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2. Sacriledge. As he stole, so he stole from God, who had passed a consecration upon the goods of Jericho, and designed them for his own Exchequer. It is ill making too bold with the Almighty. If the Eagle snatch a coal from the Altar, in all likelihood she burns her nest; and if Achar be too busy with the hallowed spoil, it may bring a mischief upon his own head. Therefore (I presume) called the thing accursed, ab effectu, by laying him open to the curse of God, and to the vengeance of men. Nor can they who commit Achars fault expect any better than Achars reward. Will a man rob God? yet ye have robbed me: |
2. Sacrilege. As he stole, so he stole from God, who had passed a consecration upon the goods of Jericho, and designed them for his own Exchequer. It is ill making too bold with the Almighty. If the Eagl snatch a coal from the Altar, in all likelihood she burns her nest; and if Achar be too busy with the hallowed spoil, it may bring a mischief upon his own head. Therefore (I presume) called the thing accursed, ab effectu, by laying him open to the curse of God, and to the vengeance of men. Nor can they who commit Achars fault expect any better than Achars reward. Will a man rob God? yet you have robbed me: |
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