mischief, I say they are the very Children of the Devil,
These Are Elymasses, the very Children of the devil, and as like their Father as can be, who Goes about to and from to do mischief, I say they Are the very Children of the devil,
for he that doth not do good, is not the Child of God, but he that doth, de industria, study how to do mischief, this man is the first born of the Devil,
for he that does not do good, is not the Child of God, but he that does, de Industria, study how to do mischief, this man is the First born of the devil,
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David serves his Generation by the will of God, they that disserve their Generation, tis by the wil of the Devil; But I hope I speak to no such spirits at this time,
David serves his Generation by the will of God, they that disserve their Generation, this by the will of the devil; But I hope I speak to no such spirits At this time,
Secondly, they are to be reproved (and I pray you suffer this word of reproof submissively) who instead of serving their Generation, serve themselves upon their Generation;
Secondly, they Are to be reproved (and I pray you suffer this word of reproof submissively) who instead of serving their Generation, serve themselves upon their Generation;
When there is stormy foul weather, they will fall down upon their knees and pray for a wrack, tis no matter what becomes of the lives and estates of others, the wrack wil be for their advantage,
When there is stormy foul weather, they will fallen down upon their knees and pray for a wrack, this no matter what becomes of the lives and estates of Others, the wrack will be for their advantage,
Doth not this reproof reach to too many in our times, in our late, never enough to be deplored Calamities? have not many advanced themselves by the publick sufferings,
Does not this reproof reach to too many in our times, in our late, never enough to be deplored Calamities? have not many advanced themselves by the public sufferings,
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I only speak to those, who by corruption, and cheating, and dishonesty, and self-seeking, have out of the publick built their houses, and fill'd their Coffers;
I only speak to those, who by corruption, and cheating, and dishonesty, and self-seeking, have out of the public built their houses, and filled their Coffers;
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O that our Hives, our Cities, our Congregations, our Families were not too ful of these Droanes; but these uselesse men, these walking Ghosts, these lumps of flesh, that are not animated with an active Soul, these I say, abound every where.
O that our Hives, our Cities, our Congregations, our Families were not too full of these Drones; but these useless men, these walking Ghosts, these lumps of Flesh, that Are not animated with an active Soul, these I say, abound every where.
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we have too many of these Monsters amongst us, I do not here only mean your dull men, who do rather sleep then live, but such also as have parts enough,
we have too many of these Monsters among us, I do not Here only mean your dull men, who do rather sleep then live, but such also as have parts enough,
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The Christian pretends to grace, but he keeps it to himself, puts his Light under a Bushell, he doth not with a vigorous activity lay out himself for God, and his fellow-professors good.
The Christian pretends to grace, but he keeps it to himself, puts his Light under a Bushel, he does not with a vigorous activity lay out himself for God, and his fellow-professors good.
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Friend, I gave you a Talent, where is it? how is it improved? I let you live so many years in the world, what did you do all that time? you did not hurt,
Friend, I gave you a Talon, where is it? how is it improved? I let you live so many Years in the world, what did you do all that time? you did not hurt,
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and love towards your brethren? you had such an Office, what did you do in it? such an estate what did you do with it? what? nothing? Take that unprofitable servant and cast him into utter darknesse, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
and love towards your brothers? you had such an Office, what did you do in it? such an estate what did you do with it? what? nothing? Take that unprofitable servant and cast him into utter darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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Fourthly, Let this be a word of reproof to those who serve their own selves, not their own Generation, such as are swallowed up in their own interests,
Fourthly, Let this be a word of reproof to those who serve their own selves, not their own Generation, such as Are swallowed up in their own interests,
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Are not these places fulfilled in our daies? what a spirit of selfishnesse is there amongst us? men have now set up a fifth Gospel, and that is, private interest, and this (saith Causine ) swallows up all the four Gospels of Jesus Christ.
are not these places fulfilled in our days? what a Spirit of selfishness is there among us? men have now Set up a fifth Gospel, and that is, private Interest, and this (Says Causine) Swallows up all the four Gospels of jesus christ.
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Are we not very busie in building our own houses? but if Ministers speak to us of building the House of God, either we say with them, The time is not yet, or with the Emperor, Dus Deorum curae sunto? let God look to Religion himself, if he please.
are we not very busy in building our own houses? but if Ministers speak to us of building the House of God, either we say with them, The time is not yet, or with the Emperor, Dus Gods Curae sunto? let God look to Religion himself, if he please.
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They go to the Olive, to the Figg-tree, to the Vine; but shal I leave my fatnesse saith the Olive? shal I leave my sweetnesse, saith the Figg-tree? shal I leave my Wine saith the Vine, and go up and down for other Trees? This is the carriage of many;
They go to the Olive, to the Fig tree, to the Vine; but shall I leave my fatness Says the Olive? shall I leave my sweetness, Says the Fig tree? shall I leave my Wine Says the Vine, and go up and down for other Trees? This is the carriage of many;
self-seekers swarm, they are like Motesin the Sun, insomuch that (according to the fancy of the old Philosopher ) if any should shoot an Arrow against self-seekers, a thousand to one but he would hit, let him shoot where he wil, our age is so ful of them.
self-seekers swarm, they Are like Motesin the Sun, insomuch that (according to the fancy of the old Philosopher) if any should shoot an Arrow against self-seekers, a thousand to one but he would hit, let him shoot where he will, our age is so full of them.
and you that are so, know, that this self-serving, and self-seeking is a very hainous sin, & a very mischievous sin, especially when it gets into those who are in publick places.
and you that Are so, know, that this self-serving, and self-seeking is a very heinous since, & a very mischievous since, especially when it gets into those who Are in public places.
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What hath set our Reformation back ten degrees? What hath kept the Child in the Womb so long? Whence is it that our hopes have been so much dashed? I feare this is one reason, men in publick places have had private spirits:
What hath Set our Reformation back ten Degrees? What hath kept the Child in the Womb so long? Whence is it that our hope's have been so much dashed? I Fear this is one reason, men in public places have had private spirits:
The Word; Nay, the poor dumb Creatures. Doth the Bee gather Honey for it self? Doth the Sheep yeild Wool for it self? doth not all Creatures serve the Community? and you all for self? These poor Creatures will witnesse against you:
The Word; Nay, the poor dumb Creatures. Does the be gather Honey for it self? Does the Sheep yield Wool for it self? does not all Creatures serve the Community? and you all for self? These poor Creatures will witness against you:
Having spoke so much upon a publick Spirit, I will in the next place give you some Characters of one that hath such a Spirit, that you may thereby examine your selves,
Having spoke so much upon a public Spirit, I will in the next place give you Some Characters of one that hath such a Spirit, that you may thereby examine your selves,
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yet this shall not hinder him in the serving his generation, such an one was Nehemiah, when the people were poor for 12 years he served them for nothing, I and my Brethren have not eaten the bread of the Governour.
yet this shall not hinder him in the serving his generation, such an one was Nehemiah, when the people were poor for 12 Years he served them for nothing, I and my Brothers have not eaten the bred of the Governor.
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You shall observe some men, if they be but a little prejudiced in their own interests, they cannot bear it, there they are full of anger and full of spirit;
You shall observe Some men, if they be but a little prejudiced in their own interests, they cannot bear it, there they Are full of anger and full of Spirit;
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but he hold his peace, but when he hears of an affront and wrong done to the people by Nahash the Ammorite, the ▪ Text sayes, The Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings,
but he hold his peace, but when he hears of an affront and wrong done to the people by Nahash the Amorite, the ▪ Text Says, The Spirit of God Come upon Saul when he herd those tidings,
See this in good Nehemiah, sayes the King to him, why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? what hast thou to trouble thee, art not thou in my favour, my cup-bearer, is not thy condition very good? True,
See this in good Nehemiah, Says the King to him, why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? what hast thou to trouble thee, art not thou in my favour, my cupbearer, is not thy condition very good? True,
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and the gates thereof are consumed by fire? The publick suffered, therefore Nehemiah mourned. So Ʋriah who denied himselfe in his private comforts upon this account;
and the gates thereof Are consumed by fire? The public suffered, Therefore Nehemiah mourned. So Ʋriah who denied himself in his private comforts upon this account;
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David when he had rest from all his enemies, and was in a very prosperous condition, in which he might have solac'd himself to the utmost, you shall finde this put a damp upon all his enjoyments;
David when he had rest from all his enemies, and was in a very prosperous condition, in which he might have solaced himself to the utmost, you shall find this put a damp upon all his enjoyments;
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and saying, Glory to God in the highest, &c. At the conversion of a sinner, There is joy in the presence of the Angels of God, over one sinner that repenteth.
and saying, Glory to God in the highest, etc. At the conversion of a sinner, There is joy in the presence of the Angels of God, over one sinner that Repenteth.
This you see in David; Let my hand forget her cunning, and my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth, if I doe not preferr Jerusalem before my chief joy.
This you see in David; Let my hand forget her cunning, and my tongue cleave to the roof of my Mouth, if I do not prefer Jerusalem before my chief joy.
Esther knew her danger was great, for this was not according to the Law; she knew how Vashti had been dealt withall before her, she knew that she had many enemies that would aggravate this boldness,
Esther knew her danger was great, for this was not according to the Law; she knew how Vashti had been dealt withal before her, she knew that she had many enemies that would aggravate this boldness,
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What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? (saith S. Paul ) For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
What mean you to weep and to break mine heart? (Says S. Paul) For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die At Jerusalem for the name of the Lord jesus.
saith Abrham to Lot. Oh that this spirit did but more prevail in our times. But what rancor and bitterness and rage is there even amongst Brethren upon private differences,
Says Abraham to Lot. O that this Spirit did but more prevail in our times. But what rancour and bitterness and rage is there even among Brothers upon private differences,
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Can the marriners fall out amongst themselves, and the ship not be in danger? Should member unnaturally fall upon member, would not the body be destroyed? Can saint and saint be at variance and the publick be safe? Let us pray for this publick spirit ▪ A selfish spirit hath kindled the flames, a publick spirit must quench them.
Can the Mariners fallen out among themselves, and the ship not be in danger? Should member unnaturally fallen upon member, would not the body be destroyed? Can saint and saint be At variance and the public be safe? Let us pray for this public Spirit ▪ A selfish Spirit hath kindled the flames, a public Spirit must quench them.
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when the King bids him make his request, doth he aske something for himself? no, his eye is upon generations good. He asks that he may goe and build the Sepulchre of his Fathers.
when the King bids him make his request, does he ask something for himself? no, his eye is upon generations good. He asks that he may go and built the Sepulchre of his Father's.
Like that famous Terentius, who petitioning to Adrian, that the Orthodox Christians might have liberty of worship by themselves, the Emperour in great indignation tore his petition in pieces;
Like that famous Terentius, who petitioning to Adrian, that the Orthodox Christians might have liberty of worship by themselves, the Emperor in great Indignation tore his petition in Pieces;
the good man gathers up the pieces of his petition again and tells the Emperour, If he could not be heard in the cause of God and of his people, he would never make request of any thing for himselfe.
the good man gathers up the Pieces of his petition again and tells the Emperor, If he could not be herd in the cause of God and of his people, he would never make request of any thing for himself.
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The third Ʋse shall be for Exhortation; and here let me stirr you up to the practice of that which is the duty and the glory of a man; Oh, serve your generation;
The third Ʋse shall be for Exhortation; and Here let me stir you up to the practice of that which is the duty and the glory of a man; O, serve your generation;
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Tis the greatest conquest in the world, for a man to overcome himself and his own Interest; Doe you devote what ever you are, what ever you have, what ever you can doe, to the good of your generation.
This the greatest conquest in the world, for a man to overcome himself and his own Interest; Do you devote what ever you Are, what ever you have, what ever you can do, to the good of your generation.
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we that are so mean and inconsiderable in our stations, wherein can we be serviceable to our generation? Let me tell you, there's not the meanest Christian that hears me this day but some way or other he may be instrumental to the publick:
we that Are so mean and inconsiderable in our stations, wherein can we be serviceable to our generation? Let me tell you, there's not the Meanest Christian that hears me this day but Some Way or other he may be instrumental to the public:
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why do you not clothe them? Are there not many hungry bellies, why do you not feed them? Go to the University, go to the Hospitals, see if there be not there to be found opportunities and objects for your service:
why do you not cloth them? are there not many hungry bellies, why do you not feed them? Go to the university, go to the Hospitals, see if there be not there to be found opportunities and objects for your service:
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You have friends, acquaintance, relations, children, servants, you may serve your generation there, bring them in to Christ, advance the power of godlinesse amongst them, instruct them in the mysteries of the Gospel;
You have Friends, acquaintance, relations, children, Servants, you may serve your generation there, bring them in to christ, advance the power of godliness among them, instruct them in the Mysteres of the Gospel;
Again, you have grace, why do you not trade it for God? By your holy conversation you may either convince or convert many, Is not this good service? You have a spirit of prayer, You are the Lords remembrancers, like so many Jacobs to wrastle with God and prevail with him:
Again, you have grace, why do you not trade it for God? By your holy Conversation you may either convince or convert many, Is not this good service? You have a Spirit of prayer, You Are the lords remembrancers, like so many Jacobs to wrestle with God and prevail with him:
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You say, you cannot serve your generation, Go and pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Again, you can mourn for publick sins, you can reprove them that go astray, you can encourage the Ministers of the Gospel, you can contend for the truths of God;
You say, you cannot serve your generation, Go and pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Again, you can mourn for public Sins, you can reprove them that go astray, you can encourage the Ministers of the Gospel, you can contend for the truths of God;
What though spirits be wasted, health prejudiced, strength weakened, we are not propter vitam vivendi perdere finem (as that great Scholar answered his Physicians, when they desired him to spare himself, We live to serve,
What though spirits be wasted, health prejudiced, strength weakened, we Are not propter vitam vivendi Perdere finem (as that great Scholar answered his Physicians, when they desired him to spare himself, We live to serve,
I will not enlarge (because this is not so proper in this Assembly) We are non nobis sed multorum utilitati nati (as Bucer speaks, ) God hath set us as Lights in a publike place,
I will not enlarge (Because this is not so proper in this Assembly) We Are non nobis sed multorum utilitati Nati (as Bucer speaks,) God hath Set us as Lights in a public place,
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We reap the fruit of your labours, sit under the shade of your Government with much peace and quietnesse, you have been drawn out in zeal for the strict observation of the Lords Day; Great encouragement you have given to the Ministers of the Gospel (which in these times is no small mercy to us) you do appear to punish sin, to execute justice,
We reap the fruit of your labours, fit under the shade of your Government with much peace and quietness, you have been drawn out in zeal for the strict observation of the lords Day; Great encouragement you have given to the Ministers of the Gospel (which in these times is no small mercy to us) you do appear to Punish since, to execute Justice,
First, Secure the publick, and the publick will secure you - Is not your private safety wrapt up in the publick? What becomes of the Cabbin if the Ship be lost? The best way to secure the Cabbin, is to secure the Ship;
First, Secure the public, and the public will secure you - Is not your private safety wrapped up in the public? What becomes of the Cabin if the Ship be lost? The best Way to secure the Cabin, is to secure the Ship;
He shall build an house for my Name (there is his service) I will establish his Kingdom for ever (there is his reward) A Nebuchadnezzar shall do nothing for God but he will requite him for it:
He shall built an house for my Name (there is his service) I will establish his Kingdom for ever (there is his reward) A Nebuchadnezzar shall do nothing for God but he will requite him for it:
Hath not God blessed you exceedingly in the things of the world? Are not Estates encreased? Are not comforts providentially heaped upon you? Doth not the Candle of the Lord shine upon you? You wash your steps in butter,
Hath not God blessed you exceedingly in the things of the world? are not Estates increased? are not comforts providentially heaped upon you? Does not the Candle of the Lord shine upon you? You wash your steps in butter,
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and the rock pours you out rivers of oyle (as Job speaks:) What hath been done to Mordecai for all this? Now you have such opportunities, make some requitall. This is NONLATINALPHABET W.
and the rock pours you out Rivers of oil (as Job speaks:) What hath been done to Mordecai for all this? Now you have such opportunities, make Some requital. This is W.
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I say, you shall have the hearts of the people of God, My heart is toward the Governours of Israel that offered themselves willingly amongst the people;
I say, you shall have the hearts of the people of God, My heart is towards the Governors of Israel that offered themselves willingly among the people;
That I may not be over-tedious, one Use more shall shut up all, and that is of Direction; In a few words I will give you some advice in the discharge of this great duty.
That I may not be overtedious, one Use more shall shut up all, and that is of Direction; In a few words I will give you Some Advice in the discharge of this great duty.
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for it is one of the sweetest flowers in the Nosegay of our civil happinesse: Peace is good, for as the wreath of the Fagot bindes all the sticks together,
for it is one of the Sweetest flowers in the Nosegay of our civil happiness: Peace is good, for as the wreathe of the Faggot binds all the sticks together,
But yet what are these things to the Gospel, to the grand Concernments of Religion? The Gospel is the Glory of a Nation, the very Nerves and Sinews of a Kingdom, it makes not onely the Church to flourish,
But yet what Are these things to the Gospel, to the grand Concernments of Religion? The Gospel is the Glory of a nation, the very Nerves and Sinews of a Kingdom, it makes not only the Church to flourish,
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And therefore in the first place be active and zealous for these things of Christ, that the Gospel may yet be continued, that the Protestant Religion may yet flourish, notwithstanding all the contrivances of J•suites amongst us, (for Is not the hand of Joab in all this? ) that the Truths of God may prevail, that the Worship of God may be administred in its spiritualnesse and purity, that the Ministers of Christ may have due honour and maintenance, that the Government of Christ may be setled;
And Therefore in the First place be active and zealous for these things of christ, that the Gospel may yet be continued, that the Protestant Religion may yet flourish, notwithstanding all the contrivances of J•suites among us, (for Is not the hand of Joab in all this?) that the Truths of God may prevail, that the Worship of God may be administered in its spiritualness and purity, that the Ministers of christ may have due honour and maintenance, that the Government of christ may be settled;
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Government did I say? I did, and doe not recall it, though we live in an Age very zealous as to the Government of men, very cold as to the Government of Christ:
Government did I say? I did, and do not Recall it, though we live in an Age very zealous as to the Government of men, very cold as to the Government of christ:
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and what is the Church without a Government? I think no Government is so bad as no Government, at least wise, Some Oppression is better then Ataxy and absolute Confusion. God shew us the Pattern of his House, that we map all know what is that Forme of Discipline which is to be erected.
and what is the Church without a Government? I think no Government is so bad as no Government, At least wise, some Oppression is better then Ataxy and absolute Confusion. God show us the Pattern of his House, that we map all know what is that Form of Discipline which is to be erected.
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But I digresse, (though the Lord knows not out of any bitternesse of Spirit) I say In the first place, Lay out your selves for these things, this will be to serve your Generation indeed,
But I digress, (though the Lord knows not out of any bitterness of Spirit) I say In the First place, Lay out your selves for these things, this will be to serve your Generation indeed,
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Nay, the Generations that shall succeed you will reap the Benefit of this Service; Your Posterity, and Childrens Children will blesse God for such Progenitors;
Nay, the Generations that shall succeed you will reap the Benefit of this Service; Your Posterity, and Children's Children will bless God for such Progenitors;
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There is a great difference betwixt a good man, and a good Magistrate, betwixt a Gracious Christian, and a Serviceable Common-wealths-man. There are many that are but bad men as to their inward state, and yet they are good men in their places as to outward Service; God makes use of Gifts sometimes where there is little or no Grace: The Raven was an unclean Creature, and yet God fed the Prophet by it;
There is a great difference betwixt a good man, and a good Magistrate, betwixt a Gracious Christian, and a Serviceable Commonwealthsman. There Are many that Are but bad men as to their inward state, and yet they Are good men in their places as to outward Service; God makes use of Gifts sometime where there is little or no Grace: The Raven was an unclean Creature, and yet God fed the Prophet by it;
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There are two things in this Chapter where my Text lyes, The Spirit of God sayes of David, He was a man after his own heart, and He served his Generation, That is a blessed thing indeed,
There Are two things in this Chapter where my Text lies, The Spirit of God Says of David, He was a man After his own heart, and He served his Generation, That is a blessed thing indeed,
As the object must be right, and the person must be good, so all must be done in a regular manner. What's that? what you doe, do it with zeal, with sincerity, with courage, with perseverance, with humility, I might much inlarge upon these heads, but I must not.
As the Object must be right, and the person must be good, so all must be done in a regular manner. What's that? what you do, do it with zeal, with sincerity, with courage, with perseverance, with humility, I might much enlarge upon these Heads, but I must not.
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First, Doe all with zeal, be not lukewarme, indifferent, lazie, slothful in publick concernments, but what ever you finde in your heart to doe, doe it with all your might;
First, Do all with zeal, be not lukewarm, indifferent, lazy, slothful in public concernments, but what ever you find in your heart to do, do it with all your might;
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that Jesuites should cross sea and land to make one Proselyte, that when we see their zeal in their way, we may well wish as once Agesilaus did of Pharnabazus, Cum talis sis utinam noster esses;
that Jesuits should cross sea and land to make one Proselyte, that when we see their zeal in their Way, we may well wish as once Agesilaus did of Pharnabazus, Cum Talis sis utinam Noster esses;
Secondly, Do all with Sincerity; There must be the sincerity of the Work as well as of the Person. Do never so much, if you be not sincere in it, your Work shall be burnt, and you shall suffer losse, Others may be the better for it,
Secondly, Do all with Sincerity; There must be the sincerity of the Work as well as of the Person. Do never so much, if you be not sincere in it, your Work shall be burned, and you shall suffer loss, Others may be the better for it,
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Jacob serves Laban a great many years, but all that while his eye was upon his Rachel, It was not love to Laban but love to Rachel that made him undergoe so much.
Jacob serves Laban a great many Years, but all that while his eye was upon his Rachel, It was not love to Laban but love to Rachel that made him undergo so much.
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It is not the publick good that they aime a• but something of self, for many serve and advance Self by serving the Publick: What brave things would Absalom doe if he was upon the Throne, and all this was but to make himself more popular: We have too many such popularis aurae vilia mancipia (as Hierome speaks, ) I speak to Magistrates, to Ministers, to all, Let Sincerity runne through the Veine of all your Service,
It is not the public good that they aim a• but something of self, for many serve and advance Self by serving the Public: What brave things would Absalom doe if he was upon the Throne, and all this was but to make himself more popular: We have too many such popularis aurae vilia mancipia (as Jerome speaks,) I speak to Magistrates, to Ministers, to all, Let Sincerity run through the Vein of all your Service,
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For three things make up this Sincerity, Aright Principle, A right Rule, A right End. When Love is the Principle, the Word the Rule, the Glory of God the End, here is Sincerity.
For three things make up this Sincerity, Aright Principle, A right Rule, A right End. When Love is the Principle, the Word the Rule, the Glory of God the End, Here is Sincerity.
Thirdly, Serve your Generation with Courage, Goe on through difficulties and dangers with undaunted Resolution. Doe men scoffe and reproach you? Care not for it.
Thirdly, Serve your Generation with Courage, Go on through difficulties and dangers with undaunted Resolution. Doe men scoff and reproach you? Care not for it.
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If I perish, I perish, (said that Heroicall Spirit;) Can you Sacrifico your Lives better then for the Cause of God, and the Publick Good? NONLATINALPHABET:
If I perish, I perish, (said that Heroical Spirit;) Can you Sacrifico your Lives better then for the Cause of God, and the Public Good?:
And when you have done all, say, You are unprofitable. The Ear that is full of Corn, and the Bough that is loaden with Fruit, bowes down towards the Earth.
And when you have done all, say, You Are unprofitable. The Ear that is full of Corn, and the Bough that is loaded with Fruit, bows down towards the Earth.
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The most serviceable are the most humble; They that do most, think they do least; and this is a rare thing to see men high in service and low in spirit.
The most serviceable Are the most humble; They that do most, think they do least; and this is a rare thing to see men high in service and low in Spirit.
Men live more by the Examples of others then by the Precepts of God, not squaring their actions by quà eundum but quà itur, not by what ought to be done, but by what is done;
Men live more by the Examples of Others then by the Precepts of God, not squaring their actions by quà eundum but quà itur, not by what ought to be done, but by what is done;
especially the examples of such as are great, have a great influence upon them. A wry neck in Neroes Court was the mode, because he himself was wrynecked.
especially the Examples of such as Are great, have a great influence upon them. A wry neck in Neros Court was the mode, Because he himself was wrynecked.
Would you have the Sabbath observed strictly, see you doe not prophane it at home. You cannot better serve your Generation then by being Patternes of Good Works unto them.
Would you have the Sabbath observed strictly, see you do not profane it At home. You cannot better serve your Generation then by being Patterns of Good Works unto them.
You have Relations, provide for them, for he that provides not for his owne, hath denyed the Faith, and (quoad hoc) is worse then an Infidell: You have Salvation-work to minde;
You have Relations, provide for them, for he that provides not for his own, hath denied the Faith, and (quoad hoc) is Worse then an Infidel: You have Salvation-work to mind;
This is to serve the Times, not your Generation; In bad times, In bad places, be you as Lots; and when you can doe no good to your generation, let your generation do no hurt to you.
This is to serve the Times, not your Generation; In bad times, In bad places, be you as Lots; and when you can do no good to your generation, let your generation do no hurt to you.
Ninthly, In the carrying on of Gods Providentiall will, doe not swerve from Gods Preceptive Will, for it is not Providence but the Word that is your Rule, Providence without the Word is doubtfull, but Providence against the Word is dangerous.
Ninthly, In the carrying on of God's Providential will, do not swerve from God's Preceptive Will, for it is not Providence but the Word that is your Rule, Providence without the Word is doubtful, but Providence against the Word is dangerous.
Lastly, That you may thus serve your Generation, Mortifie Self. get large Affections: Great Service in the Life, begins with large Affections in the Heart.
Lastly, That you may thus serve your Generation, Mortify Self. get large Affections: Great Service in the Life, begins with large Affections in the Heart.
The Lord blesse this Sermon to all that heard it, to all that shall reade it, that we may be all men of Davids Spirit, Serving our Generation, that having so done, we may with comfort fall asleep. FINIS.
The Lord bless this Sermon to all that herd it, to all that shall read it, that we may be all men of Davids Spirit, Serving our Generation, that having so done, we may with Comfort fallen asleep. FINIS.
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Haec distinctio neque invetustis exemplaribus invenitur, neque ulla ratione nititur quis eenim aliter quam Dei decreto interveniente moritur? Beza. vide Calvin, in loc Hanc distinctionem, &c. rejecta altera in margine, quae tamen, &c. Actio enim verbi NONLATINALPHABET melius fertur, &c. Boisius.
Haec Distinction neque invetustis exemplaribus Invenitur, neque ulla ratione Nititur quis eenim aliter quam Dei Decreto interveniente moritur? Beza. vide calvin, in loc Hanc distinctionem, etc. rejecta altera in Margin, Quae tamen, etc. Actio enim verbi Better fertur, etc. Boisius.
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Huic consilio servivit David, quia fuit efficax Instrumentum per quod & per cujus manum illud consilium ac beneplacitum Dei in execution emvenit, Stres.
Huic consilio servivit David, quia fuit Effective Instrument per quod & per cujus manum illud consilium ac beneplacitum Dei in execution emvenit, Stres.
Hae• sunt magna o•era Domini, &c. etiam per •andem creaturae voluntatem, quafactum est quod Creator noluit impleret ipse quod voluit, &c. ut miro &c. ut miro & ineffabili modo non fiat praeter ejus voluntatem, quod etiam contra ejus fit voluntatem, Aug. Enchir. ad Laurent, c. 100. & de Civ. Dei l. 22. c. 1. Multa fiunt a malis quidem contra voluntatem Dei, sed tantae est ille saepientiae tantaeque virtutis, ut in eos exitus, quos bonos & justes ipse praescivit, tendant omnia, quae voluntaei ejus videntur adversa. vid. Lombard. C. 10. D. 47.
Hae• sunt Magna o•era Domini, etc. etiam per •andem creaturae voluntatem, quafactum est quod Creator noluit impleret ipse quod voluit, etc. ut miro etc. ut miro & ineffabili modo non fiat praeter His voluntatem, quod etiam contra His fit voluntatem, Aug. Enchiridion and Laurent, c. 100. & the Civ. Dei l. 22. c. 1. Multa Fluent a malis quidem contra voluntatem Dei, sed Tantae est Isle saepientiae tantaeque virtue, ut in eos exitus, quos bonos & Just ipse praescivit, tendant omnia, Quae voluntaei His videntur adversa. vid. Lombard. C. 10. D. 47.
•inc monemur quorsum homines vivant in mundo, ut scilicet alii alios mutua communicatione juvent. Neque enin sibi quisque natus est, sed inter se quasi sacro nexu colligatum est humanum genus. Ergn nisi leges Natuta evertere libeat, meminerimus, non privatim nobis vivendū esse sed proximis nostris. Calvin, in loc.
•inc monemur Quorsum homines vivant in mundo, ut scilicet alii Alioth mutuam communication juvent. Neque enin sibi Quisque Born est, sed inter se quasi Sacred nexu colligatum est humanum genus. Ergn nisi leges Natuta evertere libeat, meminerimus, non Privately nobis vivendun esse sed proximis nostris. calvin, in loc.
Osor. 7. H. Curpi mareecentes otio non tam vitam agunt, quam praete•vetun•ur nec vivunt sed in vita morantur, nec sero tales moriuntur s•d diu Morus to suo, Calvino
Osor. 7. H. Curpi mareecentes otio non tam vitam Agunt, quam praete•vetun•ur nec Vivunt sed in vita morantur, nec sero tales moriuntur s•d Diu Morus to Sue, Calvino
