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but not well understood by many, made them afraid of even a decent Beauty and Magnificence in the House of God, as if approaching too near Paganism or Superstition; as if because some Heathen Tyrants had formerly asserted to themselves Divine Honours, therefore now no Honour at all ought to be given to Christian Kings and Princes; or as if because some Ʋsurper formerly had liv'd in a Royal Palace, therefore a Lawful Prince must settle his Throne no higher than a Dunghil. But he who truly loves God will reverence his Sanctuary, and he who loves a neat Service and Attendance in his own House, will never endure meanness or slovenliness in the House of God; and he who can be content to dwell himself in cieled Palaces, will not be willing the Ark of God should remain among Curtains, whilst the Samaritan strives to overthrow it, |
but not well understood by many, made them afraid of even a decent Beauty and Magnificence in the House of God, as if approaching too near Paganism or Superstition; as if Because Some Heathen Tyrants had formerly asserted to themselves Divine Honours, Therefore now no Honour At all ought to be given to Christian Kings and Princes; or as if Because Some Ʋsurper formerly had lived in a Royal Palace, Therefore a Lawful Prince must settle his Throne no higher than a Dunghill. But he who truly loves God will Reverence his Sanctuary, and he who loves a neat Service and Attendance in his own House, will never endure meanness or slovenliness in the House of God; and he who can be content to dwell himself in Cieled Palaces, will not be willing the Ark of God should remain among Curtains, while the Samaritan strives to overthrow it, |
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