A sermon preached at St. Bride's Church, Dublin, April 17. 1698. Upon occasion of a resolution taken in this city, of putting the laws in execution against vice and immoralities / by Pet. Browne.
NUMBERS XXV. 11. Phinehas the Son of Eleazer, the Son of Aaron the Priest, hath turned my Wrath away from the Children of Israel (while he was Zealous for my sake among them) that I Consumed not the Children of Israel in my Jealousie.
NUMBERS XXV. 11. Phinehas the Son of Eleazar, the Son of Aaron the Priest, hath turned my Wrath away from the Children of Israel (while he was Zealous for my sake among them) that I Consumed not the Children of Israel in my Jealousy.
But by the Order and Inspiration of GOD, he prophesies quite the contrary, and fore-tells the Destruction of Moab, and the Neighbouring Countries by the Israelites; for which he was sent home with Disgrace.
But by the Order and Inspiration of GOD, he prophecies quite the contrary, and foretells the Destruction of Moab, and the Neighbouring Countries by the Israelites; for which he was sent home with Disgrace.
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and afterwards was Kill'd among them) made him give their Enemies the only Advice which cou'd possibly injure the Children of Israel; and that was, To send many of their Women into the Camp, which by their Beauty and Allurements might entice the Israelites first to Unlawful Marriages and Whoredom,
and afterwards was Killed among them) made him give their Enemies the only advice which could possibly injure the Children of Israel; and that was, To send many of their Women into the Camp, which by their Beauty and Allurements might entice the Israelites First to Unlawful Marriages and Whoredom,
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and Moses by his Command, gave positive Orders throughout the Camp to all the Governours and Leaders, that they shou'd put to death all those who were guilty of these Crimes.
and Moses by his Command, gave positive Order throughout the Camp to all the Governors and Leaders, that they should put to death all those who were guilty of these Crimes.
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But as appears from the manner of the Relation, the Number and Quality of those who fell in League with the Heathen Women was so great, that Execution was delay'd;
But as appears from the manner of the Relation, the Number and Quality of those who fell in League with the Heathen Women was so great, that Execution was delayed;
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Insomuch that Zimri, a Person of Quality among them, in open Contempt of the Laws and Magistrates, brought a Midianitish Woman along with him in the sight of all the Congregation.
Insomuch that Zimri, a Person of Quality among them, in open Contempt of the Laws and Magistrates, brought a Midianitish Woman along with him in the sighed of all the Congregation.
Being at this Time to discourse concerning those Persons, who have bravely set themselves to give Vice and Immoralities an open profess'd Opposition in this City,
Being At this Time to discourse Concerning those Persons, who have bravely Set themselves to give Vice and Immoralities an open professed Opposition in this city,
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I. The first thing observable from these words is, That Persons even in a Private Capacity, may and ought to shew their Zeal for GOD against open and bare-fac'd Impiety.
I. The First thing observable from these words is, That Persons even in a Private Capacity, may and ought to show their Zeal for GOD against open and barefaced Impiety.
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For tho' Phinehas was the High-Priests Son, yet we read of no Place nor Power that he had, till he was afterwards employ'd as Commander against the Midianites. So that this Action was not proper either to his Place or Quality,
For though Phinehas was the High priests Son, yet we read of no Place nor Power that he had, till he was afterwards employed as Commander against the midianites. So that this Actium was not proper either to his Place or Quality,
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And accordingly thô Moses mention only Phinehas, as being the first that led the way; and Zimri as being a Person of the greatest Quality of those that were slain:
And accordingly though Moses mention only Phinehas, as being the First that led the Way; and Zimri as being a Person of the greatest Quality of those that were slave:
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But tho' this Command was General, yet there was this Peculiar in that Action of Phinehas, that the Command being directed to the Judges and Leaders to destroy every one their Men (i.
But though this Command was General, yet there was this Peculiar in that Actium of Phinehas, that the Command being directed to the Judges and Leaders to destroy every one their Men (i.
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And we have some instances in Scripture of particular persons, who upon extraordinary occasions have by a Zeal inflam'd and a mighty Impuls upon their Spirits, become the Executioners of God's immediate Vengeance upon Bold and Scandalous Sinners.
And we have Some instances in Scripture of particular Persons, who upon extraordinary occasions have by a Zeal inflamed and a mighty Impulse upon their Spirits, become the Executioners of God's immediate Vengeance upon Bold and Scandalous Sinners.
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For otherwise they had a fair Accusation against him for a Riotous and Illegal Assault; and being but a private Person taking upon him the Office of a Magistrate.
For otherwise they had a fair Accusation against him for a Riotous and Illegal Assault; and being but a private Person taking upon him the Office of a Magistrate.
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but this, with all the other acts of God's extraordinary dispensations have ceased, so that all such mighty impulses pretended now adays are only from the Devil.
but this, with all the other acts of God's extraordinary dispensations have ceased, so that all such mighty impulses pretended now adais Are only from the devil.
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and lastly by doing all that in us lies, to promote the Execution of those good and wholsom Laws which are Enacted against impudent Profaness and Impiety.
and lastly by doing all that in us lies, to promote the Execution of those good and wholesome Laws which Are Enacted against impudent Profaneness and Impiety.
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And that which makes this last way of shewing our Zeal so necessary now, is because multitudes who go by the name of Christians, have cast off all fear of any thing else but Temporal Laws;
And that which makes this last Way of showing our Zeal so necessary now, is Because Multitudes who go by the name of Christians, have cast off all Fear of any thing Else but Temporal Laws;
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II. The second thing I shall observe from these words is, That the nature of a true Zeal consists in our Indignation at what is plainly against the Laws of God, and evidently sinful.
II The second thing I shall observe from these words is, That the nature of a true Zeal consists in our Indignation At what is plainly against the Laws of God, and evidently sinful.
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That instance we have of a true Zeal here was against Adultery, Fornication, and the Idolatrous worship of Baal Pehor; which as one observes from the signification of the name, was an Idol purposely contrived to excite People to Lewdness and Impurity by the sight of it:
That instance we have of a true Zeal Here was against Adultery, Fornication, and the Idolatrous worship of Baal Pehor; which as one observes from the signification of the name, was an Idol purposely contrived to excite People to lewdness and Impurity by the sighed of it:
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Now Fornication and Adultery, Cursing and Swearing, Blasphemy and Profaness, Drunkenness and Gluttony, Unjust Gain and Oppression, Rebellion and Disobedience to Laws and Government, Breaking of Amity among Christians,
Now Fornication and Adultery, Cursing and Swearing, Blasphemy and Profaneness, drunkenness and Gluttony, Unjust Gain and Oppression, Rebellion and Disobedience to Laws and Government, Breaking of Amity among Christians,
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and liberal Contributions for carrying on this Design of putting the Laws in Execution against such of those Vices as are made liable to Temporal Punishments.
and liberal Contributions for carrying on this Design of putting the Laws in Execution against such of those Vices as Are made liable to Temporal Punishments.
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But since all this visible Piety, and Zeal against Irreligion and Profaness, hath first appear'd among the Members of the Establish'd Church, it must be Acknowledged that our Constitution and Principles are better Calculated for the Encouragement of all Vertue and Goodness,
But since all this visible Piety, and Zeal against Irreligion and Profaneness, hath First appeared among the Members of the Established Church, it must be Acknowledged that our Constitution and Principles Are better Calculated for the Encouragement of all Virtue and goodness,
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We must both of us with Sorrow of Heart confess, That our Separate Communions have been the immediate Natural Cause of all that Torrent of Profaness and Irreligion, Immorality and Lewdness, which during the two late Reigns came in upon these Lands with an Irresistable violence;
We must both of us with Sorrow of Heart confess, That our Separate Communions have been the immediate Natural Cause of all that Torrent of Profaneness and Irreligion, Immorality and lewdness, which during the two late Reigns Come in upon these Lands with an Irresistible violence;
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which hath so broke the Sinews of all Ecclesiastical Discipline, and depriv'd the Church of that Power Originally inherent in it by a Divine Right deriv'd from Christ himself;
which hath so broke the Sinews of all Ecclesiastical Discipline, and deprived the Church of that Power Originally inherent in it by a Divine Right derived from christ himself;
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that we are both of us now forc'd to fly to Temporal Laws for the Suppression of such Sinners, who having no fear of GOD before their Eyes, must necessarily despise the Church.
that we Are both of us now forced to fly to Temporal Laws for the Suppression of such Sinners, who having no Fear of GOD before their Eyes, must necessarily despise the Church.
And 'tis a Melancholly Consideration, that the Incorporation of the Church into the Civil State, by a Constitution of Government in it self so Excellently Contriv'd,
And it's a Melancholy Consideration, that the Incorporation of the Church into the Civil State, by a Constitution of Government in it self so Excellently Contrived,
And that the Addition of Temporal Laws in a Kingdom of Christians, which were design'd to give strength to her Censures, shou'd by this means come to have a quite contrary Effect, to swallow them all up,
And that the Addition of Temporal Laws in a Kingdom of Christians, which were designed to give strength to her Censures, should by this means come to have a quite contrary Effect, to swallow them all up,
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and Excluding all Impudent Impiety, Profaness, and Irreligion out of the Fold of Christ. So that there were generally better Christians in the Church, when it was among Infidels,
and Excluding all Impudent Impiety, Profaneness, and Irreligion out of the Fold of christ. So that there were generally better Christians in the Church, when it was among Infidels,
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I am not now going to dispute where, But it follows from hence, that it is matter of infinite Concern to each of us to be very well Assur'd, that it doth not lie at our Door.
I am not now going to dispute where, But it follows from hence, that it is matter of infinite Concern to each of us to be very well Assured, that it does not lie At our Door.
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For if there be not such a manifest violation of the known positive Laws of GOD requir'd amongst us, that they cannot communicate with us, without plainly transgressing of them;
For if there be not such a manifest violation of the known positive Laws of GOD required among us, that they cannot communicate with us, without plainly transgressing of them;
but that in all these things which do not relate to Practical Holiness, we in all Humility submit to the Wisdom of our Superiors? Who as is confessed require us to be guilty of nothing which is contrary to it.
but that in all these things which do not relate to Practical Holiness, we in all Humility submit to the Wisdom of our Superiors? Who as is confessed require us to be guilty of nothing which is contrary to it.
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And since we are so happily agreed in all those things that are great and valuable, why should we break Communion for those that are not so? O! that GOD would put it into the Hearts of our Dissenting Brethren, to weigh these heavy Consequences in the Ballance, against those few small Differences in Opinion or Practice for which we yet differ, that what remains might no way obstruct our Joynt Communion,
And since we Are so happily agreed in all those things that Are great and valuable, why should we break Communion for those that Are not so? OH! that GOD would put it into the Hearts of our Dissenting Brothers, to weigh these heavy Consequences in the Balance, against those few small Differences in Opinion or Practice for which we yet differ, that what remains might no Way obstruct our Joint Communion,
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GOD grant that our United Endeavours for the Prosecution of Vice and Wickedness, may be a happy Means of Uniting us, not only in our Affections to one another, but in the Publick Worship of GOD, and Celebration of his Sacraments;
GOD grant that our United Endeavours for the Prosecution of Vice and Wickedness, may be a happy Means of Uniting us, not only in our Affections to one Another, but in the Public Worship of GOD, and Celebration of his Sacraments;
which is the Necessary Condition of that Unity which alone will render us one Church and People in the sight of GOD. III. The Third thing observable from this Passage is, That our Zeal for the cause of God in all instances whatsoever, should contain it self within those bounds prescrib'd by himself.
which is the Necessary Condition of that Unity which alone will render us one Church and People in the sighed of GOD. III. The Third thing observable from this Passage is, That our Zeal for the cause of God in all instances whatsoever, should contain it self within those bounds prescribed by himself.
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or Discipline by methods unwarrantable, either by the Laws of God or Man. The Zealots among the Jews were very good and useful in their first original,
or Discipline by methods unwarrantable, either by the Laws of God or Man. The Zealots among the jews were very good and useful in their First original,
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But afterwards they became a most dangerous and pernicious Sect to the whole polity of the Jews, they committed all manner of Villanies under pretence of Reformation,
But afterwards they became a most dangerous and pernicious Sect to the Whole polity of the jews, they committed all manner of Villainies under pretence of Reformation,
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and they regard every Man hath to his own quiet and safety, will oblige him in prudence not to come under the lash of them, by taking any course of Fraud or Violence that is unwarrantable.
and they regard every Man hath to his own quiet and safety, will oblige him in prudence not to come under the lash of them, by taking any course of Fraud or Violence that is unwarrantable.
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But as to the Laws of GOD, the most effectual way of keeping within due Bounds in this Undertaking, is by a Preservation of your Sincerity and Humility.
But as to the Laws of GOD, the most effectual Way of keeping within due Bounds in this Undertaking, is by a Preservation of your Sincerity and Humility.
1. And first as to your Sincerity in this good Work, you must take care that you are prompted to it out of a true Concern for the Glory of GOD, and Veneration for his Laws;
1. And First as to your Sincerity in this good Work, you must take care that you Are prompted to it out of a true Concern for the Glory of GOD, and Veneration for his Laws;
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and the discharging of a good Conscience in doing all that in you lies to the promoting of these Ends. If these be the Motives that spur you on to give insolent Profaness and Impiety an open Opposition, 'tis a glorious Enterprize;
and the discharging of a good Conscience in doing all that in you lies to the promoting of these Ends. If these be the Motives that spur you on to give insolent Profaneness and Impiety an open Opposition, it's a glorious Enterprise;
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2. And secondly, As to your Humility, this is to be secur'd both in respect of your selves, and in your Deportment to others. As to the first, You must not value your selves upon this,
2. And secondly, As to your Humility, this is to be secured both in respect of your selves, and in your Deportment to Others. As to the First, You must not valve your selves upon this,
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for 'tis not them, but their Sins you prosecute. There is a manner of accusing People which thô it want no Courage or Resolution, yet discovers Meekness and Humility;
for it's not them, but their Sins you prosecute. There is a manner of accusing People which though it want no Courage or Resolution, yet discovers Meekness and Humility;
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And therefore whenever this End can be effected without it, and that you have just ground to think that their Conversion can be wrought by Secret Admonition, you are not to expose them to Publick Disgrace and Punishment.
And Therefore whenever this End can be effected without it, and that you have just ground to think that their Conversion can be wrought by Secret Admonition, you Are not to expose them to Public Disgrace and Punishment.
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Some Sins are of that infectious Quality they catch like the Plague, and especially those of Lasciviousness in Youth, where there is a Disposition to be wrought upon:
some Sins Are of that infectious Quality they catch like the Plague, and especially those of Lasciviousness in Youth, where there is a Disposition to be wrought upon:
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and let no Opinion of your own Piety or Devout Performances among your Selves insinuate any Disesteem of the service of the Church, which is much more acceptable to Almighty GOD.
and let no Opinion of your own Piety or Devout Performances among your Selves insinuate any Disesteem of the service of the Church, which is much more acceptable to Almighty GOD.
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for to the great Credit not only of Christianity but of the Establish't Church, you have made it appear, that People may in all respects be as Vertuous and Holy within the Bosom of the Church,
for to the great Credit not only of Christianity but of the Established Church, you have made it appear, that People may in all respects be as Virtuous and Holy within the Bosom of the Church,
One thing more I would recommend to You under this Head, and that is, That in all your Designs for the promoting of Vertue and Holiness, you never abound so much in your own sense,
One thing more I would recommend to You under this Head, and that is, That in all your Designs for the promoting of Virtue and Holiness, you never abound so much in your own sense,
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If you have a true Zeal, this is the only effectual way to have it according to Knowledge: But without their Guidance and Conduct, you will run into Errors before you are aware;
If you have a true Zeal, this is the only effectual Way to have it according to Knowledge: But without their Guidance and Conduct, you will run into Errors before you Are aware;
The Zealots among the Jews by assuming to themselves what did not belong to them, proceeded at last to Elect and Ordain the High-Priest, despising the Rules of Birth (says Josepbus ) by which they were to Succeed;
The Zealots among the jews by assuming to themselves what did not belong to them, proceeded At last to Elect and Ordain the High-Priest, despising the Rules of Birth (Says Josephus) by which they were to Succeed;
IV. Another thing contain'd in these words is, That the Suppression of Open Scandalous Impiety, is the most effectual means of diverting GOD's Judgments from a Nation.
IV. another thing contained in these words is, That the Suppression of Open Scandalous Impiety, is the most effectual means of diverting GOD's Judgments from a nation.
and while the Number and Quality of those who defil'd themselves with the Midianitish Women hinder'd the Execution of the Law, the Plague took off Four and Twenty Thousand of them.
and while the Number and Quality of those who defiled themselves with the Midianitish Women hindered the Execution of the Law, the Plague took off Four and Twenty Thousand of them.
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Now the Reason why this Action was of so much Power and Efficacy to prevail with GOD in all likelihood was, Either because he was one of the greatest Quality of those that were guilty,
Now the Reason why this Actium was of so much Power and Efficacy to prevail with GOD in all likelihood was, Either Because he was one of the greatest Quality of those that were guilty,
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Or else, which is not improbable, because this Couragious Action of his in beginning the Execution, gave occasion to the rest of the Youth to follow his Example,
Or Else, which is not improbable, Because this Courageous Actium of his in beginning the Execution, gave occasion to the rest of the Youth to follow his Exampl,
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And without doubt this was the reason why Phinehas was afterwards sent Commander of the Army against the Midianites, because GOD was likelier to bless that Hand with Success which had thus led the way,
And without doubt this was the reason why Phinehas was afterwards sent Commander of the Army against the midianites, Because GOD was likelier to bless that Hand with Success which had thus led the Way,
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This same Method of GOD's Dealing by whole Nations, according to that visible Appearance of Piety and Open Face of Religion that is among them, is very discernable in the whole Series of GODs Dispensations to the Jews.
This same Method of GOD's Dealing by Whole nations, according to that visible Appearance of Piety and Open Face of Religion that is among them, is very discernible in the Whole Series of God's Dispensations to the jews.
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Now the Wisdom and the Justice of GOD in this is very Accountable by us, notwithstanding that the Good are promiscuously involv'd in the same Calamities with the Wicked. For,
Now the Wisdom and the justice of GOD in this is very Accountable by us, notwithstanding that the Good Are promiscuously involved in the same Calamities with the Wicked. For,
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1. Since good and bad People, according to our Saviour's Similitude, grow together like the Tares and the Wheat, they must therefore undergo all the several Changes of Weather in common, let the Cause be what it will;
1. Since good and bad People, according to our Saviour's Similitude, grow together like the Tares and the Wheat, they must Therefore undergo all the several Changes of Weather in Common, let the Cause be what it will;
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And that GOD might appear Just and True in all his Dealings by the Children of Men, the Cause of these things must be something that is common to them both;
And that GOD might appear Just and True in all his Dealings by the Children of Men, the Cause of these things must be something that is Common to them both;
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And therefore as the Eternal Welfare of Men hereafter depends upon their own Secret Piety, so the Prosperity of whole Nations proceeds from the Open Profession of Religion and Morality.
And Therefore as the Eternal Welfare of Men hereafter depends upon their own Secret Piety, so the Prosperity of Whole nations proceeds from the Open Profession of Religion and Morality.
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and Secondly, Because thô they were not, but that they suffered wrongfully; yet this may be design'd by GOD, in order to an ample Recompence hereafter:
and Secondly, Because though they were not, but that they suffered wrongfully; yet this may be designed by GOD, in order to an ample Recompense hereafter:
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and therefore the other seems necessarily to require some Punishment in this Life, thô the many Evil Consequences of Scandalous Sins may hereafter be punisht by a positive Act of Justice.
and Therefore the other seems necessarily to require Some Punishment in this Life, though the many Evil Consequences of Scandalous Sins may hereafter be punished by a positive Act of justice.
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And therefore 'tis those Open Sins which are not to be conceal'd from the knowledge of Men, such as Cursing, Swearing and Adultery, &c. for which a Land is said to mourn.
And Therefore it's those Open Sins which Are not to be concealed from the knowledge of Men, such as Cursing, Swearing and Adultery, etc. for which a Land is said to mourn.
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I shall only mind them here (if ever they are dispos'd to consider it) that besides the proper guilt of their own sins, they will in the day of Judgment be accountable for all those Evils upon their Country, which have been the consequences of their sins in this life:
I shall only mind them Here (if ever they Are disposed to Consider it) that beside the proper guilt of their own Sins, they will in the day of Judgement be accountable for all those Evils upon their Country, which have been the consequences of their Sins in this life:
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V. The last thing I shall observe from hence is, That as the Suppression of Scandalous Wickedness diverts the Judgments of God from a People in general,
V. The last thing I shall observe from hence is, That as the Suppression of Scandalous Wickedness diverts the Judgments of God from a People in general,
And besides it follows, that GOD would give him the Covenant of an Everlasting Priesthood, ( i. e. ) confirm it in the same Line to him and his Posterity.
And beside it follows, that GOD would give him the Covenant of an Everlasting Priesthood, (i. e.) confirm it in the same Line to him and his Posterity.
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A tenderness to his own Children made him disregard the Publick Good, and prefer the Ease and Quiet of his Private Family before the Publick Welfare of the Church:
A tenderness to his own Children made him disregard the Public Good, and prefer the Ease and Quiet of his Private Family before the Public Welfare of the Church:
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Whereas Phinehas in all likelihood, ran a great hazard of his Life, since Zimri and Cosbi were considerable Persons, One the Head of a Chief House, and the Other a Prince's Daughter of Midian; and therefore probably there wanted not People to endeavour a Revenge.
Whereas Phinehas in all likelihood, ran a great hazard of his Life, since Zimri and Cozbi were considerable Persons, One the Head of a Chief House, and the Other a Prince's Daughter of Midian; and Therefore probably there wanted not People to endeavour a Revenge.
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as appears by this action of Zimri 's, out-brav'd the Laws and Magistrates, and therefore as it is Psal. 106. This was counted to him for Righteousness thrô all Generations for evermore.
as appears by this actium of Zimri is, outbraved the Laws and Magistrates, and Therefore as it is Psalm 106. This was counted to him for Righteousness thrô all Generations for evermore.
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And the wise Athenian Lawgiver being ask'd Which was the most effectual means of preserving Justice and Equity in a City? answered, That those who receive no Injury by unlawful things, be equally incens'd as those who suffer by them.
And the wise Athenian Lawgiver being asked Which was the most effectual means of preserving justice and Equity in a city? answered, That those who receive no Injury by unlawful things, be equally incensed as those who suffer by them.
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And gave this as the surest sign of the decay of any Community, when every one is eagerly bent upon their own welfare, without regard to any thing beyond themselves.
And gave this as the Surest Signen of the decay of any Community, when every one is eagerly bent upon their own welfare, without regard to any thing beyond themselves.
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Let therefore the same Spirit be in us, and let us lay to heart the daily Profanations of GOD's holy Name among us, the open Reproaches of his Divine Truths,
Let Therefore the same Spirit be in us, and let us lay to heart the daily Profanations of GOD's holy Name among us, the open Reproaches of his Divine Truths,
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and yet leave all those Excellent Laws that are made against the Publick Reproaches of GOD's holy Name and his Religion, to lie neglected and trampled upon.
and yet leave all those Excellent Laws that Are made against the Public Reproaches of GOD's holy Name and his Religion, to lie neglected and trampled upon.
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GOD be prais'd there is now a Spirit of Zeal and Fervour, answerable to that of Phinehas stirr'd up among us, with the true Qualifications and Temper of the Gospel;
GOD be praised there is now a Spirit of Zeal and Fervour, answerable to that of Phinehas stirred up among us, with the true Qualifications and Temper of the Gospel;
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For true Vertue is then only in danger when 'tis attack'd with Methods of Treachery, and 'tis never safer than when it hath declar'd open War with Vice.
For true Virtue is then only in danger when it's attacked with Methods of Treachery, and it's never safer than when it hath declared open War with Vice.
and improv'd into a strange variety of Profane and Atheistical Principles; all which look one way, and agree to make a Body against all reveal'd Religion,
and improved into a strange variety of Profane and Atheistical Principles; all which look one Way, and agree to make a Body against all revealed Religion,
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the sensible Decrease of Publick and Scandalous Vice in this City, &c. Let them but lay these things, which are a substantial present advantage to our Church and Nation, against those groundless surmises of some ill Consequences they know not when, nor how.
the sensible Decrease of Public and Scandalous Vice in this city, etc. Let them but lay these things, which Are a substantial present advantage to our Church and nation, against those groundless surmises of Some ill Consequences they know not when, nor how.
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and all that Impudent and Bare-fac'd Impiety which, with the Encouragement of the Magistrates and Contributions of good People, they may be the happy means of suppressing.
and all that Impudent and Barefaced Impiety which, with the Encouragement of the Magistrates and Contributions of good People, they may be the happy means of suppressing.
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for the Rage and Fury of Persons crost and disturb'd in their Vices, is very well likened by Solomon to the fierceness of a Bear when she is rob'd of her Whelps.
for the Rage and Fury of Persons crossed and disturbed in their Vices, is very well likened by Solomon to the fierceness of a Bear when she is robbed of her Whelps.
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But comfort your selves with this, that they have no other Objection against you, but what the Devils made to our Saviour, That you come to torment them before their time.
But Comfort your selves with this, that they have no other Objection against you, but what the Devils made to our Saviour, That you come to torment them before their time.
Let us but remain Undaunted, and this Impudent Impiety will loose Ground dayly, till the Numbers of its Votaries grow so small that they will be asham'd of it.
Let us but remain Undaunted, and this Impudent Impiety will lose Ground daily, till the Numbers of its Votaries grow so small that they will be ashamed of it.
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And there is so much of the innate quality of the Devil in all Vice and Wickedness, that if we do resist it manfully it will fly from us, and we shall surely be Conquerors in the end. FINIS.
And there is so much of the innate quality of the devil in all Vice and Wickedness, that if we do resist it manfully it will fly from us, and we shall surely be Conquerors in the end. FINIS.
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