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The temple opening. A particular church considered as a temple of the Lord. In…
The temple opening. A particular church considered as a temple of the Lord. In a sermon preached on a a [sic] day, when such a church was gathered, and a pastor ordained. : Now published by that church, as a continual monitor of their duty, and for the more extensive benefit of others, who would be confirmed in the right ways of the Lord. : [Three lines of quotations]The temple opening. A particular church considered as a temple of the Lord. In a sermon preached on a a [sic] day, when such a church was gathered, and a pastor ordained. : Now published by that church, as a continual monitor of their duty, and for the more extensive benefit of others, who would be confirmed in the right wayes of the Lord. : [Three lines of quotations]
Boston: printed by B. Green for S. Phillips, 1709
Title page typeset from the transcription.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
I take notice; The Temple had a very Beautiful Aspect. I Wish, That the Beauty of your Conversations may be such as to commend Religion; Such as to set off your Profession.
May your Charity, the most obvious and visible part of your Behaviour, be like the Beautiful Porch of the Temple. But the Porch, and the Holy of Holies, were of the same Dimensions. I Wish, your Charity and your Holiness, may be Parallel in their Dimensions.
But, Oh! That there were more Compassion shown to them, that are lying in the Porch! Our Children are lying in the Porch: There they lie, Begging Alms.
But, Oh! That there were more Compassion shown to them, that are lying in the Porch! Our Children are lying in the Porch: There they ly, Begging Alms.
I take notice; There was an Outer Court in the Temple, and an Inner Court. I Wish, That you may be, not merely Worshippers in the Outer Court; not content with outward Shows and Signs of the Fear of God: But that you may also be Worshippers in the Inner Court; Acquainted with Inward, Sincere, Hearty, and Experimental Piety.