4 z z A Converfation becoming the Gofpel S E R M. to violate it very often occurring, fo if we XV. calmly attend to it we (hall be convinced that """v"--1 there is nothing more becoming the dignity of the rational nature or can yield a man truer enjoyment. Secondly, Upon the head of righteoufnefs, which alfo comprehendeth charity, the in- ftruhions of the gofpel are very full and at the fame time very exalted, carrying thefe virtues to a greater height of perfection than the generality of the world knew before. The difciples of Jefus Chrift are required to be as lights in the world, and examples of the belt works, directing thereby and encourag- ing others in the paths of virtue, to perform all the offices of juftice and fidelity with the greateft exaEtnefs ; whatfoever we would that men fhould do to us, we are enjoined to ek even fa to them ; to be fo far from injuring others that on the contrary we fhould not indulge ourfelves in paffionate anger upon their pro - vocations, but follow peace with all men and Peek reconciliation when any difference doth arife ; to bear injuries with patience and meek_ nefs, always ready to forgive men their tref paffes as we exped forgivenefs from God; to be kind and charitable to all men of what - ever nation or religious profeflion, willing ac- cording
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