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A GRAINE of Musterd-seede, Or, the least measure of grace, that is, or can be effectuall to Saluation.
A GRAINE of Mustard seed, Or, the least measure of grace, that is, or can be effectual to Salvation.
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IT is a very necessary point to be knowne, what is the least measure of grace that can befall the true childe of God, lesser then which, there is no grace effectuall to saluation.
IT is a very necessary point to be known, what is the least measure of grace that can befall the true child of God, lesser then which, there is no grace effectual to salvation.
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For first of all, the right vnderstanding of this point, is the very foundation of true comfort vnto all troubled & touched cōsciences.
For First of all, the right understanding of this point, is the very Foundation of true Comfort unto all troubled & touched Consciences.
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Secondly, it is a notable meanes to stirre vp thankefulnesse in them that haue any grace at all;
Secondly, it is a notable means to stir up thankfulness in them that have any grace At all;
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when they shall in examination of then selues consider, that they haue receiued of God the least measure of grace, or more.
when they shall in examination of then selves Consider, that they have received of God the least measure of grace, or more.
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Thirdly, it will be an inducement, and a spurre vnto many carelesse and vnrepentant persons, to embrace the gospel,
Thirdly, it will be an inducement, and a spur unto many careless and unrepentant Persons, to embrace the gospel,
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and to beginne repentance for their sinnes;
and to begin Repentance for their Sins;
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when they shall perceiue, and that by the word of God, that God accepts the very seeds and rudiments of faith and repentance at the first,
when they shall perceive, and that by the word of God, that God accepts the very seeds and rudiments of faith and Repentance At the First,
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though they be but in measure as a Graine of Musterd-seed. Now then for opening and clearing of this point:
though they be but in measure as a Grain of Mustard seed. Now then for opening and clearing of this point:
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I will set downe fiue seuerall conclusions, in such order as one shall confirme and explane the other,
I will Set down fiue several conclusions, in such order as one shall confirm and explain the other,
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and one depend vpon the other.
and one depend upon the other.
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I. Conclusion.
I Conclusion.
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A man that doth but beginne to be conuerted, is euen at that instant, the very child of God,
A man that does but begin to be converted, is even At that instant, the very child of God,
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though inwardly hee be more carnall then spirituall. The Exposition.
though inwardly he be more carnal then spiritual. The Exposition.
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IN a man there must be cōsidered three things, the substance of the body and soule, whereof man is saide to consist;
IN a man there must be considered three things, the substance of the body and soul, whereof man is said to consist;
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the faculties placed in the soule and exercised in the body, as vnderstanding, will, affections:
the faculties placed in the soul and exercised in the body, as understanding, will, affections:
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the integritie tegritie and puritie of the faculties, whereby they are cōformable to the will of God and beare his Image.
the integrity tegritie and purity of the faculties, whereby they Are conformable to the will of God and bear his Image.
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And since the fall of Adam, man is not depriued of his substance or of the powers and faculties of his soule,
And since the fallen of Adam, man is not deprived of his substance or of the Powers and faculties of his soul,
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but onely of the third, which is the puritie, or integritie of nature.
but only of the third, which is the purity, or integrity of nature.
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And therfore the conuersion of a sinner, whereof the conclusion speaketh, is not the change of the substance of man,
And Therefore the conversion of a sinner, whereof the conclusion speaks, is not the change of the substance of man,
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or of the faculties of the soule:
or of the faculties of the soul:
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but a renewing and restoring of that puritie and holinesse which was lost by mans fall, with the abolishment of that natural corruption that is in all the powers of the soule.
but a renewing and restoring of that purity and holiness which was lost by men fallen, with the abolishment of that natural corruption that is in all the Powers of the soul.
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This is the worke of God, and of God alone, and that on this manner.
This is the work of God, and of God alone, and that on this manner.
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First of all, when it pleaseth God to worke a change in any, he doth it not first in one part,
First of all, when it Pleases God to work a change in any, he does it not First in one part,
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then afterward in another, as hee that repaires a decaied house by peecemeale: but the worke, both for the beginning, continuance, and accomplishment, is in the whole man,
then afterwards in Another, as he that repairs a decayed house by piecemeal: but the work, both for the beginning, Continuance, and accomplishment, is in the Whole man,
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and euery part at once, specially in the minde, conscience, will, and affections:
and every part At once, specially in the mind, conscience, will, and affections:
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as on the cōtrary, when Adam lost the image of God, he lost it in euery part.
as on the contrary, when Adam lost the image of God, he lost it in every part.
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Secondly, the cōuersion of a sinner is not wrought all at one instant, but in continuance of time:
Secondly, the conversion of a sinner is not wrought all At one instant, but in Continuance of time:
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& that by certaine measures and degrees.
& that by certain measures and Degrees.
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And a man is then in the first degree of his conuersion when the holy Ghost by the meanes of the word, inspires him with some spirituall motions,
And a man is then in the First degree of his conversion when the holy Ghost by the means of the word, inspires him with Some spiritual motions,
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& begins to regenerate and renew the inward powers of his soule.
& begins to regenerate and renew the inward Powers of his soul.
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And he may in this case very fitly be compared to the night in the first dawning of the day, in which though the darkenes remaine and be more in quātity then the light,
And he may in this case very fitly be compared to the night in the First dawning of the day, in which though the darkness remain and be more in quantity then the Light,
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yet the sun hath alreadie cast some beames of light into the aire, whereupon we tearme it the breaking of the day.
yet the sun hath already cast Some beams of Light into the air, whereupon we term it the breaking of the day.
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Now then, the very point which I teach, is that a man at this instant,
Now then, the very point which I teach, is that a man At this instant,
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and in this very state (God as yet hauing but laid certen beginnings of true cōuersion in his heart) is the very child of God,
and in this very state (God as yet having but laid certain beginnings of true conversion in his heart) is the very child of God,
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and that not only in the eternall purpose of God (as all the elect are) but indeed by actuall adoption:
and that not only in the Eternal purpose of God (as all the elect Are) but indeed by actual adoption:
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and this is plain by a manifest reason: There be foure speciall workes of grace in euery child of God:
and this is plain by a manifest reason: There be foure special works of grace in every child of God:
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his vnion with Christ, his adoption, iustification, and conuersion: & these foure are wrought al at one instant, so as for order of time,
his Union with christ, his adoption, justification, and conversion: & these foure Are wrought all At one instant, so as for order of time,
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neither goes before nor after other:
neither Goes before nor After other:
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and yet in regard of order of nature, vnion with Christ, Iustification, and adoption, goe before the inward conuersion of a sinner, it beeing the fruit and effect of all.
and yet in regard of order of nature, Union with christ, Justification, and adoption, go before the inward conversion of a sinner, it being the fruit and Effect of all.
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Vpon this it followeth necessarily, that a sinner in the very first act of his conuersion, is iustified, adopted,
Upon this it follows necessarily, that a sinner in the very First act of his conversion, is justified, adopted,
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and incorporated into the misticall bodie of Christ. In the Parable of the prodigall sonne, the father with ioy receiues his wicked child;
and incorporated into the mystical body of christ. In the Parable of the prodigal son, the father with joy receives his wicked child;
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but when? surely when he saw him comming a farre off, and when as yet he had made no confession or humiliation to his father,
but when? surely when he saw him coming a Far off, and when as yet he had made no Confessi or humiliation to his father,
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but onely had conceiued with himselfe a purpose to returne and to say, Father I haue sinned against heauen and against thee, &c. And Paul saith of many of the Corinthians, that he could not speake vnto them as spiritual men,
but only had conceived with himself a purpose to return and to say, Father I have sinned against heaven and against thee, etc. And Paul Says of many of the Corinthians, that he could not speak unto them as spiritual men,
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but as carnall, euē babes in Christ, 1. Cor. 3. 1. When Dauid reprooued by Nathan did but begin to repent and to say, I haue sinned, presently Nathan the Prophet of the Lord said, The Lord hath taken away thy sin, Of this thing Dauid seemes to speake in the 32. Psal. v. 5. I said [ that is, I purposed and thought with my selfe ] I will confesse against my selfe mine vnrighteousnesse, and thou forgauest mine iniquities.
but as carnal, even babes in christ, 1. Cor. 3. 1. When David reproved by Nathan did but begin to Repent and to say, I have sinned, presently Nathan the Prophet of the Lord said, The Lord hath taken away thy since, Of this thing David seems to speak in the 32. Psalm v. 5. I said [ that is, I purposed and Thought with my self ] I will confess against my self mine unrighteousness, and thou forgavest mine iniquities.
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Vpon these words Augustine saith, Marke, he doth not confesse, but promiseth to confesse, & God forgiueth him.
Upon these words Augustine Says, Mark, he does not confess, but promises to confess, & God forgives him.
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Againe, There be (saith he) three syllables, peccaui, I haue sinned: and from these three syllables the flame of a sacrifice did ascend into heauen before God.
Again, There be (Says he) three syllables, peccaui, I have sinned: and from these three syllables the flame of a sacrifice did ascend into heaven before God.
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Chrysostome saith, Say thou hast sinned: and thou hast loosed thy sinne. And Ambrose saith:
Chrysostom Says, Say thou hast sinned: and thou hast loosed thy sin. And Ambrose Says:
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If he said, I will confesse, and obtained pardon before he confessed, how much more when he had confessed, saying, I know mine iniquitie, was his sinne pardoned ▪ Gregorie on this Psal. saith, Marke how speedily pardon comes, If he said, I will confess, and obtained pardon before he confessed, how much more when he had confessed, saying, I know mine iniquity, was his sin pardoned ▪ Gregory on this Psalm Says, Mark how speedily pardon comes,
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and how great is the commendation of Gods mercie, in that pardon comes together with the desire of confession,
and how great is the commendation of God's mercy, in that pardon comes together with the desire of Confessi,
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and remission comes to the heart, before confession breake forth in speech. and remission comes to the heart, before Confessi break forth in speech.
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II. Conclusion.
II Conclusion.
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The first materiall beginnings of the conuersion of a sinner, ar the smallest measure ofrenewing grace, haue the promises of this life, and the life to come. The Exposition.
The First material beginnings of the conversion of a sinner, Are the Smallest measure ofrenewing grace, have the promises of this life, and the life to come. The Exposition.
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THe beginnings of conuersion must be distinguished. Some are beginnings of preparation, some beginnings of composition.
THe beginnings of conversion must be distinguished. some Are beginnings of preparation, Some beginnings of composition.
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Beginnings of preparation are such as bring vnder, tame, & subdue the stubbernes of mans nature:
Beginnings of preparation Are such as bring under, tame, & subdue the Stubbornness of men nature:
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without making any change at all:
without making any change At all:
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of this sort are the accusations of the conscience by the ministerie of the law, feares and terrours arising thence, compunction of heart, which is the apprehension of Gods anger against sinne.
of this sort Are the accusations of the conscience by the Ministry of the law, fears and terrors arising thence, compunction of heart, which is the apprehension of God's anger against sin.
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Nowe these and the like, I exclude in the conclusion;
Now these and the like, I exclude in the conclusion;
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for though they goe before to prepare a sinner to his conuersion following, yet are they no graces of God,
for though they go before to prepare a sinner to his conversion following, yet Are they not graces of God,
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but fruits both of the law, being the ministery of death, as also of an accusing conscience.
but fruits both of the law, being the Ministry of death, as also of an accusing conscience.
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Beginnings of composition I tearme all those inward motions and inclinations of Gods spirit, that follow after the worke of the law vpon the conscience,
Beginnings of composition I term all those inward motions and inclinations of God's Spirit, that follow After the work of the law upon the conscience,
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and rise vpon the meditation of the Gospell, that promiseth righteousnes and life euerlasting by Christ:
and rise upon the meditation of the Gospel, that promises righteousness and life everlasting by christ:
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out of which motions the conuersion of a sinner ariseth, and of which it consisteth: what these are, it shall afterward appeare. Againe, grace must be distinguished: it is two-fold; restraining grace, or renuing grace.
out of which motions the conversion of a sinner arises, and of which it Consisteth: what these Are, it shall afterwards appear. Again, grace must be distinguished: it is twofold; restraining grace, or renewing grace.
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Restraining grace, I tearme certaine common gifts, of God, seruing onely to order and frame the outward conuersation of men to the Law of God,
Restraining grace, I term certain Common Gifts, of God, serving only to order and frame the outward Conversation of men to the Law of God,
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or seruing to bereaue men of excuse in the day of iudgement. By this kind of grace, heathen men haue bin liberall, iust, sober, valiant, & mercifull.
or serving to bereave men of excuse in the day of judgement. By this kind of grace, heathen men have been liberal, just, Sobrium, valiant, & merciful.
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By it men liuing in the Church of God, haue beene inlightned, and hauing tasted of the good word of God, haue reioyced therein,
By it men living in the Church of God, have been enlightened, and having tasted of the good word of God, have rejoiced therein,
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and for a time outwardly conformed themselues therto.
and for a time outwardly conformed themselves thereto.
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Renewing grace is not common to al men, but proper to the elect, & it is a gift of Gods spirit, whereby the corruption of a sinner is not only restrained,
Renewing grace is not Common to all men, but proper to the elect, & it is a gift of God's Spirit, whereby the corruption of a sinner is not only restrained,
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but also mortified, and the decaied image of God restored in righteousnes and true holines.
but also mortified, and the decayed image of God restored in righteousness and true holiness.
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Now then the conclusiō must only be vnderstoode of the second, and not of the first:
Now then the conclusion must only be understood of the second, and not of the First:
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for though a man haue neuer so much of this restraining grace, yet vnlesse he haue the spirit of Christ to create faith in the heart,
for though a man have never so much of this restraining grace, yet unless he have the Spirit of christ to create faith in the heart,
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and to sanctifie him, he is as farre from saluation as another.
and to sanctify him, he is as Far from salvation as Another.
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Thus then the sense and meaning of the conclusion is, that the verie lest measure of sauing grace,
Thus then the sense and meaning of the conclusion is, that the very lest measure of Saving grace,
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and the verie beginning or seedes of regeneration doe declare, and after a sort giue title to men, of all the mercifull promises of God,
and the very beginning or seeds of regeneration do declare, and After a sort give title to men, of all the merciful promises of God,
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whether they concern this life or the life to come: & are therefore approoued of God, if they be in truth;
whither they concern this life or the life to come: & Are Therefore approved of God, if they be in truth;
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and accepted as greater measures of grace.
and accepted as greater measures of grace.
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That which our Sauiour Christ saith of the worke of miracles, Math. 17. 20. If ye haue faith as a graine of Musterd-seede, ye shall say vnto this mountaine, remooue hence to yonder place,
That which our Saviour christ Says of the work of Miracles, Math. 17. 20. If you have faith as a grain of Mustard seed, you shall say unto this mountain, remove hence to yonder place,
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and it shall remooue, must by the law of equall proportion be applied to sauing faith, repentance, the feare of God,and it shall remove, must by the law of equal proportion be applied to Saving faith, Repentance, the Fear of God,
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and all other graces? if they be truly wrought in the heart, though they be but as smal as one little graine of Musterd-seede, they shall be sufficiently effectuall to bring forth good workes, for which they are ordained.
and all other graces? if they be truly wrought in the heart, though they be but as small as one little grain of Mustard seed, they shall be sufficiently effectual to bring forth good works, for which they Are ordained.
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The prophet Esay 42. 3. saith, that Christ shall not quench the smoking flaxe, nor breake the bruised reede, Let the comparison be marked:
The Prophet Isaiah 42. 3. Says, that christ shall not quench the smoking flax, nor break the Bruised reed, Let the comparison be marked:
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fire in flaxe must be both little and weake in quātitie as a sparke or twain, that cannot cause a flame,
fire in flax must be both little and weak in quantity as a spark or twain, that cannot cause a flame,
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but only a smoke, specially in a matter so easie to burne.
but only a smoke, specially in a matter so easy to burn.
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Here thē is signified, that the gifts and graces of Gods spirit, that are both for measure & strength as a sparke or twaine of fire, shal not be neglected,
Here them is signified, that the Gifts and graces of God's Spirit, that Are both for measure & strength as a spark or twaine of fire, shall not be neglected,
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but rather accepted and cherished by Christ.
but rather accepted and cherished by christ.
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When our Sauiour Christ heard the young man make a confession of a practise but of outward and ciuill righteousnesse, he looked vpon him and loued him:
When our Saviour christ herd the young man make a Confessi of a practice but of outward and civil righteousness, he looked upon him and loved him:
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Mark. 10. 21. and when he heard the scribe to speake discreetely but one good speech, that to loue god with all the heart is aboue all sacrifices, he said vnto him.
Mark. 10. 21. and when he herd the scribe to speak discreetly but one good speech, that to love god with all the heart is above all Sacrifices, he said unto him.
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That he was not for from the kingdome of heauen. That he was not for from the Kingdom of heaven.
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Therefore no doubt, he will loue with a more speciall loue, and accept as the good subiects of his kingdome, those that haue receiued a further mercie of God, to be borne a new of water and the spirit.
Therefore no doubt, he will love with a more special love, and accept as the good Subjects of his Kingdom, those that have received a further mercy of God, to be born a new of water and the Spirit.
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III. Conclusion. A constant and earnest desire to be reconciled to God, to beleeue, and to repent,
III. Conclusion. A constant and earnest desire to be reconciled to God, to believe, and to Repent,
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if it be in a touched heart, is in acceptation with God, as reconciliation, faith, repentance it selfe. The Exposition.
if it be in a touched heart, is in acceptation with God, as reconciliation, faith, Repentance it self. The Exposition.
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LVst or desire is two folde, naturall, & supernaturall.
LVst or desire is two fold, natural, & supernatural.
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Naturall is that whose beginnings and obiect is in nature, that is, which ariseth of the naturall will of man,
Natural is that whose beginnings and Object is in nature, that is, which arises of the natural will of man,
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and affecteth such things as are thought to be good according to the light of nature.
and affects such things as Are Thought to be good according to the Light of nature.
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And this kind of desire hath his degrees, yet so as they are all limited within the compasse of nature.
And this kind of desire hath his Degrees, yet so as they Are all limited within the compass of nature.
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Some desire riches, honours, pleasures, some learning & knowledge, because it is the light and perfection of the minde:
some desire riches, honours, pleasures, Some learning & knowledge, Because it is the Light and perfection of the mind:
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some go further & seeke after the vertues of iustice, temperāce, liberality, &c. and thus many heathen men haue excelled.
Some go further & seek After the Virtues of Justice, temperance, liberality, etc. and thus many heathen men have excelled.
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Some againe desire true happinesse, as Balaam did, who wished to die the death of the righteous:
some again desire true happiness, as balaam did, who wished to die the death of the righteous:
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because it is the propertie of nature to seeke the preseruation of it selfe But here nature staies it selfe:
Because it is the property of nature to seek the preservation of it self But Here nature stays it self:
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for where the mind reueales not, the will affects not. Supernaturall desires, are such as both for their beginning and obiect, are aboue nature.
for where the mind reveals not, the will affects not. Supernatural Desires, Are such as both for their beginning and Object, Are above nature.
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For their beginning is from the holy Ghost;
For their beginning is from the holy Ghost;
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and the obiect or matter about which they are cōuersant, are things diuine and spirituall which concerne the kingdome of heauen:
and the Object or matter about which they Are conversant, Are things divine and spiritual which concern the Kingdom of heaven:
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and of this kinde are the desires of which I speake in this place.
and of this kind Are the Desires of which I speak in this place.
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Againe, that we may not be deceiued in our desires, but may the better discerne thē from flittering and fleeting motions, I adde three restraints.
Again, that we may not be deceived in our Desires, but may the better discern them from flittering and fleeting motions, I add three restraints.
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First of all, the desire of reconciliation, the desire to beleeue, or the desire to repent &c. must be constant and haue continuance, otherwise it may iustly be suspected.
First of all, the desire of reconciliation, the desire to believe, or the desire to Repent etc. must be constant and have Continuance, otherwise it may justly be suspected.
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Secōdly, it must be earnest & serious, though not alwaies, yet at somtimes, that we may be able to say, with Dauid, My soule desireth after thee, O Lord, as the thirsty land.
Secōdly, it must be earnest & serious, though not always, yet At sometimes, that we may be able to say, with David, My soul Desires After thee, Oh Lord, as the thirsty land.
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And, as the hart braieth after the riuers of water, so panteth my soule after thee O God, my soule thirsteth for God, euen the liuing God.And, as the heart braieth After the Rivers of water, so pants my soul After thee Oh God, my soul Thirsteth for God, even the living God.
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Thirdly, it must be in a touched heart;
Thirdly, it must be in a touched heart;
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for when a man is touched in conscience, the heart is cast downe, and (as much as it can) it withdrawes it selfe frō God.
for when a man is touched in conscience, the heart is cast down, and (as much as it can) it withdraws it self from God.
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For this cause, if then there be any spirituall motions whereby the heart is lift vp vnto God they are without doubt from the spirit of God.
For this cause, if then there be any spiritual motions whereby the heart is lift up unto God they Are without doubt from the Spirit of God.
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Thus then I auouch, that the desire of reconciliation with God in Christ, is reconciliation it selfe:
Thus then I avouch, that the desire of reconciliation with God in christ, is reconciliation it self:
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the desire to beleeue, is faith indeede: & the desire to repent, repentance it selfe. But marke how.
the desire to believe, is faith indeed: & the desire to Repent, Repentance it self. But mark how.
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A desire to be reconciled, is not reconciliation in nature, (for the desire is one thing,
A desire to be reconciled, is not reconciliation in nature, (for the desire is one thing,
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& reconciliation is another) but in Gods acceptation: for if we being touched throughly for our sins, do desire to haue them pardoned,
& reconciliation is Another) but in God's acceptation: for if we being touched thoroughly for our Sins, do desire to have them pardoned,
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and to bee at one with god, God accepts vs as reconciled.
and to be At one with god, God accepts us as reconciled.
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Againe, desire to beleeue, it is not faith in nature, but onely in Gods acceptation, God accepting the will for the deede.
Again, desire to believe, it is not faith in nature, but only in God's acceptation, God accepting the will for the deed.
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That this doctrine is the will and word of God, it appeares by these reasons.
That this Doctrine is the will and word of God, it appears by these Reasons.
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First of all, God hath annexed a promise of blessednes, & of life euerlasting, to the desire of grace.
First of all, God hath annexed a promise of blessedness, & of life everlasting, to the desire of grace.
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Mat. 5. Blessed are they which hunger and thirst after righteousnesse, for they shall bee satisfied Ioh. 7. 38. If any man thirst, let him come to mee and drinke.
Mathew 5. Blessed Are they which hunger and thirst After righteousness, for they shall be satisfied John 7. 38. If any man thirst, let him come to me and drink.
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Reuel. 2. 1. I will giue vnto him which is a thirst, of the well of the water of life freely.
Revel. 2. 1. I will give unto him which is a thirst, of the well of the water of life freely.
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Now what is this to thirst? properly it is, when wee are in a drought or drines,
Now what is this to thirst? properly it is, when we Are in a drought or dryness,
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and want drinke to refresh vs, & desire it. And therefore by all resemblance, they are saide to thirst after righteousnes, that want it, and would faine haue it:
and want drink to refresh us, & desire it. And Therefore by all resemblance, they Are said to thirst After righteousness, that want it, and would feign have it:
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And they thirst after christ that feele themselues out of Christ, and desire, yea long after the blood of Christ, that they might be refreshed with it in their consciences.
And they thirst After Christ that feel themselves out of christ, and desire, yea long After the blood of christ, that they might be refreshed with it in their Consciences.
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Here then we see, that the desire of mercy, in the want of mercy, is the obtaining of mercie:
Here then we see, that the desire of mercy, in the want of mercy, is the obtaining of mercy:
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and the desire to beleeue, in the want of faith, is faith. Marke then:
and the desire to believe, in the want of faith, is faith. Mark then:
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though as yet thou want firme and liuely grace, yet art thou not altogether voide of grace,
though as yet thou want firm and lively grace, yet art thou not altogether void of grace,
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if thou canst vnfainedly desire it, thy desire is the seede, conception, or bud of that which thou wantest.
if thou Canst unfeignedly desire it, thy desire is the seed, conception, or bud of that which thou Wantest.
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Now is the springtime of the ingrafted word or the immortall seede cast into the furrowes of thy heart:
Now is the springtime of the ingrafted word or the immortal seed cast into the furrows of thy heart:
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waite but a while, vsing the good meanes to this ende appointed, and thou shalt see the leaues, blossomes,
wait but a while, using the good means to this end appointed, and thou shalt see the leaves, blossoms,
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& fruit will shortly follow after.
& fruit will shortly follow After.
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Secōdly, the desire of any good thing is accepted of God, as the liuely inuocation of his holy name, Psal. 10. God heareth the desire of the poore.
Secōdly, the desire of any good thing is accepted of God, as the lively invocation of his holy name, Psalm 10. God hears the desire of the poor.
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Psal. 145. He will fulfill the desire of him that feareth him.
Psalm 145. He will fulfil the desire of him that fears him.
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When Moses said nothing, but onely desired in heart the helpe and protection of God at the redde sea, the Lord said vnto him,
When Moses said nothing, but only desired in heart the help and protection of God At the red sea, the Lord said unto him,
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Why criest thou vnto me? Exod. 14. 15. And when wee know not to pray as wee ought, Paul saith, that the spirit maketh request by the inward groanes of the heart, Rom. 8. 26. Hence I gather, that when a man in his weaknesse praies with sighes and groanes,
Why Christ thou unto me? Exod 14. 15. And when we know not to pray as we ought, Paul Says, that the Spirit makes request by the inward groans of the heart, Rom. 8. 26. Hence I gather, that when a man in his weakness prays with sighs and groans,
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for the gift of liuely faith, the want whereof hee findes in himselfe, his very praier on this manner made, is as truly in acceptation with God,
for the gift of lively faith, the want whereof he finds in himself, his very prayer on this manner made, is as truly in acceptation with God,
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as a praier made in liuely faith.
as a prayer made in lively faith.
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And here it is further to be considered, that Paul calls these groanes vnspeakable, and why? Of most interpreters they are thought to be vnspeakable, by reason of their greatnesse,
And Here it is further to be considered, that Paul calls these groans unspeakable, and why? Of most Interpreters they Are Thought to be unspeakable, by reason of their greatness,
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and this I will not denie:
and this I will not deny:
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it seemes neuerthelesse that they are so tearmed by reason of their weakenesse, for they are commonly small, weake,
it seems nevertheless that they Are so termed by reason of their weakness, for they Are commonly small, weak,
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and confused in the hearts of Gods children when they are distressed: and the words following seeme to import thus much:
and confused in the hearts of God's children when they Are distressed: and the words following seem to import thus much:
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for when it had beene said that Gods spirit in vs makes request with grones not to be vttered:
for when it had been said that God's Spirit in us makes request with groans not to be uttered:
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some man might happily reply and say, if we cannot discerne and vtter these grones in our selues what are we the better? Paul addes therfore, that although we know not,
Some man might happily reply and say, if we cannot discern and utter these groans in our selves what Are we the better? Paul adds Therefore, that although we know not,
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yet God a searcher of all things hidden in the heart, knowes the minde and meaning of the spirit.
yet God a searcher of all things hidden in the heart, knows the mind and meaning of the Spirit.
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And thus the wordes yet further afoard a comfortable instruction to the children of God,
And thus the words yet further afoard a comfortable instruction to the children of God,
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namely, that beeing in distresse, whether in life or death, if by grace we can but sigh or sob vnto God,
namely, that being in distress, whither in life or death, if by grace we can but sighs or sob unto God,
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though it be weake and feeble like the faint pulse in the time of death;
though it be weak and feeble like the faint pulse in the time of death;
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we, or the spirit of God in vs, doe indeede make request vnto God that shall bee heard,
we, or the Spirit of God in us, do indeed make request unto God that shall be herd,
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yea, (as the words are) wee doe more then make request: and though we do not alwaies see what Gods spirit makes vs to sigh after, yet god doeth.
yea, (as the words Are) we do more then make request: and though we do not always see what God's Spirit makes us to sighs After, yet god doth.
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To the testimonie of Scripture, I adde the testimonies of godly and learned men, not to prooue the doctrine in hand;
To the testimony of Scripture, I add the testimonies of godly and learned men, not to prove the Doctrine in hand;
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but to shew a consent, and to prooue thus much, that the thing which I auouch, is no priuate phantasie of any man Easily (saith Ambrose of God) is he reconciled, if he be instantly intreated.
but to show a consent, and to prove thus much, that the thing which I avouch, is no private fantasy of any man Easily (Says Ambrose of God) is he reconciled, if he be instantly entreated.
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Augustine saith, Let thy desire be before him, and thy father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly:
Augustine Says, Let thy desire be before him, and thy father which sees in secret shall reward thee openly:
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for thy desire is thy praier, and if thy desire be continuall, thy praier is continuall. for thy desire is thy prayer, and if thy desire be continual, thy prayer is continual.
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Hee addes further in the same place, that the desire is a continuall voice, and the cry of the heart,
He adds further in the same place, that the desire is a continual voice, and the cry of the heart,
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and the inward inuocation of God, which may be made without intermission, Againe, To desire the helpe of grace is the beginning of grace. and the inward invocation of God, which may be made without intermission, Again, To desire the help of grace is the beginning of grace.
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Againe, The whole life of a good Christian, is an holy will and desire. And that which thou desirest, thou seest not:
Again, The Whole life of a good Christian, is an holy will and desire. And that which thou Desirest, thou See not:
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but by desiring, art (as it were) inlarged and made capable, that whē it shall come which thou shalt see, thou maist bee filled. but by desiring, art (as it were) enlarged and made capable, that when it shall come which thou shalt see, thou Mayest be filled.
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Basil saith, Onely thou must will, and God will come of his owne accord. Bernard saith, what, is not desire a voice? Yea a very strong voice.
Basil Says, Only thou must will, and God will come of his own accord. Bernard Says, what, is not desire a voice? Yea a very strong voice.
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God heareth the desire of the poore: and a continuall desire, though wee speake nothing, it is a voice continued. God hears the desire of the poor: and a continual desire, though we speak nothing, it is a voice continued.
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Luther saith, Christ is then truely omnipotent, and then truly raignes in vs, when wee are so weake that wee can scarce giue any groane. Luther Says, christ is then truly omnipotent, and then truly reigns in us, when we Are so weak that we can scarce give any groan.
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For Paul saith, that one such groane is a strong crie in the cares of God, filling both heauen & earth.
For Paul Says, that one such groan is a strong cry in the Cares of God, filling both heaven & earth.
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Againe, Very fewe know, how weake and small faith and hope is, vnder the crosse, and in temptation. Again, Very few know, how weak and small faith and hope is, under the cross, and in temptation.
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For it appeares, then to bee as smoking flaxe, which a good blast of winde would praesently put out:
For it appears, then to be as smoking flax, which a good blast of wind would presently put out:
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but such as beleeue in these combates, and terrours against hope, vnder hope, that is, opposing themselues by faith in the promise of Christ, against the feeling of sinne,
but such as believe in these combats, and terrors against hope, under hope, that is, opposing themselves by faith in the promise of christ, against the feeling of sin,
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and the wrath of God, doe finde afterward that this litle sparke of faith (as it appeares to reason, which hardly perceiueth it) is peraduenture as the whole element of fire which filleth all heauen and swalloweth vp all terrours and sinnes. and the wrath of God, do find afterwards that this little spark of faith (as it appears to reason, which hardly perceives it) is Peradventure as the Whole element of fire which fills all heaven and swalloweth up all terrors and Sins.
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Againe, the more wee finde our vnworthinesse, and the lesse wee finde the promises to belong vnto vs, the more must wee desire them, beeing assured that this desire doth greatly please God, who desireth and willeth that his grace should bee earnestly desired. Again, the more we find our unworthiness, and the less we find the promises to belong unto us, the more must we desire them, being assured that this desire does greatly please God, who Desires and wills that his grace should be earnestly desired.
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This doeth faith, which iudgeth it a pretious thing, and therefore greatly hungreth and thirsteth after it, and so obtaines it.
This doth faith, which Judgeth it a precious thing, and Therefore greatly hungereth and Thirsteth After it, and so obtains it.
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For God is delighted to fill the hungrie with good things, & to send the rich emptie away. For God is delighted to fill the hungry with good things, & to send the rich empty away.
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Theodore Beza saith, If thou finde not thine heart inwardly touched, pray that it may bee touched: Theodore Beza Says, If thou find not thine heart inwardly touched, pray that it may be touched:
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for then must thou know that this desire is a pledge of the fathers will to thee, Kēnitius saith: for then must thou know that this desire is a pledge of the Father's will to thee, Kēnitius Says:
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When I haue a good desire, though it do scarcely shew it selfe in some little and slender sigh, I must be assured that the spirit of God is present: and worketh his good worke. When I have a good desire, though it do scarcely show it self in Some little and slender sighs, I must be assured that the Spirit of God is present: and works his good work.
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Vrsinus saith, Faith in the most holy men in this life is imperfect and weake. Ursinus Says, Faith in the most holy men in this life is imperfect and weak.
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Yet neuerthelesse, whosoeuer fecles in his heart an earnest desire, and a striuing against his naturall doubtings, both can and must assure himselfe that he is indued with true faith. Yet nevertheless, whosoever fecles in his heart an earnest desire, and a striving against his natural doubtings, both can and must assure himself that he is endued with true faith.
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Againe, Wicked men doe not desire the grace of the holy spirit, whereby they may resist sinne.
Again, Wicked men do not desire the grace of the holy Spirit, whereby they may resist sin.
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And therefore they are iustly depriued of it: for hee that earnestly desireth the holy Ghost hath it alreadie:
And Therefore they Are justly deprived of it: for he that earnestly Desires the holy Ghost hath it already:
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because this desire of the spirit cannot be but from the spirit: Because this desire of the Spirit cannot be but from the Spirit:
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as it is saide, Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousnesse, for they shall bee satisfied.
as it is said, Blessed Are they that hunger and thirst After righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
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Bradford saith, Thy sins are vndoubtedly pardoned, &c. for God hath giuen thee a penitent and beleeuing heart: Bradford Says, Thy Sins Are undoubtedly pardoned, etc. for God hath given thee a penitent and believing heart:
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that is, an heart which desireth to repent and beleeue:
that is, an heart which Desires to Repent and believe:
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for such an one is taken of him (he accepting the will for thee deede) for a penitent and beleeuing heart indeede. for such an one is taken of him (he accepting the will for thee deed) for a penitent and believing heart indeed.
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Taffine saith, Our faith may be so small and weake as it doth not yet bring forth fruits, that may bee liuely felt of vs, Taffine Says, Our faith may be so small and weak as it does not yet bring forth fruits, that may be lively felt of us,
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but if they which feele themselues in such estate, desire to haue these feelings [ namely, of Gods fauour and loue ] if they aske them at Gods hands by praier:
but if they which feel themselves in such estate, desire to have these feelings [ namely, of God's favour and love ] if they ask them At God's hands by prayer:
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this desire and praier are testimonies that the spirit of God is in them, and that they haue faith alreadie:
this desire and prayer Are testimonies that the Spirit of God is in them, and that they have faith already:
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for, is such a desire, a fruit of the flesh, or of the spirit? it is of the holy spirit, who bringeth it forth onely in such as hee dwells in, &c. Then these holy desires and praiers being the motions of the holy Ghost in vs, are testimonies of our faith,
for, is such a desire, a fruit of the Flesh, or of the Spirit? it is of the holy Spirit, who brings it forth only in such as he dwells in, etc. Then these holy Desires and Prayers being the motions of the holy Ghost in us, Are testimonies of our faith,
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although they seeme to vs small and weake.
although they seem to us small and weak.
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As the woman that feeleth the moouing of a childe in her body, though very weake, assureth her selfe that shee hath conceiued,
As the woman that feeleth the moving of a child in her body, though very weak, assureth her self that she hath conceived,
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and that shee goeth with a liue child, so if wee haue these motions, these holy affections,
and that she Goes with a live child, so if we have these motions, these holy affections,
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and desires beforementioned, let vs not doubt but that wee haue the holy Ghost (who is the author of them) dwelling in vs,
and Desires beforementioned, let us not doubt but that we have the holy Ghost (who is the author of them) Dwelling in us,
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and consequently that we haue also faith. and consequently that we have also faith.
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Again he saith, 1. If thou hast begun to hate and she sinne, 2. If thou feelest that thou art displeased at thine infirmities,
Again he Says, 1. If thou hast begun to hate and she sin, 2. If thou Feel that thou art displeased At thine infirmities,
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and corruptions: 3. If hauing offended God thou feelest a griefe, and a sorrow for it: 4. If thou desire to abstaine: 5. If thou auoidest the occasion: 6. If thou trauailest to doe thy endeauour: 7. If thou praiest to God to giue thee grace:
and corruptions: 3. If having offended God thou Feel a grief, and a sorrow for it: 4. If thou desire to abstain: 5. If thou avoidest the occasion: 6. If thou travailest to do thy endeavour: 7. If thou Prayest to God to give thee grace:
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all these holy affections, proceeding from none other then from the spirit of God, ought to be so many pledges,
all these holy affections, proceeding from none other then from the Spirit of God, ought to be so many pledges,
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and testimonies that he is in thee. and testimonies that he is in thee.
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(n) Masterknockes saith, Albeit your paines sometimes be so horrible that you finde no release nor comfort,
(n) Masterknockes Says, Albeit your pains sometime be so horrible that you find no release nor Comfort,
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neither in spirit nor bodie, yet if they heart can onely sob vnto God, despaire not, you shall obtaine your hearts desire.
neither in Spirit nor body, yet if they heart can only sob unto God, despair not, you shall obtain your hearts desire.
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And destitute you are not of faith:
And destitute you Are not of faith:
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for at such a time as the flesh, naturall reason, the law of God, the present torment, the diuell at one doe crie, God is angrie,
for At such a time as the Flesh, natural reason, the law of God, the present torment, the Devil At one doe cry, God is angry,
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and therefore there is neither helpe nor remedie to be hoped for at his hāds:
and Therefore there is neither help nor remedy to be hoped for At his hands:
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at such time, Isay, to sob vnto God, is the demonstration of the secret seede of God, which is hidden in Gods elect children:
At such time, Saiah, to sob unto God, is the demonstration of the secret seed of God, which is hidden in God's elect children:
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and that onely sob is vnto God a more acceptable sacrifice, then without this crosse, to giue our bodies to be burnt euen for the truthes sake. and that only sob is unto God a more acceptable sacrifice, then without this cross, to give our bodies to be burned even for the truths sake.
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More testimonies might be alleadged, but these shall suffice.
More testimonies might be alleged, but these shall suffice.
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Against this point of dotrine it may be alleadged, that if desire to beleeue in our weakenesse be faith indeede;
Against this point of Doctrine it may be alleged, that if desire to believe in our weakness be faith indeed;
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then some are iustified and may be saued wanting a liuely apprehension and full perswasion of Gods mercie in Christ.
then Some Are justified and may be saved wanting a lively apprehension and full persuasion of God's mercy in christ.
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Ans. Iustifying faith in regard of his nature is alwaies one and the same, and the essentiall propertie thereof, is, to apprehend Christ with his benefites,Ans. Justifying faith in regard of his nature is always one and the same, and the essential property thereof, is, to apprehend christ with his benefits,
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and to assure the very cōscience thereof.
and to assure the very conscience thereof.
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And therefore without some apprehension and assurance, there can bee no iustification or Saluation in them that for age are able to beleeue.
And Therefore without Some apprehension and assurance, there can be no justification or Salvation in them that for age Are able to believe.
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Yet there bee certaine degrees and measures of true faith.
Yet there be certain Degrees and measures of true faith.
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There is a strong faith, which causeth a full apprehension and perswasion of Gods mercie in Christ.
There is a strong faith, which Causes a full apprehension and persuasion of God's mercy in christ.
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This measure of faith the Lord vouchsafed Abraham, Dauid, Paul, the Prophets, Apostles, and Martyrs of God.
This measure of faith the Lord vouchsafed Abraham, David, Paul, the prophets, Apostles, and Martyrs of God.
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It were a blessed thing if all beleeuers might attaine to this height of liuely faith, to say with Paul, I am perswaded, that neither life,
It were a blessed thing if all believers might attain to this height of lively faith, to say with Paul, I am persuaded, that neither life,
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nor death, nor any thing else, shal bee able to separate vs from the loue of God in Christ: but all cannot;
nor death, nor any thing Else, shall be able to separate us from the love of God in christ: but all cannot;
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therfore there is another degree of faith lower then the former, and yet true faith, called a litle or weake faith,
Therefore there is Another degree of faith lower then the former, and yet true faith, called a little or weak faith,
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and it also hath a power to apprehend and applie the promise of saluation, but as yet by reason of weaknes, it is infolded (as it were) and wrapt vp in the heart,
and it also hath a power to apprehend and apply the promise of salvation, but as yet by reason of weakness, it is enfolded (as it were) and wrapped up in the heart,
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as the leafe and blossome in the bud.
as the leaf and blossom in the bud.
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For such persons as haue this weake faith, can say indeede, that they beleeue their sinnes to be pardonable,
For such Persons as have this weak faith, can say indeed, that they believe their Sins to be pardonable,
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and that seriously in their hearts they desire to haue them pardoned: but as yet they can not say, that they are without all doubt pordoned.
and that seriously in their hearts they desire to have them pardoned: but as yet they can not say, that they Are without all doubt pordoned.
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And yet the mercie of God is not wāting vnto them.
And yet the mercy of God is not wanting unto them.
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For in that they doe, and can desire, and indeauour to apprehēd, they doe indeed apprehend;
For in that they do, and can desire, and endeavour to apprehend, they do indeed apprehend;
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God accepting the desire to doe the thing, for the thing done, This which I say will the better appeare,
God accepting the desire to do the thing, for the thing done, This which I say will the better appear,
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if the groundes thereof be considered.
if the grounds thereof be considered.
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Faith doth not iustifie in respect of it selfe, because it is an action or vertue:
Faith does not justify in respect of it self, Because it is an actium or virtue:
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or because it is strong, liuely, and perfect:
or Because it is strong, lively, and perfect:
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but in respect of the obiect thereof, namely Christ crucified, whom faith apprehendeth as he is set forth vnto vs in the word and Sacraments.
but in respect of the Object thereof, namely christ Crucified, whom faith apprehendeth as he is Set forth unto us in the word and Sacraments.
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It is Christ that is the author, and matter of our iustice, and it is he that applieth the same vnto vs:
It is christ that is the author, and matter of our Justice, and it is he that Applieth the same unto us:
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as for faith in vs, it is but an Instrument to apprehend & receiue that which Christ for his part offereth and giueth.
as for faith in us, it is but an Instrument to apprehend & receive that which christ for his part Offereth and gives.
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Therefore, if faith erre not in his proper obiect, but follow the promise of God,
Therefore, if faith err not in his proper Object, but follow the promise of God,
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though it doe but weakely apprehend, or at the least, cause a man onely to Endeauour and Desire to apprehend, it is true faith, and iustifieth.
though it do but weakly apprehend, or At the least, cause a man only to Endeavour and Desire to apprehend, it is true faith, and Justifieth.
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Though our apprehension be necessarie, yet our saluation stands rather in this, that God apprehends vs for his owne,
Though our apprehension be necessary, yet our salvation Stands rather in this, that God apprehends us for his own,
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then that we apprehend him for ours.
then that we apprehend him for ours.
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Phi. 3. v. 12. And rather in this, that we are knowne of him, then that we know him.Phi. 3. v. 12. And rather in this, that we Are known of him, then that we know him.
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Gal. 4. 9. Out of this conclusion springs an other not to be omitted, that God accepts the endeauour of the whole man to obey, for perfect obedience it selfe.Gal. 4. 9. Out of this conclusion springs an other not to be omitted, that God accepts the endeavour of the Whole man to obey, for perfect Obedience it self.
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THat is, if men endeauour to please God in all things, God will not iudge their doings by the rigour of his law:
THat is, if men endeavour to please God in all things, God will not judge their doings by the rigour of his law:
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but will accept their litle and weake endeauour, to do that which they can do by his grace,
but will accept their little and weak endeavour, to do that which they can do by his grace,
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as if they had perfectly fulfilled the lawe. But heere remember I put this caueat; that this indeeuour must bee in and by the whole man;
as if they had perfectly fulfilled the law. But Here Remember I put this caveat; that this indeeuour must be in and by the Whole man;
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the very minde, conscience, will, and affections doing that which they can in their kindes:
the very mind, conscience, will, and affections doing that which they can in their Kinds:
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and thus the endeauour to obey which is a fruit of the spirit, shall bee distinguished from ciuil righteousnesse, which may bee in heathen men,
and thus the endeavour to obey which is a fruit of the Spirit, shall be distinguished from civil righteousness, which may be in heathen men,
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and is onely in the outward, and not in the inward man.
and is only in the outward, and not in the inward man.
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The trueth of this conclusion appeares by that which the Prophet Malachi saith, that God will spare thē that feare him,
The truth of this conclusion appears by that which the Prophet Malachi Says, that God will spare them that Fear him,
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as a father spares his childe:
as a father spares his child:
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who accepts the thing done, as well done, if the child shew his good will to please his father,
who accepts the thing done, as well done, if the child show his good will to please his father,
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and to doe what he can.
and to do what he can.
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IV. Conclusion. To see and feele in our selues the want of any grace pertaining to saluation,
IV. Conclusion. To see and feel in our selves the want of any grace pertaining to salvation,
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and to be grieued therefore, is the grace it selfe. The Exposition.
and to be grieved Therefore, is the grace it self. The Exposition.
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VNderstand this conclusion as the former, namely that griefe of the hart for the want of any grace necessarie to saluation, is as much with god as the grace it selfe.
Understand this conclusion as the former, namely that grief of the heart for the want of any grace necessary to salvation, is as much with god as the grace it self.
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Whē beeing in distresse, we cannot pray as we ought God accepts the very groanes, sobs,
When being in distress, we cannot pray as we ought God accepts the very groans, sobs,
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and sighes of the perplexed heart, as the praier it selfe.
and sighs of the perplexed heart, as the prayer it self.
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Rom. 8. 26. When we are grieued, because we cannot be grieued for our sinnes, it is a degree & measure of godly sorrow before God. Augustine saith well:
Rom. 8. 26. When we Are grieved, Because we cannot be grieved for our Sins, it is a degree & measure of godly sorrow before God. Augustine Says well:
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Sometimes our praier is lukewarme, or rather cold and almost no praier: Sometime our prayer is lukewarm, or rather could and almost no prayer:
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nay sometime it is altogether no praier at all, and yet we cannot with griefe perceiue this in our selues:
nay sometime it is altogether no prayer At all, and yet we cannot with grief perceive this in our selves:
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for if we can but grieue because we cannot pray, we now pray indeede. Hierom saith, Then we are iust when we doe acknowledge our selues to be sinners: for if we can but grieve Because we cannot pray, we now pray indeed. Hieronymus Says, Then we Are just when we do acknowledge our selves to be Sinners:
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Againe, this is the true wisedome of man, to know himselfe to be imperfect:
Again, this is the true Wisdom of man, to know himself to be imperfect:
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And (that I may so speake) the perfection of all iust men in the flesh is imperfect: And (that I may so speak) the perfection of all just men in the Flesh is imperfect:
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Augustine again saith That the vertue which is nowe in a iust man is thus farre forth perfect, that vnto the perfection thereof, there belongs a true acknowledgement and an humble confession of the imperfection thereof.
Augustine again Says That the virtue which is now in a just man is thus Far forth perfect, that unto the perfection thereof, there belongs a true acknowledgement and an humble Confessi of the imperfection thereof.
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A broken and contrite heart after an offence, is as much with God, as if there had bin no offence at al. And therefore so soone as Dauid after his grieuous fall, in heauinesse of heart confessed his sinne, saying in effect but thus much:
A broken and contrite heart After an offence, is as much with God, as if there had been no offence At all And Therefore so soon as David After his grievous fallen, in heaviness of heart confessed his sin, saying in Effect but thus much:
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I haue sinned, the Prophet in the name of the Lord pronounceth the pardon of his sinne in heauen, and that presently.I have sinned, the Prophet in the name of the Lord pronounceth the pardon of his sin in heaven, and that presently.
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V. Conclusion.
V. Conclusion.
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He that hath begunne to subiect himselfe to Christ and his word, though as yet hee bee ignorant in most points of religion,
He that hath begun to Subject himself to christ and his word, though as yet he be ignorant in most points of Religion,
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yet if he haue a care to increase in knowledge, and to practise that which he knoweth, he is accepted of God as a true beleeuer. The Exposition.
yet if he have a care to increase in knowledge, and to practise that which he Knoweth, he is accepted of God as a true believer. The Exposition.
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SVndry persons by the Euangelists are said to beleeue, which had onely seene the miracles of Christ,
Sundry Persons by the Evangelists Are said to believe, which had only seen the Miracles of christ,
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and as yet had made no further proceedings, but to acknowledge Christ to be the Messias;
and as yet had made no further proceedings, but to acknowledge christ to be the Messias;
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and to submit themselues to him & his doctrine, which afterward should be taught.
and to submit themselves to him & his Doctrine, which afterwards should be taught.
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On this maner the woman of Samaria belieued, and many of the Samaritans vpon her report:
On this manner the woman of Samaria believed, and many of the Samaritans upon her report:
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and a certaine ruler, by reason of a miracle wrought vpon his sonne, is said to beleeue, and all his houshold.
and a certain ruler, by reason of a miracle wrought upon his son, is said to believe, and all his household.
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Ioh. 4. 42. 52. When our Sauiour Christ commended the faith of the Apostles, terming it a rocke, against which the gates of hell should not preuaile, it was not the plentifull knowledge of the doctrine of saluation:John 4. 42. 52. When our Saviour christ commended the faith of the Apostles, terming it a rock, against which the gates of hell should not prevail, it was not the plentiful knowledge of the Doctrine of salvation:
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for they were ignorant of many articles of faith, as namely of the death, resurrection, ascention, and kingdome of Christ:
for they were ignorant of many Articles of faith, as namely of the death, resurrection, Ascension, and Kingdom of christ:
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but because they beleeued him to be the sonne of God, & the sauiour of mankinde,
but Because they believed him to be the son of God, & the Saviour of mankind,
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and they had withall resolued themselues to cleaue vnto him, and the blessed doctrine of saluation which hee taught,
and they had withal resolved themselves to cleave unto him, and the blessed Doctrine of salvation which he taught,
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though as yet they were ignorant in many points. The holy Ghost commendeth the faith of Rahab when shee receiued the spies.
though as yet they were ignorant in many points. The holy Ghost commends the faith of Rahab when she received the spies.
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Now this her faith was indeed but a seed and beginning of liuely faith:
Now this her faith was indeed but a seed and beginning of lively faith:
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for then shee had onely heard of the miracles done in Egypt, and of the deliuerance of the Israelites,
for then she had only herd of the Miracles done in Egypt, and of the deliverance of the Israelites,
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and was thereupon smitten with feare, and had conceiued a resolution with her selfe, to ioyne her selfe to the Israelites,
and was thereupon smitten with Fear, and had conceived a resolution with her self, to join her self to the Israelites,
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and to worship the true God. Now these and the like, are tearmed beleeuers, upon iust cause:
and to worship the true God. Now these and the like, Are termed believers, upon just cause:
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for though they bee ignorant as yet, yet their ignorance shall bee no continuing or lasting ignorance:
for though they be ignorant as yet, yet their ignorance shall be no Continuing or lasting ignorance:
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and they haue excellent seedes of grace, namely a purpose of hart to cleaue to Christ,
and they have excellent seeds of grace, namely a purpose of heart to cleave to christ,
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and a care to profit in the doctrine of saluation, whereof they haue some litle knowledge.
and a care to profit in the Doctrine of salvation, whereof they have Some little knowledge.
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VI. Conclusion. The foresaid beginnings of grace are counterfeit, vnlesse they encrease. The Exposition.
VI. Conclusion. The foresaid beginnings of grace Are counterfeit, unless they increase. The Exposition.
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THe wickednesse of mans nature, and the depth of hypocrisie is such, that a man may & can easily transforme himselfe into the counterfeit and resemblance of any grace of God.
THe wickedness of men nature, and the depth of hypocrisy is such, that a man may & can Easily transform himself into the counterfeit and resemblance of any grace of God.
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Therefore I put downe in this last conclusion a certaine note, whereby the gifts of God may be discerned,
Therefore I put down in this last conclusion a certain note, whereby the Gifts of God may be discerned,
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namely, that they grow vp and increase as the graine of Musterd-seede to a great tree, and beare fruit answerably.
namely, that they grow up and increase as the grain of Mustard seed to a great tree, and bear fruit answerably.
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The grace in the heart is like the graine of Musterd-seede in two things. First it is small to see to at the beginning:
The grace in the heart is like the grain of Mustard seed in two things. First it is small to see to At the beginning:
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secondly, after it is cast into the ground of the heart, it increaseth speedily, and spreads it selfe.
secondly, After it is cast into the ground of the heart, it increases speedily, and spreads it self.
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Therefore, if a man at the first haue but some litle feeling of his wants, some weake and faint desire, some small obedience, he must not let this sparke of grace goe out,
Therefore, if a man At the First have but Some little feeling of his Wants, Some weak and faint desire, Some small Obedience, he must not let this spark of grace go out,
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but these motions of the spirit must be increased by the vse of the word, Sacraments, and praier:
but these motions of the Spirit must be increased by the use of the word, Sacraments, and prayer:
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and they must daily bee stirred vp by meditating, endeauouring, striuing, asking, seeking, knocking. The master deliuering his talents to his seruants, saith vnto them:
and they must daily be stirred up by meditating, endeavouring, striving, asking, seeking, knocking. The master delivering his Talents to his Servants, Says unto them:
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Occupie till I come, aud not hide in the earth, Matth. 25. 26, Paul vseth an excellent speech to Timothie: I exhort thee to stirre vp the gift of God which is in thee,
Occupie till I come, and not hide in the earth, Matthew 25. 26, Paul uses an excellent speech to Timothy: I exhort thee to stir up the gift of God which is in thee,
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namely, as fire is stirred vp by often blowing, and putting to of wood. 2. Tim. 1. 6. As for such motions of the heart that last for a weeke,
namely, as fire is stirred up by often blowing, and putting to of wood. 2. Tim. 1. 6. As for such motions of the heart that last for a Week,
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or a moneth, and after vanish away, they are not to bee regarded:
or a Monn, and After vanish away, they Are not to be regarded:
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& the Lord by the Prophet Ose complaineth of them, saying, O Ephraim, thy righteousnes is like the morning dewe, chap. 6.
& the Lord by the Prophet Ose Complaineth of them, saying, Oh Ephraim, thy righteousness is like the morning dew, chap. 6.
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Therefore considering, grace vnlesse it be confirmed and exercised, is indeede no grace;
Therefore considering, grace unless it be confirmed and exercised, is indeed no grace;
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I will heere adde certaine rules of direction, that wee may the more easily put in practise the spirituall exercises of inuocation, faith, and repentance:
I will Here add certain rules of direction, that we may the more Easily put in practise the spiritual exercises of invocation, faith, and Repentance:
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and thereby also quicken and reuiue the seeds and beginnings of grace.
and thereby also quicken and revive the seeds and beginnings of grace.
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1. In what place soeuer thou art, whether alone or abroad, by day or by night,
1. In what place soever thou art, whither alone or abroad, by day or by night,
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and whatsoeuer thou art doing, set thy selfe in the presēce of God:
and whatsoever thou art doing, Set thy self in the presence of God:
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let this perswasion alwaies take place in thy hart that thou are before the liuīg God:
let this persuasion always take place in thy heart that thou Are before the living God:
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and do thy endeauour, that this perswasion may smite thy heart with awe and reuerence, and make thee afraid to sin.
and do thy endeavour, that this persuasion may smite thy heart with awe and Reverence, and make thee afraid to since.
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This councell the Lord gaue Abraham. Gen. 17. 1. Walke before me and be vpright.
This council the Lord gave Abraham. Gen. 17. 1. Walk before me and be upright.
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This thing also was practised by Enoch, who for this cause is said to walke with God.
This thing also was practised by Enoch, who for this cause is said to walk with God.
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2. Esteeme of euery present day as of the day of thy death: and therefore liue as though thou were dying;
2. Esteem of every present day as of the day of thy death: and Therefore live as though thou were dying;
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and doe those good duties euery day, that thou wouldest doe if thou were dying. This is Christian watchfulnesse; and remember it.
and do those good duties every day, that thou Wouldst do if thou were dying. This is Christian watchfulness; and Remember it.
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3. Make catalogues and bills of thine owne sinnes, specially of those sinnes that haue most dishonoured God, and wounded thine owne conscience:
3. Make catalogues and bills of thine own Sins, specially of those Sins that have most dishonoured God, and wounded thine own conscience:
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set them before thee oftē, specially then, whē thou hast any particular occasion of renewing thy repentance, that thy heart by this dolefull sight may bee further humbled.
Set them before thee often, specially then, when thou hast any particular occasion of renewing thy Repentance, that thy heart by this doleful sighed may be further humbled.
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This was Dauids practise when hee considered his waies, and turned his feet to Gods commandements, Psal. 119. 57. And when he confessed the sinnes of his youth.
This was David practice when he considered his ways, and turned his feet to God's Commandments, Psalm 119. 57. And when he confessed the Sins of his youth.
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Psal. 25, This was Iobs practise, when he said he was not able to answer one of a thousand of his sinnes vnto God. Iob. 9. 1. 4. When thou first openest thine eyes in a morning, pray to God, and giue him thankes heartily:
Psalm 25, This was Jobs practise, when he said he was not able to answer one of a thousand of his Sins unto God. Job 9. 1. 4. When thou First openest thine eyes in a morning, pray to God, and give him thanks heartily:
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God then shall haue his honour, and thy heart shall be the better for it the whole day following.
God then shall have his honour, and thy heart shall be the better for it the Whole day following.
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For we see in experience, that vessels keepe long the taste of that liquor wherwith they are first seasoned.
For we see in experience, that vessels keep long the taste of that liquour wherewith they Are First seasoned.
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And when thou liest downe, let that be the last also: for thou knowest not, whether fallen a sleepe, thou shalt euer rise againe aliue.
And when thou liest down, let that be the last also: for thou Knowest not, whither fallen a sleep, thou shalt ever rise again alive.
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Good therefore it is, that thou shouldest giue vp thy selfe into the hands of God, whilst thou art waking.
Good Therefore it is, that thou Shouldst give up thy self into the hands of God, while thou art waking.
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5. Labour to see and feele thy spirituall pouerty, that is, to see the want of grace in thy selfe, specially those inward corruptions, of vnbeliefe, pride, selfe-loue, &c. Labour to be displeased with thy self:
5. Labour to see and feel thy spiritual poverty, that is, to see the want of grace in thy self, specially those inward corruptions, of unbelief, pride, Self-love, etc. Labour to be displeased with thy self:
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and labour to feele, that by reason of them, thou standest in neede of euery drop of the blood of Christ to heale and clense thee from those wants:
and labour to feel, that by reason of them, thou Standest in need of every drop of the blood of christ to heal and cleanse thee from those Wants:
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and let this practise take such place with thee, that if thou be demaunded, what in thine estimation is the vilest of the creatures vpon earth? thine heart and conscience may answer with a loud voice, I, euen I, by reason of mine owne sinnes:
and let this practice take such place with thee, that if thou be demanded, what in thine estimation is the Vilest of the creatures upon earth? thine heart and conscience may answer with a loud voice, I, even I, by reason of mine own Sins:
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and againe, if thou be demaunded, what is the best thing in the world for thee? thy heart and conscience may answer againe with a strong and loud crie, One drop of the blood of Christ to wash away my sinnes.
and again, if thou be demanded, what is the best thing in the world for thee? thy heart and conscience may answer again with a strong and loud cry, One drop of the blood of christ to wash away my Sins.
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6. Shew thy selfe to bee a member of Christ, and a seruant of God, not only in the generall calling of a Christian,
6. Show thy self to be a member of christ, and a servant of God, not only in the general calling of a Christian,
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but also in the particular calling in which thou art placed.
but also in the particular calling in which thou art placed.
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It is nothing for a magistrate to be a Christiā man, but he must also be a Christian magistrate:
It is nothing for a magistrate to be a Christian man, but he must also be a Christian magistrate:
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it is not inough for a master of a family to be a Christiā man,
it is not enough for a master of a family to be a Christian man,
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or a Christiā in the Church, but the must also be a Christiā in the family & in the trade which he followeth daily.
or a Christian in the Church, but the must also be a Christian in the family & in the trade which he follows daily.
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Not euery one that is a common hearer of the word, and a frequenter of the Lords table, is therefore a good Christian,
Not every one that is a Common hearer of the word, and a frequenter of the lords table, is Therefore a good Christian,
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vnlesse his conuersation in his priuate house, and in his priuate affaires, & dealings be sutable:
unless his Conversation in his private house, and in his private affairs, & dealings be suitable:
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There, is a man to be seene what he is.
There, is a man to be seen what he is.
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7. Search the scriptures, to see what is sinne, and what is not sinne in euery action:
7. Search the Scriptures, to see what is sin, and what is not sin in every actium:
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this done, carry in thy heart a constant and resolute purpose, not to sin in any thing:
this done, carry in thy heart a constant and resolute purpose, not to sin in any thing:
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for faith and the purpose of sinning can neuer stand together. 8. Let thine endeauour be sutable to thy purpose:
for faith and the purpose of sinning can never stand together. 8. Let thine endeavour be suitable to thy purpose:
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and therefore doe nothing at any time against thy conscience, ritely enformed by the word:
and Therefore do nothing At any time against thy conscience, ritely informed by the word:
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exercise thy selfe to eschew euery sinne, and to obey God in euery one of his commandements, that pertaine either to the generall calling of a Christian, or thy particular calling.
exercise thy self to eschew every sin, and to obey God in every one of his Commandments, that pertain either to the general calling of a Christian, or thy particular calling.
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Thus did good Iosias, who turned vnto God with all his heart, according to all the lawe of Moses. 1. King. 25. 25. and thus did Zacharie and Elizabeth, that walked in all the commandements of God without reproofe, Luk. 1. 6.
Thus did good Iosias, who turned unto God with all his heart, according to all the law of Moses. 1. King. 25. 25. and thus did Zacharias and Elizabeth, that walked in all the Commandments of God without reproof, Luk. 1. 6.
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9. If at any time against thy purpose and resolution, thou bee ouertaken with any sinne little or great, lie not in it,
9. If At any time against thy purpose and resolution, thou be overtaken with any sin little or great, lie not in it,
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but speedily recouer thy selfe by repentance:
but speedily recover thy self by Repentance:
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humble thy selfe, confessing thine offence, and by praier intreat the Lord to pardon the same,
humble thy self, confessing thine offence, and by prayer entreat the Lord to pardon the same,
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and that earnestly, till such time as thou findest thy conscience truly pacified, and thy care to eschew the same sinne increased.
and that earnestly, till such time as thou Findest thy conscience truly pacified, and thy care to eschew the same sin increased.
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10. Consider often of the right and proper ende of thy life in this world, which is not to seeke profit, honour, pleasure,
10. Consider often of the right and proper end of thy life in this world, which is not to seek profit, honour, pleasure,
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but that in seruing of men, wee might serue God in our callings.
but that in serving of men, we might serve God in our callings.
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God could, if it so pleased him, preserue man without the ministry of man, but his pleasure is to fulfil his worke and will in the preseruation of our bodies,
God could, if it so pleased him, preserve man without the Ministry of man, but his pleasure is to fulfil his work and will in the preservation of our bodies,
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and saluation of our soules, by the imploiment of men in his seruice, euery one according to his vocation.
and salvation of our Souls, by the employment of men in his service, every one according to his vocation.
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Neither is there so much as a bond slaue, but he must in and by his faithful seruice to his master, serue the Lord.
Neither is there so much as a bound slave, but he must in and by his faithful service to his master, serve the Lord.
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Men therefore doe commonly profane their labours and liues, by aiming at a wrong ende,
Men Therefore do commonly profane their labours and lives, by aiming At a wrong end,
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when all their care consisteth onely in getting sufficient maintenance for them and theirs, for the obtaining of credit, riches, & carnall cōmodities.
when all their care Consisteth only in getting sufficient maintenance for them and theirs, for the obtaining of credit, riches, & carnal commodities.
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For thus men serue themselves, & not God, or men: much lesse doe they serue God in seruing of men.
For thus men serve themselves, & not God, or men: much less doe they serve God in serving of men.
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11. Giue all diligence to make thy election sure, and to gather manifold tokens thereof.
11. Give all diligence to make thy election sure, and to gather manifold tokens thereof.
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For this cause obserue the worke of Gods prouidence, loue, and mercy, both in thee and vpon thee, from time to time:
For this cause observe the work of God's providence, love, and mercy, both in thee and upon thee, from time to time:
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for the serious consideration of them, and the laying of them together when they are many and seuerall, minister much direction, assurance of Gods fauour, and comfort.
for the serious consideration of them, and the laying of them together when they Are many and several, minister much direction, assurance of God's favour, and Comfort.
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This was the practise of Dauid, 1. Sam. 17 14. Psal. 23. all.
This was the practice of David, 1. Sam. 17 14. Psalm 23. all.
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12. Thinke euermore thy present estate whatsoeuer it bee, to bee the best estate for thee:
12. Think evermore thy present estate whatsoever it be, to be the best estate for thee:
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because whatsoeuer befalls thee, though it bee sicknes, or any other affliction, or death, befals thee of the good prouidence of God.
Because whatsoever befalls thee, though it be sickness, or any other affliction, or death, befalls thee of the good providence of God.
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That this may the better bee done, labour to see and acknowledge a prouidence of God,
That this may the better be done, labour to see and acknowledge a providence of God,
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as wel in pouertie as in abundance, as well in disgrace as good report, as well in sickenes,
as well in poverty as in abundance, as well in disgrace as good report, as well in sickness,
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as in health, as well in life as in death.
as in health, as well in life as in death.
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13. Pray continually, I meane not by solemne & set praier, but by secret and inward eiaculatiōs of the heart, that is, by a continuall eleuation of minde vnto Christ, sitting at the right hand of God the Father,
13. prey continually, I mean not by solemn & Set prayer, but by secret and inward ejaculations of the heart, that is, by a continual elevation of mind unto christ, sitting At the right hand of God the Father,
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and that either by prayer or giuing of thankes so often as any occaon shall be offered.
and that either by prayer or giving of thanks so often as any occaon shall be offered.
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14. Thinke often of the worst and most grieuous things that may befall thee, either in this life or death for the name of Christ:
14. Think often of the worst and most grievous things that may befall thee, either in this life or death for the name of christ:
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make a reckoning of them, and prepare thy selfe to beare them: that when they come, they may not seeme strange, but be borne the more easily.
make a reckoning of them, and prepare thy self to bear them: that when they come, they may not seem strange, but be born the more Easily.
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15. Make conscience of idle, vaine, vnhonest and vngodly thoughts: for these are the seedes and beginnings of actuall sin in word & in deed.
15. Make conscience of idle, vain, unhonest and ungodly thoughts: for these Are the seeds and beginnings of actual since in word & in deed.
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This want of care in ordering and composing of our thoughts, is often punished with a fearefull temptation in the very thought, called of Diuines, Tentatio blasphemiarum, a tentation of blasphemies.
This want of care in ordering and composing of our thoughts, is often punished with a fearful temptation in the very Thought, called of Divines, Tentatio blasphemiarum, a tentation of Blasphemies.
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16. When any good motion or affection riseth in the heart, suffer it not passe away,
16. When any good motion or affection Riseth in the heart, suffer it not pass away,
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but feede it by reading, meditating. praying.
but feed it by reading, meditating. praying.
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17. Whatsoeuer good thing thou goest about, whether it be in word or deed, do it not in a conceit of thy selfe,
17. Whatsoever good thing thou goest about, whither it be in word or deed, do it not in a conceit of thy self,
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or in the pride of thy heart, but in humility, ascribing the power whereby thou doest thy worke,
or in the pride of thy heart, but in humility, ascribing the power whereby thou dost thy work,
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and the praise thereof to God, otherwise thou shalt finde by experience, God will curse thy best doings. 18. Despise not ciuill honestie:
and the praise thereof to God, otherwise thou shalt find by experience, God will curse thy best doings. 18. Despise not civil honesty:
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good conscience and good maners must goe togither: therefore remember to make conscience of lying, and of customable swearing in common talke:
good conscience and good manners must go together: Therefore Remember to make conscience of lying, and of customable swearing in Common talk:
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contend not either in deede or word with any man, be curteous and gentle to all, good and badde:
contend not either in deed or word with any man, be courteous and gentle to all, good and bad:
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beare with mens wants and frailties, as hastinesse, frowardnesse, selfeliking, curiousnesse, &c. passing by them as being not perceiued:
bear with men's Wants and frailties, as hastiness, frowardness, selfeliking, curiousness, etc. passing by them as being not perceived:
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returne not euill for euill, but rather good for euill: vse meate, drinke, and apparell in that manner and measure, that they may further godlinesse;
return not evil for evil, but rather good for evil: use meat, drink, and apparel in that manner and measure, that they may further godliness;
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and may be as it were signes in which thou maiest expresse the hidden grace of thy heart:
and may be as it were Signs in which thou Mayest express the hidden grace of thy heart:
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Striue not to goe beyond any, vnlesse it be in good things: goe before thine equals in giuing of honour, rather then in taking of it:
Strive not to go beyond any, unless it be in good things: go before thine equals in giving of honour, rather then in taking of it:
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make conscience of thy word, and let it bee as a bond: professe no more outwardly thē thou hast inwardly in heart:
make conscience of thy word, and let it be as a bound: profess no more outwardly them thou hast inwardly in heart:
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opresse or defraud no man in bargaining: in all companies either doe good, or take good.
opresse or defraud no man in bargaining: in all companies either do good, or take good.
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19. Cleaue not by inordinate affection to any creature, but aboue all things quiet & rest thy mind in Christ, aboue all dignitie and honour, aboue all cunning and policie, aboue all glorie and honour, aboue all health and beautie, aboue all wealth and treasure, aboue all ioy and delight, aboue al fame & praise, aboue all mirth and consolation, that mans heart can feele or deuise beside Christ.
19. Cleave not by inordinate affection to any creature, but above all things quiet & rest thy mind in christ, above all dignity and honour, above all cunning and policy, above all glory and honour, above all health and beauty, above all wealth and treasure, above all joy and delight, above all fame & praise, above all mirth and consolation, that men heart can feel or devise beside christ.
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With these rules of practise, ioyne rules of meditation;
With these rules of practice, join rules of meditation;
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whereof I propound sixe vnto thee, as I finde them set downe by a learned Diuine, called Victorius Strigelius. I.
whereof I propound sixe unto thee, as I find them Set down by a learned Divine, called Victorius Strigel. I
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Wee must not fall away from God for any creature. II. Infinite eternitie is farre to be preferred before the short race of this mortall life. III.
we must not fallen away from God for any creature. II Infinite eternity is Far to be preferred before the short raze of this Mortal life. III.
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We must hold fast the promise of grace, though wee loose all temporall blessings and they also in death must needes be left. IV.
We must hold fast the promise of grace, though we lose all temporal blessings and they also in death must needs be left. IV.
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Let the loue of God in Christ, and the loue of the Church for Christ, be strong in thee,
Let the love of God in christ, and the love of the Church for christ, be strong in thee,
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and preuaile against all other affections. V.
and prevail against all other affections. V.
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It is the principall arte of a Christian, to beleeue things inuisible, to hope for things deferred, to loue God when hee shewes him to be an enemie,
It is the principal art of a Christian, to believe things invisible, to hope for things deferred, to love God when he shows him to be an enemy,
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and thus to perseuere vnto the ende. VI. It is a most effectual remedy for any griefe, to quiet our selues in a confidence of the presence and helpe of God:
and thus to persevere unto the end. VI. It is a most effectual remedy for any grief, to quiet our selves in a confidence of the presence and help of God:
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and to aske of him, and withall to waite either for some easement or deliuerance. VII. All the works of God are done in contrarie meanes. FINIS ▪
and to ask of him, and withal to wait either for Some easement or deliverance. VII. All the works of God Are done in contrary means. FINIS ▪
cc pc-acp vvi pp-f pno31, cc av pc-acp vvi av-d p-acp d n1 cc n1. np1. d dt n2 pp-f np1 vbr vdn p-acp j-jn n2. fw-la ▪
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