For unless the Complaints of all sober men be groundless, unless the publick Voice, and our own Experience deceive us, the sundry Prophecies of the last days are fulfilled in ours;
For unless the Complaints of all Sobrium men be groundless, unless the public Voice, and our own Experience deceive us, the sundry Prophecies of the last days Are fulfilled in ours;
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and the Mischiefs that did but creep in the beginning of Christianity, gather strength and multiply among us, upon whom the Ends of the World are come.
and the Mischiefs that did but creep in the beginning of Christianity, gather strength and multiply among us, upon whom the Ends of the World Are come.
Should I read unto you this whole Epistle of St. Jude, or the greatest part of the second of St. Peter, which in most things agrees with this, your own Observation would presently suit each Character;
Should I read unto you this Whole Epistle of Saint U^de, or the greatest part of the second of Saint Peter, which in most things agrees with this, your own Observation would presently suit each Character;
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you would point out the Persons to whom they belonged, and think it not improbable, that when the Spirit of God did inspire these holy men, he might do it with an eye to the present Age.
you would point out the Persons to whom they belonged, and think it not improbable, that when the Spirit of God did inspire these holy men, he might do it with an eye to the present Age.
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and being Errour falls and disappears of it self, when the Truth is set in a clear light, I shall wave those black descriptions both of the Persons and their Doctrines, which the Apostle has here exposed before us,
and being Error falls and disappears of it self, when the Truth is Set in a clear Light, I shall wave those black descriptions both of the Persons and their Doctrines, which the Apostle has Here exposed before us,
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and shall onely use them as so many Arguments of our care and caution, that if we meet with the men, (as 'tis hard to avoid them) we may notwithstanding shun their Errours;
and shall only use them as so many Arguments of our care and caution, that if we meet with the men, (as it's hard to avoid them) we may notwithstanding shun their Errors;
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and unblameably our selves, and praying continually both for our selves and others, and thus earnestly contend for the Faith which was once delivered to the Saints.
and unblamably our selves, and praying continually both for our selves and Others, and thus earnestly contend for the Faith which was once Delivered to the Saints.
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The words are a plain, but pathetical Exhortation to an indispensible and weighty Duty, incumbent on every man that hath given up his Name to Christ, that professes the true Apostolick Faith,
The words Are a plain, but pathetical Exhortation to an indispensible and weighty Duty, incumbent on every man that hath given up his Name to christ, that Professes the true Apostolic Faith,
when we reflect on the relation wherein we stand, not meerly as Professours, but some as Fathers, many as Dispensers, and all as Sons in the common Faith, to be very earnest and zealous for it;
when we reflect on the Relation wherein we stand, not merely as Professors, but Some as Father's, many as Dispensers, and all as Sons in the Common Faith, to be very earnest and zealous for it;
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IV. To conclude all with the earnest Exhortation of St. Jude, that upon these and some other motives I shall offer, we may be effectually perswaded, NONLATINALPHABET, to contend earnestly for it; i. e.
IV. To conclude all with the earnest Exhortation of Saint U^de, that upon these and Some other motives I shall offer, we may be effectually persuaded,, to contend earnestly for it; i. e.
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for how should we contend for that which we do not believe? yet it principally denotes the latter, i. e. the word of Faith, the Doctrine that brings Salvation, the undoubted Principles of our holy Religion, contained at large in the Gospel,
for how should we contend for that which we do not believe? yet it principally denotes the latter, i. e. the word of Faith, the Doctrine that brings Salvation, the undoubted Principles of our holy Religion, contained At large in the Gospel,
And this is evident, 1. from the following word in the Text, NONLATINALPHABET, the Faith delivered; for as for the Act or Habit of Faith, it is either produced by the ordinary means of hearing,
And this is evident, 1. from the following word in the Text,, the Faith Delivered; for as for the Act or Habit of Faith, it is either produced by the ordinary means of hearing,
And 2. from many parallel places of Scripture, as Acts 13. 8. Where Elymas the Sorcerer sought to turn away the Deputy from the Faith, who is afterwards said, v. 12. to be astonished at the Doctrine of the Lord:
And 2. from many parallel places of Scripture, as Acts 13. 8. Where Elymas the Sorcerer sought to turn away the Deputy from the Faith, who is afterwards said, v. 12. to be astonished At the Doctrine of the Lord:
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and prophesies also of others, That in the latter times some shall depart from the Faith, 1 Tim. 4. 1. By all which, we are to understand the Doctrine of Faith; that Faith which God revealed by his Son, which Christ made known to his Apostles,
and prophecies also of Others, That in the latter times Some shall depart from the Faith, 1 Tim. 4. 1. By all which, we Are to understand the Doctrine of Faith; that Faith which God revealed by his Son, which christ made known to his Apostles,
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And here if we would take in the whole we contend for, we must go back to the beginning, not onely to the Book of the Generation of Jesus Christ, but even to the Epoche of time it self, and may trace it down briefly in this succeeding course:
And Here if we would take in the Whole we contend for, we must go back to the beginning, not only to the Book of the Generation of jesus christ, but even to the Epoch of time it self, and may trace it down briefly in this succeeding course:
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but unto a selected company of illiterate Galileans, twelve men of mean quality, and from an obscure corner, without the advantages of Birth or Breeding, that by the weakness of the Instruments,
but unto a selected company of illiterate Galileans, twelve men of mean quality, and from an Obscure corner, without the advantages of Birth or Breeding, that by the weakness of the Instruments,
These were they, despised indeed by men, but highly favoured of God, and chosen by Christ to be Witnesses of all that he began both to do, and teach, and suffer:
These were they, despised indeed by men, but highly favoured of God, and chosen by christ to be Witnesses of all that he began both to do, and teach, and suffer:
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and the freedom of Friends, had the evidence of their outward Senses to confirm the inward perswasion of their Minds, whereby they were as infallibly assured that he knew all things,
and the freedom of Friends, had the evidence of their outward Senses to confirm the inward persuasion of their Minds, whereby they were as infallibly assured that he knew all things,
And thus St. John the familiar Disciple testifieth of himself and the rest of the Apostles, 1 Ep. 1. 1. That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon,
And thus Saint John the familiar Disciple Testifieth of himself and the rest of the Apostles, 1 Epistle 1. 1. That which was from the beginning, which we have herd, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon,
Sufferings, and above all, of his glorious Resurrection from the dead, even of all that had passed from the Baptism of John, until the day of his Assumption;
Sufferings, and above all, of his glorious Resurrection from the dead, even of all that had passed from the Baptism of John, until the day of his Assump;
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so after his Ascension, he confirmed their Minds, and increased their Faith, and emboldened their Faces, by the punctual performance of the Promise he made them on Earth in sending the Spirit from Heaven:
so After his Ascension, he confirmed their Minds, and increased their Faith, and emboldened their Faces, by the punctual performance of the Promise he made them on Earth in sending the Spirit from Heaven:
that inspired them with the gift of Tongues and of Prophecy, endued them with a power of working Miracles also, in some respects greater than those he had wrought himself,
that inspired them with the gift of Tongues and of Prophecy, endued them with a power of working Miracles also, in Some respects greater than those he had wrought himself,
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for by one short Sermon (as I said) which you read in the second of the Acts, they augmented the former number of 120 with the addition of about 3000 Souls,
for by one short Sermon (as I said) which you read in the second of the Acts, they augmented the former number of 120 with the addition of about 3000 Souls,
so mightily grew the Word of God, and prevailed, and Believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women, Act. 5. 14. These were the Persons to whom the Faith was at first delivered, and these the means of its first conveyance:
so mightily grew the Word of God, and prevailed, and Believers were the more added to the Lord, Multitudes both of men and women, Act. 5. 14. These were the Persons to whom the Faith was At First Delivered, and these the means of its First conveyance:
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which consisted of a company of faithful, and obedient, and devout People, professing the same Doctrine, communicating in the same Sacraments, and presenting the same Prayers:
which consisted of a company of faithful, and obedient, and devout People, professing the same Doctrine, communicating in the same Sacraments, and presenting the same Prayers:
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and the same day there were added unto them about 3000 Souls; and they continued stedfastly in the Apostles Doctrine and Fellowship, and in breaking of Bread, and in Prayers.
and the same day there were added unto them about 3000 Souls; and they continued steadfastly in the Apostles Doctrine and Fellowship, and in breaking of Bred, and in Prayers.
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they stedfastly retained the Apostles Doctrine, there's the unity of the Faith; they continued in the Apostles Fellowship, there's their union and adherence to their Governours;
they steadfastly retained the Apostles Doctrine, there's the unity of the Faith; they continued in the Apostles Fellowship, there's their Union and adherence to their Governors;
they received the blessed Eucharist, expressed by breaking of bread, and consented in the use of the common Prayers, there's the Uniformity of their Worship.
they received the blessed Eucharist, expressed by breaking of bred, and consented in the use of the Common Prayers, there's the Uniformity of their Worship.
These were the Saints of the first Church, built upon the Faith which the Apostles then preached, made capable of a continual increase, and an uninterrupted succession:
These were the Saints of the First Church, built upon the Faith which the Apostles then preached, made capable of a continual increase, and an uninterrupted succession:
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for that the Faith was at first revealed by Christ, and published by his Apostles, is confessed by all Christians, however they be otherwise divided in their opinions or judgments:
for that the Faith was At First revealed by christ, and published by his Apostles, is confessed by all Christians, however they be otherwise divided in their opinions or Judgments:
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but where this Faith is now to be found, and how it is derived downwards unto us, who live at the distance of 1600 years and upwards, is a controversie that at this very hour disturbs Christendom.
but where this Faith is now to be found, and how it is derived downwards unto us, who live At the distance of 1600 Years and upward, is a controversy that At this very hour disturbs Christendom.
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That the Scriptures are not a sufficient Rule of Faith, but want a supply from Tradition, is the known Doctrine of the Church of Rome. By the meer mention of which, you cannot but see the necessity of a Resolution,
That the Scriptures Are not a sufficient Rule of Faith, but want a supply from Tradition, is the known Doctrine of the Church of Room. By the mere mention of which, you cannot but see the necessity of a Resolution,
I confess at the first, when Christianity was confin'd to a narrow compass, and the number of Believers was but small, their zeal and concern for the Faith was such, that there was no danger of letting any thing slip which they had received as a necessary Doctrine;
I confess At the First, when Christianity was confined to a narrow compass, and the number of Believers was but small, their zeal and concern for the Faith was such, that there was no danger of letting any thing slip which they had received as a necessary Doctrine;
and then Oral Tradition was a proper conveyance of the divine Will, especially considering that then the gifts of the Spirit were plentifully shed, not onely on the Apostles,
and then Oral Tradition was a proper conveyance of the divine Will, especially considering that then the Gifts of the Spirit were plentifully shed, not only on the Apostles,
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when it spread it self far and near, and passed through many hands into divers remote Countries, the same Spirit that moved the Apostles to teach and preach, moved some of them to write what they had preached,
when it spread it self Far and near, and passed through many hands into diverse remote Countries, the same Spirit that moved the Apostles to teach and preach, moved Some of them to write what they had preached,
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and other holy men to write what they had seen and heard, lest in process of time their Doctrine might be forgotten by the carelesness of luke-warm Professours,
and other holy men to write what they had seen and herd, lest in process of time their Doctrine might be forgotten by the carelessness of lukewarm Professors,
And truly, though the Writings of any one Apostle appointed for this purpose had been sufficient to preserve the Faith entire, particularly had we onely the Gospel of St. John, affirming of himself, that though he had omitted many things that Jesus did,
And truly, though the Writings of any one Apostle appointed for this purpose had been sufficient to preserve the Faith entire, particularly had we only the Gospel of Saint John, affirming of himself, that though he had omitted many things that jesus did,
yet he had written all things necessary to salvation, Joh. 20. 30, 31. And many other signes truly did Jesus in the presence of his Disciples, which are not written in this Book:
yet he had written all things necessary to salvation, John 20. 30, 31. And many other Signs truly did jesus in the presence of his Disciples, which Are not written in this Book:
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and what of that? and that believing, (this, as the great foundation of all the rest, which the belief of this is apt to produce in your hearts and lives) ye might have life through his Name.
and what of that? and that believing, (this, as the great Foundation of all the rest, which the belief of this is apt to produce in your hearts and lives) you might have life through his Name.
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If it was necessary for the Apostles to write at all, lest what they had delivered might be lost, it was requisite they should write all that was necessary,
If it was necessary for the Apostles to write At all, lest what they had Delivered might be lost, it was requisite they should write all that was necessary,
and in his own due time inspired those holy men that writ it, had they with-held or suppressed any part of it, the drift of the whole had been rendered ineffectual, our Faith had been lame,
and in his own due time inspired those holy men that writ it, had they withheld or suppressed any part of it, the drift of the Whole had been rendered ineffectual, our Faith had been lame,
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for, beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, he expounded unto them in all the Scriptures, the things concerning himself, Luke 24. 27. And hence St. Peter seems to prefer the Prophecies of old time,
for, beginning At Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the Scriptures, the things Concerning himself, Lycia 24. 27. And hence Saint Peter seems to prefer the Prophecies of old time,
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for though we heard the voice in the holy Mount, 2 Pet. 1. 18. yet he presently adds, we have also a more sure word of Prophesie, whereunto ye do well that ye take heed,
for though we herd the voice in the holy Mount, 2 Pet. 1. 18. yet he presently adds, we have also a more sure word of Prophesy, whereunto you do well that you take heed,
Thus St. Paul commends Timothy, that from a child he had known the holy Scriptures, which were able to make him wise unto salvation, through Faith which is in Christ Jesus, 2 Tim. 3. 15. And to name no more, The Beraeans are said to be more noble than they of Thessalonica, because they searched the Scriptures daily,
Thus Saint Paul commends Timothy, that from a child he had known the holy Scriptures, which were able to make him wise unto salvation, through Faith which is in christ jesus, 2 Tim. 3. 15. And to name no more, The Bereans Are said to be more noble than they of Thessalonica, Because they searched the Scriptures daily,
and by degrees, as the Spirit moved the Apostles and other holy men to write? For the perfection therefore and sufficiency of the New we have the practice of the Church in the purest times,
and by Degrees, as the Spirit moved the Apostles and other holy men to write? For the perfection Therefore and sufficiency of the New we have the practice of the Church in the Purest times,
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but this does not at all infer the insufficiency of the Scriptures, because the Traditions they urged, were of such things as were set down in the Scriptures.
but this does not At all infer the insufficiency of the Scriptures, Because the Traditions they urged, were of such things as were Set down in the Scriptures.
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Nay, they did rather hereby confirm their authority, by shewing the great agreement there was between such as were true Traditions, and the holy Scriptures:
Nay, they did rather hereby confirm their Authority, by showing the great agreement there was between such as were true Traditions, and the holy Scriptures:
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where the Scriptures were allowed, they alledg'd the Scriptures in the first place, and Traditions for the true sence and interpretation of the Scriptures.
where the Scriptures were allowed, they alleged the Scriptures in the First place, and Traditions for the true sense and Interpretation of the Scriptures.
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And elsewhere having reckoned up the Canonical Books, These are they (says he) that make up the Rule from whence we draw all the assertions of our Faith.
And elsewhere having reckoned up the Canonical Books, These Are they (Says he) that make up the Rule from whence we draw all the assertions of our Faith.
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And from such (saith he to Timothy his own Son in the Faith) withdraw thy self, v. 5. Whatever any man would alledge or obtrude upon you, which is not consonant to the wholsome words of Christ and his Apostles, which make up the whole Doctrine according to Godliness, reject and disclaim it as alien from the Faith;
And from such (Says he to Timothy his own Son in the Faith) withdraw thy self, v. 5. Whatever any man would allege or obtrude upon you, which is not consonant to the wholesome words of christ and his Apostles, which make up the Whole Doctrine according to Godliness, reject and disclaim it as alien from the Faith;
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I conclude this point with the words and appeal of the Prophet, which is back'd with an excellent reason, Isai. 8. 20. To the Law and to the Testimony;
I conclude this point with the words and appeal of the Prophet, which is backed with an excellent reason, Isaiah 8. 20. To the Law and to the Testimony;
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if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. III. I should now proceed in the third place to observe the emphasis and force of the Particle NONLATINALPHABET.
if they speak not according to this word, it is Because there is no Light in them. III. I should now proceed in the third place to observe the emphasis and force of the Particle.
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But that which I chiefly designe, (since the time forbids me to enlarge upon it) is the Immutability of this Faith, which is the proper importance of the word Once.
But that which I chiefly Design, (since the time forbids me to enlarge upon it) is the Immutability of this Faith, which is the proper importance of the word Once.
The same that they received of Christ, they delivered to the Saints. So St. Peter declares, 2 Pet. 1. 16. We have not followed cunningly devised Fables,
The same that they received of christ, they Delivered to the Saints. So Saint Peter declares, 2 Pet. 1. 16. We have not followed cunningly devised Fables,
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Nay, St. Paul speaks of his Gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, as one and the same thing, Rom. 16. 25. which he there interprets once for all to be, The Revelation of the Mystery which was kept secret since the World began,
Nay, Saint Paul speaks of his Gospel and the preaching of jesus christ, as one and the same thing, Rom. 16. 25. which he there interprets once for all to be, The Revelation of the Mystery which was kept secret since the World began,
Here then we are sure of the whole immutable counsel of God for the Faith and Obedience of all Nations, which the succeeding Church is to preach and receive as from the beginning, not to enlarge or shorten, not to alter or corrupt by any mixtures or additions of their own devising:
Here then we Are sure of the Whole immutable counsel of God for the Faith and obedience of all nations, which the succeeding Church is to preach and receive as from the beginning, not to enlarge or shorten, not to altar or corrupt by any mixtures or additions of their own devising:
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For though We (says St. Paul, Gal. 1. 8.) or an Angel from Heaven, preach any other Gospel unto you, that that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
For though We (Says Saint Paul, Gal. 1. 8.) or an Angel from Heaven, preach any other Gospel unto you, that that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
And what need I say more? If an Apostle or an Angel may not attempt a change in the Doctrine of the Gospel, under pain of a Curse, what shall be the doom of any other? If Christ knew the mind of his Father,
And what need I say more? If an Apostle or an Angel may not attempt a change in the Doctrine of the Gospel, under pain of a Curse, what shall be the doom of any other? If christ knew the mind of his Father,
and the Apostles his, what words can express the heinousness of that guilt, where men presume to make additions to it? I shall add but one Rule which may serve to establish us in this Faith against all sort of innovations,
and the Apostles his, what words can express the heinousness of that guilt, where men presume to make additions to it? I shall add but one Rule which may serve to establish us in this Faith against all sort of innovations,
and 'tis that of Tertullian 's, where he pleads Prescription for the Truth: Id dominicum & verum quod prius traditum, id extraneum & falsum, quod posterius immissum.
and it's that of Tertullian is, where he pleads Prescription for the Truth: Id Dominicum & verum quod prius traditum, id extraneum & falsum, quod Posterior immissum.
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Whatever is truly a part of the Christian Doctrine, was once at first delivered; whatever bears any latter date, can never be a point of the true Faith.
Whatever is truly a part of the Christian Doctrine, was once At First Delivered; whatever bears any latter date, can never be a point of the true Faith.
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There is a Zeal (I know) in the World which tends to destroy what it seems to contend for, which is full of bitterness and wrath, and clamours, and evil speakings;
There is a Zeal (I know) in the World which tends to destroy what it seems to contend for, which is full of bitterness and wrath, and clamours, and evil speakings;
and 'tis but reasonable to expect that the Seed of God which was then sown in your hearts, should grow up daily to perfection, and bring forth suitable fruit:
and it's but reasonable to expect that the Seed of God which was then sown in your hearts, should grow up daily to perfection, and bring forth suitable fruit:
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but to cast the highest reflection upon the honour of Religion, to stain the care and piety of our Fathers, to reproach and vilifie that Doctrine which they so faithfully dispensed,
but to cast the highest reflection upon the honour of Religion, to stain the care and piety of our Father's, to reproach and vilify that Doctrine which they so faithfully dispensed,
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And as the best means to maintain this Perseverance, let us all be most earnestly exhorted to joyn in an hearty Union and Compliance with the Doctrine,
And as the best means to maintain this Perseverance, let us all be most earnestly exhorted to join in an hearty union and Compliance with the Doctrine,
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And seeing you are now dispersed and distributed into several Callings, and a great diversity of Conditions, howsoever God hath disposed of you, see that you carry the Reputation of your Family and Extraction along with you;
And seeing you Are now dispersed and distributed into several Callings, and a great diversity of Conditions, howsoever God hath disposed of you, see that you carry the Reputation of your Family and Extraction along with you;
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let it appear by your walking in Christ, as you have received him, that the Principles of the Christian Religion have their efficacy in every Profession;
let it appear by your walking in christ, as you have received him, that the Principles of the Christian Religion have their efficacy in every Profession;
And because the great demonstration of your Faith is to be seen in your Works, especially the works of Mercy and Charity, Put on therefore (as the Elect of God, holy,
And Because the great demonstration of your Faith is to be seen in your Works, especially the works of Mercy and Charity, Put on Therefore (as the Elect of God, holy,
and above all these things, put on Charity, which is the bond of perfectness, as the Apostle again exhorts, Col. 3. 12. You cannot want Objects to move your compassion, nor Motives to constrain it:
and above all these things, put on Charity, which is the bound of perfectness, as the Apostle again exhorts, Col. 3. 12. You cannot want Objects to move your compassion, nor Motives to constrain it:
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and their fidelity to the Crown (two inseparable Notes of a genuine Son of the Church of England) during the times of the Great Rebellion; and many are the Children that can scarce speak for themselvs, who through the narrow Provision that is made for the CLERGY in too many places of this Kingdom, bespeak your assistance by my mouth.
and their Fidis to the Crown (two inseparable Notes of a genuine Son of the Church of England) during the times of the Great Rebellion; and many Are the Children that can scarce speak for themselves, who through the narrow Provision that is made for the CLERGY in too many places of this Kingdom, bespeak your assistance by my Mouth.
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What should be accounted the Houshold of Faith, rather than the Families of them that preach it? And what opportunity can ye have of doing good, that exceeds this?
What should be accounted the Household of Faith, rather than the Families of them that preach it? And what opportunity can you have of doing good, that exceeds this?
or is it not rather the Blessing of God, who hath given you all things richly to enjoy? What has any amongst you which he did not receive? Now if you did receive it, look up to God your great Benefactor with thankful hearts,
or is it not rather the Blessing of God, who hath given you all things richly to enjoy? What has any among you which he did not receive? Now if you did receive it, look up to God your great Benefactor with thankful hearts,
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Deposite that Tribute which you owe unto God for their use, and what you leave with the Stewards of the Feast to day, let it be but an Earnest-Penny of what you designe for the Treasurers of the Corporation from time to time:
Deposit that Tribute which you owe unto God for their use, and what you leave with the Stewards of the Feast to day, let it be but an Earnest-Penny of what you Design for the Treasurers of the Corporation from time to time:
for I am warranted to assure you, That God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of Love, which ye have shewed towards his Name, in that ye have ministred unto the Saints, and yet do minister.
for I am warranted to assure you, That God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of Love, which you have showed towards his Name, in that you have ministered unto the Saints, and yet do minister.
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