Moderation stated in a sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and aldermen of the City of London, at Guild-hall chappel, Octob. 22, 1682 by John Evans ...
THE method which Saint Paul usually observed in his Epistles was this, First, To consider what disorders and abuses were raised and crept in among them after his departure, what Points controverted, what Truths obscure, what erroneous and corrupt Doctrines taught contrary to the purity of Christian Religion,
THE method which Saint Paul usually observed in his Epistles was this, First, To Consider what disorders and Abuses were raised and crept in among them After his departure, what Points controverted, what Truths Obscure, what erroneous and corrupt Doctrines taught contrary to the purity of Christian Religion,
The Duty here enjoined is of great usefulness and necessity at all times, but more especially so in times of trouble and persecution, such as those were wherein the Apostle lived;
The Duty Here enjoined is of great usefulness and necessity At all times, but more especially so in times of trouble and persecution, such as those were wherein the Apostle lived;
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For by means of this Vertue of Moderation a man will certainly prevent a great deal of mischief and trouble, which a giddy, rash, extravagant zeal, a fierce, busie and eager temper, will infallibly bring upon him,
For by means of this Virtue of Moderation a man will Certainly prevent a great deal of mischief and trouble, which a giddy, rash, extravagant zeal, a fierce, busy and eager temper, will infallibly bring upon him,
and therefore Moderation cannot be inforced by Reasons drawn from that Head, but there are a great many other Reasons, too many God knows, which render a Discourse of this Subject very seasonable,
and Therefore Moderation cannot be enforced by Reasons drawn from that Head, but there Are a great many other Reasons, too many God knows, which render a Discourse of this Subject very seasonable,
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Endeavour to give the proper and true Notion of Moderation. II. Shew the Extent of it, with respect to the Degree, Objects and Occasions of it. III. To shew the necessity of it as our Case and Circumstances stand; and
Endeavour to give the proper and true Notion of Moderation. II Show the Extent of it, with respect to the Degree, Objects and Occasions of it. III. To show the necessity of it as our Case and circumstances stand; and
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Now that which we render Moderation, is express'd by a word which admits of several significations in the New Testament, according to the diversity of matter about which it is conversant.
Now that which we render Moderation, is expressed by a word which admits of several significations in the New Testament, according to the diversity of matter about which it is conversant.
Sometimes it signifies clemency, courtesie, patience, goodness; which denotes a forwardness or readiness of mind to do kind Offices to others. Acts 24.4. Tertullus the Orator thus bespeaks Felix, I pray thee that thou wouldst hear us of thy clemency a few words. Sometimes it signifies Equity;
Sometime it signifies clemency, courtesy, patience, Goodness; which denotes a forwardness or readiness of mind to do kind Offices to Others. Acts 24.4. Tertullus the Orator thus bespeaks Felix, I pray thee that thou Wouldst hear us of thy clemency a few words. Sometime it signifies Equity;
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which is a Vertue that inclines us to recede from our own strict Right, not to take or make use of all advantages that in strict Justice we may, not to be rigorous and extreme in our prosecutions at Law,
which is a Virtue that inclines us to recede from our own strict Right, not to take or make use of all advantages that in strict justice we may, not to be rigorous and extreme in our prosecutions At Law,
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but to take the most amicable way in the accommodating of differences, supplying that by right reason which is not provided for in the words of the Written-Law, in such Cases as the Law-giver (could he have foreseen) would have provided for.
but to take the most amicable Way in the accommodating of differences, supplying that by right reason which is not provided for in the words of the Written-Law, in such Cases as the Lawgiver (could he have foreseen) would have provided for.
And in another place of the same Book he saith, Equity consists in correcting the Law in such Circumstances as the Law giver himself would have provided for, if he had known them;
And in Another place of the same Book he Says, Equity consists in correcting the Law in such circumstances as the Law giver himself would have provided for, if he had known them;
And from these various significations of the word, some have been enclined to think that it doth not denote any one single Vertue, but a great many together,
And from these various significations of the word, Some have been inclined to think that it does not denote any one single Virtue, but a great many together,
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Moderation is a Vertue which teaches and inables a man upon all occasions of Contest and Controversie with others, to maintain and assert his Principles and Opinions, whose truth he is perswaded of, with temper.
Moderation is a Virtue which Teaches and inables a man upon all occasions of Contest and Controversy with Others, to maintain and assert his Principles and Opinions, whose truth he is persuaded of, with temper.
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but endeavour more particularly to display its nature and loveliness, by shewing in several Instances how this Vertue doth exert it self on several occasions.
but endeavour more particularly to display its nature and loveliness, by showing in several Instances how this Virtue does exert it self on several occasions.
and Men invested with publick authority, what proofs our Governours in Church and State ought to give of their Moderation in the enacting and imposing Laws,
and Men invested with public Authority, what proofs our Governors in Church and State ought to give of their Moderation in the enacting and imposing Laws,
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but confine my Discourse to men of a private capacity, and shew how they ought to manifest this Vertue in their converse and concernments one with another.
but confine my Discourse to men of a private capacity, and show how they ought to manifest this Virtue in their converse and concernments one with Another.
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1. More generally, in all Matters of Debate and Controversie, a moderate Man is candid in his Thoughts concerning other mens words or actions, being apt to take every thing by the right Handle,
1. More generally, in all Matters of Debate and Controversy, a moderate Man is candid in his Thoughts Concerning other men's words or actions, being apt to take every thing by the right Handle,
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so from arrogance and Magisterialness, and whatsoever savours of insult or contempt. In his Carriage and Behaviour, he is courteous, obliging and tractable;
so from arrogance and Magisterialness, and whatsoever savours of insult or contempt. In his Carriage and Behaviour, he is courteous, obliging and tractable;
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In his Discourses with others concerning any difference, he always makes due allowances for prejudices arising from education or complexion, affords just liberty, fitting time to state and declare the business in, without discovering impatience, untimely interposal, uncivil interruption, giving that due scope and latitude to others which he desires to receive himself.
In his Discourses with Others Concerning any difference, he always makes due allowances for prejudices arising from education or complexion, affords just liberty, fitting time to state and declare the business in, without discovering impatience, untimely interposal, Uncivil interruption, giving that due scope and latitude to Others which he Desires to receive himself.
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2. An Equal and Moderate Man, more particularly in Judicial Causes and Proceedings at Law, carries the Chancery in his Breast, is fair and reasonable in his demands, willing to relieve his Adversary all he can, to recede from what he might in strictness of Law challenge as his Due, tempering Justice with Mercy,
2. an Equal and Moderate Man, more particularly in Judicial Causes and Proceedings At Law, carries the Chancery in his Breast, is fair and reasonable in his demands, willing to relieve his Adversary all he can, to recede from what he might in strictness of Law challenge as his Due, tempering justice with Mercy,
for the sake of Peace and Charity, which are generally (through mens own folly) lost in Westminster-Hall. And the reason why men are seldom Friends one with another,
for the sake of Peace and Charity, which Are generally (through Mens own folly) lost in Westminster hall. And the reason why men Are seldom Friends one with Another,
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because the Suit hath been managed with too much heat and fierceness on both sides, carried on with anger and bitterness, mutual reproaches and reflections, kept alive longer than in Justice and Reason it ought, by spiteful delays, malicious arts and tricks, which afterwards are never forgotten or forgiven.
Because the Suit hath been managed with too much heat and fierceness on both sides, carried on with anger and bitterness, mutual Reproaches and reflections, kept alive longer than in justice and Reason it ought, by spiteful delays, malicious arts and tricks, which afterwards Are never forgotten or forgiven.
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In matters relating to Religion and Debates about the truth and falshood of several Opinions, it teaches us to be concerned for such things more or less in proportion to their nature and worth.
In matters relating to Religion and Debates about the truth and falsehood of several Opinions, it Teaches us to be concerned for such things more or less in proportion to their nature and worth.
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The Moderate man observes what's fit and decorous on all occasions, and consequently esteems it as indecent and ridiculous to be greatly concerned about trifles,
The Moderate man observes what's fit and decorous on all occasions, and consequently esteems it as indecent and ridiculous to be greatly concerned about trifles,
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Indeed, when the Honour of God or the King, when Religion and the welfare of his Country lye at stake, he then thinks it a most worthy and weighty occasion of employing his zeal and activity in their service, of defending them with courage and resolution, with his life and fortunes;
Indeed, when the Honour of God or the King, when Religion and the welfare of his Country lie At stake, he then thinks it a most worthy and weighty occasion of employing his zeal and activity in their service, of defending them with courage and resolution, with his life and fortune's;
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But even in such Causes of the greatest importance, his Moderation is the Ballast of his mind, which preserves him from being overset with violent gusts or transports of passion,
But even in such Causes of the greatest importance, his Moderation is the Ballast of his mind, which preserves him from being overset with violent gusts or transports of passion,
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He never breaks the Second Table to preserve the First, nor makes use of any ways to secure Christian Religion, that are contradictory to, or destructive of its Principles.
He never breaks the Second Table to preserve the First, nor makes use of any ways to secure Christian Religion, that Are contradictory to, or destructive of its Principles.
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His zeal for Religion is regulated by it, it's ever accompanied and tempered with the fruits of the Spirit, love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, fidelity, temperance;
His zeal for Religion is regulated by it, it's ever accompanied and tempered with the fruits of the Spirit, love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, Goodness, Fidis, temperance;
not (as that of many Zealots and Reformers now adays) with the works of the Flesh, adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, hatred, variance, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, and such like;
not (as that of many Zealots and Reformers now adais) with the works of the Flesh, adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, hatred, variance, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, Drunkenness, and such like;
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In things that lye out of his reach, where he is incapacitated to judge for himself, he always yields up himself to the Conduct of his Governours in Church and State, who by their Office, abilities and experience, may modestly and fairly be supposed to be qualified for the understanding and determining such Points better than he.
In things that lie out of his reach, where he is incapacitated to judge for himself, he always yields up himself to the Conduct of his Governors in Church and State, who by their Office, abilities and experience, may modestly and fairly be supposed to be qualified for the understanding and determining such Points better than he.
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4. A moderate man with respect to injuries, affronts and provocations, thus demeans himself: He is not of a touchy, waspish Spirit, exasperated upon every trivial occasion;
4. A moderate man with respect to injuries, affronts and provocations, thus demeans himself: He is not of a touchy, waspish Spirit, exasperated upon every trivial occasion;
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and when he is, he is easily appeased, apt to be reconciled, ready to forgive, glad of all opportunities to compound the difference, especially when he that offered the injury sues for pardon,
and when he is, he is Easily appeased, apt to be reconciled, ready to forgive, glad of all opportunities to compound the difference, especially when he that offered the injury sues for pardon,
In short, for bad language he returns good, for evil received he doth good, he never suffers the greatest enemy he hath to destroy benevolence and good will, to outsin and outlive his pity and compassion;
In short, for bad language he returns good, for evil received he does good, he never suffers the greatest enemy he hath to destroy benevolence and good will, to outsin and outlive his pity and compassion;
according to the Pattern and Example of our Heavenly Father, who is kind to the unthankful, and the evil; who is ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness;
according to the Pattern and Exampl of our Heavenly Father, who is kind to the unthankful, and the evil; who is ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness;
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That all Christians, at all times, and upon all occasions of difference and contest, ought to manifest and give clear and palpable tokens of their Moderation to all sorts and conditions of men.
That all Christians, At all times, and upon all occasions of difference and contest, ought to manifest and give clear and palpable tokens of their Moderation to all sorts and conditions of men.
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We are not only obliged to put on this temper, and manifest it to our Relations, Friends, Acquaintance, Neighbours, to men of the same Country, Religion, Party or Perswasion, concerned in the same Cause, link'd with us by the same interests;
We Are not only obliged to put on this temper, and manifest it to our Relations, Friends, Acquaintance, Neighbours, to men of the same Country, Religion, Party or Persuasion, concerned in the same Cause, linked with us by the same interests;
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whether they be Foreigners, Strangers, Enemies, of a different Religion and Sect, by whatsoever odious Titles and Nick-names they stand mark'd and posted up to the World at present, whether Jews, Heathens, Gnosticks, the greatest Enemies of the Cross of Christ as they stood distinguish'd in the Apostles days, with whom the Primitive Christians were chiefly concerned;
whither they be Foreigners, Strangers, Enemies, of a different Religion and Sect, by whatsoever odious Titles and Nicknames they stand marked and posted up to the World At present, whither jews, heathens, Gnostics, the greatest Enemies of the Cross of christ as they stood distinguished in the Apostles days, with whom the Primitive Christians were chiefly concerned;
Theophylact supposes that St. Paul in this Exhortation here in my Text had respect to those whom in ver. 18. of the former Chapter he had accused as enemies to the Cross of Christ:
Theophylact supposes that Saint Paul in this Exhortation Here in my Text had respect to those whom in ver. 18. of the former Chapter he had accused as enemies to the Cross of christ:
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and give them an experiment of it on all occasions. So much in short for the extent of this Vertue. III. The third and last thing to be considered is this:
and give them an experiment of it on all occasions. So much in short for the extent of this Virtue. III. The third and last thing to be considered is this:
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and that of our Blessed Saviour, in whom this Grace was so remarkable, by Arguments drawn from Reason, the nature and necessity of things, the Glory of God, the credit of the Religion we profess, the peace and happiness of the publick as well as every private person.
and that of our Blessed Saviour, in whom this Grace was so remarkable, by Arguments drawn from Reason, the nature and necessity of things, the Glory of God, the credit of the Religion we profess, the peace and happiness of the public as well as every private person.
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But I will at this time only make use of two or three Arguments drawn from the present sad posture and condition of Affairs among us, which call loudly upon us all to abound in the practice of this Vertue one towards another.
But I will At this time only make use of two or three Arguments drawn from the present sad posture and condition of Affairs among us, which call loudly upon us all to abound in the practice of this Virtue one towards Another.
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and procure it a greater share of our hearts and affections, than such a consideration as this, That we shall never arrive to any sound and lasting peace and settlement till we put on this excellent temper,
and procure it a greater share of our hearts and affections, than such a consideration as this, That we shall never arrive to any found and lasting peace and settlement till we put on this excellent temper,
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As much as mens spirits are sowred against one another, there is yet so much charity lodging in all mens breasts as to encline them mutually to help and relieve one another in Case of any Fire;
As much as men's spirits Are soured against one Another, there is yet so much charity lodging in all men's breasts as to incline them mutually to help and relieve one Another in Case of any Fire;
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I believe all honest and good men of all Parties would greatly rejoyce to see us a little settled after so much disorder and confusion, which for some years last past hath appeared,
I believe all honest and good men of all Parties would greatly rejoice to see us a little settled After so much disorder and confusion, which for Some Years last passed hath appeared,
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and heartily glad to see us reduced but to that degree of love and friendship, civility and good neighbourhood in which we were before this Cursed Popish Plot broke out, the discovery whereof (so ill an use have we made of that Providence!) hath more than half ruin'd us.
and heartily glad to see us reduced but to that degree of love and friendship, civility and good neighbourhood in which we were before this Cursed Popish Plot broke out, the discovery whereof (so ill an use have we made of that Providence!) hath more than half ruined us.
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Our last (and unless the great Governour of the World should interpose and pass an irrevocable Sentence upon us, that nothing shall retrieve us from ruine) our surest and most effectual remedy is Moderation, which I have propounded and explained to you:
Our last (and unless the great Governor of the World should interpose and pass an irrevocable Sentence upon us, that nothing shall retrieve us from ruin) our Surest and most effectual remedy is Moderation, which I have propounded and explained to you:
1. I lay down this as a certain truth, which Scripture, reason, and the experience of all Ages confirms, That a Kingdom divided against it self cannot stand.
1. I lay down this as a certain truth, which Scripture, reason, and the experience of all Ages confirms, That a Kingdom divided against it self cannot stand.
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We are crumbled into many Sects and Factions, which have every one distinct Principles and private Interests and Designs to carry on, which animate them one against another,
We Are crumbled into many Sects and Factions, which have every one distinct Principles and private Interests and Designs to carry on, which animate them one against Another,
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and all against the Church of England, whose greatest fault (whatsoever else is pretended and charged upon her) seems to be this, That She is uppermost, establish'd and countenanc'd by the Law of the Land.
and all against the Church of England, whose greatest fault (whatsoever Else is pretended and charged upon her) seems to be this, That She is uppermost, established and countenanced by the Law of the Land.
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and allay these heats, and put us in a fair way of accommodating our differences, which we are far from at present, ought to be heartily embraced by all good Christians, all good Subjects and true English-men, who love either God, their King, or their Country.
and allay these heats, and put us in a fair Way of accommodating our differences, which we Are Far from At present, ought to be heartily embraced by all good Christians, all good Subject's and true Englishmen, who love either God, their King, or their Country.
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First, Moderation will qualifie and fit us for mutual Converse and Society, and make us easie in one anothers Company, beget in us kind affections and candid thoughts one of another,
First, Moderation will qualify and fit us for mutual Converse and Society, and make us easy in one another's Company, beget in us kind affections and candid thoughts one of Another,
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By this means we shall have an opportunity of rectifying one anothers judgments, of examining and discussing the nature and truth of the several opinions we hold.
By this means we shall have an opportunity of rectifying one another's Judgments, of examining and discussing the nature and truth of the several opinions we hold.
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I have observed it frequently among Neighbours and Acquaintance, some Story they have heard, some grudge and pique they have thereupon entertained and cherished in their breasts one against another;
I have observed it frequently among Neighbours and Acquaintance, Some Story they have herd, Some grudge and pique they have thereupon entertained and cherished in their breasts one against Another;
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and yet really when they have met and conferr'd together, parturiunt Montes, there appears little cause of anger at all, nothing that deserves to be so heinously resented.
and yet really when they have met and conferred together, parturiunt Montes, there appears little cause of anger At all, nothing that deserves to be so heinously resented.
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if men would come near one another, and enquire calmly into matters, they would find a great many things which are called by ill and bug names, to be but a kind of Scare-Crows in Religion, which keep us from embracing truth, they are innocent and harmless in themselves,
if men would come near one Another, and inquire calmly into matters, they would find a great many things which Are called by ill and bug names, to be but a kind of Scare-Crows in Religion, which keep us from embracing truth, they Are innocent and harmless in themselves,
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or if they will condescend so far as to enter into discourse, the debate is managed with so much noise and clamour, heat and bitterness, that they usually part greater enemies than they met;
or if they will condescend so Far as to enter into discourse, the debate is managed with so much noise and clamour, heat and bitterness, that they usually part greater enemies than they met;
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the result is only this, they are more averse and estranged in their minds and affections one from another than they were before, a great deal of fresh matter for anger and wrath is started,
the result is only this, they Are more averse and estranged in their minds and affections one from Another than they were before, a great deal of fresh matter for anger and wrath is started,
that gives a relish and sweetness to our discourses, and all the advantages we can desire over an enemy to captivate his judgment and affections to truth,
that gives a relish and sweetness to our discourses, and all the advantages we can desire over an enemy to captivate his judgement and affections to truth,
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Men of different Opinions and Parties do agree almost universally in this, They are mighty zealous and earnest about the Circumstantials, Rites and Appendages of Religion;
Men of different Opinions and Parties do agree almost universally in this, They Are mighty zealous and earnest about the Circumstantials, Rites and Appendages of Religion;
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for righteousness and peace, justice and mercy, truth and fidelity, meekness and humility, brotherly kindness and charity to all men, contentedness and resignation of our wills to Gods, a governable teachable frame of mind,
for righteousness and peace, Justice and mercy, truth and Fidis, meekness and humility, brotherly kindness and charity to all men, contentedness and resignation of our wills to God's, a governable teachable frame of mind,
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and in the open violation of them, and yet are very zealous in other trifling circumstances of Religion, which do not of themselves commend us to God, it is impossible but that our animosities should encrease, our breaches widen, and misery break in upon us like a deluge.
and in the open violation of them, and yet Are very zealous in other trifling Circumstances of Religion, which do not of themselves commend us to God, it is impossible but that our animosities should increase, our Breaches widen, and misery break in upon us like a deluge.
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Those men that live under the tyranny of their unruly lusts, that are enslaved to their sensual appetites, will cause trouble and disorder wheresoever they come:
Those men that live under the tyranny of their unruly Lustiest, that Are enslaved to their sensual appetites, will cause trouble and disorder wheresoever they come:
even of your lusts that war in your members? All these open tumults, disorders and contentions that are among us are derived from this secret spring, from our own carnal hearts;
even of your Lustiest that war in your members? All these open tumults, disorders and contentions that Are among us Are derived from this secret spring, from our own carnal hearts;
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For the Religion that is from above, saith the same Divine Author, is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easie to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisie.
For the Religion that is from above, Says the same Divine Author, is First pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisy.
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these Domestick jarrs will embroil the Society wherein they live, and nothing can put a full and happy end to those discords and disorders that will arise,
these Domestic jars will embroil the Society wherein they live, and nothing can put a full and happy end to those discords and disorders that will arise,
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For so long as the Members of any Society are destitute of all those Graces which naturally tend to beget and promote love and good will, peace and concord,
For so long as the Members of any Society Are destitute of all those Graces which naturally tend to beget and promote love and good will, peace and concord,
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and in the practice of those vices which naturally tend to promote strife and discord, there can be no hopes of ever seeing peaceable and quiet times.
and in the practice of those vices which naturally tend to promote strife and discord, there can be no hope's of ever seeing peaceable and quiet times.
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and nothing but Atheism and Prophaneness, or Superstition, Enthusiasm and formal Hypocrisie, will succeed. The more wickedness abounds, the more will mens guilt and fears multiply;
and nothing but Atheism and Profaneness, or Superstition, Enthusiasm and formal Hypocrisy, will succeed. The more wickedness abounds, the more will men's guilt and fears multiply;
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and this will make them the more formal and Ceremonious, put them upon the study and invention of easie and cheap methods of attaining the favour of God,
and this will make them the more formal and Ceremonious, put them upon the study and invention of easy and cheap methods of attaining the favour of God,
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and those of the Greek Communion, which for number exceed those of the Romish Religion (according to the computation of the Learned Brerewood ) excepting the Foreign Purchases Rome hath made in the East and West-Indies? Her Glory is eclipsed and overspread with Clouds of ignorance and errour;
and those of the Greek Communion, which for number exceed those of the Romish Religion (according to the computation of the Learned Brerewood) excepting the Foreign Purchases Room hath made in the East and West-Indies? Her Glory is eclipsed and overspread with Clouds of ignorance and error;
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and enquire by what means that once illustrious Church hath been reduced to this doleful, squalid condition, in which She at present lyes, we shall find their own intestine Broils and Divisions to be the chief.
and inquire by what means that once illustrious Church hath been reduced to this doleful, squalid condition, in which She At present lies, we shall find their own intestine Broils and Divisions to be the chief.
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and prevent not only the corruption but the ruine of our most excellent Religion, we must make it our business to abound in the practice of this Vertue of Moderation, which is peculiarly concerned in the regulation of our zeal.
and prevent not only the corruption but the ruin of our most excellent Religion, we must make it our business to abound in the practice of this Virtue of Moderation, which is peculiarly concerned in the regulation of our zeal.
This will teach us to place it where it should and ought to be, upon those truths which are in themselves weighty, upon those objects that are really honourable and worthy, to pursue and promote the essential Parts and Duties of Religion with confidence and love, to owne them with joy and courage, to value our selves and others chiefly upon them,
This will teach us to place it where it should and ought to be, upon those truths which Are in themselves weighty, upon those objects that Are really honourable and worthy, to pursue and promote the essential Parts and Duties of Religion with confidence and love, to own them with joy and courage, to valve our selves and Others chiefly upon them,
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And all those other matters about which we so fiercely now contend, will appear of little weight and value, they will fall of themselves when once it appears that they are not worth striving for,
And all those other matters about which we so fiercely now contend, will appear of little weight and valve, they will fallen of themselves when once it appears that they Are not worth striving for,
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When once we come to see the beauty of holiness, to understand what we ought chiefly to mind and esteem, to be heartily in love with solid goodness, we shall heartily love and value one another chiefly for goodness sake,
When once we come to see the beauty of holiness, to understand what we ought chiefly to mind and esteem, to be heartily in love with solid Goodness, we shall heartily love and valve one Another chiefly for Goodness sake,
Though we do differ from one another upon the account of several opinions, yet if a sincere and unaffected piety appear among us, this will outweigh all other considerations and causes of dislike.
Though we do differ from one Another upon the account of several opinions, yet if a sincere and unaffected piety appear among us, this will outweigh all other considerations and Causes of dislike.
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and abating of that headiness and stiffness which every where reigns in men of different Perswasions, hereby we shall be disposed for the knowledge and entertainment of truth on what side soever it lyes.
and abating of that headiness and stiffness which every where reigns in men of different Persuasions, hereby we shall be disposed for the knowledge and entertainment of truth on what side soever it lies.
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A great many differences are occasioned and kept up purely by the fond and overweening conceits of men about the truth and necessity of their particular Tenents:
A great many differences Are occasioned and kept up purely by the found and overweening conceits of men about the truth and necessity of their particular Tenants:
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Now Moderation will qualifie and regulate those two faculties of the sensitive soul, the Fancy and the Appetite, which are very apt to hinder us from the knowledge of truth,
Now Moderation will qualify and regulate those two faculties of the sensitive soul, the Fancy and the Appetite, which Are very apt to hinder us from the knowledge of truth,
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For several Opinions which are esteemed Doctrines of God and Christ, are really no other than the whimsies and inventions of men, which they have adopted into the Christian Religion, raised to an equal value,
For several Opinions which Are esteemed Doctrines of God and christ, Are really no other than the whimsies and Inventions of men, which they have adopted into the Christian Religion, raised to an equal valve,
so upon a discovery of any one mistake in a Point which we were once fond and confident of, it will create a suspicion and jealousie in us of all other Points which we have not examined by Scripture and Reason.
so upon a discovery of any one mistake in a Point which we were once found and confident of, it will create a suspicion and jealousy in us of all other Points which we have not examined by Scripture and Reason.
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So that unless we clear our selves from this malignant quality, which at present so disquiets the Nation, our common Enemies may now sit down and be quiet,
So that unless we clear our selves from this malignant quality, which At present so disquiets the nation, our Common Enemies may now fit down and be quiet,
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1. I inferr from what hath been said concerning the nature of Moderation, That the generality of men among us are greatly mistaken in their Sense and Notion of it.
1. I infer from what hath been said Concerning the nature of Moderation, That the generality of men among us Are greatly mistaken in their Sense and Notion of it.
And I am heartily glad of this opportunity of confuting and reproving a popular Errour, which reflects very much upon the excellent Constitution of our Church,
And I am heartily glad of this opportunity of confuting and reproving a popular Error, which reflects very much upon the excellent Constitution of our Church,
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That I may do this with all clearness and strength, I will crave leave to repeat here the Notion which I gave of this Vertue in the foregoing Discourse:
That I may do this with all clearness and strength, I will crave leave to repeat Here the Notion which I gave of this Virtue in the foregoing Discourse:
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Moderation is a Vertue that teaches and inables us in all matters of Contest and Controversie, to maintain and assert our Principles and Opinions, whose Truth we are perswaded of, with Temper.
Moderation is a Virtue that Teaches and inables us in all matters of Contest and Controversy, to maintain and assert our Principles and Opinions, whose Truth we Are persuaded of, with Temper.
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Now the common Notion that men have entertained of Moderation or a Moderate Man, is very wide and different from this, both in its Nature and Extent. First, As to its Nature.
Now the Common Notion that men have entertained of Moderation or a Moderate Man, is very wide and different from this, both in its Nature and Extent. First, As to its Nature.
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and would be thought to be a Son of the Church of England. And the truth of it is, these are Moderate Church-men in one sense, that is, they have a very Moderate Esteem of,
and would be Thought to be a Son of the Church of England. And the truth of it is, these Are Moderate Churchmen in one sense, that is, they have a very Moderate Esteem of,
And then as to that good temper wherewith a Moderate man ought to manage all Debates, that's not at all considered in the common acceptation of the Phrase;
And then as to that good temper wherewith a Moderate man ought to manage all Debates, that's not At all considered in the Common acceptation of the Phrase;
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by so much he is accounted the more moderate, provided he be but very cold and remiss in asserting the Cause of the Church whereof he professes himself a Member.
by so much he is accounted the more moderate, provided he be but very cold and remiss in asserting the Cause of the Church whereof he Professes himself a Member.
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And this uneasiness in the Conscience of a Moderate Church-man in the Case of Ceremonies imposed on him by Authority, can arise from nothing else but the nature of such Ceremonies,
And this uneasiness in the Conscience of a Moderate Churchman in the Case of Ceremonies imposed on him by authority, can arise from nothing Else but the nature of such Ceremonies,
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I am sure the Church hath been very moderate in enjoining Ceremonies, they are very few in number, very grave, decent, significant, edifying in their nature and use;
I am sure the Church hath been very moderate in enjoining Ceremonies, they Are very few in number, very grave, decent, significant, edifying in their nature and use;
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they are not inconsistent with, or contradictory to any Law of Reason, any Law or Rule of the Gospel, any Article of our Faith, any part of Christian Worship,
they Are not inconsistent with, or contradictory to any Law of Reason, any Law or Rule of the Gospel, any Article of our Faith, any part of Christian Worship,
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In short, Moderate men in the vulgar and ill sense are so far from contributing any thing towards the composing of our present Differences, that they create, keep up and credit our Divisions, they are false and treacherous friends to that side they profess to be of;
In short, Moderate men in the Vulgar and ill sense Are so Far from contributing any thing towards the composing of our present Differences, that they create, keep up and credit our Divisions, they Are false and treacherous Friends to that side they profess to be of;
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One who will marry upon occasion without the Ring, Christen without the Cross, Godfathers and Godmothers, in complyance with weak and tender Consciences, Give the Sacrament Kneeling or Sitting or Standing, Bury with an Exhortation of his own, permit a man to convey his Dead into the Grave without any Common-Prayer at all;
One who will marry upon occasion without the Ring, christian without the Cross, Godfathers and Godmothers, in compliance with weak and tender Consciences, Give the Sacrament Kneeling or Sitting or Standing, Bury with an Exhortation of his own, permit a man to convey his Dead into the Grave without any Common prayer At all;
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I do believe there never was a more regular, and (if it may not be thought a reproach) a more loyal Clergy, take them all together throughout England, than now in this Age,
I do believe there never was a more regular, and (if it may not be Thought a reproach) a more loyal Clergy, take them all together throughout England, than now in this Age,
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For if after such a Law made, every man might use or not use the Ceremonies at his pleasure, the whole design of it would have been frustrated and of none effect.
For if After such a Law made, every man might use or not use the Ceremonies At his pleasure, the Whole Design of it would have been frustrated and of none Effect.
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That no Minister can dispense with himself as to the observance or non-observance of these Ceremonies, will evidently appear from that security which the Publick requires them to give of their good behaviour and Conformity to what is established by Law;
That no Minister can dispense with himself as to the observance or nonobservance of these Ceremonies, will evidently appear from that security which the Public requires them to give of their good behaviour and Conformity to what is established by Law;
Secondly, Every Minister upon his promotion to any Ecclesiastical Preferment is obliged, publickly in the face of the Congregation, on some Lord's Day, to declare his unfeigned Assent and Consent to the use of all things in the Book of Common-Prayer contained and prescribed:
Secondly, Every Minister upon his promotion to any Ecclesiastical Preferment is obliged, publicly in the face of the Congregation, on Some Lord's Day, to declare his unfeigned Assent and Consent to the use of all things in the Book of Common prayer contained and prescribed:
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And our Diocesan the Right Reverend Father in God the Lord Bishop of London, hath laid his Commands upon us punctually to observe these Rites and Ceremonies by Law established.
And our Diocesan the Right Reverend Father in God the Lord Bishop of London, hath laid his Commands upon us punctually to observe these Rites and Ceremonies by Law established.
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For Moderation with respect to Law consists in supplying that by right Reason which is not provided for by the words of the Written Law, in such Cases as the Law-giver (could he have foreseen) would have provided for;
For Moderation with respect to Law consists in supplying that by right Reason which is not provided for by the words of the Written Law, in such Cases as the Lawgiver (could he have foreseen) would have provided for;
Now in regard that nothing conduceth more to the setling of the Peace of this Nation (which is desired of all good men) nor to the honour of our Religion,
Now in regard that nothing conduceth more to the settling of the Peace of this nation (which is desired of all good men) nor to the honour of our Religion,
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and Administration of Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England, &c. Be it enacted by the Kings most Excellent Majesty, by the Advice and with the Consent of the Lords Spiritual and Teinporal,
and Administration of Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England, etc. Be it enacted by the Kings most Excellent Majesty, by the advice and with the Consent of the lords Spiritual and Teinporal,
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and of the Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, &c. And that this was the naked sense and true intent of the Law-giver, receives further confirmation from the Preamble to the Act, which you may consult at your leisure;
and of the Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, etc. And that this was the naked sense and true intent of the Lawgiver, receives further confirmation from the Preamble to the Act, which you may consult At your leisure;
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Resolved, Nemine Contradicente, That it be presented to the Kings Majesty as the bumble Advice of this House, That no indulgence be granted to the Dissenters from the Act of Uniformity.
Resolved, Nemine Contradicting, That it be presented to the Kings Majesty as the bumble advice of this House, That no indulgence be granted to the Dissenters from the Act of Uniformity.
Seeing then the Sense and Letter of the Law is so express and clear, the intent and design of the Law-giver so evident, seeing We Ministers have by private Subscriptions and Promises, by open Declarations,
Seeing then the Sense and letter of the Law is so express and clear, the intent and Design of the Lawgiver so evident, seeing We Ministers have by private Subscriptions and Promises, by open Declarations,
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From such a Moderation therefore as shall qualifie and dispose me to break loose from all these Obligations, to gratifie the desires of any person whatsoever, Good Lord deliver me.
From such a Moderation Therefore as shall qualify and dispose me to break lose from all these Obligations, to gratify the Desires of any person whatsoever, Good Lord deliver me.
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I allow that all those who dissent from the Church, are intituled to gentle language, courteous and civil behaviour on our sides, That We ought to comply with weak minds and tender Consciences,
I allow that all those who dissent from the Church, Are entitled to gentle language, courteous and civil behaviour on our sides, That We ought to comply with weak minds and tender Consciences,
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but to be so careful and tender of a Dissenter, as for his sake to prostitute my Conscience, break my Faith with God and man, be false and perfidious to that Church whereof I am a Member in order to bring another over to it, is such a piece of civility as I cannot understand, nor shall ever practise.
but to be so careful and tender of a Dissenter, as for his sake to prostitute my Conscience, break my Faith with God and man, be false and perfidious to that Church whereof I am a Member in order to bring Another over to it, is such a piece of civility as I cannot understand, nor shall ever practise.
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For the multitude would quickly canton us out into men worthy, or worthy men, Tantivies, Tories, Popishly affected, men riding post to Rome, or into men of moderate, sweet, peaceable, Christian spirits, according as we comply with,
For the multitude would quickly canton us out into men worthy, or worthy men, Tantivies, Tories, Popishly affected, men riding post to Room, or into men of moderate, sweet, peaceable, Christian spirits, according as we comply with,
and out of humour, crossness, pride, self-conceit, spite and revenge, would not condescend to the requests of any Parishioner to omit them, men might justly term us ill-natured, morose and churlish.
and out of humour, crossness, pride, self-conceit, spite and revenge, would not condescend to the requests of any Parishioner to omit them, men might justly term us ill-natured, morose and churlish.
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I can allow for a great many prejudices, mistakes and opinions that are consistent with probity of mind, with justice, truth, charity to men, with an unaffected sincere Piety to God.
I can allow for a great many prejudices, mistakes and opinions that Are consistent with probity of mind, with Justice, truth, charity to men, with an unaffected sincere Piety to God.
Give me the man that is honest, and constant to his principles and to what he professes, whatsoever party or perswasion he is of, he is much more valuable to me than he that plights his faith to the Church,
Give me the man that is honest, and constant to his principles and to what he Professes, whatsoever party or persuasion he is of, he is much more valuable to me than he that plights his faith to the Church,
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and gives all the security that can be taken for his Conformity to it, and then after he hath wound himself into its Communion and preferments plays booty, and acts like a Non-Conformist.
and gives all the security that can be taken for his Conformity to it, and then After he hath wound himself into its Communion and preferments plays booty, and acts like a Nonconformist.
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If any profest Dissenter, and enrolled member of a Private Meeting should frequent our publick Churches, speak kindly of our Liturgy, joyn with us in our Publick Prayers, receive the Sacrament according to the Church of England, unless it be to qualifie him for an Office, and serve the Cause;
If any professed Dissenter, and enrolled member of a Private Meeting should frequent our public Churches, speak kindly of our Liturgy, join with us in our Public Prayers, receive the Sacrament according to the Church of England, unless it be to qualify him for an Office, and serve the Cause;
this would be stiled lukewarmness, a looking towards Rome, a hankering after the flesh-pots of Egypt, a halting between two opinions, between God and Baal,
this would be styled lukewarmness, a looking towards Room, a hankering After the fleshpots of Egypt, a halting between two opinions, between God and Baal,
I would therefore beseech such men, for the sake of God and Religion, and (lest these should be esteemed weak motives) for the Kings sake, for whom they pretend a great veneration, either to leave of swearing and cursing for the King and the Church, or leave their side:
I would Therefore beseech such men, for the sake of God and Religion, and (lest these should be esteemed weak motives) for the Kings sake, for whom they pretend a great veneration, either to leave of swearing and cursing for the King and the Church, or leave their side:
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whether publick or private, maintain your Loyalty and Principles, and all causes whose truth you are perswaded of, with calmness, with a cool gentle spirit, with courteous behaviour, and with courage and resolution;
whither public or private, maintain your Loyalty and Principles, and all Causes whose truth you Are persuaded of, with calmness, with a cool gentle Spirit, with courteous behaviour, and with courage and resolution;
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Ʋt enim venustas & pulchritudo Corporis secerni non potest à valetudine, sic hoc (de quo loquimur) Decorum, totum quidem illud est cum Virtute confusum, sed mente & cogitatione distinguitur.
Ʋt enim venustas & pulchritudo Corporis secerni non potest à valetudine, sic hoc (de quo loquimur) Decorum, totum quidem illud est cum Virtute confusum, sed mente & cogitation distinguitur.
Vid. Mr. Brerewood 's Enquiries, p. 170. among wch are the Syrians or Melchites, The Georgians, Circassians wch celebrate their Liturgies in the Greek Tongue. And the Muscovites and Russians which perform them in their own Mother Tongue.
Vid. Mr. Brerewood is Enquiries, p. 170. among which Are the Syrians or Melchites, The Georgians, Circassians which celebrate their Liturgies in the Greek Tongue. And the Muscovites and Russians which perform them in their own Mother Tongue.
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