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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
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Brethren; 'Tis a very Great Glory, which is this Day put upon you, by this Glorious ONE. But, as you must beware, of being Haughty, because you now Stand in the Lords Holy Mountain, so your Standing there, should make you very Cautious, very Watchful, that your whole Behaviour may Adorn the Doctrine of God your Saviour. You have the Eyes of the most Holy LORD upon you; Eyes that strike and pierce like Lightning; Pure Eyes, that will not look upon Iniquity. The People of God, and all your Neighbours, have their Eyes upon you. Oh! how much ought this to be your Prayer; Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain Path, because of my Observers! It is greatly to be Desired, greatly to be Advised, That you Endeavour greatly to approve your selves the Children of God, without Rebuke, in the midst of those, who may be ready enough to censure you. That you may keep close to the Faith and Order of the Gospel, and the Right ways of the Lord, wherein these Churches have hitherto flourished: That you may be much in Supplications to the LORD, & often Set apart Whole Days for Extraordinary Supplications, that the Work of God may be happily carried on among you. In a Word, That you may all be true Citizens of Zion!
Brethren; 'Tis a very Great Glory, which is this Day put upon you, by this Glorious ONE. But, as you must beware, of being Haughty, because you now Stand in the Lords Holy Mountain, so your Standing there, should make you very Cautious, very Watchful, that your whole Behavour may Adorn the Doctrine of God your Saviour. You have the Eyes of the most Holy LORD upon you; Eyes that strike and pierce like Lightning; Pure Eyes, that will not look upon Iniquity. The People of God, and all your Neighbours, have their Eyes upon you. Oh! how much ought this to be your Prayer; Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain Path, because of my Observers! It is greatly to be Desired, greatly to be Advised, That you Endeavour greatly to approve your selves the Children of God, without Rebuke, in the midst of those, who may be ready enough to censure you. That you may keep close to the Faith and Order of the Gospel, and the Right ways of the Lord, wherein these Churches have hitherto flourished: That you may be much in Supplications to the LORD, & often Set apart Whole Days for Extraordinary Supplications, that the Work of God may be happily carried on among you. In a Word, That you may all be true Citizens of Zion!