Reformation, or, The duty of magistrate and people a sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and aldermen in the parish church of St. Lawrence-Jewry on the feast of St. Michael, 1697 at the election of the Lord Mayor for the year ensuing / by Richard Lucas ...
PSALM CXIV. 16. Who will rise up for me against the Evil-doers? or who will stand up for me against the Workers of Iniquity? THIS Psalm is variously expounded.
PSALM CXIV. 16. Who will rise up for me against the Evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the Workers of Iniquity? THIS Psalm is variously expounded.
but whoever reflects on the 7th and 8th Verses, will easily see, that by Evil-doers and Workers of Iniquity in my Text, the Psalmist does not mean the Heathen and Infidel, but Atheistical and Impious Israelites. Others consider David in this Psalm as a private Person, and in distress;
but whoever reflects on the 7th and 8th Verses, will Easily see, that by Evildoers and Workers of Iniquity in my Text, the Psalmist does not mean the Heathen and Infidel, but Atheistical and Impious Israelites. Others Consider David in this Psalm as a private Person, and in distress;
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and think that in the words of my Text he begs the Defence and Protection of Man, as in the beginning of the Psalm he had done that of God, against his implacable and too powerful Enemies:
and think that in the words of my Text he begs the Defence and Protection of Man, as in the beginning of the Psalm he had done that of God, against his implacable and too powerful Enemies:
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but whoever will look more closely into the design of this Psalm, will soon see, that David here is not acted by Fear but Zeal; that 'tis not his own Enemies, but the Enemies of God and Goodness he sets himself against:
but whoever will look more closely into the Design of this Psalm, will soon see, that David Here is not acted by fear but Zeal; that it's not his own Enemies, but the Enemies of God and goodness he sets himself against:
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I think therefore we ought to look upon David here in a publick Capacity, as a Prince or Magistrate; and then as such he deplores the Increase and Confidence of the Wicked:
I think Therefore we ought to look upon David Here in a public Capacity, as a Prince or Magistrate; and then as such he deplores the Increase and Confidence of the Wicked:
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and having fortify'd himself in God by Prayer, he resolves, in the words of my Text, to do the Duty of his Station, to imploy all the power God had given him for the Extirpation of Wickedness,
and having fortified himself in God by Prayer, he resolves, in the words of my Text, to do the Duty of his Station, to employ all the power God had given him for the Extirpation of Wickedness,
Who will rise up for me against the Evil-doers? or who will stand up for me against the Workers of Iniquity? This is the Sence I prefer, not only for the Reasons before alledg'd,
Who will rise up for me against the Evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the Workers of Iniquity? This is the Sense I prefer, not only for the Reasons before alleged,
but also because it best becomes the Zeal and Faith of David, best suits the Spirit and Genius of several other parallel Psalms, and seems plainly to me to have the Countenance of the Targum and Septuagint. In the words thus explain'd we have these three things:
but also Because it best becomes the Zeal and Faith of David, best suits the Spirit and Genius of several other parallel Psalms, and seems plainly to me to have the Countenance of the Targum and septuagint. In the words thus explained we have these three things:
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1. The deplorable State of Israel. This is easily to be collected from the form and manner of David 's expressing himself here, Who will stand up for me? who will take my part? As if he should have said, Such is the number and power of the Wicked, that how much soever my heart is set upon a Reformation, I can hardly hope to effect it, without the Concurrence and joint Endeavours of good Men. And yet alas!
1. The deplorable State of Israel. This is Easily to be collected from the from and manner of David is expressing himself Here, Who will stand up for me? who will take my part? As if he should have said, Such is the number and power of the Wicked, that how much soever my heart is Set upon a Reformation, I can hardly hope to Effect it, without the Concurrence and joint Endeavours of good Men. And yet alas!
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how little is the Assistance I can reasonably expect of this kind? How few are the sincere Friends of Goodness? How great and general is the Coldness and Indifference which possesses men in the things of God?
how little is the Assistance I can reasonably expect of this kind? How few Are the sincere Friends of goodness? How great and general is the Coldness and Indifference which Possesses men in the things of God?
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Yet they say, The Lord shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it. And v. 20. Shall the Throne of Iniquity have fellowship with Thee, which frameth Mischief by a Law?
Yet they say, The Lord shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it. And v. 20. Shall the Throne of Iniquity have fellowship with Thee, which frameth Mischief by a Law?
but downright Apostacy and Infidelity. The utter Subversion of all Religion is now threatned by Atheism and Deism, by Clubs and Combinations of Wretches, who believe either no God at all,
but downright Apostasy and Infidelity. The utter Subversion of all Religion is now threatened by Atheism and Deism, by Clubs and Combinations of Wretches, who believe either no God At all,
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or none but such a one whose Being and Attributes consist well enough with the worst of Vices. Order and Decency, Peace and Unity, Church Discipline and Government, are things that we have long ago accustom'd our selves to contemn and slight:
or none but such a one whose Being and Attributes consist well enough with the worst of Vices. Order and Decency, Peace and Unity, Church Discipline and Government, Are things that we have long ago accustomed our selves to contemn and slight:
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but now we are come to treat the Gospel it self as a cunningly devised Fable, and Vertue and a publick Spirit as things that none have an inward Esteem for but Fools and Superstitious. Now when these are our Principles, when these are openly abetted and industriously spread in Publick and Private, in Print and Conversation, to the reproach of Christianity, and the scandal and shame of Magistracy and Government, what Morals are we to expect amongst us? what,
but now we Are come to Treat the Gospel it self as a cunningly devised Fable, and Virtue and a public Spirit as things that none have an inward Esteem for but Fools and Superstitious. Now when these Are our Principles, when these Are openly abetted and industriously spread in Public and Private, in Print and Conversation, to the reproach of Christianity, and the scandal and shame of Magistracy and Government, what Morals Are we to expect among us? what,
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Before, we were too far estrang'd from that Purity and Peaceableness, which are the inseparable Properties of heavenly wisdom: but now we are as far estrang'd from common Honesty and Truth, without which, I will not say Religion, but even Human Society and Trade cannot subsist.
Before, we were too Far estranged from that Purity and Peaceableness, which Are the inseparable Properties of heavenly Wisdom: but now we Are as Far estranged from Common Honesty and Truth, without which, I will not say Religion, but even Human Society and Trade cannot subsist.
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These are the glorious Fruits of Atheism and Deism, and I know not what late Discoveries and Innovations in Religion and Politicks. And all this is but the natural course of things;
These Are the glorious Fruits of Atheism and Deism, and I know not what late Discoveries and Innovations in Religion and Politics. And all this is but the natural course of things;
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for ill Principles do as naturally breed Immorality, as Immorality does Ruine; according to that of the Psalmist, The Fool hath said in his heart there is no God;
for ill Principles do as naturally breed Immorality, as Immorality does Ruin; according to that of the Psalmist, The Fool hath said in his heart there is no God;
and then it follows, They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. Psal. 14.1. This now is our state: how dangerous, how deplorable a one, no Man can be insensible, who is in any degree thoughtful and serious.
and then it follows, They Are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doth good. Psalm 14.1. This now is our state: how dangerous, how deplorable a one, no Man can be insensible, who is in any degree thoughtful and serious.
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and, forbearing all attempts of our own, leave the Work wholly to God? If so, we need not doubt but God will one day or other assert his Truth, and vindicate his Honour;
and, forbearing all attempts of our own, leave the Work wholly to God? If so, we need not doubt but God will one day or other assert his Truth, and vindicate his Honour;
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but it will be in our Ruine, not Reformation. For when God has try'd us long under the richest means of Grace, the fructifying Influences of his Word, Sacraments,
but it will be in our Ruin, not Reformation. For when God has tried us long under the Richest means of Grace, the fructifying Influences of his Word, Sacraments,
what are we to expect from God, but that he shou'd accomplish upon us all the Woes denounc'd against Jerusalem in the like case, Isai. 5. and sum'd up v. 5, 6? And now go to, I will tell you what I will do to my Vineyard:
what Are we to expect from God, but that he should accomplish upon us all the Woes denounced against Jerusalem in the like case, Isaiah 5. and summed up v. 5, 6? And now go to, I will tell you what I will do to my Vineyard:
I doubt not but you will be of opinion with me, that we ought to prevent this Sentence by some Endeavours of our own for Reformation. To whom then shall we address our selves? To the Masters of Families? 'Tis true, they can do much, and much one day will be requir'd of ' em. But alas!
I doubt not but you will be of opinion with me, that we ought to prevent this Sentence by Some Endeavours of our own for Reformation. To whom then shall we address our selves? To the Masters of Families? It's true, they can do much, and much one day will be required of ' em. But alas!
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when the day has been spent in cares and drudgery, the evening is commonly spent in mirth, or wine, or worse: so that little, I doubt, is to be expected from hence.
when the day has been spent in Cares and drudgery, the evening is commonly spent in mirth, or wine, or Worse: so that little, I doubt, is to be expected from hence.
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Shall we then fix our hopes upon Religious Societies, confederated and enter'd into for this very purpose? I am glad, I confess, to see a Spirit of Religion stirring and moving any where amongst us;
Shall we then fix our hope's upon Religious Societies, confederated and entered into for this very purpose? I am glad, I confess, to see a Spirit of Religion stirring and moving any where among us;
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you cannot be ignorant, that this is one of the crying Sins we complain of, that the great Endeavours of this Age are to render the Ministry of this Body of Men useless and unserviceable; by malicious slanders and other ill methods to extinguish all Reverence for their Persons and Office;
you cannot be ignorant, that this is one of the crying Sins we complain of, that the great Endeavours of this Age Are to render the Ministry of this Body of Men useless and unserviceable; by malicious slanders and other ill methods to extinguish all reverence for their Persons and Office;
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Especially since our Religion and Liberty, without this, are far from being secur'd, our Deliverance far from being compleated: and whatever honour he has himself acquir'd either by War, or by this Peace, it will want its greatest Beauty and Perfection;
Especially since our Religion and Liberty, without this, Are Far from being secured, our Deliverance Far from being completed: and whatever honour he has himself acquired either by War, or by this Peace, it will want its greatest Beauty and Perfection;
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nay, I fear, be utterly blasted, if it be not ripen'd and consummated by the Glory of a Reformation. But after all, will not he be ready justly to take up the words of the King of Isreal in my Text,
nay, I Fear, be utterly blasted, if it be not ripened and consummated by the Glory of a Reformation. But After all, will not he be ready justly to take up the words of the King of Israel in my Text,
and in the sence I have given of them, Who will rise up for me against the wicked? &c. The Burthen is too great for one alone, were he great as Moses himself:
and in the sense I have given of them, Who will rise up for me against the wicked? etc. The Burden is too great for one alone, were he great as Moses himself:
therefore is the Civil Power communicated in lesser Streams and Branches, from the Root, from the Fountain, from the Supream Magistrate, to Subordinate ones.
Therefore is the Civil Power communicated in lesser Streams and Branches, from the Root, from the Fountain, from the Supreme Magistrate, to Subordinate ones.
From you therefore, the Magistrates of this City, we are to expect strenous and zealous Attempts for a Reformation. The eyes of all good Men may be reasonably upon you. The station you hold, the power you participate, lay great Obligations upon you,
From you Therefore, the Magistrates of this city, we Are to expect strenous and zealous Attempts for a Reformation. The eyes of all good Men may be reasonably upon you. The station you hold, the power you participate, lay great Obligations upon you,
and give you great Opportunities. From you therefore God, the King, and the People may justly demand and expect very great Advances in the work of Reformation. All this will more fully appear from my second General; which is,
and give you great Opportunities. From you Therefore God, the King, and the People may justly demand and expect very great Advances in the work of Reformation. All this will more Fully appear from my second General; which is,
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If we enquire why God has put the Sword into the hand of the Civil Magistrate, why the Supream, Universal Monarch of Heaven and Earth has communicated a Ray of his Authority to Man, Scripture and Reason will soon inform us.
If we inquire why God has put the Sword into the hand of the Civil Magistrate, why the Supreme, Universal Monarch of Heaven and Earth has communicated a Ray of his authority to Man, Scripture and Reason will soon inform us.
St. Paul, Rom. 13. after he has asserted the Origin of Civil Power to be from God, and from thence inferr'd the Obligation of Inferiors to Obedience, not only for wrath, but also for Conscience sake;
Saint Paul, Rom. 13. After he has asserted the Origin of Civil Power to be from God, and from thence inferred the Obligation of Inferiors to obedience, not only for wrath, but also for Conscience sake;
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he does at large describe the Office of a Magistrate, consisting in what I have laid down, v. 3, 4, 5. St. Peter advances the very same Doctrine, only a little more compendiously, 1 Pet. 2.13, 14. Submit your selves to every Ordinance of Man for the Lord's sake;
he does At large describe the Office of a Magistrate, consisting in what I have laid down, v. 3, 4, 5. Saint Peter advances the very same Doctrine, only a little more compendiously, 1 Pet. 2.13, 14. Submit your selves to every Ordinance of Man for the Lord's sake;
If we consult Reason, this will soon tell us, that that is truly the great End of Civil Power, which when attain'd, the Community arrives at the greatest happiness it is capable of,
If we consult Reason, this will soon tell us, that that is truly the great End of Civil Power, which when attained, the Community arrives At the greatest happiness it is capable of,
and without which all other Advantages are either useless or pernicious. And this is certainly Religion: This is the Spring of all wise Counsels and Conduct,
and without which all other Advantages Are either useless or pernicious. And this is Certainly Religion: This is the Spring of all wise Counsels and Conduct,
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This begets and nourishes Sobriety and Courage in the Souldier, and Truth and Justice in the Trader. This is, in a word, the only solid Foundation of a People's strength and glory:
This begets and Nourishes Sobriety and Courage in the Soldier, and Truth and justice in the Trader. This is, in a word, the only solid Foundation of a People's strength and glory:
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The strength and skill of Arms without Religion, naturally tends to Tyranny or Civil Tumults: or if a Martial Genius and Power be wisely or luckily diverted on foreign Wars, this in effect is but to oppress our selves in order to infect others. As to Peace, there is no peace, saith my God, unto the wicked.
The strength and skill of Arms without Religion, naturally tends to Tyranny or Civil Tumults: or if a Martial Genius and Power be wisely or luckily diverted on foreign Wars, this in Effect is but to oppress our selves in order to infect Others. As to Peace, there is no peace, Says my God, unto the wicked.
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They naturally embroil us with neighbouring Nations, or with one another, and make us at once unfit for war, and incapable of peace. In one word, were Religion exterminated,
They naturally embroil us with neighbouring nations, or with one Another, and make us At once unfit for war, and incapable of peace. In one word, were Religion exterminated,
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and Wickedness substituted in its room, without any other Evil or Enemy to attack us, we should unavoidably sink and perish under the weight and persecution of our own Vices.
and Wickedness substituted in its room, without any other Evil or Enemy to attack us, we should avoidable sink and perish under the weight and persecution of our own Vices.
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that the Sins of any Nation do certainly subject it to his wrath and displeasure, and their Vertues entitle it to his favour and protection. What the Prophet publisht to Judah, is in effect the standing Rule of the Divine Government over all Nations. If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the Land:
that the Sins of any nation do Certainly Subject it to his wrath and displeasure, and their Virtues entitle it to his favour and protection. What the Prophet published to Judah, is in Effect the standing Rule of the Divine Government over all nations. If you be willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the Land:
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Nor let us flatter our selves with Security, because God hath sheath'd the Sword by an undeserved Peace. Unless we repent and reform, he can soon draw it again,
Nor let us flatter our selves with Security, Because God hath sheathed the Sword by an undeserved Peace. Unless we Repent and reform, he can soon draw it again,
he needs but restrain the Influences of Heaven, or let loose the Elements upon us, and we shall soon perish by Deluges or Conflagrations, by Earthquakes, Plagues, or Famines.
he needs but restrain the Influences of Heaven, or let lose the Elements upon us, and we shall soon perish by Deluges or Conflagrations, by Earthquakes, Plagues, or Famines.
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Thus I have plainly prov'd the Proposition laid down, that the great Business and Duty of the Civil Magistrate is, to maintain and advance Righteousness,
Thus I have plainly proved the Proposition laid down, that the great Business and Duty of the Civil Magistrate is, to maintain and advance Righteousness,
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and lastly, that the Favour of God is the necessary Consequence of the one, and his Displeasure of the other: And this alone is at any time enough to make us a happy or unhappy Nation. The Result of all is briefly this, the good of the Pepole is the great Concern of the Magistrate; and therefore it is as plain, that 'tis the Duty of the Magistrate to endeavour at this time a Reformation, as it is that the good of the People depends upon it.
and lastly, that the Favour of God is the necessary Consequence of the one, and his Displeasure of the other: And this alone is At any time enough to make us a happy or unhappy nation. The Result of all is briefly this, the good of the Pepole is the great Concern of the Magistrate; and Therefore it is as plain, that it's the Duty of the Magistrate to endeavour At this time a Reformation, as it is that the good of the People depends upon it.
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1. Now that we see the Duty of the Magistrate, 'tis easie to infer what kind of Men are qualify'd to be Magistrates, namely such as Jethro recommended to Moses, Exod. 18.21. Able men, fearing God, men of truth, and hating covetousness. Able men;
1. Now that we see the Duty of the Magistrate, it's easy to infer what kind of Men Are qualified to be Magistrates, namely such as Jethro recommended to Moses, Exod 18.21. Able men, fearing God, men of truth, and hating covetousness. Able men;
'Tis impossible that such shou'd be either Enemies to Wickedness, or hearty Friends to Righteousness, whose Minds are not possess'd with a due and awful sence of God. Men of truth; i. e. of Uprightness and Integrity;
It's impossible that such should be either Enemies to Wickedness, or hearty Friends to Righteousness, whose Minds Are not possessed with a due and awful sense of God. Men of truth; i. e. of Uprightness and Integrity;
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Hating Covetousness; Selfishness is a flat contradiction to a Publick Spirit, and 'tis impossible that the Sordid and Covetous shou'd ever be capable of any thing so great and lovely as Religion and Honour.
Hating Covetousness; Selfishness is a flat contradiction to a Public Spirit, and it's impossible that the Sordid and Covetous should ever be capable of any thing so great and lovely as Religion and Honour.
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2. From hence 'tis plain that they who choose such Men for Magistates as are not qualify'd for it, betray the trust which God and the Government have repos'd in 'em:
2. From hence it's plain that they who choose such Men for Magistrates as Are not qualified for it, betray the trust which God and the Government have reposed in they:
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The great and excellent Ends of God can never be serv'd by ill Men; by Men whose Practices obstruct that Vertue which their Power should promote, and are so far from being an Ornament to their Station, that they are a Dishonour to it,
The great and excellent Ends of God can never be served by ill Men; by Men whose Practices obstruct that Virtue which their Power should promote, and Are so Far from being an Ornament to their Station, that they Are a Dishonour to it,
3dly and lastly, Since Magistrates are the Ministers of God, and the great End of Government is to restrain Vice and propagate Vertue, 'tis plain that they must at the last day render an account of their Office to God, and stand or fall as they have answer'd or disappointed this Expectation of God.
3dly and lastly, Since Magistrates Are the Ministers of God, and the great End of Government is to restrain Vice and propagate Virtue, it's plain that they must At the last day render an account of their Office to God, and stand or fallen as they have answered or disappointed this Expectation of God.
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he judgeth among the Gods. Psal. 82. And by laying before 'em the vast importance of Magistracy to the World, for 'tis the support of it, he suggests to 'em how great,
he Judgeth among the God's Psalm 82. And by laying before they the vast importance of Magistracy to the World, for it's the support of it, he suggests to they how great,
but ye shall die like Men, and fall like one of the Princes, v 6, 7. And as it is appointed for Rulers as well as private Men once to die, so consequently to appear in judgment. And what a dreadful account will he have to give at the last Audit, who has been selfish or sottish? who has prostituted his power to gratifie some vile Lust or Passion,
but you shall die like Men, and fallen like one of the Princes, v 6, 7. And as it is appointed for Rulers as well as private Men once to die, so consequently to appear in judgement. And what a dreadful account will he have to give At the last Audit, who has been selfish or sottish? who has prostituted his power to gratify Some vile Lust or Passion,
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To prevent this sad issue of things, give me leave to lay before you the Example of an excellent Governour, which I would earnestly desire you to follow in proportion to your Endowments and Power;
To prevent this sad issue of things, give me leave to lay before you the Exampl of an excellent Governor, which I would earnestly desire you to follow in proportion to your Endowments and Power;
and I do not doubt but he did steadily pursue 'em throughout his Reign. 1. He resolves upon the practise of the strictest vertue in his own person; without which he well knew he cou'd not expect the propitious Presence of God with him, either to guide or bless him.
and I do not doubt but he did steadily pursue they throughout his Reign. 1. He resolves upon the practise of the Strictest virtue in his own person; without which he well knew he could not expect the propitious Presence of God with him, either to guide or bless him.
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and to receive into his friendship and service Men of Truth and Integrity, Lovers of Religion and their Country; and therefore sure to be faithful to both. A froward heart shall depart from me, I will not know a wicked person.
and to receive into his friendship and service Men of Truth and Integrity, Lovers of Religion and their Country; and Therefore sure to be faithful to both. A froward heart shall depart from me, I will not know a wicked person.
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Lastly he resolves to put the Laws against all notorious Offenders in vigorous execution And the truth is, the Civil Laws of Moses are full and severe enough against all wilful and scandalous Crimes,
Lastly he resolves to put the Laws against all notorious Offenders in vigorous execution And the truth is, the Civil Laws of Moses Are full and severe enough against all wilful and scandalous Crimes,
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I will early destroy all the wicked of the Land, that I may cut off all wicked doers from the City of the Lord, v. 8. O bright example! O wise and holy Resolutions!
I will early destroy all the wicked of the Land, that I may Cut off all wicked doers from the city of the Lord, v. 8. O bright Exampl! O wise and holy Resolutions!
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Certainly all that have any serious thoughts about Religion and the Influence of it, must earnestly desire to see that day, and make it the daily subject of their importunate Prayers.
Certainly all that have any serious thoughts about Religion and the Influence of it, must earnestly desire to see that day, and make it the daily Subject of their importunate Prayers.
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Which minds me of my third and last Head. III. The Duty of all good People, to serve and assist the Magistrate in his Endeavours for Reformation. Which is here call'd, The standing up with him against the workers of iniquity.
Which minds me of my third and last Head. III. The Duty of all good People, to serve and assist the Magistrate in his Endeavours for Reformation. Which is Here called, The standing up with him against the workers of iniquity.
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We cannot save our own Souls without doing what God has put in our power towards the saving those of others: without this we must not pretend to Religion. For what a strange sort of Religion is that which has neither Zeal for God, nor Charity for Man? and he can be suppos'd to have but very little of either, who will not contribute what he can to the maintenance and propagation of Righteousness, and the suppressing Wickedness.
We cannot save our own Souls without doing what God has put in our power towards the Saving those of Others: without this we must not pretend to Religion. For what a strange sort of Religion is that which has neither Zeal for God, nor Charity for Man? and he can be supposed to have but very little of either, who will not contribute what he can to the maintenance and propagation of Righteousness, and the suppressing Wickedness.
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It often happens that Vice has gain'd that Ascendant and Authority in a Nation (unhappy the Nation where it has!) that it defies, not only all the Exhortations and Denunciations of the Pulpit, but the Force and Majesty of Laws too.
It often happens that Vice has gained that Ascendant and authority in a nation (unhappy the nation where it has!) that it defies, not only all the Exhortations and Denunciations of the Pulpit, but the Force and Majesty of Laws too.
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Such are, for instance, a cheerful Obedience to the Magistrate, a fair and candid construction of his Conduct, a just honour and esteem for him on the account of what he does well, fervent and constant Prayers to God for a Blessing upon him, that he may be endow'd with a Spirit of Wisdom and Counsel, of Courage and Constancy,
Such Are, for instance, a cheerful obedience to the Magistrate, a fair and candid construction of his Conduct, a just honour and esteem for him on the account of what he does well, fervent and constant Prayers to God for a Blessing upon him, that he may be endowed with a Spirit of Wisdom and Counsel, of Courage and Constancy,
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we may reform our selves, we may employ much care about our Families, we may count enance and encourage the Publick Worship, by our constant Attendance upon it,
we may reform our selves, we may employ much care about our Families, we may count enance and encourage the Public Worship, by our constant Attendance upon it,
and an equal and reverent Deportment at it, and we may, in all Conversations, signifie our dislike of every thing that has any tincture of Impiety. By this means we shall make the work of the Magistrate very easie, we shall strengthen his Hands,
and an equal and reverend Deportment At it, and we may, in all Conversations, signify our dislike of every thing that has any tincture of Impiety. By this means we shall make the work of the Magistrate very easy, we shall strengthen his Hands,
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and we shall give check to the confidence of Sinners, and Sin will again sneak and hide it self in Dens and Darkness, when it meets with that open and honest opposition which it ought, from all that make profession of Christianity.
and we shall give check to the confidence of Sinners, and since will again sneak and hide it self in Dens and Darkness, when it meets with that open and honest opposition which it ought, from all that make profession of Christianity.
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Do you yet desire more particular Directions? consider by what Arts ill Men endeavour to propagate Wickedness, and from hence you will soon see how you are to obviate and countermine ' em.
Do you yet desire more particular Directions? Consider by what Arts ill Men endeavour to propagate Wickedness, and from hence you will soon see how you Are to obviate and countermine ' em.
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Are they industrious to advance ill Principles, and to subvert Primitive Christianity? we must contend earnestly for the Faith once delivered to the Saints, and be industrious to keep it firm upon its first grounds.
are they Industria to advance ill Principles, and to subvert Primitive Christianity? we must contend earnestly for the Faith once Delivered to the Saints, and be Industria to keep it firm upon its First grounds.
Are they for cashiering Churches, Liturgies, Priests, and Sacraments? It is even from hence plain, that 'tis the Interest of Religion that we shou'd pay a just regard to ' em.
are they for cashiering Churches, Liturgies, Priests, and Sacraments? It is even from hence plain, that it's the Interest of Religion that we should pay a just regard to ' em.
God has, 'tis true, at this time given us a Peace; 'tis another Trial, 'tis another Call; we, indeed, may make it a great and lasting Blessing. But alas!
God has, it's true, At this time given us a Peace; it's Another Trial, it's Another Call; we, indeed, may make it a great and lasting Blessing. But alas!
What will it avail us to repair our Losses, if at the same time we pursue and multiply our Sins? What will it signifie that we are deliver'd from the Fear of a Mortal Enemy, when, on this supposal, God must still have a Controversie with our Land? A Reformation then you will all acknowledge necessary:
What will it avail us to repair our Losses, if At the same time we pursue and multiply our Sins? What will it signify that we Are Delivered from the fear of a Mortal Enemy, when, on this supposal, God must still have a Controversy with our Land? A Reformation then you will all acknowledge necessary:
and certainly, if you consider what Influence the Conduct and Morals of this City have upon the whole Nation; and what an account both Magistracy and People have one day to give of their Ability to do good, you cannot but conclude that it ought to begin from hence, and to be strenuously prosecuted by the joynt Endeavours of the Magistrates,
and Certainly, if you Consider what Influence the Conduct and Morals of this city have upon the Whole nation; and what an account both Magistracy and People have one day to give of their Ability to do good, you cannot but conclude that it ought to begin from hence, and to be strenuously prosecuted by the joint Endeavours of the Magistrates,
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and others of this great, and if you will do your Duty, I doubt not but I shall soon be able to add, flourishing and happy City. Whether now you will hear,
and Others of this great, and if you will do your Duty, I doubt not but I shall soon be able to add, flourishing and happy city. Whither now you will hear,
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or whether you will forbear, I must leave that to you; but Heaven and Earth will one time witness that I have this day sicerely put you in mind of your Duty. If you neglect it, certainly your Prosperity and Honour will be a very little, or a very short Blaze.
or whither you will forbear, I must leave that to you; but Heaven and Earth will one time witness that I have this day sicerely put you in mind of your Duty. If you neglect it, Certainly your Prosperity and Honour will be a very little, or a very short Blaze.
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when the strength of Sides and Factions shall be scatter'd and dispers'd for ever, when all the little Politicks and Subtilties of Man shall be miserably exploded and expos'd,
when the strength of Sides and Factions shall be scattered and dispersed for ever, when all the little Politics and Subtleties of Man shall be miserably exploded and exposed,
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and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day? Then shall Electors and Elected appear before the Judgment Seat of Christ, and give an account of your Trust;
and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day? Then shall Electors and Elected appear before the Judgement Seat of christ, and give an account of your Trust;
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The Language of the Text seems to me to be wholly Metaphorical, consisting of Military Terms: this indeed suggests to us that Reformation is a Work wherein you must expect to be encounter'd with great Opposition and many Difficulties. But let no Man's heart fail him for this: The Cause is the Lord's; and whoever engages in it, fights under the banner of God, enjoys the Prayers of good Men, the Ministry of Angels, and the Aid of the Holy Spirit;
The Language of the Text seems to me to be wholly Metaphorical, consisting of Military Terms: this indeed suggests to us that Reformation is a Work wherein you must expect to be encountered with great Opposition and many Difficulties. But let no Man's heart fail him for this: The Cause is the Lord's; and whoever engages in it, fights under the banner of God, enjoys the Prayers of good Men, the Ministry of Angels, and the Aid of the Holy Spirit;
