The doctrine of fasting and praier, and humiliation for sinne Delivered in sundry sermons at the fast appointed by publique authority, in the yeere 1625. By that late faithfull and worthy minister of Iesus Christ. Arth. Hildersam.
In this Verse and the former (to shew what cause he had to do so) he aggravateth their sin by their unthankfulnesse, in dealing so badly with him, that had deserved so well of them.
In this Verse and the former (to show what cause he had to do so) he Aggravateth their since by their unthankfulness, in dealing so badly with him, that had deserved so well of them.
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wherin observe, the Time when he did it, and the occasion he tooke to doe it, When they were sicke. Dutie wherby he expressed his love; he prayed for them;
wherein observe, the Time when he did it, and the occasion he took to do it, When they were sick. Duty whereby he expressed his love; he prayed for them;
When Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar heard of Iobs misery, they came to mourne with him, Iob 2. 11. But he was a rare man for piety and authority also, (you will say:) see therefore another example of this duty performed towards them that were not so:
When Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar herd of Jobs misery, they Come to mourn with him, Job 2. 11. But he was a rare man for piety and Authority also, (you will say:) see Therefore Another Exampl of this duty performed towards them that were not so:
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Did not I weepe for him that was in trouble? (saith Iob, Chap. 30. 25.) was not my soule grieved for the poore? Yea, see an example of this towards most wicked men, Iudg. 21. 2. The people of Israel came to the house of GOD (as we do now) to professe their sorrow for the extreme misery that the wicked Benjamites were most justly fallen into.
Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? (Says Job, Chap. 30. 25.) was not my soul grieved for the poor? Yea, see an Exampl of this towards most wicked men, Judges 21. 2. The people of Israel Come to the house of GOD (as we do now) to profess their sorrow for the extreme misery that the wicked Benjamites were most justly fallen into.
and them that are in adversity, as being your selves also in the body. Yea to do it with hearty commiseration, Rom. 12. 15. Weepe with them that weepe.
and them that Are in adversity, as being your selves also in the body. Yea to do it with hearty commiseration, Rom. 12. 15. Weep with them that weep.
Yea (if the judgement be famous and exemplary) we are commanded also to make publique and solemne profession (as we do at this day) that we are affected with their misery, Levit. 10. 6. Let your brethren the whole house of Israel bewaile the burning which the LORD hath kindled.
Yea (if the judgement be famous and exemplary) we Are commanded also to make public and solemn profession (as we do At this day) that we Are affected with their misery, Levit. 10. 6. Let your brothers the Whole house of Israel bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled.
but is given up to areprobate mind, as the Apostle teacheth us, Rom. 1. 31. Yea it is an argument of a cruell heart to be void of naturall commiseration,
but is given up to areprobate mind, as the Apostle Teaches us, Rom. 1. 31. Yea it is an argument of a cruel heart to be void of natural commiseration,
In this Cain first bewrayed his murderous heart when he said of his brother, Gen. 4. 9. Am I my brothers keeper? And so did the chiefe Priests and Elders,
In this Cain First bewrayed his murderous heart when he said of his brother, Gen. 4. 9. Am I my Brother's keeper? And so did the chief Priests and Elders,
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when (hearing Iudas cry out of himselfe for his sinne, and beholding him in the pangs of desperation) they said unto him, What is that to us? see thou to that.
when (hearing Iudas cry out of himself for his sin, and beholding him in the pangs of desperation) they said unto him, What is that to us? see thou to that.
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Secondly, In respect had unto the LORD, who by these judgements executed upon others, doth manifest from heaven, that His wrath is kindled, that He is in a fury.
Secondly, In respect had unto the LORD, who by these Judgments executed upon Others, does manifest from heaven, that His wrath is kindled, that He is in a fury.
1. In that we are not moved, nor tremble to see Him angry, Amos 3. 8. The Lion hath roared, who will not feare? It is hard to find a man so stout and couragious, (shall I say?) nay so senslesse or prophane, that trembleth not sometimes at the fearefull thunderclaps and lightnings,
1. In that we Are not moved, nor tremble to see Him angry, Amos 3. 8. The lion hath roared, who will not Fear? It is hard to find a man so stout and courageous, (shall I say?) nay so senseless or profane, that Trembleth not sometime At the fearful thunderclaps and lightnings,
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The Heathen (that had no goodnesse in them at all) when they should behold how terrible GOD was in His judgements upon His owne people, should be in continuall feare that He would destroy them also.
The Heathen (that had no Goodness in them At all) when they should behold how terrible GOD was in His Judgments upon His own people, should be in continual Fear that He would destroy them also.
As the scholler that is himselfe faulty, and obnoxious to the rod, when he seeth his master in a fury against any of his fellowes, cannot chuse but tremble, unlesse he be desperate.
As the scholar that is himself faulty, and obnoxious to the rod, when he sees his master in a fury against any of his Fellows, cannot choose but tremble, unless he be desperate.
This made the Prophet (when GOD had in a vision manifested to him His glory, Esa. 6. 45. when he saw the posts of the temple doore moved at the voice of the Angel that cryed,
This made the Prophet (when GOD had in a vision manifested to him His glory, Isaiah 6. 45. when he saw the posts of the temple door moved At the voice of the Angel that cried,
Even those executions which the Magistrate doth by GODS appointment upon foule offenders, are done chiefly to warne others, Deut. 13. 11. All Israel shall heare,
Even those executions which the Magistrate does by GOD'S appointment upon foul offenders, Are done chiefly to warn Others, Deuteronomy 13. 11. All Israel shall hear,
The righteous shall see and feare, saith David, Psal. 52. 6. The LORD consumed the Sodomites in that fearefull manner to make them an example to those that after should live ungodlily, 2 Pet. 2. 6. And the earth swallowed up Corah, Dathan, and Abiram, not onely out of that respect GOD had to the glory of His owne justice, in taking vengeance on them for all their sinnes,
The righteous shall see and Fear, Says David, Psalm 52. 6. The LORD consumed the Sodomites in that fearful manner to make them an Exampl to those that After should live ungodlily, 2 Pet. 2. 6. And the earth swallowed up Corah, Dathan, and Abiram, not only out of that respect GOD had to the glory of His own Justice, in taking vengeance on them for all their Sins,
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Those eighteene upon whom the tower of Silo fell, thinke ye (saith our Saviour, Luke 13. 4, 5.) that they were sinners above all that dwelt in Hierusalem? I tell you nay.
Those eighteene upon whom the tower of Silo fell, think you (Says our Saviour, Lycia 13. 4, 5.) that they were Sinners above all that dwelled in Jerusalem? I tell you nay.
than the sinnes of those whom He smites have had. Two notable examples we have for this in the time of David. It was a fearefull judgement that GOD executed upon Vzza, 1 Chron. 13. 10. The anger of the LORD was kindled against Vzza, and He smote him,
than the Sins of those whom He smites have had. Two notable Examples we have for this in the time of David. It was a fearful judgement that GOD executed upon Uzza, 1 Chronicles 13. 10. The anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and He smote him,
For, because ye did it not at the first, the LORD our GOD, &c. The second example is, 2 Sam. 24. It was a fearefull judgement that is mentioned in the fifteenth Verse, When by a pestilence that the LORD sent upon Israel, in three dayes there died of the people from Dan even to Beersheba seventy thousand men:
For, Because you did it not At the First, the LORD our GOD, etc. The second Exampl is, 2 Sam. 24. It was a fearful judgement that is mentioned in the fifteenth Verse, When by a pestilence that the LORD sent upon Israel, in three days there died of the people from Dan even to Beersheba seventy thousand men:
and to be rightly affected with this judgement of GOD that is now upon London, and sundry other parts of the Kingdome. 2. That when we are rightly affected with it, we would make right use of it to our selves. For the first.
and to be rightly affected with this judgement of GOD that is now upon London, and sundry other parts of the Kingdom. 2. That when we Are rightly affected with it, we would make right use of it to our selves. For the First.
For, wee shall finde this called one of GODS sore judgements, Ezek. 14. 21. And when the LORD threatens that Hee Himselfe would fight against Ierusalem with an outstretched hand,
For, we shall find this called one of GOD'S soar Judgments, Ezekiel 14. 21. And when the LORD threatens that He Himself would fight against Ierusalem with an outstretched hand,
First, many that are visited with this sicknesse, do want convenient attendance and lodging, dying in the streets and high-wayes ▪ of whom that may be said, Esa. 51. 20. Thy sonnes have fainted, they lie at the head of all streets, the fury of the LORD, the rebuke of thy GOD.
First, many that Are visited with this sickness, do want convenient attendance and lodging, dying in the streets and highways ▪ of whom that may be said, Isaiah 51. 20. Thy Sons have fainted, they lie At the head of all streets, the fury of the LORD, the rebuke of thy GOD.
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because the very disease makes them more subject to terrors and feares than others, (and is therefore called the terrour by night, Psal. 91. 5. ) they (poore wretches) can have none to comfort them,
Because the very disease makes them more Subject to terrors and fears than Others, (and is Therefore called the terror by night, Psalm 91. 5.) they (poor wretches) can have none to Comfort them,
In which respect, though we may say as Namb. 16. 46. we are sure wrath is gone out from the LORD, the plague is begun, yet as the Psalmist saith, Psal. 74. 9. There is not amongst us any that knoweth how long it will last,
In which respect, though we may say as Numb. 16. 46. we Are sure wrath is gone out from the LORD, the plague is begun, yet as the Psalmist Says, Psalm 74. 9. There is not among us any that Knoweth how long it will last,
and we have taken good order to prevent all danger of this infectio•s disease; no carriers shall come from thence to us, no Londoners shall lodge amongst us.
and we have taken good order to prevent all danger of this infectio•s disease; no carriers shall come from thence to us, no Londoners shall lodge among us.
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These are good meanes, I will not deny, (if they be used with that compassion that becomes Christians to shew unto them in misery) and must not be neglected.
These Are good means, I will not deny, (if they be used with that compassion that becomes Christians to show unto them in misery) and must not be neglected.
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If we beare in our bosome the cause of the plague, if we nourish and increase it daily, (I meane our sinnes) we cannot be sure to keepe it from our townes and houses, do what we can.
If we bear in our bosom the cause of the plague, if we nourish and increase it daily, (I mean our Sins) we cannot be sure to keep it from our Towns and houses, do what we can.
Know thou for a surety it is GOD that sends the pestilence, as He saith, 2 Chron. 7. 13. In this judgement (above others) we are said to fall into the LORDS hands,
Know thou for a surety it is GOD that sends the pestilence, as He Says, 2 Chronicles 7. 13. In this judgement (above Others) we Are said to fallen into the LORDS hands,
How many Physitians, and Chyrurgions, and nurses, and keepers that have beene wont to visit the infected, to sweat them, to dresse their sores, to wash their linnen;
How many Physicians, and Chirurgeons, and Nurse's, and keepers that have been wont to visit the infected, to sweat them, to dress their sores, to wash their linen;
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yea, how many that have daily conversed with them, and lyen in bed with them also, have beene knowne to have escaped the infection altogether? Whereas many that have beene most carefull to keepe themselves from all that have been infected,
yea, how many that have daily conversed with them, and lyen in Bed with them also, have been known to have escaped the infection altogether? Whereas many that have been most careful to keep themselves from all that have been infected,
No more than (from this that the three noble Iewes that were cast into Nebuchadnezzars furnace, received no hurt at all by it, Dan. 3. 27. and that oft times one house in a street,
No more than (from this that the three noble Iewes that were cast into Nebuchadnezar's furnace, received no hurt At all by it, Dan. 3. 27. and that oft times one house in a street,
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or roome in a house escape burning, in the greatest fires that have beene heard of) a man may conclude that fire is not in it selfe of a burning and consuming nature.
or room in a house escape burning, in the greatest fires that have been herd of) a man may conclude that fire is not in it self of a burning and consuming nature.
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And this the LORD (doubtlesse) doth, to hearten and encourage them that are whole, to performe all necessary duties of mercy and love to them that are sicke.
And this the LORD (doubtless) does, to hearten and encourage them that Are Whole, to perform all necessary duties of mercy and love to them that Are sick.
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and threatneth) I will persecute (and follow them) with the pestilence, saith He, Ier. 29. 18. Though we shut our doores against it, He can make it come in at our windowes,
and threatens) I will persecute (and follow them) with the pestilence, Says He, Jeremiah 29. 18. Though we shut our doors against it, He can make it come in At our windows,
And because thou canst have no assurance in thy selfe that thou shalt be able to avoid the danger of the indignation of this King that comes against thee (for ought thou knowest) with so great a power, learne that wisdome that our Saviour directeth thee unto, Luke 14. 32. While He is yet a great way off, send an ambassage,
And Because thou Canst have no assurance in thy self that thou shalt be able to avoid the danger of the Indignation of this King that comes against thee (for ought thou Knowest) with so great a power, Learn that Wisdom that our Saviour directeth thee unto, Lycia 14. 32. While He is yet a great Way off, send an ambassage,
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Thirdly and lastly, (to cause us to take to heart, and to be affected with this fearefull plague) consider, that if this judgement be neglected, (as great as it is) it wilbe but a fore-runner of some more fearefull judgement than this is.
Thirdly and lastly, (to cause us to take to heart, and to be affected with this fearful plague) Consider, that if this judgement be neglected, (as great as it is) it will but a forerunner of Some more fearful judgement than this is.
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And as our Saviour speaketh in another case, Matth. 24. 8. this wilbe but the beginning of our sorrowes. There is a judgement (that this nation hath hitherto beene preserved from, to the astonishment and admiration of all the world) that is greater than this;
And as our Saviour speaks in Another case, Matthew 24. 8. this will but the beginning of our sorrows. There is a judgement (that this Nation hath hitherto been preserved from, to the astonishment and admiration of all the world) that is greater than this;
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This is plaine by Davids choice, 2 Sam. 24. 14. Let us fall now into the hand of the LORD, (for His mercies are great) and let me not fall into the handof man.
This is plain by Davids choice, 2 Sam. 24. 14. Let us fallen now into the hand of the LORD, (for His Mercies Are great) and let me not fallen into the handof man.
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The second duty that this Doctrine serveth to exhort us to, is, that we would make right use of this judgement of GOD that is upon the Land, unto our selves.
The second duty that this Doctrine serves to exhort us to, is, that we would make right use of this judgement of GOD that is upon the Land, unto our selves.
why do men mourne, and fret, and take on so for this judgement of GOD that is justly fallen upon them? Why do they not betake themselves to the right course for the pacifying of GODS wrath? Which is this,
why do men mourn, and fret, and take on so for this judgement of GOD that is justly fallen upon them? Why do they not betake themselves to the right course for the pacifying of GOD'S wrath? Which is this,
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and what have I done to anger the LORD thus, to provoke Him to this wrath? Ier. 8. 6, 7. The LORD chargeth the Iewes that they did not know His judgement,
and what have I done to anger the LORD thus, to provoke Him to this wrath? Jeremiah 8. 6, 7. The LORD charges the Iewes that they did not know His judgement,
We know not the meaning of the plague, nor make right use of it, unlesse every one of us enter into his owne heart, a•d say, what have I done? To this end it wilbe profitable for us to search the Scriptures,
We know not the meaning of the plague, nor make right use of it, unless every one of us enter into his own heart, a•d say, what have I done? To this end it will profitable for us to search the Scriptures,
or which the LORD hath threatned to punish in this manner, and with this judgement. For the first, I find five great plagues of pestilence recorded in the holy Scriptures,
or which the LORD hath threatened to Punish in this manner, and with this judgement. For the First, I find five great plagues of pestilence recorded in the holy Scriptures,
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And what was the cause of that plague? Surely their murmuring and discontentment at their present condition, their unthankfulnesse to the LORD, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt, Vers. 20. their loathing of Manna, Verse 6. (which the Prophet for the excellency thereof calleth Angles food, Psal. 78. 25. and the corne and bread of heaven, Psal. 78. 24. 105. 40. ) their lusting after the flesh-pots of Egypt,
And what was the cause of that plague? Surely their murmuring and discontentment At their present condition, their unthankfulness to the LORD, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt, Vers. 20. their loathing of Manna, Verse 6. (which the Prophet for the excellency thereof calls Angles food, Psalm 78. 25. and the corn and bred of heaven, Psalm 78. 24. 105. 40.) their lusting After the fleshpots of Egypt,
and from dis-inheriting them, as He threatned to do, Vers. 6. yet often of those men that were sent to search out the Land, it is said Vers. 37. that they died of the plague before the LORD.
and from disinheriting them, as He threatened to do, Vers. 6. yet often of those men that were sent to search out the Land, it is said Vers. 37. that they died of the plague before the LORD.
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How fearefull a pestilence would that have beene, if it had continued any time, if it had not been presently stayed? And the sin that provoked GOD to send this pestilence among His people, we find to have been their murmuring and rebelling against Moses and Aaron the Ministers and servants of the LORD;
How fearful a pestilence would that have been, if it had continued any time, if it had not been presently stayed? And the since that provoked GOD to send this pestilence among His people, we find to have been their murmuring and rebelling against Moses and Aaron the Ministers and Servants of the LORD;
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Fourthly, The fourth memorable pestilence that we read of, is that which is recorded, Num. 25. of which there fell in one day (as the Apostle saith, 1 Cor. 10. 8.) three and twenty thousand.
Fourthly, The fourth memorable pestilence that we read of, is that which is recorded, Num. 25. of which there fell in one day (as the Apostle Says, 1 Cor. 10. 8.) three and twenty thousand.
as well those whom himselfe and the judges had put to death according to the commandment of GOD, Vers. 4, 5. (which may seeme to have beene in number about a thousand) as those that perished by that plague which the LORD (in His fierce anger,
as well those whom himself and thee judges had put to death according to the Commandment of GOD, Vers. 4, 5. (which may seem to have been in number about a thousand) as those that perished by that plague which the LORD (in His fierce anger,
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Fiftly, the fift and last plague we read of in holy Scripture was in Davids time, the story whereof is set downe, 2 Sam. 24. 15. this went thorough all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba in three dayes,
Fifty, the fift and last plague we read of in holy Scripture was in Davids time, the story whereof is Set down, 2 Sam. 24. 15. this went through all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba in three days,
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And besides these five great plagues, I find also mention made of another dangerous and strange sicknesse wherewithall the LORD in his just judgement did smite and afflict his people in the Church of Corinth;
And beside these five great plagues, I find also mention made of Another dangerous and strange sickness wherewithal the LORD in his just judgement did smite and afflict his people in the Church of Corinth;
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which, though I cannot certainly say it was the pestilence, (because the text doth not expresly say so) yet I may boldly say, it was an epidemicall disease,
which, though I cannot Certainly say it was the pestilence, (Because the text does not expressly say so) yet I may boldly say, it was an epidemical disease,
And, This happened unto them for ensample (as the Apostle speaketh, 1 Cor. 10. 11. ) and all the seen ▪ samples are written and recorded in Scripture of purpose for our admonition.
And, This happened unto them for ensample (as the Apostle speaks, 1 Cor. 10. 11.) and all the seen ▪ samples Are written and recorded in Scripture of purpose for our admonition.
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GODS people were afraid that He would fall upon them, and consume them with the pestilence, (as we read, Exod. 5. 3. ) even for their negligence of His solemne worship and service;
GOD'S people were afraid that He would fallen upon them, and consume them with the pestilence, (as we read, Exod 5. 3.) even for their negligence of His solemn worship and service;
And because Pharaoh had despised and hardened his heart against former and smaller judgements, the LORD threatneth (Exod. 9. 15.) to smite him and his people with the pestilence.
And Because Pharaoh had despised and hardened his heart against former and smaller Judgments, the LORD threatens (Exod 9. 15.) to smite him and his people with the pestilence.
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and 6. the holy Sacrament is (in all places) so commonly prophaned, and those holy things given to and received (without difference) by such dogs and swine as have no care at all d•ly to prepare themselves thereunto;
and 6. the holy Sacrament is (in all places) so commonly Profaned, and those holy things given to and received (without difference) by such Dogs and Swine as have no care At all d•ly to prepare themselves thereunto;
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and 8 we have so hardened our hearts against, and profited so little by many other judgements, whereby the LORD hath witnessed His wrath from heaven against us,
and 8 we have so hardened our hearts against, and profited so little by many other Judgments, whereby the LORD hath witnessed His wrath from heaven against us,
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Seeing (I say) we are guilty of all these sinnes that are the proper causes of this judgement, let us therefore impute this fearefull plague whereby GOD •ath smitten the chiefe City,
Seeing (I say) we Are guilty of all these Sins that Are the proper Causes of this judgement, let us Therefore impute this fearful plague whereby GOD •ath smitten the chief city,
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The second is this, that seeing the LORD doth thus declare and proclaime that His anger and fury is kindled and inflamed against us all, it behooves us (without delay) by all meanes to make our peace with GOD,
The second is this, that seeing the LORD does thus declare and proclaim that His anger and fury is kindled and inflamed against us all, it behooves us (without Delay) by all means to make our peace with GOD,
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1. Thou must freely, and fully, and particularly confesse thy sinnes unto GOD, even those sinnes which I have shewed to be the chiefe causes of this judgement.
1. Thou must freely, and Fully, and particularly confess thy Sins unto GOD, even those Sins which I have showed to be the chief Causes of this judgement.
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2. Thou must unfainedly and fully resolve with thy selfe to cast off and forsake these and all other thy sinnes, Prov. 28. 13. Who so confesseth and forsaketh his sinne, shall find mercy.
2. Thou must unfeignedly and Fully resolve with thy self to cast off and forsake these and all other thy Sins, Curae 28. 13. Who so Confesses and Forsaketh his sin, shall find mercy.
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yet) feared God with all his house, Acts 10. 2. So soone as Zacheus himselfe was become a sonne of Abraham (a true believer) salvation came unto his house too, Luke 19. 9. Christ promised he should have a faithfull and a religious family.
yet) feared God with all his house, Acts 10. 2. So soon as Zacchaeus himself was become a son of Abraham (a true believer) salvation Come unto his house too, Lycia 19. 9. christ promised he should have a faithful and a religious family.
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So speaketh Eliphaz also to Iob, Iob 22. 23. If thou returne to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles.
So speaks Eliphaz also to Job, Job 22. 23. If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity Far from thy Tabernacles.
that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which He hath spoken of him. 1. Abraham (upon the knowledge and observation of Gods wrath even upon the Sodomites) would become more carefull to looke to his whole family,
that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which He hath spoken of him. 1. Abraham (upon the knowledge and observation of God's wrath even upon the Sodomites) would become more careful to look to his Whole family,
and he should see the fruit of it in his family. 3. This care that Abraham had of his family should be a principall meanes to make good unto him all Gods promises, to bring upon him,
and he should see the fruit of it in his family. 3. This care that Abraham had of his family should be a principal means to make good unto him all God's promises, to bring upon him,
Certainly one maine cause of this, and all other judgements that are upon our Land, is the want of care that is in them that professe themselves to be the people of God, in reforming their families;
Certainly one main cause of this, and all other Judgments that Are upon our Land, is the want of care that is in them that profess themselves to be the people of God, in reforming their families;
whether they of their family be drunkards, or sober persons; blasphemers, or such as feare an oath; uncleane, or chast; prophane, or religious; is all one to them.
whither they of their family be drunkards, or Sobrium Persons; blasphemers, or such as Fear an oath; unclean, or chaste; profane, or religious; is all one to them.
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When Gods heavy hand did hang over Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel speakes thus unto him, Dan. 4. 27. Wherefore O King, let my counsell be acceptable unto the,
When God's heavy hand did hang over Nebuchadnezzar, daniel speaks thus unto him, Dan. 4. 27. Wherefore Oh King, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee,
If either the plague, or any other judgement seize upon that man that hath beene void of mercy, it shalbe upon him without all mixture of mercy, he shall have no comfort of Gods mercy in it;
If either the plague, or any other judgement seize upon that man that hath been void of mercy, it shall upon him without all mixture of mercy, he shall have no Comfort of God's mercy in it;
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know that there is nothing that will more grace our solemne services before God, (specially services of this kind) nothing will make them more acceptable unto Him,
know that there is nothing that will more grace our solemn services before God, (specially services of this kind) nothing will make them more acceptable unto Him,
than when we shall therein manifest and declare our selves to be mercifull and bountifull unto the poore, Is not this the fast that I have chosen? (saith the Lord, Esa. 58. 6, 7.) to loose the bands of wickednesse, to undoe the heavy burdens,
than when we shall therein manifest and declare our selves to be merciful and bountiful unto the poor, Is not this the fast that I have chosen? (Says the Lord, Isaiah 58. 6, 7.) to lose the bans of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens,
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yet is it evident, 1. By the expresse words of the last clause of the verse, where he mentioneth the successe he had in the duty he performed for them:
yet is it evident, 1. By the express words of the last clause of the verse, where he mentioneth the success he had in the duty he performed for them:
and all other things they did in those exercises, they did onely to helpe and further themselves in prayer, Esa. 58. 3. To make their voice to be heard on high:
and all other things they did in those exercises, they did only to help and further themselves in prayer, Isaiah 58. 3. To make their voice to be herd on high:
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See how importunate Abraham was with God for the beastly Sodomites, Gen. 18. 32. 3. This duty is to be performed specially for s•ch as are Gods people, though it be but in outward profession.
See how importunate Abraham was with God for the beastly Sodomites, Gen. 18. 32. 3. This duty is to be performed specially for s•ch as Are God's people, though it be but in outward profession.
When God threatned He would destroy Israel, Moses st•od before Him in the breach, (by maine force to keepe Him out) to turne away His wrath, Psal. 106. 23. How stood he in the breach? How did he turne away Gods wrath from them? By prayer, Ex•d. 32. 11. Moses besought the Lord his God.
When God threatened He would destroy Israel, Moses st•od before Him in the breach, (by main force to keep Him out) to turn away His wrath, Psalm 106. 23. How stood he in the breach? How did he turn away God's wrath from them? By prayer, Ex•d. 32. 11. Moses besought the Lord his God.
This course David tooke to relieve Gods people in the time of a fearefull pesti•ence, that in a short time had consumed seventy thousand, 2 Sa•. 24. 15. He was deeply affected with their misery, (as appeareth by the story) but what course tooke he to helpe them? he prayed for them, 1 Chro•. 21. 16, — 18. and so stayed the plague.
This course David took to relieve God's people in the time of a fearful pesti•ence, that in a short time had consumed seventy thousand, 2 Sa•. 24. 15. He was deeply affected with their misery, (as appears by the story) but what course took he to help them? he prayed for them, 1 Chro•. 21. 16, — 18. and so stayed the plague.
So did Moses in the very like case of the pestilence, when •r•th was g•n• out fro• the Lord, and the plague was 〈 ◊ 〉, he chargeth Aar•n to t•ke his ce•ser, and put fire therein from the 〈 ◊ 〉, 〈 ◊ 〉 put ince•se on it,
So did Moses in the very like case of the pestilence, when •r•th was g•n• out fro• the Lord, and the plague was 〈 ◊ 〉, he charges Aar•n to t•ke his ce•ser, and put fire therein from the 〈 ◊ 〉, 〈 ◊ 〉 put ince•se on it,
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and go quickly to the co•greg•tio•, t• make an attonement for them, N••b. 16. 46. True it is, that signified the intercession of Christ for the people, which indeed is that th•t did the deed:
and go quickly to the co•greg•tio•, t• make an atonement for them, N••b. 16. 46. True it is, that signified the Intercession of christ for the people, which indeed is that th•t did the deed:
but know, 1. that when incense was offred, Gods people also prayed, L•ke 1. 10. And 2. that Christs intercession goeth with our prayers also, •nd is that that makes them effectuall.
but know, 1. that when incense was offered, God's people also prayed, L•ke 1. 10. And 2. that Christ Intercession Goes with our Prayers also, •nd is that that makes them effectual.
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An evident proofe of this, that when Gods judgements are publike and generall upon Gods people, our prayers and humiliations should be as publike and generall as is possible:
an evident proof of this, that when God's Judgments Are public and general upon God's people, our Prayers and humiliations should be as public and general as is possible:
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And it is the Lord onely that removes it when He pleaseth, that saith to the destroying Angell, It is enough, stay now thy hand, 2 Sam. 24. 16. And lastly, it is He onely that can cure those that are smitten with it, 1 Sam. 26. The Lord killeth, and •aketh alive;
And it is the Lord only that removes it when He Pleases, that Says to the destroying Angel, It is enough, stay now thy hand, 2 Sam. 24. 16. And lastly, it is He only that can cure those that Are smitten with it, 1 Sam. 26. The Lord kills, and •aketh alive;
Yea He desires it greatly, and lookes for it, even when He is most offended with a people, to be thus sought unto in their behalfe, Ezek. 22. 30. I sought for a man amongst them that should make up the hedge,
Yea He Desires it greatly, and looks for it, even when He is most offended with a people, to be thus sought unto in their behalf, Ezekiel 22. 30. I sought for a man among them that should make up the hedge,
So that it is a sinne against God to neglect this duty unto our brethren, 1 Sam. 12. 23. God forbid that I should sinne against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you.
So that it is a sin against God to neglect this duty unto our brothers, 1 Sam. 12. 23. God forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you.
How oft did Moses prayer remove Gods plagues even from Pharaoh, Exod. 8. 13. 31. 9. 33. 10. 18, 19. When Ah•• and his land were almost consumed with a drought and famine, Elias prayer delivered him from that judgement, and brought raine;
How oft did Moses prayer remove God's plagues even from Pharaoh, Exod 8. 13. 31. 9. 33. 10. 18, 19. When Ah•• and his land were almost consumed with a drought and famine, Elias prayer Delivered him from that judgement, and brought rain;
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yet he was a man subject to the like passi•ns that we are, lam. 5. 17, 18. Yea in this very judgement of the pestilence, ye shall see the force of prayer.
yet he was a man Subject to the like passi•ns that we Are, lamb. 5. 17, 18. Yea in this very judgement of the pestilence, you shall see the force of prayer.
and the plague was stayed, Numb. 16. 48. When God had said unto Moses (against Israel for their idolatry) Exod. 32. 10. Let Me alone, that my wrath may waxe •ot again•• them,
and the plague was stayed, Numb. 16. 48. When God had said unto Moses (against Israel for their idolatry) Exod 32. 10. Let Me alone, that my wrath may wax •ot again•• them,
for all Gods people have this name given them, they are all called the Israel of God, Gal. 6. 16. and therefore (as Princes) may prevaile with God this way.
for all God's people have this name given them, they Are all called the Israel of God, Gal. 6. 16. and Therefore (as Princes) may prevail with God this Way.
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or removing of them from their brethren, seeing they are able to prevaile with God even for the pardon of their sinnes, which are the causes of those judgements,
or removing of them from their brothers, seeing they Are able to prevail with God even for the pardon of their Sins, which Are the Causes of those Judgments,
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The Use this Doctrine serves unto, is for Instruction. R•proofe. Examination. First, for instruction. To teach us what account is to be made of such as are true Israelites.
The Use this Doctrine serves unto, is for Instruction. R•proofe. Examination. First, for instruction. To teach us what account is to be made of such as Are true Israelites.
If there had been butten such in Sodom, Sodom had beene spared, Gen ▪ 18. 32. 2. They are able (as Princes) to prevaile mightily with God, by their prayers;
If there had been butten such in Sodom, Sodom had been spared, Gen ▪ 18. 32. 2. They Are able (as Princes) to prevail mightily with God, by their Prayers;
they are the chario•s of Israel, and the horse•e•• thereof, as they are called, 2 King. 13. 14. Indeed there are but a few such true Israelites, which makes the Prophet speake in that manner, Psal. 25. 12. What man is he that feareth the Lord? But where thou knowest such, make much of them.
they Are the chario•s of Israel, and the horse•e•• thereof, as they Are called, 2 King. 13. 14. Indeed there Are but a few such true Israelites, which makes the Prophet speak in that manner, Psalm 25. 12. What man is he that fears the Lord? But where thou Knowest such, make much of them.
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Why should not Gods favourit•s be as much honoured, as the favourites of the greatest King? Get as many such into the towne thou livest in, as thou canst.
Why should not God's favourit•s be as much honoured, as the favourites of the greatest King? Get as many such into the town thou Livest in, as thou Canst.
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First of them that cannot pray. O consider how miserable a man thou art. First, thou wantest that whereby thou shouldest helpe thy poore brethren in their misery.
First of them that cannot pray. O Consider how miserable a man thou art. First, thou Wantest that whereby thou Shouldst help thy poor brothers in their misery.
How much more just cause of griefe is this, when thou canst not so much as pray for him? Secondly, thou wantest that whereby thou shouldest keepe off Gods judgements from thy selfe,
How much more just cause of grief is this, when thou Canst not so much as pray for him? Secondly, thou Wantest that whereby thou Shouldst keep off God's Judgments from thy self,
The spirit of grace is the spirit of s•pplication, Zac. 12. 10. Because ye •re sonnes (saith the Apostle, Gal. 4. 6.) God hath sent f•rth the spirit of His S•nne into your hearts, crying Abb• Father.
The Spirit of grace is the Spirit of s•pplication, Zac. 12. 10. Because you •re Sons (Says the Apostle, Gal. 4. 6.) God hath sent f•rth the Spirit of His S•nne into your hearts, crying Abb• Father.
it may be in their sicknesse, or extreme danger they will, but they beare upon them that brand of an hypocrite that Iob spea•eth of, 〈 ◊ 〉 27. 10. Will he call upon God at all times? that is, constantly,
it may be in their sickness, or extreme danger they will, but they bear upon them that brand of an hypocrite that Job spea•eth of, 〈 ◊ 〉 27. 10. Will he call upon God At all times? that is, constantly,
Go quic•ly with thy censer, the plag•e i• beg••, saith M•se• to 〈 ◊ 〉, N••b. 16 46, so soon as the plague did begin, we should without delay have importuned the Lord for ou• brethren.
Go quic•ly with thy censer, the plag•e i• beg••, Says M•se• to 〈 ◊ 〉, N••b. 16 46, so soon as the plague did begin, we should without Delay have importuned the Lord for ou• brothers.
According to that rule of our Saviour, Mar. 3. 4. He that useth not meanes to save life when it lieth in his power, is a murtherer. 2. That this neglecting of prayer is a dangerous signe that thou hast no feare of God in thee.
According to that Rule of our Saviour, Mar. 3. 4. He that uses not means to save life when it lies in his power, is a murderer. 2. That this neglecting of prayer is a dangerous Signen that thou hast no Fear of God in thee.
Will the hypocrite (saith Iob, Chap. 27. 10.) delight himselfe in the Almighty? will he alwayes call upon God? The cause why men keepe not a constant course in prayer, is because they have no delight nor comfort in God.
Will the hypocrite (Says Job, Chap. 27. 10.) delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God? The cause why men keep not a constant course in prayer, is Because they have no delight nor Comfort in God.
as ever were in any Liturgy that I have seene; (for all which we are greatly bound to praise the Lord) yet will they not upon these dayes lend their help to their distressed brethren,
as ever were in any Liturgy that I have seen; (for all which we Are greatly bound to praise the Lord) yet will they not upon these days lend their help to their distressed brothers,
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These men certainly are of the mind either of those prophane worldlings that say as Io• 21. 15. What profit shal we have if we pray unto him? Can we get in our harvest,
These men Certainly Are of the mind either of those profane worldlings that say as Io• 21. 15. What profit shall we have if we pray unto him? Can we get in our harvest,
or provide for our families by comming to Church, and joyning with you in prayer? Or will our praying keepe away the plague from us? Or els they are of the mind of those desperate Atheists that said, Es•. 22. 13. Let us eat and drinke;
or provide for our families by coming to Church, and joining with you in prayer? Or will our praying keep away the plague from us? Or Else they Are of the mind of those desperate Atheists that said, Es•. 22. 13. Let us eat and drink;
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Levit. 23. 29. Whatsoever soule it be that shall not be afflicted in that same day, (that the congregation kept their fast on) he shall be cut off from among his people.
Levit. 23. 29. Whatsoever soul it be that shall not be afflicted in that same day, (that the congregation kept their fast on) he shall be Cut off from among his people.
In which respect God commanded them to keepe it in all their dwellings, Levit. 23. 3. And Zeth. 1. 6. The Lord threatneth to stretch out His hand against,
In which respect God commanded them to keep it in all their dwellings, Levit. 23. 3. And Zeth. 1. 6. The Lord threatens to stretch out His hand against,
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and protesteth it would be a death to him to find God silent to his prayers, Psal. 28. 1. And what answer hath God given to our prayers? First, we have prayed for the good successe of our armies against the enemies of the Gospell.
and protesteth it would be a death to him to find God silent to his Prayers, Psalm 28. 1. And what answer hath God given to our Prayers? First, we have prayed for the good success of our armies against the enemies of the Gospel.
When ••ron stood with his incense betweene the living and the dead, the plague ceased, Numb. 16. 48. and Davids prayer stayed the plague, 2 Chro. 21. 17, 18. Our D•vid, and our Aarons, and the whole Land, have oft prayed against this judgement,
When ••ron stood with his incense between the living and the dead, the plague ceased, Numb. 16. 48. and Davids prayer stayed the plague, 2 Chro 21. 17, 18. Our D•vid, and our Aaron's, and the Whole Land, have oft prayed against this judgement,
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And that we may the better discerne, what hath been amisse in our prayers, I will shew you how those prayers should be qualified that should prevaile with God.
And that we may the better discern, what hath been amiss in our Prayers, I will show you how those Prayers should be qualified that should prevail with God.
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because he seeth how cold and drows•e we have beene in them, how little affected we have beene with the miseries of our brethren, whom we have seemed to pray for.
Because he sees how cold and drows•e we have been in them, how little affected we have been with the misery's of our brothers, whom we have seemed to pray for.
When our blessed Saviour was in His agony, and his soule was exceeding sorrowfull even unto death, Mat. 26. 38. His Disciples Peter, and Iames, and Iohn, whom He desired to watch with Him,
When our blessed Saviour was in His agony, and his soul was exceeding sorrowful even unto death, Mathew 26. 38. His Disciples Peter, and James, and John, whom He desired to watch with Him,
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so little sense had they of His extreme misery, Mat. 26. 40. And even so have we carried our selves towards our brethren, the members of Christ, we have pretended a willingnesse to yeeld them our helpe in the miseries they are in,
so little sense had they of His extreme misery, Mathew 26. 40. And even so have we carried our selves towards our brothers, the members of christ, we have pretended a willingness to yield them our help in the misery's they Are in,
but alas in the prayers that we have seemed to make for them, we have beene overtaken with drowsinesse and sleepinesse, we have beene in them little or nothing at all touched with the sense of their distresse.
but alas in the Prayers that we have seemed to make for them, we have been overtaken with drowsiness and sleepiness, we have been in them little or nothing At all touched with the sense of their distress.
unlesse when you pray you watch, and looke well to your hearts, to keepe them from drowsinesse and senslesnesse, from wandring and roving, that when you pray, you may pray with fervency,
unless when you pray you watch, and look well to your hearts, to keep them from drowsiness and Senslessness, from wandering and roving, that when you pray, you may pray with fervency,
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and willing to discourage her, not out of any dislike He had to her or her suit, (wherewith doubtlesse He was much pleased) but onely to increase her fervency and importunity in prayer.
and willing to discourage her, not out of any dislike He had to her or her suit, (wherewith doubtless He was much pleased) but only to increase her fervency and importunity in prayer.
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Secondly, We must pray in faith, and confidence to be heard, Let him aske in faith (saith the Apostle, Iam. 1. 6, 7.) els let him not think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
Secondly, We must pray in faith, and confidence to be herd, Let him ask in faith (Says the Apostle, Iam. 1. 6, 7.) Else let him not think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
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And surely we have just cause to pray in faith and confidence that we shall prevaile with God in these prayers that we make for our distressed brethren.
And surely we have just cause to pray in faith and confidence that we shall prevail with God in these Prayers that we make for our distressed brothers.
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And in that of the Ninivites, Ion. 3. 7. He caused it to be proclaimed and published through Niniveh, (by the decree of the King and his Nobles) saying, &c. 3. These fasts are kept generally, and every where throughout the Land;
And in that of the Ninevites, Ion. 3. 7. He caused it to be proclaimed and published through Nineveh, (by the Decree of the King and his Nobles) saying, etc. 3. These fasts Are kept generally, and every where throughout the Land;
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as we have already heard out of Iudg. 20. 26. & 2 Chron. 20. 3, 13. & Ion. 3. 5, 7, 8. 4. The nation and people that we pray for, are Gods owne people, and such as beare His Name.
as we have already herd out of Judges 20. 26. & 2 Chronicles 20. 3, 13. & Ion. 3. 5, 7, 8. 4. The Nation and people that we pray for, Are God's own people, and such as bear His Name.
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Admit our Land be as sinfull as Sodom was, yet remember that if there had beene but ten such in So•om, as we have many thousands of in our Land, God had heard Abrahams prayer even for Sodom, because of them, Gen. 18. 32. Of our Land (blessed be God) we may yet say, there is no nation in the world at this day, that hath so many righteous persons in it;
Admit our Land be as sinful as Sodom was, yet Remember that if there had been but ten such in So•om, as we have many thousands of in our Land, God had herd Abrahams prayer even for Sodom, Because of them, Gen. 18. 32. Of our Land (blessed be God) we may yet say, there is no Nation in the world At this day, that hath so many righteous Persons in it;
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And what an encouragement that may be unto us in our prayers, is plaine by that speech of the Prophet in his prayer unto God for Iudah, Ier. 14. 9. Yet thou O Lord art in the midst of us,
And what an encouragement that may be unto us in our Prayers, is plain by that speech of the Prophet in his prayer unto God for Iudah, Jeremiah 14. 9. Yet thou Oh Lord art in the midst of us,
Say unto thy soule when thou preparest thy selfe to pray, as David did, Psal. 42. 11, Why art thou cast downe O my soule? and why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God;
Say unto thy soul when thou preparest thy self to pray, as David did, Psalm 42. 11, Why art thou cast down Oh my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God;
For, Gods people have never beene so strong with Him in prayer, as when they were most abased and dejected in themselves, insense of their owne weakenesse and unworthinesse.
For, God's people have never been so strong with Him in prayer, as when they were most abased and dejected in themselves, insense of their own weakness and unworthiness.
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When I am weake (saith the Apostle 2 Cor. 12. 10. weake, and dejected in my selfe through sense of mine owne infirmities and afflictions) then am I strong: strong in the Lord,
When I am weak (Says the Apostle 2 Cor. 12. 10. weak, and dejected in my self through sense of mine own infirmities and afflictions) then am I strong: strong in the Lord,
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do you not thinke she was much abased in her selfe upon those three repulses that she had received, Mat. 15. 27. yet was her prayer then most strong and effectuall with God, Vers. 28. And this is surely another cause,
do you not think she was much abased in her self upon those three repulses that she had received, Mathew 15. 27. yet was her prayer then most strong and effectual with God, Vers. 28. And this is surely Another cause,
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Fourthly, We must bring with us unto prayer an unfeigned desire, and a full purpose and resolution of heart to reforme that that is amisse both in our selves and others,
Fourthly, We must bring with us unto prayer an unfeigned desire, and a full purpose and resolution of heart to reform that that is amiss both in our selves and Others,
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Let them turne every one from his evill way, (say the King and his Nobles in their proclamation, Verse 8.) and from the violence that is in their hands.
Let them turn every one from his evil Way, (say the King and his Nobles in their proclamation, Verse 8.) and from the violence that is in their hands.
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and how nothing so much prevailed with God for the successe of their prayers as this, Verse 10. God saw their workes, that they turned from their evill way,
and how nothing so much prevailed with God for the success of their Prayers as this, Verse 10. God saw their works, that they turned from their evil Way,
All this is evident, •eb. 9. 12, 38. & 10. 29. When Phinehas stood up and executed judgement (upon Zimri and Cozbi, as Moses and the Iudges had before done of many others that were joyned unto Baal-Peor, Numb. 25. 4, 5. and so removed the cause of Gods displeasure) the plague was stayed, saith the Prophet, Psal. 106. 30. All the weeping of the whole congregation before the doore of the tabernacle (of which we read Numb. 25. 6.) could do nothing without that.
All this is evident, •eb. 9. 12, 38. & 10. 29. When Phinehas stood up and executed judgement (upon Zimri and Cozbi, as Moses and the Judges had before done of many Others that were joined unto Baal-peor, Numb. 25. 4, 5. and so removed the cause of God's displeasure) the plague was stayed, Says the Prophet, Psalm 106. 30. All the weeping of the Whole congregation before the door of the tabernacle (of which we read Numb. 25. 6.) could do nothing without that.
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or the prayers of all the Saints upon earth, should prevaile with God for our Land? Till the Achans be found out and punished, (as found they may easily be,
or the Prayers of all the Saints upon earth, should prevail with God for our Land? Till the Achans be found out and punished, (as found they may Easily be,
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And we know that the sacrifice of the wicked is abomination unto the Lord, Prov. 15. 8. Let me therefore exhort you (beloved) that as you desire to please God in this profession of humiliation that you make,
And we know that the sacrifice of the wicked is abomination unto the Lord, Curae 15. 8. Let me Therefore exhort you (Beloved) that as you desire to please God in this profession of humiliation that you make,
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resolve both to forsake every knowne sinne, and vow unto God this day amendment of life, in such particulars as thine owne heart can tell thee thou hast most offended God by; (and which of us all is it that hath not something to reforme?) remembring alwayes that speech of the Prophet, Psal ▪ 66. 18. If I regardiniquity in my heart;
resolve both to forsake every known sin, and Voelli unto God this day amendment of life, in such particulars as thine own heart can tell thee thou hast most offended God by; (and which of us all is it that hath not something to reform?) remembering always that speech of the Prophet, Psalm ▪ 66. 18. If I regardiniquity in my heart;
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We must joyne workes of mercy with our prayers. 1. Let no man thinke he shall be a looser by that that he gives (out of conscience towards God) unto the poore.
We must join works of mercy with our Prayers. 1. Let no man think he shall be a looser by that that he gives (out of conscience towards God) unto the poor.
as is plaine by that speech of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 16. 1, 2. And of that that is thus given, you may have much more assurance, that it shalbe given to them onely that have need,
as is plain by that speech of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 16. 1, 2. And of that that is thus given, you may have much more assurance, that it shall given to them only that have need,
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than you can have of much of that that you give at your doores. 3. There is great force in this worke of mercy to further the good successe of our prayers:
than you can have of much of that that you give At your doors. 3. There is great force in this work of mercy to further the good success of our Prayers:
that is, first the time wherein he shewed his kindnesse unto them, and the occasion he tooke to do it, when they were sicke: secondly, the duty and meanes whereby he expressed his kindnesse unto them, he prayed in an extraordinary manner for them.
that is, First the time wherein he showed his kindness unto them, and the occasion he took to do it, when they were sick: secondly, the duty and means whereby he expressed his kindness unto them, he prayed in an extraordinary manner for them.
For the first of these, we shall find it was much used by Gods people in their extraordinary prayers, Nehem. 9. 1. The children of Israel were essembled with fasting,
For the First of these, we shall find it was much used by God's people in their extraordinary Prayers, Nehemiah 9. 1. The children of Israel were essembled with fasting,
So Hezechia and his nobles upon the hearing of Rabshakehs blasphemy, to testifie their sorrow, (though they kept no fast then) covered themselves with sackcloth, 2 King. 9. 1, 2. Yea Benhad•ds servants (though they knew not what extraordinary prayer meant) when they were to sue to Ah•b for mercy, to professe their sorrow and humility, put sackcloth on their l•ines,
So Hezekiah and his Nobles upon the hearing of Rabshakehs blasphemy, to testify their sorrow, (though they kept no fast then) covered themselves with Sackcloth, 2 King. 9. 1, 2. Yea Benhad•ds Servants (though they knew not what extraordinary prayer meant) when they were to sue to Ah•b for mercy, to profess their sorrow and humility, put Sackcloth on their l•ines,
if it were meerely a civill thing, and no religious ceremony? I answer: We are now enjoyned in our Church-assemblies to weare such apparell as is comely, decent,
if it were merely a civil thing, and no religious ceremony? I answer: We Are now enjoined in our Church assemblies to wear such apparel as is comely, decent,
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I will (saith the Apostle, speaking of the behaviour of all Gods people in the publike assemblies, 1 Tim. 2. 9.) in like manner also that women adorne themselves in modest apparell, with shamefastnesse and sobriety;
I will (Says the Apostle, speaking of the behaviour of all God's people in the public assemblies, 1 Tim. 2. 9.) in like manner also that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefastness and sobriety;
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Secondly, We must understand, that in these civill things, that might be decent and fit in one Country, (and consequently commanded of God) which in another Country is utterly undecent, and consequently forbidden.
Secondly, We must understand, that in these civil things, that might be decent and fit in one Country, (and consequently commanded of God) which in Another Country is utterly undecent, and consequently forbidden.
that is, without a veile to cover her whole head, 1 Cor. 11. 5. In our congregations (because it is undecent) it were a sinne for a woman to come so attired.
that is, without a veil to cover her Whole head, 1 Cor. 11. 5. In our congregations (Because it is undecent) it were a sin for a woman to come so attired.
That in the dayes of our humiliation, besides fervent prayer, and the inward afflicting of the soule, there are certaine outward and bodily exercises to be used by Gods people.
That in the days of our humiliation, beside fervent prayer, and the inward afflicting of the soul, there Are certain outward and bodily exercises to be used by God's people.
As in our ordinary prayers there be certaine outward things may helpe us much, and consequently may not be neglected; (as 1. fit time and place, wherein we may be freest from distraction.
As in our ordinary Prayers there be certain outward things may help us much, and consequently may not be neglected; (as 1. fit time and place, wherein we may be Freest from distraction.
and some in forbearing some such things as at other times we may use. Foure things I find performed by Gods people at the times of their extraordinary prayers,
and Some in forbearing Some such things as At other times we may use. Foure things I find performed by God's people At the times of their extraordinary Prayers,
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and dayes of humiliation, specially such as have been publike and solemne. First, The reading and preaching of the Word. Two notable examples we have for this.
and days of humiliation, specially such as have been public and solemn. First, The reading and preaching of the Word. Two notable Examples we have for this.
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Yea they applied it so effectually, that it wrought marvellously upon the peoples hearts, as appeareth Verse 9. The other example is Ier. 36. 5, 6. Ieremiah commanded Baru•h, saying, I am shut up, I cannot go into the house of the Lord:
Yea they applied it so effectually, that it wrought marvellously upon the peoples hearts, as appears Verse 9. The other Exampl is Jeremiah 36. 5, 6. Jeremiah commanded Baru•h, saying, I am shut up, I cannot go into the house of the Lord:
therefore go thou, and read in the roll which thou hast written from my mouth, the words of the Lord in the eares of the people, in the Lords house; upon the fasting day.
Therefore go thou, and read in the roll which thou hast written from my Mouth, the words of the Lord in the ears of the people, in the lords house; upon the fasting day.
for, the Word is powerfull that way, Ier. 23. 29. Is not my Word like a hammer that breaketh the rocke in peeces? It is like Aarons rod, that is able to fetch water out of the rocke, Exod. 17. 6. And 2. to quicken the heart to fervent prayer:
for, the Word is powerful that Way, Jeremiah 23. 29. Is not my Word like a hammer that breaks the rock in Pieces? It is like Aaron's rod, that is able to fetch water out of the rock, Exod 17. 6. And 2. to quicken the heart to fervent prayer:
and when he could not do that, would needs have Baruch read the Word to them, Ier. 36. 7. It may be they will present their supplication before the Lord:
and when he could not do that, would needs have baruch read the Word to them, Jeremiah 36. 7. It may be they will present their supplication before the Lord:
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Thirdly, I find Gods people have used to joyne with their extraordinary prayers (as a meanes to make them the more effectuall) almes-deeds and giving to the poore, Acts 10. 4. Thy prayers and thine almes-deeds are come up for a memoriall before God. And no marvell:
Thirdly, I find God's people have used to join with their extraordinary Prayers (as a means to make them the more effectual) almsdeeds and giving to the poor, Acts 10. 4. Thy Prayers and thine almsdeeds Are come up for a memorial before God. And no marvel:
Fourthly and lastly, I find that in their solemne fasts they have beene wont to examine and inquire what foule sinnes have beene committed amongst them, that might be the causes of Gods judgements;
Fourthly and lastly, I find that in their solemn fasts they have been wont to examine and inquire what foul Sins have been committed among them, that might be the Causes of God's Judgments;
This to have beene the custome of Gods people, may appeare by the fast that was kept in Iezrel, 1 King. 21. 8, — 10. Iesabel wrote to the Elders and Nobles there, to proclaime a fast: (upon occasion pretended (as it seemes) of some great judgement on the land,
This to have been the custom of God's people, may appear by the fast that was kept in Jezrel, 1 King. 21. 8, — 10. Jezebel wrote to the Elders and Nobles there, to proclaim a fast: (upon occasion pretended (as it seems) of Some great judgement on the land,
or on that city, present, or feared) In this fast inquiry was made (as it may appeare) what should be the cause of that judgement. Two false witnesses step up, (suborned for the nonce) and charge Naboth to be the cause of that judgement;
or on that City, present, or feared) In this fast inquiry was made (as it may appear) what should be the cause of that judgement. Two false Witnesses step up, (suborned for the nonce) and charge Naboth to be the cause of that judgement;
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Where this was not done (by those whom it concerned) where no care was taken to find out and amend those things that did provoke God to wrath, the prayers of the best men in the world could never prevaile much with God.
Where this was not done (by those whom it concerned) where no care was taken to find out and amend those things that did provoke God to wrath, the Prayers of the best men in the world could never prevail much with God.
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a more fervent and effectuall prayer could no good man make than he did, Iosh. 7. 6, — 9. yet the Lord was so farre from hearkening to him, that He checks him for it, Verse 13. Get thee up, wherefore lyest thou thus upon thy face? Israel hath sinned, and shall never stand before their e•emies, till they have found out,
a more fervent and effectual prayer could no good man make than he did, Joshua 7. 6, — 9. yet the Lord was so Far from Harkening to him, that He Checks him for it, Verse 13. Get thee up, Wherefore liest thou thus upon thy face? Israel hath sinned, and shall never stand before their e•emies, till they have found out,
And as soone as Achan was found out and punished, Ioshuahs prayer was heard presently, Iosh 8. 1. I have shewed you what these helpes are that are •o be used in our extraordinary prayers, which consist in doing and performing of certaine duties.
And as soon as achan was found out and punished, Ioshuahs prayer was herd presently, Joshua 8. 1. I have showed you what these helps Are that Are •o be used in our extraordinary Prayers, which consist in doing and performing of certain duties.
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There are some other helpes to be used which consist in forbearing and wai•ing our selves from some things upon that day which at other times we may lawfully use.
There Are Some other helps to be used which consist in forbearing and wai•ing our selves from Some things upon that day which At other times we may lawfully use.
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Therefore the fast-day is called a day of restraint, Ioel. 1. 14. & Z•c. 7. 3. The Iewes say that on every fast that they had kept (foure times a yeare during the whole time of their captivi•y, Zac. 8. 19.) they had separated themselves. Now the things we must forbeare on the fast-day are five in number. First, All manner of food;
Therefore the fast-day is called a day of restraint, Joel 1. 14. & Z•c. 7. 3. The Iewes say that on every fast that they had kept (foure times a year during the Whole time of their captivi•y, Zac. 8. 19.) they had separated themselves. Now the things we must forbear on the fast-day Are five in number. First, All manner of food;
So in the fast that Esther enjoyned they might neither eat nor drinke while the fast lasted, Est. 4. 16. And so in the fast of Niniveh, Ion. 3. 7. Let them not taste any thing, let them not feed, nor drinke water.
So in the fast that Esther enjoined they might neither eat nor drink while the fast lasted, Est. 4. 16. And so in the fast of Nineveh, Ion. 3. 7. Let them not taste any thing, let them not feed, nor drink water.
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and wash thy face) it is said of David, 2 Sam. 12. 20. and of Esther, Chap. 5. 1. that when their fast was ended, they changed their apparell, and put on that that befitted their degree;
and wash thy face) it is said of David, 2 Sam. 12. 20. and of Esther, Chap. 5. 1. that when their fast was ended, they changed their apparel, and put on that that befitted their degree;
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so the neglect of the costlinesse and neatnesse of our apparell, (when it is voluntary) is a speciall meanes both to testifie and increase the humiliation of the heart.
so the neglect of the costliness and neatness of our apparel, (when it is voluntary) is a special means both to testify and increase the humiliation of the heart.
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So Exod. 33. 4. When the people had heard those evill tidings, (that God would not go with them into Canaan) they mourned, and no man did put on his ornaments:
So Exod 33. 4. When the people had herd those evil tidings, (that God would not go with them into Canaan) they mourned, and no man did put on his Ornament:
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Thirdly, we must abstaine (while the fast lasteth) from delights of all sorts, from all meanes of joy and gladnesse, which at other times are most lawfull:
Thirdly, we must abstain (while the fast lasteth) from delights of all sorts, from all means of joy and gladness, which At other times Are most lawful:
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Even from the delight which is taken in the mariage bed, 1 Co. 7. 5. even the new-maried couple must do it, Ioel 2. 16. much more from musicke, Dan. 6. 18. and from all recreations whatsoever.
Even from the delight which is taken in the marriage Bed, 1 Co. 7. 5. even the new-maried couple must do it, Joel 2. 16. much more from music, Dan. 6. 18. and from all recreations whatsoever.
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Fourthly, We must also abstaine from the works of our calling, not onely servil•; (as on other holy dayes, Levit 23 7, 8, 21, 25, 35.) but on the Sabbath,
Fourthly, We must also abstain from the works of our calling, not only servil•; (as on other holy days, Levit 23 7, 8, 21, 25, 35.) but on the Sabbath,
and on the fast day all workes are forbidden, Levit 16. 29, & 23, 28, 31. and that upon no small penalty, Levit. 23. 30. Whatsoever soule it bee that doth any work in that same day, the same soule will I destroy from among his people.
and on the fast day all works Are forbidden, Levit 16. 29, & 23, 28, 31. and that upon no small penalty, Levit. 23. 30. Whatsoever soul it be that does any work in that same day, the same soul will I destroy from among his people.
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and contentment to the body (I said my bed shall comfort me, saith Ioel 7. 13. my couch shall ease my complaint) soe doth the want of it afflict the body much,
and contentment to the body (I said my Bed shall Comfort me, Says Joel 7. 13. my couch shall ease my complaint) so does the want of it afflict the body much,
And this separation, and restraint of our selves from these foure things must continue during the space of one whole day, that is foure and twenty houres.
And this separation, and restraint of our selves from these foure things must continue during the Molle of one Whole day, that is foure and twenty hours.
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Yea in this very point we should keep it as a Sabbath, Levit. 23. 32. It shall begin in the ninth day (of the seventh mo••h) at even; from even unto even shall ye celebrate your Sabbath.
Yea in this very point we should keep it as a Sabbath, Levit. 23. 32. It shall begin in the ninth day (of the seventh mo••h) At even; from even unto even shall you celebrate your Sabbath.
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Now before I proceed to give you the reasons why this abstinence, and restraining of our selves in these foure things should be so necessary upon the day of our fast, I must give you certain cautions to prevent the mistaking of this Doctrine. First;
Now before I proceed to give you the Reasons why this abstinence, and restraining of our selves in these foure things should be so necessary upon the day of our fast, I must give you certain cautions to prevent the mistaking of this Doctrine. First;
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That this outward abstinence is not the chief part of a true fast, not the chief help to our prayers, the inward humiliation of the soule is farre more acceptable to God,
That this outward abstinence is not the chief part of a true fast, not the chief help to our Prayers, the inward humiliation of the soul is Far more acceptable to God,
Bodily exercise profiteth little (saith the Apostle 1 Tim. 4. 8. and such are all these foure parts of abstinence that you have heard of) But godlinesse (whereof the inward afflicting of the soule,
Bodily exercise profiteth little (Says the Apostle 1 Tim. 4. 8. and such Are all these foure parts of abstinence that you have herd of) But godliness (whereof the inward afflicting of the soul,
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Rent your hearts, and not your garments, saith the Prophet Ioel 2. 13. Nay the restraining of our selves in these foure things is in it selfe no service of God nor acceptable at all unto him,
Rend your hearts, and not your garments, Says the Prophet Joel 2. 13. Nay the restraining of our selves in these foure things is in it self no service of God nor acceptable At all unto him,
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As there bee degrees in Gods judgements on a land, or family, or person, some more generall then other some, some more extreame then other some, seven times more grievous as the Lord speaketh, Levit. 26. 24. and such as doe more deeply affect the heart;
As there be Degrees in God's Judgments on a land, or family, or person, Some more general then other Some, Some more extreme then other Some, seven times more grievous as the Lord speaks, Levit. 26. 24. and such as do more deeply affect the heart;
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If any man shall aske me, doth not that example bind us? I answer three things. 1. That we in these Northerne Climates are not able to forbeare meat so long as they in those Countries were. (Experience teacheth us that the Spaniard and Italian needs not meat so much as we.) 2. We have not (blessed be God) the like occasion.
If any man shall ask me, does not that Exampl bind us? I answer three things. 1. That we in these Northern Climates Are not able to forbear meat so long as they in those Countries were. (Experience Teaches us that the Spaniard and Italian needs not meat so much as we.) 2. We have not (blessed be God) the like occasion.
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and likelihood of that, the injoyning of the other were but grosse hypocrisie, as is plain by that speech of our Saviour, Matth. 15. 7, 8. 3. From that example we learne, that though we cannot keepe so long a time without any intermission as they did,
and likelihood of that, the enjoining of the other were but gross hypocrisy, as is plain by that speech of our Saviour, Matthew 15. 7, 8. 3. From that Exampl we Learn, that though we cannot keep so long a time without any intermission as they did,
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yet when God shall increase the causes and occasions of our humiliation, we may and ought to increase and multiply our fasts in that manner as the men of Iabesh Gilead did, 1 Sam. 31. 13. they f•sted seven dayes. Which also justifieth this most Christian and religious decree of our King and State, in injoyning (during this time of so great calamity) a generall fast to be kept every weeke.
yet when God shall increase the Causes and occasions of our humiliation, we may and ought to increase and multiply our fasts in that manner as the men of Jabesh Gilead did, 1 Sam. 31. 13. they f•sted seven days. Which also Justifieth this most Christian and religious Decree of our King and State, in enjoining (during this time of so great calamity) a general fast to be kept every Week.
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It is required even of the Minister, and so likewise of other men, to be NONLATINALPHABET, comely and decent even that way, 1 Tim. 3. 2. So though we must for the whole day of our humiliation abstaine from all food,
It is required even of the Minister, and so likewise of other men, to be, comely and decent even that Way, 1 Tim. 3. 2. So though we must for the Whole day of our humiliation abstain from all food,
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or 2 of making themselves unfit to performe the spirituall duties of the day, may lawfully eat something upon the fast day. Two things will make this evident.
or 2 of making themselves unfit to perform the spiritual duties of the day, may lawfully eat something upon the fast day. Two things will make this evident.
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yea for the preservation of the life of a beast, Luke 14. 5. yea for the preservation of the health of a beast, Luke 13. 15. For, God delights more in mercy,
yea for the preservation of the life of a beast, Lycia 14. 5. yea for the preservation of the health of a beast, Lycia 13. 15. For, God delights more in mercy,
but remember that they have herein to deale with God which knoweth their heart, 1 Thes. 2. 4. Gal. 5. 13. Brethren, ye are called unto liberty, onely use not your liberty as an occasion to the flesh.
but Remember that they have herein to deal with God which Knoweth their heart, 1 Thebes 2. 4. Gal. 5. 13. Brothers, you Are called unto liberty, only use not your liberty as an occasion to the Flesh.
Now for the reasons and grounds of the Doctrine, why such bodily exercises (especially this abstinence) must be used upon the dayes of our humiliation, I need go no further than this;
Now for the Reasons and grounds of the Doctrine, why such bodily exercises (especially this abstinence) must be used upon the days of our humiliation, I need go no further than this;
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and therefore we may be assured, 1. They are usefull and profitable for us ▪ For, whatsoever He commands us to doe, is for our good, Deut. 10. 13. 2. That He will make them effectuall to His people unto those ends He hath ordained them for.
and Therefore we may be assured, 1. They Are useful and profitable for us ▪ For, whatsoever He commands us to do, is for our good, Deuteronomy 10. 13. 2. That He will make them effectual to His people unto those ends He hath ordained them for.
Teach them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you (saith our Saviour, Mat. 28. 20.) and loe I am with you alway even unto the end of the world.
Teach them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you (Says our Saviour, Mathew 28. 20.) and lo I am with you always even unto the end of the world.
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then they committed adultery, &c. they were as fed horses in the morning, &c. so the abridging of it in these things is effectuall to weaken and abate the strength of sinne, 1 Cor. 9. 27. I keepe under my body, and bring it into subjection.
then they committed adultery, etc. they were as fed Horses in the morning, etc. so the abridging of it in these things is effectual to weaken and abate the strength of sin, 1 Cor. 9. 27. I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection.
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In which respect (Though 1. No man can please God in his fast, nor find sound comfort to his soule in it, that is not in his heart troubled for his sinne, doth not unfainedly repent, that cannot pray, that doth not believe.
In which respect (Though 1. No man can please God in his fast, nor find found Comfort to his soul in it, that is not in his heart troubled for his sin, does not unfeignedly Repent, that cannot pray, that does not believe.
And without faith it is impossible to please God, saith the Apostle, Heb. 11. 6. 2. Though no man be fit to keep a private and voluntary fast, that is a novice in religion,
And without faith it is impossible to please God, Says the Apostle, Hebrew 11. 6. 2. Though no man be fit to keep a private and voluntary fast, that is a novice in Religion,
as we say) to joyne with them in this service, as I noted to you the last day out of Iudg. 20. 26. If any man shall object, God will not heare hypocrites and wicked men, Iob 27. 9. Will God heare his cry? and if I regard iniquity in my heart (saith David, Psal. 66. 18.) the Lord will not heare me. I answer, It is true;
as we say) to join with them in this service, as I noted to you the last day out of Judges 20. 26. If any man shall Object, God will not hear Hypocrites and wicked men, Job 27. 9. Will God hear his cry? and if I regard iniquity in my heart (Says David, Psalm 66. 18.) the Lord will not hear me. I answer, It is true;
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2. This taking to heart of Gods judgements, and professing their humiliation, and their yeelding to the commandement of authority in this case (as in the dayes of the Iudges and Iehoshaphat we heard all the people did) these (I say) were good things,
2. This taking to heart of God's Judgments, and professing their humiliation, and their yielding to the Commandment of Authority in this case (as in the days of the Judges and Jehoshaphat we herd all the people did) these (I say) were good things,
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In which respect the Holy Ghost saith, 2 Chron, 20. 12. In Iudah the hand of God was to give them one heart, to do the commandement of the King and of the Princes by the Word of the Lord.
In which respect the Holy Ghost Says, 2 Chronicles, 20. 12. In Iudah the hand of God was to give them one heart, to do the Commandment of the King and of the Princes by the Word of the Lord.
And though God have in our fasts a principall respect to our hearts, 1 Sam. 16. 7. yet lookes He also for the service of our bodies, specially in such exercises of publike and solemne profession, 1 Cor. 6. 28. Glorifie God in your bodies, saith the Apostle.
And though God have in our fasts a principal respect to our hearts, 1 Sam. 16. 7. yet looks He also for the service of our bodies, specially in such exercises of public and solemn profession, 1 Cor. 6. 28. glorify God in your bodies, Says the Apostle.
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yet are they duties commanded, and hee that makes not conscience of the least Commandement of God, can have no comfort in his estate, Psal. 119. 6. Then shall I not be ashamed when I have respect to all thy commandments.
yet Are they duties commanded, and he that makes not conscience of the least Commandment of God, can have no Comfort in his estate, Psalm 119. 6. Then shall I not be ashamed when I have respect to all thy Commandments.
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See what a reverend respect Gods people shewed even to the Word read, Nehem 8, 3. The eares of all the people were attentive unto the booke of the Law;
See what a reverend respect God's people showed even to the Word read, Nehemiah 8, 3. The ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the Law;
For those that are read are holy, & good prayers, and all the congregation should make their prayers and supplications with one accord, as they did, Act. 1. 14. Hold thy selfe bound to joine with the congregation in singing of Psalmes also.
For those that Are read Are holy, & good Prayers, and all the congregation should make their Prayers and supplications with one accord, as they did, Act. 1. 14. Hold thy self bound to join with the congregation in singing of Psalms also.
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When our Saviour saw what an innumerable multitude of people came to heare him, in so much that they trode one upon another (Luk. 12. 1.) hee began to say to his Disciples,
When our Saviour saw what an innumerable multitude of people Come to hear him, in so much that they trodden one upon Another (Luk. 12. 1.) he began to say to his Disciples,
And this caveat we have all just cause to give to you in such great assemblies as this is (specially at our solemne feasts) take heed of hypocrisy, Rest not in,
And this caveat we have all just cause to give to you in such great assemblies as this is (specially At our solemn feasts) take heed of hypocrisy, Rest not in,
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Let no man say, had we not better have their room then their company? What good can wee hope to receive by having such as they, to joyne with us in our fasts? For (as you have heard) the coming of all in this case, would do us good, and further our prayers;
Let no man say, had we not better have their room then their company? What good can we hope to receive by having such as they, to join with us in our fasts? For (as you have herd) the coming of all in this case, would do us good, and further our Prayers;
Secondly, Such as doe come, and joyne with us (though they doe that also but by the halves) but so soone as they are gone forget the occasion of our fasts, remember no longer the affliction of Ios•ph, give themselves as full liberty to all delights and jollity as if there were no judgement at all upon the land.
Secondly, Such as do come, and join with us (though they do that also but by the halves) but so soon as they Are gone forget the occasion of our fasts, Remember no longer the affliction of Ios•ph, give themselves as full liberty to all delights and jollity as if there were no judgement At all upon the land.
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but this was that that so much provoked the Lord that they gave themselves to this jollity at such a time as the Lord God of Hosts did (by his judgements) call them to weeping, and to mourning, to baldnesse,
but this was that that so much provoked the Lord that they gave themselves to this jollity At such a time as the Lord God of Hosts did (by his Judgments) call them to weeping, and to mourning, to baldness,
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And what unlawfulnesse was there in that which Amos so much complaineth of Ames 6. 4. 6. In lying upon beds of lvory, or in stretching themselves upon their couches, or in eating the Lambs out of the flock,
And what unlawfulness was there in that which Amos so much Complaineth of Ames 6. 4. 6. In lying upon Beds of lvory, or in stretching themselves upon their couches, or in eating the Lambs out of the flock,
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because they did by th•se meanes put farre away from them the evill day, as the Prophet speaketh, vers. 3. and made themselves forgetfull, and senselesse of Gods judgement;
Because they did by th•se means put Far away from them the evil day, as the Prophet speaks, vers. 3. and made themselves forgetful, and senseless of God's judgement;
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Consider of these places (well beloved) and you will easily discerne, that in such evill times as these are, in times of great calamity, either upon our selves or upon our brethren, wee must all of us some what abridge our selves both in our feasts,
Consider of these places (well Beloved) and you will Easily discern, that in such evil times as these Are, in times of great calamity, either upon our selves or upon our brothers, we must all of us Some what abridge our selves both in our feasts,
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When the Lords sword is sharpened to make a sore slaughter (saith the Prophet Eze. 21. 10.) when it is furbished that it may glister (much lesse when wee see it hath a••eady made a great slaughter among our brethren,
When the lords sword is sharpened to make a soar slaughter (Says the Prophet Ezekiel 21. 10.) when it is furbished that it may glister (much less when we see it hath a••eady made a great slaughter among our brothers,
as we now see it hath, and is even dyed red with their blood) should wee then make mirth? And if the Lord will not allow us in such times the free use of our most lawfull delights, what will the Lord say then to the mirth used even in this time of common calamity in our alehouses,
as we now see it hath, and is even died read with their blood) should we then make mirth? And if the Lord will not allow us in such times the free use of our most lawful delights, what will the Lord say then to the mirth used even in this time of Common calamity in our Alehouses,
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and at our wakes where lewd men of all sorts assemble themselves by troupes, Ier. 5. 7. to provoke one another to all kind of lewdnesse? Will there bee any hope our fasts shall doe much good while our disordred wakes are cōtinued,
and At our wakes where lewd men of all sorts assemble themselves by troops, Jeremiah 5. 7. to provoke one Another to all kind of Lewdness? Will there be any hope our fasts shall do much good while our disordered wakes Are continued,
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NOw it followeth that we observe further the inward affection, and disposition of Davids heart in this his extraordinary prayer, hee humbled, or afflicted his soule. And heere we must (for the opening of the words and phrase) see what is meant by the humbling, and afflicting of his soule;
NOw it follows that we observe further the inward affection, and disposition of Davids heart in this his extraordinary prayer, he humbled, or afflicted his soul. And Here we must (for the opening of the words and phrase) see what is meant by the humbling, and afflicting of his soul;
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and comfortable estate) and to adversity also, a wofull and afflicted state and condition; and that not onely in the life to come but even in this life also.
and comfortable estate) and to adversity also, a woeful and afflicted state and condition; and that not only in the life to come but even in this life also.
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Secōdly, That as the prosperity, happines, & glory of the soule consisteth in inwardpeace, trāquility and joy, Rom. 14. 17. The Kingdome of God is righteousnesse,
Secōdly, That as the Prosperity, happiness, & glory of the soul Consisteth in inwardpeace, tranquillity and joy, Rom. 14. 17. The Kingdom of God is righteousness,
so that which humbleth, and afflicteth it is sorrow and feare, and such like affections, which are therefore called the passions and perturbations of the soule, Prov. 12. 25. Heavinesse in the heart of man maketh it stoop, that is that that humbleth it.
so that which Humbleth, and afflicts it is sorrow and Fear, and such like affections, which Are Therefore called the passion and perturbations of the soul, Curae 12. 25. Heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop, that is that that Humbleth it.
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The Lords strokes broke his bones, Prov. 18. 14. A wounded spirit who can beare? That is when the wound is given by Gods hand, Heb. 10. 31. It is a fearefull thing to fall into the hands of the living God;
The lords Strokes broke his bones, Curae 18. 14. A wounded Spirit who can bear? That is when the wound is given by God's hand, Hebrew 10. 31. It is a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the living God;
And so did David in this place, I humbled, and afflicted my soule by fasting. So saith hee also, Psal. 69. 10. I wept and chastned my soule by fasting.
And so did David in this place, I humbled, and afflicted my soul by fasting. So Says he also, Psalm 69. 10. I wept and chastened my soul by fasting.
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And what meant hee in this his extraordinary prayer for these men to afflict his soule thus? Surely it was to make his prayer more available with God for them.
And what meant he in this his extraordinary prayer for these men to afflict his soul thus? Surely it was to make his prayer more available with God for them.
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So our Saviour gives this for a reason why his Disciples could keep no fasts because they could not mourne while the bridegroom was with them, Math. 9. 15. So that no man can keepe a fast well that cannot mourn, that hath not an humbled and troubled soule in him on that day.
So our Saviour gives this for a reason why his Disciples could keep no fasts Because they could not mourn while the bridegroom was with them, Math. 9. 15. So that no man can keep a fast well that cannot mourn, that hath not an humbled and troubled soul in him on that day.
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See the proofe of this in the most powerfull fasts that wee read of, I•dg. 20. 26. In that fast wherein Israel prevailed with God for successe against the Benjamites after two notable foils before, there were many teares shed, all Israel wept before the Lord, yet were there above ten thousand of as valiant men as ever drew sword.
See the proof of this in the most powerful fasts that we read of, I•dg. 20. 26. In that fast wherein Israel prevailed with God for success against the Benjamites After two notable foils before, there were many tears shed, all Israel wept before the Lord, yet were there above ten thousand of as valiant men as ever drew sword.
In the fast that was kept in Samuels time at Mizpeh, whereby Israel obtained a marvellous victory against the Philistines, 1 Sam. 7. 10. The Lord thundred with a great thunder upon the Philistines on that day, the people wept so aboundantly that they are said, verse 6. to have drawne water (as by bucket fuls) and to have powred it out before the Lord.
In the fast that was kept in Samuels time At Mizpeh, whereby Israel obtained a marvellous victory against the philistines, 1 Sam. 7. 10. The Lord thundered with a great thunder upon the philistines on that day, the people wept so abundantly that they Are said, verse 6. to have drawn water (as by bucket fuls) and to have poured it out before the Lord.
Neither hath this beene found true at fasts onely, but at all times the more the heart of him that prayeth is humbled, the more power shall his prayer have with God.
Neither hath this been found true At fasts only, but At all times the more the heart of him that Prayeth is humbled, the more power shall his prayer have with God.
and procured fifteene yeeres more to bee added to his life, 2 King. 20. But what was it, that made it so powerfull? Surely it was the sorrow, and humiliation of his heart.
and procured fifteene Years more to be added to his life, 2 King. 20. But what was it, that made it so powerful? Surely it was the sorrow, and humiliation of his heart.
4. Lastly, It was a most powerfull prayer whereby Manasseh (one of the horriblest sinners that ever lived) prevailed so farre that God was entreated of him,
4. Lastly, It was a most powerful prayer whereby Manasses (one of the horriblest Sinners that ever lived) prevailed so Far that God was entreated of him,
Therefore it is noted by the Prophet to bee the ordinary course of the afflicted soule, that hee may prevaile in his prayer, Lam. 3. 29. Hee putteth his mouth in the dust,
Therefore it is noted by the Prophet to be the ordinary course of the afflicted soul, that he may prevail in his prayer, Lam. 3. 29. He putteth his Mouth in the dust,
In so much as upon these manifold experiments, Gods people have growne wonderfully confident in this, that when they could bring their hearts to this humiliation and sorrow, their prayers then should certainly prevaile with God.
In so much as upon these manifold experiments, God's people have grown wonderfully confident in this, that when they could bring their hearts to this humiliation and sorrow, their Prayers then should Certainly prevail with God.
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See therefore how they have pleaded teares even before God, Psal. 39. 12. Heare my prayer O Lord, give care to my cry, hold not thy peace at my teares, & Psal. 6. 6. All the night long I make my bed to swimme, I water my couch with my teares, & verse 8. The Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping.
See Therefore how they have pleaded tears even before God, Psalm 39. 12. Hear my prayer Oh Lord, give care to my cry, hold not thy peace At my tears, & Psalm 6. 6. All the night long I make my Bed to swim, I water my couch with my tears, & verse 8. The Lord hath herd the voice of my weeping.
and humiliation that Gods people have beene wont to afflict their soules with, and which God hath had so much respect unto. 2. What are the reasons why God hath had such delight in this to see his people thus humbled, and afflicted in their soules.
and humiliation that God's people have been wont to afflict their Souls with, and which God hath had so much respect unto. 2. What Are the Reasons why God hath had such delight in this to see his people thus humbled, and afflicted in their Souls.
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For the first, we shall find that the reason, & ground of the sorrow of Gods children, that God hath beene so much delighted in, hath beene no wordly thing.
For the First, we shall find that the reason, & ground of the sorrow of God's children, that God hath been so much delighted in, hath been no wordly thing.
nor prayed ever a whit the better, Esa. 58. 3. Wherefore have wee afflicted our soule and thou takest no knowledge? & Zach. 7. 3. Should I weep in the fift month separating my selfe as I have done these so many yeeres? The Lord denies not that they afflicted their soules,
nor prayed ever a whit the better, Isaiah 58. 3. Wherefore have we afflicted our soul and thou Takest no knowledge? & Zach 7. 3. Should I weep in the fift Monn separating my self as I have done these so many Years? The Lord Denies not that they afflicted their Souls,
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This pleaseth God well as wee may see, in the comfort that Iob tooke in it, Iob 30. 25. Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? was not my soule grieved for the poore? So Ier. 13. 17. Mine eye shall weep sore,
This Pleases God well as we may see, in the Comfort that Job took in it, Job 30. 25. Did not I weep for him that was in trouble? was not my soul grieved for the poor? So Jeremiah 13. 17. Mine eye shall weep soar,
This would please God well, if we could afflict our selves. 1. For that fearefull sicknesse, whereby God sweeps away so many of our brethren, in so uncomfortable a manner, they dye in our high wayes,
This would please God well, if we could afflict our selves. 1. For that fearful sickness, whereby God sweeps away so many of our brothers, in so uncomfortable a manner, they die in our high ways,
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and in our fields without all meanes of comfort. 2. For the poverty this brings on them that escape. 3. For the captivity of the Lords flock in Bohemia, and the Palatinate.
and in our fields without all means of Comfort. 2. For the poverty this brings on them that escape. 3. For the captivity of the lords flock in Bohemia, and the Palatinate.
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Secondly, The godly have afflicted their soules with sorrow, when the Lord hath shewed himselfe to be angry with them, either by threatning them by his Word and Prophets,
Secondly, The godly have afflicted their Souls with sorrow, when the Lord hath showed himself to be angry with them, either by threatening them by his Word and prophets,
or by executing his judgements upon them. For the first, see two notable examples. The one, Iudg. 2. 2, 5. When the Lord by his messenger had chidden Israel,
or by executing his Judgments upon them. For the First, see two notable Examples. The one, Judges 2. 2, 5. When the Lord by his Messenger had chidden Israel,
If her father (saith the Lord of Miriam, Num. 12. 14.) had but spit in her face should shee not be ashamed seven dayes? See a plaine proofe of this, 2 Chron. 7. 13. If I send pestilence among my people,
If her father (Says the Lord of Miriam, Num. 12. 14.) had but spit in her face should she not be ashamed seven days? See a plain proof of this, 2 Chronicles 7. 13. If I send pestilence among my people,
And what followed upon that, verse 7. And when the Lord saw that they humbled themselves, the word of the Lord came to Shemajah, saying, they have humbled themselves,
And what followed upon that, verse 7. And when the Lord saw that they humbled themselves, the word of the Lord Come to Shemajah, saying, they have humbled themselves,
and indignation for the neglect, and profanation of Gods worship) had even eaten him up, and consumed him, Psal. 69. 9. Specially the foule sinnes that they have knowne in the places (Townes, Congregations, Families,) where themselves lived.
and Indignation for the neglect, and profanation of God's worship) had even eaten him up, and consumed him, Psalm 69. 9. Specially the foul Sins that they have known in the places (Towns, Congregations, Families,) where themselves lived.
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And see how highly God is pleased with this when his people can mourn for this cause, Ezek. 9. 4. And the Lord said unto him (that was clothed with linen,
And see how highly God is pleased with this when his people can mourn for this cause, Ezekiel 9. 4. And the Lord said unto him (that was clothed with linen,
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This David professeth was the cause why his sorrow was continually before him, he was sorry for his sinne, Psal. 38. 16. 17. This was the cause why Mary Magdalen wept so abundantly that shee was able to wash Christs feet, with her teares, shee was a sinner, Luk. 7. 37, 38. This sorrow God wonderfully delights in more then in all outward worship whatsoever, Psal. 51. 17. The Sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
This David Professes was the cause why his sorrow was continually before him, he was sorry for his sin, Psalm 38. 16. 17. This was the cause why Marry Magdalen wept so abundantly that she was able to wash Christ feet, with her tears, she was a sinner, Luk. 7. 37, 38. This sorrow God wonderfully delights in more then in all outward worship whatsoever, Psalm 51. 17. The Sacrifices of God Are a broken Spirit, a broken and contrite heart, Oh God, thou wilt not despise.
It is said of Him, that He hath pleasure in the prosperity of His servants, Psal. 35 27. that He doth not afflict willingly, Lam. 3. 33. that in all the afflictions of His people He is afflicted, Esa. 63. 9. And indeed it is true that our sorrowes in themselves please not God, but onely in respect.
It is said of Him, that He hath pleasure in the Prosperity of His Servants, Psalm 35 27. that He does not afflict willingly, Lam. 3. 33. that in all the afflictions of His people He is afflicted, Isaiah 63. 9. And indeed it is true that our sorrows in themselves please not God, but only in respect.
And I will powre upon them my spirit, and they shall mourne abundantly, saith the Lord, Zach. 12. 10. And God must needs take pleasure in the worke of His owne grace and holy Spirit. 2. These teares proceed from our love to God.
And I will pour upon them my Spirit, and they shall mourn abundantly, Says the Lord, Zach 12. 10. And God must needs take pleasure in the work of His own grace and holy Spirit. 2. These tears proceed from our love to God.
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Christ saith of the woman that wept so abundantly, that she loved much, Luke 7. 47. And that which makes men most of all to mourne for sinne, is the Spirit of grace, which perswades us of Gods free love to us,
christ Says of the woman that wept so abundantly, that she loved much, Lycia 7. 47. And that which makes men most of all to mourn for sin, is the Spirit of grace, which persuades us of God's free love to us,
and that Christ was pierced by and for us, Zach. 12. 10. And this (above many other workes of His Spirit) God greatly delighteth in, 1 Cor. 8. 3. If any man love God, the same is knowne of Him.
and that christ was pierced by and for us, Zach 12. 10. And this (above many other works of His Spirit) God greatly delights in, 1 Cor. 8. 3. If any man love God, the same is known of Him.
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The Lord seeth it will do us much good, and therefore He is so well pleased with it, Eccles. 7. 3. By the sadnesse of the countenance the heart is made better.
The Lord sees it will do us much good, and Therefore He is so well pleased with it, Eccles. 7. 3. By the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
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and the heart is never wont to be truly turned unto God and changed, but the change begins here, 2 Cor. 7. 10. Godly sorrow worketh repentance unto salvation not to be repented of.
and the heart is never wont to be truly turned unto God and changed, but the change begins Here, 2 Cor. 7. 10. Godly sorrow works Repentance unto salvation not to be repented of.
The prodigall, when he had beene pinched with hunger, would have beene glad with all his heart to have fared as his fathers servants did, Luke 15. 19. O what sweetnesse found Paul in Christ? I determined (saith he) not to know any thing among you, save Iesus Christ,
The prodigal, when he had been pinched with hunger, would have been glad with all his heart to have fared as his Father's Servants did, Lycia 15. 19. Oh what sweetness found Paul in christ? I determined (Says he) not to know any thing among you, save Iesus christ,
as appeares plainly by this, that he counted himselfe lesse than the least of all Saints, Eph. 3. 8. and the chiefest of all the sinners that Christ came to save, 1 Tim. 1. 15. And what sweetnesse did David find in Gods Word,
as appears plainly by this, that he counted himself less than the least of all Saints, Ephesians 3. 8. and the chiefest of all the Sinners that christ Come to save, 1 Tim. 1. 15. And what sweetness did David find in God's Word,
And how came he to this? O he had beene greatly humbled with sense of sinne as appeares, Psal. 40. 12. Innumerable evils have compassed me about, mine iniquities have taken hold upon me so that I am not able to looke up:
And how Come he to this? O he had been greatly humbled with sense of sin as appears, Psalm 40. 12. Innumerable evils have compassed me about, mine iniquities have taken hold upon me so that I am not able to look up:
This we shall see in Iacobs example, hee vowed great thankfulnesse to God if hee would give him but bread to eate and raiment to put on, as wee see, Gen. 28. 20. because hee was so humbled in the sense of his owne unworthinesse,
This we shall see in Iacobs Exampl, he vowed great thankfulness to God if he would give him but bred to eat and raiment to put on, as we see, Gen. 28. 20. Because he was so humbled in the sense of his own unworthiness,
5. And lastly, It makes a man fit to walke, and converse with God, no man can be fit to doe so till then, Mic. 6. 8. The Lord requires we should humble our selves to walke with our God.
5. And lastly, It makes a man fit to walk, and converse with God, no man can be fit to do so till then, Mic. 6. 8. The Lord requires we should humble our selves to walk with our God.
Till we can consider ▪ God is in the heaven (of high and incomprehensible majesty) and we upon earth, base and vile worms, wee shall bee apt to bee rash with our mouths, and our heart will be hasty to utter any thing before God, as Salomon speaketh, Eccle. 5. 2. Till then men will never bee fearefull to offend him;
Till we can Consider ▪ God is in the heaven (of high and incomprehensible majesty) and we upon earth, base and vile worms, we shall be apt to be rash with our mouths, and our heart will be hasty to utter any thing before God, as Solomon speaks, Eccle. 5. 2. Till then men will never be fearful to offend him;
and edification, I will deliver unto you, 1. The motives whereby you may be provoked to seeke this grace. 2. The meanes you must use for the atteyning of it. 3. The signes and tokens whereby you may discerne it. First, Motives, I say;
and edification, I will deliver unto you, 1. The motives whereby you may be provoked to seek this grace. 2. The means you must use for the attaining of it. 3. The Signs and tokens whereby you may discern it. First, Motives, I say;
they put farre away the evil day, Amos 6. 3. and give themselves to all meanes of mirth, that they can devise Amos 6. 5, 6. And even in these times wherein the Lord by so many meanes cals to mourning, and to weeping,
they put Far away the evil day, Amos 6. 3. and give themselves to all means of mirth, that they can devise Amos 6. 5, 6. And even in these times wherein the Lord by so many means calls to mourning, and to weeping,
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behold joy, and gladnesse, every where as it was in the Prophets time, Esa, 22. 12, 13. Every mans heart is in the house of mirth, Eccle. 7. 4. You had need therefore have forcible motives given you to persuade you to seeke,
behold joy, and gladness, every where as it was in the prophets time, Isaiah, 22. 12, 13. Every men heart is in the house of mirth, Eccle. 7. 4. You had need Therefore have forcible motives given you to persuade you to seek,
and much given to mourning and weeping for their sinnes, David was much given to weeping for sinne, he spent whole nights in weeping abundantly, Psal. 6. 6. And Peter when he repented wept bitterly, Mat. 26. 75. & Paul was so humbled all his dayes for the sins he committed before his calling, that hee counted himselfe not worthy to be called an Apostle, 1 Cor. 15 9 Yea he judged himself lesse then the least of all Saints, Ep. 3. 8. Yea they have been brought to the very point & brink of despaire,
and much given to mourning and weeping for their Sins, David was much given to weeping for sin, he spent Whole nights in weeping abundantly, Psalm 6. 6. And Peter when he repented wept bitterly, Mathew 26. 75. & Paul was so humbled all his days for the Sins he committed before his calling, that he counted himself not worthy to be called an Apostle, 1 Cor. 15 9 Yea he judged himself less then the least of all Saints, Epistle 3. 8. Yea they have been brought to the very point & brink of despair,
and yet his eyes were wont to poure out teares unto God, 16. 20. He for that very forwardnesse and impatiency he shewed in so great affliction abhorred himselfe, and repented in dust,
and yet his eyes were wont to pour out tears unto God, 16. 20. He for that very forwardness and impatiency he showed in so great affliction abhorred himself, and repented in dust,
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and ashes, Iob 42. 6. Davids heart was so soft and tender, that it smote him when he had but cut off the skirt of Sauls garment, 1 Sam. 24. 5. The poore man whose child Christ dispossessed burst out into teares even for the weakenesse of his faith, Mar. 9. 24. Paul was marvellously humbled even for his originall sinne, Rom. 7. 24. O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
and Ashes, Job 42. 6. Davids heart was so soft and tender, that it smote him when he had but Cut off the skirt of Saul's garment, 1 Sam. 24. 5. The poor man whose child christ dispossessed burst out into tears even for the weakness of his faith, Mar. 9. 24. Paul was marvellously humbled even for his original sin, Rom. 7. 24. O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
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and weeping for the the sinnes that thou, and such as thou art have committed, Mar. 3. 5. He mourned for the hardnesse of the hearts, even of his enemies;
and weeping for thee the Sins that thou, and such as thou art have committed, Mar. 3. 5. He mourned for the hardness of the hearts, even of his enemies;
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He wept over Ierusalem, Luc. 19. 41. His soule was exceeding sorrowfull, unto death, Mat. 26. 38. He offred up prayers and supplications, with strong crying, and teares, Heb. 5. 7.
He wept over Ierusalem, Luke 19. 41. His soul was exceeding sorrowful, unto death, Mathew 26. 38. He offered up Prayers and supplications, with strong crying, and tears, Hebrew 5. 7.
Say not I have the lesse cause to grieve for my sinnes, because hee grieved so much for them, Esay 53. 4. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrowes.
Say not I have the less cause to grieve for my Sins, Because he grieved so much for them, Isaiah 53. 4. Surely he hath born our griefs, and carried our sorrows.
The hainouser the sinne, the deeper, and of the longer continuance must the sorrow be. Of Manaf•es it is said, 2 Chron. 33. 12. He humbled himselfe greatly before God.
The hainouser the sin, the Deeper, and of the longer Continuance must the sorrow be. Of Manaf•es it is said, 2 Chronicles 33. 12. He humbled himself greatly before God.
Of Mary Magdalen that she wept so aboundantly as she could wash Christs feet with her teares, Luc. 7. 38. Thinke upon this thou that hast beene guilty of murther, persecution, whoredome,
Of Marry Magdalen that she wept so abundantly as she could wash Christ feet with her tears, Luke 7. 38. Think upon this thou that hast been guilty of murder, persecution, whoredom,
and deeply to humble them, to give them the spirit of bondage, Rom. 8. 15. But we read of no such thing in the first conversion of Matthew: though he had beene a Publican.
and deeply to humble them, to give them the Spirit of bondage, Rom. 8. 15. But we read of no such thing in the First conversion of Matthew: though he had been a Publican.
and feare continue nothing so long upon them, as Davids did, they quickly attained to comfort in the assurance of pardon, Act. 2. 41. 46 Lydias example I doe of purpose omit,
and Fear continue nothing so long upon them, as Davids did, they quickly attained to Comfort in the assurance of pardon, Act. 2. 41. 46 Lydias Exampl I do of purpose omit,
For Christ was sent to preach the Gospell to none, but to the broken-hearted, to the captives, to the bruised, Luk. 4. 18. that is to such as had the spirit of bondage, Rom. 8. 15.
For christ was sent to preach the Gospel to none, but to the brokenhearted, to the captives, to the Bruised, Luk. 4. 18. that is to such as had the Spirit of bondage, Rom. 8. 15.
They are called the humble, Psal. 34. 2. an afflicted and poore people, Zeph. 3. 12. the poore of the fl•ck, Zac. 11. 7. 11. poore (he meanes) in spirit, Ma•. 5. 3. Psal. 34 6, 3. They hold themselves bound to aime at the best marks,
They Are called the humble, Psalm 34. 2. an afflicted and poor people, Zephaniah 3. 12. the poor of the fl•ck, Zac. 11. 7. 11. poor (he means) in Spirit, Ma•. 5. 3. Psalm 34 6, 3. They hold themselves bound to aim At the best marks,
For we heare (may some say) that Iob, and David, & Peter, and Paul, and Hezechia, and Iosia, and Christ, have been much given to weeping, in their mourning for sinne they have wept much.
For we hear (may Some say) that Job, and David, & Peter, and Paul, and Hezekiah, and Josiah, and christ, have been much given to weeping, in their mourning for sin they have wept much.
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Secondly, The very extreamity of griefe sometimes so oppresseth, and overwhelmeth mens hearts (as David complaineth of himselfe, Psal. 143. 4. My spirit is overwhelmed within me, my heart within mee 〈 ◊ 〉 desolate) as they cannot ease themselves either by words or teares.
Secondly, The very extremity of grief sometime so Oppresses, and overwhelmeth men's hearts (as David Complaineth of himself, Psalm 143. 4. My Spirit is overwhelmed within me, my heart within me 〈 ◊ 〉 desolate) as they cannot ease themselves either by words or tears.
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But secondly, I answer, That if the constitution of thy body will serve thee to weep for other things and yet thou couldst never weep for thy sinnes, surely thy case is fearefull.
But secondly, I answer, That if the constitution of thy body will serve thee to weep for other things and yet thou Couldst never weep for thy Sins, surely thy case is fearful.
but a sermon, a chapter of the Bible, he cannot remember, and excuseth the matter thus, my memory is naught, I may say it is naught indeed with a witnes, it is sinfully, it is damnably naught;
but a sermon, a chapter of the bible, he cannot Remember, and excuseth the matter thus, my memory is nought, I may say it is nought indeed with a witness, it is sinfully, it is damnably nought;
so to thee that canst weepe for other things but not for sinne, I may say, flatter not thy selfe but strive to bee able to doe as thou hearest other the good servants of God have done,
so to thee that Canst weep for other things but not for sin, I may say, flatter not thy self but strive to be able to do as thou Hearst other the good Servants of God have done,
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The second motive to persuade you to seeke for this grace, is the consideration of the manifold promises God hath made in his word to them that can afflict their soules,
The second motive to persuade you to seek for this grace, is the consideration of the manifold promises God hath made in his word to them that can afflict their Souls,
It is appointed unto them that mourne in Zion, that they shall have the •ile of joy given them for their mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heavines, Esa. 61. 3. The Lord who is the father of mercies,
It is appointed unto them that mourn in Zion, that they shall have the •ile of joy given them for their mourning, the garment of praise for the Spirit of heaviness, Isaiah 61. 3. The Lord who is the father of Mercies,
& God of all consolation is cald a God that comforteth al those that are cast downe, 2 Cor. 7. 6. Never found Gods people that cōfort in Gods mercy & in the assurance of the pardō of their sins as when they have beene most humbled,
& God of all consolation is called a God that comforts all those that Are cast down, 2 Cor. 7. 6. Never found God's people that Comfort in God's mercy & in the assurance of the pardon of their Sins as when they have been most humbled,
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The day of humiliation when Gods people afflict their soules before him, is called a day of attonement, Levit. 23. 27. For so is Gods promise, Zac. 13. 1. In that day there shall be a fountaine opened to the house of David,
The day of humiliation when God's people afflict their Souls before him, is called a day of atonement, Levit. 23. 27. For so is God's promise, Zac. 13. 1. In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David,
and sorrowes, and anguish of soule for it, and cried out to the Apostles what shall we doe? Act. 2. 37. Marke what remedy Peter prescribes them, verse 38. Repent, saith he.
and sorrows, and anguish of soul for it, and cried out to the Apostles what shall we do? Act. 2. 37. Mark what remedy Peter prescribes them, verse 38. repent, Says he.
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if when we feele our hearts dejected with any sorrow for any worldly crosse, we would labour to turne our heart from the consideration of the crosse, to the consideration of our sinne that hath beene the cause of it.
if when we feel our hearts dejected with any sorrow for any worldly cross, we would labour to turn our heart from the consideration of the cross, to the consideration of our sin that hath been the cause of it.
1. Many of you never yet had any comfort in God, in the assurance of the pardon of your sinnes, never found sweetnesse in Christ nor in Gods promises. 2. Many of you are much disquieted with legall and desperate feares. 3. Many of you are alwayes heavy hearted, somtimes by reason of crosses you meet with,
1. Many of you never yet had any Comfort in God, in the assurance of the pardon of your Sins, never found sweetness in christ nor in God's promises. 2. Many of you Are much disquieted with Legal and desperate fears. 3. Many of you Are always heavy hearted, sometimes by reason of Crosses you meet with,
This benefit you shall find pressed as a motive unto this, 1 Pet. 5. 5, 6. God giveth grace to the humble, humble your selves therefore (saith the Apostle) under the mighty hand of God.
This benefit you shall find pressed as a motive unto this, 1 Pet. 5. 5, 6. God gives grace to the humble, humble your selves Therefore (Says the Apostle) under the mighty hand of God.
Men use not to come to the rock to be well grounded, and setled in grace till they have digged deep, Luk. 6. 48. Such shall attaine to a cleare and certaine,
Men use not to come to the rock to be well grounded, and settled in grace till they have dug deep, Luk. 6. 48. Such shall attain to a clear and certain,
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Take this also to heart, I pray you. 1 Many of you complaine, or have just cause to complaine, you thrive not in any saving grace, you are like Pharaohs kine,
Take this also to heart, I pray you. 1 Many of you complain, or have just cause to complain, you thrive not in any Saving grace, you Are like Pharaohs kine,
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2. Many of you are extreamely ignorant, and unsetled in your religion, unstable soules, as the Apostle speakes, 2 Pet. 3. 16. 3. Many of you complaine you cannot overcome nor get power over any corruption;
2. Many of you Are extremely ignorant, and unsettled in your Religion, unstable Souls, as the Apostle speaks, 2 Pet. 3. 16. 3. Many of you complain you cannot overcome nor get power over any corruption;
and judgements, unto such as are rightly humbled, and can mourne for their sinnes, Psal. 18. 27. Thou wilt save the afflicted people, and 34. 18. He saveth such as be of a contrite spirit, Iob 22. 29. When men are cast downe then thou shalt say, there is a lifting up, he shall save the humble person.
and Judgments, unto such as Are rightly humbled, and can mourn for their Sins, Psalm 18. 27. Thou wilt save the afflicted people, and 34. 18. He Saveth such as be of a contrite Spirit, Job 22. 29. When men Are cast down then thou shalt say, there is a lifting up, he shall save the humble person.
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Yea to shew what sound humiliation is able to doe, the very counterfait of it hath beene very effectuall this way for the turning away of judgements, 2 Chron. 12. 12 When Rehoboam humbled himselfe, the wrath of the Lord turned from him,
Yea to show what found humiliation is able to do, the very counterfeit of it hath been very effectual this Way for the turning away of Judgments, 2 Chronicles 12. 12 When Rehoboam humbled himself, the wrath of the Lord turned from him,
The like we may see in the example of a worse man then hee, 1 King. 21. 29. Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himselfe before me? therefore I will not bring the evill in his dayes.
The like we may see in the Exampl of a Worse man then he, 1 King. 21. 29. See thou how Ahab Humbleth himself before me? Therefore I will not bring the evil in his days.
as he did Iust Lot, that was vexed with the filthy conversation of the Sodomites, 2 Pet. 2. 7. This our God can doe, verse 9. The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of tentations;
as he did Just Lot, that was vexed with the filthy Conversation of the Sodomites, 2 Pet. 2. 7. This our God can do, verse 9. The Lord Knoweth how to deliver the godly out of tentations;
and strength of grace to indure the calamity (for that is Gods seale, and marke, Ep. 1. 13.) and so did the Lord with those humbled soules that went into captivity, Ezek. 9. 4. Goe through the midst of the City, through the midst of Ierusalem,
and strength of grace to endure the calamity (for that is God's seal, and mark, Epistle 1. 13.) and so did the Lord with those humbled Souls that went into captivity, Ezekiel 9. 4. Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Ierusalem,
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God would be a refuge for us, a refuge in times of trouble, Psal. 9. 9. O that Gods people throughout the land could humble themselves more for sin,
God would be a refuge for us, a refuge in times of trouble, Psalm 9. 9. Oh that God's people throughout the land could humble themselves more for since,
And what need we more examples when we have the Lords expresse Word, and promise for this, Psal. 10. 17. Lord thou hast heard the desire of the humble, thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine eare to heare, Psal 34. 17. When the Prophet had said, The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth them, he giveth this for the reason, verse 18. The Lord is nigh to them that are of a broken heart, 2 Chron. 7. 14. If my people that are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray,
And what need we more Examples when we have the lords express Word, and promise for this, Psalm 10. 17. Lord thou hast herd the desire of the humble, thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear, Psalm 34. 17. When the Prophet had said, The righteous cry, and the Lord hears them, he gives this for the reason, verse 18. The Lord is High to them that Are of a broken heart, 2 Chronicles 7. 14. If my people that Are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray,
and comfort we have in this life to have audience and respect with God in our prayers, 1 Iohn 5. 14. This is the confidence that wee have in him, that if wee aske any thing according to his will, he heareth us.
and Comfort we have in this life to have audience and respect with God in our Prayers, 1 John 5. 14. This is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us.
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When sinne hath gone before, sorrow (even sorrow and affliction of soule for sinne) will follow, Prov. 29. 6. In the transgression of a wicked man there is a snare;
When sin hath gone before, sorrow (even sorrow and affliction of soul for sin) will follow, Curae 29. 6. In the Transgression of a wicked man there is a snare;
that is, that that will fill their hearts with deadly sorrow and heavinesse, as appeares by the next words, but the righteous sing, and rejoyce, Ier. 2. 19. Thine owne wickednesse shall correct thee, know therefore,
that is, that that will fill their hearts with deadly sorrow and heaviness, as appears by the next words, but the righteous sing, and rejoice, Jeremiah 2. 19. Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, know Therefore,
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and be waile, and weepe for thy sinnes, Luc. 13. 28. There shall be weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Iacob,
and be waile, and weep for thy Sins, Luke 13. 28. There shall be weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth, when you shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Iacob,
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ô that sorrow is terrible, and intolerable, when hee smites the heart, he so sets it on as no man is able to abide it, Heb. 10. 31. It is a fearefull thing to fall into the hands of the living God, Prov. 18. 14. A wounded spirit (that is, which God in his anger hath wounded) who can beare? Nah. 1. 6. Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fiercenesse of his anger? his fury is powred out like fire,
o that sorrow is terrible, and intolerable, when he smites the heart, he so sets it on as no man is able to abide it, Hebrew 10. 31. It is a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the living God, Curae 18. 14. A wounded Spirit (that is, which God in his anger hath wounded) who can bear? Nah. 1. 6. Who can stand before his Indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? his fury is poured out like fire,
the way to prevent those intollerable, and everlasting sorrowes which God in his fury will bring upon wicked men, is to worke our hearts to this godly sorrow our selves,
the Way to prevent those intolerable, and everlasting sorrows which God in his fury will bring upon wicked men, is to work our hearts to this godly sorrow our selves,
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this is plaine by that speach of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 11. 31. If wee would judge our selves, wee should not bee judged of the Lord, hee meanes as appeares in the next verse.
this is plain by that speech of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 11. 31. If we would judge our selves, we should not be judged of the Lord, he means as appears in the next verse.
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O thinke of this thou merry Greeke, that art all for mirth, and pleasure; thou drunkard and whoremaister that findest such joy, and sweetnesse in thy sinne;
O think of this thou merry Greek, that art all for mirth, and pleasure; thou drunkard and whoremaster that Findest such joy, and sweetness in thy sin;
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thou pleasant witted fellow, that canst so wittily breake jests upon religion, and the servants of God, that thou canst set all the company on laughing;
thou pleasant witted fellow, that Canst so wittily break jests upon Religion, and the Servants of God, that thou Canst Set all the company on laughing;
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the time will come when thy sinnes which thou canst not abide to thinke of, shall be set in order before thine eyes, that thou shalt not be able to looke of from them, they shall never out of thy thought, Psal. 50. 21. Thou that canst not abide to heare of thy sinnes,
the time will come when thy Sins which thou Canst not abide to think of, shall be Set in order before thine eyes, that thou shalt not be able to look of from them, they shall never out of thy Thought, Psalm 50. 21. Thou that Canst not abide to hear of thy Sins,
nor to be told of them, nor reproved for them by any of Gods servants, who are (as Elihu speakes, Iob 33. 6, 7, 8.) in Gods stead unto thee, formed out of the clay, aswell as thy selfe:
nor to be told of them, nor reproved for them by any of God's Servants, who Are (as Elihu speaks, Job 33. 6, 7, 8.) in God's stead unto thee, formed out of the clay, aswell as thy self:
If thou wouldst have a soft heart, able to mourne for sinne, thou must conscionably frequent the faithfull ministery of the Word, strive to live under a forcible ministery, such as will search thy heart.
If thou Wouldst have a soft heart, able to mourn for sin, thou must Conscionably frequent the faithful Ministry of the Word, strive to live under a forcible Ministry, such as will search thy heart.
even the Apostles that were poore Galileans speake in all languages the wonderfull things of God, they mocked them, and said, these men are full of wine, Act. 2. 13. were so pricked,
even the Apostles that were poor Galileans speak in all languages the wonderful things of God, they mocked them, and said, these men Are full of wine, Act. 2. 13. were so pricked,
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as you may read, Act. 2. 37, 41. And what was it that brought David to such a saving sense of his sinne in numbring of the people, that his heart smote him for it,
as you may read, Act. 2. 37, 41. And what was it that brought David to such a Saving sense of his sin in numbering of the people, that his heart smote him for it,
as you may see in the next words, verse 11. For when David was up in the morning, the Word of the Lord came unto the Prophet G•d, Davids Seer, saying, &c. and though it be said of Manasses, 2 Chron. 33. 12. that when he was in affliction he besought the Lord his God,
as you may see in the next words, verse 11. For when David was up in the morning, the Word of the Lord Come unto the Prophet G•d, Davids Seer, saying, etc. and though it be said of Manasses, 2 Chronicles 33. 12. that when he was in affliction he besought the Lord his God,
There is more force in the ministery of the Word, to worke sound, and saving humiliation then in all the afflictions in the world, Psal. 94. 12. Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Lord,
There is more force in the Ministry of the Word, to work found, and Saving humiliation then in all the afflictions in the world, Psalm 94. 12. Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, Oh Lord,
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See a notable experiment of this in Rehoboam, and the Princes of Iudah, 2 Chron. 12. 2, 6. When God had for their apostacy, sent Shishak King of Egypt, with a mighty and invincible army against them,
See a notable experiment of this in Rehoboam, and the Princes of Iudah, 2 Chronicles 12. 2, 6. When God had for their apostasy, sent shishak King of Egypt, with a mighty and invincible army against them,
and brought them thereby into extreame perill and distresse, hee sent Shemaj•h the Prophet unto them, to declare unto them the true cause of that judgement,
and brought them thereby into extreme peril and distress, he sent Shemaj•h the Prophet unto them, to declare unto them the true cause of that judgement,
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and to bring them to an effectuall sight and sense of their sinne, and then (not before) they humbled themselves, and confessed that the Lord was righteous.
and to bring them to an effectual sighed and sense of their sin, and then (not before) they humbled themselves, and confessed that the Lord was righteous.
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But the word even without affliction, hath done mighty things this way, Ier. 23. 29. Is not my Word like as a fire, saith the Lord? and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? Wouldst thou then have thy heart softned? Bring it to this fire,
But the word even without affliction, hath done mighty things this Way, Jeremiah 23. 29. Is not my Word like as a fire, Says the Lord? and like a hammer that breaks the rock in Pieces? Wouldst thou then have thy heart softened? Bring it to this fire,
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and evidently discover to us all our spots and deformities, as the Apostle teacheth us, Iam. 1. 23. Secondly, God hath promised to accompany this ordinance of his, with the divine power and efficacy of his holy Spirit, I will be with you (saith our Saviour, Mat. 28. 20.) unto the end of the world.
and evidently discover to us all our spots and deformities, as the Apostle Teaches us, Iam. 1. 23. Secondly, God hath promised to accompany this Ordinance of his, with the divine power and efficacy of his holy Spirit, I will be with you (Says our Saviour, Mathew 28. 20.) unto the end of the world.
I answer, First, That the hardned, and reprobate heart is made the harder by the strokes of this hāmer specially such hearts as once were softned, and are growne hard againe:
I answer, First, That the hardened, and Reprobate heart is made the harder by the Strokes of this hammer specially such hearts as once were softened, and Are grown hard again:
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Secondly, The true cause why so many heare us daily, and their hearts are never a whit mollified by it, is this, in many of our hearers the Lord works not with us, no alas, in these dayes the Lord works with us, but in few;
Secondly, The true cause why so many hear us daily, and their hearts Are never a whit mollified by it, is this, in many of our hearers the Lord works not with us, no alas, in these days the Lord works with us, but in few;
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and then when God stood upon the rock Moses smote the rock, and water gushed out of it aboundantly, Exod. 17. 5, 6. If God had not beene there, Moses smiting the rock would have done nothing;
and then when God stood upon the rock Moses smote the rock, and water gushed out of it abundantly, Exod 17. 5, 6. If God had not been there, Moses smiting the rock would have done nothing;
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Thirdly, This I say, that such as God hath in mercy ordained to give a soft heart unto, shall feele their hearts mollified more by this then by any other meanes.
Thirdly, This I say, that such as God hath in mercy ordained to give a soft heart unto, shall feel their hearts mollified more by this then by any other means.
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as our saviour speaketh, Mat. 11. 17. and not by our Epicurisme, and riotous lives proclaime unto them, that we are far from having humbled soules, in our selves for our owne sinnes.
as our Saviour speaks, Mathew 11. 17. and not by our Epicurism, and riotous lives proclaim unto them, that we Are Far from having humbled Souls, in our selves for our own Sins.
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He alludes to the custome they had in funerals, and such occasions of mourning to hire certain women, that by their skill in singing dolefull songs might increase their heavinesse,
He alludes to the custom they had in funerals, and such occasions of mourning to hire certain women, that by their skill in singing doleful songs might increase their heaviness,
and the ministry of the word is a singular meanes to worke our hearts to it, we should therefore desire (so far as the good order that God hath established in his Church will permit) to heare such as whose ministry is most powerfull,
and the Ministry of the word is a singular means to work our hearts to it, we should Therefore desire (so Far as the good order that God hath established in his Church will permit) to hear such as whose Ministry is most powerful,
They that would have their hearts softned to be able to mourne, and weepe for sin must not bee unwilling to be admonished and reproved for sin in private by some faithfull friend, either Minister or other,
They that would have their hearts softened to be able to mourn, and weep for since must not be unwilling to be admonished and reproved for since in private by Some faithful friend, either Minister or other,
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We should labour to get such friends as we might make this covenant with ▪ Yea we should beg of God to give us such a friend, Psal. 141. 5. Let the righteous smite me, it shalbe a kindnesse;
We should labour to get such Friends as we might make this Covenant with ▪ Yea we should beg of God to give us such a friend, Psalm 141. 5. Let the righteous smite me, it shall a kindness;
and Psal. 69. 10. that he chastned his soule. And of Iosi•h it is said, that he did humble himselfe before God, 2 Chron. 34. 27. and of Manasses, 2 Chron. 33. 12. that he humbled himselfe greatly before the God of his fathers.
and Psalm 69. 10. that he chastened his soul. And of Iosi•h it is said, that he did humble himself before God, 2 Chronicles 34. 27. and of Manasses, 2 Chronicles 33. 12. that he humbled himself greatly before the God of his Father's.
For, 1. We must make choice of a fit time. 2. Of a fit place. 3. When we have so done, we must examine our hearts seriously and impar•ially. 4. We must pray to God for his assistance in this businesse.
For, 1. We must make choice of a fit time. 2. Of a fit place. 3. When we have so done, we must examine our hearts seriously and impar•ially. 4. We must pray to God for his assistance in this business.
Daniel for his private prayer made choice of the time that God had appointed for the evening sacrifice, Dan. 9. 21. And so did Cornelius, as will appeare if you compare Act. 10. 30. and 31. together.
daniel for his private prayer made choice of the time that God had appointed for the evening sacrifice, Dan. 9. 21. And so did Cornelius, as will appear if you compare Act. 10. 30. and 31. together.
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Our blessed Saviour made choice of the evening for this purpose sometimes, Mat. 14. 23. and sometimes of the morning early before day, Mar. 1. 35. And as all our time is not to be spent in mourning;
Our blessed Saviour made choice of the evening for this purpose sometime, Mathew 14. 23. and sometime of the morning early before day, Mar. 1. 35. And as all our time is not to be spent in mourning;
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First, The Apostle tels us we are in danger to be hardned through the deceitfulnesse of sinne if we do not exhort or stirre up our selves daily, Heb. 3. 13.
First, The Apostle tells us we Are in danger to be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin if we do not exhort or stir up our selves daily, Hebrew 3. 13.
and such servants (we know) as have great dealings for their master, and looke to be called to a strict account they know not how soone, will looke every day into their accounts,
and such Servants (we know) as have great dealings for their master, and look to be called to a strict account they know not how soon, will look every day into their accounts,
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we know not how soone our accounts will be called for, Mar. 13. 35, 36. Watch ye therefore (for ye know not when the master of the house will come) least comming suddenly, he find you sleeping.
we know not how soon our accounts will be called for, Mar. 13. 35, 36. Watch you Therefore (for you know not when the master of the house will come) least coming suddenly, he find you sleeping.
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and bring them to a good temper, Luk. 18. 13, 14. When the Publican made confession of his sinnes with that feeling, smiting upon his breast, and saying, God be mercifull to mee a sinner;
and bring them to a good temper, Luk. 18. 13, 14. When the Publican made Confessi of his Sins with that feeling, smiting upon his breast, and saying, God be merciful to me a sinner;
It is said, •ee went home to his house justified rather then the other. Fourthly, This daily accustoming our selves unto this worke of calling our selves to account,
It is said, •ee went home to his house justified rather then the other. Fourthly, This daily accustoming our selves unto this work of calling our selves to account,
That which is said by the Prophet of the Lords chastening of us, may fitly be applyed to this chastening of ourselves, Lam. 3. 27. It is good for a man that he beare the yoke, in his youth;
That which is said by the Prophet of the lords chastening of us, may fitly be applied to this chastening of ourselves, Lam. 3. 27. It is good for a man that he bear the yoke, in his youth;
and to judge our selves for them, else it is not possible we should receive worthily, 1 Cor. 11. 28. 29, 31. When thou bringest thy gift to the altar (saith our Saviour, Mat. 5. 23. as at the Lords table we doe offer,
and to judge our selves for them, Else it is not possible we should receive worthily, 1 Cor. 11. 28. 29, 31. When thou bringest thy gift to the altar (Says our Saviour, Mathew 5. 23. as At the lords table we do offer,
and present our selves unto God, our soules, and bodyes as a holy, reasonable, and lively sacrifice unto him) and there remembrest that thy brother hath ought against thee.
and present our selves unto God, our Souls, and bodies as a holy, reasonable, and lively sacrifice unto him) and there Rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee.
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2. At that time men (if they have any spark of grace in them) are apt to find in themselves some stirrings of their affections unto goodnesse, some motions of Gods spirit, some dispositions unto devotion, and remorse for sinne.
2. At that time men (if they have any spark of grace in them) Are apt to find in themselves Some stirrings of their affections unto Goodness, Some motions of God's Spirit, Some dispositions unto devotion, and remorse for sin.
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Ministers that use to deale privately with their people at that time shall find them more easie to be wrought upon (and so shal every man his own heart) then at other times.
Ministers that use to deal privately with their people At that time shall find them more easy to be wrought upon (and so shall every man his own heart) then At other times.
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As it is said that they that lay at the poole of Bethesda, stroue to get in so soone as euer the Angell had stirred the water, Iohn 5. 4. And Iosuah so soone as God by a vision had stirred him up to search and find out the sinne that had provoked God against Israel, Iosh. 7. 16. went without delay immediatly about it.
As it is said that they that lay At the pool of Bethesda, strove to get in so soon as ever the Angel had stirred the water, John 5. 4. And Joshua so soon as God by a vision had stirred him up to search and find out the sin that had provoked God against Israel, Joshua 7. 16. went without Delay immediately about it.
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Thirdly, The dayes, and times wee set apart for fasting, and prayer (upon whatsoever just occasion) are a most fit season for us, to goe about this work.
Thirdly, The days, and times we Set apart for fasting, and prayer (upon whatsoever just occasion) Are a most fit season for us, to go about this work.
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as Nao•i saith, Ruth 1. 21. Why doe you call mee Naomi, seeing the Lord (by taking away my husband and my children) hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me?
as Nao•i Says, Ruth 1. 21. Why do you call me Naomi, seeing the Lord (by taking away my husband and my children) hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me?
2. God by his judgements doth call upon us to examine our wayes, and humble our selves before him, Hag. 1. 5, 6, 7. Now therefore saith the Lord of Hosts, co•sider your wayes;
2. God by his Judgments does call upon us to examine our ways, and humble our selves before him, Hag. 1. 5, 6, 7. Now Therefore Says the Lord of Hosts, co•sider your ways;
3. God by his judgements softneth the hearts of men, and worketh in them more remorse, more pronenesse and aptnes to repent then at other times, Iob 23. 16. God maketh my heart soft (saith Iob) and the Almighty troubleth mee.
3. God by his Judgments softeneth the hearts of men, and works in them more remorse, more proneness and aptness to Repent then At other times, Job 23. 16. God makes my heart soft (Says Job) and the Almighty Troubles me.
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This hath beene oft seene even in many notable hypocrites, who (how profane soever their hearts have beene at other times yet) in their affliction have found in themselves a disposition to pray,
This hath been oft seen even in many notable Hypocrites, who (how profane soever their hearts have been At other times yet) in their affliction have found in themselves a disposition to pray,
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and grievous visitation as hath been upon it) he hath put it into the Kings heart, to command so much preaching that thereby the hearts of the people might bee effectually wrought upon,
and grievous Visitation as hath been upon it) he hath put it into the Kings heart, to command so much preaching that thereby the hearts of the people might be effectually wrought upon,
Fiftly, and lastly, When wee feele a secret pensivenesse, and sadnesse to come upon our hearts so as they even melt within us like ground that thaweth after a frost,
Fifty, and lastly, When we feel a secret pensiveness, and sadness to come upon our hearts so as they even melt within us like ground that thaweth After a frost,
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2. This is the way to turne the streame, and current of our sorrow the right way, by making our sin our greatest sorrow (as indeed it ought to bee) because it is the onely just cause of all other our sorrowes, Lam. 3. 39. 40. Wherefore doth a living man complaine? a man for the punishment of his sinnes? Let us search,
2. This is the Way to turn the stream, and current of our sorrow the right Way, by making our since our greatest sorrow (as indeed it ought to be) Because it is the only just cause of all other our sorrows, Lam. 3. 39. 40. Wherefore does a living man complain? a man for the punishment of his Sins? Let us search,
but we know not, or care not to observe the fittest seasons for the breaking up of the fallow ground of our hearts, which (yet) concerneth us much more then the other doth.
but we know not, or care not to observe the Fittest seasons for the breaking up of the fallow ground of our hearts, which (yet) concerns us much more then the other does.
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For though this also be but a circumstance yet may it yeeld us some help in all exe•cises of devotiō ▪ Christ bids us make choise of a secret place for our private prayer.
For though this also be but a circumstance yet may it yield us Some help in all exe•cises of devotion ▪ christ bids us make choice of a secret place for our private prayer.
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yet is a solitary, and secret place the fittest to worke our hearts unto godly sorrow, Commune with your own hearts upon your beds (in secret saith David, Psal. 4. 4.) and be still.
yet is a solitary, and secret place the Fittest to work our hearts unto godly sorrow, Commune with your own hearts upon your Beds (in secret Says David, Psalm 4. 4.) and be still.
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For 1. till then thou canst never truly mourne for thy sin, and repent of it, Ier. 8. 6. No man repented himselfe of his wickednesse, saying what have I done? To know in generall,
For 1. till then thou Canst never truly mourn for thy since, and Repent of it, Jeremiah 8. 6. No man repented himself of his wickedness, saying what have I done? To know in general,
and never have them out of his eye, Thou hast, (saith Moses, Psal. 90. 8.) set our iniquities before thee, our secret sinnes in the light of thy countenance).
and never have them out of his eye, Thou hast, (Says Moses, Psalm 90. 8.) Set our iniquities before thee, our secret Sins in the Light of thy countenance).
Therefore also when the Lord prescribeth unto Aaron the course hee should take in making an attonement betweene God and the people, he tels him, Levit. 16. 21. he must confesse over the live goat, all the iniquities of the children of Israel,
Therefore also when the Lord prescribeth unto Aaron the course he should take in making an atonement between God and the people, he tells him, Levit. 16. 21. he must confess over the live goat, all the iniquities of the children of Israel,
Thus did David in the exercising of him•selfe unto repentance, thinke oft of the sinnes of his youth, Psalm. 25. 7. Remember not the sinnes of my youth, nor my transgressions:
Thus did David in the exercising of him•selfe unto Repentance, think oft of the Sins of his youth, Psalm. 25. 7. remember not the Sins of my youth, nor my transgressions:
You that have lived more civilly (as that rich young man had done, that concerning the Commandements of the second Table, could say unto Christ, Matthew 19. 20. All these things have I kept from my youth up) must take the more paines in this work.
You that have lived more civilly (as that rich young man had done, that Concerning the commandments of the second Table, could say unto christ, Matthew 19. 20. All these things have I kept from my youth up) must take the more pains in this work.
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Men are oft blamed for this, that they laid not their sinnes to their heart, considered not so of them as to bee affected with them, Esay 47. 7. The Caldeans are blamed that they did not lay to their hearts the oppressions they had done to Gods people.
Men Are oft blamed for this, that they laid not their Sins to their heart, considered not so of them as to be affected with them, Isaiah 47. 7. The Chaldaeans Are blamed that they did not lay to their hearts the oppressions they had done to God's people.
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Pa•l did use thus to aggravate his sinnes against himselfe, Ephe. 3. 8. I am lesse then the least of all Saints, 1 Tim. 1. 15. I am the chief of all sinners.
Pa•l did use thus to aggravate his Sins against himself, Ephes 3. 8. I am less then the least of all Saints, 1 Tim. 1. 15. I am the chief of all Sinners.
Remember what Christ saith, Matth. 11. 24. to Capernaum because of this, I say unto thee, that it shall bee more tolerable for the land of Sodom, in the day of judgement then for thee.
remember what christ Says, Matthew 11. 24. to Capernaum Because of this, I say unto thee, that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom, in the day of judgement then for thee.
Oh! consider with thy selfe that if the sinnes of Indians, and other barbarous people that never enjoyed any ordinary meanes of grace, shall justly be punished in Hell fire, as doubtlesse they shall.
Oh! Consider with thy self that if the Sins of Indians, and other barbarous people that never enjoyed any ordinary means of grace, shall justly be punished in Hell fire, as doubtless they shall.
For as many as have sinned without Law, shall also perish without Law, saith the Apostle, Rom. 2. 12. If the sinnes of Infants doe justly deserve damnation, as certainly they doe.
For as many as have sinned without Law, shall also perish without Law, Says the Apostle, Rom. 2. 12. If the Sins of Infants do justly deserve damnation, as Certainly they do.
What degree and measure of punishment, and torment thinkest thou, is most justly due to thy sinnes that have beene committed against such meanes of grace as thou hast enjoyed?
What degree and measure of punishment, and torment Thinkest thou, is most justly due to thy Sins that have been committed against such means of grace as thou hast enjoyed?
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And if the elect Iewes were so pricked in heart for the sinne they committed ignorantly, Act. 3. 17. how much more cause hast thou? Remember what Christ saith of this circumstance, Luk. 12. 47. That servant which knew his Lords will and prepared not himselfe,
And if the elect Iewes were so pricked in heart for the sin they committed ignorantly, Act. 3. 17. how much more cause hast thou? remember what christ Says of this circumstance, Luk. 12. 47. That servant which knew his lords will and prepared not himself,
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And say thou to thine owne heart, If God were so much offended with Ahab though he had so strong a tempter as Iesabel his wife, I Kings 21. 25. Alas what cause hath he to bee offended with mee, that have beene mine owne tempter? Remember what the Holy Ghost speaketh of this circumstance, Esay 33. 1 Woe to thee that spoilest, and wast not spoiled:
And say thou to thine own heart, If God were so much offended with Ahab though he had so strong a tempter as Jezebel his wife, I Kings 21. 25. Alas what cause hath he to be offended with me, that have been mine own tempter? remember what the Holy Ghost speaks of this circumstance, Isaiah 33. 1 Woe to thee that spoilest, and wast not spoiled:
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See what weight this very circumstance gave unto Davids sinne in the sense of his Conscience, Mine iniquities (saith he, Psal. 40. 12.) are more then the haires of mine head, therefore mine heart faileth mee.
See what weight this very circumstance gave unto Davids sin in the sense of his Conscience, Mine iniquities (Says he, Psalm 40. 12.) Are more then the hairs of mine head, Therefore mine heart Faileth me.
The sands though taken severally they be very small, yet many heaped together, will make an intollerable burden, Iob 6. 3. Iob saith his grief was heavier then the sand of the Sea ▪ If for one sinne Adam was so terrified that he fled from God, Gen. 3. 8. what cause of terrour have I, maist thou well say to thine owne soule?
The sands though taken severally they be very small, yet many heaped together, will make an intolerable burden, Job 6. 3. Job Says his grief was Heavier then the sand of the Sea ▪ If for one sin Adam was so terrified that he fled from God, Gen. 3. 8. what cause of terror have I, Mayest thou well say to thine own soul?
If thou hadst broken thy promises, and covenants with men thou wouldst count it a matter of infamy and shame unto thee, what cause of shame is it then that thou hast broken thy promises unto God? See also how this circumstances doth aggravate sinne, Eccle. 5. 4. When thou vowest a vow unto God deferre not to pay it,
If thou Hadst broken thy promises, and Covenants with men thou Wouldst count it a matter of infamy and shame unto thee, what cause of shame is it then that thou hast broken thy promises unto God? See also how this Circumstances does aggravate sin, Eccle. 5. 4. When thou vowest a Voelli unto God defer not to pay it,
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and some in the way to H•ll, and thou canst not draw them unto repentance? Indeed if thou canst truly repent, this shall not hinder thy salvation that thou hast beene a meane of the damning of others,
and Some in the Way to H•ll, and thou Canst not draw them unto Repentance? Indeed if thou Canst truly Repent, this shall not hinder thy salvation that thou hast been a mean of the damning of Others,
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and so was it unto Paul, If thou hadst beene the meane to undoe another in his outward estate, much more if thou hadst taken away his life, it would be a just cause of heavinesse to thee,
and so was it unto Paul, If thou Hadst been the mean to undo Another in his outward estate, much more if thou Hadst taken away his life, it would be a just cause of heaviness to thee,
how much more cause of humbling is it that thou hast beene a meane of destroying the soule of any, Matth. 18. 7. Woe to the man by whom the offence cometh, Ier. 6. 28. they are brasse and iron, they are corrupters.
how much more cause of humbling is it that thou hast been a mean of destroying the soul of any, Matthew 18. 7. Woe to the man by whom the offence comes, Jeremiah 6. 28. they Are brass and iron, they Are corrupters.
Consider that that God whom thou hast offend•d, thou dost not onely live by, Act. 17. 28. but also hee is of that gracious difposition, that notwithstanding all thy rebellions he would not have thee perish.
Consider that that God whom thou hast offend•d, thou dost not only live by, Act. 17. 28. but also he is of that gracious difposition, that notwithstanding all thy rebellions he would not have thee perish.
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4 He hath done more for thee, hee loves thee with the love of a father (for to such specially I speake) and thou hast received the spirit of adoption, whereby thou art able to cry, Abba father, Rom. 8. 15. Consider well of this and it will have more force to mollifie thy heart,
4 He hath done more for thee, he loves thee with the love of a father (for to such specially I speak) and thou hast received the Spirit of adoption, whereby thou art able to cry, Abba father, Rom. 8. 15. Consider well of this and it will have more force to mollify thy heart,
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The sense of our desperate estate, without this may make us roare, and rave, and rage against the Lord, like a wild Bull in a net, as the Prophet speaketh Esay •1. 20. but nothing will humble the heart so kindly,
The sense of our desperate estate, without this may make us roar, and rave, and rage against the Lord, like a wild Bull in a net, as the Prophet speaks Isaiah •1. 20. but nothing will humble the heart so kindly,
nor make it melt in godly sorrow as the true consideration of this love of God, Psal. 130. 4. there is forgivenesse with thee: that thou mayest bee feared.
nor make it melt in godly sorrow as the true consideration of this love of God, Psalm 130. 4. there is forgiveness with thee: that thou Mayest be feared.
It was not the crowing of the Cock twice, that made Peters heart melt, but the gracious looke that Christ cast upon him, Luke 22. 61, 62. The Lord turned,
It was not the crowing of the Cock twice, that made Peter's heart melt, but the gracious look that christ cast upon him, Lycia 22. 61, 62. The Lord turned,
That which the Apostle saith of wisdome, may bee said of this grace also, Iam. 1. 5. If any of you lacke a soft heart, let him aske of God, who giveth to all men liberally,
That which the Apostle Says of Wisdom, may be said of this grace also, Iam. 1. 5. If any of you lack a soft heart, let him ask of God, who gives to all men liberally,
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3. Challeng him with his promise, and (in a holy reverence) charge him with that covenant mentioned, Ezek. 36. 26. I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh,
3. Challenge him with his promise, and (in a holy Reverence) charge him with that Covenant mentioned, Ezekiel 36. 26. I will take away the stony heart out of your Flesh,
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Consider how oft the Lord called upon thee before thou didst answer him, and how long hee waited for thee, Romans 10. 21. All the day long have I stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient, and gaine-saying people.
Consider how oft the Lord called upon thee before thou didst answer him, and how long he waited for thee, Romans 10. 21. All the day long have I stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient, and gainsaying people.
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IT followeth now that we proceed to •hew you the signes and notes whereby wee may bee able to discerne whether wee have beene yet rightly humbled for our sinnes,
IT follows now that we proceed to •hew you the Signs and notes whereby we may be able to discern whither we have been yet rightly humbled for our Sins,
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First, Because as it is certaine, our sinnes are not pardoned unlesse we have truly repented of them, Act. 5. 31. Christ giveth repentance to Israel, and forgivenesse of sinnes:
First, Because as it is certain, our Sins Are not pardoned unless we have truly repented of them, Act. 5. 31. christ gives Repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of Sins:
Soe is it as certaine we never truly repented of our sinnes, if wee have not unfeignedly sorrowed and mourned for them, 2 Cor. 7. 10. Godly sorrow worketh repentance unto salvation.
So is it as certain we never truly repented of our Sins, if we have not unfeignedly sorrowed and mourned for them, 2 Cor. 7. 10. Godly sorrow works Repentance unto salvation.
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When he suffred for our sinnes, Mat. 26. 37. He began to be sorrowfull, and very heavy, insomuch as he could not containe but must needs acquaint his three Disciples with it, verse 38. Then saith he unto them, my soule is exceeding sorrowfull, even unto death.
When he suffered for our Sins, Mathew 26. 37. He began to be sorrowful, and very heavy, insomuch as he could not contain but must needs acquaint his three Disciples with it, verse 38. Then Says he unto them, my soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death.
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When he suffred for our sinnes hee wept abundantly as the Apostle saith, Heb. 5. 7. He offred up prayers and supplications with strong crying and teares.
When he suffered for our Sins he wept abundantly as the Apostle Says, Hebrew 5. 7. He offered up Prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears.
We cannot sorrow and weepe in that measure as he did for our sinnes, but we must sorrow in our measure as he did, we must be made conformable to him in his passion as you have heard,
We cannot sorrow and weep in that measure as he did for our Sins, but we must sorrow in our measure as he did, we must be made conformable to him in his passion as you have herd,
We must either mourne as Peter did with a saving sorrow, Mat. 26. 75. or wee shall mourne as Iudas did with a desperate sorrow, Mat. 27. 3, 5. We must either now in this life mourn for our sinn•s (as we have heard all Gods servants have done) or we shall certainly herafter cry for sorrow of heart, (as the Prophet speaketh, Esa. 65. 14.) and houle for vexation of spirit in Hell where shall bee nothing but weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth, as our Saviour speaketh, Luk. 13. 28. where their worme never dyeth, and the fire never shall be quenched, Mar. 9. 44.
We must either mourn as Peter did with a Saving sorrow, Mathew 26. 75. or we shall mourn as Iudas did with a desperate sorrow, Mathew 27. 3, 5. We must either now in this life mourn for our sinn•s (as we have herd all God's Servants have done) or we shall Certainly hereafter cry for sorrow of heart, (as the Prophet speaks, Isaiah 65. 14.) and houle for vexation of Spirit in Hell where shall be nothing but weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth, as our Saviour speaks, Luk. 13. 28. where their worm never Dies, and the fire never shall be quenched, Mar. 9. 44.
and God tooke no knowledge of it, & Zach. 7. 3, 5. They had mourned, and wept in their fasts, and the Lord saith of them they had not done it unto him, they had their owne ends in it.
and God took no knowledge of it, & Zach 7. 3, 5. They had mourned, and wept in their fasts, and the Lord Says of them they had not done it unto him, they had their own ends in it.
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You know the Lord giveth this testimony of Ahab himselfe that he was humbled, 1 Kings 21. 29. And yet as good never a whit as never the better, their sorrow and humiliation is to no purpose at all,
You know the Lord gives this testimony of Ahab himself that he was humbled, 1 Kings 21. 29. And yet as good never a whit as never the better, their sorrow and humiliation is to no purpose At all,
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Thirdly, Because many of Gods children that are indeed true mourners are apt to doubt of themselves and to complaine their hearts are so hard, that they cannot mourne for their sinnes, ô if they had soft,
Thirdly, Because many of God's children that Are indeed true mourners Are apt to doubt of themselves and to complain their hearts Are so hard, that they cannot mourn for their Sins, o if they had soft,
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Thus Gods Church, and people complaine unto God, Es•. 63. 17. O Lord why hast thou hardned our heart? Seeing therefore it is as you see (in these three respects) a matter of so great necessity to have a sure direction given us out of Gods Word,
Thus God's Church, and people complain unto God, Es•. 63. 17. O Lord why hast thou hardened our heart? Seeing Therefore it is as you see (in these three respects) a matter of so great necessity to have a sure direction given us out of God's Word,
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how to discerne that humiliation of soule and sorrow for sinne, that is sincere and saving from that that is counterfait, I will give you some principall notes of differences betweene them whereby they may be judged of.
how to discern that humiliation of soul and sorrow for sin, that is sincere and Saving from that that is counterfeit, I will give you Some principal notes of differences between them whereby they may be judged of.
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Nay it is our duty to be so, and a passing ill signe it is of an ungratious heart, not to be affected with the judgements of God, not to be troubled when the Lord sheweth himselfe to be angry with us.
Nay it is our duty to be so, and a passing ill Signen it is of an ungracious heart, not to be affected with the Judgments of God, not to be troubled when the Lord shows himself to be angry with us.
And David, and the Elders of Israel humbled themselves greatly for the plague that God sent upon the land, 2 Sam. 24. 17. And so did Iehoshaphat, when God threatned an invasion, 2 Chron. 20. 3. When the state and government of the Kingdome of Israel, in the dayes of Saul, was so broken and out of order, had so many breaches in it that it did even shake and totter as ready to fall,
And David, and the Elders of Israel humbled themselves greatly for the plague that God sent upon the land, 2 Sam. 24. 17. And so did Jehoshaphat, when God threatened an invasion, 2 Chronicles 20. 3. When the state and government of the Kingdom of Israel, in the days of Saul, was so broken and out of order, had so many Breaches in it that it did even shake and totter as ready to fallen,
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and come to ruine, as the Prophet complaineth, Psal. 60. 2. Gods people were so troubled with the sensible token of Gods displeasure that they were euen astonished with it, thou hast made us to drinke the wine of astonishment, as the Prophet speaketh, verse 3. And certainly this is a dangerous signe, that our people generally are given up of God to a marvellous hardnesse of heart, that the Lord having by all these tokens of his anger cald us to weeping and to mourning, as the Prophet speaketh, Esa. 22. 12. we have beene generally given to asmuch jollity in these times as ever we were, Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you, till you dye, saith the Lord God of Hosts, as it followeth there, verse 14. Yet though it be a good thing to be humbled under Gods judgements, this is not enough to prove our humiliation to bee sound and sincere.
and come to ruin, as the Prophet Complaineth, Psalm 60. 2. God's people were so troubled with the sensible token of God's displeasure that they were even astonished with it, thou hast made us to drink the wine of astonishment, as the Prophet speaks, verse 3. And Certainly this is a dangerous Signen, that our people generally Are given up of God to a marvellous hardness of heart, that the Lord having by all these tokens of his anger called us to weeping and to mourning, as the Prophet speaks, Isaiah 22. 12. we have been generally given to as jollity in these times as ever we were, Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you, till you die, Says the Lord God of Hosts, as it follows there, verse 14. Yet though it be a good thing to be humbled under God's Judgments, this is not enough to prove our humiliation to be found and sincere.
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Thus farre Ahab went, ô how he was humbled at the hearing of that fearefull judgement that God threatned by the Prophet to bring upon him and his house? 1 King. 21. 29. Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himselfe? Thus farre Iehoram his sonne and as bad a man almost as he went;
Thus Far Ahab went, o how he was humbled At the hearing of that fearful judgement that God threatened by the Prophet to bring upon him and his house? 1 King. 21. 29. See thou how Ahab Humbleth himself? Thus Far Jehoram his son and as bad a man almost as he went;
when a grievous famine was upon the land, he greatly humbled himselfe, for though he were a King, he wore sackcloth, not as his upper garment as the manner was to expresse their humiliation outwardly,
when a grievous famine was upon the land, he greatly humbled himself, for though he were a King, he wore Sackcloth, not as his upper garment as the manner was to express their humiliation outwardly,
And so it is said of Gods people in Ezras time when the Lord by a judgement of immoderate raine had testified his displeasure against them, Ezra. 10. 9 They trembled because of this matter (their sinne in marrying Idolaters) and for the great raine.
And so it is said of God's people in Ezras time when the Lord by a judgement of immoderate rain had testified his displeasure against them, Ezra. 10. 9 They trembled Because of this matter (their sin in marrying Idolaters) and for the great rain.
Alas poore wretch of all thy sorrowes that thou hast endured, I may say as our Saviour doth in another case Mat. 24. 8. All these are but the beginning of sorrows;
Alas poor wretch of all thy sorrows that thou hast endured, I may say as our Saviour does in Another case Mathew 24. 8. All these Are but the beginning of sorrows;
The Devils also beleeve and tremble, after this sort, as the Apostle speaketh, Iam. 2. 19. They are troubled exceedingly (more then ever thou couldst be) with the apprehension and sense of the punishment, which they undoubtedly b•leeve is prepared for them.
The Devils also believe and tremble, After this sort, as the Apostle speaks, Iam. 2. 19. They Are troubled exceedingly (more then ever thou Couldst be) with the apprehension and sense of the punishment, which they undoubtedly b•leeve is prepared for them.
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2. Many of you are oft troubled with sadnesse and heavinesse of heart, and can say as Iob 23. 16. God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me.
2. Many of you Are oft troubled with sadness and heaviness of heart, and can say as Job 23. 16. God makes my heart soft, and the Almighty Troubles me.
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O that thou couldst turne the streame of thy sorrow the right way from sorrowing for thy affliction to sorrowing for thy sinne. One houre spent in sorrowing for thy sin, will yeeld thee more true comfort,
Oh that thou Couldst turn the stream of thy sorrow the right Way from sorrowing for thy affliction to sorrowing for thy sin. One hour spent in sorrowing for thy since, will yield thee more true Comfort,
and fasted and prayed before the God of Heaven, as he saith, verse 4. But what is it, that most humbled and troubled his heart in this his fast? Surely not so much the judgement whereby God had shewed himselfe to be angry with them,
and fasted and prayed before the God of Heaven, as he Says, verse 4. But what is it, that most humbled and troubled his heart in this his fast? Surely not so much the judgement whereby God had showed himself to be angry with them,
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as their sinnes whereby they had made him angry, as you shall see verse 6. 7. and surely the sinnes of the land ought to trouble us more then any of the judgements either persent or imminent (though they bee very great and fearefull.)
as their Sins whereby they had made him angry, as you shall see verse 6. 7. and surely the Sins of the land ought to trouble us more then any of the Judgments either persent or imminent (though they be very great and fearful.)
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For 1. they give us cause to feare far heavier then these be, and God hath said of England as hee said once of the Kingdome of Iuda, Ezek. 21. 27. I will overturne, everturne, overturne it,
For 1. they give us cause to Fear Far Heavier then these be, and God hath said of England as he said once of the Kingdom of Iuda, Ezekiel 21. 27. I will overturn, everturne, overturn it,
And of one sinne, the sinne of Idolatry (specially being openly committed, and alas, our land standeth guilty of that and of many more) it is said, Exod. 32. 25. Moses saw (though every blind foole could not see it) that the people were naked,
And of one sin, the sin of Idolatry (specially being openly committed, and alas, our land Stands guilty of that and of many more) it is said, Exod 32. 25. Moses saw (though every blind fool could not see it) that the people were naked,
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2. Sound and saving humiliation for sinne useth to begin in this legall compunction and terror, which hath respect onely to the misery that sinne bringeth us to.
2. Found and Saving humiliation for sin uses to begin in this Legal compunction and terror, which hath respect only to the misery that sin brings us to.
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And not one of an hundred doe ever come to mourne for sinne in respect to God, till they have first learned to mourne for sinne in respect to themselves:
And not one of an hundred do ever come to mourn for sin in respect to God, till they have First learned to mourn for sin in respect to themselves:
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So it is said of those three thousand that were converted by Peter, Act. 2. 37. that they were (first) pricked in their hearts, that is with this legall sorrow and feare.
So it is said of those three thousand that were converted by Peter, Act. 2. 37. that they were (First) pricked in their hearts, that is with this Legal sorrow and Fear.
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even in respect of the misery it maketh us obnoxious unto, yet is not this sufficient to prove our humiliation and sorrow for sinne to be sound and sincere,
even in respect of the misery it makes us obnoxious unto, yet is not this sufficient to prove our humiliation and sorrow for sin to be found and sincere,
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O how Pharaoh complained and cried out of his sinne, Exod. 9. 27. He saith to Moses and Aaron, I have sinned, the Lord is righteous and I and my people are wicked.
O how Pharaoh complained and cried out of his sin, Exod 9. 27. He Says to Moses and Aaron, I have sinned, the Lord is righteous and I and my people Are wicked.
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When God had threatned heavy things against him by God he cryeth (not as Pharaoh, Exod. 10. 17. Take away from mee this death only but as) 2. Sam. 24. 10. I beseech thee ô Lord take away the iniquity of thy servant.
When God had threatened heavy things against him by God he Cries (not as Pharaoh, Exod 10. 17. Take away from me this death only but as) 2. Sam. 24. 10. I beseech thee o Lord take away the iniquity of thy servant.
Yea he was well content to beare that punishment, so his sinne might be pardoned that he might have Gods favour verse 17. Let thy hand I pray thee be against me, and my fathers house.
Yea he was well content to bear that punishment, so his sin might be pardoned that he might have God's favour verse 17. Let thy hand I pray thee be against me, and my Father's house.
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The punishment that his sinne hath brought or is like to bring upon him troubleth the true penitent nothing so much as the offending of God and losse of his favour, Hee lamenteth after the Lord, as it is said, Gods people did, 1 Sam. 7. 2. And as he mourneth for his sinne in respect to God more then to the punishment of his sinne,
The punishment that his sin hath brought or is like to bring upon him Troubles the true penitent nothing so much as the offending of God and loss of his favour, He lamenteth After the Lord, as it is said, God's people did, 1 Sam. 7. 2. And as he Mourneth for his sin in respect to God more then to the punishment of his sin,
Thy sinnes doe trouble thee because thou knowest they deserve hell and damnation, thou knowest they deserve Gods curse in thy children, in thy estate, in every thing thou takest in hand.
Thy Sins do trouble thee Because thou Knowest they deserve hell and damnation, thou Knowest they deserve God's curse in thy children, in thy estate, in every thing thou Takest in hand.
Thou dost well in this, but if this be the onely thing, or the chief thing that maketh thy sinne such a burden to thy heart, thou hast not yet repented aright.
Thou dost well in this, but if this be the only thing, or the chief thing that makes thy sin such a burden to thy heart, thou hast not yet repented aright.
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When those that heard Peter were pricked in their hearts with these legall sorrowes, and asked him what they should doe to come to comfort, he bad them repent, Act. 2. 37. 38. As if he had said, This is a good preparative, but this is not repentance.
When those that herd Peter were pricked in their hearts with these Legal sorrows, and asked him what they should do to come to Comfort, he bade them Repent, Act. 2. 37. 38. As if he had said, This is a good preparative, but this is not Repentance.
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I will give you therefore three other notes to try this by whether your sorrow for sinne be in respect to the Lord because you have offended, and dishonoured him, or noe.
I will give you Therefore three other notes to try this by whither your sorrow for sin be in respect to the Lord Because you have offended, and dishonoured him, or no.
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and Fidelity are called by our Saviour the weightier matters of the Law ) and it is made there the note of an hypocrite to be more troubled for small sinnes then for great, Matthew 23. 24. to straine at a gnat, and swallow a camell.
and Fidis Are called by our Saviour the Weightier matters of the Law) and it is made there the note of an hypocrite to be more troubled for small Sins then for great, Matthew 23. 24. to strain At a gnat, and swallow a camel.
But this is also certaine that he that is troubled for sinne, because it is sinne in resepect unto God because he is offended and dishonoured by it, will be troubled for one sinne aswell as for another.
But this is also certain that he that is troubled for sin, Because it is sin in resepect unto God Because he is offended and dishonoured by it, will be troubled for one sin aswell as for Another.
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The Apostle speaking of the loose performing of spirituall duties, of coming to the sacrament without due preparation saith, we must judge our selves even for that, 1 Cor. 11. 31. And saith that even for this sinne God strucke many with sicknesse and mortality,
The Apostle speaking of the lose performing of spiritual duties, of coming to the sacrament without due preparation Says, we must judge our selves even for that, 1 Cor. 11. 31. And Says that even for this sin God struck many with sickness and mortality,
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because they would not judge themselves for such sins God did judge them, 1 Cor. 11. 30. Davids heart smote him even for cutting of the lap of Sauls garment, 1 Sam. 24. 5. When Saul counted the sparing of Agag, and of the fattest of the cattell (specially for sacrifice) but a matter of nothing, Samuel telleth him, disobedience to God is as bad as witchcraft and idolatry, 1 Sam. 15. 23. O therefore know thou art not troubled for any sinne in respect to God,
Because they would not judge themselves for such Sins God did judge them, 1 Cor. 11. 30. Davids heart smote him even for cutting of the lap of Saul's garment, 1 Sam. 24. 5. When Saul counted the sparing of Agag, and of the Fattest of the cattle (specially for sacrifice) but a matter of nothing, Samuel Telleth him, disobedience to God is as bad as witchcraft and idolatry, 1 Sam. 15. 23. Oh Therefore know thou art not troubled for any sin in respect to God,
All sins that defile a man, come from within from this fountaine, Mar. 7. 23. David was humbled for this, Psal. 51. 5. Behold I was shapen in iniquity and in sinne did my mother conceive me.
All Sins that defile a man, come from within from this fountain, Mar. 7. 23. David was humbled for this, Psalm 51. 5. Behold I was shapen in iniquity and in sin did my mother conceive me.
And so Paul though he had lived a most innocent life even before his calling to Christ, Phil. 3. 6. Yet see how he was troubled even for this, Rom. 7. 14, 24.
And so Paul though he had lived a most innocent life even before his calling to christ, Philip 3. 6. Yet see how he was troubled even for this, Rom. 7. 14, 24.
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for God is aswel offended and dishonoured by them as by your own. 1. I shewed you before that the man that is truly hūbled for the Iudgments of God upon this land, will mourne more for the sinnes of the land, then for the Iudgements themselves.
for God is aswell offended and dishonoured by them as by your own. 1. I showed you before that the man that is truly humbled for the Judgments of God upon this land, will mourn more for the Sins of the land, then for the Judgments themselves.
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This is commended by the Holy Gost as a great vertue and grace in Lot, 2 Pet. 2. 8. that in seeing and hearing, hee vexed his righteous soule from day to day, with the unlawfull deeds of the Sodomites.
This is commended by the Holy Ghost as a great virtue and grace in Lot, 2 Pet. 2. 8. that in seeing and hearing, he vexed his righteous soul from day to day, with the unlawful Deeds of the Sodomites.
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Goe through the midst of the City, through the midst of Ierusalem (saith the Lord to the man clothed in linen with the writers inkhorne by his side, Ezek. 9. 4.) and set a marke upon the foreheads of the men that sigh,
Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Ierusalem (Says the Lord to the man clothed in linen with the writers inkhorn by his side, Ezekiel 9. 4.) and Set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sighs,
Nehemiah in his fast complained chiefly of his owne, and of the sinnes of his fathers house, Neh. 16. And it is said that when God should poure the spirit of grace and of supplications upon his people, they should mourn every family apart, Zac. 12 12. And Iob evē out of the feare that his sons in their feasting might have sinned, offred burnt offrings (which were alwayes accompanied with profession of humiliation) for them, Iob 1. 5.
Nehemiah in his fast complained chiefly of his own, and of the Sins of his Father's house, Neh 16. And it is said that when God should pour the Spirit of grace and of supplications upon his people, they should mourn every family apart, Zac. 12 12. And Job even out of the Fear that his Sons in their feasting might have sinned, offered burned offerings (which were always accompanied with profession of humiliation) for them, Job 1. 5.
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In this verse and that which goeth before it, hee concludes that exhortation, with another forcible argument, taken from the consideration of our future estate.
In this verse and that which Goes before it, he concludes that exhortation, with Another forcible argument, taken from the consideration of our future estate.
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This argument Salomon propounds heere by way of answer, to an objection that men (specially voluptuous men) are apt to make against all this that he had said to perswade them to workes of charity and mercy,
This argument Solomon propounds Here by Way of answer, to an objection that men (specially voluptuous men) Are apt to make against all this that he had said to persuade them to works of charity and mercy,
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When Eliphas would perswade Iob how beneficiall a thing it would be unto him to returne unto the Almighty, not onely in respect of spirituall and eternall,
When Eliphaz would persuade Job how beneficial a thing it would be unto him to return unto the Almighty, not only in respect of spiritual and Eternal,
but even of worldly and temporall blessings also, that he should be sure to receive by it, he expresseth it thus, Iob 22. 28. thou shalt decree a thing,
but even of worldly and temporal blessings also, that he should be sure to receive by it, he Expresses it thus, Job 22. 28. thou shalt Decree a thing,
The Iewes (saith the sacred Story, Est. 8. 16. upon the advancement of Mordecay, and the reversing of Hamans letters) had light and gladnesse and joy and honour.
The Iewes (Says the sacred Story, Est. 8. 16. upon the advancement of Mordecai, and the reversing of Hamans letters) had Light and gladness and joy and honour.
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So that the Objection which the voluptuous man maketh, verse 7. is in effect thus much, Certainly life is sweet, and it is a great happinesse, to live plentifully,
So that the Objection which the voluptuous man makes, verse 7. is in Effect thus much, Certainly life is sweet, and it is a great happiness, to live plentifully,
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1. A supposition of two things, 1. Suppose (saith he) that a man doe live many yeeres, which (yet) no man (specially no voluptuous man) hath cause to looke for, For what is your life? (saith the Apostle Iam. 4. 14.) It is even a vapour that appeareth for a litle time, and then vanisheth away.
1. A supposition of two things, 1. Suppose (Says he) that a man do live many Years, which (yet) no man (specially no voluptuous man) hath cause to look for, For what is your life? (Says the Apostle Iam. 4. 14.) It is even a vapour that appears for a little time, and then Vanishes away.
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or other sufficient unto the day is the evill thereof, saith our Saviour, Mat. 6. 34. Yea it is thus even with the best men, all the day long have I beene plagued (saith the Prophet, (Psal. 73. 14.) and chastened every morning.
or other sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof, Says our Saviour, Mathew 6. 34. Yea it is thus even with the best men, all the day long have I been plagued (Says the Prophet, (Psalm 73. 14.) and chastened every morning.
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Then followes the 2. point to be observed in the words, and that is a charge or admonition; as if he should say, admit both those things that I have thus supposed;
Then follows the 2. point to be observed in the words, and that is a charge or admonition; as if he should say, admit both those things that I have thus supposed;
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Wherein also observe (for the opening of the words) 1. that by the dayes of darkenesse he meanes all that time that we shall spend in the estate of the dead.
Wherein also observe (for the opening of the words) 1. that by the days of darkness he means all that time that we shall spend in the estate of the dead.
For though the godly (in respect of their soules) be presently after death, translated into Paradise, according to that speach of our Saviour, Luk. 23. 43. this day shalt thou be with me in Paradise;
For though the godly (in respect of their Souls) be presently After death, translated into Paradise, according to that speech of our Saviour, Luk. 23. 43. this day shalt thou be with me in Paradise;
and there is no darknesse there, nothing but light and comfort unspeakable, (the inheritance of the Saints is in light, saith the Apostle, Col. 1. 12. In thy presence is fulnesse of joy (saith David, Psal. 16. 11) at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore) yet (in respect of the bodyes of all men) as this life is fitly compared to light, so is the state of the dead unto darknesse. And so speaketh Iob of it, Iob 10. 21. Before I goe whence I shall not returne,
and there is no darkness there, nothing but Light and Comfort unspeakable, (the inheritance of the Saints is in Light, Says the Apostle, Col. 1. 12. In thy presence is fullness of joy (Says David, Psalm 16. 11) At thy right hand there Are pleasures for evermore) yet (in respect of the bodies of all men) as this life is fitly compared to Light, so is the state of the dead unto darkness. And so speaks Job of it, Job 10. 21. Before I go whence I shall not return,
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Secondly, Observe the reason why he would have these dayes of darknesse to be remembred and thought upon, because they are many, saith he, a great many more then the time we can hope to spend here.
Secondly, Observe the reason why he would have these days of darkness to be remembered and Thought upon, Because they Are many, Says he, a great many more then the time we can hope to spend Here.
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Thirdly and lastly, observe the conclusion which he infers upon this admonition and charge, all that cometh that man getteth and enjoyeth heere is vanity, and emptinesse, no sound comfort or contentment of heart is to be found in it.
Thirdly and lastly, observe the conclusion which he infers upon this admonition and charge, all that comes that man gets and Enjoyeth Here is vanity, and emptiness, no found Comfort or contentment of heart is to be found in it.
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The principall point then that is to be observed (you see) in these words is the admonition and charge, that Salomon gives heere, to remember the dayes of darkenesse;
The principal point then that is to be observed (you see) in these words is the admonition and charge, that Solomon gives Here, to Remember the days of darkness;
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That it is profitable and necessary for all men even in their best health, in their greatest prosperity, to remember and thinke oft of their death, and of their future estate.
That it is profitable and necessary for all men even in their best health, in their greatest Prosperity, to Remember and think oft of their death, and of their future estate.
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This was Iobs daily meditation, All the dayes of my warfare, (saith he, Iob 14. 14. for so I read it with sundry of the best interpreters, ) will I waite till my change come.
This was Jobs daily meditation, All the days of my warfare, (Says he, Job 14. 14. for so I read it with sundry of the best Interpreters,) will I wait till my change come.
Secondly, It appeares that they judged it profitable and necessary to thinke much of their end, by the helps they were wont to use to keepe their death alwayes in their remembrance.
Secondly, It appears that they judged it profitable and necessary to think much of their end, by the helps they were wont to use to keep their death always in their remembrance.
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, saith Salomon, Eccl. 7. 4. and why did they account it their wisedome to do so? he had given us the reason of that in the 2. verse for this is the end of all men (saith he) and the living will lay it to his heart.
The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, Says Solomon, Ecclesiastes 7. 4. and why did they account it their Wisdom to do so? he had given us the reason of that in the 2. verse for this is the end of all men (Says he) and the living will lay it to his heart.
Thirdly and lastly, they were wont in their prayers earnestly to beg helpe of God this waye, Teach us to number our dayes, say Gods people to God in their prayer, Psal. 90. 12. that is, teach us to consider the shortnesse and uncertainty of our life,
Thirdly and lastly, they were wont in their Prayers earnestly to beg help of God this Way, Teach us to number our days, say God's people to God in their prayer, Psalm 90. 12. that is, teach us to Consider the shortness and uncertainty of our life,
how apt they were to grow forgetfull of it, therefore they did earnestly sue unto God that by his Holy Spirit, he would please to helpe them in this case.
how apt they were to grow forgetful of it, Therefore they did earnestly sue unto God that by his Holy Spirit, he would please to help them in this case.
The second is the Lord himselfe, for hee hath also declared himselfe to judge so of the benefit and necessity of this meditation. 1. By that earnest charge which our Saviour giveth to his Disciples concerning this, Mar. 13. 35. Watch yee therefore,
The second is the Lord himself, for he hath also declared himself to judge so of the benefit and necessity of this meditation. 1. By that earnest charge which our Saviour gives to his Disciples Concerning this, Mar. 13. 35. Watch ye Therefore,
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2. By that patheticall with the Lord uttereth, Deu. 32. 29. O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
2. By that pathetical with the Lord utters, Deu. 32. 29. O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would Consider their latter end!
Thus doth Salomon answer this very objection which hee knew men would be apt to make, against that which he had said shewing the benefit of going to those houses, where people are mourning for the sicknesse or death of their friends.
Thus does Solomon answer this very objection which he knew men would be apt to make, against that which he had said showing the benefit of going to those houses, where people Are mourning for the sickness or death of their Friends.
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He that is perswaded of the necessity of watching continually for the Lords comming, and resolved to doe so, will keepe himselfe sober from being overcome with the immoderate love of any earthly thing.
He that is persuaded of the necessity of watching continually for the lords coming, and resolved to do so, will keep himself Sobrium from being overcome with the immoderate love of any earthly thing.
And this was also (it seemes) the reason why sundry good men were wont to make their sepulchers in their gardens the places of their greatest solace and delight.
And this was also (it seems) the reason why sundry good men were wont to make their sepulchers in their gardens the places of their greatest solace and delight.
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If we could number our dayes well, and consider how few they are like to be, this would make us apply our hearts to wisdome and piety more seriously than we do.
If we could number our days well, and Consider how few they Are like to be, this would make us apply our hearts to Wisdom and piety more seriously than we do.
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O what Saints seeme many of them to be in their extreme sicknesse? How fearfull are they then to offend God in any thing? Nay, no man (almost) is so desperately wicked, that durst do any thing his conscience knew to be sinne,
O what Saints seem many of them to be in their extreme sickness? How fearful Are they then to offend God in any thing? Nay, no man (almost) is so desperately wicked, that durst do any thing his conscience knew to be sin,
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even while he is in that filthy act, as he did Zimri and Cozby, Numb. 25. 8. Therefore also we shall find this oft noted for a chiefe cause of many grosse sins that men live in,
even while he is in that filthy act, as he did Zimri and Cozbi, Numb. 25. 8. Therefore also we shall find this oft noted for a chief cause of many gross Sins that men live in,
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And the Prophet speaking of unjust and cruell men that did oppresse the poore, gives this for the reason of it, Amos 6. 3. because they did by all meanes put out of their minds the thought of their death,
And the Prophet speaking of unjust and cruel men that did oppress the poor, gives this for the reason of it, Amos 6. 3. Because they did by all means put out of their minds the Thought of their death,
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Thirdly and lastly, nothing would be of more force to worke in us a care to prepare our selves for death, that it may not take us at unawares before we be ready for it,
Thirdly and lastly, nothing would be of more force to work in us a care to prepare our selves for death, that it may not take us At unawares before we be ready for it,
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Sudden death certainly is a kind of temporall judgement, even unto the best men (and so farre forth may be prayed against) because the best man is not so well prepared for death in the time of his health and prosperity,
Sudden death Certainly is a kind of temporal judgement, even unto the best men (and so Far forth may be prayed against) Because the best man is not so well prepared for death in the time of his health and Prosperity,
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True it is we should be at all times (as Gods people were when they did eat the passeover, Exod. 12. 11. with their loines girded, their shoes on their feet,
True it is we should be At all times (as God's people were when they did eat the passover, Exod 12. 11. with their loins girded, their shoes on their feet,
But it is (we know) a matter of great danger and inconvenience for a rich man that hath not made his will before, to be taken with such a sicknesse at his end.
But it is (we know) a matter of great danger and inconvenience for a rich man that hath not made his will before, to be taken with such a sickness At his end.
Eliphaz speaking of the extreme unhappinesse of wicked men, he concludes it thus, Iob 4. 21. They even die without wisdome, (saith he) as if he should say, and what can be said more to prove them most wretched men? So speaketh the Prophet when he would describe the misery of the man that hath gotten a great deale of wealth by oppression and fraud, Ier. 17. 11. at his end he shall be a foole, saith he;
Eliphaz speaking of the extreme unhappiness of wicked men, he concludes it thus, Job 4. 21. They even die without Wisdom, (Says he) as if he should say, and what can be said more to prove them most wretched men? So speaks the Prophet when he would describe the misery of the man that hath got a great deal of wealth by oppression and fraud, Jeremiah 17. 11. At his end he shall be a fool, Says he;
He that dies without grace, must to judgement presently so soone as he is dead, Heb. 9. 27. And hell followes with death, saith the Holy Ghost, Rev. 6. 8. q. d. they go hand in hand;
He that die without grace, must to judgement presently so soon as he is dead, Hebrew 9. 27. And hell follows with death, Says the Holy Ghost, Rev. 6. 8. q. worser. they go hand in hand;
as the Persian Kings were wont to keep all mourners out of their gates, Esth. 4, 2. Nay, 3. (which is worst of all) many of us for this very cause, will not think of our end,
as the Persian Kings were wont to keep all mourners out of their gates, Esth. 4, 2. Nay, 3. (which is worst of all) many of us for this very cause, will not think of our end,
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And with those vile men (that I told you the Prophet complaines of, Amos 6. 3. ) we put farre away the evill day of purpose, that we may cause the seat of violence to come neare, that without feare and checke of conscience we may run headlong into all excesse of riot, that we can devise.
And with those vile men (that I told you the Prophet complains of, Amos 6. 3.) we put Far away the evil day of purpose, that we may cause the seat of violence to come near, that without Fear and check of conscience we may run headlong into all excess of riot, that we can devise.
They are in themselves (certainly) Gods good blessings, and he doth (of his goodnesse and bounty) allow us to use and enjoy them, not for our necessity onely,
They Are in themselves (Certainly) God's good blessings, and he does (of his Goodness and bounty) allow us to use and enjoy them, not for our necessity only,
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but even for our delight and comfort also he giveth us richly all things to enjoy, saith the Apostle, 1 Tim. 6. 17. But the love of them is a most deadly enemy to grace, specially unto this grace of dying willingly and comfortably.
but even for our delight and Comfort also he gives us richly all things to enjoy, Says the Apostle, 1 Tim. 6. 17. But the love of them is a most deadly enemy to grace, specially unto this grace of dying willingly and comfortably.
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That which the Apostle saith of the love of mony, 1 Tim. 6. 10. that it is the root of all evill, and cause why many are even pierced thorow with many sorrows, (the truth whereof is never more seene then when they are to dye) may be likewise said of the love of any other worldly thing.
That which the Apostle Says of the love of money, 1 Tim. 6. 10. that it is the root of all evil, and cause why many Are even pierced thorough with many sorrows, (the truth whereof is never more seen then when they Are to die) may be likewise said of the love of any other worldly thing.
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Secondly, Our preparation for death consisteth in our care to dispatch without delay and with all diligence, those things of most importance which must needs be done before we dye.
Secondly, Our preparation for death Consisteth in our care to dispatch without Delay and with all diligence, those things of most importance which must needs be done before we die.
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And we have Christs owne example for this, I must worke the works of him that sent me (saith he, Iohn 9. 4.) while it is day, the night commeth when no man can worke.
And we have Christ own Exampl for this, I must work the works of him that sent me (Says he, John 9. 4.) while it is day, the night comes when no man can work.
when once we know (as the Apostle speaketh of himselfe and of others of the faithfull also, 2 Cor. 5. 1.) that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were disolved, we have a building of God,
when once we know (as the Apostle speaks of himself and of Others of the faithful also, 2 Cor. 5. 1.) that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God,
It is held a good point of wisdome, for a man (specially, if he be one that hath much to dispose) to have his will alwayes in a readinesse. And indeed so it is;
It is held a good point of Wisdom, for a man (specially, if he be one that hath much to dispose) to have his will always in a readiness. And indeed so it is;
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Acquaint thyselfe now with God (saith Eliphas to Iob 22. 21) and make peace, I because death commeth upon many and may doe upon us, sodenly, for man knoweth not his times (saith Salomon, Eccl. 9. 12.) as the fishes that are taken in an evill net,
Acquaint thyself now with God (Says Eliphaz to Job 22. 21) and make peace, I Because death comes upon many and may do upon us, suddenly, for man Knoweth not his times (Says Solomon, Ecclesiastes 9. 12.) as the Fish that Are taken in an evil net,
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Then the mind of man is wont to be so distracted and troubled, what with worldly cares for them that he shall leave behind him, what with the extremity of paines that use to accompany sicknesse;
Then the mind of man is wont to be so distracted and troubled, what with worldly Cares for them that he shall leave behind him, what with the extremity of pains that use to accompany sickness;
and specially with the terrours that rise from the apprehension of his future estate, and from Satans temptations, that he is not made uncapable of comfort or direction, by the best meanes that can bee brought unto him.
and specially with the terrors that rise from the apprehension of his future estate, and from Satan temptations, that he is not made uncapable of Comfort or direction, by the best means that can be brought unto him.
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Thus we shall find the Lord hath threatned to do, Prov. 1. 24, 26, 28, 29. Because I have called (saith he) and ye refused, I have stretched out mine hand,
Thus we shall find the Lord hath threatened to do, Curae 1. 24, 26, 28, 29. Because I have called (Says he) and you refused, I have stretched out mine hand,
Any one of these sinnes unrepented of, will certainly exclude a man utterly out of the kingdome of heaven. 3. Though it be dangerous for a man to live in sinne,
Any one of these Sins unrepented of, will Certainly exclude a man utterly out of the Kingdom of heaven. 3. Though it be dangerous for a man to live in sin,
When old Simeon had seene Christ, (whom he had waited for by faith, and longed to see) and was thereby confirmed much in that faith he had in him before;
When old Simeon had seen christ, (whom he had waited for by faith, and longed to see) and was thereby confirmed much in that faith he had in him before;
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but him that is nor in Christ, it will sting unto death, even unto the second death. 2. We can have no hope to come to heaven but onely through him Christ is in you (saith the Apostle, Col. 1. 27.) the hope of glory.
but him that is nor in christ, it will sting unto death, even unto the second death. 2. We can have no hope to come to heaven but only through him christ is in you (Says the Apostle, Col. 1. 27.) the hope of glory.
As we have opportunity (saith the Apostle Gal. 6. 10. which none of us can tell how soone it may be taken from us) let us do good unto all men, especially unto them that are of the houshold of faith.
As we have opportunity (Says the Apostle Gal. 6. 10. which none of us can tell how soon it may be taken from us) let us do good unto all men, especially unto them that Are of the household of faith.
Charge them that are 〈 ◊ 〉 in this world (saith he, 1 Tim. 6. 17, — 19.) that they 〈 ◊ 〉 good, that they be rich in good workes, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Charge them that Are 〈 ◊ 〉 in this world (Says he, 1 Tim. 6. 17, — 19.) that they 〈 ◊ 〉 good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Workes of charity (not as a meritorious cause of salvation, but) as a sure evidence that by a lively faith we have interest and title to the merits of Christ, shalbe rewarded with stable and durable riches in time to come,
Works of charity (not as a meritorious cause of salvation, but) as a sure evidence that by a lively faith we have Interest and title to the merits of christ, shall rewarded with stable and durable riches in time to come,
And that which the Apostle saith of certaine bad men, 2 Cor. 11. 15. that their end shalbe according to their workes, may be said of all good men also, their end shalbe according to their workes.
And that which the Apostle Says of certain bad men, 2 Cor. 11. 15. that their end shall according to their works, may be said of all good men also, their end shall according to their works.
and speakes gloriously of his willingnesse to die, and of the peace and comfort that he finds in the assurance of his salvation, doth die happily and comfortably indeed.
and speaks gloriously of his willingness to die, and of the peace and Comfort that he finds in the assurance of his salvation, does die happily and comfortably indeed.
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For, the Holy Ghost speaks of some that were most w•cked and wretched men, that have no bands in their death, Psal. 73. 4. In outward things all things (aswell in death as in life) fall alike to good and bad,
For, the Holy Ghost speaks of Some that were most w•cked and wretched men, that have no bans in their death, Psalm 73. 4. In outward things all things (aswell in death as in life) fallen alike to good and bad,
as Salomon saith, Eccles. 9. 2. 2. We have just cause to suspect the peace and quietnesse of conscience that seemes to be in that man, that was never troubled nor disquieted in his mind for his sinnes.
as Solomon Says, Eccles. 9. 2. 2. We have just cause to suspect the peace and quietness of conscience that seems to be in that man, that was never troubled nor disquieted in his mind for his Sins.
and such as we should all tremble at, to see a man that hath beene in his whole life time notoriously wicked, to have no sight at all nor trouble of mind for his sinnes before he dies.
and such as we should all tremble At, to see a man that hath been in his Whole life time notoriously wicked, to have no sighed At all nor trouble of mind for his Sins before he die.
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And if this be a blessed thing in every child of God (how unblameable and civill soever his life hath been) at all times (even in the time of his best health and prosperity) to see and feele in himselfe so just cause of mourning and trouble of mind,
And if this be a blessed thing in every child of God (how unblameable and civil soever his life hath been) At all times (even in the time of his best health and Prosperity) to see and feel in himself so just cause of mourning and trouble of mind,
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then must it needs be a most wofull and cursed thing in a man that hath been notoriously wicked, to be void of all sight and sense of his sinnes, of all trouble of mind for them,
then must it needs be a most woeful and cursed thing in a man that hath been notoriously wicked, to be void of all sighed and sense of his Sins, of all trouble of mind for them,
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But we see also on the other side in daily experience (say some) that many who have seemed most religious in all their life time, and carefull to live well, have (yet) shewed very great unwillingnesse and feare to die;
But we see also on the other side in daily experience (say Some) that many who have seemed most religious in all their life time, and careful to live well, have (yet) showed very great unwillingness and Fear to die;
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and David also prayed oft against death, and that he might live still, Psal. 6. 4, 5. and 30. 8, 9. and 88. 9, 12. It is with many of Gods people in this case,
and David also prayed oft against death, and that he might live still, Psalm 6. 4, 5. and 30. 8, 9. and 88. 9, 12. It is with many of God's people in this case,
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Though Lot had so small comfort in Sodom while he lived in it, 2 Pet. 2. 8. yet see how unwilling he was to part with it, Gen. 19. 16. He lingred so, that the Angels were faine to pull him out (as it were) by strong hand:
Though Lot had so small Comfort in Sodom while he lived in it, 2 Pet. 2. 8. yet see how unwilling he was to part with it, Gen. 19. 16. He lingered so, that the Angels were feign to pull him out (as it were) by strong hand:
as the soule and body have beene? 2. Who can thinke of his personall appearance before the Majesty of God without some feare? 3. Lastly, the best of Gods servants,
as the soul and body have been? 2. Who can think of his personal appearance before the Majesty of God without Some Fear? 3. Lastly, the best of God's Servants,
though they know and believe that when they die they shall not come into condemnation (as our Saviour speaketh, Iohn 5. 24.) but are already passed from death unto life;
though they know and believe that when they die they shall not come into condemnation (as our Saviour speaks, John 5. 24.) but Are already passed from death unto life;
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And though the spirit (the regenerate part) indeed be willing (as our Saviour speaketh, Mat. 26. 41. ) yet the flesh (the unregenerate part) will be apt to shew it selfe weake and unwilling to die.
And though the Spirit (the regenerate part) indeed be willing (as our Saviour speaks, Mathew 26. 41.) yet the Flesh (the unregenerate part) will be apt to show it self weak and unwilling to die.
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and even in this case finds in himselfe that combate betweene the flesh and the spirit, that the Apostle speakes of Gal. 5. 17. The flesh lus•eth against the spirit,
and even in this case finds in himself that combat between the Flesh and the Spirit, that the Apostle speaks of Gal. 5. 17. The Flesh lus•eth against the Spirit,
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and is (by Gods grace) made most willing and desirous to die, before God cals and takes him away, according to that gracious promise made unto all Gods people, to all that have been carefull to serve and please him, Psal. 29. 11. The Lord will give strength unto his people, the Lord will blesse his people with peace.
and is (by God's grace) made most willing and desirous to die, before God calls and Takes him away, according to that gracious promise made unto all God's people, to all that have been careful to serve and please him, Psalm 29. 11. The Lord will give strength unto his people, the Lord will bless his people with peace.
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But then there is yet another thing objected against this that hath been said touching the assurance they may have to die happily and well, that have been carefull to live religiously and well;
But then there is yet Another thing objected against this that hath been said touching the assurance they may have to die happily and well, that have been careful to live religiously and well;
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All things come alike to all in this respect, as Salomon speaketh, Eccl. 9. 2. And these things that are objected (as causlesse feares and terrours, ravings, blasphemies, fierce speeches and actions both against themselves and others) are knowne to be the very naturall effects of some violent and extreme diseases. 2. It cannot be denyed but that Satan also is wont to shew the uttermost of his fury and power against Gods servants in their last sicknesse.
All things come alike to all in this respect, as Solomon speaks, Ecclesiastes 9. 2. And these things that Are objected (as causeless fears and terrors, ravings, Blasphemies, fierce Speeches and actions both against themselves and Others) Are known to be the very natural effects of Some violent and extreme diseases. 2. It cannot be denied but that Satan also is wont to show the uttermost of his fury and power against God's Servants in their last sickness.
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This Christ did fore-see, and told his Disciples of also before hand, The prince of this world commeth (saith he, Iohn 14. 30.) and hath nothing in me:
This christ did foresee, and told his Disciples of also before hand, The Prince of this world comes (Says he, John 14. 30.) and hath nothing in me:
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and that for two causes. 1. Because he sees his time and opportunity that he can have with them is now so short, having great wrath (saith the voice from heaven, Rev. 12. 12.) because he knoweth that he hath but a short time. 2. Because he knoweth we are then (through paines,
and that for two Causes. 1. Because he sees his time and opportunity that he can have with them is now so short, having great wrath (Says the voice from heaven, Rev. 12. 12.) Because he Knoweth that he hath but a short time. 2. Because he Knoweth we Are then (through pains,
or for some other causes best knowne to himselfe, whose judgements are unsearchable, and his wayes past finding out, as the Apostle speaketh, Rom. 11. 33. ) should take away any of his servants in these fearfull fits and conflicts,
or for Some other Causes best known to himself, whose Judgments Are unsearchable, and his ways passed finding out, as the Apostle speaks, Rom. 11. 33.) should take away any of his Servants in these fearful fits and conflicts,
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yet are we to rest confidently assured of this, that every one that hath lead a good and godly life, doth certainly die blessedly and comfortably, though we cannot perceive it.
yet Are we to rest confidently assured of this, that every one that hath led a good and godly life, does Certainly die blessedly and comfortably, though we cannot perceive it.
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and therefore whatsoever we heare them speake, or see in the manner of their death, we should resolve with Salomon Eccl. 8. 12. Yet surely, I know that it shall be well with them that feare God, which feare before him.
and Therefore whatsoever we hear them speak, or see in the manner of their death, we should resolve with Solomon Ecclesiastes 8. 12. Yet surely, I know that it shall be well with them that Fear God, which Fear before him.
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And the Apostle noteth it (Rom. 1. 31.) for a signe of one that is given up of God to a reprobate mind, to be void of natural affection towards them that God hath linked him unto. 2. Out of respect to our selves,
And the Apostle notes it (Rom. 1. 31.) for a Signen of one that is given up of God to a Reprobate mind, to be void of natural affection towards them that God hath linked him unto. 2. Out of respect to our selves,
I would not have you to be ignorant brethren (saith he 1 Thess. 4. 13.) concerning them which are asleepe, that ye sorrow not even as others which have no hope.
I would not have you to be ignorant brothers (Says he 1 Thess 4. 13.) Concerning them which Are asleep, that you sorrow not even as Others which have no hope.
And immoderate sorrow in any of our losses, must needs argue a kind of murmuring and impatiency against God. 2. Out of our respect unto our Christian friends whom we mourne for:
And immoderate sorrow in any of our losses, must needs argue a kind of murmuring and impatiency against God. 2. Out of our respect unto our Christian Friends whom we mourn for:
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to die is their gaine, as the Apostle speaketh, Phil. 1. 21. Death makes them happy and blessed, Write, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, saith the voice from heaven, Rev. 14. 13. For, 1. Death puts an end to all their sorrowes, afflictions and tentations that they were vexed with continually in this life;
to die is their gain, as the Apostle speaks, Philip 1. 21. Death makes them happy and blessed, Write, blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord, Says the voice from heaven, Rev. 14. 13. For, 1. Death puts an end to all their sorrows, afflictions and tentations that they were vexed with continually in this life;
and not before then) are made perfect. 3. And lastly, their workes follow them, Rev. 14. 13. Death puts them in possession of their eternall happinesse,
and not before then) Are made perfect. 3. And lastly, their works follow them, Rev. 14. 13. Death puts them in possession of their Eternal happiness,
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And whosoever (saith our Saviour, Mat. 10. 42.) shall give to drinke unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water onely in the name of a Disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
And whosoever (Says our Saviour, Mathew 10. 42.) shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a Disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise loose his reward.
When the even is once come, and we have done working, then will the Lord of the vineyard (as we read Mat. 20. 8. ) give unto all his labourers the wages he hath covenanted to give unto them.
When the even is once come, and we have done working, then will the Lord of the vineyard (as we read Mathew 20. 8.) give unto all his labourers the wages he hath covenanted to give unto them.
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Now because of this great advantage and benefit that (in all these three respects) comes to our Christian friends by their death, we faile much in the love we pretend to have borne unto them,
Now Because of this great advantage and benefit that (in all these three respects) comes to our Christian Friends by their death, we fail much in the love we pretend to have born unto them,
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and live with David in his court, 2 Sam. 19. 37. And what comparison is there betweene that preferment and this, that every child of God is advanced unto by his death? 3. And lastly, out of respect unto ourselves, we should moderate our griefe for the departure of our Christian friends;
and live with David in his court, 2 Sam. 19. 37. And what comparison is there between that preferment and this, that every child of God is advanced unto by his death? 3. And lastly, out of respect unto ourselves, we should moderate our grief for the departure of our Christian Friends;
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because we have not quite lost them, but we shalbe sure to enjoy them againe, with much more content and comfort in their society than ever we did here.
Because we have not quite lost them, but we shall sure to enjoy them again, with much more content and Comfort in their society than ever we did Here.
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For, though we shall not know one another, nor enjoy the society and company one of another in the life to come in that naturall and carnall manner as we did in this life;
For, though we shall not know one Another, nor enjoy the society and company one of Another in the life to come in that natural and carnal manner as we did in this life;
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And this comfort that the faithfull shall have in heaven in their mutuall society, is oft mentioned in the holy Scripture as one part and degree of that unspeakable happinesse that they shall enjoy there.
And this Comfort that the faithful shall have in heaven in their mutual society, is oft mentioned in the holy Scripture as one part and degree of that unspeakable happiness that they shall enjoy there.
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They shall be admitted into the general assembly and church of the first-born which are written in heaven, — and to the spirits of just men made perfect.
They shall be admitted into the general assembly and Church of the firstborn which Are written in heaven, — and to the spirits of just men made perfect.
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and to settle your hearts in this truth, that the man that lives a godly and fruitfull life, may be sure to die happily and comfortably; and none but he.
and to settle your hearts in this truth, that the man that lives a godly and fruitful life, may be sure to die happily and comfortably; and none but he.
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