Sermons on Several Subjects and Occasions, Vol. 11 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Excerpt from Sermons on Several Subjects and Occasions, Vol. 11

This hath been the way and folly of mankind in all ages, to defeat the great end and defign of reli gion, and to thrull: it by, by fubltituting fomething efe in the place of it, which they hope may ferve the turn as well, and which hath the appearance of as much devotion and refpeft, and perhaps of more colt and pains, than that which Goo requires of them. Men have ever been apt thus to impofe up on themfelves, and to pleafe themfelves with a con ccit of pleafing Goo full as well, or better, by fome Other way, than that which he hath pitched upon and appointed for them; not confidering that Goo is a great King, and will be obferved and obeyed by his creatures in his own way 5 and that obedience to what he commands is better and more accepta ble to him, than any other facrifice that we can of fer, which he hath not required at our hands that he is infinitely wife and good, and therefore the laws and rules which he hath given us to live by, are more likely and certain means of our happinefs, than any inventions and devices of our own.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Sermons on Several Subjects and Occasions, Vol. 11

I. Becaufe men are fo very apt to deceive them {elves in this matter, and fo hardly brought to that wherein religion mainly confilts, viz. The praé'tice of real goodnefs. They are extremely delirous to re concile (if it be poflible) the hopes of eternal hap pinefs in another world, with a liberty to live as they lift in this prefent world; they are loth to be at the trouble and drudgery of mortifying their lufts, and fubduing and governing their panions, and bride. Ling their tongues, and ordering their whole conver fation aright, and praétifing all thole duties which are comprehended in thofe two great command ments, the love of G00 and our neighbour. They would fain get into the favour of Goo, and make their calling and ele€tion fure, by fome eafier way, than by giving all diligence, to add to their faith virtue, and knowledge, and temperance, and patience, and brotherly kindnefs, and charity.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.